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Technology Addiction and Distracted Driving
I saw a quote that read, “Our obsession with using mobile devices every hour of every day boils down to technology addition. Because it’s an addiction, most people have trouble managing it, especially when driving a vehicle. People of all ages have become addicted to their mobile devices, which can have dire consequences on the…
Read MoreWashington State Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Interstate 5
A Washington state tow operator was killed Wednesday, September 22, on the shoulder of Interstate 5 south of Kalama, Wash. Operator Raymond Mitchell, 33, was assisting a motorist at approximately 10:30 a.m. when, according to reports, a passenger car traveling in the right lane slowed, causing a following log truck with an unloaded bobtail trailer…
Read MoreTennessee Tow Show Adds Two Hotels
In addition to the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown and the Staybridge Suites/Downtown, the Tennessee Tow Show has added the Chattanoogan Hotel and the Days Inn by Wyndham Downtown to the lineup of hotels for the Tennessee Tow Show, which will be held October 6-9, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Limited rooms are available. The cut-off date is…
Read MoreAdded Safety Features from Detroit Assurance
Detroit has added new features to the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems including enhanced and industry-first capabilities designed to improve the overall driver experience and keep drivers and the general public safer. Available for the Freightliner Cascadia and the Western Star 49X spec’d with a Detroit powertrain, the new Detroit Assurance features reduce driver…
Read MoreTEC Equipment Becomes Nevada’s Exclusive Jerr-Dan Distributor
TEC Equipment is now expanding its offering of Jerr-Dan towing and recovery products from Northern California into Nevada as Jerr-Dan’s exclusive distributor. TEC will offer Jerr-Dan equipment combined with the support and network of TEC Equipment, and make financing available to its tow and recovery customers through its in-house financing. “TEC is excited to expand…
Read MoreMassachusetts Tow Truck Driver Dies in Traffic Crash
The driver of a tow truck has died and a passenger injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Milford, Mass. According to news reports, the tow truck was northbound on Route 495 at Exit 50 when it veered out of the traffic lane and traveled over a median guardrail, leaving the truck cab dangling…
Read MoreGM Expands Recall, All Chevrolet Bolts Now Recalled for Fire Risk
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) GM is expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt recall to include model year 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. With this expansion, all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are now recalled due to the risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. The recall applies to all Bolt vehicles, including those that…
Read MoreHappy National Small Business Week
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, and this year that week is dedicated to September 13-17. It’s a time to recognize the small businesses that play a central role in building a strong country, prepared for any obstacles in the future. Did you know that…
Read MoreSoundOff Signal President & CEO, Mark Litke, to Retire; Bryan Nyeholt Named Successor
Source: SoundOff Signal press release SoundOff Signal®, manufacturer of vehicle LED lighting, controls systems, and electronic warning solutions for the law enforcement, amber and government markets, has announced that Mark Litke, president, and CEO, is retiring as of January 2022. The SoundOff Signal board has named Bryan Nyeholt his successor as president. During the remainder…
Read MoreMiller Industries Offers New Toolbox Option for the Holmes DTU
Miller Industries has announced a new toolbox option for the Holmes Detachable Towing Unit (DTU) that offers storage for attachments, tools, rigging and safety gear. The new toolbox option is available as an add-on option when configuring a new DTU, or the toolboxes can be ordered separately to upgrade a current Holmes DTU Gen II.…
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