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In The Ditch® Launches Speed® Dolly Fender Set
In The Ditch® Towing Products has announced the release of the Speed® Dolly Fender Set (ITD25148) designed to protect towed vehicles from road debris, tire blowouts, and damage claims. The Speed® Dolly Fender Set is engineered to mount directly to all In The Ditch® Speed® Dolly models (past and present) and can be installed in…
Read MoreKentucky lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Tow Trucker Injury, Death
Source: FOX 56 news Kentucky lawmakers have announced plans to reintroduce a bill to help protect tow truck drivers. House Local Government Committee Chair Patrick Flannery of Olive Hill and State Representative Richard White of Morehead said they plan to reintroduce a bill like House Bill 115 from the 2025 Regular Session. House Bill 115…
Read MoreAbandoned Vehicles, A Primer on Dollies, What Makes Good Employees, Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling, Propane Truck Recovery and More
The Tow Times September includes topics that include how some company owners have found ways around the issue of abandoned, junk or unclaimed vehicles, basic information on tow dollies, character traits that companies look for when evaluating potential employees for hire, and the 17th annual Wall of the Fallen name unveiling ceremony to be held…
Read MoreStriker Tow Light from SafeAll
Source: SafeAll press release: The Striker from SafeAll is a premium wireless LED tow light engineered specifically for towing professionals operating on public streets and highways. The Striker delivers reliability, brightness, and versatility to help ensure safe, compliant transport in any conditions. Designed to outperform traditional tow lights, the Striker features dual-functionality with stop, turn,…
Read MoreAustin Hinds Motors Opens Second Location in Hammond, LA
Source: Austin Hinds Motors press release Austin Hinds Motors has announced the grand opening of its second location in Hammond, LA, near Baton Rouge. Headquartered in Arab, AL, Austin Hinds Motors distributes Miller Industries brands including Century, Vulcan, Chevron and Holmes. The expansion strengthens Austin Hinds Motors’ ability to serve towing and recovery professionals across…
Read MorePennsylvania: Freeman Bill Would Allow Blue Safety Lights on Roadside Assistance Vehicles
Source: Rep. Robert L. Freeman press release Sept. 5, Harrisburg, PA — In order to increase the visibility of roadside assistance vehicles, state Rep. Robert Freeman has introduced legislation that would expand state law to allow more vehicles to use blue safety lights. Currently in Pennsylvania, state law only allows vehicles identified as “tow trucks”…
Read MoreBelief is All You Need
This story is adapted from Some Folks Feel the Rain, Others Just Get Wet by James W. Moore. I think it has a great message for those in the towing industry where you often here the phrase: we’re pulling for you. A man was lost while driving through the country. As he tried to read…
Read MoreAAA Offers ‘Tow to Go’ During Labor Day Weekend to Prevent Impaired Driving
AAA press release: To ensure safer roads during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend, AAA is activating its “Tow to Go” program across select states. The service will operate from 6:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025, through 6:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, providing free, confidential rides for impaired drivers and their vehicles…
Read MoreAdvice 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…
Read MoreGarry Leach Elected President of the Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta, Canada
The Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta, Canada, has elected Garry Leach as its president. Leach is a longtime veteran of the Canadian towing industry, starting a one-truck towing operation in Winnipeg that grew to a fleet of dozens of units. In addition to operating his towing business, Leach served as director and later president…
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