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Jerr-Dan Debuts New JD60 Independent Heavy-Duty Wrecker
Source: Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has released a new 3-stage, 60-ton heavy-duty wrecker to their product range. The new addition to their independent wrecker lineup has an SAE boom rating of 120,000 lbs. when fully retracted and 25,000 lbs. fully extended. The 3-stage boom provides a maximum reach past…
Read MoreBe a Good Egg
I was decorating Easter eggs with my granddaughter and a few egg idioms came to mind. While eggs and towing don’t seem to be related, I’m sure you’ve heard, or even used, some of the following sayings that offer some good advice: Good egg. The opposite of a bad egg, being a good egg describes…
Read MoreOnlineImpoundAuctions.com Goes Nationwide
Online Impound Auctions LLC has announced the launch of OnlineImpoundAuctions.com platform nationwide. OnlineImpoundAuctions.com is an online auction platform designed to allow tow lot owners to dispose of abandoned vehicles and maximize sales revenue. “At no cost to the seller, and the lowest bidder cost in the industry, our live auction platform both increases your bidder…
Read MoreTowing & Recovery Hall of Fame Names Class of 2022
The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has announced it will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame this fall. The inductees hail from the United States, Australia, France and Japan, making it one of the most diverse Hall of Fame classes ever. “This year’s inductees embody the museum’s international…
Read MoreCall for Shine ‘n Star Entries, Salvage Vehicles, Online Auctions, Motor Club Benefits, Saving Fuel and More
The Tow Times April issue is the official call for entries to the 2022 Shine ‘n Star beauty contest. Visit shinenstar.com for all the details on entering, prizes and more. This issue also addresses salvage vehicles with feature articles “Make Money with Online Auctions” and “Salvage Vehicle Loading Accessories.” Additional topics include tow truck warning…
Read MoreNew 2022 Kenworth Heavy-Duty Body Builder Manual
The new 2022 Kenworth Heavy Duty Body Builder manual offers detailed information and guidelines useful in the truck body planning and installation processes. The manual is specific to chassis with 2021 EPA emissions level engines and focuses on the Class 8 Kenworth T680, T880, T880S and W990 models equipped with the 2.1-meter wide cab. Early…
Read MoreShaun Skinner Appointed an Executive Officer of Isuzu Motors Limited
Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan (IML) has announced that Shaun C. Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., and Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, Inc., has been appointed as an executive officer of IML. The appointment marks the first time that a local executive of an overseas Isuzu distributor has been named to…
Read MoreApril is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which began on Friday, April 1, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched its eighth annual U Drive. U Text. U Pay enforcement and awareness campaign. NHTSA’s U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences – including…
Read MorePeterbilt Announces New Natural Gas Engine for New Medium-Duty Trucks
Peterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the availability of the Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine in its new medium-duty Models 536 and 537. The latest B6.7N engine has 200-240 HP and 520-560 lb-ft torque while emitting 50% lower NOx emissions than current EPA standards. A member of the Peterbilt new medium-duty lineup, the non-CDL…
Read MoreTowbook & Rocket Auction Launch Partnership
Rocket Auction has announced their partnership and upcoming integration with cloud-based towing software provider Towbook. Rocket Auction offers a free and simple auction tool that the company says will provide Towbook customers an easy way to sell impound auctions to a national audience. Towbook customers will have the ability to click what impound vehicles they…
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