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AAA Activates Tow to Go to Prevent Impaired Driving During Independence Day Weekend
AAA press release: As AAA gears up to assist nearly 700,000 stranded drivers during Independence Day week, The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program in select states. This free and confidential service provides impaired drivers—and their vehicles — with a safe ride, helping to make the roads safer in Florida and…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreGuardian Fleet Services Announces Casey Burrows as National Training Director
Guardian Fleet Services press release: Guardian Fleet Services is proud to announce the addition of Casey Burrows to its Support Team as the full-time National Training Director, marking a groundbreaking step for its growing operations and commitment to safety standards in the towing and recovery industry. Casey was born into a family-owned garage in Kentucky…
Read MoreTowMate 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…
Read MoreWe Can’t Do It
The Wisconsin Towing Association’s Education Committee has been working hard to bring training and educational seminar opportunities to its members. Back in March, I sat in a planning meeting for the Wisconsin Towing Association’s annual tow show and the topic of possibly having a heavy-duty workshop before this year’s tow show came up. One of…
Read MoreWisconsin Motor Carriers Association Announces Leadership Transition
In a recent announcement by the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA), Dan Johnson has been named the next president of the association. Johnson served as vice-president for 11 years. He began his official duties on June 2. Johnson will succeed Neal Kedzie as WMCA president. In a press release, WMCA chairman David F. Batterman stated:?”I…
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 MoreCollins Manufacturing Corp. Announces the G7X Hi-Speed® Dolly for Extreme Towing
Source: Collins Manufacturing Corp. press release Collins Manufacturing Corp. has introduced the new G7X Hi-Speed® Dolly. Engineered to meet the demands of extreme conditions, this innovative dolly sets a new standard for durability, capacity, and performance in heavy-duty towing applications. Originally designed for Canada’s harsh off-road winters, the G7X Hi-Speed® Dolly is built to tackle…
Read MoreQuality Time
My husband’s father worked two jobs and often said he thought he was a better grandparent than a dad. I totally disagreed with him. My husband worked for his parents since he was 12, stocking shelves with oil, sweeping the floors, and helping out at the shop wherever needed. Spending time with his dad and…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Truck Association Names New Executive Director
The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) has named Robert Craddock as its new executive director. According to a press release from the CTTA, the California Tow Truck Association Foundation and the Emergency Road Service Coalition (ERSCA), Craddock has logged over four decades in the towing sector as a standard, medium and heavy-duty towing and recovery…
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