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Tow Times Shop Black Friday Clearance Sale
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Read MoreHolding Down the Fort
When I’m going to be away from the shop for a while, as I head out the door I’ll usually yell out to my employees to “hold down the fort,” or in other words, keep an eye on things while I’m away. As an owner of a towing and recovery company I have to wear…
Read MoreShine ‘n Star Grand Prize Winner Features Road Armor Bumper and Custom Wheels
In addition to the eye-catching wrap on the grand prize-winning 2008 Chevrolet 3500 with a Century self-loader, the truck sports a Road Armor bumper with a Smittybilt winch and PIAA lights. Peterbilt Alcoa semi-truck wheels were custom cut to fit this truck.
Read MorePeterbilt Model 579EV Now Available for Customer Orders
Peterbilt has announced that its Model 579EV is now available for customer orders. Customers can spec a 579EV using Peterbilt’s SmartSpec® sales tool at any Peterbilt dealer location across North America, with production expected to start by Q2 2021. Designed for optimal weight distribution and performance, the fully integrated, all-electric powertrain in the Model 579EV…
Read MoreBeacon Funding Celebrates 30 Years of Equipment Financing
Beacon Funding is celebrating 30 years of providing equipment financing. “Over the past 30 years, our talented staff have grown to enjoy a healthy work-life balance while earning an A+ BBB rating,” states a Beacon Funding press release. “We have dedicated ourselves in financing high-quality equipment by providing positive, premium customer service. The Beacon family…
Read More2020 Shine ‘n Star Contest Winners, Purchasing Used Equipment, Towing Software and More
The Tow Times November issue announces the winners of the 2020 Shine ‘n Star contest, which is brought to you by Tow Times and powered by Ford Trucks. The Grand Prize winner is named, along with first-, second- and third-place winners in five categories — plus People’s Choice. This issue also explores what to look…
Read MoreNational Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week – November 9-15
The following is from the TIM Network, which is comprised of individuals representing various TIM disciplines with the goal of facilitating practical and results-oriented communication. “Slow down. Move over. Be safe. Six words that remind all that the lives of motorists and responders depend on effective actions by drivers and the highway heroes who respond…
Read MoreVolvo Group and Isuzu Motors Sign Final Agreements to Form Strategic Alliance
On October 30, the Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2019. The agreements include Isuzu Motor’s acquisition of UD Trucks from the Volvo Group…
Read MoreTow Truck Procession to Honor Tennessee Tow Operator Killed in Semi Crash
A tow truck procession will honor tow operator Robert Clayton, who was killed in a semi crash Wednesday, October 28, on Interstate 24 in Marion County Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Clayton, who was an operator for Monteagle Wrecker Service in Monteagle, Tenn., was assisting a stranded AAA motorist near the Kimball/South Pittsburg…
Read MoreFlorida Tow Show Raffle Truck Giveaway
Pictured: Raffle Truck sponsors Miller Industries and Hino Trucks participated in the live raffle drawing. (From left) Weldon Wright (Miller Industries), Kipp Felice (Miller Industries), Mike Seamon (PWOF), Dan Margelli (Hino Trucks) and Mike Feenane (Hino Trucks). The year 2020 has been a year to remember with live events taking a back seat to COVID-19.…
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