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New Jerr-Dan® Spreader Bar Now Available
Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, introduces its all-new 42K Spreader Bar, an attachment engineered to enhance lifting performance, safety and operational efficiency in towing and recovery applications. The new Jerr-Dan® 42K Spreader Bar is rated at a 42,000-lb capacity when used with a 60-degree…
Read MoreAAA Received over 27 Million Calls from Stranded Drivers in 2024
Source: AAA In 2024, AAA received over 27 million emergency roadside service calls across the United States. Of those calls, the majority of vehicles required towing (roughly 13 million) or were experiencing battery issues (approximately 7 million). Combined, these two types of incidents accounted for roughly 74% of total calls and eclipsed flat tires and…
Read MoreRegistration Open for TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day 2026
Registration is now open for Towing and Recovery Association of America’s (TRAA) 8th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will take place Tuesday, February 24 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026. To register, visit traaonline.com. “This premium event is the towing and recovery industry’s only national ‘hill day,’” states a TRAA press release.…
Read MoreSome Good Advice
If you gathered 100 experienced managers together from the towing industry and asked for their advice, what do you think they would tell you? Some things you might hear are: Don’t be afraid of the words “I don’t know.” If you don’t know the answer, don’t try to bluff. If you’re at fault, take the…
Read MoreThat 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…
Read MoreGuardian 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,…
Read MoreCVSA’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.…
Read MoreTexas 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…
Read MoreAir 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,…
Read MoreAgero 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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