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My job description says I’m a tow truck operator. I can winch you out of the ditch, change your flat tire, give you a jump start or tow your disabled vehicle to a repair facility. But do you know what else I can do? I can be a husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter, sister…
Read MoreFleet Favorite from Temple Towing
This is my daily driver and my favorite of all the trucks I have driven for the company I work for — a 2016 Freightliner M2 106 extended cab with a 2016 Chevron 1016. It was built by Coker Equipment Sales Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The truck is pictured in a field of bluebonnets, which…
Read MoreSouth Dakota’s Move Over Month Honors Fallen Tow Operator
In February, the South Dakota legislature finalized a resolution naming the month of June as Move Over Month in the state. The resolution honors the memory of Watertown, S.D., tow operator Dale Jones, 47, who was struck by a vehicle and killed on January 4 as he was assisting a motorist. The month of June…
Read MoreMHC Kenworth Adds New Location in Tennessee
Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) has opened a new location in Murfreesboro, Tenn., to offer increased support to customers operating in Nashville’s metropolitan area. MHC Kenworth – Murfreesboro features a 12,000-square-foot parts warehouse. The facility offers parts for all truck makes that are rigorously tested to ensure quality and backed by an industry standard warranty. “The new…
Read MorePortable, Vehicle-Mounted Hand-Washing Station
National Fleet Products, a global source for aftermarket accessories for commercial vehicles, has introduced its new portable and vehicle-mounted hand-washing stations. The product design allows water and hand sanitizer to be dispensed anywhere, and application-specific hardware enables units to stand on their own or to be mounted to a variety of vehicles. The President’s Coronavirus…
Read MoreMulti-Vehicle Crash in California Critically Injures LAPD Officer and Tow Operator
A Los Angeles police officer and a tow operator were critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday, June 3 in the city’s South Central district. A news report stated that eight people were injured crash. An LAPD SUV, a tow truck and and at least one other vehicle were involved. The officer…
Read MoreTow Truck Operator PPE, Tow Truck Lighting Options, Roadside Safety Tips and More
Safety is the focus of the Tow Times June issue, and topics include how the coronavirus has changed the way tow operators view personal protective equipment, truck lighting for safety on-scene and while in tow, and our safety writer Patrick Gratzianna offers 10 tips to improve your odds of staying safe in hazard-rich environments. As…
Read MoreKnock Knock
How many times has a kid told you a knock-knock joke and while you groaned at the punchline, the kid just laughed and laughed? Most often, knock-knock jokes are just plain annoying, but on the flip-side, the great thing about a knock-knock joke is it’s interactive. You have to respond to get the punchline. I…
Read MoreWisconsin Tow Operator Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver While Attempting to Rescue Turtle
A news story on Fox6Now states that a tow operator was struck and killed today, Friday, May 29, by a hit-and-run driver as the operator attempted to rescue a turtle that was crossing into traffic on northbound I-94 in Racine County Wis. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. The operator had reportedly pulled over…
Read MorePeterbilt Reintroduces Model 389 Pride & Class Package
Due to popular demand, Peterbilt Motors Company has announced the return of the Model 389 Pride & Class package. The Model 389 Pride & Class package was introduced with a limited production run in 2014 and 2017. Key external features of the package include a highly polished hood crown surrounding a classic style louvered grille…
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