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AAA Activates Tow to Go for Memorial Day Weekend
AAA press release: As AAA prepares to rescue more than 483,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Memorial 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 select states (see below), offering a safe…
Read MoreOh What a Feeling
I was heading out to do errands, and as I was going out the door, I shouted to my employees that I was leaving for about an hour and to call if they needed anything. Half way to my first stop, I realized I forgot my phone. At first, I was going to turn around…
Read MoreTowMate Introduces New Wireless Trailer Light Controller for Enhanced Roadside Safety
TowMate®, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting and roadside safety solutions, has announced the release of its new product, the TowMate Wireless Trailer Light Controller (P/N: TBOX-M18). This device is designed to provide wireless control of stop, tail, and turn signals for trailers of disabled semis in tow, or otherwise, facilitating greater efficiency and safety…
Read MoreHino Trucks Partners to Distribute Battery Electric Heavy-Duty Tractors
Hino Trucks has signed a distribution agreement with Hexagon Purus to exclusively distribute a complete battery electric tractor. This tractor will utilize Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero- emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules and the vehicle-level software and is developed to operate on Hino’s XL 4×2 tractor cab chassis. During the ACT Expo…
Read MoreNeed Scholarship Money for College?
Each year the WTRAA Scholarship Fund, under the TRAA Education Foundation, Inc., awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist them in completing their postsecondary educations. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, and the candidate’s overall character, community involvement, family service, etc. Scholarship Requirements*:…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Struck and Killed in Hit-And-Run
A tow operator was struck and killed Saturday, May 13, on Highway 101 in San Jose, CA. The male operator, who has yet to be identified, reportedly pulled over to the right shoulder at approximately 11:47 p.m., exited the tow truck and walked into traffic lanes in an apparent attempt to retrieve something in the…
Read MoreAAA Applauds Florida Lawmakers for Passing Stronger Move Over Legislation
Source: AAA press release: AAA – The Auto Club Group applauds Florida lawmakers for passing HB 425, which strengthens the state’s Move Over law. For years, Florida drivers have been lawfully required to slow down and move over for first responders on the roadside. With the expanded law, Florida becomes the 15th state requiring motorists…
Read MoreVolkswagen Issues Recall for Faulty Front Passenger Detection System
Volkswagen of America has issued a recall on select Model Year 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to faulty occupant detection systems in the front passenger seat. Owners are urged to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle is repaired. The recall affects 143,053 vehicles. According to the…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Tow Operator Killed While Attempting to Hook-Up/Tow Charter Bus
A tow operator has died after becoming trapped under a charter bus Tuesday, May 9, while attempting to tow the vehicle in Raleigh, NC. At approximately 4:36 p.m., Raleigh Police Department responded to the scene at 1312 Kirkland Drive and discovered that Jon Andrews, an employee of East Coast Towing of Raleigh, died after the…
Read MoreTRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day 2024
TRAA press release: Mark your calendar for the Towing and Recovery Association of America’s 6th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will run from Tuesday, March 5 to Thursday, March 7, 2024. This premium event is the towing and recovery industry’s only national “hill day.” Each year we focus on particular…
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