Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture has announced the addition of a new downsped overdrive model to its broad range of Eaton and Cummins SmartAdvantage Powertrains. The 1,550/1,850 lb.-ft. torque rating is compatible with rear axle ratings down to 2.47:1, enabling engine cruise speeds […]
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (FUSO) has announced the promotion of Gene Hedbany to manager, Field Services. In his new position, Hedbany will divide his time between FUSO headquarters in Logan Township, New Jersey, and traveling in the field with the company’s Field Service […]
The International Towing Museum has announced the results of the 2017 Board of Directors election. The election process for the nine board positions ran from September 1, 2017, through September 14, 2017. The winners of the election are: Patrick Nahoum, Shane A. Coleman, John Weaver, Lee Roberts, Bert King, James Jennings, John […]
I attended the 11th annual Wall of the Fallen Official Name Unveiling Ceremony this past Saturday at the International Towing and Recovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tenn. It was a ceremony to remember and honor 26 tow operators who lost their lives while working on the […]
My niece just turned six and was excited to show me a new shirt that was a birthday present from her mom. Emblazoned on the front was a big “W.” She explained it was for the superhero Wonder Woman – the comic book hero from […]
Bulldog Towing Products announces the addition of the Bulldog Towing Implement to their product line. It features a one-piece design makes it the lightest cycle transporter made and its small enough to fit under the passenger seat of most trucks. The Bulldog Towing Implement locks […]
Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) recently delivered a customized 50/60 Ton JFB Rotator specifically designed and built for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR). Jerr-Dan officially handed the rotator key to the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team in July 2017 and it became the newest addition […]
The Tennessee Tow Show kicks off with seminars on Thursday, September 14 and the show opens Friday through Saturday at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga. One of the largest regional shows, the event will feature approximately 90 exhibitors offering towing and recovery equipment, products […]
I’m sure most of us have had a feeling of hopelessness — a time when we were brought to our knees, not knowing if we will ever be able to get up again. Wondering why – why me, why now — just why? Sometimes there […]
The new Kenworth T880 Brochure is now available with the latest information on the company’s popular, flagship vocational truck. Since the T880 debuted four years ago, Kenworth has added a number of configurations. The new T880S set-forward front axle for ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications […]
