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New Sales Rep for Elizabeth Truck Center
Elizabeth Truck Center has announced the addition of Manny Chavez to the Elizabeth Truck Center tow sales team. Chavez, who will be the Northern New Jersey sales representative, was a sales representative for Nussbaum Wreckers and Carriers from 2005 until earlier this year. Prior to that he delivered tow trucks and worked in the tow…
Read MoreArizona Congressman Introduces Resolution to Support States’ Move Over Laws
On October 16, 2018 Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution supporting state “move over” laws, “While recognizing the risks to all individuals engaged in roadside duty, this resolution especially highlights the underreported dangers faced by the towing industry and expresses support for a ‘National Move Over Law Day,’ ideally to be held the third…
Read MoreWrecker Driver Killed in Crash
Tow op down – In Kansas, Jacob Palmer, 32, was driving a 2014 Western Star Wrecker when it rolled into a ditch along southbound lanes, killing him. Not sure what company he’s affiliated with. >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreSoundOff Signal® Expands Sales Force with New Rep Group
SoundOff Signal, which offers LED vehicle lighting, controls systems and electronic warning solutions for the law enforcement, amber and government markets, announced on October 2 the addition of Team One Network. As a Rep group for SoundOff Signal, Team One Network services an eight-state territory covering Virginia, West Virginia, DC, New York City and Long…
Read MoreDriver Dead After Tow Truck Crashes Into Ravine On Turner Turnpike
Tow op down – Tow truck carrying a semi-truck crashed into a ravine off the side of the road in Oklahoma, killing the driver. No word on tow op’s name or company. Stay posted. >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreJerr-Dan Offers New Products Warranty Program for Entire Line
Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) announced on October 5 that it is now offering a one year (full) and five year (structural) warranty on its entire product line of carriers, wreckers and rotators. The product warranty will be offered on new products purchased beginning October 1, 2018. The new warranty program covers areas…
Read MoreZacklift’s Celebrates 36th Anniversary
Zacklift has announced that the company is heading into its 36th anniversary and is now under new ownership. “Matthew Freeborn acquired the company in April of this year and comes with 25-plus years in engineering and hands-on manufacturing business ownership experience,” states a Zacklift release. “He has big ideas for Zacklift and will focus on…
Read MoreSuspect Opens Fire At Storage Yard, Killing Tow Op And Injuring Company Owner
Tow op down – In Philadelphia police say a suspect walked up to a storage yard occupied by area tow truck companies and started opening fire, killing a tow op and injuring the company owner. >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreFreightliner Trucks Delivers 50,000th New Cascadia
From left to right: Freightliner Trucks District Manager Kirk Gavaghan hands over the keys to the first new Cascadia to President of Catawba Rental Company Danny Abernathy and President of Cargo Transporters Dennis Dellinger at their headquarters in Claremont, NC. Catawba Rental Company and Cargo Transporters are sister companies. On Aug. 22, 2018, Freightliner Trucks marked…
Read MoreAndrea Corso is new Head of Communications at Daimler Trucks North America
Andrea Corso has been appointed as Head of Communications at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) effective August 20, 2018. Her responsibilities include DTNA’s internal and external corporate communications as well as product communications for the Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit engines and components, and Thomas Built Buses brands as well as other brands in the U.S.…
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