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Source: TRAA press release The Randy Meyer Racing Team will hold a press conference to promote Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) laws on Friday, September 27th at 2 p.m. in the Chattanooga Convention Center exhibit hall during the Tennessee Tow Show. The press conference, led by champion drag racer Megan Meyer, will be held at…

Towing and Recovery Association of America (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…

Elite Towing of South Carolina has announced its partnership with Tim’s Towing of Savannah, Georgia, in the strategic acquisition of Walt’s Wrecker Service LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, further strengthening their ability to serve large commercial customers and law enforcement agencies with towing, recovery and transportation requirements across the Southeastern United States. “The 80-year history of…

Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: TRAA has been hard at work defending the towing industry against the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed “Junk Fee” Rule. Last week, as a direct result of TRAA’s efforts, a bi-partisan letter was sent from Congress to the FTC urging the agency to leave the towing industry out of…

Landoll Company LLC recently awarded Zip’s/AW Direct of New Hampton IA, their Dealer of Excellence and Top Aftermarket Service Center awards.

The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) has announced it is partnering with KITO CROSBY and becoming a Crosby Training Alliance member. “This combination of ERSCA and Crosby brings together two industry leaders to combine their ability, resources and capabilities in a joint effort to deliver exceptional training opportunities for the towing industry,” states…

AAA press release: As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in select states (see below), offering a safe…

The Garden State Towing Association (GSTA) has announced the first two recipients of its Mary Leigh Barbusin Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was established in honor of the GSTA’s longtime executive director Mary Leigh Barbusin. The scholarships assist GSTA members’ children who wish to pursue a college education or technical degree at an accredited technical/vocational…

Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: Registration is now open for TRAA’s 7th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will take place on Tuesday, February 25 to Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The move to late February will give us a much less busy Capitol Hill and more time with members of…

A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the return of a tow truck stolen from Elizabeth Truck Center of Elizabeth, NJ. The truck, a 2024 Ford F-450 extended cab with a Vulcan 810 body, was stolen on July 9. It has been painted black and has been seen driving in several New…