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Triumphs
Triumph means a great victory, success or achievement. It is often referred to as a significant win achieved after a long or difficult struggle. It also represents the joy and pride that comes from such an achievement. This past weekend, the Wisconsin Towing Association held its annual tow show. There were many towing companies there…
Read MoreMiller Industries Shows How To Tow the Gen 5 Freightliner Cascadia
Miller Industries press release: Ever wonder what it takes to properly tow the all-new Generation 5 Freightliner Cascadia? We went straight to the source — Daimler Truck’s Freightliner facility in Fort Mill, SC. Check out the video and see how it’s done! Show me the video
Read MoreAAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for Independence Day
Source: AAA With more than 72 million Americans expected to travel for Independence Day, including 61.4 million who will drive, AAA – The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program to help keep roads safe and discourage impaired driving. The free and confidential service will be available from 6 p.m. Friday, July 3,…
Read MoreArrowhead Winch Appoints Blake Chandler as Chief Executive Officer
Arrowhead Winch, a leading manufacturer of industrial winch, hoist and drive systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Chandler as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Chandler is an accomplished executive leader with 30 years of experience driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and global market expansion across industrial manufacturing and distribution organizations.…
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month
June is recognized as Men’s Health Month, and while there is a strong focus on men’s physical health – fitness, annual checkups and heart health, mental well-being is equally as important because mental health is health. Men face unique challenges in mental health care, often masking struggles due to what society expects or what the…
Read MoreTraining to Save Lives, Anatomy of a Safe Tow, Outfitting for Safety, Runaway Vehicles and Car Carrier Safety Tips and More
Safety is the focus of the Tow Times June issue. We asked tow operator training organizations how they incorporate safety into their training regimens, and our “Anatomy of a Safe Tow” article offers recommendations to increase safety at roadside scenes. We also look at safety gear options operators can use on the scene to increase…
Read MoreMiller Industries Upgrades to Exclusive DP Winch as Standard Winch Across 10-Series, 12-Series LCG, and 16-Series LCG Car Carrier Lineups
Miller Industries announces a standard winch upgrade across its Century, Vulcan, and Chevron 10-Series, 12-Series LCG™, and 16-Series LCG™, car carrier lineups. Effective immediately, all models will feature a new 12,000 lbs. worm-gear winch from DP Winch, replacing the previous 8,000 lbs. winch — a 50% increase in pulling capacity. The new winch configuration is…
Read MoreAccess Tools’ Paddle Handle Max for Ford F-150s and Expeditions
Access Tools has a new tool called the Paddle Handle Max that defeats those pesky paddle door handles on Ford F-150s and Expeditions. The Paddle Handle Max is a specialty long reach tool featuring a pre-bent shape that makes it usable in most situations without any further modification. The Store-N-Go handle holds extra tips for…
Read MoreAll American Jerr-Dan Wreckers and Carriers Announces Expanded Availability of Equipment Across Additional New Jersey Service Areas
All American Jerr-Dan Wreckers and Carriers has announced the expanded availability of its towing and recovery equipment services throughout additional communities across Middlesex and Monmouth counties in New Jersey. The company’s towing equipment offerings, including Jerr-Dan wreckers, rollback carriers, heavy-duty recovery vehicles, towing parts, and fleet support services, are now being made more accessible to…
Read MoreAAA Applauds Gov. McMaster for Signing Move Over Law
AAA – The Auto Club Group applauds South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster for signing House Bill 4249, which strengthens the state’s Move Over law. Now, motorists must slow down and move over for all disabled vehicles on the roadside with their flashers on. As South Carolina has one of the highest highway fatality crash rates in the…
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