Posts by Editorial Staff
The Lifesaving Potential of Driving Assistance Technology
Source: AAA Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears motorist’s vehicles. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and have the potential to save lives by preventing crashes – but how many? New research…
Read MorePeterbilt Celebrates Production Milestone with 100,000th Model 389
Source: Peterbilt press release: Peterbilt celebrated production of the 100,000th Model 389 at its Denton, Texas, manufacturing plant on September 7th. The Model 389 was introduced in 2006. As part of the celebration, Peterbilt presented the milestone truck, equipped with the limited-release Model 389X special edition package, to Massey Motor Freight, a nationwide freight shipping…
Read MoreThank You for a Great Tennessee Tow Show
This year’s Tennessee Tow Show, held on September 27-30 in Chattanooga, TN, was a resounding success. There was record show attendance, exhibitor spaces were filled, training classes sold out, record beauty competition trucks (over 35) and over 250 attendees at this year’s Southern Hospitality Night street party. The Tennessee Tow Show thanks all who joined…
Read MoreWhat it Takes to Be Number One
Vince Lombardi, Jr., son of the famous Green Bay Packers coach, Vince Lombardi, wrote a book titled What It Takes to be Number One. The book is a short read and contains quotes from Coach Lombardi and lots of photos of the coach in action. The table of contents of the books lists: What it…
Read MoreTM36M18 Wireless Light Bar from TowMate®
TowMate® has announced the launch of its TM36M18 Wireless Light Bar, which integrates with the Milwaukee M18 battery system. The TM36M18 provides users with a seamless blend of TowMate performance alongside the convenience of Milwaukee’s widely adopted M18 battery system. This strategic integration allows users to forgo the need for specialized batteries, tapping into the…
Read MoreIsuzu Selects ChargePoint to Provide EV Charging for Upcoming Electric Truck
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that it has appointed ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure and software solutions, as well as training to Isuzu dealers and customers. Isuzu announced in March that it will introduce the 2025…
Read MoreTow Trucks for Tots 16th Annual Parade November 12th, 2023
“Tow Trucks for Tots” is a non-profit organization made up of the towing community, its suppliers and the volunteers who raise toys for children during the holiday season. The goal of the event is to bring much-needed toys to deserving children. Toy donations must be new and unwrapped. Please — no guns, swords, stuffed toys…
Read MoreHino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Announces New President and COO
Hino press release: Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. (HMM), Inc. has announced the appointment of Mr. Davey Jung to the position of President and CEO, and Chairman of the Board for HMM, effective September 1, 2023. Mr. Jung succeeds Mr. Masamichi Mizukoshi, who retired from Hino. The company is thankful to Mr. Mizukoshi for his service…
Read MoreRegistration is Open for TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day 2024
TRAA press release: Registration is now open for TRAA’s 6th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. The event is scheduled to run from Tuesday, March 5 to Thursday, March 7, 2024, and is the towing and recovery industry’s only national “hill day”. Each year we focus on particular topics that align with TRAA’s legislative…
Read More33rd Annual SourceBook, Gaining Customer Traction with Marketing, Steel or Aluminum Carrier Decks, Expanded Recovery Review and More
The Tow Times September issue features the annual SourceBook buyer’s guide, and explores what towing companies are doing to market their companies, which car carrier bed material is best for the application, and considerations of attitude and training. This special issue also contains an expanded Recovery Review department with four pages of operators tackling challenging…
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