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South Carolina Tow Operator Killed in Hit-and-Run on Interstate 95
A tow operator was killed Sunday, November 7, in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 in Dillon County, S.C. Operator Steven Bullard, 48, of Red Springs, N.C., was assisting a motorist with a disabled vehicle at approximately 11:30 p.m. when what is believed to be a semi-tractor struck the operator and tow truck and kept…
Read MorePennsylvania Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-80
Pennsylvania State Police have reported that a tow operator was struck by a vehicle and killed Saturday night, November 6, on Interstate 80. The crash occurred near mile marker 184 in Clinton County. According to reports, the operator, James. P. Corl, 80, owner of Valley Truck and Trailer in State College, died at the scene…
Read MoreOne More Call
I’m a tow operator, on my last call of the day. Thinking of what’s for dinner, whistling as I go out the door on my way. Pull up to the vehicle I’m going to tow, but don’t see the owner — not a good sign. Check to see if the owner is around. No…
Read More2021 Shine ‘n Star Winners, Light-Duty Vehicle Rollovers, Towing Software Comparison and More
The Tow Times November issue unveils the winners of the 2021 Shine ‘n Star Contest. This much anticipated issue names the first, second and third place winners in the light-, medium-, heavy-duty, car carrier and working truck categories, plus the new rotator category and shout-outs. Part 2 of the “Light-Duty Vehicle Rollovers and Recoveries” article…
Read MoreATA Chief Economist Pegs Driver Shortage at Historic High
Source: ATA press release: On October 25, American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello said the current driver shortage has risen to 80,000 – an all-time high for the industry. “Since we last released an estimate of the shortage, there has been tremendous pressure on the driver pool,” Costello said. “Increased demand for freight, pandemic-related…
Read MoreAAA Donates $50,000 to the Survivor Fund
Source: AAA Press Release: AAA Inc. donated $50,000 to the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund at the annual Wall of the Fallen ceremony commemorating roadside heroes who have lost their lives in service to others. [Editor’s Note: The October 9 ceremony was part of Museum Weekend, held during the…
Read MoreNew Dual Fork Holders from Miller Industries
Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. has introduced new dual fork holders for heavy-duty towing. While traditional single fork holders have an optional bolt-on extender to add a wider stance to the fork, this new dual fork holder no longer requires the additional wider-stance extender, reducing cost for tow companies, and more than doubling efficiency when…
Read MoreOregon Tow Operator Struck and Killed by Tractor-Trailer on I-5
A tow operator was struck and killed Wednesday, Nov. 3, while recovering a vehicle on I-5 southbound near Roseburg, Ore. Operator Henry Alan Lichtwald, 63, of Roseburg was recovering the vehicle at approximately 10:50 p.m. when, according to Oregon State Police, the driver of an approaching tractor-trailer failed to move over and struck the tow…
Read MoreHino Trucks Ushers in Third Generation of Vehicle Connectivity
Hino Trucks has introduced Hino Edge, the company’s new, third generation connected vehicle solution. Hino Edge synergizes the digital connection between the fleet customer, dealer network, Telematics Service Providers (TSP’s), and Hino Ultimate Support Center. The solution replaces Hino Insight and is included on qualifying 22MY and newer Hino conventional trucks as standard equipment. Hino…
Read MoreMHC Safety Team Wins Safety Excellence Award
Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) has announced that it won the Safety Excellence award from the National Safety Council’s Green Cross for Safety program. MHC was recognized for its highly effective vehicle safety program, which was developed in 2012 to train employees on the importance of defensive driving skills. The National Safety Council Green Cross for Safety…
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