Posts by Editorial Staff
A Touch of Class
I just read who will be inducted into the Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Noted was the fact the inductees are from the United States, Australia, France and Japan, thus bringing in the international founding of the towing museum. The requirements for being nominated to the Hall of Fame are: 20…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested in Hit-And-Run of Minnesota Tow Operators
Police have arrested a man who allegedly hit two tow operators in a hit-and-run incident in the early morning on May 16 on I-35 south of Lakeville, Minn. The State Patrol said operators Michael Sirek, 39, and Parker Swanson, 23, of Faribault, were working to remove a vehicle from the center median when they were…
Read MoreFreightliner Trucks Debuts New Battery Electric eCascadia
On May 9, Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), unveiled the new eCascadia at ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. The new battery electric Freightliner eCascadia is a zero-emission version of the Cascadia. The eCascadia has multiple battery and drive axle options, providing a typical range of 230 miles (depending…
Read MoreInternational Roadcheck Is May 17-19 With a Focus on Wheel Ends
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct North American Standard Inspections of commercial motor…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
I was in a Hallmark store the other day, and everything was geared toward Mother’s Day. I burst out in tears, because both my mother and mother-in-law have passed. There was a clerk there who saw my tears and asked if she could help. I explained to her how it hit me that I don’t…
Read MoreRotator Options and Maintenance, Popular Heavy-Duty Straps, Podcasts, Light-Duty Recovery Lines and More
The Tow Times May issue is rotator heavy with the feature articles “Rotator Options — Questions to Consider,” and “5 Steps for Rotator Maintenance.” On the cover is the rotator category winner of the 2021 Shine ‘n Star contest: Canton Towing of Canton, Ohio. This issue also covers popular heavy-duty recovery straps and strap basics,…
Read MoreHackney Truck Bodies and Worldwide Equipment Sales Announce New Partnership
Hackney, a brand of ST Engineering Hackney, and Worldwide Equipment Sales have announced an exclusive certified sales and service partnership of Hackney’s commercial product portfolio in the Midwest region. The partnership will deliver Hackney’s specialized side-load bodies and trailers, service bodies and aftermarket parts including shelving through Worldwide Equipment’s network in the Midwest region. Through…
Read MoreTraxero North America Announces Combination of Towing Software Providers
Traxero North America announced on April 14, 2022, that it is bringing together towing industry software providers under one company — Traxero. “Traxero’s family of products are creating a powerful shift in the industry by unifying a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions that empowers towing and roadside assistance businesses to save time and money,” states…
Read MoreFlorida Tow Operator Dies When Towed Vehicle Strikes Him
A Florida tow operator was killed Monday, May 2, when a pickup he was towing struck him. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the operator had repossessed the pickup and was towing it when he pulled over at Southeast Second Street at Southeast 54th Court. He exited the tow truck and went underneath the pickup,…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Introduces Autogrid Option for XLP Carrier
Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has announced a new option for their XLP carrier. The new XLP Carrier Autogrid allows operators to hook to vehicles quickly and easily without manually installing L-Arms. The grid design offers a 3,500 lb. rating and a crossbar that can rotate 90 degrees either side of center. The…
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