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Pennsylvania Tow Operator Killed While Securing Truck For Tow
News reports state that a tow operator for Herring Motor Co. of Somerset, Pa., was killed early today, July 27, as he secured a truck for towing. Thomas Hoket, 26, of Johnstown, was securing the truck during a service call on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, approximately 7 miles west of Somerset. He was pronounced deceased at…
Read MoreMiller Industries Offers New Shipping Container Transport Package
Source: Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. press release: Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. now offers a Container Transport Package for their 16 and 20-Series LCG™? carriers. This new container package features a hydraulic chain-drive system providing a powered method for loading and offloading 10- and 20-foot shipping containers. The package also integrates container-specific securement devices…
Read MoreNational Move Over Day Resolution
Note: The following was submitted by Angela Roper Barnett, executive director of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Connecticut, regarding a draft resolution by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. The resolution proposes a National Slow Down Move Over Day. To view the resolution, visit towtimes.com. Senator Blumenthal is seeking support for a National Slow Down Move Over…
Read MoreDave Jones Award Nominations
Get ready to nominate an exemplary towing operator or company owner for the 2022 Dave Jones Leadership Award, named for the visionary towing pioneer Dave Jones. The winner is chosen by the Jones family. Deadline is August 15, 2022. To make a nomination, go to https://towtimes.com/2022-dave-jones-leadership-award-nomination/
Read MoreDoes it Really Matter?
I was curious about the dictionary definition of the word “wrecker.” Here is what I found: 1a: One who searches for, or works on, the wrecks of ships (as for rescue or for plunder) b: Tow truck 2: One who wrecks. Especially one whose work is the demolition of buildings. I then looked up the definition…
Read MorePromise Yourself
Like many towing companies, we offer the use of a truck for groups participating in holiday parades. This past Independence Day parade was no exception. The exception came as the parade was going to begin. The guys in the shop worked all week to get the trailer ready for the band that was going to…
Read MoreFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Renews IITR’s Application for Car Carrier Securement
Source: International Institute of Towing and Recovery press release The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced its decision to renew the application from the International Institute of Towing and Recovery (IITR) for an exemption from 49 CFR 393.112 to allow commercial vehicle operators to continue to secure automobiles, light trucks and vans using…
Read MoreAllstate Roadside 2021 Ring of Honor Award
Source: Allstate Roadside press release Allstate Roadside was in full force at the first major industry event of the year, the Florida Tow Show in Orlando in April. In addition to talking with hundreds of service providers and other industry players, Allstate Roadside presented educational seminars, hosted or co-hosted major events including a rally to…
Read MoreMaryland AAA Operator Struck and Killed While Assisting Motorist
A CBS 13WJZ Baltimore news report states that a AAA worker died Tuesday, July 5, as he was assisting a motorist with a disabled vehicle on westbound Route 50 in Bowie, Md. Maryland State Police said Anthony Okozi, 69, of Upper Marlboro was parked behind a van straddling the left lane and left shoulder with…
Read MoreAudio Article: Tow Challenges and Tips for Handling EVs
Tow Challenges and Tips for Handling EVs From the July 2022 Issue of Tow Times Magazine Last year there were 62 different electric vehicle (EV) models on U.S. roads, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. Another recent report states that number is expected to nearly double this year alone, representing a challenge for the tow…
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