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Oshkosh Corporation Named One of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor
Oshkosh Corporation has been presented a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2019. The Employees’ Choice Awards program, now in its 11th year, relies solely on the input of employees who elect to provide feedback on their jobs, work environments and companies via Glassdoor. This is the second consecutive year that…
Read MoreLucy
This is my dog Lucy. She’s a five-year-old Bichon that rides in my tow truck with me. She even has her name on her side of the truck. She has her own little booster seat and people love to wave at her. She’s four pounds of daily entertainment. She loves greeting customers and drivers bring…
Read MoreGrand Champion in Tennessee
The Grand Champion winner of the 2018 Tennessee Tow Show beauty contest was Gresham & Son Transport Inc. of Smithville, Mo. This year, beauty contest winners took home cash prizes, the grand prize netting $1,000.
Read MoreNavistar Announces New Communications Structure to Support Truck Lineup
Due to the growth of Navistar’s product line, including the recent addition of the International CV, Navistar Corporate Communications has restructured its team to provide an enhanced product focus. After a successful tenure directing Navistar external communications, Lyndi McMillan will take a new role within the team as Director, Business Communications. In this position, McMillan…
Read MoreTRAA Launching New Certification Program January 1, 2019
The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc.® (TRAA) announces the upcoming launch of the all-new Towing & Recovery Support Certification Program™ (TRSCP™) on January 1, 2019. “The certification program is designed for professionals that aid in incident clearance but are not themselves towing operators,” states a TRAA press release. “Dispatchers, office managers and administrative…
Read MoreHit And Run Takes Life Of Tow Op John “Johnny” Stewart Of GT Tow Service
Tow op down – Hit and run takes life of tow op John “Johnny” Stewart of GT Tow Service of Smithville, MO. He was helping a stranded motorist and was hit as he secured the vehicle. BOLO for black sedan with front-end damage. GT towing >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreMidwest Wrecker Customer Appreciation Event
From left: Jonathan Wright (Midwest Wrecker owner), Mattie Klein, grand prize winner Brian Webster and Bob Stelzer, Midwest Wrecker sales manager. On October 13, 2018, Midwest Wrecker hosted a customer appreciation event with free food, drinks and raffle give-aways throughout the day. Give-away items included products from DewEze, B/A Products Co., Chrome Shop Mafia and JEGS. Brian Webster…
Read MoreDimitrios “Jim” Paliatsas Suffers A Medical Emergency And Dies While Towing A Vehicle
Tow op down – New Jersey tow company owner Dimitrios “Jim” Paliatsas, 71, of Jim’s Mobile Garage, suffers a medical emergency and dies while towing a vehicle. “He suffered a medical event that rendered him unconscious just before the crash.” Jim’s Mobile Garage >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreButch
Here’s Butch, a 12-year-old Heeler/Border Collie mix. He’s been running calls with me since we rescued him about 11 years ago. Butch loves to go — especially at night. And he really loves running around the tow yard while I drop off cars. Paul Warner Auto Collision Towing Greeley Colo. Editor’s note: Auto Collision Towing…
Read MoreAthens Towing & Recovery
Athens Towing & Recovery is celebrating 20 years in business this year, and this is the newest addition to our fleet: a 2018 Ford F-550 Extended Cab 4×4 twin-line Jerr-Dan MPL outfitted with all the equipment necessary to fulfill the needs of our customers. Athens Towing & Recovery is known for its work in serving…
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