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Donald Raymond Landoll, age 83, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. Don will lie in state on Thursday, November 5, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church…

Miller Industries press release: Miller Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, introduces the Century® M65, a 65-ton rolling rotator engineered to give operators greater reach, strength and flexibility for recoveries from the rear, side or front. Position the boom, not the truck. The M65’s rolling turret travels more than 7 feet…

The Tow Operators Safety Coalition of Arizona (TOSC-AZ) is pleased to announce the successful passage and signing of SB1366, legislation sponsored by Senator David Gowan that establishes the Public Property Towing and Impound Practices Study Committee. SB1366 is the result of months of engagement by TOSC-AZ with lawmakers, public safety officials, and industry stakeholders to…

Source: Flagman Inc. press release: Flagman Inc. is the winner of the National Safety Council’s 2026 Green Cross for Safety Award in the Safety Advocacy category. This prestigious honor recognizes those who’ve made a significant impact on safety by raising awareness and bringing about change. At its 27th annual Green Cross celebration in Indianapolis, the…

Source: TRAA press release Registration is now open for TRAA’s 9th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will take place on Tuesday, February 23 to Wednesday, February 24, 2027. This premium event is the towing and recovery industry’s only national “Hill Day”. Each year we focus on particular topics that align…

Source: Miller Industries press release: Miller Industries, Inc. and Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. (CFF), a leading nationwide provider of commercial vehicle and equipment financing, have announced the launch of Miller Finance Solutions. Built specifically for the towing and recovery industry, Miller Finance Solutions brings together Miller Industries’ market-leading equipment and dealer network with CFF’s financing…

AAA press release: AAA is activating its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend, offering a free and confidential ride home for impaired drivers and their vehicles in select states. The service will be available from 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, helping keep impaired drivers off the…

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…

Truck Parking Club press release: Truck Parking Club, the nation’s largest marketplace for instantly reservable truck and trailer parking and storage, has announced that Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto has been selected for the Board of Directors of the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA). Hutto also serves as Chair of TXTA’s Truck Parking Committee. Founded in…

Arrowhead Winch press release: Arrowhead Winch welcomes Joe Hillenburg to the team as Senior District Sales Manager. Hillenburg brings more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience to the role, along with extensive knowledge of the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic product lines. A longtime veteran of the winch, hoist and drive industry, Hillenburg most…