Posts by Editorial Staff

Advice and Counsel

In the Tow Times August issue is an article titled: “If I Had to Do It Over Again.” They did a survey on “thoughts for tow operators just starting out.” I consider the responses as words of both advice and counsel. At times, I wonder if I knew back when my husband and I first…

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Toolbox and Storage Options, Key Winch Features, Business and Equipment Tips, Beauty Contest Throwback, Tanker Recovery and More

The August issue of Tow Times features a variety of topics including types of toolbox and storage options for car carriers, key considerations when selecting a light-duty winch, business and equipment tips shared by operators to those just starting out in the industry, and a 20-year look back at winners of the 2005 Shine ‘n…

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TRAA Member Alert: Congressional Report Targets Towing Industry

The following is a press release from the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) to its members: Once again, the trucking industry has lobbied for Congressional action in the ongoing assault on the towing industry. The House Appropriations Committee recently released its FY26 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies bill, the accompanying…

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New Jerr-Dan® Spreader Bar Now Available

Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, introduces its all-new 42K Spreader Bar, an attachment engineered to enhance lifting performance, safety and operational efficiency in towing and recovery applications. The new Jerr-Dan® 42K Spreader Bar is rated at a 42,000-lb capacity when used with a 60-degree…

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AAA Received over 27 Million Calls from Stranded Drivers in 2024

Source: AAA In 2024, AAA received over 27 million emergency roadside service calls across the United States. Of those calls, the majority of vehicles required towing (roughly 13 million) or were experiencing battery issues (approximately 7 million). Combined, these two types of incidents accounted for roughly 74% of total calls and eclipsed flat tires and…

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Registration Open for TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day 2026

Registration is now open for Towing and Recovery Association of America’s (TRAA) 8th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will take place Tuesday, February 24 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026. To register, visit traaonline.com. “This premium event is the towing and recovery industry’s only national ‘hill day,’” states a TRAA press release.…

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Some Good Advice

If you gathered 100 experienced managers together from the towing industry and asked for their advice, what do you think they would tell you? Some things you might hear are: Don’t be afraid of the words “I don’t know.” If you don’t know the answer, don’t try to bluff. If you’re at fault, take the…

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That One Friend

I was talking to a tow lady friend about all of my woes and how I had such a bad day as it seemed what could go wrong, did go wrong. You know the drill — tow truck breaks down, employee calls in sick, my checkbook didn’t balance — all day-to-day stuff, but it just…

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Guardian Fleet Services and Howard’s Wrecker Service Announce Partnership

Guardian Fleet Services press release: Guardian Fleet Services, the largest provider of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation services, proudly announces a strategic merger with Howard’s Wrecker Service of Smyrna, Georgia. Howard’s has been a trusted leader in the towing and recovery industry in the Atlanta market since its founding by Billy Howard and his wife,…

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