Archive for 2019

Tow Truck Art & Beyond

Award Winning Trucks Artwork and graphics created for tow trucks can be stunning, imaginative and incredibly detailed. In this issue we profile Freddy Sicoli, an artist who has an eye for painting award-winning trucks in the Shine ’Star beauty contest brought to you by Tow Times and powered by Ford Trucks. Freddy Sicoli, a self-taught,…

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Hino Trucks Launches New Accessories Website

Hino Trucks line of popular chrome accessories, HinoStyle, now has its own website. The new dedicated site, www.hinostyle.com, features an interactive experience that allows customers to quickly navigate and view the accessories needed to add a custom look to their truck and makes locating and ordering these parts easy. For a limited time, when you…

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Survivor Fund Launches Experienced Owners Group

The following is an edited press release from the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum: The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) Survivor Fund announced a new benefit available to those experiencing the tragedy of losing someone in the line of service. The new Experienced Owners Group (EoG)…

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Jerr-Dan Debuts Their New Side Stabilization For Heavy-Duty Wrecker Units At The 2019 Florida Tow Show

Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) debuted their new Side Stabilization (SS70) for heavy-duty wrecker units at the 2019 Florida Tow Show in Orlando, Fla., along with remote control enhancements. The SS70 features 37,000 lbs. of rated structural capacity, hydraulic legs that can be controlled from the driver and passenger side control stations, a…

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A Word of Caution

I’ve been reading about cannabidiol — CBD — oils being used as a natural alternative to pain medicine. According to an article in Work Truck Magazine, it’s noted that the use of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is “forbidden for a regulated driver, no matter the source.” The article stated: “The cannabis sativa plant comes in two strains,…

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Landoll 800-E with Power Paver Ramp

Landoll Corporation now offers the 800-E series detachable trailer line for optimal versatility. The 800E series brings the NGL features to the detachable line, and includes the new HOSS hydraulic operating system and high visibility lighting. A variety of frame lengths are available with two- or three-axle configurations. With the addition of a flip axle…

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Talbert Names 2018 Dealer Award Winners

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for the 11th straight year. This award recognizes a Talbert dealer for outstanding performance in trailer sales, service and parts. Hale outperformed all other Talbert dealers in 2018 and was also recognized…

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Hawk’s Custom Work

Winning Features And Accessories Tow Times Shine ’n Star winning tow trucks can range from totally tricked out to near stock in appearance. Here’s a look at some of the features and accessories on past winners’ trucks. April 2018 Hawks Towing & Recovery Inc. 2012 Grand Prize Trenton, New Jersey 2011 Ford F-350, Jerr-Dan Element…

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