Posts by Editorial Staff
Who 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…
Read MoreSouth Florida Tow Operators Collecting Donations for the Bahamas
A group of South Florida towing operators are conducting a donation drive for disaster relief in the Bahamas, and are providing drop-off locations for fellow South Florida towing companies that would like to join in the effort. Two United Road Towing South Florida locations are accepting donations such as canned and dry foods, toiletries, paper…
Read MoreSDMO Gear Launches New Site for Products
By SDMO Gear, LLC In September, SDMO Gear, LLC announced the launch of its new online store offering fresh designs in Slow Down Move Over-branded items to consumers. SDMO Gear is dedicated to generating public awareness of the dangers emergency responders and others face on the nation’s roadways and to educating motorists about the existence…
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