Industry News

Hino Trucks, in collaboration with Miller Industries, is proud to announce the donation of a Hino L6 Series truck with a Century 12 Series LCGTM body to the International Towing Museum. This generous donation will be auctioned off on the evening of September 27, 2024, with all proceeds directed towards supporting the museum’s future expansion…

Supplier of fleet vehicle safety solutions Safe Fleet continues to expand its Commercial Vehicle division’s Safety-As-A-Service (SAAS) network, with a facility in Houston, TX. This new location will service work trucks and the construction, agriculture, refuse and recycling vehicles. This service location will specialize in using premium solutions from its family of tarping, video, and…

Source: Association of Professional Towers – Ohio (APTO) press release On Wednesday July 24th, Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 94, legislation that included several changes to Ohio police towing statutes.  It will take effect October 21, 2024. The bill makes several important updates, including: Expands the law enforcement entities that may order the towing…

TRAA July 23, 2024, press release: Last month, traffic incident management (TIM) stakeholders from across the country convened in DC for FHWA’s 4th Senior Executive Transportation and Public Safety Summit focusing on The Future of Traffic Incident Management (TIM). William Johnson, TRAA President, Joanne Blyton, TRAA Past President, Chad Yarbrough, TRAA 4th VP, Linda Unruh,…

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, NJ, as its top dealer for 2023. Hale has remained Talbert’s top dealer for 16 consecutive years. The company has also been named the dealer with the most parts sales in 2023. “Hale continues to exceed…

Agero press release: Agero has announced the launch of its Summer Hustle ‘24 program, “The Performance Series.” Now in its fourth year, Summer Hustle celebrates the dedication and hard work of service providers from across the country. Their efforts play a crucial role in helping Agero deliver high-quality, reliable tow and road services for its…

On July 11, the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) reported that William E. Johnson had resigned from his position as TRAA president for personal reasons. “While this is difficult, we sincerely wish him well in all his endeavors and greatly appreciate his many contributions to TRAA over the years,” stated a TRAA press…

PWOF press release: Attention Florida Towing Industry The Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) was instrumental in passing HB179 during this year’s legislative session. As of July 1, Florida towing operators can now charge a Lien Release Fee not to exceed $250.This is in addition to all other towing and storage charges when a vehicle or…

As AAA prepares to rescue nearly 800,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during the week of Independence Day, it will also provide a free service to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states (see below), offering a safe ride…

Source: AAA press release AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records nationwide. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. AAA expects to rescue nearly 800,000 stranded motorists during the nine-day holiday period, from Saturday, June 29 to Sunday, July 7th. The…