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I recently heard a tow truck operator say, with some sarcasm, “What do I know? I’m just a tow truck driver.”  This statement really had me boiling. No, you are not just a tow truck driver. You are a professional tow truck operator and if you don’t think that way, then you are just a…

There’s a proverb that towers need to heed to live a fulfilling life balance, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” It’s a reminder that life isn’t just about work, because without play, life’s grind can become unbearable. I learned this lesson the hard way. When you’re first starting a towing business,…

Our local police department’s police dog, K-9 Tango and his handler, along with several other K-9 units from the county were at our shop to do some reinforcement training. The discipline, speed and accuracy of these police dogs are something to see in action. Police dogs can be specialized to perform in very specific areas.…

After a recent discussion, I researched Paul Harvey and his famous saying, “And now you know the rest of the story.” Here’s what I found: One of the giants of the radio industry was Paul Harvey. Spanning four decades on the airwaves, Paul Harvey spoke in a smooth, velvety voice. He told stories that captured…

Getting ready to go to work, a kiss goodbye and in the tow truck you go. I say a prayer you have a good day and you’ll be safe on the roads as you tow.   It doesn’t matter the weather or road conditions; you just smile, wave and be on your way. I know…

My Mom didn’t wear jeans because she said she wore them when she went out to work in the barn. I didn’t start wearing jeans until I was in high school. Bell bottoms and hip hugger jeans were popular then. You’re probably wondering what a great fitting pair of jeans has to do with towing.…

With the holidays here, my granddaughter has been singing many traditional holiday songs like “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Being three years old, she is often told to “turn her listening ears on.” To me, she’s a typical three-year-old and I can only imagine what she’s thinking when she’s told this, and then her…

I just attended the Wisconsin Towing Association’s Board meeting which was held at a member’s place of business. Besides towing, this member does truck repair and this is their second location. The building and facility are brand new and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. A lot of thought and detail were put into the planning and…

There’s a song written and sung by John Denver titled, “Rocky Mount High.” Back in 1972 when the song was released, it was banned by some radio stations as many people thought it meant getting high on drugs, but in reality, it meant getting high on life. Denver found that the beauty, sights and sounds…

I just attended the induction ceremony for the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum Class of 2024. There are certain eligibility requirements to be nominated. Nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria: tow equipment/product innovation, exemplary dedication, industry leadership and professional achievement. There were nine nominees with three coming…