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Attaching Winch Lines to Tow Eye Bolts
When attaching the winch line directly to the tow eye bolt, position the bolt so it is parallel to the ground and insert the winch line with the hook tip facing up. Watch the bolt during the loading process as the twist or angle of the winch line could cause the bolt to unscrew. On…
Read MoreAdam Taulbee And His Passenger Laura Almanza Crash Into A Semi Trailer That Was Crossing FM-1541
Tow op down – Adam Taulbee, 28, of Austin, Texas, crashed into a semi trailer, causing the cab to detach, killing him and passenger Laura Almanza of Lubbock. http://ow.ly/hp3e30o0qIO >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreSUV Vaulted Over Tow Truck In Fatal Crash Near Brandon
Whoa – A Grand Cherokee drove onto the back of a flatbed tow truck before vaulting over the cab and rolling, killing motorist.Tow op was not hurt. “The tow truck that was trying to pull another car out of the median.” http://ow.ly/lLs830nXyLr >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreSome States Focus on Move Over Violators
Photo Credit: Charlie Deets Several towing-related bills have popped up in legislatures across the country, and at least three proposals are connected to Move Over laws from New Hampshire to West Virginia. Towing operators increasingly are critical of Move Over laws and enforcement, stating: they don’t do enough to protect tow truck drivers or operators…
Read MoreInternational Truck Celebrates First Customer Delivery of the International® CV™ Series
On February 28, International Truck celebrated the first customer delivery of the International® CV™ Series to Team Fishel, a provider of utility engineering, construction and network installation services. Hosted at a new Rush Enterprises-owned Custom Vehicle Solutions facility in Denton, Texas, the event brought executives from Navistar, Inc., Rush Truck Centers, Team Fishel and Godwin…
Read MoreJames 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 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…
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