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Jerr-Dan Introduces the JD25 INT to Replace Current 25 Ton Wrecker
Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) has announced the JD25 INT, a new replacement model for its current 25-ton wrecker. Available in both single and tandem axle body configurations, the updated heavy-duty integrated wrecker is designed for towing medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and tractor trailers. The new underlift has a rated capacity of 32,000…
Read MoreDaimler Trucks North America Receives SuperTruck 3 Award
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) was named as one of the recipients awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the third SuperTruck initiative. In total, the DOE will be funding 25 projects with $199 million following the goal of putting cleaner cars and trucks on America’s roads, including long-haul trucks powered by…
Read MoreBe Easy on Yourself
“How are you? How is it going?” People ask me this all the time, and my response is, “fine.” But am I really fine? Most often I’m tired, stressed and wondering where the day went. Life in towing is not easy. It takes a toll on your mind, body and spirit. The following poem is…
Read MoreFord Pro Offers Complimentary Services for Commercial Customers
Ford Pro™ Intelligence is making it easier for commercial customers to benefit from telematics to help boost their businesses’ productivity – whether they’re deploying gas-powered or electric vehicles – with complimentary data services. Ford Pro Telematics Essentials is a complimentary web-based application that is available to all commercial customers using gas-powered Ford vehicles with embedded…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Operator Dies in Traffic Collision
A tow operator in Colton, Calif., has died in a collision with a school bus and another other vehicle. According to the Colton Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of La Cadena Drive and Litton Avenue on Nov. 9 at 1:08 p.m. The Colton Joint Unified School District bus involved in the collision did…
Read MoreSouth 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…
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