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TowMate Unveils New Safety Lighting with HINVII Technology: SS470UVA and TM-LS-UVA
TowMate has announced the launch of two safety lighting products incorporating patented HINVII technology: the SS470UVA and the TM-LS-UVA. These products are designed to enhance the visibility and safety of roadside workers without compromising their fields of vision. The SS470UVA, a UV light head, is designed to dramatically increase the visibility of roadside workers’ vests.…
Read MoreTransitioning
I had to have a hard talk with myself in regard to not coloring my hair anymore and leaving it go gray. While my age tells me it’s time to let go of my vanity, my head says “I’m not there yet!” My hair stylist tells me I’m “in transition.” The welcome outcome of finally…
Read MorePeterbilt Recognizes Jackson Group Peterbilt as the North American Dealer Group of the Year
Peterbilt has announced Jackson Group Peterbilt (JGP) as the 2023 North American Dealer Group of the Year at its annual dealer meeting in Palm Springs, CA, held February 5-7. The Dealer Group of the Year recognition is awarded to the dealership group that best exemplifies Peterbilt’s commitment to class, achieves the highest scores in Peterbilt’s…
Read MoreCSTH LLC Acquires Dynamic Towing Equipment & Manufacturing
Source: CSTH press release Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings LLC, (CSTH) has acquired Dynamic Towing and Equipment Manufacturing of Norfolk, VA. CSTH LLC, the parent company of E-Z Pack Trucks, Continental Mixers, and One Source Parts is excited to add another specialty body platform and will look to develop and expand Dynamic’s existing business. “Dynamic has…
Read MoreIsuzu Celebrates 40 Years of Isuzu Trucks in U.S. Market
Source: Isuzu press release: Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has begun celebrating the 40h anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America—then called Isuzu Truck of America, Inc.—was founded on March 16, 1984. The first Isuzu truck, the KS22, arrived in the U.S. in November 1984. The 87-horsepower truck…
Read MoreWest Virginia Tow Operator Succumbs to Injuries from February 14 Struck-By Incident
A West Virginia tow operator who was struck by a vehicle on the night of Wednesday, February 14, has succumbed to his injuries. The Berkeley County Professional Firefighters Local 5045 reported that operator Kyle Stephens was struck on I-81 in Berkeley County. Stephens was well-known in his community and regularly assisted the Berkeley County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreTexas Tow Operator Struck and Killed in Houston Area
A tow operator was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle on Tuesday February 13, while loading a vehicle in Northwest Harris County (Houston) Texas. Authorities reported that at approximately 3:32 p.m., operator Simon Garcia was loading a disabled on his flatbed truck while parked on the right lane of the eastbound entrance ramp of…
Read MoreTexas Tow Operator Struck/Killed and Another Injured in I-20 Crash
A tow operator was killed and another injured on Wednesday, Feb. 7 in a multi-vehicle crash on I-20 in Ducanville, TX. The incident occurred eastbound at approximately 1:00 p.m. near Cedar Ridge Drive. According the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the operators were on the right shoulder with tow trucks preparing to tow a vehicle when…
Read MoreI Ain’t Got No
I ain’t got no college degree. I ain’t no doctor or pro-athlete, but I still see myself as a professional in the towing and recovery industry and the work I do every day. Just because I don’t have a piece of paper saying I graduated with a degree in something, doesn’t mean I’m not qualified,…
Read MoreTowMate Unveils New Safety Lighting with HINVII Technology: SS470UVA and TM-LS-UVA
TowMate has announced the launch of two safety lighting products incorporating patented HINVII technology: the SS470UVA and the TM-LS-UVA. These products are designed to enhance the visibility and safety of roadside workers without compromising their fields of vision. The SS470UVA, a UV light head, is designed to dramatically increase the visibility of roadside workers’ vests.…
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