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TRAA: Addressing Line of Service Deaths
This information is from a Jan. 14, 2020, Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: At two weeks into 2020, the official count of line of service deaths for U.S. towing operators was already at four, with some unofficial counts being higher. Losing a tow operator impacts not only their families but the…
Read MoreMove Over Advocate Speaks at AAA Event
On Thursday, Jan. 23, Move Over law advocate Linda Unruh spoke about the importance of first responder safety at the AAA headquarters in Tampa, Fla. Unruh’s son Bobby, 37, died in February 2017 when he was struck by a tractor-trailer traveling 82 miles per hour. Bobby was on the scene to assist another tow operator…
Read MoreDewEze Releases Hydraulic Solutions for 2020 Work Trucks
DewEze Hydraulics has announced general clutch pump kit availability for the newly released 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and Ford Super Duty and medium-duty work trucks. Each DewEze kit mounts on the Chevy 6.6L or Ford 7.3L engine offering live hydraulics while in motion. This combination provides auxiliary power needs for commercial vehicles such as tow trucks,…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Launches Jerr-Dan University
Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) and a single brand leader in the towing and recovery business, has introduced Jerr-Dan University, an industry-first product training program. Participants can view live demos of various course offerings, register for online training and create a training dashboard to get started. Courses are presented using visual, interactive and text-driven…
Read MoreAAA Launches Campaign to Protect Tow Operators, First Responders
AAA Press Release: AAA is urging drivers to Slow Down and Move Over, to protect the lives of tow operators and first responders. Special events were held on January 23 in Tampa, Fla., to spread awareness of the Move Over Law – read more here. The towing industry is 15 times deadlier than all other private industries combined. According…
Read MoreTractor-Trailer Crashes into Parked Tow Truck on Canada Highway
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, a tractor-trailer crashed into the rear of a tow truck that was stopped to load a disabled vehicle on the side of Highway 2 near Penhold, Alberta, Canada, News reports state the operator of the tow truck was standing outside of the vehicle at the time of the crash. The semi combination…
Read MoreYou Said …
I should know by now how to use the right words when asking or answering a question or some people might misunderstand what was communicated. For example, a customer wanted to know the price for a certain service, and she was quoted $225 plus tax. When the tow operator got to the scene, the customer handed…
Read MoreB2C Initiative from Ranger SST
The new B2C Initiative from Ranger SST is designed to assist towing and recovery associations increase membership, add a funding source and increase revenue/margins for members. “Ranger has recently launched a new initiative to create a direct marketing channel to residents in your state,” a Ranger SST press release states. “Stranded motorists call a toll-free…
Read MorePeterbilt and Dana Announce Collaboration on Electric Truck Powertrain Development
Peterbilt Motors Company and Dana have announced their collaboration on electric powertrain development for Peterbilt Model 220EV battery electric vehicles. Peterbilt will integrate Dana’s Spicer® Electrified™ e-propulsion system into its 220EV chassis. The truck will also be equipped with two battery packs and an on-board charger. The 220EV features a range between 100 and 200…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Style?
I was reading the article “Car Carrier Accessories” in the latest issue of Tow Times magazine and the word “accessories” caught my attention because, as you know, women like to add accessories to show their fashion style. Accessories for a fashion statement are, for the most part, used as a decorative item to supplement one’s outfit. Jewelry…
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