Posts by Editorial Staff
Expanded Recovery Review, Museum Weekend Review, the Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling Ceremony, Social Media Sensation, Safely Entering and Exiting a Tow Truck Cab and More
The Tow Times November issue features a variety of topics beginning with an expanded Recovery Review department with four, two-page recoveries of tangled tractor-trailers, a 140,000-lb. rock crusher, an overturned tractor-trailer in a tunnel and a loaded concrete mixer. There’s also a review of the Museum Weekend event and the Wall of the Fallen Name…
Read MoreRocky Mountain High
There’s a song written and sung by John Denver titled, “Rocky Mount High.” Back in 1972 when the song was released, it was banned by some radio stations as many people thought it meant getting high on drugs, but in reality, it meant getting high on life. Denver found that the beauty, sights and sounds…
Read MoreUpdated: Tow Operator Struck and Killed in Paterson, NJ
A tow operator was struck and killed Sunday, Nov. 3 on Route 19 in Paterson, NJ. A news report stated that the operator, 64-year-old Manuel Perez of Paterson, had pulled over on the southbound lanes at approximately 11:00 a.m. to load a disabled vehicle onto his truck when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle.…
Read MoreAMSOIL Releases SEVERE GEAR® 75W-85 100% Synthetic Extreme-Pressure Gear Lube
AMSOIL press release: AMSOIL has added a new viscosity to the AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Gear Lube family. New AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® 75W-85 Extreme-Pressure Gear Lube is engineered for maximum performance in severe-duty applications that face towing, hauling, steep-hill driving, plowing, racing and more. These hard-working applications often face rapid acceleration, frequent stop-and-go operation and…
Read MoreSDMO National Awareness Campaign Kick-Off
TRAA press release: Last month, Randy Meyer Racing kicked-off their Slow Down Move Over national awareness campaign at the Tennessee Tow Show by displaying the all new TRAA and INA Towing Network branded dragster. The racing debut of the TRAA and INA Towing Network branded dragster is scheduled for the 2025 NHRA GatorNationals in Gainesville,…
Read More17th Annual Tow Trucks for Tots Parade — November 10, 2024, Joliet, IL
Tow Trucks for Tots press release: Tow Trucks for Tots is a nonprofit 501C that collects toys for children at Christmas time. It is made up of mostly family-owned towing companies, their employees, and the towing community throughout the U.S. Tow Trucks for Tots has three main goals: To bring a much-needed toy to a…
Read MoreTow Operator Struck and Killed in Arkansas
A tow operator was struck and killed in the Desha County community of Mitchellville, Arkansas, Thursday, October 24. A news report stated that James Jones, 30, of Dumas was assisting a stranded motorist on the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 65 at approximately 8 p.m. when an approaching vehicle failed to move over to the…
Read MoreOct. 19, 2024 — National Move Over Day
The month of October is National Slow Down-Move Over Month and Saturday, October 19 is National Move Over Day. Move Over laws, designed to protect first responders, towing operators, emergency roadside workers and disabled motorists on the roadside are active in all 50 states. Towing operators, associations and AAA chapters are reminding motorists to heed…
Read MoreAutura and Traxero Join Forces
Autura press release: Autura, a leading provider of government towing management software and a portfolio company of Nexa Equity, and Traxero, a leader in private towing solutions backed by Radian Capital, announced today the merger of the two platforms. This combination advances the shared vision for a fully integrated towing software platform that optimizes every…
Read MoreCar Carrier Chassis Choices, Car Carrier Deck Options, Towing for Auctions, Auction Towing Software, Stabilizing a Tow Truck for Recovery and More
The Tow Times October issue leans heavily into car carrier options and vehicle auctions. Feature articles include chassis brands and models to choose from, points to consider when choosing the best carrier deck for your needs, how towing for auctions can provide opportunities to enter another line of business and diversify revenue and how auto…
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