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Shell Rotella Heavy-Duty Grease Line
Shell Rotella has introduced a line of heavy-duty greases for trucks, tractors, construction equipment and more. Shell Rotella® HD Grease is a multi-purpose grease for on and off-road vehicle applications with the versatility for industrial equipment use. It contains the latest performance additives to provide high temperature oxidation performance, corrosion resistance and extreme pressure and…
Read MoreIt Was a Time
Last week was just crazy. First a major snow storm (dumping sleet/ice, snow, then sleet/ice again) followed by record-breaking, below-zero temps. Businesses and schools closed. Even postal delivery service was put on hold because of dangerous weather conditions.
Read MoreNew Custom Tow Truck Light-Up Key Tag
Stamp Works can place an image of your tow truck on a die-cut key tag. Squeeze the key tag and the truck’s headlights shine thanks to a super-bright LED. For more information visit stampworks.net or call 800-758-2743.
Read MoreAnnouncing the Newest 2019 Sponsor of the TowSafe Program!
The TowSafe program is proud to announce Hook’s Towing & Recovery Supplies as a 2019 sponsor. Every month Hook’s will feature a safety product on the TowSafe program website. As a TowSafe member you will have access to a unique discount code to use on featured products. We look forward to working together with Hook’s…
Read MoreMe Do Myself!
It’s not always easy asking for help. My three-year-old grandson often proved that when I tried to help him get dressed and he would say, “Me do myself.” I guess I’m that way too. When I do something myself, I know it gets done and it’s done the way I wanted it to be done.
Read MoreNew HD Drawers from In The Ditch®
In The Ditch® has announced the release of their new HD (Heavy-Duty) Drawers. Made with military-grade aluminum construction, HD Drawers have a 500-lb. capacity, and each drawer slide has a lock in/out position to prevent closing, making it easier to load the drawers while on the job. A drill template has been built into the tray…
Read MoreWinter Weather Reminder from OSHA.
The following is an OSHA news release on the importance of staying vigilant during winter weather. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. OSHA News Release – Region 7 U.S. Department of Labor January 8, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Urges Employers and Employees To Remain Vigilant About Possible Winter Hazards KANSAS CITY, MO – The U.S.…
Read MorePeterbilt Unveils All-Electric Model 220EV
The 220EV joins the previously announced Model 520EV and the Model 579EV in the Peterbilt electric vehicle lineup. In all, Peterbilt will have more than 30 electric vehicles in operation by the end of 2019. “Peterbilt has been at the forefront of truck electrification, and adding the medium duty platform to our electric truck line-up…
Read MoreWhat Will It Take?
In any area of our lives, education is important. While I believe in continually educating the motoring public that the Move Over Slow Down law includes tow trucks…
Read MoreEstablishing a Safe Tow Work Zone
Establishing a Safe Tow Work Zone Written by: Maria T. Padilla If Move Over laws are ineffective or spottily enforced at best, what’s the alternative? People like Justin Cruse, president of WreckMaster Inc., advocate for setting up a tow work zone like a construction work zone in which there is greater physical separation between tow…
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