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AAA press release: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, AAA is not only gearing up to assist more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide, but it’s also taking steps to prevent impaired driving tragedies. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go service in select locations to offer a confidential and free ride for drivers…

The U.S. Congress has passed legislation to end California’s controversial Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) mandates for electric vehicles. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted to repeal the state’s EPA-granted waiver to reach zero carbon emissions by 2025, and a waiver to lower nitrogen oxide emissions for heavy-duty trucks. The House of Representatives had previously passed…

Danco Products press release: Danco Products, a manufacturer of towing and hauling equipment, has recently announced that it remains a family-owned business after celebrating 52 years in the manufacturing industry. Originally established by Daniel Reynolds, the co-founder of Jerr-Dan corporation and eventual founder of Danco, the company continues to be run by his family today.…

TRAA press release: If there’s one thing that’s true, it’s that change is inevitable. After 12 years of dedicated service, Cynthia Martineau has decided to retire and submitted her resignation as TRAA’s Executive Director to the Board of Directors effective July of this year. Cynthia is leaving the association with big shoes to fill, having…

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, announces Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel as its 2024 top dealer. Hale, headquartered in Voorhees, New Jersey, earns this spot for the 17th consecutive year alongside being the dealer with the most parts sales. Other dealers in the top 10 of 2024 include Blackburn Truck…

The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum announced nine inductees into its Hall of Fame, Class of 2025, from six states and Japan, who will be honored at a special ceremony later this year. “This year’s exceptional class of inductees truly embodies the diverse spectrum of leadership that has shaped the international…

Urgent.ly, Inc.press release: Urgent.ly, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULY) (“Urgently”), a U.S.-based provider of digital roadside and mobility assistance technology and services,  announced on March 18, 2025, a new multi-year customer partner contract with an innovative provider of on-demand towing and roadside assistance. When the partnership officially launches this month, Urgently will begin providing light duty towing,…

Kenworth press release: Kenworth announced on March 19, 2025, it will end production of its 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models),T800W (wide-hood), and the C500 in 2026. The decision is due to evolving emissions regulations and component constraints as the industry moves forward with new, more efficient, and…

Towing and Recovery Association of America press release: With the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2026, many in Washington are already lobbying hard to have their interests represented in the new version. To combat these efforts, TRAA, as a member of the Coalition Against Bigger…

Kalyn Siebert has been awarded the Lone Star Safety Award by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). This award honors workplace safety excellence across the state of Texas. To qualify, a company must demonstrate a proven safety program, maintain injury rates below the national average for the past three years and…