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Ohio Governor Signs Legislation with Changes to Ohio Police Towing
Source: Association of Professional Towers – Ohio (APTO) press release On Wednesday July 24th, Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 94, legislation that included several changes to Ohio police towing statutes. It will take effect October 21, 2024. The bill makes several important updates, including: Expands the law enforcement entities that may order the towing…
Read MoreFlip Socket Set Removes Standard and Damaged Capped/Clad Lug Nuts
The new seven-piece half-Inch drive Flip Socket Set (LT1237) from LTI Tools is designed to easily remove standard or damaged capped/clad lug nuts. Each six-point flip socket features dual hex sizes, covering 12 of the most common lug nut sizes. The professional-grade Flip Socket Set is ideal for technicians at repair or tire shops who…
Read MoreTRAA Represents Industry at National Senior Executive Transportation & Public Safety Summit
TRAA July 23, 2024, press release: Last month, traffic incident management (TIM) stakeholders from across the country convened in DC for FHWA’s 4th Senior Executive Transportation and Public Safety Summit focusing on The Future of Traffic Incident Management (TIM). William Johnson, TRAA President, Joanne Blyton, TRAA Past President, Chad Yarbrough, TRAA 4th VP, Linda Unruh,…
Read MoreTalbert Manufacturing Announces 2023 Dealer Award Winners
Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, NJ, as its top dealer for 2023. Hale has remained Talbert’s top dealer for 16 consecutive years. The company has also been named the dealer with the most parts sales in 2023. “Hale continues to exceed…
Read MoreMobile Phones — Extensions of Our Hands?
Mobile phones have become an essential part of our daily lives for more than just being used as a communication device. According to a report from Consumer Affairs, customer review and consumer news platform, 97% of all Americans own a mobile phone; which is about 9 out of 10 of people. Each day, Americans spend…
Read MoreNew EasyWedge Inflatable Air Bag Three-Pack Combo
Steck Manufacturing has introduced the commercial-grade EasyWedge Inflatable Air Bag Three-pack Combo (STC32925). This multi-use air wedge trio is for emergency vehicle access, vehicle repair applications, construction (window and door casement fitting), appliance leveling, DIY home use and more. The EasyWedge trio consists of three bags sized for many applications. With a compact size and…
Read MoreAgero Launches 4th Annual Summer Hustle Program for Service Providers
Agero press release: Agero has announced the launch of its Summer Hustle ‘24 program, “The Performance Series.” Now in its fourth year, Summer Hustle celebrates the dedication and hard work of service providers from across the country. Their efforts play a crucial role in helping Agero deliver high-quality, reliable tow and road services for its…
Read MoreTRAA Change in Leadership
On July 11, the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) reported that William E. Johnson had resigned from his position as TRAA president for personal reasons. “While this is difficult, we sincerely wish him well in all his endeavors and greatly appreciate his many contributions to TRAA over the years,” stated a TRAA press…
Read MoreHeavy Recovery with Fixed Boom Trucks, Documenting Heavy-Duty Recoveries with Drones, Air Cushions at Work and More
The Tow Times July issue goes heavy into heavy-duty recovery with articles focusing on using fixed-boom and integrated trucks for recovery, deploying drones to document the recovery process and locating vehicles, how an Illinois company used air cushions to upright a loaded tractor-trailer with the cargo intact, and things heavy-duty trainers want students to know…
Read MoreWould You Hold Please?
I’m very willing to learn something new, but the new phone system we just had installed has become a bit of a challenge for me. They have been working on transferring to the new system for a while now, and one day I walked into my office and on my desk was a new desktop…
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