Posts by Editorial Staff
Multi-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…
Read MoreSoundOff Signal Partners with ACETECH for Next Generation Advanced Controls Systems
Michigan-based SoundOff Signal®, maker of vehicle lighting, control systems and electronic warning solutions, has announced a joint development and distribution partnership with Ireland-based vehicle intelligence and fleet management provider ACETECH™. The development will allow ACETECH to partner with SoundOff Signal’s leadership in emergency vehicle lighting and integrated control systems to bring new innovation to intelligent…
Read MoreApply For WTRAA Education Scholarships By June 6
Each year the Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (WTRAA) Scholarship Fund, under the Towing and Recovery Associatio of America (TRAA) Education Foundation Inc., awards over $5,000 in scholarships to children and grandchildren of TRAA members to assist them in completing their education. Approximately $5,000 in scholarships are awarded to students each…
Read MoreHighway Thru Hell Tow Operator Ken Monkhouse Succumbs to Heart Attack
An announcement from the Highway Thru Hell TV show confirms that Ken Monkhouse, one of the cast from the show, died May 24 of a heart attack. The full article can be found here.
Read MoreOn A Scale of 0 to 10
When you go to the emergency room or doctor’s office you’re asked to rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10 — zero being no pain and 10 being the most severe. My question to you today is not so much about physical pain, but what about your mental pain? When you own…
Read MoreGoFundMe Page Established for Michigan Towing Company Impacted by “Catastrophic” Flooding
A flooding emergency deemed “catastrophic” has occurred in mid-Michigan after multiple dams failed on the Tittabawassee River during the first of this week. Approximately 10,000 people were asked to evacuate their homes. Flooding resulted from heavy rains that fell in central Michigan on May 17. In the following days, dam failures caused rivers and streams…
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