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Talbert 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…
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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…
Read MoreWe Need an Advisory Board
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be establishing and facilitating an advisory board to be known as the “Women of Trucking Advisory Board.” Their goal is to “promote organizations and programs that will provide education, training, mentorships or outreach to women in the trucking industry as well as recruit women into the trucking industry.”…
Read MoreTow Operator Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Las Vegas
A tow operator was struck and killed Tuesday, March 9, by a hit-and-run driver while working on the roadside in Las Vegas, Nev. Ryan Matthew Billotte, 48, an operator for Quality Towing, was hit on the 215 Southern Beltway near Decatur. The Nevada Highway Patrol received a call regarding the incident at 7:47 p.m. Trooper…
Read MoreTackling the Cost of Towing Insurance, Heavy Recovery Support Equipment, Electric Vehicle Fires and More
The Tow Times March issue explores the topic of insurance captives and how towing companies are forming them to contain insurance costs and gain control. This issue also focuses on support equipment operators use to make heavy recovery jobs easier, quicker and safer. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) fires can create new challenges and possible hazards…
Read MoreDriver Technologies Selects HONK For A Co-Branded Roadside Assistance Solution
HONK Technologies, the digital platform connecting drivers and towing professionals, has announced that it is now managing a co-branded roadside assistance program for Driver Technologies. This New York-based tech company provides AI-based automotive technology that transforms a driver’s phone into a dashcam designed to improve road safety and lower insurance costs. Driver is a hardware-free…
Read MorePeterbilt Launches Updated Vocational Models 567 and 520
Peterbilt Motors Company has announced updates to the vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks. The key updates are found in the new VMUX electrical system, which delivers enhanced functionality and seamless integration with different types of bodies for vocational customer applications. Exterior updates to the Model 567 include a cab-mounted side mirror, bright air intake…
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