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Tow Operator Struck, Killed in Sacramento, California
A tow operator was struck and killed Saturday, March 27, by a suspected drunk driver on the shoulder of I-5 in Sacramento, Calif. The tow operator, whose name has not been released, was standing on the shoulder of the northbound lanes at Seamas Avenue, responding to a disabled car at approximately 11:40 p.m. when Larry…
Read MoreSpring, Sprang, Sprung
When I hear the word “spring,” I usually think of the season, but there are more definitions and variations of the word, such as a metal device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled, a natural flow of ground water, the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to…
Read MoreDetroit Assurance Helps Keep Drivers Safe, Comfortable
The Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite of active safety systems uses a sophisticated mix of fused radar and high-definition camera technology to automatically track objects and threats on the road, and then activate in real-time to mitigate collisions. Detroit Assurance 5.0 is spec’d in all of Western International’s fleet of more than 100 Freightliner Cascadia trucks.…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Adds TEC Equipment as a Distributor
Jerr-Dan®, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has added TEC Equipment as a distributor of its complete line of towing and recovery vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Ore., TEC Equipment is a leading dealer of Mack, Volvo, Hino and Isuzu trucks, as well as Wabash and MAC trailers. “We’re pleased that TEC Equipment is investing in…
Read MoreThird Episode of a Live, Online Virtual “Brainstorming with the Pros”
Miller Industries is conducting a third episode of a live, online virtual “Brainstorming with the Pros” session with Tom Luciano. This will be an all-new session featuring several never-before-seen recovery scenarios. The online session will take place Thursday, March 25th at 7 P.M. EST. Availability for the event will be limited, so if you plan…
Read MoreTalbert Announces 2020 Dealer Award Winners
Talbert Manufacturing, which manufactures heavy-haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for 2020. This award recognizes performance in trailer sales, service and parts on behalf of Talbert Manufacturing. This is Hale’s 13th consecutive time in the top spot. The dealership was also…
Read MoreTow Times Heavy-Duty Towing and Recovery Survey
Take the quick Tow Times survey on heavy-duty towing and recovery. It takes only a couple of minutes. Results will be featured in a future issue of Tow Times. Take the survey by clicking here.
Read MoreTow Operators Conduct Memorial and Procession for Las Vegas Tow Operator Killed in Hit-And-Run
Dozens of tow operators participated in a memorial and tow truck procession on March 13 for operator Ryan Billotte. Billotte, 48, who worked for Quality Towing in North Las Vegas, Nev., was struck and killed the night of March 9 by a hit-and-run driver on the shoulder of the 215 Southern Beltway in Las Vegas.…
Read MoreJohn O‘Leary Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Daimler Trucks North America
The Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG has appointed John O’Leary as the next President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) with its brands Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Detroit Diesel Corporation. Effective April 1, 2021, O’Leary follows Roger Nielsen, who retires effective April…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Plans Strong Presence at the Florida Tow Show
The following information is from a Jerr-Dan press release: After more than a yearlong corporate travel hiatus, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Jerr-Dan® is excited to once again attend events while following CDC guidelines, adhering to company protocols and using good judgement. The Florida Tow Show 2021 will be a signature…
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