Archive for 2019
James Robert Morris Hit While Helping A Stranded Motorist
UPDATE: James Robert Morris identified as the tow truck operator who was killed while helping a stranded motorist on Hwy 101. >> Link to source here << — Tow op down – Pickup slams into tow truck driver, killing him, as he was loading a car in Sausalito, Calif. Name and age haven’t been released.Wiler’s/Benicia…
Read MoreGary DuBose Killed By Woman Under The Influence
UPDATE: Authorities said a Galveston woman slammed into a state trooper’s vehicle and killed Gary DuBose, who was standing nearby. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. near the feeder road of Interstate 45 south near Teichman Road on Saturday. >>Link to source here<< — Motorist Crashed Into A Patrol Car, Then A Tow Truck Operator,…
Read MoreDisabled Vehicles
Towing a disabled vehicle can present many unusual and often dangerous obstacles. The more you know about a vehicle the better equipped you will be to combat any issues you may face. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health, you should know the following about a vehicle before towing it. -Check the type of…
Read MoreWe Just Can’t Do It
The towing and recovery industry is a service industry to the motoring public and unfortunately — while we want to service or help everyone who calls — we just can’t do it. This was so true when many of us were, and are, dealing with severe weather. I turned down many calls. We just couldn’t service or help them in a timely manner. I only have so many employees and equipment.
Read MoreJerr-Dan to Display Counterweighted Winch Bumper at Florida Tow Show
Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) and a single brand leader in the towing and recovery business, will exhibit a counterweight accessory for standard-duty and heavy-duty wreckers at the 2019 Florida Tow Show taking place April 11-14 in Orlando, Florida. The Jerr-Dan Counterweighted Winch Bumper is available with and without a Pre-Runner Bar. The…
Read MoreShigehiro Matsuoka Appointed President and CEO of Hino North America
Hino Trucks announced Shigehiro Matsuoka was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Hino North America effective February 1, 2019. Mr. Matsuoka succeeds Yoshinori Noguchi who will step down after a record-breaking tenure as President and CEO of North American’s premier medium and heavy duty truck manufacturer. Mr. Noguchi will remain fully engaged as an…
Read MoreEugene Eldridge Involved In Lethal Accident
Eugene Eldridge of 21 Motors, Hamptonville, NC was involved in a serious accident. First reported on Jan. 21st, Eugene was taken to the hospital. A couple of weeks later on Feb. 10th, Eugene passed away due to serious injury. >>Link to source here<<
Read MorePaul’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 Pauls Towing 2017 Car Carrier Category Sewell, New Jersey 2004 Chevrolet C4500, Century Series 10 Bed…
Read MoreEven the Route Guy
My uniform route man, or route guy, has the most upbeat attitude and sunny outlook on life of anyone I know. But this morning I could tell the nasty weather we’ve been having has affected even him. He said he’s been putting in so many hours his wife has been complaining and he’s had enough.
Read MoreDaimler Trucks North America Introduces First SAE Level 2 Automated Truck in North America
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the latest enhancements to the Freightliner new Cascadia®. Level 2 automation means the truck is capable of both lateral (steering) and longitudinal (acceleration/deceleration) control and is part of the truck technologies featured by DTNA at…
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