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PACCAR Parts Celebrates New Louisville Parts Distribution Center Groundbreaking
PACCAR Parts celebrated the groundbreaking for its new parts distribution center (PDC) in Louisville, Kentucky. The new 260,000-square-foot PDC will increase parts availability for dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions of the U.S. and provide parts capacity to support new truck and engine models. “The Louisville PDC will use the latest…
Read MoreTennessee Tow Show to Feature Full-Size Safety Display
In 1996, the National Safety Council established June as National Safety Month with the goal of increasing public awareness of safety and health risks and decrease the number of injuries and deaths in homes and workplaces. This year’s Tennessee Tow Show, which will be held October 6-9, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tenn., will feature a special…
Read MoreFlorida Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-295 in Jacksonville
A tow operator was struck and killed at approximately 2:40 a.m. while assisting a stranded motorist on I-295 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Florida Highway Patrol said the operator had loaded the motorist’s vehicle and was partitlly blocking the left lane near Blanding Boulevard. An approaching SUV driven by a 23-year-old woman swerved to avoid the…
Read MoreDispatchers — They Tell You Where to Go
I receive the Milwaukee Biz Times, a publication with the latest business news for business leaders from southeast Wisconsin. The most recent issue highlighted the inaugural showcase of “Notable Executive Assistants.” The article spotlighted accomplished professionals in the region who “keep their organizations running smoothly, playing a crucial role in the success of their companies…
Read MoreNew Detroit DD13 Gen 5 Engine
The Detroit DD13, 13L engine is now available with new features and power ratings. Changes to the engine are focused around efficiency, robustness and thermal management, all of which contribute to a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximum uptime. The DD13 Gen 5 engine is 60 lbs. lighter than its predecessor due to…
Read MoreBeacon Funding Blog Features Resources for Equipment Financing and More
In March, Beacon Funding Corporation launched its redesigned and responsive blog at BeaconFunding.com/blog. The new section on Beacon Funding’s website provides visitors easy access to articles and videos about equipment financing. “It’s our goal to help clients be successful in each facet of their business,” said Amber Stevens, Creative Director of Beacon Funding. “From marketing…
Read MoreHONK Offers Online Transport Solution for Auto Retailers/Supports Branch Insurance
HONK Technologies has announced a new solution — On-Demand Vehicle Transports — which provides the auto retail industry with one-click, same day or advance scheduling vehicle pick-ups and deliveries. Services of the short-distance (less than 100 miles) transport solution include scalable on-demand vehicle transport, touchless vehicle delivery of newly purchased cars, Contactless service for pick-up…
Read More2021 Survivor Fund Golf Classic Raises Record Amount
The International Towing Museum announced that the 12th annual Survivor Fund Golf Classic raised just over $20,000 for the Survivor Fund — the first time in the tournament’s history that money raised exceeded $20,000. “As with most events, the 2020 tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19, so we weren’t quite sure what to expect this…
Read MoreMobile Video Computing Solutions
Mobile Video Computing Solutions (MVCSOL), which provides video telematic solutions under the CruiseCam brand name, connects vehicles to the internet and provides web-based models to help organizations manage their fleets. The company recently launched a safety campaign for 2021 and beyond during the 2021 Florida Tow Show®. The campaign focuses on forward collision avoidance and…
Read MoreBe Like Tow Mater
Most everyone in the towing industry knows the name Tow Mater or Mater from the movie Cars. Mater’s body is in the shape on an old 1950’s tow truck and he is a special character from a place called Radiator Springs. Although he may seem silly and dim-witted, he has a vast knowledge of automobiles,…
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