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TRAA press release: The TRAA Education Foundation, Inc.® is proud to provide annual scholarship aid to students furthering their education through its Scholarship Fund. Since 1990, the TRAA Education Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist them in completing their postsecondary education. Scholarships are…

AAA urges partygoers to plan ahead this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club is activating its Tow to Go program to offer a safe alternative for those who find themselves without a sober ride. The service will be available from 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, across select states…

Truck Parking Club and Shell Rotella have announced the “Night on Us” promotion. Drivers who get a qualifying Shell Rotella T5 or T6 Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic oil change at a participating service location can receive up to $100 in Truck Parking Club Cash. Drivers can get their Shell Rotella oil change at a…

Miller Industries press release: Miller Industries, the world’s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, is proud to announce the release of the updated Century® 9055XL, a 50?ton heavy?duty wrecker featuring targeted design enhancements focused on increased strength, smoother operation, and improved serviceability. The Century 9055XL has long been a trusted solution for demanding heavy-duty…

Garden State Towing Association press release: It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jeff Wittkop, one of the founding members of the Garden State Towing Association. Jeff served GSTA as advisor to the president and was a dedicated associate member for many years. His commitment to advancing the towing and recovery…

Source: NRC press release NRC Industries has announced the official launch of a brand-new web platform dedicated to new and used towing and recovery equipment. Now accessible on the NRC website, this new section brings together carrier, wrecker and QuickSwap™ units available for sale across North America. Designed to meet the real-world needs of operators,…

The American Towing and Recovery Institute will conduct a heavy-duty towing and recovery class in Opelika, AL on February 21-22. The class will be hosted by C.P. Wrecker Service. Instructors will be Wes Wilburn and JT Reasor. Visit the following links for more information, and to register. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FU2KEmEYj/?mibextid=wwXIfr Webpage: https://americantowingandrecoveryinstitute.org/opelika…/

Austin Hinds Motors, a leading Miller Industries distributor, has announced the opening of its third location in Brandon, Mississippi. The new facility joins existing locations in Arab, Alabama, and Hammond, Louisiana. “We’re excited to bring Austin Hinds Motors to the Brandon community,” said Greg Hinds of Austin Hinds Motors. “This expansion allows us to better…

NASCAR press release: NASCAR has announced that Miller Industries Inc. (NYSE: MLR), the world’s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, has strengthened their presence in the sport and agreed to a long-term deal to serve as the Official Towing and Recovery Equipment Provider of NASCAR. Under the agreement, Miller Industries will provide NASCAR with…

Source: International Towing Museum The International Towing Museum’s Hall of Fame nominations are now open for the class of 2026 This year is especially meaningful as 2026 is the 40th anniversary of the Hall of Fame, honoring four decades of leadership, innovation, and excellence in the towing industry. The class of 2026 will be celebrated…