Posts by Editorial Staff
Recruiting Employees, Training to Reduce Costs, Financial Partner Relationships, Securing Steering Wheels and More
Topics in the Tow Times February issue include maintaining good relationships with lenders, methods to secure the steering wheels of towed vehicles, recruiting methods used by tow company representatives, how training can save money, and the recovery of a 90,000-lb. drill rig. Find this and more in the Tow Times February issue.
Read MoreCathy Lynn Smith Tennis 1961-2023
The following obituary for Cathy Tennis was submitted by the Pennsylvania Towing Association. Cathy Lynn Smith Tennis Cathy Lynn Smith Tennis, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Juniper Village following a lengthy illness. Born on March 13, 1961 in Bellefonte, the daughter of Charles and the late…
Read MoreERSCA Conducts Survey on Effects of Underinsured, Uninsured Trucking Companies
The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) is conducting an industry survey titled “Damage Caused to the Towing Industry Because of Underinsured/Uninsured Trucking Companies.” To access the survey click here. For more information about ERSCA visit ersca.org.
Read More2023 Tow Summit Sessions Update
The 2022 Tow Summit, rescheduled courtesy of Hurricane Ian, has been moved to San Diego, California, March 22 – 24, 2023. Over a dozen sessions are scheduled. Session include: Overview of Federal Wage and Hour Regulations An audit by the U.S. Department of Labor can be devastating. Towing companies are increasingly becoming targets of investigation.…
Read MoreSometimes
Sometimes, I just want to throw in the towel with trying to balance work and life. There are so many demands from so many entities, and it’s hard to juggle and fit everyone and everything in — all the while putting a smile on my face. Because I have been babysitting my two granddaughters, I…
Read MoreThe Essential Long Reach Kit from Access Tools
Access Tools has released a new tool set: the Essential Long Reach Kit. The kit includes all the required tools for the majority of vehicle openings, with the addition of the Button Master accessory and a Long Carrying Case to hold everything together. Included in the set is the Quick Max Long Reach Tool, the…
Read MoreTRAA Launches New Online Directory
The Towing and Recovery Association of America’s online membership directory is now live on its website, traaonline.com. The new feature is designed to help the motoring public locate member companies in their area, and for members to locate their peers. Functionality includes the ability to search by location, service type and/or directory category. The directory…
Read MoreWhat Have You Done?
My granddaughter likes to play hide-and-seek, and as I was trying to find a place to hide, I noticed that under the kitchen counter, marker drawings were scribbled all the way around the island counter top. My first thought was, “Oh no little one, what have you done?” Because the scribbling was under the counter,…
Read MoreTow Truck Insurance, the Trucking and Towing Economy, Keeping Working Trucks on the Road and More
The Tow Times January issue is loaded with pertinent info that includes the importance of collecting trucking invoices before a possible industry slow-down, considerations when towing electric vehicles, proactive measures to help mitigate the rising cost of insurance, a review of the national towing association’s legislative agenda, and maintenance insight to keep working trucks working.…
Read MoreStepp’s Towing Service Appoints Beau White to its Management Team
Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport of Tampa Bay, Fla., has appointed Beau White as heavy-duty towing and recovery manager. White started his towing career in 1998 with a flatbed, moving up to a twin-line wrecker, a 16-ton medium-duty, a 25-ton, 35-ton, 50-ton straight stick, 40-ton 1140 rotator, and a 50/60 Jerr-Dan rotator. Throughout his career…
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