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Tow Operator Struck and Killed on the Florida Turnpike
A Florida tow operator was killed Thursday, Nov. 10, on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the operator, a 42-year-old man from Poinciana, was assisting at a single-vehicle crash. He was outside of his truck with his warning lights activated, and a FHP trooper with lights activated was also…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Killed in Towing Accident
A tow operator was killed Tuesday, November 8, as a result of a towing accident in Twentynine Palms, Calif. A sheriff’s report stated that at approximately 5 p.m., operator Michael Micheletti, 42, was attempting to tow a tractor-trailer when the tractor “slid off the tow truck’s lift, rolling backwards and trapping him under the tractor.”…
Read MoreNHTSA: Kia Recall for Fire Risk
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Consumer Alert: Kia America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles due to a continued risk of fire. Kia strongly urges owners of these vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired. An…
Read More2023 Hall of Fame Applications Now Being Accepted
Each year, the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. The tradition started in 1986 when the towing and recovery industry realized it was time to display the roots of the profession. Industry professionals came together and selected individuals who…
Read MoreA Note to Salesmen
A salesman showed up the other day and wanted to talk to who takes care of our vehicle maintenance. I usually have them talk to my husband, but he was out on the road so I introduced myself and advised him I would give my husband the brochure and business card he had. He started…
Read More2022 Shine ‘n Star Contest Winners, Community Support, Light-Duty Recovery, 2022 Fleet Survey and More
The Tow Times November issue announces the winning trucks of the 2022 Shine ‘n Star contest. Also featured are topics that include how towing companies give back to their communities, hidden surprises when recovering light-duty vehicles, and the annual Fleet Survey. Plus, heavy-duty recovery units from Price’s Garage & Heavy-Duty Towing LLC rescue two excavators…
Read MoreConnecticut Tow Operator Struck and Injured on I-291
A tow operator was struck and injured Friday, Oct. 28, on I-291 in Manchester, Conn. According to news reports, operator Norman Sparrow was on the side of the road at approximately 9:45 a.m. wearing reflective garments and with emergency lights activated when a vehicle in the lane closest to him failed to move over and…
Read MoreDTNA Adds Factory Direct Lytx Camera Package
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced plans to offer a complete factory installed dual camera module from Lytx®, a global leader in video telematics solutions, capable of both road- and driver-facing digital video recording, to speed deployment of the risk-mitigating technology to Freightliner and Western Star trucks. For the first time in any truck,…
Read MoreIsuzu NQR Crew Cab and Chassis Wins Highest Retained Value Award
Price Digests, a data analytics firm focusing on truck residual values and publisher of the Truck Blue Book, has awarded the Isuzu NQR with its 2022 Highest Retained Value Award (HRVA) in the Medium Duty Crew Cab and Chassis category. The award was presented on October 23, 2022, at the American Trucking Association’s 2022 Management…
Read MoreTRAA Reminder: National Crash Responder Safety Week November 14-18
Source: TRAA The Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) offers a reminder that Federal Highway Administration’s annual National Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is set to take place this year from November 14 – 18, 2022. A TRAA release states: “The CRSW is the traffic incident management community’s opportunity to make a difference by…
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