Posts by Editorial Staff
Registration Open for TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop and Hill Day 2025
Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: Registration is now open for TRAA’s 7th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will take place on Tuesday, February 25 to Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The move to late February will give us a much less busy Capitol Hill and more time with members of…
Read MoreWorrying About Everything
As an owner of a small towing company, I tend to worry a lot about everything, but I found some quotes that put into perspective how futile it is to worry: When you worry, it saps you of the energy needed to move forward. “Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry,…
Read MoreCheering On the Competition
I’m a Green Bay Packers fan, but last weekend I attended the Indianapolis Colts preseason football game because my granddaughter, along with hundreds of other little girls, was in a cheerleading performance during half-time. When they say “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” — meaning that it’s best to follow the traditions or…
Read MoreProfiting from Low Boy Work, Low Boy Insurance, Tie-down Requirements, Winching and Snatch Blocks, Engaging Employees at Work, Tow Operators as Everyday Heroes and More
The Tow Times August issue has a heavy focus on heavy hauling and transport. We feature towing company owners who explain how they’ve profited after adding low boy hauling to their services, whether you should get lowboy insurance, and guidance from the FMCSA on cargo securement rules. We also cover recovery basics including truck equipment,…
Read MorePaying it Forward
I received a text from a friend who wanted to tell me what happened when she and her husband were at a restaurant celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The waitress asked them if they were celebrating anything special, so they chatted a while and she congratulated them on their anniversary. A little while later, the…
Read More$10,000 Reward Issued for Information Leading to Return of Stolen Tow Truck
A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the return of a tow truck stolen from Elizabeth Truck Center of Elizabeth, NJ. The truck, a 2024 Ford F-450 extended cab with a Vulcan 810 body, was stolen on July 9. It has been painted black and has been seen driving in several New…
Read MoreDoran 360™ SmartLink™ Tablet Collects Digital Tire Pressure and Temperature Data During Walk-Around Inspections
Source: Doran Manufacturing press release Doran Manufacturing, a provider of tire monitoring systems for off-road equipment and over-the-road truck fleets, has introduced the Doran 360™ SmartLink™ TPMS Tablet which allows users to wirelessly read digital tire pressure and temperature during their walk-around equipment inspections. This simplifies and speeds the process of gathering tire pressure and…
Read MoreHino Trucks and Miller Industries to Donate a Hino L6 Series Truck for Towing Auction
Hino Trucks, in collaboration with Miller Industries, is proud to announce the donation of a Hino L6 Series truck with a Century 12 Series LCGTM body to the International Towing Museum. This generous donation will be auctioned off on the evening of September 27, 2024, with all proceeds directed towards supporting the museum’s future expansion…
Read MoreKenworth Introduces PACCAR MX-13 CARB-Compliant Engine for T680, T880, and W990 Models
Source: Kenworth press release Kenworth has introduced a California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant version of the PACCAR MX-13 engine for heavy-duty Kenworth models that meet 2024 requirements. The new PACCAR MX-13 CARB-compliant engine is available to order now on select Class 8 models, including the T680, T880 and W990. Production will begin in the…
Read MoreSafe Fleet Expands Its Safety-As-A-Service Network to Houston, Texas
Supplier of fleet vehicle safety solutions Safe Fleet continues to expand its Commercial Vehicle division’s Safety-As-A-Service (SAAS) network, with a facility in Houston, TX. This new location will service work trucks and the construction, agriculture, refuse and recycling vehicles. This service location will specialize in using premium solutions from its family of tarping, video, and…
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