Archive for 2019
Attaching Winch Lines to Tow Eye Bolts
When attaching the winch line directly to the tow eye bolt, position the bolt so it is parallel to the ground and insert the winch line with the hook tip facing up. Watch the bolt during the loading process as the twist or angle of the winch line could cause the bolt to unscrew. On…
Read MoreCollins Hi-Speed® Dolly Tire
The world’s first 4.80 Load Range D (LRD) tires from Collins Manufacturing Corp. increases towing capacity on Collins Hi-Speed® dollies without adding bulk or weight. Towers get added capability because Collins’ DOT-approved aluminum dolly wheels exceed others in load capacity. Where other dollies max out at 3,040 lbs. on 4.80 ‘C’ tires, Collins carries 3,968…
Read MoreAdam Taulbee And His Passenger Laura Almanza Crash Into A Semi Trailer That Was Crossing FM-1541
Tow op down – Adam Taulbee, 28, of Austin, Texas, crashed into a semi trailer, causing the cab to detach, killing him and passenger Laura Almanza of Lubbock. http://ow.ly/hp3e30o0qIO >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreWhat’s on Your Mind?
A friend of mine dropped off a book written by John-Roger and Peter McWilliams titled:You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought. At first I was taken aback about why she would give me this book as I consider myself (most of the time) to be a pretty positive person.
Read MoreSUV Vaulted Over Tow Truck In Fatal Crash Near Brandon
Whoa – A Grand Cherokee drove onto the back of a flatbed tow truck before vaulting over the cab and rolling, killing motorist.Tow op was not hurt. “The tow truck that was trying to pull another car out of the median.” http://ow.ly/lLs830nXyLr >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreLight-Duty Towing, Hollywood Work, Podcasts, Women in Towing and More
The Tow Times March issue focuses on light-duty towing with the 2019 Light-Duty Survey and the feature article “How to Make More Money in Light-Duty Towing.” You’ll also find information about promoting your business through social media platforms, how women are making inroads into towing, a look (and listen) to the new Tow Business Podcast,…
Read MoreSome States Focus on Move Over Violators
Photo Credit: Charlie Deets Several towing-related bills have popped up in legislatures across the country, and at least three proposals are connected to Move Over laws from New Hampshire to West Virginia. Towing operators increasingly are critical of Move Over laws and enforcement, stating: they don’t do enough to protect tow truck drivers or operators…
Read MoreHere I Come to Save the Day
My grandson is into superheroes, which reminded me of a post I wrote a while back.Growing up, I use to watch Mighty Mouse, a superhero mouse character who would say,“Here I come to save the day!”While tow truck operators don’t wear capes or have super powers, I think they should be admired for great and brave acts performed every day they come to work.
Read MoreSpeed® Spacer for Towing Flat Tires
“It has always been a challenge to pick up and dolly cars and trucks with flat tires,” states an In the Ditch press release. “Simple and easy to move when they are aired up, tires become unruly and just plain difficult to manage when flat.” The In The Ditch® Speed® Spacer is designed to make…
Read MoreInternational Truck Celebrates First Customer Delivery of the International® CV™ Series
On February 28, International Truck celebrated the first customer delivery of the International® CV™ Series to Team Fishel, a provider of utility engineering, construction and network installation services. Hosted at a new Rush Enterprises-owned Custom Vehicle Solutions facility in Denton, Texas, the event brought executives from Navistar, Inc., Rush Truck Centers, Team Fishel and Godwin…
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