Posts by Editorial Staff
Kalyn Siebert Introduces Fully Galvanized Sliding Axle Trailer
Kalyn Siebert has introduced a new, fully galvanized sliding axle trailer that offers protection from harsh road and sea salt. With top-to-bottom corrosion resistance, the trailer is suited for towing and recovery operations in the Midwest, New England and Gulf Coast, as well as any other area of the country. The trailer is available in…
Read MoreHino Trucks Expands Product Portfolio to Include Electric Vehicles
Hino press release: During a press conference at the NTEA Work Truck Week, March 7–10, 2023. Hino Trucks announced an expansion of its product range to include electric vehicles. Hino Trucks will offer an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium-duty trucks branded Me Series and Le Series available in 2024. Hino Trucks…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA press release: AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17 – 6…
Read MoreGeorgia Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Interstate 85
A Georgia tow operator was struck and killed on March 15 by an out-of-control vehicle on Interstate 85 near Newnan, GA. Operator Toby Bowden, 49, was at an accident scene that closed the left lane and left emergency lane. He was standing in the left side emergency lane near fire engines when a 2006 Honda…
Read MoreCox Automotive Acquires FleetNet America
Cox Automotive has announced the acquisition of FleetNet America®. “The market leadership that comes with this joining of our two companies is unmatched in the fleet space,” said Steve Rowley, president of Cox Automotive. “Empowered by our combined decades-long legacy, best-in-class customers and service provider networks, and industry expertise, we’re disrupting the status quo and leading…
Read MoreISUZU Introduces Its First Electric Truck
On March 8, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. announced its first all-electric production model, the N-Series EV. The 2025-model-year Class 5 truck featuring a 19,500-lb. gross vehicle weight rating, a battery electric platform developed by Isuzu Motors Limited, and a new cab design, will be available in the first half of 2024. Among the…
Read MoreAAA: Fear of Self-Driving Cars on the Rise
AAA press release: Concerns about self-driving cars are significantly higher than last year, according to an annual automated vehicle survey just released by AAA. The survey reveals 68% of drivers are afraid of riding in a self-driving vehicle. That’s up from 55% in 2022, and the largest annual increase since 2020. “We did not expect…
Read MoreTruck and Vehicle Availability Update, Financing in 2023, Optimizing Company Operations, Working with Resistance and More
Topics covered in the Tow Times March issue include factors that affect truck and equipment availability, financing options for tow company owners, finding the right fleet size to maximize profitability, and the role resistance plays in towing and recovery. In the Recovery Review department, two Alabama tow companies partner to upright an overturned 100,000-lb. mobile…
Read MoreA Total Loss
In our industry, when someone says “it’s a total loss,” we assume they’re referring to a vehicle. Last week I learned of the passing of a tower and I thought, what a total loss for our industry. Bill Tomlinson is from the small town of Ashland, Wis., located at the farthest northern tip of the…
Read MoreTowMate Introduces the TM22XR Wireless Tow Light
TowMate has introduced the newest addition to their line of wireless tow lights — the TM22XR. With a battery life of over 50 hours on a single charge and a battery level indicator, the TM22XR is designed to keep you working without interruption. The new and improved 100-lb.-pull rubber-coated magnets provide a superior hold, and…
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