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Towing & 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…
Read MoreGuardian Fleet Services Adds COO to Executive Team, Names New President
Guardian Fleet Services Inc. of West Palm Beach, Fla., has added a chief operating officer to its executive team, and named a new president. Thomas Tedford (left) and Scotty Crockett Towing and recovery industry veteran Thomas Tedford was named chief operating officer of Guardian Fleet Services effective the week of March 28, 2022. Tedford brings…
Read MoreSuspect Charged in Shooting of Indiana Tow Operator
A Missouri man is being held on charges including attempted murder, aggravated battery and neglect of a dependent. According to the Indiana State Police, Joseph Jackson, 22, called them on March 25 when his vehicle had a flat tire on Interstate 70. Jackson had his 4-year-old daughter with him. Tow operator Matthew Roberts, 38, of…
Read MoreIndiana Tow Operator Shot, In Critical Condition After Responding to Disabled Vehicle Call
A tow operator was shot and is in critical condition after responding to a disabled vehicle call on I-70 in Hendricks County, Ind. The Indiana State Police was called at approximately 10:15 a.m. Friday to respond to I-70 eastbound near a rest park at the 64 mile marker, where they found the victim. According to…
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