Posts by Editorial Staff
ATRI Partners with Statewide Towing Academy for Electric/Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program for Massachusetts
American Towing & Recovery Institute press release: ATRI has partnered with Statewide Towing Academy (STA) to bring an electric/alternative fuel vehicle program for towing operators to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ATRI and STA announced on January 2 that the organizations have entered into a strategic partnership/licensing agreement that will allow the association to provide their…
Read MoreNominate Your Towing Hero Today
There’s no greater honor in the towing and recovery industry than to be inducted into the International Towing Hall of Fame. Honor your industry hero by nominating him or her for induction into the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Nominations are open until January 31, 2025. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION PACKAGE Or…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for Year-End Holidays
AAA press release: AAA will work to help stranded motorists while also keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. The Auto Club Group has activated its Tow to Go program in select states. “If you’re faced with the decision of driving impaired, put down those keys and pick up the phone to call…
Read MoreA Pair of Jeans That Fit Just Right
My Mom didn’t wear jeans because she said she wore them when she went out to work in the barn. I didn’t start wearing jeans until I was in high school. Bell bottoms and hip hugger jeans were popular then. You’re probably wondering what a great fitting pair of jeans has to do with towing.…
Read MoreIllinois Tow Operator Dies, Son Injured in Christmas Eve Traffic Crash
According to news reports, A tow operator was killed and his 15-year-old son was seriously injured when the heavy-duty tow truck he was driving collided with another semi truck on December 24 in Kankakee County, Illinois. The Illinois State Police reports that at approximately 7 a.m. on Christmas Eve a truck driver lost control of…
Read MoreUPDATE: Wisconsin Tow Operator Struck and Killed in Christmas Eve Hit and Run
The tow operator who was struck and killed Tuesday, Dec. 24, near Summit, Wisconsin, has been identified as Hussain Farhat, 40, of Yaffo Towing in Chicago, Illinois. According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office, Farhat was loading a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of I-94 eastbound near Sawyer Road at approximately 6:45 p.m. when he…
Read MoreUPDATE: Texas Tow Operator Killed in Hit and Run
A tow operator was struck and killed in a hit and run on Friday December 20 in Bell County, Texas. The operator has been identified as David Holz of Killeen. A suspect who was driving the vehicle that struck Holtz has been identified, but the suspect’s name has not been released pending an arrest warrant.…
Read MoreFTC “Junk Fee” Rule Announcement: Towing Industry is Not Included
Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: On December 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its “Junk Fee” rule. As a direct result of TRAA’s efforts, we are thrilled to share that the rule does not include the towing industry. The final rule is a significant reversal by the FTC and…
Read MoreTowMate Introduces Electro-Cups for Non-Magnetic Vehicle Surfaces
TowMate press release: TowMate has introduced Electro-Cups (P/N: ECUP-PR). These rechargeable, self-monitoring suction cups are designed to securely attach to clean, smooth, non-magnetic surfaces such as aluminum, glass, or fiberglass providing a versatile mounting solution for TowMate’s magnetic tow lights. With the growing use of non-magnetic materials in modern vehicles, Electro-Cups offer a reliable and…
Read MoreRecall of Kenworth and Peterbilt Models
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that PACCAR Incorporated (Peterbilt/Kenworth) is recalling over 220,000 trucks covering a range of vehicle makes and models. According to the NHTSA, the focus of the recall are “safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation…
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