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Be a Good Egg

I was decorating Easter eggs with my granddaughter and a few egg idioms came to mind. While eggs and towing don’t seem to be related, I’m sure you’ve heard, or even used, some of the following sayings that offer some good advice: Good egg. The opposite of a bad egg, being a good egg describes…

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What Does It Take?

As a tow truck operator, dispatcher or manager, do you sometimes consider yourself a superhero? What does it really take to be a superhero? I found some quotes from and about some superheroes that I think could relate to the everyday, hard work done by the members of the towing industry: “It’s not the armor…

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What’s In Your Success Toolbox?

The theme for the 2009 Wisconsin Towing Association’s tow show was “Building on Our Future.” At that time, I put in a small cardboard box that looked like a toolbox, a “Tools for Success Kit.” Here’s a list of what was in the toolbox: Pennies — Because teamwork makes good “sense” Band Aid — Because…

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A Little Disappointed

My husband and I recently went on a road trip, and I have to say I was disappointed in a few things along the way. With the price of gas and fuel right now, we watched for a gas station where we could use our fuel card and at least save a little bit. While…

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Couch or Tow Truck

My husband and I were going shopping for a new recliner, and as we walked into the furniture store, the wife of a fellow tower was walking out. We began chatting, and found that she was shopping for a new couch. She said she knew what she wanted, but was afraid to spend the money.…

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Thought I would pass along some jokes to go along with the Valentine card or gift you give to that special someone. The towing and recovery industry can be hard on relationships. Take time to make the ones you love smile today. What did the paper clip say to the magnet? “I find you very…

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Are We There Yet?

As a child, do you remember sitting in the backseat of the car on your way to grandma and grandpas and it seemed like it was taking forever to get there? Remember asking your mom and dad, “are we there yet?” for the 100th time? That’s how I feel right now about going to the…

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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

When you were a kid, I’m sure you were asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Kids today will tell you they want to be someone such as a firefighter, ballerina, professional athlete or even a gamer. I don’t think many – unless they have grown up in the towing business…

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Happy Birthday Ernest Holmes, Sr.

Ernest Holmes, Sr., was born on January 17, 1883, and the reason to celebrate his birthday is because he was the inventor of the first tow truck. In 1916, his friend John Wiley needed help recovering his Ford Model T, which was off the road and upside down in a creek bed. Holmes eventually got…

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When Distress Turns Into Stress

I can always hear the exasperation in a customer’s voice when they call needing a truck towed. While having your personal truck down can ruin your day, if a truck used for business is down, that is distress that turns into stress. Not only are you looking at the downtime and the cost of towing…

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