Posts by Editorial Staff
Trusted 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…
Read MoreBreaking 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…
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