Posts by Editorial Staff
Kenworth Announces Sunset of the W900, T800 and C500 Models
Kenworth press release: Kenworth announced on March 19, 2025, it will end production of its 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models),T800W (wide-hood), and the C500 in 2026. The decision is due to evolving emissions regulations and component constraints as the industry moves forward with new, more efficient, and…
Read MoreTRAA Signatory on Letter Ahead of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act
Towing and Recovery Association of America press release: With the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2026, many in Washington are already lobbying hard to have their interests represented in the new version. To combat these efforts, TRAA, as a member of the Coalition Against Bigger…
Read MoreI’m Just a Tow Truck Driver
I recently heard a tow truck operator say, with some sarcasm, “What do I know? I’m just a tow truck driver.” This statement really had me boiling. No, you are not just a tow truck driver. You are a professional tow truck operator and if you don’t think that way, then you are just a…
Read MoreZip’s AW Direct Introduces SafeAll Ping for Enhanced Roadside Safety
Zip’s AW Direct has announced that the SafeAll Ping system will now come standard on all Zip’s Choice and Zip’s Custom-Built trucks moving forward. The SafeAll Ping is an advanced road warning system designed to enhance roadside awareness and reduce risks for first responders, tow operators and emergency personnel. Hard-wired to a truck switch, such…
Read MoreAll Work and No Play
There’s a proverb that towers need to heed to live a fulfilling life balance, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” It’s a reminder that life isn’t just about work, because without play, life’s grind can become unbearable. I learned this lesson the hard way. When you’re first starting a towing business,…
Read MoreKalyn Siebert Receives Lone Star Safety Award
Kalyn Siebert has been awarded the Lone Star Safety Award by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). This award honors workplace safety excellence across the state of Texas. To qualify, a company must demonstrate a proven safety program, maintain injury rates below the national average for the past three years and…
Read MoreAAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA press release: AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the St. Patrick’s Day weekend in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, March 14th to 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 18th. What is Tow to Go? Tow to Go…
Read MoreCalifornia Wildfire Recovery, Gross Weight Ratings, Fleet Turnover, Social Media Stardom and More
The Tow Times March issue contains a variety of topics of interest that include how operators from Royal Coaches Towing were instrumental in the initial, CHP-ordered removal of burned vehicles from city streets after the devastating Eaton fire in California, understanding gross vehicle weight ratings, gross combined vehicle weight ratings and chassis ratings, finding the…
Read MoreA Different Kind of Tango
Our local police department’s police dog, K-9 Tango and his handler, along with several other K-9 units from the county were at our shop to do some reinforcement training. The discipline, speed and accuracy of these police dogs are something to see in action. Police dogs can be specialized to perform in very specific areas.…
Read MoreIsuzu Announces New Production Base in South Carolina
Isuzu North America Corporation has announced that it is establishing a new production base in Greenville County, South Carolina, to expand its vehicle supply capabilities in anticipation of the electrification of commercial vehicles in North America. The company has purchased a 1,000,000 square foot facility on over 200 acres of land that it is converting…
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