Archive for 2019
Hino Trucks Introduces New Models and Cab Configurations
Hino has announced that it has unified its lineup of trucks, including model names, to make it easier for customers to match a Hino to their business needs. Hino says their new ‘M Series’ Class 4/5 COE’s and new ‘L Series’ Class 6/7 Conventional trucks, which combined with Hino’s recently launched ‘XL Series’ Class 7/8…
Read MoreUrgently Ranked Sixth Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500™
Global mobility and roadside assistance platform Urgently has announced it ranked sixth on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America — now in its 25th year. Urgently grew 11,624 percent during this period. Urgently’s CEO and Cofounder Chris Spanos…
Read MoreITRHFM Announces Board of Directors Election Results
At its annual general membership meeting in Chattanooga, Tenn., the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) announced its general board election results. The new board began its term November 1, 2019. Board members are: Bill Byers, Danny Horton, Jim Jennings, Bert King, Jon Kupchin, Mike Porter, Lee Roberts, Geoff Russell and John…
Read MoreCanadian Tow Operator Injured in Roadside Hit-and-Run
A tow operator in South Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, was injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday, Nov. 19. Operator Andrew Cortes, 34, had loaded a disabled school bus onto a flatbed trailer and was standing next to his truck on Innisfil Beach Road when the vehicle hit him and fled the scene. He was…
Read MoreGoFundMe Account Set Up for Family of California Tow Operator Who Died in Traffic Crash
A GoFundMe account has been set up for a tow operator who died in a traffic collision on Tuesday, Nov. 12, near Woodland, Calif. The California Highway Patrol said Casey Marston, 41, was killed when his tow truck collided with a vehicle that crossed the highway in his path. Marston was the father of two sons…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Dead After Vehicle Rolls on Him While Loading
A tow operator was killed on Friday, November 15, in Ukiah, Calif., when a pickup he was loading onto his flatbed rolled over him. The California Highway Patrol said Jesus Hernandez, 47, of Santa Rosa, was loading the disabled pickup on the shoulder of U.S. Route 101 and was found by emergency personnel. A report…
Read MoreOptronics Introduces Industry’s First Custom LED Logo Stop, Tail, Turn Lamps with GloLight Technology
Optronics International has announced that it will be displaying the industry’s first stop, tail, turn lamps with integrated graphics. The new lamps merge brand identities into the lighting design, juxtaposing a smooth GloLight lens appearance against a more traditional LED pattern. GloLight technology allows Optronics to consolidate even complex graphics into the functional operation of…
Read MoreKapnick Sponsors International Towing Museum
Kapnick Insurance Group recently donated $10,000 to sponsor the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s new welcome video. The video highlights the history of towing and recovery and the various initiatives of ITRHFM. “The museum is excited about the new welcome video in our theater and the ability to keep it updated…
Read More2020 Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
Each year, the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. The tradition started in 1986 when the towing and recovery industry realized it was time to display the roots of the profession. Industry professionals came together and selected individuals…
Read MoreA Humbling Moment
My husband and I recently attended the wedding of a close towing friend’s son. It was a joyous occasion to celebrate with the family, along with many other towing friends who I call my “towing family.” I looked at the groom and thought, “How did you grow up so fast? It seemed that just a…
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