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Oregon Tow Operator Shot and Killed in Confrontation
A tow truck operator was shot and killed Thursday morning, June 17, in a confrontation at an apartment complex in Hillsboro, Ore. Hillsboro police say operator Patrick Ralph Sanford, 51, and another operator were in tow trucks moving vehicles from the parking lot to the street for crews preparing to resurface the lot. Shortly before…
Read MoreTexas Tow Operator Died May 30 From Injuries Received in Struck-By Incident
Texas news sources have reported that a Central Texas tow operator died May 30 from injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle on I-45 south of Fairfield. At approximately 4:40 p.m. on May 28, David Isaac Simmons, 35, of Fairfield, was recovering a vehicle from the center median with his tow truck’s lights…
Read MoreProcession Honors Tennessee Tow Company Owner Who Died in Tow Truck Mishap
According to a report from the Crossville Chronicle of Crossville, Tenn., Ron Miller, 48, of Sparta, Tenn., died May 26 from injuries received when a 2004 Ford F-650 rollback he was working on rolled over him. Miller was the owner of Ron’s Towing of Sparta, and a former White County sheriff’s deputy and Cumberland County…
Read MoreWe Never Did Anything As a Family
I have a tow lady friend who lost her husband a few years ago. We were finally able to get together for lunch to catch up on what’s going on with our families. She commented that her youngest son told her that he felt they never did anything as a family because his dad was…
Read MoreTowing Safety, Low Cost or Free Employee Benefits, Truck Chassis Update, Tow Truck Lighting and More
The major focus of the Tow Times June issue is safety, featuring articles that include “Surviving the Kill Zone” and safety resources available to the industry. This issue also features a look at new product and service announcements from this year’s virtual Work Truck Show, low cost or free employee benefits and tow truck lighting.…
Read MorePACCAR 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…
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