Archive for 2019
The California Tow Truck Association Announces 2019 Industry Leaders
Celebrating its 50th year, the California Tow Truck Association announced the 2019 inductees to its Rich Chappel Industry Leaders Hall. “The following people have been selected to receive this honor due to their positive influence on the towing industry, without thought of recognition,” states a CTTA press release. “These towing professionals have spent their lives…
Read MoreTow Op Killed In A Snow-cat Accident On The Grand Mesa, Colo
Tow procession – For Ryan Wells, 30, the tow op killed in a snow-cat accident on the Grand Mesa, Colo. “He was important here, and he had a business that took care of people here, and people understood that.” Ol Red Towing >>Link to source here<<
Read MoreRacing Special, Mobile Video Systems, Tow Eye Bolts and More
The Tow Times February issue revs up with a special racing feature that focuses how the track recovery team at Charlotte Motor Speedway puts their Dynamic towing equipment to work, how fleet owners benefit from video camera systems on their trucks, the history, purpose and advantages of tow eye bolts and the recovery of an…
Read MoreShell Rotella Heavy-Duty Grease Line
Shell Rotella has introduced a line of heavy-duty greases for trucks, tractors, construction equipment and more. Shell Rotella® HD Grease is a multi-purpose grease for on and off-road vehicle applications with the versatility for industrial equipment use. It contains the latest performance additives to provide high temperature oxidation performance, corrosion resistance and extreme pressure and…
Read MorePeak Trailer Group Forms Peak Wrecker LLC
The Peak Wrecker team: (from left) Randy Olson, Curtis Sanchez and Jim Paules. Peak Trailer Group has formed Peak Wrecker LLC, which provides Miller Industries towing bodies and towing equipment fabrication, installation and service in south Texas. Formed on October 24, 2018, Peak Wrecker supports the Vulcan, Century and Holmes product lines and all makes…
Read MoreTow Truck Driver Killed In Newport News Crash
Follow up – Tow op who died Feb. 7 after hitting a tree in Newport News, Va., is Jamerson Alexander of Quickie Towing. A tow procession was held in his honor over the weekend. “We lost a great man today. RIP.” >>Link to source here<<
Read MoreIt Was a Time
Last week was just crazy. First a major snow storm (dumping sleet/ice, snow, then sleet/ice again) followed by record-breaking, below-zero temps. Businesses and schools closed. Even postal delivery service was put on hold because of dangerous weather conditions.
Read MoreNew Year Means New Laws Go into Effect
Photo Credit: Helloquence The start of a new year often brings with it new laws that are enacted – in California alone more than 1,000 new laws entered the books at the start of the year, but even in smaller states such as Tennessee new laws numbered 30, according to news reports. The laws run…
Read MoreDaimler Trucks North America Technician Skills Competition Winners
First place winners were Travis Gannon of Lonestar Truck Group in Waco, Texas, in the Vehicle Competition and Terry Podralski of W.W. Williams Midwest LLC, in Akron, Ohio, in the Engine Competition. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) hosted its inaugural Technician Skills Competition in October 2018. This unique competition gives DTNA the opportunity to challenge…
Read MoreNew Custom Tow Truck Light-Up Key Tag
Stamp Works can place an image of your tow truck on a die-cut key tag. Squeeze the key tag and the truck’s headlights shine thanks to a super-bright LED. For more information visit stampworks.net or call 800-758-2743.
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