Posts by Editorial Staff
Landoll 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…
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,…
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