Posts by Editorial Staff
The Good Guys
Tow Times is bringing back a column titled “Good Guys.” It will share stories of towing industry members who do good deeds. I believe people in the towing and recovery industry are generous, and go above and beyond to not only help motorists, but support and raise funds for worthy causes, and become involved in…
Read MorePre-Registration is Open for the Florida Tow Show
Pre-Registration for the 2021 Florida Tow Show, April 8-10, 2021, is now open. The host hotel/show site is the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace in Lake Buena Vista. Pre-register for the show and make hotel reservations at the Florida Tow Show website. For show information visit floridatowshow.com
Read MoreHino Halts North American Truck Production and Sales
Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”) has announced that there will be a “formal pause” of vehicle production at its plants in its consolidated subsidiaries in North America; the West Virginia plant at Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Ltd. and the Woodstock plant at Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., until the end of September 2021. The production pause was…
Read MoreVirtual “Brainstorming with the Pros” to be Repeated
Due to interest in the first virtual “Brainstorming with the Pros” session with Tom Luciano, held on Thursday, January 14, Miller Industries will feature the same session again on January 21 at 7 p.m. EST. The session will contain the four recovery scenarios that were shown in the January 14 session. Availability for the event…
Read MoreRun-of-the-Mill
As I was reading an article on how to recognize a professional tow operator, I was struck with what I thought was an oxymoron: “Your everyday, run-of-the-mill tow operator, above all else, is a professional, and treats you with respect.” I was curious of the exact definition of “run-of-the-mill,” because the way it was used…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Business Mix, Popular Truck Specs and Features, Recruiting Drivers and More
The Tow Times January issue features a look at some of the most requested light- and medium-duty truck specifications and features, how to develop a clearer picture of what business segments bring to your company, a new website with the goal of addressing the tow truck driver shortage, and a review of ANSI safety garment…
Read MoreSeason Finale of HONK’s Get Hooked Podcast
The season finale of HONK’s Get Hooked Podcast: HONK’s 2020 Year in review & 2021 outlook is now live. A link to the episode is here. Hosts Dennis and Y’von recap the 2020 episodes, discuss the future of tow shows, key trends impacting the towing industry, welcome a very special guest and announce a promotional…
Read MoreEdgeTec is New Miller Industries Authorized Distributor in North Texas
Miller Industries has announced that EdgeTec (Edge Truck Equipment Center) is a new authorized distributor in northern Texas. EdgeTec is located at the facility previously occupied by Coker Equipment Sales at 9100 Ambassador Row, in Dallas, Texas. EdgeTec offers the full line of Century, Chevron and Holmes towing and recovery equipment. Miller Industries Regional Vice…
Read MoreMiller Industries Approach Plate Roller Guide
Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. introduces the new approach plate roller guide attachment for added recovery capabilities on 10, 12 and 16 series car carriers. After more than a year of field-testing, Miller Industries has provided tow operators and car carrier owners with a recovery solution providing 180 degrees of light-duty recovery capability at the rear…
Read MoreNow More Than Ever
One of the greatest gifts we have is the gift of choice. Some choices are routine, and some are life-changing. We choose how we react to a situation. We choose to have a salad or a burger. We choose to buy a GMC or a Ford. We all make choices every day; some good, some…
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