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Tow Times 2024 Fleet Survey
It’s time to add your input for the Tow Times 2024 Fleet Survey. Scan the barcode to take the short survey, or click https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024FleetSurvey Look for the results in a future issue of Tow Times magazine.
Read MoreKentucky Tow Operator Struck and Killed by Commercial Truck on I-64
A Kentucky tow operator was struck and killed Wednesday, September 25, on I-64 in Bath County. Operator Troy Caldwell, 54, of Morehead, KY, was loading a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck near mile marker 124 when a westbound commercial truck hit him. State police received a call about the incident at 5:17 p.m.…
Read MoreWalking in Someone Else’s Shoes
I’m getting a bit tired of watching TV and listening to the radio and their ads for what’s coming in November. I’m sure you know what I mean. Several towers I have talked to said they’ve stopped watching TV all together. While not watching TV or listening to the radio seems like a good idea,…
Read MoreAAA – The Auto Club Group Ranks #1 by J.D. Power for “Digital Insurance Shopping Experience”
AAA – The Auto Club Group press release AAA – The Auto Club Group (ACG) announced it has been ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for the digital shopping experience, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to ACG’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional digital experiences…
Read MoreRandy Meyer Racing Team SDMO Press Conference at the Tennessee Tow Show
Source: TRAA press release The Randy Meyer Racing Team will hold a press conference to promote Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) laws on Friday, September 27th at 2 p.m. in the Chattanooga Convention Center exhibit hall during the Tennessee Tow Show. The press conference, led by champion drag racer Megan Meyer, will be held at…
Read MoreTRAA Education Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Fund Recipient Announcement
Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: The TRAA Education Foundation, Inc. is proud to provide annual scholarship aid to students furthering their education through its Scholarship Fund. Since 1990, the TRAA Education Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist them…
Read MoreElite Towing and Tim’s Towing Partner to Acquire Walt’s Wrecker Service
Elite Towing of South Carolina has announced its partnership with Tim’s Towing of Savannah, Georgia, in the strategic acquisition of Walt’s Wrecker Service LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, further strengthening their ability to serve large commercial customers and law enforcement agencies with towing, recovery and transportation requirements across the Southeastern United States. “The 80-year history of…
Read MoreZacklift MANTIS 20K Sidepuller
The new MANTIS 20K sidepuller is the latest addition to the Zacklift side recovery equipment line. • Independent outriggers with the widest stance on the market designed for multi-directional low pulls • 20,000-lb. hydraulic winch • Pull capacity: 20,000 lbs. • Winch capacity: 20,000 lbs. • Unit weight: 3,800 lbs. • D ring tie-back points…
Read More2024-2025 Tow Times SourceBook, Towing Museum Auction Truck, Using a Lobbyist, Towing Electric Vehicles and More
The Tow Times September issue contains the industry’s premier buyer’s guide: the 34th annual SourceBook. You’ll also learn about the International Towing Museum’s 2024 auction tow truck, a Century 12 Series LCG mounted on a Hino L6 Series chassis. This issue also features articles about using a lobbyist for maximum effect, towing and recovering electric…
Read MoreTRAA: Congressional Letter to FTC on Towing Industry’s Behalf
Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: TRAA has been hard at work defending the towing industry against the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed “Junk Fee” Rule. Last week, as a direct result of TRAA’s efforts, a bi-partisan letter was sent from Congress to the FTC urging the agency to leave the towing industry out of…
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