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CW Mill Clutch Pump Kits
CW Mill Hydraulic Clutch Pump Mounting Kits equip a vehicle with live hydraulics, which means they can have hydraulic pressure anytime the engine is running, regardless of engine RPMs or gear selection, and can be used for an array of applications such as hay bale beds, salt spreaders, snow plows, dump bodies, ground probes, airplane…
Read MoreHuntington Bancshares And TCF Financial Corporation Announce Merger
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (“Huntington”) (Nasdaq: HBAN; www.huntington.com), the parent company of The Huntington National Bank, and TCF Financial Corporation (“TCF”) (Nasdaq: TCF; www.tcfbank.com), the parent company of TCF National Bank, announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger with a total market value of approximately $22…
Read MoreTime to Enter the New 2021 Shine ‘n Star Contest
This year’s Shine ‘n Star contest has even more chances to win. In addition to the first, second and third place winners in the light-, medium and heavy-duty categories, and grand prize, this year there’s a rotator category as well. Also, there are new Shout Out categories: Most visually appealing vinyl wrap Most visually appealing…
Read MoreSpring is for Planting
I came across a poem titled For the Garden of your Daily Living. It seemed appropriate during springtime, and a great reminder of “you reap what you sow,” or in other words, you eventually have to face up to the consequences of your actions. Use this planting advice to make your garden grow both in…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Severely Injured by Suspected DUI Driver
Police arrested a man Thursday, April 15, in Modesto, Calif., for alleged driving while intoxicated after he crashed his vehicle into a tow truck, seriously injuring the tow operator. According to the California Highway Patrol, operator Sammie Franks, 55, was driving a tow truck east on Highway 12 near the Camanche Reservoir at approximately 5:20…
Read MoreThe Wall of the Fallen, Hiring Salespeople, Rotator Special and More
The Tow Times April issue brings you the story behind the Wall of the Fallen, the industry’s memorial to honor and remember tow operators who lost their lives in the service of others. Topics also include the benefits of using salespeople to take your business to the next level, why using a winch to load…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Adds Truck Source of Perry, Oklahoma, as a Distributor
Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has added Truck Source of Perry, Oklahoma, as a distributor of its complete line of towing and recovery vehicles. Centrally located in Oklahoma, between Tulsa and Oklahoma City and with easy access to several interstate highways, Truck Source is a rapidly growing distributorship with deep roots in the…
Read MoreMiller Industries Donates Online “Brainstorming with the Pros” Funds to Towing Museum
The following is a Miller Industries press release: Miller Industries donated funds raised from their first two online “Brainstorming with the Pros” sessions with Tom Luciano to the International Towing Museum and Hall of Fame. Many businesses suffered significant loss of revenue during the pandemic crisis of 2020. This is especially true for the tourism…
Read More2021 Survivor Fund Golf Classic Held Thursday, April 8
The 2021 Survivor Fund Golf Classic was held Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Celebration Golf Club in Kissimmee, Fla. Twenty-four teams of golfers made up of towing company owners and industry suppliers took to the links after a noon lunch and 1 p.m. shotgun start. Events included golfing contests and competitions, a happy hour/awards…
Read MoreIsuzu North America Corporation And Gatik to Develop Fully Autonomous Medium Duty Trucks
Isuzu North America Corporation and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks. Isuzu is a market leader in Low Cab Forward (LCF) trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets. Gatik is the industry leader in automating on-road transportation networks for B2B middle-mile logistics. The collaboration will…
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