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Promise 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…
Read MoreTips for Towing Electric Vehicles, Business Diversification, Using Spreader Bars, Maintaining Older Equipment and More
The Tow Times July issue examines points to consider when towing electric vehicles, risks and rewards of business diversification, spreader bar standards, ratings and assembly, and the benefits of maintaining older equipment. This issue also features a look at a mini workhorse of the towing industry — the skid steer loader, tow light regulations and…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for Fourth of July Weekend
To help make roadways safer during the Fourth of July weekend, AAA will be activating its “Tow to Go” program as an option to driving while impaired. The service, which is available free to AAA members and non-members, will be in effect from 6 p.m. Friday, July 1, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 5. Those…
Read MoreTow Show or No Tow Show
The Wisconsin Towing Association recently held their annual tow show and celebrated 55 years as an association. For me and my family, that weekend was always considered our vacation. If you have a small towing company, I’m sure you know what it’s like to take time off and away from the business. Thankfully, for our…
Read MoreWestern Star Expands 49X Heavy Haul and Construction Capabilities
Western Star has announced new options available on its 49X model that will widen coverage for heavy haul and construction applications. First, Western Star introduces the optional Power Hood for the 49X, designed to allow for higher horsepower and more cooling for set-forward front axle configurations. Made from the same impact-resistant, durable, lightweight molded resin…
Read MoreHONK Announces Towbook Integration Testing with Towing and Roadside Assistance Partners
Digital roadside assistance and vehicle transport company HONK Technologies has announced it is currently exploring integration options with Towbook, which offers cloud-based towing software for dispatching, impounds and reporting. The initial integration enables partners to receive, accept and manage HONK towing and roadside assistance jobs from within their Towbook system and get paid instantly after…
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