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International Roadcheck Is May 17-19 With a Focus on Wheel Ends
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct North American Standard Inspections of commercial motor…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
I was in a Hallmark store the other day, and everything was geared toward Mother’s Day. I burst out in tears, because both my mother and mother-in-law have passed. There was a clerk there who saw my tears and asked if she could help. I explained to her how it hit me that I don’t…
Read MoreRotator Options and Maintenance, Popular Heavy-Duty Straps, Podcasts, Light-Duty Recovery Lines and More
The Tow Times May issue is rotator heavy with the feature articles “Rotator Options — Questions to Consider,” and “5 Steps for Rotator Maintenance.” On the cover is the rotator category winner of the 2021 Shine ‘n Star contest: Canton Towing of Canton, Ohio. This issue also covers popular heavy-duty recovery straps and strap basics,…
Read MoreHackney Truck Bodies and Worldwide Equipment Sales Announce New Partnership
Hackney, a brand of ST Engineering Hackney, and Worldwide Equipment Sales have announced an exclusive certified sales and service partnership of Hackney’s commercial product portfolio in the Midwest region. The partnership will deliver Hackney’s specialized side-load bodies and trailers, service bodies and aftermarket parts including shelving through Worldwide Equipment’s network in the Midwest region. Through…
Read MoreTraxero North America Announces Combination of Towing Software Providers
Traxero North America announced on April 14, 2022, that it is bringing together towing industry software providers under one company — Traxero. “Traxero’s family of products are creating a powerful shift in the industry by unifying a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions that empowers towing and roadside assistance businesses to save time and money,” states…
Read MoreFlorida Tow Operator Dies When Towed Vehicle Strikes Him
A Florida tow operator was killed Monday, May 2, when a pickup he was towing struck him. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the operator had repossessed the pickup and was towing it when he pulled over at Southeast Second Street at Southeast 54th Court. He exited the tow truck and went underneath the pickup,…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Introduces Autogrid Option for XLP Carrier
Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has announced a new option for their XLP carrier. The new XLP Carrier Autogrid allows operators to hook to vehicles quickly and easily without manually installing L-Arms. The grid design offers a 3,500 lb. rating and a crossbar that can rotate 90 degrees either side of center. The…
Read MoreTRAA Executive Cabinet Election Results
The results of the Towing and Recovery Association of America’s 2022 Executive Cabinet election were announced at the conclusion of the association’s Annual General Membership Meeting held Friday, April 22. TRAA’s newly elected Executive Cabinet members are: President: Joanne Blyton (incumbent) 1st Vice-President: William Johnson 2nd Vice-President: George Kuntz (incumbent) 3rd Vice-President: Vaughn Gobel 4th…
Read MoreAt Survivor Fund Golf Classic, Miller Industries Teams with Marietta Wrecker Service to Donate $5,000
Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. is has announced the winner of the Survivor Fund Golf Classic “Closest to Pin” contest prize. This year’s Closest to Pin winner is Angela Barnett. What is special about this year’s prize is that Miller Industries and Marietta Wrecker Service teamed up to donate $5,000 to the Survivor Fund in…
Read MoreIt’s Okay to Cry
I think when the subject of mental health comes up, most people really don’t know how to respond to it. Ask a tow operator how to do a recovery, and he can give you a detailed lesson. Ask a tow operator to figure out what might be going on with someone having a mental health…
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