Posts by Editorial Staff
Who 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…
Read MoreWhat’s on Your Mind?
A friend of mine dropped off a book written by John-Roger and Peter McWilliams titled:You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought. At first I was taken aback about why she would give me this book as I consider myself (most of the time) to be a pretty positive person.
Read MoreLight-Duty Towing, Hollywood Work, Podcasts, Women in Towing and More
The Tow Times March issue focuses on light-duty towing with the 2019 Light-Duty Survey and the feature article “How to Make More Money in Light-Duty Towing.” You’ll also find information about promoting your business through social media platforms, how women are making inroads into towing, a look (and listen) to the new Tow Business Podcast,…
Read MoreHere I Come to Save the Day
My grandson is into superheroes, which reminded me of a post I wrote a while back.Growing up, I use to watch Mighty Mouse, a superhero mouse character who would say,“Here I come to save the day!”While tow truck operators don’t wear capes or have super powers, I think they should be admired for great and brave acts performed every day they come to work.
Read MoreSpeed® Spacer for Towing Flat Tires
“It has always been a challenge to pick up and dolly cars and trucks with flat tires,” states an In the Ditch press release. “Simple and easy to move when they are aired up, tires become unruly and just plain difficult to manage when flat.” The In The Ditch® Speed® Spacer is designed to make…
Read MoreDisabled Vehicles
Towing a disabled vehicle can present many unusual and often dangerous obstacles. The more you know about a vehicle the better equipped you will be to combat any issues you may face. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health, you should know the following about a vehicle before towing it. -Check the type of…
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