Posts by Editorial Staff
TowMate 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…
Read MoreI’ll Handle It
I often refer to working with my husband as a two-way street. He goes his way (towing) and I go my way (office). Most of the time, this keeps both of us busy, out each other’s way, and sane. As many of you know, it’s not easy working with your husband 24/7/365, or for that…
Read MoreGeorgia Tow Operator Struck and Killed by Impaired Driver
A Georgia tow operator was struck and killed March 27 on Interstate 75 in metro Atlanta. The Georgia State Patrol said operator Troy Simon was preparing to tow a vehicle in the early morning hours when a vehicle driven by Troyvarius Crumedy, 21, struck two Atlanta Police cruisers, then Simon. Simon was taken to Grady…
Read MoreWyoming Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Interstate 80
A Wyoming tow operator was struck and killed April 3 at milepost 184 on Interstate 80 east of Wamsutter, Wyoming. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, operator and Wamsutter resident Kirby Lugg, 45, was recovering a vehicle in the median at approximately 3:10 a.m. when a 1995 Kenworth driven by Edgar F. Echeverria, 41, of…
Read MoreTRAA Endorses and Secures Inclusion in National Work Zone Awareness Week Resolution
TRAA press release: A bipartisan Senate resolution introduced by Senators Braun and Blumenthal to recognize April 17-21, 2023, as National Work Zone Awareness Week (S.Res.130) has been agreed in the Senate. The goal of the resolution is to raise awareness and educate motorist on how to safely move through and operate in work zones and…
Read MoreApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. In 2020, distracted driving killed 3,142 people. At least eight people a day are killed in distracted driving crashes. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or…
Read More