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Talbert 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…
Read MoreTCR Towing & Recovery LLC
This 2019 Peterbilt with a Century 1150 rotator is from the fleet of TCR Towing & Recovery LLC in Bremen, Ga. The truck was purchased off the show floor at the 2018 Tennessee Tow Show from Crouch’s Wrecker & Equipment Sales LLC in Kingston, Tenn. Family owned and operated, TCR Towing & Recovery has three…
Read MoreRepossession Special, Self-Loader/Add-On Wheel-lifts, Repo Insurance and More
The Tow Times February issue focuses on repossession, with articles on the advantages of self-loaders and add-on wheel-lifts for repossession work, insurance requirements for performing collateral recovery and how to deal with angry customers. There’s also information on techniques for light-duty recovery, and the Recovery Review department showcases how operators dealt with a tractor-trailer hanging…
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