I’m so impressed by each year’s Tow Times Shine ‘n Star winners. I know the truck owners are proud, but the manufacturers of these awesome pieces of equipment should also be proud to have their trucks in the magazine. Added to this are the artists who design […]
The Three Musketeers was an adventure novel set in France that told the tales of the three most formable members and good friends of the Musketeers of the Guard. Throughout their adventures (which reads like a modern-day soap opera) their motto was “all for one, […]
There’s excitement in the state of Wisconsin – the Milwaukee Brewers have reached October baseball. Watching their last two play-off games I realized I could never be a coach. It’s bad enough watching the game as a fan — hoping and praying for that last […]
Back in March, as I was sitting in a planning meeting for the 2018 Wisconsin Tow Show, I received a phone call from a member of the International Towing Museum informing me that I was selected to be inducted into the International Towing & Recovery […]
The definition of a password is a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something. While I’m all for security and secrecy, I often find myself saying a few choice words when I have to change passwords on certain accounts […]
I am totally challenged when it comes to driving and finding addresses. I don’t need “go east on Main Street” directions. I need “turn left on Main Street when you see the Ford dealership.” Many women I’ve talked to are the same – a bit […]
For all you tow ladies: If you haven’t talked to a tow lady friend lately, I encourage you to make the call today. This morning I received a phone call from a tow lady friend I haven’t talked to in two months. It was nice […]
I’m pretty sure most tow operators know of the star of the television show Highway thru Hell: Jamie Davis, owner of Jamie Davis Motor Truck and Auto, Inc. I’ve met him several times and I can say he is the real deal. Tow Times magazine […]
A woman called about having her tire changed. She wanted to know how long and how much. Within a half hour, I said, and I told her the fee for the service call. “That long and that much?” she said. “Forget it.” I hope she […]
I picked up the July issue of Motor Age magazine and was pleasantly surprised to see an article in the shop profile section titled “Towing the Line. Husband and wife team looking for success over the next 50+ years.” The article highlighted Topel’s Service Center, […]
