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Guardian 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…
Read MoreTalbert Announces 2021 Dealer Award Winners
Talbert Manufacturing Inc. has named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for 2021. For 14 consecutive years, Hale has been Talbert’s top dealer, and has shown excellent performance in trailer sales, service and parts. The company is also being recognized as Talbert’s top parts seller for the year. “We…
Read MoreTow Operators Preparing for Electric Vehicles
The following is a press release from the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) The focus on electric vehicles (EVs) in the towing industry continues to grow as more and more electric cars appear on our roads and highways. And rightly so, as they pose a unique risk to emergency responders and the public.…
Read MoreWhat Does It Take?
As a tow truck operator, dispatcher or manager, do you sometimes consider yourself a superhero? What does it really take to be a superhero? I found some quotes from and about some superheroes that I think could relate to the everyday, hard work done by the members of the towing industry: “It’s not the armor…
Read MoreAAA Offers Tow to Go for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
To help keep impaired drivers off the roadways, AAA will again offer its Tow to Go program for the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. The free service, which offers an alternative to driving for motorists who have had too much to drink, began at 6 p.m. Thursday and will continue until 6 a.m. Monday. For those…
Read MoreIsuzu Announces Start of Production for 2023 N-Series Models
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced start-of-production dates for the 2023 model-year editions of its N-Series gasoline- and diesel-powered trucks. Isuzu’s 2023 gasoline-powered N-Series Class 3 and 4 models receive many of the enhancements introduced on the 2022i N-Series diesel trucks including four-wheel disc brakes, exterior cab refresh and interior color scheme enhancements.…
Read MoreJerr-Dan to Begin 50th Anniversary Celebration at 2022 Florida Tow Show®
For Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), the 2022 Florida Tow Show® will be an extra special event for the company and its customers in Orlando April 21-23, as the first event to commemorate Jerr-Dan’s 50th anniversary. “We’re looking forward to representing Jerr-Dan alongside our Florida distributors TruckMax, TLC and Florida Wrecker Sales, and providing…
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Success Toolbox?
The theme for the 2009 Wisconsin Towing Association’s tow show was “Building on Our Future.” At that time, I put in a small cardboard box that looked like a toolbox, a “Tools for Success Kit.” Here’s a list of what was in the toolbox: Pennies — Because teamwork makes good “sense” Band Aid — Because…
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