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Pennsylvania Tow Operator Struck and Killed
A Pennsylvania tow operator was struck and killed Wednesday, August 16, on the Parkway West in Pittsburgh. The crash occurred just before midnight, reports said. Pennsylvania State Police said operator Husam Shuibat, 53, who worked Advantage Towing in Carnegie, had just secured a vehicle on his flatbed with his lights activated, and was getting back…
Read MoreFlagman Safety Receives Peter K. O’Rourke Award
Flagman™, which educates the driving public on how to safely navigate roadside emergencies, has been presented with a Peter K. O’Rourke Award. Peter K. O’Rourke awards recognize notable achievements in highway safety by individuals, coalitions, organizations, nonprofit groups, businesses, media, government agencies, universities or programs. “On April 22nd, 2020, my brother Corey Iodice was working in…
Read MoreAPTO Training Boot Camp August 17-19
Source: Association of Professional Towers — Ohio press release The Association of Professional Towers — Ohio (APTO) is conducting its Tow Training Boot Camp August 17-19 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Middleburg Heights, OH. There will be multiple training sessions at this single location. Training Schedule: Thursday, August 17 Day 1 of ERSCA Heavy-Duty…
Read MoreDaimler Truck North America Opens Redistribution Center to Expand Parts Distribution Network
Daimler Truck North America press release: On August 10, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) celebrated the grand opening of its new Redistribution Center (RDC) in Whitestown, Indiana. Spanning over 605,000 square feet, this build-to-suit facility will replenish DTNA’s ten Parts Distribution Centers (PDC) across the U.S. and Canada with efficient and timely truck parts availability.…
Read MoreThe Lesson of a Winding Road
When I was young and learning to memorize the names of the states in the U.S., Florida, Idaho, Tennessee, California and Texas were easy to recognize because of their shapes. The same went for my home state of Wisconsin, as the peninsula of Door County sticks out like the thumb of a hand. My oldest…
Read MoreRotator Training, Financing and Rigging, Heavy-Duty Rigging Accessories and More
The Tow Times August issue focuses on rotators. Articles include a look at rotator training classes, financial considerations when purchasing a rotator, pro rigging tips and heavy-duty rigging accessories. This issue also addresses proper load management, ratings and limits for car carriers, and in the Recovery Review department, operators use ramping and strap placement to…
Read MoreNHTSA’s Speed Prevention Campaign
Source: NHTSA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has partnered with advocates and experts from across the country to launch its “Speeding Wrecks Lives” speeding prevention campaign. The launch comes as new data show that while there has been three quarters of a slight dip in overall roadway deaths, speeding fatalities reached a 14-year high…
Read MoreNew York Man is Convicted of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide in Crash that Killed Tow Operator
On Friday, July 21, a jury in a Saratoga County Court convicted a Moreau, NY, man of aggravated vehicular homicide among other charges in the 2022 death of a tow operator on the Northway. Justin P. Rodriguez, 42, was at the wheel of a vehicle that struck and killed operator Alex Bleikhardt on Sept. 15,…
Read MoreOhio Tow Truck Driver Killed in Florida Traffic Crash
News reports and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) state that a 24-year-old Cleveland, OH, man driving a tow truck was killed Monday, July 24, on the Poinciana Parkway in Kissimmee. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the operator was hauling a Mercedes-Benz when his northbound truck struck a water tanker truck driving from the median of a…
Read MoreBeacon Funding and Transit Pros Announce Partnership
Source: Beacon Funding press release: Equipment financing company Beacon Funding and Transit Pros, a towing, roadside and transportation company, have announced a strategic brand partnership. By combining their expertise, resources, and innovative approaches, the two companies aim to empower towers to expand their transportation capabilities. This strategic collaboration will provide businesses with the tools they…
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