Posts by Editorial Staff
Vehicle Management Solutions Strengthens Presence in Texas and Enters Georgia Markets
Source: Vehicle Management Solutions LLC press release Vehicle Management Solutions LLC (“VMS”), a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC, (“Mill Point”) announced the acquisition of Grant Street Companies, LLC (the “Company” or “Grant Street”), a provider of police and private property impound (“PPI”) vehicle storage management and a subsidiary of Summit Vehicle Solutions. The…
Read MoreLouisiana Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-49
A Louisiana tow operator was struck and killed Wednesday, April 3, on I-49 in St. Laundry Parish near the village of Washington, LA. Operator Shannon Thibodeaux, 34, of Lafayette was assisting a disabled vehicle with a flat tire on the right shoulder at approximately 2 a.m. A driver in an approaching F-150 pickup left the…
Read MoreTRAA Endorses & Secures Inclusion in National Work Zone Awareness Week Resolution
TRAA press release: Again this year, a bipartisan Senate resolution introduced by Senators Braun and Blumenthal to recognize April 15-19, 2024,as National Work Zone Awareness Week (S.Res.613) has been agreed in the Senate. The goal of the resolution is to raise awareness and educate motorist on how to safely move through and operate in work…
Read MoreMiller Industries and the Towing Museum Partner with Chattanooga “Wreckers” Baseball Team
Chattanooga Lookouts press release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts are proud to announce a new alternate identity for the 2024 season. The new alternate identity was chosen to recognize Chattanooga as the birthplace of the wrecker and to honor the past, present, and future of the towing industry. For six games the team will play…
Read MorePeterbilt Introduces New Mobile PTO Functionality with PACCAR TX-8 Automatic Transmission
Peterbilt has announced the availability of new mobile PTO functionality with the PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission in the Models 548, 537 and 536. This new option allows for PTO engagement beyond first gear, increasing vehicle capabilities for vocational applications. “This additional PTO functionality provides the versatility to support Peterbilt customers with the right products and…
Read MoreEvent in Review: TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day
TRAA press release: TRAA’s 6th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day was another huge success with over 24 states from across the country represented. Together members made real progress towards garnering support for (a) our position that towing does not belong in the FTC’s “Junk Fee” rule, (b) support for the House National Move…
Read MoreReasonableness
Recently, I was in conversation with a tower about a similar situation we were both facing and he used the word “reasonableness.” While I figured it meant to be reasonable, I was curious about the dictionary’s definition. According to the dictionary, reasonableness means sound judgment; fairness. The quality of being based on good sense. That…
Read MoreMary Leigh Barbusin, Garden State Towing Association Scholarship Fund
Garden State Towing Association press release: The Garden State Towing Association (GSTA) established this scholarship fund in honor of our long time executive director, Mary Leigh Barbusin. These scholarships are meant to assist GSTA member children who wish to pursue a college education or technical degree at an accredited technical/vocational school or two-year or four-year…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA press release: AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, March 15th to 6 a.m. Monday, March 18th. How does it work? When someone calls Tow to Go,…
Read MoreKenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
Kenworth has introduced the new PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission for Class 6-7 and light Class 8 vocational applications. The PACCAR TX-12 PRO builds upon the existing PACCAR TX-12 transmission, which was designed to be one of the most efficient on-highway automated transmissions. The new transmission is available with select Kenworth Class 8 models, including…
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