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Florida Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Florida Turnpike
A 57-year-old tow operator from Miami was struck and killed Sunday, Jan 6, on the Florida Turnpike in St. Lucie County. The operator, who has not been identified, was reportedly standing next to his tow truck in the southbound lane at 12:06 a.m. when a sedan driven by a 20-year-old Deerfield Beach woman struck the…
Read MoreGenerating Heavy-Duty Calls in the Future, Using Wheel Chocks, Heavy-Duty Maintenance Hotspots and More
The Tow Times February issue covers a lineup topics that include how heavy-duty tow calls will be generated in the future, choosing and using wheel chocks, top maintenance points on heavy-duty trucks and new CDL requirements. In our Recovery Review department, operators perform a “lift and swing” technique to recover a tractor and loaded double…
Read MoreNew Survey Shows More than One in Five Tow Providers Must Turn Down Work
Source: HONK Technologies press release Digital roadside assistance and vehicle transport platform company HONK Technologies has released results from a nationwide survey of 582 towing and roadside providers. The survey indicates that tow providers are feeling the effects of motorists returning to the roadways as public health measures have loosened. More than 1 in 5…
Read MoreAAA 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…
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