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Michigan Towing Company Employee Killed in Flatbed Loading Accident
An accident has claimed the life of a Michigan towing company employee. Daniel Evans, 26, was killed after unloading a forklift at Greenville Steel Sales in Greenville, MI, Saturday morning, January 10. According to Michigan State Police, Evans and another man, both employees of J&A Towing of Belding, MI, unloaded a forklift at the facility…
Read MoreIs Being a Tow Truck Driver Hard?
This is what an AI Overview said when I Googled: “Is being a tow truck driver hard?” Yes, being a tow truck driver is hard, demanding a mix of physical endurance, mental toughness, and strong people skills to handle long hours, stressful roadside situations, dangerous traffic, harsh weather, and the emotional toll of accidents, making…
Read MoreAdvantages of Smaller Rotators, Load Cell Technology, Making Your Website Stand Out, Challenging Excavator Recovery and More
The January issue of Tow Times includes advantages of smaller rotators, load cell technology, ways to make your website stand out, and topics from tow operator discussions. In the Recovery Review department, operators take on a excavator recovery is such tight confines that accessing the scene was almost as challenging as the recovery. Find all…
Read MoreEarly Bird Registration Extended for TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day
Source: TRAA press release: “Early bird” registration has been extended for TRAA’s 8th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Many of you reached out to attend just after the early bird registration ended, but we want to start 2026 right by offering an extension of the rates so you have the opportunity to attend…
Read MoreCanadian Tow Operator Struck and Killed While Assisting Motorist
A 39-year-old tow operator was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle Saturday, December 27, in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that the operator, who was from Richmond Hill, was struck while assisting a motorist on Wellington Road 26 near Guelph. The operator was taken to a hospital with “major life-threatening…
Read MoreAAA Offers ‘Tow to Go’ During Year-End Holidays to Prevent Impaired Driving
AAA press release: AAA is once again offering its life-saving ‘Tow to Go’ program to help keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. The service will be active from 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through 6:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026, across select states. ‘Tow to Go’ provides a free, confidential ride and tow for impaired drivers and their vehicles to a…
Read MorePACCAR Parts Recognized as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation
Source: PACCAR press release: PACCAR Parts has been named a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) for the seventh consecutive year. The company also received the Elite 30 distinction, recognizing companies with the highest number of industry-wide votes. Inclusion among the Elite 30 reflects the…
Read MoreTRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day 2026
TRAA press release: Registration is now open for TRAA’s 8th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will take place on Tuesday, February 24 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This premium event is the towing and recovery industry’s only National “Hill Day”. Each year we focus on topics that align with TRAA’s…
Read MoreThe Spirit of a 10-Year-Old
Our 10-year-old grandson just received his black belt — it took him five years of hard work and discipline. We could not have been prouder as he accepted the belt from his sensei and teacher. The smiles on both of their faces were priceless as they conveyed such happiness — a moment to share in…
Read MoreLift-IQ™ Advanced Lifting Chart Now Available on the NRC CSR65
NRC Industries unveiled its Lift-IQ™ lifting chart on an NRC CSR85 during the 2024 AT Expo. Lift-IQ™ is now available on the CSR65. This cutting-edge technology brings the towing and recovery industry into a new digital era — where every lifting calculation is performed automatically, in real time, from the operator’s screen. Traditionally, operators relied…
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