Posts by TowTimes

Survivor Fund Launches Experienced Owners Group

The following is an edited press release from the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum: The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) Survivor Fund announced a new benefit available to those experiencing the tragedy of losing someone in the line of service. The new Experienced Owners Group (EoG)…

Read More

Jerr-Dan Debuts Their New Side Stabilization For Heavy-Duty Wrecker Units At The 2019 Florida Tow Show

Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) debuted their new Side Stabilization (SS70) for heavy-duty wrecker units at the 2019 Florida Tow Show in Orlando, Fla., along with remote control enhancements. The SS70 features 37,000 lbs. of rated structural capacity, hydraulic legs that can be controlled from the driver and passenger side control stations, a…

Read More

A Word of Caution

I’ve been reading about cannabidiol — CBD — oils being used as a natural alternative to pain medicine. According to an article in Work Truck Magazine, it’s noted that the use of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is “forbidden for a regulated driver, no matter the source.” The article stated: “The cannabis sativa plant comes in two strains,…

Read More

Talbert Names 2018 Dealer Award Winners

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for the 11th straight year. This award recognizes a Talbert dealer for outstanding performance in trailer sales, service and parts. Hale outperformed all other Talbert dealers in 2018 and was also recognized…

Read More

Hawk’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 Hawks Towing & Recovery Inc. 2012 Grand Prize Trenton, New Jersey 2011 Ford F-350, Jerr-Dan Element…

Read More

Oklahoma Seeks to Eliminate Tow Storage Charges for Crime Victims

Photo Credit: Steve Johnson Recently published stories indicate that crime victims have gained a sympathetic ear with certain regulators at local and state levels regarding payment of towing and storage fees after a stolen vehicle is found. The argument goes that crime victims shouldn’t have to pay such fees. And in Oklahoma, for instance, the…

Read More

Colin Schaefer Dies After Tragic Accident

Tow op tribute – For Colin Schaefer, 24, who died on March 29, in Pennsylvania, in a roadside accident. Tribute will be held at 5 p.m. today, Wed., at Ace Robbins, Inc in Tunkhannock, followed by a celebration of life at Triton Hose Company at 6 p.m. “His wrecker was stuck in a field, so he attached a…

Read More

Beeline Transport Inc.

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 Beeline Transport Inc. 2016 Heavy-duty category Lynchburg, Virginia 2015 Kenworth T880, NRC 50/65 CSR Whether it’s…

Read More