Posts by Editorial Staff
Video for Protection and Proactivity, Top 5 Benefits of Training, Light-Duty Uprighting Basics, Coventional Tow Truck versus Car Carrier and More
The Tow Times July issue explores how onboard video cameras can be useful for protection against false liability claims and coaching drivers, strategic investment in employees through training, foundational skills for uprighting light-duty vehicles, 10 benefits of tow trucks and car carriers and much more. The Recovery Review department features the “slingshot” recovery of a…
Read MoreFlorida Tow Operator Struck and Killed North Lauderdale
Information was released Tuesday, July 11, regarding a crash in which a tow operator was struck and killed Saturday, July 8, in North Lauderdale, FL. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, at approximately p.m., the operator was outside of the driver’s side of his flatbed tow truck in the 6100 block of West McNab Road.…
Read MoreNHTSA and FMCSA Propose New Safety Standard Requiring Automatic Emergency Braking Systems in Heavy Vehicles
NHTSA June 22, 2023, press release: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require heavy vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that will mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes. “Advanced driver assistance…
Read MoreTowing Hall of Fame Announces Honorees for 2023
The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has announced it will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame this fall. The inductees, including two posthumous honorees, hail from the United States, Canada and Mexico. “This year’s incredible group of inductees reflects the diversity of leadership in today’s towing and recovery…
Read MoreAccess Tools Carrying Case for In-The-Door Tools
Access Tools has a heavy-duty carrying case designed to fit all of their In-The-Door Tools, along with other tools and accessories. The Heavy Duty Mega Deluxe Case is made with luggage quality nylon, features heavy-duty zippers, reinforced seams, and is virtually impossible to rip or tear. It also features see-through pockets made with heavy-duty industrial…
Read MoreAgero Launches Third Annual Summer Hustle Performance Program for Tow and Roadside Assistance Providers
Agero press release: Agero has announced the start of Summer Hustle ‘23. The program, now in its third year, recognizes dedicated and hard-working providers delivering high-quality tow and roadside services throughout the difficult summer months. Running for ten weeks from July 2 through Sept. 9, Summer Hustle ‘23 will award a total of $28,800 in…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for Independence Day Weekend
AAA press release: As AAA prepares to rescue more than 393,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Independence Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states (see below),…
Read MoreFlying High
It has become a tradition at the Wisconsin Tow Show to display company flags on a rope between two tow trucks with the motto: flying high with company pride. Along with company flags, the American flag, the Wisconsin state flag and the thin, yellow line flag representing tow operators are also on display. The American…
Read MoreIsuzu and Builtmore Celebrate 100,000th Isuzu N-Series Gasoline Truck
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that the 100,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck was produced on June 5th at the Builtmore Contract Manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Michigan. Since April 2011, all Isuzu N-Series gas trucks for the U.S. and Canada markets have been assembled in Charlotte by Builtmore, the market brand of The…
Read MorePeterbilt Offers New PACCAR TX-18 Automated Transmission Features
Peterbilt Motors Company has announced the introduction of the Off- Road Calibration and Rock-Free Mode for the PACCAR TX-18 PRO transmission available in Peterbilt Models 579, 567, 589, 389, 367 and 365. The PACCAR TX-18 PRO transmission provides excellent productivity, efficiency and uptime for a superior driver experience for on- and off-highway and is paired…
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