Posts by Editorial Staff
Spec’ing a Tow Truck for Repossession Work, Slide-In and Underbody Wheel-lifts, Crimes Committed Against Tow Operators and More
The Tow Times May issue features repossession topics that include suggested items to build a tow truck that’s repo-ready, and units that can transform a pickup into repossession truck. We also look at criminal activities that target tow operations — from theft, assaults, skipping out on tow bills and more. In our Recovery Review department,…
Read MoreMiller Industries Introduces the VLA Carrier for Low-Clearance Vehicles and Equipment Loading
Miller Industries has announced the VLA (Very Low Angle) carrier available from Century, Vulcan, and Chevron, engineered to simplify loading and transport of low-clearance vehicles and job-site equipment. The VLA’s twin-motor rack-and-pinion bed travel system allows the deck to roll nearly flat to the ground, delivering smooth, controlled loading with minimal approach height. The new…
Read MoreCentennial Equipment Sales is Authorized NRC Distributor in Colorado
Centennial Equipment Sales is Colorado’s authorized NRC towing and recovery equipment distributor, offering a full range of new and used equipment — from light-duty units to heavy-duty wreckers. With a fully stocked parts department and expert installation and repair services, they provide complete support for your towing needs. Centennial Equipment Sales is located at 1247…
Read MoreAgero Completes Acquisition of Roadside Assistance Provider Urgently
Agero has officially completed its acquisition of Urgently, bringing together two leading roadside and mobility platforms to create a more connected, data-driven ecosystem. The combined company now supports more than 150 million vehicles and 14 million annual service events across the U.S., using that scale to improve dispatch, arrival accuracy, and transparency for insurers, OEMs,…
Read MoreLandoll Towing Museum Donation, Tools for Efficient Operation, Custom Tow Truck Builds, Vintage Towing Equipment, Winch Applications, Online Reputation Management and More
The Tow Times April issue spotlights Landoll Corporation’s donation of a special, one-of-a-kind lowboy trailer for the 2026 International Towing Museum Fundraising Auction, along with basic items that can make a tow operator’s job easier and more efficient, thoughts on custom tow truck builds, a look back at the long history of car carriers, winches…
Read MoreTruck Parking Club Surpasses 5,000 Locations
Source: Truck Parking Club Truck Parking Club has announced its network of reservable truck parking has surpassed 5,000 locations nationwide, reaching a critical scale as the U.S. continues to face a truck parking shortage that federal data links to hundreds of fatal crashes each year. The company’s marketplace now offers more than 80,000 reservable truck…
Read MoreSurvivor Fund Golf Classic Closest to the Pin Winner
The Closest to the Pin competition sponsored by Miller Industries was back at this year’s Survivor Fund Golf Classic held on April 9, 2026, at Walt Disney World’s Palm Golf Course. This year’s winner was Scott Frerking of Transit Pros in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was also on the winning team of the Classic. The Closest to the…
Read MoreI Like What I Do – Really!
Most days, I really do like being a boss or “boss lady” of my towing company. The title boss lady is generally intended as a compliment signifying respect and recognition of a woman’s strength and confidence — someone who is in control, gets things done, is competent, and professional in her role. Merriam-Webster’s definition of…
Read MoreFleetworthy and HAAS Alert Expand Partnership
PRNewswire press release: Fleetworthy has announced an expanded partnership with HAAS Alert digital alerting for roadway safety. Through enhanced integration with Fleetworthy, HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud® platform will now broadcast real-time digital alerts to nearby motorists when a commercial truck equipped with Fleetworthy Safety+ is stopped in an unsafe location. In addition, Drivewyze Free, which…
Read MoreInternational Towing Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class, Marking 40th Year of Honors
The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) is honored to announce the nine inductees for its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, marking the 40th class to be recognized. Representing five U.S. states and Mexico, the inductees will be honored during a special ceremony on Saturday, October 17, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.…
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