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TRAA Education Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
TRAA press release: The TRAA Education Foundation, Inc.® is proud to provide annual scholarship aid to students furthering their education through its Scholarship Fund. Since 1990, the TRAA Education Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist them in completing their postsecondary education. Scholarships are…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for St. Patrick’s Day to Help Prevent Impaired Driving
AAA urges partygoers to plan ahead this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club is activating its Tow to Go program to offer a safe alternative for those who find themselves without a sober ride. The service will be available from 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, across select states…
Read MoreCar Carrier Maintenance, Strap Damage and Degradation, Tow Truck or Car Carrier, Industry Consolidation and More
The Tow Times March issue is loaded with car carrier info that includes maintenance, conditions that can damage and degrade bridles and straps for vehicle attachment and securement, and choosing between a conventional tow truck and a car carrier. We also explore how state and regional towing business markets across the country are being reshaped…
Read MoreLife Is Not Always About Towing
While we are an industry of serving the motoring public 24/7/365, that doesn’t mean we don’t have other interests, hobbies or passions outside of work. I believe to keep one’s sanity, we need to have an outside interest or hobby. I was reminded of this from a tower who is a ham radio enthusiast and…
Read MoreTruck Parking Club Partners with Shell Rotella to Offer Drivers Up to $100 in Truck Parking
Truck Parking Club and Shell Rotella have announced the “Night on Us” promotion. Drivers who get a qualifying Shell Rotella T5 or T6 Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic oil change at a participating service location can receive up to $100 in Truck Parking Club Cash. Drivers can get their Shell Rotella oil change at a…
Read MoreMiller Industries Updates Century 9055XL Heavy-Duty 50-Ton Wrecker
Miller Industries press release: Miller Industries, the world’s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, is proud to announce the release of the updated Century® 9055XL, a 50?ton heavy?duty wrecker featuring targeted design enhancements focused on increased strength, smoother operation, and improved serviceability. The Century 9055XL has long been a trusted solution for demanding heavy-duty…
Read MoreThis is Your Deal
I don’t have much say when my husband purchases a tow truck, except I do advise pretty emphatically to look at the need versus the want when getting down to specifics. To me, they are working trucks and don’t need anything fancy, but I also understand that I’m clueless as to what is needed, and…
Read MoreGSTA Announces Passing of Jeff Wittkop
Garden State Towing Association press release: It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jeff Wittkop, one of the founding members of the Garden State Towing Association. Jeff served GSTA as advisor to the president and was a dedicated associate member for many years. His commitment to advancing the towing and recovery…
Read MoreNRC Industries Launches NRC Marketplace Web Platform
Source: NRC press release NRC Industries has announced the official launch of a brand-new web platform dedicated to new and used towing and recovery equipment. Now accessible on the NRC website, this new section brings together carrier, wrecker and QuickSwap™ units available for sale across North America. Designed to meet the real-world needs of operators,…
Read MoreMarketing Transport Trailers, Insurer’s Perspectives, Getting the Best Insurance, Rotation Compliance and More
The Tow Times February issue addresses industry insurance topics including perspectives from industry insurer’s, how to build an efficient and cost-effective policy, and how captive insurance can be a strategic asset. We also cover how to market transport trailers, and how to be compliant when towing for law enforcement. In our Recovery Review department, operators…
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