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Anchorage, Alaska Tow Operator Struck and Killed While Loading Vehicle
Police in Anchorage, Alaska, say a tow operator was struck by a vehicle as he loaded a car that had become stuck in a ditch on the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 29. The operator, who has not been identified upon notification of kin, had responded to the scene where a driver had gone into…
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Read MoreDTNA’s Mount Holly Manufacturing Plant Marks Production of 700,000th Truck
Daimler Trucks North America’s Mount Holly (N.C.) Truck Manufacturing plant recently marked two milestones, its 41st anniversary and the production of its 700,000th truck. The truck, an M2 106 extended cab, was presented to Miller Industries. Miller Industries is a leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment based in Ooltewah, Tenn., and has been a…
Read MoreTake Time to Smell the Roses
My husband and I recently lost what I call the cornerstones of the family – my husband’s mom and dad, who I also consider my mom and dad. It’s been less than three months since mom passed, and while dad had heart health issues, we truly believe he passed away from a broken heart. Like…
Read MoreDaimler Trucks and Waymo Partner on Developing Autonomous Trucks
Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology. Their initial effort will combine Waymo’s automated driver technology with a version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia to enable autonomous driving. Waymo brings over a decade of experience building the World’s Most Experienced Driver™, having driven over 20 million…
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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…
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