Posts by Editorial Staff
Indiana Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Toll Road
A tow operator was struck and killed Thursday, January 18 on the Indiana Toll Road at mile marker 114.2 north of Shipshewana in LaGrange County. The Indiana State Police reports that crews were on the scene of an incident at that location at approximately 9:40 a.m. cleaning up a diesel spill and removing a tractor-trailer…
Read MoreHelp in Setting Personal and Business Goals
The New Year is a great time to set some personal and/or business goals. For many, though, these new resolutions only last a couple of weeks or, if you’re lucky, a few months. I think the key is to find a mentor or an experienced and trusted advisor to help you achieve the end goal…
Read MoreSunshine State Towing Association 2024-2026 Executive Board Election Results
The Sunshine State Towing Association (SSTA) has released the election results for its 2024-2026 executive board. President: Brett Holcombe, vice president: Amanda Balboa, second vice president: Kelly Barrett, secretary: Alexis Margaret Ramos, treasurer: Crystal Griffin. The SSTA thanks the McGovern Law Firm for facilitating their election.
Read MoreTRAA & Randy Meyer Racing Partner on National Slow Down Move Over Campaign
TRAA press release: The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc. (TRAA) and Randy Meyer Racing Inc. (RMR) are pleased to announce their new partnership on a national Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) campaign featuring two-time National Hot Rod Association World Champion Megan Meyer as the TRAA Ambassador to Motorsports. Despite all 50 U.S. states…
Read MoreTruck Chassis Availability, Insurance Update, Digital Payments, Winter Maintenance Tips and More
The Tow Times January issue explores the current state of truck chassis availability, insight on what the insurance scenario may look like in 2024, boosting cash flow with digital payments, and winter maintenance recommendations for heavy-duty truck chassis. We’ll also address the reasons for industry rules and regulations, and in the Recovery Review department, Colorado…
Read MoreFlorida Activates AAA’s Move Over for Me Law
AAA press release: With the start of the new year, new laws go into effect including Florida’s enhanced Move Over law. Floridians have long been required to move over for first responders, tow trucks and municipal vehicles. Now, drivers are required to move over for a disabled vehicle displaying either its hazard lights, emergency flares…
Read MoreUpdate: California Tow Operator Struck and Killed on New Year’s Eve
A tow operator was struck and killed Sunday, December 31, in Spring Valley, California. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on southbound State Route 125 north of Jamacha Road. The CHP responded to the scene reported as a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The operator…
Read MoreEducation – School, Work and Life
My Mom used to yell at us as we were running out the door to catch the bus for school to “learn something today!” I did the same thing to my kids as they were heading off to school. Education, whether it be in a school atmosphere, work related or every day life’s lessons, helps…
Read MoreThe Will-Burt Company Acquires Clark Masts Systems Limited
Source: Will-Burt Company press release The Will-Burt Company, designer, manufacturer and seller of mobile telescoping mast, tower, and integrated trailer systems, has announced the acquisition of Clark Masts Systems, LTD. Clark is known globally for their field and vehicle deployed telescopic pneumatic mast systems. “We are pleased to add the high-performance Clark Mast range of…
Read MoreNew Jerr-Dan MPL-60 Integrated Wrecker
The all-new Jerr-Dan MPL-60 integrated wrecker has a 6,000-lb underlift, a 24,000-lb. (retracted) boom, (8,000 lbs. extended), and a modular aluminum body that maximizes storage and deck space. Hydraulic rear spades with a multi-position, ground-compacting foot design help improve stability when winching and recovering vehicles, and fully-proportional Electro-Hydraulic (EH) controls enhance smooth multi-functional operation. For…
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