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International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum press release: The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has announced it will induct nine new members into its Hall of Fame this fall. The inductees, including one posthumous honoree, hail from the United States, France and Australia. The 2024 honorees are, in alphabetical order: •…

The 2024 Survivor Fund Golf Classic was held Thursday, April 18, at the Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Fla. The day offered plenty of sunshine and clear skies as approximately 140 golfers participated in the event which included team photos, a driving range, lunch and a putting contest. At the end of play were happy…

TRAA press release: Following a successful Hill Day where TRAA members conducted meetings with over 100 Members of Congress and their staff, TRAA has continued to lead Congressional efforts to oppose FMCSA’s baseless suggestion that the FTC include “predatory towing fees” as part of the rulemaking on Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices. During our meetings,…

Source: Vehicle Management Solutions LLC press release Vehicle Management Solutions LLC (“VMS”), a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC, (“Mill Point”) announced the acquisition of Grant Street Companies, LLC (the “Company” or “Grant Street”), a provider of police and private property impound (“PPI”) vehicle storage management and a subsidiary of Summit Vehicle Solutions. The…

TRAA press release: Again this year, a bipartisan Senate resolution introduced by Senators Braun and Blumenthal to recognize April 15-19, 2024,as National Work Zone Awareness Week (S.Res.613) has been agreed in the Senate. The goal of the resolution is to raise awareness and educate motorist on how to safely move through and operate in work…

Chattanooga Lookouts press release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts are proud to announce a new alternate identity for the 2024 season. The new alternate identity was chosen to recognize Chattanooga as the birthplace of the wrecker and to honor the past, present, and future of the towing industry. For six games the team will play…

TRAA press release: TRAA’s 6th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day was another huge success with over 24 states from across the country represented. Together members made real progress towards garnering support for (a) our position that towing does not belong in the FTC’s “Junk Fee” rule, (b) support for the House National Move…

Garden State Towing Association press release: The Garden State Towing Association (GSTA) established this scholarship fund in honor of our long time executive director, Mary Leigh Barbusin. These scholarships are meant to assist GSTA member children who wish to pursue a college education or technical degree at an accredited technical/vocational school or two-year or four-year…

AAA press release: AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, March 15th to 6 a.m. Monday, March 18th. How does it work? When someone calls Tow to Go,…

The DeKalb County (Georgia) Fire Rescue Department named Ronnie Mayer, owner of R Mayer Towing of Atlanta, its Citizen of the Year. Mayer, a longtime volunteer and supporter of local community events was quoted: “It took my breath away when I was told I was being honored.” Mayer was honored on March 2 at the…