Posts by Editorial Staff
Special Museum Edition Truck Raises $155,000 for the Towing Museum
Source: International Towing Museum press release: The annual Towing Museum Meet ‘n Greet and annual auction took place on Saturday, September 28, featuring an incredible donation from Hino Trucks and Miller Industries — a Hino L6 Series truck with a Century 12 Series LCG™ bed. While bids were placed from attendees all over the country,…
Read MoreNew Hold-A-Rotor from Steck Manufacturing
Source: Steck Manufacturing press release Steck Manufacturing has introduced the new Hold-a-Rotor Tool Kit (STC71000). The Hold-a-Rotor is designed to secure automotive and light truck disc brake rotors in place during repairs. Because these professional-grade plugs are design to fit the most common 12- millimeter (green) and 14-millimeter (red) wheel mounting studs, the Hold-a Rotor…
Read MoreTexas Heavy-Duty Intermediate Towing and Recovery Training
A two-day, heavy-duty intermediate towing and recovery training course by the Texas Towing & Storage Association will be held October 12-13, 2024, at the Tarrant County Fire Training Center (4801 Marine Creek Parkway) in Fort Worth, TX. The hands-on training focuses on heavy-duty towability and recovery methods with multiple casualty scenarios. Sponsored by Miller Industries,…
Read MoreTow Times 2024 Fleet Survey
It’s time to add your input for the Tow Times 2024 Fleet Survey. Scan the barcode to take the short survey, or click https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024FleetSurvey Look for the results in a future issue of Tow Times magazine.
Read MoreKentucky Tow Operator Struck and Killed by Commercial Truck on I-64
A Kentucky tow operator was struck and killed Wednesday, September 25, on I-64 in Bath County. Operator Troy Caldwell, 54, of Morehead, KY, was loading a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck near mile marker 124 when a westbound commercial truck hit him. State police received a call about the incident at 5:17 p.m.…
Read MoreWalking in Someone Else’s Shoes
I’m getting a bit tired of watching TV and listening to the radio and their ads for what’s coming in November. I’m sure you know what I mean. Several towers I have talked to said they’ve stopped watching TV all together. While not watching TV or listening to the radio seems like a good idea,…
Read MoreAAA – The Auto Club Group Ranks #1 by J.D. Power for “Digital Insurance Shopping Experience”
AAA – The Auto Club Group press release AAA – The Auto Club Group (ACG) announced it has been ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for the digital shopping experience, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to ACG’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional digital experiences…
Read MoreRandy Meyer Racing Team SDMO Press Conference at the Tennessee Tow Show
Source: TRAA press release The Randy Meyer Racing Team will hold a press conference to promote Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) laws on Friday, September 27th at 2 p.m. in the Chattanooga Convention Center exhibit hall during the Tennessee Tow Show. The press conference, led by champion drag racer Megan Meyer, will be held at…
Read MoreTRAA Education Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Fund Recipient Announcement
Towing and Recovery Association of America (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…
Read MoreElite Towing and Tim’s Towing Partner to Acquire Walt’s Wrecker Service
Elite Towing of South Carolina has announced its partnership with Tim’s Towing of Savannah, Georgia, in the strategic acquisition of Walt’s Wrecker Service LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, further strengthening their ability to serve large commercial customers and law enforcement agencies with towing, recovery and transportation requirements across the Southeastern United States. “The 80-year history of…
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