Posts by Editorial Staff
Zip’s/AW Direct Receives Awards from Landoll Company LLC
Landoll Company LLC recently awarded Zip’s/AW Direct of New Hampton IA, their Dealer of Excellence and Top Aftermarket Service Center awards.
Read MoreYou Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till it’s Gone
Singer/songwriter, Joni Mitchell visited Hawaii and was excited to see paradise. She arrived late at night, and the next morning she threw open the curtains and was surprised to see, instead of paradise, a parking lot. Here are some of the lyrics to a song she wrote after that experience: Don’t it always seem to…
Read MoreERSCA and Crosby Partner for Industry Training
The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) has announced it is partnering with KITO CROSBY and becoming a Crosby Training Alliance member. “This combination of ERSCA and Crosby brings together two industry leaders to combine their ability, resources and capabilities in a joint effort to deliver exceptional training opportunities for the towing industry,” states…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for Labor Day Weekend
AAA press release: As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in select states (see below), offering a safe…
Read MoreFirst Two Recipients of the Garden State Towing Association’s Mary Leigh Barbusin Scholarship Fund
The Garden State Towing Association (GSTA) has announced the first two recipients of its Mary Leigh Barbusin Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was established in honor of the GSTA’s longtime executive director Mary Leigh Barbusin. The scholarships assist GSTA members’ children who wish to pursue a college education or technical degree at an accredited technical/vocational…
Read MoreRegistration 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…
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