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California Tow Operator Fatally Shot by Customer During Tow
A tow operator was shot and killed by a man requesting a tow on Monday, October 7, in Riverside, Calif. According to news reports, Jesse Martinez, 27, who worked for Liberty Towing, was dispatched to a call by the owner of a truck, 32-year-old Javier Martinez, to have it towed. As Jesse Martinez loaded the…
Read MoreThe Tow Times 2019 Photo Parade and More
The Tow Times October features the 2019 Photo Parade — a selection of entries in this year’s Shine ‘n Star tow truck beauty contest powered by Ford Trucks. Joining this stunning array of top-notch tow trucks is the Tow Times 2019 Fleet Analysis Survey that offers a look at the mix in current tow truck…
Read MoreWho Are You?
If you were asked, “Who are you?”, what would your answer be? A dispatcher, tow operator, business owner or mechanic? Or does your identity go deeper? Think about the many roles you have in life. For me, I’m a wife, mom, sister, aunt, daughter, cousin — and that’s just some of the roles I have in…
Read MoreWoman Convicted in Dragging Death of Tow Operator to Receive Early Prison Release
The woman convicted in the dragging death of Colorado tow operator Alan Lew Rose in 2011 will receive an early release from prison. Detra Farries of Colorado Springs was convicted of vehicular homicide and other charges in Rose’s death and sentenced to 20 years in prison. As Rose was attempting to tow her SUV, Farries…
Read MoreTomTom Telematics is Officially Renamed Webfleet Solutions
October 1, 2019, the company previously known as TomTom Telematics is operating under the new name Webfleet Solutions. Webfleet Solutions will continue to provide the same products and services TomTom Telematics was known for, including WEBFLEET, NEXTFLEET, LINK devices and the range of PRO Driver Terminals. While no longer a business unit of the TomTom…
Read MoreMiller Industries Unveils 100-Ton Rolling Rotator
On October 1, Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. unveiled their first 100-ton rolling rotator — the Century® M100. The unveiling took place in Chattanooga, Tenn., with over 1,000 members of the towing and recovery industry in attendance. Miller Industries hosted the large-scale event which featured live demonstrations of their rotator billed as the highest capacity…
Read MoreTennessee Tow Show Beauty Contest Will Feature Cash Prizes
Enter your tow truck in the Tennessee Tow Show Beauty Contest and you could take home not just a win — but cash. Grand prize, first- and second-place winners in each contest category will win cash prizes, courtesy of Ford Trucks. The entrance fee is $60 per truck, and your truck will be parked inside…
Read MoreNavistar to Build Manufacturing Facility in San Antonio, Texas
Navistar has announced it will be making a capital investment of more than $250 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Texas. The investment, which is contingent on finalization of various incentive packages, will bring approximately 600 jobs to the San Antonio area. The new manufacturing plant will build Class 6-8 vehicles, complementing Navistar’s…
Read MoreVirginia Man Receives 25 Years for Killing Tow Operator During Repossession
A Petersburg, Va. man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of of a tow truck operator attempting to repossess his vehicle. Anton B. Robinson pleaded guilty to shooting Allan Humphries, 42, in January 2018. Robinson was convicted of second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He…
Read MoreEemerg Roadside Assistance
Eemerg Roadside Assistance connects customers and service providers directly so assistance arrives promptly. By eliminating unnecessary membership fees and directly connecting the customer to multiple service providers, Eemerg can lower cost for customers. Its user-friendly web app makes it easy for anyone to request the services they need. Eemerg allows customers the opportunity to select…
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