Posts by Editorial Staff

Tow Operator Struck and Killed in South Carolina

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According to a September 26, 2025, report on localaccidents.com in Beaufort County, SC, a tow operator who worked for Rahn’s Wrecker Service of Rincon, GA, was killed in what was described as a workplace accident. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on September 25, operator Floyd Crespo had completed the recovery of a semi-truck that had become…

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I Hope They Know

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My husband and I own our towing company, but it’s our hard working and exceptional employees who keep our business going. We don’t always let them know that, though. We don’t always let them know how appreciated they are. I come into the office day-in and day-out doing my own work. While I know this…

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In The Ditch® Launches Speed® Dolly Fender Set 

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In The Ditch® Towing Products has announced the release of the Speed® Dolly Fender Set (ITD25148) designed to protect towed vehicles from road debris, tire blowouts, and damage claims. The Speed® Dolly Fender Set is engineered to mount directly to all In The Ditch® Speed® Dolly models (past and present) and can be installed in…

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Abandoned Vehicles, A Primer on Dollies, What Makes Good Employees, Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling, Propane Truck Recovery and More

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The Tow Times September includes topics that include how some company owners have found ways around the issue of abandoned, junk or unclaimed vehicles, basic information on tow dollies, character traits that companies look for when evaluating potential employees for hire, and the 17th annual Wall of the Fallen name unveiling ceremony to be held…

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Striker Tow Light from SafeAll

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Source: SafeAll press release: The Striker from SafeAll is a premium wireless LED tow light engineered specifically for towing professionals operating on public streets and highways. The Striker delivers reliability, brightness, and versatility to help ensure safe, compliant transport in any conditions. Designed to outperform traditional tow lights, the Striker features dual-functionality with stop, turn,…

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Austin Hinds Motors Opens Second Location in Hammond, LA

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Source: Austin Hinds Motors press release Austin Hinds Motors has announced the grand opening of its second location in Hammond, LA, near Baton Rouge. Headquartered in Arab, AL, Austin Hinds Motors distributes Miller Industries brands including Century, Vulcan, Chevron and Holmes. The expansion strengthens Austin Hinds Motors’ ability to serve towing and recovery professionals across…

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Pennsylvania: Freeman Bill Would Allow Blue Safety Lights on Roadside Assistance Vehicles

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Source: Rep. Robert L. Freeman press release Sept. 5, Harrisburg, PA — In order to increase the visibility of roadside assistance vehicles, state Rep. Robert Freeman has introduced legislation that would expand state law to allow more vehicles to use blue safety lights. Currently in Pennsylvania, state law only allows vehicles identified as “tow trucks”…

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Belief is All You Need

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This story is adapted from Some Folks Feel the Rain, Others Just Get Wet by James W. Moore. I think it has a great message for those in the towing industry where you often here the phrase: we’re pulling for you. A man was lost while driving through the country. As he tried to read…

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