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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 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 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 MorePeterbilt Offers New Used Truck Warranty Options
Peterbilt Motors Company has announced a new warranty option for Red Oval Certified Pre-Owned truck customers. The new warranty option provides customers the ability to extend Peterbilt’s factory backed comprehensive pre-owned warranty to two-years/250,000 miles. This warranty is offered and administered through Peterbilt’s more than 370 dealers and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers. Peterbilt currently…
Read MoreBenny Gray Sprinkle Hit By Vehicle As He Was Working Roadside
Tow op down – Benny Gray Sprinkle, 59,was hit by vehicle as he was working roadside in North Carolina. Authorities to decide if charges will be filed. >> Link to source here <<
Read MoreNew Forms for Tennessee Vehicle Owner Verification
The following is a notice from the Tennessee Tow Truck Association: “As many of you have noticed, the state of Tennessee has new paperwork for vehicle ownership verification. The new forms give the option whether or not to put vehicles on hold through the state. Putting vehicles on hold halts the registration/titling renewal process until the towing…
Read MoreTow Truck Driver Jesse Hettmann Of Green Bay Killed Roadside
Mourning Monday – Tow truck driver Jesse Hettmann of Green Bay, Wisc., was killed roadside. “Jesse lead by example and was looked up to by everyone at Glenn’s Towing. Jesse left behind a wife, and two daughters. Glenns Towing >> Link to source here <<
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