Posts by Editorial Staff
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profits. These loans can provide economic support to help alleviate temporary loss of revenue. EIDL…
Read MoreRegistration Open for Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Registration is open for the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, October 9-11, at the International Towing Museum and The Westin hotel in Chattanooga, Tenn. A listing of 2020 museum packages includes hotel packages, tickets to events such as the Hall of Fame Meet & Greet/Casino Night/Auction, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and more are…
Read MoreTow Operator Struck and Killed in California
A 61-year-old tow operator, from Dublin, Calif., was struck and killed on June 23 as he assisted a motorist in a disabled vehicle on I-280 in Redwood City, Calif. The operator, who was identified verbally on a news report on KTVU, was a contractor for the Bay Area Freeway Service Patrol, which works with Caltrans…
Read MoreStrong as an Ox
I believe most people have heard the saying “strong as an ox” or “steady as on ox.” Like horses, oxen are draft animals used for, among other things, plowing and pulling carts or wagons. An ox is actually nothing more than a specially-trained dairy or beef steer. These beasts can weigh 1,500- to 3,000 lbs.,…
Read MoreWisconsin Safety Stand Down Event Promotes Emergency Worker Safety
Wisconsin police, paramedics, firefighters, tow truck drivers and road workers gathered Thursday for a “Safety Stand Down” event to encourage motorists to use caution when approaching emergency workers on the roadside. See the news story here.
Read MoreButton Strip Tool from Access Tools
The Button Strip Tool from Access Tools is designed to aid in a long-reach-tool car opening by being inserted into narrow gaps to grab vertical buttons. The tool is inserted into the top of the door, then manipulated to grab the button to pull up. The Button Strip Tool is constructed of a strong polymer…
Read MoreAgero Purchases Road America from MAPFRE Asistencia
Agero announced it has purchased the assets of Road America Motor Club from MAPFRE Asistencia. Agero will take over roadside and accident support for Road America’s more than 100 U.S.-based insurance, auto reseller, fleet, RV and other diverse client programs. The acquisition comes as MAPFRE Asistencia looks to refocus its key assets globally, ultimately deciding…
Read MoreShine ‘n Star Entry Deadline is June 30
The entry deadline for the 2020 Shine ‘n Star is getting closer — June 30. Send photos of your tow trucks for a chance to win great prizes. There’s no purchase necessary, and first place winners in five categories — light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty, car carrier and working truck — will receive cash prizes, commemorative plaques…
Read MoreGetting Off the Merry-Go-Round
Running a towing and recovery business in normal times is a challenge for sure, but with all the events happening over the last few weeks and months, my life seems like I’m on a merry-go-round and I’m asking myself how can I make it stop. My head is spinning with trying to keep everything straight…
Read MoreVirginia Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-95 In Fredericksburg
A Virginia tow operator was struck and killed Thursday, June 11, on an entrance ramp to Interstate 95 in Fredericksburg, Va. According to the Virginia State Police, operator Louis J. Rich, 29, of Locust Grove, Va., was on the shoulder of southbound entrance ramp at Plank Road when a 2020 Chevrolet Impala driven by Christopher…
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