Archive for 2019
Tow Operators Killed in Maryland and Canada Identified
The tow operators who were hit and killed on the roadside in two separate incidents have been identified by authorities. David Reinerio Pineda Alvarez, 63, of Washington, D.C. was died Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Temple Hills, Md. He was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. State police say the vehicle suspected of hitting…
Read MoreGolight Unveils New Stryker ST and Golight GT LED Work Lamps
Golight, Inc. has announced the launch of new, more powerful versions of both its Stryker ST and Golight GT remote-controlled LED work lamps. Now featuring a beam strength of 544,000 candela, each lamp is 33 percent more powerful than before and 55 percent more intense than any competing product on the market, says Golight. Both…
Read More2019 Shine ‘n Star Contest Winners and More
The Tow Times November issue features the winning trucks from all categories of the 2019 Shine ‘n Star Contest. The first place winners of each category will also be featured in upcoming issues of Tow Times magazine. The Shine ‘n Star Contest is sponsored by Tow Times and powered by Ford Trucks. This special issue also…
Read MoreFamily Tradition
This Century 1075 on a 2018 Kenworth T880 belongs to Fastlane Towing Inc., Collinsville, Ill. The stand-out feature of this truck is its dazzling paint job by Ryan “Ryno” Templeton of BlastedbyRyno custom painting service, Anaheim, Calif. Templeton is the acclaimed custom painter/airbrush artist who painted the trucks from the CMT television show “Trick My Truck.”…
Read MoreITRHFM Survivor Fund Benefits Increased
At its annual general meeting, the board of directors of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM), announced an increase in the death benefit available to families when industry tragedy occurs. In recent months the Survivor Fund has enjoyed generous giving from many of its partners around the industry. Having applied…
Read MoreAngela Roper-Barnett Appointed to Quick Clearance Advisory Group
The Arizona Professional Towing and Recovery Association has announced that its Executive Director Angela Roper-Barnett has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) advisory group addressing safe quick clearance business cases. This advisory group will bring together subject matter…
Read MoreMan Who Caused Ohio Towing Operator to Lose Part of Leg Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges
The Cuyahoga County Ohio’s prosecutor’s office has stated that the man who caused a March 18 crash that resulted in Ohio tow operator Ron Urbansky, 53, to lose part of his leg has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Roy Hollingsworth, 35, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault, two counts of driving while under the influence and drug…
Read MoreCanadian Tow Operator Killed While Winching Vehicle on the Roadside
A tow operator from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, was struck and killed by a vehicle at approximately 8 a.m., Thursday morning, Nov. 7, as he winched a vehicle from a ditch on Highway 12. The 56-year-old victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was hit by a vehicle skidding out of control. News reports say…
Read MoreMaryland Tow Operator Killed in Roadside Hit and Run
A 63-year-old tow truck operator was killed Wednesday night, November 6, in a hit and run crash in Temple Hills, Md. Reports say the operator was loading a disabled car on the road shoulder near southbound Branch Avenue and Coventry way and was struck as he walked to his tow truck. He was pronounced dead…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Promotes Heath Fassnacht to Director of Sales
Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) and single brand leader in the towing and recovery business, has promoted Heath Fassnacht to Director of Sales. He had been District Sales Manager for the southern region. Fassnacht started his career in 1996 with Atlanta Wrecker and Carrier Sales, now known as Atlanta Wrecker Sales. Following a…
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