Posts by Editorial Staff
Beacon 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.…
Read MoreMust Be a Full Moon
“Must be a full moon” is a common phrase used whenever things start to go a little haywire. There may not be any scientific proof of this, but in my experience it certainly seems that more strange traffic incidents happen during a full moon. I’ve heard of others experiencing crazy things during a full moon,…
Read MoreTwo Montana Tow Operators Struck and Killed During Vehicle Recovery on I-90
Two tow truck operators were struck and killed Sunday, Oct. 25, while recovering a disabled vehicle from a ditch on Interstate 90 near Columbus, Mont. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the operators, a 28-year-old male from Reed Point and a 37-year-old male from Billings, had two tow trucks positioned in the eastbound passing lane…
Read MorePennsylvania General Assembly Proposes Tougher Penalties for State’s Move Over Law
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has approved stiffer penalties to violators of the state’s Move Over Law. Senate Bill 1281 would establish a point system for violations, double the fines for a first summary offense and require the Pennsylvania DOT to educate the public regarding the changes. The bill has been sent to the Governor’s office.…
Read More“PPE: Last Line of Defense in Fighting COVID” Webinar
Join Brown & Brown Insurance for the webinar “PPE: Last Line of Defense in Fighting COVID,” on Oct 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., EDT. “Seven months into the battle with COVID and employers are still being sent mixed messages from federal and local government on how to best protect their workers,” states a press release…
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