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Memorial Procession for Texas Tow Operator Struck/Killed
Tow operators joined in a memorial procession Friday, Aug. 28, in New Braunfels, Texas, to honor tow operator Tristin Cother. Cother, 22, was killed Aug. 20 when he was struck by an 18-wheeler on the shoulder of Interstate 35 in Kyle, Texas. He was a tow truck operator with his family’s business, The Wrecker Man Towing…
Read MoreVoting is Open for Shine ‘n Star People’s Choice
Vote now for your favorite tow truck entered in the 2020 Shine ‘n Star contest. Click here to vote. Voting ends September 30. Limit of one vote per IP address per day. Follow Tow Times Facebook page for more Shine ‘n Star updates. The Shine ‘n Star contest is brought to you by Tow Times…
Read MoreIt’s Up to All of Us
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed in August 1920 and gave women the legal right to vote. I was excited and proud to register to vote when I became 18. I knew how hard the women before me had fought to give me that right. I’m sure most of you are registered…
Read MoreHONK Increases Touchless Roadside Assistance Calls by 54 Percent During Pandemic
On August 6, 2020, HONK Technologies, the platform connecting drivers and towing professionals, detailed key metrics that demonstrated its growth and momentum during the first six months of 2020, despite economic conditions created by COVID-19. “HONK’s investments in machine learning and automation have enabled the company to expand its operational efficiency,” stated a Honk Technologies…
Read More55-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer from Talbert Manufacturing
The 5553TA traveling axle trailer from Talbert Manufacturing is designed to transport a wide range of vehicles and equipment, from large tour buses and shipping containers to skid steers, mini-excavators and low clearance equipment such as rollers and pavers. The 5553TA offers a planetary winch and Talbert’s redesigned piggy-back cylinder with a 5-inch diameter allowing…
Read MoreNavistar Announces Membership in CharIN E.V.
Navistar announced its membership in CharIN E.V., a global conglomerate of industrial and automotive companies focused on advancing the adoption of electric vehicles through the development, promotion and implementation of the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery powered electric vehicles. While previously a participant, its membership means Navistar now officially…
Read MoreTow Summit Free Intro Panel Session Available for Viewing
If you missed this year’s virtual Tow Summit free intro panel you can still view the session by clicking this link. The topic: How has the pandemic changed your business management? Most small businesses were impacted by the recent pandemic. What did this dramatic and sudden drop in business teach towing company owners? The panel…
Read MoreTexas Tow Operator Killed in Roadside Crash
Police in Kyle, Texas, have reported that a tow operator Tristen Cother, 22, was killed on the shoulder of Interstate 35 early Thursday morning (August 20). Cother’s tow truck and a box truck were parked on the side of the interstate when an 18-wheeler driven by Jose Luis Juarez of Laredo, Texas, struck the two…
Read MoreTrusted Mentor and Adviser
My heart is heavy today as I lost someone close to me, my mother-in-law, Diane. I know I would not have survived learning how to run my business if it wasn’t for her being a mentor and adviser. My husband started helping out at the family-owned service station when he was 12. I started helping…
Read MoreAccess Tools Easy Off Twist Socket Set
Access Tools has a product designed to aid in the removal of damaged or locked lug nuts during roadside services. The Easy Off Twist Socket Set works to remove damaged or locked lug nuts without a key. With exclusive sure-twist grip technology, locked wheel lugs spin off with no effort. Five socket sizes fit virtually…
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