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Georgia Tow Operator Struck and Killed by Impaired Driver
A Georgia tow operator was struck and killed March 27 on Interstate 75 in metro Atlanta. The Georgia State Patrol said operator Troy Simon was preparing to tow a vehicle in the early morning hours when a vehicle driven by Troyvarius Crumedy, 21, struck two Atlanta Police cruisers, then Simon. Simon was taken to Grady…
Read MoreWyoming Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Interstate 80
A Wyoming tow operator was struck and killed April 3 at milepost 184 on Interstate 80 east of Wamsutter, Wyoming. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, operator and Wamsutter resident Kirby Lugg, 45, was recovering a vehicle in the median at approximately 3:10 a.m. when a 1995 Kenworth driven by Edgar F. Echeverria, 41, of…
Read MoreTRAA Endorses and Secures Inclusion in National Work Zone Awareness Week Resolution
TRAA press release: A bipartisan Senate resolution introduced by Senators Braun and Blumenthal to recognize April 17-21, 2023, as National Work Zone Awareness Week (S.Res.130) 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 zones and…
Read MoreApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. In 2020, distracted driving killed 3,142 people. At least eight people a day are killed in distracted driving crashes. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or…
Read MoreTow Operator Struck and Killed by Semi in Shawnee, Oklahoma
A tow operator was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer Tuesday, March 28, at approximately 9:30 p,m. on Interstate 40 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. According to news reports, operator Kyle McCollough, 27, was assisting a motorist with a disabled vehicle when the semi hit him. He died at the scene. His girlfriend was in the tow…
Read MoreTalbert Manufacturing Featured Customized 70SA-RC-RA Trailer at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, has completed a customized version of its 70SA-RC-RA trailer for Atlas Crane Services Inc. of Aurora, Ill. The trailer was custom-engineered to incorporate multiple axle configurations based on customer requirements for optimum versatility. Talbert recently featured the custom-built 70SA-RC-RA during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, March 14-18, in…
Read MoreDavid Scheitlin to Serve as 59th NTEA Board Chair
Source: NTEA press release On March 9, 2023 at the National Truck Equipment’s Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Ind., David Scheitlin, director of operations at Holman – Manufacturing & Distribution (Roanoke, Indiana), was installed as 59th Board chair of NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry. He accepted the position from immediate past…
Read MoreFlagman Announces First International Supporter
Flagman, an organization that promotes awareness for Slow Down, Move Over laws and towing operator safety, has announced its first international supporter, Slowdownmoveover UK. Founded by Paul Anstee, Slow Down Move Over UK shares Flagman’s vision to “build a culture of awareness for all road users, so when they are presented with a temporary hazard…
Read MoreMagic Wand, Superhero Cape or Flying Tow Truck
It was 4:15 last Friday afternoon. I received a call from a woman who needed her car towed A.S.A.P. She needed to get the vehicle to a dealership within the next half hour because she didn’t know if the service department closed at 5:00 because of St. Patrick’s Day. She also said she needed a…
Read MoreKalyn Siebert Introduces Fully Galvanized Sliding Axle Trailer
Kalyn Siebert has introduced a new, fully galvanized sliding axle trailer that offers protection from harsh road and sea salt. With top-to-bottom corrosion resistance, the trailer is suited for towing and recovery operations in the Midwest, New England and Gulf Coast, as well as any other area of the country. The trailer is available in…
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