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Updated: New York Tow Operator Struck and Killed on the Long Island Expressway
The 47-year-old tow operator who was struck and killed Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3:20 a.m. while assisting a disabled vehicle on the Long Island Expressway near Queens, New York, has been identified as Carlos Santiago of Howard Beach. According to hews reports, Santiago and the driver of the disabled vehicle were in the westbound lanes…
Read MoreFlorida Tow Operator Struck and Killed on the Florida Turnpike
A 22-year-old tow operator from North Lauderdale, Florida, was struck and killed on the Florida Turnpike near Plantation at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, October 8. The Florida Highway Patrol said the operator, who has yet to be identified, was outside of his truck after arriving to assist a disabled vehicle when the driver of a…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Tow Operator Killed in Crash with Freight Train
A tow operator was killed in a crash with a freight train Tuesday, October 4, near Ravenel, South Carolina. An initial investigation revealed that Kevin Scott, 52, was driving a flatbed tow truck at approximately 4:30 p.m. when he attempted to cross train tracks near Salters Hill Road and Drayton Street and was hit by…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Dies from Medical Emergency While Clearing Crash
A tow operator in Bakersfield, Calif., has died from a medical emergency while clearing a crash on Tuesday, October 4. The Bakersfield Police Department said the operator was working a minor injury crash at approximately 5:22 p.m. on Coffee Road north of Stockdale Highway when the operator died. The operator’s identity has not been made…
Read MoreTraining Begins at the Tennessee Tow Show
Tennessee Tow Show activities kicked off with training classes by WreckMaster and the Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA). WreckMaster’s first day included classroom training by instructor Casey Burrows on all aspects of heavy-duty recovery. ERSCA’s class by instructor Shane Coleman covered light-duty towing and recovery. Hands-on training segments for both classes were scheduled…
Read MoreThe 2022 Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade, Gearing Up for Winter, Dealing with Floodwaters, Honoring the Fallen and More
The Tow Times October issue contains the ever-popular Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade, a selection of entries in the 2022 Shine ‘n Star contest. With the recent impacts of Hurricane Ian, readers in flood-affected states will find this issue’s article “Dealing with Floodwaters and Flooded Vehicles” especially useful. In addition, the issue features tips for…
Read MoreThere’s a First Time for Everything
I received a text from a friend that read: “I saw my first ever female tow truck driver today. Can’t believe it’s the 21st century and that’s the first time I’ve seen a girl tow truck driver …. Lol.” As the saying goes, there’s a first time for everything. I think the traditional roles for…
Read MoreFreightliner Upgrades Popular Models in New Plus Series
Freightliner has introduced the new Plus series — enhanced versions of its M2 and SD models, including the M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 108SD Plus, and 114SD Plus. The enhanced models provide a major update to the interior and electrical systems of the M2 and SD models, which represent the leading medium-duty and one…
Read MoreVolvo Trucks Begins Production of Heavy Electric Trucks in Europe
As the first global truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo Trucks is now starting series production of heavy electric, 44-ton trucks. The company will offer electric versions of the its heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. These models represent around two thirds of the company’s sales. With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six…
Read MoreAgero Announces Enhancements for Clients, Customers and Service Providers
Agero has announced a series of platform enhancements and services for clients, customers and their service provider network. The updates are steps Agero has taken in transforming the driver support experience to increase efficiency, speed service completion and offer new options for consumers. “Aging vehicles and higher traffic volumes are equating to robust demand for…
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