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17th Annual Tow Trucks for Tots Parade — November 10, 2024, Joliet, IL
Tow Trucks for Tots press release: Tow Trucks for Tots is a nonprofit 501C that collects toys for children at Christmas time. It is made up of mostly family-owned towing companies, their employees, and the towing community throughout the U.S. Tow Trucks for Tots has three main goals: To bring a much-needed toy to a…
Read MoreTow Operator Struck and Killed in Arkansas
A tow operator was struck and killed in the Desha County community of Mitchellville, Arkansas, Thursday, October 24. A news report stated that James Jones, 30, of Dumas was assisting a stranded motorist on the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 65 at approximately 8 p.m. when an approaching vehicle failed to move over to the…
Read MoreOct. 19, 2024 — National Move Over Day
The month of October is National Slow Down-Move Over Month and Saturday, October 19 is National Move Over Day. Move Over laws, designed to protect first responders, towing operators, emergency roadside workers and disabled motorists on the roadside are active in all 50 states. Towing operators, associations and AAA chapters are reminding motorists to heed…
Read MoreAutura and Traxero Join Forces
Autura press release: Autura, a leading provider of government towing management software and a portfolio company of Nexa Equity, and Traxero, a leader in private towing solutions backed by Radian Capital, announced today the merger of the two platforms. This combination advances the shared vision for a fully integrated towing software platform that optimizes every…
Read MoreCar Carrier Chassis Choices, Car Carrier Deck Options, Towing for Auctions, Auction Towing Software, Stabilizing a Tow Truck for Recovery and More
The Tow Times October issue leans heavily into car carrier options and vehicle auctions. Feature articles include chassis brands and models to choose from, points to consider when choosing the best carrier deck for your needs, how towing for auctions can provide opportunities to enter another line of business and diversify revenue and how auto…
Read MoreMore Than Just Towing
I just attended the induction ceremony for the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum Class of 2024. There are certain eligibility requirements to be nominated. Nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria: tow equipment/product innovation, exemplary dedication, industry leadership and professional achievement. There were nine nominees with three coming…
Read MoreAgero Announces 2024 Summer Hustle Winners
Source: Agero Agero has announced the full list of winners from Agero’s Fourth Annual Summer Hustle performance program for tow service providers. The annual program celebrates and rewards the performances and dedication of Agero’s in-network towers and roadside service providers who “hustle” throughout the summer months to deliver high-quality, reliable tow and road services. Through ten…
Read MoreSpecial Museum Edition Truck Raises $155,000 for the Towing Museum
Source: International Towing Museum press release: The annual Towing Museum Meet ‘n Greet and annual auction took place on Saturday, September 28, featuring an incredible donation from Hino Trucks and Miller Industries — a Hino L6 Series truck with a Century 12 Series LCG™ bed. While bids were placed from attendees all over the country,…
Read MoreNew Hold-A-Rotor from Steck Manufacturing
Source: Steck Manufacturing press release Steck Manufacturing has introduced the new Hold-a-Rotor Tool Kit (STC71000). The Hold-a-Rotor is designed to secure automotive and light truck disc brake rotors in place during repairs. Because these professional-grade plugs are design to fit the most common 12- millimeter (green) and 14-millimeter (red) wheel mounting studs, the Hold-a Rotor…
Read MoreTexas Heavy-Duty Intermediate Towing and Recovery Training
A two-day, heavy-duty intermediate towing and recovery training course by the Texas Towing & Storage Association will be held October 12-13, 2024, at the Tarrant County Fire Training Center (4801 Marine Creek Parkway) in Fort Worth, TX. The hands-on training focuses on heavy-duty towability and recovery methods with multiple casualty scenarios. Sponsored by Miller Industries,…
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