Posts by Editorial Staff
New JD35/40 Ton Rotator from Jerr-Dan®
Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, introduces its new JD35/40 Ton Rotator, designed to bridge the gap between existing heavy-duty recovery equipment by combining proven technologies with new operator-focused updates. “The introduction of the 35/40 Ton Rotator from Jerr-Dan® addresses evolving weight and performance expectations…
Read MoreNational Move Over Day
Saturday, October 18 is National Move Over Day. Held on the third Saturday of October, the day serves as a reminder for motorists to comply with their state’s Move Over laws designed to protect personnel working on the roadside, including law enforcement officers, first responders and tow truck operators. National Move Over Day also promotes…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Struck and Killed in Hit-and-Run
A tow operator was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday morning, October 7, on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles. Operator Carlos Trejo, Jr., 57, was on the right shoulder of the southbound lanes at the West Florence exit when a vehicle struck him at approximately 1:35 a.m. The driver of the vehicle…
Read MoreTow Operator Struck and Killed on Baltimore-Washington Parkway
A tow operator was struck and killed Saturday, October 4, on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Baltimore, MD. According to reports, the yet-unidentified operator was loading a vehicle onto the bed of his truck in the southbound lanes at 12:47 a.m. when he was struck by a passing car. The driver of the car remained at…
Read MoreChains, Straps and Breaking Strength, Mover Over-Slow Down Compliance, Load Securement and Safety, and More
The Tow Times October covers a range of topics including a look at chain configurations and breaking strength compared to working load limits, the differences and variations of state Move Over-Slow Down laws, and the importance of load securement for the safety of the operator and motoring public. Recognizing that October is Breast Cancer Awareness…
Read MoreI Tell People Where to Go
Communication is the heartbeat of every relationship, driving clarity, connection and collaboration. Nothing is possible without communication, it helps resolve conflict, boost teamwork, productivity, mutual understanding and builds trust. Just like a 9-1-1 dispatcher, outstanding communication skills and characteristics are essential for a towing dispatcher to expedite a response quickly and safely; no matter what…
Read MoreTow Operator Struck and Killed in South Carolina
According to a September 26, 2025, report on localaccidents.com in Beaufort County, SC, a tow operator who worked for Rahn’s Wrecker Service of Rincon, GA, was killed in what was described as a workplace accident. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on September 25, operator Floyd Crespo had completed the recovery of a semi-truck that had become…
Read MoreI Hope They Know
My husband and I own our towing company, but it’s our hard working and exceptional employees who keep our business going. We don’t always let them know that, though. We don’t always let them know how appreciated they are. I come into the office day-in and day-out doing my own work. While I know this…
Read MoreIn The Ditch® Launches Speed® Dolly Fender Set
In The Ditch® Towing Products has announced the release of the Speed® Dolly Fender Set (ITD25148) designed to protect towed vehicles from road debris, tire blowouts, and damage claims. The Speed® Dolly Fender Set is engineered to mount directly to all In The Ditch® Speed® Dolly models (past and present) and can be installed in…
Read MoreKentucky lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Tow Trucker Injury, Death
Source: FOX 56 news Kentucky lawmakers have announced plans to reintroduce a bill to help protect tow truck drivers. House Local Government Committee Chair Patrick Flannery of Olive Hill and State Representative Richard White of Morehead said they plan to reintroduce a bill like House Bill 115 from the 2025 Regular Session. House Bill 115…
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