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Jerr-Dan Announces Inauguration of New Training Facility and Upgrades Rotator Training Program
Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), formally inaugurated its renovated training facility and updated heavy-duty rotator training program in the fourth quarter of 2022. Featuring an outdoor hands-on training yard next door to a spacious, modern classroom facility, Jerr-Dan’s new training center hosted 25 industry veterans in the 2022 October class.…
Read MoreUnder-Lift Use and Accessories, Handling Shipping Containers, Air Cushion Recovery, Tow Dollies and More
The Tow Times May issue focuses on heavy-duty towing and recovery. The feature article “Under-lift Towing Procedures” covers methods for attaching a casualty to the towing vehicle, “Heavy-duty Towing Fork Selection” addresses considerations for fork selection, position and securement. “Handling Shipping Containers” deals with issues that arise when loaded containers are involved in accidents or…
Read MoreTime to Plant Some Seeds
Spring brings much hope to us in what Mother Nature offers in the blossoming of flowers sprouting from the ground, which not too long ago where I live, was covered with snow. It brings a true meaning to the phrase, April showers brings May flowers. This is also the time of year when gardeners and…
Read MoreTalbert Manufacturing Announces 2022 Dealer Award Winners
Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, has named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, New Jersey, as its top dealer for 2022. This marks the 15th consecutive year that Hale has earned the top Talbert dealer spot. Hale continues to excel in trailer sales, service and parts. In…
Read MoreSurvivor Fund Golf Classic Raises $34,887
This year’s 15th Annual Survivor Fund Golf Classic raised close to $35,000 for the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund, thanks to the generosity of sponsors, players and others in attendance. The event, held Thursday, April 13, in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the Florida Tow Show®, drew well over…
Read MoreTowMate Announces 5-Year Wireless Tow Light Exemption for Tow Truck Operators
TowMate, a leading US manufacturer of LED lighting and roadside safety systems for automotive applications for over 35 years, has announced the renewal of a 5-year exemption for the use of their wireless tow lights on US roadways. This exemption, granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has a backdated effective date of…
Read More2023 Florida Tow Show Hino/Miller Industries Raffle Truck Winner
The winning ticket holder for this year’s Hino/Miller Industries raffle truck was Mike Weber of Auto Undertaker Towing & Repair of DuBois, PA. Weber took home a 2023 Hino L6 extended cab with a Century 12-Series LCG carrier bed. The drawing was held Saturday, April 15, at the close of the Florida Tow Show in…
Read MoreIowa Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-80
An Iowa tow operator was struck and killed early Monday morning on the side of Interstate 80 westbound in Scott County, Iowa. The operator, Mark Muske, 52, was an employee of Tegeler Wrecker and Crane. He was struck by a Jeep Patriot while assisting a stalled bus, reports said. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating…
Read MoreOhio Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-275
An Ohio tow operator was struck and killed Friday, April 7, alongside Interstate 275 in Ohio. Operator Keith Skaggs, 38, was loading a disabled vehicle at approximately 9:30 p.m. in Anderson Township when a driver in a blue Dodge pickup, reportedly without lights on and traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control of…
Read MoreOnline Auctions, Electric Vehicles, Getting Your Company on Top in Google Searches, Company Uniforms and More
The Tow Times April issue includes a focus on the state of the electric vehicle industry and options to consider when moving/transporting them, how online auctions can be a powerful method to attract buyers of excess storage vehicles, what Google is looking for when ranking your company website, and the benefits of company uniforms. In…
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