Posts by Editorial Staff
Stupid Computer
Yesterday I went to the shop early to balance my checkbook and get a few other things done before the doors opened and employees started coming in. I was just about to make a pot of coffee when I remembered I couldn’t have any coffee because I was on a 12-hour fasting for some lab tests later…
Read MoreTowing and Roadside Market Survey Winners
Tow Times recently conducted a Towing and Roadside Market Survey in which survey participants could enter a drawing for a chance to win one of either two $500 gift cards or four $250 gift cards. The survey gift card winners are: Ben Lyle – $500 gift card winner Scott Meli – $500 gift card winner…
Read MoreTalbert Updates 60CC/55SA-LD Trailer
Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, recently updated the 60CC/55SA-LD trailer for increased flexibility to meet differing hauling regulations. This trailer showcases a new hydraulically-operated system to allow operation of the third axle only or a combination of third and fourth axles. The 60CC/55SA-LD also features an 18-inch loaded deck height…
Read MoreWATERS Group Receives International Trucks Presidential Award
WATERS International Trucks has received the International Truck Presidential Award for the third consecutive year. Introduced in 2017, the award honors the top eight percent of International Truck dealerships that achieve the highest level of performance in operating and financial standards, market representation and customer satisfaction. “WATERS now stands as one of only three dealer groups…
Read MoreInjured California Tow Operator Identified
The tow operator who was seriously injured in a crash that occurred Sunday, Feb. 23 in Riverside County, Calif., has been identified as Enrique Ramirez Sanchez, 49, of Banning. According to the California Highway Patrol, Sanchez, of Statewide Towing, was standing on the left side of his tow truck recovering a vehicle from a previous roll-over…
Read MoreDon’t Count Us Out
I read an interesting article on Justin Cruse of WreckMaster, who was recently named the 2020 Towman of the Year by American Towman. Justin is definitely striving to accomplish what his father Donnie Cruse did in 1991. Justin has a vision for the company that encompasses many aspects facing the towing and recovery industry in regard…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Struck, Injured on the Roadside
A 49-year-old tow operator was struck and seriously injured Sunday, Feb.23 at 10:38 a.m. on Highway 79 in Beaumont, Calif. According to the California Highway Patrol, the operator, who has not been identified, was at the scene of a previous crash recovering an overturned car when he was struck by a Toyota Corolla being operated at…
Read MoreWaze Can be Part of Your Roadside Safety Plan
Submitted by Jeffrey Godwin The towing industry is currently working to get Waze and others to alert motorists to the presence of tow trucks and other emergency vehicles on the side of the road. Maybe you have considered HAAS devices or other solutions. For now, there is a way to make motorists aware of your presence on…
Read MoreMuncie Power Welcomes Alan Jones
Muncie, Ind., January 27, 2020 — Muncie Power Products, Inc., a manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, has introduced its new senior executive director of engineering, Alan Jones. His responsibilities will include overseeing all engineering activities including product testing, product liability, intellectual property and new product development activities. He will also be responsible for developing…
Read MorePennsylvania Tow Operator Killed When Tow Truck Rolls Over Him During Repossession
A tow operator from Indiana County, Pa., was killed when his tow truck rolled over him during a repossession early Tuesday, Feb. 18, in McKeesport, Pa. Andrew Sester, 42, of Lucerne Mines was pronounced dead at 4:54 a.m. According to Allegheny County police, Sester, who worked for International Recovery Systems had stopped to secure the pickup under…
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