Posts by Editorial Staff
New Jersey Tow Operator Credited with Saving Life of Injured Motorist
Quick thinking and first aid training enabled a New Jersey tow operator to save the life of a motorist severely injured in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. A full account of how operator Alex Petruccio took action to stabilize a man whose leg was severed in the July 30 crash appears on New…
Read MoreTow Operator Killed by Vehicle on I-20 in Louisiana
A tow operator was killed on Friday, August 2, after being stuck by a vehicle on the shoulder of I-20 near the Ouachita/Richland Parish line in Louisiana. Operator Lloyd Moore Jr., 65, of Tallulah, La., was hit by an “unknown” vehicle as he was loading a disabled vehicle, Louisiana State Police say. Police are investigating…
Read MoreWheel-lift and Car Carrier Loading and More
The Tow Times August issue features info for proper loading and securement in “WreckMaster’s Car Carrier Basics” and “5 Wheel-lift Loading Tips” by Peter Fuerst of the International Institute of Towing and Recovery. The article “Used Truck Market Remains Strong as Economic Growth Continues” reviews the current used tow truck market including which type of…
Read MoreGeorgia Tow Operator in Critical Condition after Hit-and-Run
A news report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution states that tow operator Darrell Simpson, 26, of Marietta, Ga., is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at approximately 2 a.m. on I-285 in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Simpson had stopped to assist the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SUV that had crashed into a…
Read MorePWOF Members Participate in Preserving the Past
Fourteen drivers from 11 Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) member companies donated their time and equipment to help move 32 antique horse-drawn carriages on Wednesday, July 25. PWOF Executive Director Mike Seamon and member Bob Cortes coordinated the move with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department and additional local law enforcement. Seminole County, Florida, resident…
Read MoreCold Weather Tips, Millennials, Winches, Industry Events and More
The Tow Times January 2019 issue kicks off the New Year with tips to keep healthy while working in frigid weather, understanding and attracting millennials for today’s workforce, winch basics (ratings, gearing and use) and the annual Industry Events calendar. Our Recovery Review department features an Ohio towing company winching a 747 jumbo jet onto…
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