Posts by Editorial Staff
Lowering Insurance Costs, Storage Solutions, Improving CVA Scores, Recovering Boats and Trailers and More
The Tow Times August issue is brimming with information-filled topics that include how towing companies can keep insurance costs at a financially reasonable level, an operator’s approach to tool and equipment storage on trucks and the benefits of organization, steps towing companies can take to improve their Compliance, Safety and Accountability score, and recovering and…
Read MoreParticipating in Community Events
Like most towing companies, my business participates in many community events: Neighborhood National Night Out, Touch a Truck, parades, etc. We are often asked to donate a raffle item or be a sponsor to groups like the Little League. While we can’t give monetary donations like big corporations can, we always try to help out…
Read MoreArrowhead Winch Welcomes Joe Hillenburg as Senior District Sales Manager
Arrowhead Winch press release: Arrowhead Winch welcomes Joe Hillenburg to the team as Senior District Sales Manager. Hillenburg brings more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience to the role, along with extensive knowledge of the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic product lines. A longtime veteran of the winch, hoist and drive industry, Hillenburg most…
Read MoreFlagman Named National Safety Council Green Cross for Safety Semi-Finalist
Flagman Inc. press release: Flagman Inc., the non-profit organization focused on saving lives of emergency responders by educating the public about the nation’s Slow Down, Move Over laws, is a semi-finalist in the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety competition. This is the second time in three years the Honolulu-based organization has been…
Read MoreOklahoma Employers Receive More Drug Testing Authority Under Bill Effective November 1
Oklahoma House Bill (HB) 3127 revises the state’s medical marijuana employment protections for the state’s employers. It includes a mandatory zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard for safety-sensitive positions and gives employers more authority to act on positive marijuana tests. According to a summary of the bill on BillTrack50: This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law regarding medical marijuana,…
Read MoreAuto Data Direct Launches CarLocate in Texas
Auto Data Direct press release: Auto Data Direct, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, announced the release of CarLocate in Texas and plans for systematically launching it in other states. CarLocate modernizes vehicle recovery, eliminating the need for towing and storage facilities to rely on outdated newspaper publication as the primary notification channel. “When a vehicle…
Read MoreBleacher Butt and Lessons
I remember sitting on the bleachers watching the many sports my two kids were involved in. I called myself having “bleacher butt” from all of the time I spent sitting on them. This past weekend I watched my grandson play in a baseball tournament. Sitting on the bleachers reminded me, again, of having bleacher butt…
Read MorePACCAR Updates MX-11 and MX-13 Engine Software to Enhance Customer Operations
Kenworth press release: PACCAR Inc. has announced that Kenworth Truck Company and Peterbilt Motors Company will implement updated software for vehicles equipped with PACCAR MX-11 and PACCAR MX-13 engines, reflecting revised U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) guidance on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducements. Trucks manufactured after July 20, 2026 will have the software installed at…
Read MoreIsuzu Launches National Veterans Apprenticeship Program
Isuzu press release: As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is launching a program rooted in two enduring American values: service and opportunity. ICTA is officially launching the Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP), a nationwide initiative designed to connect transitioning Service Members and military Veterans with rewarding…
Read MoreAgero Launches Sixth Annual ‘Summer Hustle’ Program to Honor Top-Performing Roadside Assistance Providers
Source: Agero press release Agero, the motor club offering user-friendly software solutions and resources for roadside assistance service providers, announced the launch of its Summer Hustle ‘26 program. Now in its sixth year, the program spotlights towing and roadside professionals whose dedication, performance, and commitment to service help keep drivers safe and supported during the…
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