Posts by Editorial Staff
We Just Can’t Do It
The towing and recovery industry is a service industry to the motoring public and unfortunately — while we want to service or help everyone who calls — we just can’t do it. This was so true when many of us were, and are, dealing with severe weather. I turned down many calls. We just couldn’t service or help them in a timely manner. I only have so many employees and equipment.
Read MoreJerr-Dan to Display Counterweighted Winch Bumper at Florida Tow Show
Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) and a single brand leader in the towing and recovery business, will exhibit a counterweight accessory for standard-duty and heavy-duty wreckers at the 2019 Florida Tow Show taking place April 11-14 in Orlando, Florida. The Jerr-Dan Counterweighted Winch Bumper is available with and without a Pre-Runner Bar. The…
Read MoreEven the Route Guy
My uniform route man, or route guy, has the most upbeat attitude and sunny outlook on life of anyone I know. But this morning I could tell the nasty weather we’ve been having has affected even him. He said he’s been putting in so many hours his wife has been complaining and he’s had enough.
Read MoreDaimler Trucks North America Introduces First SAE Level 2 Automated Truck in North America
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the latest enhancements to the Freightliner new Cascadia®. Level 2 automation means the truck is capable of both lateral (steering) and longitudinal (acceleration/deceleration) control and is part of the truck technologies featured by DTNA at…
Read MoreRacing Special, Mobile Video Systems, Tow Eye Bolts and More
The Tow Times February issue revs up with a special racing feature that focuses how the track recovery team at Charlotte Motor Speedway puts their Dynamic towing equipment to work, how fleet owners benefit from video camera systems on their trucks, the history, purpose and advantages of tow eye bolts and the recovery of an…
Read MoreShell 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.
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