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Ferreira’s Towing & Recovery
Here’s our 2010 T-800 twin steer Kenworth with a 2019 NRC 50/65 with five winches and a rigging box. We just finished it up the first week of February 2019. We built this in our shop and are very proud of how it came out. Richard Mason Ferreira’s Towing & Recovery Chelmsford Ma. Editor’s Note:…
Read MoreMississippi Tow truck driver killed was an off-duty police officer
The Desoto County Mississippi Sheriff’s Department has identified the tow truck driver killed on Tuesday, April 23, as Tommy R. McKee. According to news reports, McKee was loading a car onto his tow truck near the East Commerce Street exit of northbound I-55 when he was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Devan…
Read MoreLandoll 800-E with Power Paver Ramp
Landoll Corporation now offers the 800-E series detachable trailer line for optimal versatility. The 800E series brings the NGL features to the detachable line, and includes the new HOSS hydraulic operating system and high visibility lighting. A variety of frame lengths are available with two- or three-axle configurations. With the addition of a flip axle…
Read MoreIt’s All About the “W”
I always enjoy Tow Times magazine articles that feature women involved in the towing and recovery industry. Their March 2019 issue article“Women Make More Inroads into Towing” highlighted three women, or as I refer to them — tow ladies — involved in various aspects of our industry.
Read MoreNew X-Series Dolly From In The Ditch™
Never grease your dollies again. In The Ditch™ has announced the release of its all new X-Series Dolly. The XL, X-Series Dollies offer an industry first: eXtended Life™ Automotive Sealed Hubs that are maintenance free, never needing grease. X-Series Dolly sets come in two sizes – the standard SD and the larger XD. Ergonomic and…
Read MoreWho Should Take the Training?
I’m hoping most towers have heard of SHRP2 (Strategic Highway Research Program), which is a Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training program offered by the Federal Highway Administration in partnership with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Read MoreFUSO Unveils Its Gasoline-Powered Class 5 Cabover Work Truck
FUSO has unveiled its new FUSO FE180 gasoline-powered cabover truck. The truck is powered by a GM 6.0L, V8 engine delivering 297 HP and 361 lb/ft. of torque. The engine is combined with an Allison 1000 SeriesTM transmission that is PTO-capable. FUSO includes the FuelSense 2.0® featuring DynActive™ Shifting from Allison that provides a 2…
Read MoreHelp!
I think most people know of the band the Beatles. While I wasn’t quite old enough to be a screaming teenage fan of the British Fab Four, I remember my older sisters loving their music and they couldn’t get enough of any magazine coverage — with pictures of those cute musicians of course — and any TV shows they were on, like their debut on the Ed Sullivan Show and American Bandstand.
Read MoreNew Class 5 Gasoline Trucks to Join Isuzu Lineup
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced production plans for its 2019 and 2020 model-year lineup. Highlighting the announcement is the addition of two new Class 5 gasoline engine models next year. “We are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the North American market this year, and what better way to mark…
Read MoreCollins Hi-Speed® Dolly Tire
The world’s first 4.80 Load Range D (LRD) tires from Collins Manufacturing Corp. increases towing capacity on Collins Hi-Speed® dollies without adding bulk or weight. Towers get added capability because Collins’ DOT-approved aluminum dolly wheels exceed others in load capacity. Where other dollies max out at 3,040 lbs. on 4.80 ‘C’ tires, Collins carries 3,968…
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