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That One Friend

I was talking to a tow lady friend about all of my woes and how I had such a bad day as it seemed what could go wrong, did go wrong. You know the drill — tow truck breaks down, employee calls in sick, my checkbook didn’t balance — all day-to-day stuff, but it just…

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Guardian Fleet Services and Howard’s Wrecker Service Announce Partnership

Guardian Fleet Services press release: Guardian Fleet Services, the largest provider of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation services, proudly announces a strategic merger with Howard’s Wrecker Service of Smyrna, Georgia. Howard’s has been a trusted leader in the towing and recovery industry in the Atlanta market since its founding by Billy Howard and his wife,…

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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 24-30

Source: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, educate drivers and motor carriers about the importance of brake safety, and provide brake inspection and violation data to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for this year’s Brake Safety Week, scheduled for Aug. 24-30.…

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Texas Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Expressway

A tow operator died after being struck while loading a disabled vehicle Tuesday, July 8, on Interstate 2 in Harlingen, Texas. Officials say operator David Zapata, 46, was on the shoulder at approximately 5 p.m. securing a vehicle to a flatbed tow truck when a Dodge Ram driven by Cristobal Stephan Garzez, 28, failed to…

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Air Cushion Recovery, Fixed Boom Recovery, Detachable Units, Landing Bag Tips, Specialty Gear from the Fire/Rescue Industry and More

The Tow Times July issue covers a wide variety of topics including Facebook feedback from operators on using fixed boom trucks for recovery, boosting profits with detachable towing units, tips for using landing bags and steps for damage-free operation, and go-to recovery tools and equipment adapted from the fire/rescue industry. In our Recovery Review department,…

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Agero Kicks Off 5th Annual Summer Hustle Program

Source: Agero press release Agero has announced the launch of its Summer Hustle ‘25 program. Celebrating its fifth year, the program recognizes the tireless efforts of towing and roadside professionals nationwide. Their hard work and dedication are vital in helping Agero deliver first-class support for more than 120 client programs during the highest-volume months of…

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New Jersey Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-287

A tow operator was struck and killed on July 2 as he assisted a disabled passenger vehicle on I-287 in Harding Township, NJ. According to the state police, the operator, Daniel “DJ” Ortiz, 24, from Hopatcong was on the right shoulder of the roadway between 12 and 1 p.m. when a Jeep SUV drove onto…

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TowMate Announces Key Product Enhancements in Celebration of 40th Anniversary

TowMate press release: As TowMate celebrates its 40th year as a leading innovator in wireless tow lights and emergency lighting solutions, the company has announced a series of product enhancements aimed at increasing durability, reliability, and user satisfaction. In direct response to customer feedback and internal testing, TowMate has implemented notable upgrades across several core…

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