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Daimler Truck North America Enters Partnership with Hexagon Purus for Battery Electric Freightliner eM2
Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA), the nation’s largest manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles, has entered into a long-term agreement with Hexagon Purus, a leading manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, to provide complete vehicle integration of the battery electric Freightliner eM2, which was developed to serve vocational applications. The integration, provided by…
Read MoreMuncie Power Products Personnel Announcements
Muncie Power Products, Inc. has made two personnel announcements. The company has announced Mike Krieger as the regional sales manager for the Western region as well as Mexico. Krieger will focus on leading the field sales team in the West. In this position, he will put an emphasis on understanding customers needs and creating a…
Read MoreCrash Responder Safety Week (CRSW)
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration: Image: International Association of Fire Chiefs Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 13 –17, 2023. This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA )-sponsored initiative communicates the simple steps everyone can take to keep roadway responders and the public safe around traffic incidents. Every minute of every day, law…
Read More2023 Fleet Survey, Custom Lighting, Truck and Vehicle Weights, Museum Weekend Review and More
The Tow Times November issue features the annual Tow Times Fleet Survey, a look at industry trends from over 500 participants nationwide, how custom lighting can turn work trucks into show trucks, what to consider when determining weight ratings and the weights of tow trucks and equipment, and a review of this year’s Museum Weekend…
Read MoreAgero’s 2023 Summer Hustle Winners
Below is the full list of winners from Agero’s Third Annual Summer Hustle performance program. The annual program celebrates and rewards the outstanding performances and dedication of its in-network towers and roadside service providers hustling throughout the summer months. From June through August, Agero’s tow and roadside service providers across the country who deliver top…
Read MoreTOW — The Office Worker
The government is famous for using acronyms — abbreviations from the initial letters of words — for many of their agencies, programs, etc. For example, some acronyms we are familiar with are the FMCSA, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and DOT, Department of Transportation. Sometimes acronyms drives me crazy, especially if they’re used without an…
Read MoreFreightliner to Offer Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine
Freightliner is working with Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) to offer the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in its heavy-duty Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The X15N is the first natural gas engine to be designed specifically for heavy-duty and on-highway truck applications, with 400 to 500 hp and 1,450 to 1,850 lb-ft of torque. “We have…
Read MoreTRAA Names Education Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Fund Recipients
Source: Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: The TRAA Education Foundation, Inc. is proud to provide annual scholarship aid to students furthering their education through its Scholarship Fund. Since 1990, the TRAA Education Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist…
Read MoreCathy Brumgard Retires from the International Towing and Recovery Museum
Source: International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum October 5th press release: The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum would like to extend gratitude and appreciation to our office manager, Cathy Brumgard, who, following our annual museum weekend events, is entering retirement after six years with the museum. During her…
Read MoreNational Slow Down Move Over Day Recognized Across the Nation
Saturday’s National Move Over Day, held the third Saturday each October, was recognized with news stories and events across the country in states including Ohio, North Carolina, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Wisconsin, Arizona, Washington and New York. Emergency responders, fire/rescue, law enforcement, tow operators, EMS and roadway workers gathered to promote awareness of the laws, which…
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