Posts by Editorial Staff
The Weakest Link
There’s an old proverb that says “the strength of a chain is its weakest link,” meaning that if all of the other links on the chain are strong, the strength and reliability of the chain depend on the weakest link. For example, if the chain you’re using to winch a vehicle is made of 100…
Read MoreFleetworthy and HAAS Alert Expand Partnership
Source: PRNewswire press release Fleetworthy announced an expanded partnership with HAAS Alert. Through enhanced integration with Fleetworthy, HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud® platform will now broadcast real-time digital alerts to nearby motorists when a commercial truck equipped with Fleetworthy Safety+ is stopped in an unsafe location. In addition, Drivewyze Free, which is being rebranded as Fleetworthy…
Read MoreKentucky Tow Operator Struck and Killed
Tow operator David Fischer, 71, of Owensboro, Kentucky, was struck and killed March 11, 2026, while assisting a disabled box truck on Interstate 165. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said a passing semitrailer sideswiped the disabled truck and Fischer’s truck, then left the scene and was later found approximately 30 miles away. Authorities said Fischer…
Read MoreTRAA Education Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
TRAA press release: The TRAA Education Foundation, Inc.® is proud to provide annual scholarship aid to students furthering their education through its Scholarship Fund. Since 1990, the TRAA Education Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist them in completing their postsecondary education. Scholarships are…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for St. Patrick’s Day to Help Prevent Impaired Driving
AAA urges partygoers to plan ahead this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club is activating its Tow to Go program to offer a safe alternative for those who find themselves without a sober ride. The service will be available from 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, across select states…
Read MoreCar Carrier Maintenance, Strap Damage and Degradation, Tow Truck or Car Carrier, Industry Consolidation and More
The Tow Times March issue is loaded with car carrier info that includes maintenance, conditions that can damage and degrade bridles and straps for vehicle attachment and securement, and choosing between a conventional tow truck and a car carrier. We also explore how state and regional towing business markets across the country are being reshaped…
Read MoreLife Is Not Always About Towing
While we are an industry of serving the motoring public 24/7/365, that doesn’t mean we don’t have other interests, hobbies or passions outside of work. I believe to keep one’s sanity, we need to have an outside interest or hobby. I was reminded of this from a tower who is a ham radio enthusiast and…
Read MoreTruck Parking Club Partners with Shell Rotella to Offer Drivers Up to $100 in Truck Parking
Truck Parking Club and Shell Rotella have announced the “Night on Us” promotion. Drivers who get a qualifying Shell Rotella T5 or T6 Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic oil change at a participating service location can receive up to $100 in Truck Parking Club Cash. Drivers can get their Shell Rotella oil change at a…
Read MoreMiller Industries Updates Century 9055XL Heavy-Duty 50-Ton Wrecker
Miller Industries press release: Miller Industries, the world’s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, is proud to announce the release of the updated Century® 9055XL, a 50?ton heavy?duty wrecker featuring targeted design enhancements focused on increased strength, smoother operation, and improved serviceability. The Century 9055XL has long been a trusted solution for demanding heavy-duty…
Read MoreThis is Your Deal
I don’t have much say when my husband purchases a tow truck, except I do advise pretty emphatically to look at the need versus the want when getting down to specifics. To me, they are working trucks and don’t need anything fancy, but I also understand that I’m clueless as to what is needed, and…
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