Posts by Editorial Staff

PACCAR Parts Earns 2022 Military Friendly® Employer Designation

PACCAR Parts has earned the official 2022 Military Friendly® Employer designation. The award is based on PACCAR Parts’ efforts to provide rewarding career paths for veterans and by building strong partnerships with organizations like Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using public data…

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Daimler Trucks North America and Platform Science Introduce Virtual Vehicle

Source: Daimler Trucks North America press release Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), in collaboration with Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, has announced the launch of Virtual Vehicle™, the first open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data, and third-party applications directly from their vehicles. In addition, the…

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Rene Jimenez Joins B/A Products Co.

Rene Jimenez has joined B/A Products Co. in Columbia, Md., where he will provide a key role for B/A, working to bridge the gap between end-users, distributors, B/A, and OEMs through informing and innovating products for the industry, leveraging 30 years of hands-on experience. “Born into the industry, Rene grew up in the family business,…

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S’mores

I was opening the wrapper for a Hershey’s milk chocolate bar (you know me and chocolate) and on the back of the wrapper was a suggestion to spend s’more time together. S’mores is a campfire treat consisting of a toasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers. I liked the way…

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Around the World with Miller Industries, Equipment Financing, Tennessee Tow Show and Museum Weekend Review and More

The Tow Times December issue features a look at international towing companies from Miller Industries, highlights from the 2021 Tennessee Tow Show and Museum Weekend in Chattanooga, Tenn., towing equipment purchasing and financing, light-duty vehicle rollovers and recoveries, and Canadian towing companies partner to recover a damaged propane tanker. Find all this and more in…

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TRAA Legislative Update: Increased IRS Reporting Provisions

Source: Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release “Both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate have been considering proposals to require banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to report to the IRS on all deposits and withdrawals through business and personal accounts worth more than $600 regardless of tax liability. “We…

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Peterbilt Honored as Top Workplace for Women by Women In Trucking

Peterbilt Motors Company was recognized in 2021 by Women In Trucking as a top workplace for women in the transportation industry. This is the fourth time Peterbilt has received the award, which acknowledges the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking and transportation fields. “Cultivating a diverse workforce…

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HONK Launches Business Management Tools for Towing Professionals

Digital roadside assistance and vehicle transport platform company HONK Technologies has announced a new Partner Performance Dashboard designed specifically for tow truck business owners. The new dashboard enables tow business owners to track key performance indicators (KPIs) in one place. The HONK Partner Dashboard gives service providers complete transparency into how their business is performing…

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AAA Activates Tow to Go for Thanksgiving

Source: AAA press release: AAA Tow to Go is back in time for the Thanksgiving holiday to keep impaired drivers off the road. Since 1998, AAA Tow to Go has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road. Tow to Go is available Wednesday through Monday in select locations. When called, a tow truck…

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