Posts by Editorial Staff
Breaking News: New Virtual Towing & Recovery Summit Topic
NEW Session: Maximizing Online Visibility, Ensuring Calls During Uncertain Times This session will be held Wednesday, August 19 at 2 p.m. EST, replacing the Cashless Society session. Jared Fischgrund and Henry Heredia from OMG Tow Marketing will share why and how internet marketing has kept calls coming in. Learn more about what to look for…
Read MorePeterbilt Wins Two Prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Council Awards
Peterbilt Motors Company has received two Manufacturing Leadership Awards from the National Association of Manufacturers in recognition of the plant’s leadership in manufacturing and Peterbilt’s efforts in diversity. Peterbilt was awarded Operational Excellence Leadership for its night shift production initiative and for talent management as a result of the Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (“PBWin”), a part…
Read MoreNevada Tow Operator Killed in Vehicle Crash
A tow operator was killed in a crash on I-15 southbound northeast of Las Vegas Valley on Monday, July 10. The operator was driving an Isuzu flatbed tow truck that collided with the rear of a large Army National Guard vehicle traveling slower than the tow truck. The Nevada Highway Patrol, which responded to the…
Read MoreSilence is Golden
I learned that the phrase “silence is golden” was originally part of an 1848 proverb that states: “Speech is silver and silence is golden.” Knowing when to keep you mouth shut is a great virtue. Sometimes it truly is better to say nothing at all. It’s a behavior that can show higher moral standards. Silence…
Read MoreFlashback F-100s
Editor’s Note: Flashback F-100s of Reidsville, N.C., sells parts for 1948-2008 Ford trucks. Ninety percent of their parts come from Ford trucks purchased in the western U.S. They make regular trips to the West Coast and bring the Fords back to their salvage yard in North Carolina. This is our 2020 Model 337 Peterbilt with…
Read MoreWoman Charged in the 2018 Death of Michigan Operator Nader Chehadi Sentenced to Prison
An Ann Arbor, Mich., woman charged in the crash that killed tow operator Nader Chehadi and a passenger in her vehicle has been sentenced to serve 10 to 30 years in prison. Andre-A Edwards, 27, was behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer that crashed into the rear of a disabled school bus on May…
Read MoreTransport Trailer Enhancements, Diversifying Through Transport, Tow Truck Safety Chains and More
The Tow Times August issue focuses on transport trailers. Features include how tow business owners diversify their services by providing equipment hauling, and trailer options and additions that increase trailer safety and performance. This issue also covers the use of tow truck safety chains, and includes a challenging recovery as operators recover a loaded flatbed…
Read MoreFreightliner Smart Source App Updated
Updates to the Freightliner Smart Source app include a new design, personalized notification options and enhanced product support features to provide an improved user experience for drivers. The Smart Source app helps drivers stay connected with Freightliner for up-to-date product news, training videos and support information. The new features expand on the app’s versatility and…
Read MoreOOIDA Pushes Congress to Waive HVUT in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has asked Congress to provide economic relief to small-businesses by suspending the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for one year as part of the next COVID-19 response package. OOIDA sent a letter to both House and Senate leadership expressing concerns about how the economic downturn has lowered freight rates and…
Read MoreNew Episodes of the Tow Business Podcast
The Tow Business Podcast features news, upcoming events, safety topics and other discussion pertaining to the towing and recovery industry. Download episodes and listen to them according to your schedule and at your convenience. New episodes of the Tow Business Podcast have been announced: Episode 5 — August 2 Episode 6 — August 16 Episode…
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