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AAA Tests Vehicle Technology Designed to Keep Drivers Engaged
AAA press release: As vehicles become increasingly automated, drivers may be tempted to become less engaged on the road. Automakers have designed two types of systems to keep drivers engaged, but how effective are they? AAA conducted new real world testing of these systems and determined which one is the best and why the technology…
Read MoreAre We There Yet?
As a child, do you remember sitting in the backseat of the car on your way to grandma and grandpas and it seemed like it was taking forever to get there? Remember asking your mom and dad, “are we there yet?” for the 100th time? That’s how I feel right now about going to the…
Read MoreHit-And-Run Leaves New Mexico Tow Operator in Critical Condition
A tow operator was struck and critically injured Friday, Jan. 28, in Abuquerque, N.M. The operator was reportedly cleaning up at a crash scene when a vehicle swerved into him. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The Abuquerque Police Department is investigating the crash.
Read MoreWhat Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
When you were a kid, I’m sure you were asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Kids today will tell you they want to be someone such as a firefighter, ballerina, professional athlete or even a gamer. I don’t think many – unless they have grown up in the towing business…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Celebrates its 50-Year Anniversary
Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) and a single brand leader in the towing and recovery industry, has announced its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1972, Jerr-Dan initially built carriers and trailers and introduced the first aluminum carrier in 1977. Over the past 50 years, Jerr-Dan has become recognized as a leading manufacturer of light, medium…
Read MoreNew Jersey Tow Operator Saves Crash Victim from Burning Vehicle
John Jay “JJ” Tashjian, a tow operator from Nick’s 24 Hour Towing Service in Rutherford, N.J., is being lauded for his actions in saving a driver from a burning vehicle on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kearny, N.J. According to news reports, Tashjian was traveling northbound on the NJ Turnpike in the early morning hours…
Read MoreTexas Tow Operator Struck and Killed by Hit-And-Run Driver in Houston
A tow operator was struck and killed Saturday, Jan. 22, by a hit-and-run driver in northwest Houston. The operator, an independent AAA driver who has yet to be identified, was reportedly loading a disabled vehicle on Highway 290 near Pinemont when he was hit at approximately 2 a.m. The driver of the disabled vehicle was…
Read MoreCanadian Tow Operators Honor Colleague Struck and Killed by Snowplow
On Thursday, Jan. 20, approximately, 100 tow operators took part in a procession in Ottawa, Canada, to honor Phillip Smith, 33, who was struck and killed by a snowplow Monday, Jan. 17. The incident occurred during a winter snowstorm. Smith was assisting a driver with a stuck vehicle on Highway 417 when he was struck…
Read MorePilot Program Will Train Persons Ages 18-20 to Operate CMVs in Interstate Commerce
According to the Federal Register, on September 10, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a pilot program to allow persons ages 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. That pilot was never implemented. However, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which was signed into law…
Read MoreUrgently Secures Up to $75 Million in New Financing from Highbridge, Onex Credit and Whitebox Advisors
Urgently, a provider of digital roadside and mobility assistance services, announced on December 22, 2021, it has secured up to $75 million in debt financing from certain funds managed by Highbridge Capital Management, LLC (“Highbridge”), Onex Credit and Whitebox Advisors. to help the company advance its mission in the roadside assistance market and to develop…
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