Posts by Editorial Staff

Tow Operators Safety Coalition of Arizona Announces Bill Passage

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The Tow Operators Safety Coalition of Arizona (TOSC-AZ) is pleased to announce the successful passage and signing of SB1366, legislation sponsored by Senator David Gowan that establishes the Public Property Towing and Impound Practices Study Committee. SB1366 is the result of months of engagement by TOSC-AZ with lawmakers, public safety officials, and industry stakeholders to…

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Flagman Wins ‘26 NSC Green Cross Award For Its ‘Move Over’ Educational Campaign

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Source: Flagman Inc. press release: Flagman Inc. is the winner of the National Safety Council’s 2026 Green Cross for Safety Award in the Safety Advocacy category. This prestigious honor recognizes those who’ve made a significant impact on safety by raising awareness and bringing about change. At its 27th annual Green Cross celebration in Indianapolis, the…

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Make That Phone Call

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My granddaughter called and after I answered the phone, she said, “Grandma, you don’t sound good.” I told her, yes, I wasn’t feeling very well. After she told me all about school, her friend’s birthday party and a whole lot more, she said, “Grandma, I’m holding the phone and sending you a hug.” Well, I…

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Observations of Social Media Influencers, Capturing Profitable Opportunities, Attracting Younger Job Applicants, Wheel Chock Options and Use, a Double Tractor-Trailer Recovery and More

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The Tow Times September issue covers a wide range of topics including views of social media influencers on posting to their followers and the industry, thoughts on revenue and profit opportunities, shifts in how young people think about work, and wheel chock choices and use. In our Recovery Review department, operators respond to an incident…

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Encyclopedia or Google

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Years ago, if you wanted an answer to a question like “what is the capital of the state of Wisconsin?”, you would have to find it in an encyclopedia — or ask a third grader. The same with how to spell and use a word correctly, such as desert or dessert, you would need to…

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GUNI Expands Brand to Include Automotive Loading Ramps

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GUNI press release: GUNI Products has announced the expansion of the GUNI brand to include elite loading ramps for car carriers, car haulers and equipment trailers. Automotive professionals already know the GUNI name for its repositioning wheels. They now have a new tool to improve the vehicle-loading process as well. “When we created GUNI Wheel,…

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Miller Industries and Commercial Fleet Financing Launch Miller Finance Solutions

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Source: Miller Industries press release: Miller Industries, Inc. and Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. (CFF), a leading nationwide provider of commercial vehicle and equipment financing, have announced the launch of Miller Finance Solutions. Built specifically for the towing and recovery industry, Miller Finance Solutions brings together Miller Industries’ market-leading equipment and dealer network with CFF’s financing…

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AAA Provides Tow to Go for Labor Day Weekend

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AAA press release: AAA is activating its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend, offering a free and confidential ride home for impaired drivers and their vehicles in select states. The service will be available from 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, helping keep impaired drivers off the…

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I Just Don’t Have the Time

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Operating a towing business is brutal to say the least. I love the commercial with the character that is filled with yellow-sticky notes of massive things to do. Does the list ever get done? Or even smaller? No! Over the years when I’ve seen the educational opportunities as well as all of the exhibits and…

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