Posts by Editorial Staff
What’s Been on Your Mind?
I was happy to see in the October issue of Tow Times with the results of the 2021 Tow Times Fleet Survey, It totally addressed some of the issues that have been on my mind. The percentage of companies having 2 to 4 employees was 37 percent, which included the owner, and 5 to 10…
Read More2021 Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade, Fleet Survey, Business Succession, Light-Duty Rollovers and More
The Tow Times October issue features dozens of dazzling trucks in the 2021 Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade, a sampling of entries in this year’s Shine ‘n Star contest. This issue also includes the 2021 Fleet Survey (in which over 520 participants provided input on their fleet and future plans), equipment used for light-duty rollovers…
Read MoreNew Book about Bill Jackson and the Beginnings of Air Cushions in the USA
Bill Jackson’s son Bruce Jackson has released new book titled: Air Cushions: The beginning Coast to Coast USA 1975 The book contains some 230 black-and-white photos of the 1975 trip by Bill, his wife Cicely, Bruce and Fred Noble to introduce air cushions to the United States, along with comments by Bruce. The photos depict:…
Read MoreAgero Summer Hustle Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner Announced
Agero has officially concluded their #AgeroSummerHustle sweepstakes, and the grand prize winner of the Ford F-150 has been announced: Ronald Rodriguez of Meagan’s Towing & Recovery in Danbury, Conn. “We’d like to congratulate Ronald and all those who participated this summer,” states an Agero press release. “We value your hard work and dedication to helping…
Read MoreAAA: Recent Roadside Tragedies Underscore Need to Slow Down, Move Over
AAA press release: AAA Research Reveals That Some Drivers May Not Grasp the Danger They Pose To Those at the Roadside Following the deaths of two AAA tow providers, The Auto Club Group is raising awareness of the dangers emergency responders face on the roadside and how critical it is that drivers follow move over…
Read MoreInternational Truck Launches Newly Designed MV Series
International Truck has announced the launch of the new International® MV™ Series, the next generation of International’s medium-duty vehicles. “The new International MV Series features thoughtful design that includes premier safety features, head-turning styling, simplified TEM integration and uptime enhancements,” said Debbie Shust, vice president, Medium-Duty Truck. “We listened to customers feedback and developed a…
Read MoreKenworth Introduces 2021 Medium Duty Body Builder Manual
Kenworth has published a comprehensive, 132-page online body builder manual focused on Kenworth’s new medium conventional lineup ranging from Class 5 to light Class 8 models. The 2021 Kenworth Medium Duty Body Builder Manual offers detailed sections on safety and compliance, dimensions, body mounting, frame modifications, CAN Communications, electrical, power take-off (PTO), exhaust and aftertreatment,…
Read MoreNHTSA Orders Crash Reporting for Vehicles with Driver Assistance/Automated Driving Systems
Source: NHTSA press release: In late June, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems (ADS) to report crashes. This action will enable NHTSA to collect information necessary…
Read MoreTechnology Addiction and Distracted Driving
I saw a quote that read, “Our obsession with using mobile devices every hour of every day boils down to technology addition. Because it’s an addiction, most people have trouble managing it, especially when driving a vehicle. People of all ages have become addicted to their mobile devices, which can have dire consequences on the…
Read MoreWashington State Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Interstate 5
A Washington state tow operator was killed Wednesday, September 22, on the shoulder of Interstate 5 south of Kalama, Wash. Operator Raymond Mitchell, 33, was assisting a motorist at approximately 10:30 a.m. when, according to reports, a passenger car traveling in the right lane slowed, causing a following log truck with an unloaded bobtail trailer…
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