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Isuzu North America Corporation has announced that it is establishing a new production base in Greenville County, South Carolina, to expand its vehicle supply capabilities in anticipation of the electrification of commercial vehicles in North America. The company has purchased a 1,000,000 square foot facility on over 200 acres of land that it is converting…

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) consumer recall information regarding Takata air bags: More Takata air bags have been recalled. The recalls, in 2019 and 2020, involve Takata air bags built with non-azide driver inflators (NADI), and are separate from the much larger and ongoing Takata air bag inflator safety recalls. The Problem: The air…

Dispatch Wrecker Service press release: Heavy-duty towing and roadside assistance provider Dispatch Wrecker Service has introduced VERT, a software solution that promises to redefine the way the towing industry operates. With VERT, Dispatch Wrecker Service takes aim at the longstanding issues of trust and transparency that have plagued the towing industry for years. The software…

HAAS Alert press release: The Illinois State Police (ISP) is expanding the number of ways drivers receive alerts when ISP activity is up ahead and they need to slow down and move over. ISP and the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, (DoIT) are partnering with HAAS Alert to expand notifications to select Chrysler, Dodge,…

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.’s first NRR-EV has been put into service. Operated by Red Bull North America, the Isuzu NRR-EV is delivering beverage products throughout Southern California. The advancement of powertrain technologies, collaboration on the body up-fit, and planning of routes, zero-emission deliveries and sustainability in the medium-duty segment are underway. The NRR-EV…

Source: Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: TRAA celebrates the passage of the Move Over Law Day Resolution (S.Res.913) in the U.S. Senate. The resolution supports the goals and ideals of Move Over Laws and urges relevant federal and state agencies, as well as nongovernmental organizations involved in traffic incident management response,…

American Towing & Recovery Institute press release: ATRI has partnered with Statewide Towing Academy (STA) to bring an electric/alternative fuel vehicle program for towing operators to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ATRI and STA announced on January 2 that the organizations have entered into a strategic partnership/licensing agreement that will allow the association to provide their…

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AAA press release: AAA will work to help stranded motorists while also keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. The Auto Club Group has activated its Tow to Go program in select states. “If you’re faced with the decision of driving impaired, put down those keys and pick up the phone to call…

Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: On December 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its “Junk Fee” rule. As a direct result of TRAA’s efforts, we are thrilled to share that the rule does not include the towing industry. The final rule is a significant reversal by the FTC and…