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Guardian Fleet Services press release: Guardian Fleet Services, the largest provider of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation services, proudly announces a strategic merger with Howard’s Wrecker Service of Smyrna, Georgia. Howard’s has been a trusted leader in the towing and recovery industry in the Atlanta market since its founding by Billy Howard and his wife,…

Source: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, educate drivers and motor carriers about the importance of brake safety, and provide brake inspection and violation data to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for this year’s Brake Safety Week, scheduled for Aug. 24-30.…

Source: Agero press release Agero has announced the launch of its Summer Hustle ‘25 program. Celebrating its fifth year, the program recognizes the tireless efforts of towing and roadside professionals nationwide. Their hard work and dedication are vital in helping Agero deliver first-class support for more than 120 client programs during the highest-volume months of…

AAA press release: As AAA gears up to assist nearly 700,000 stranded drivers during Independence Day week, The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program in select states. This free and confidential service provides impaired drivers—and their vehicles — with a safe ride, helping to make the roads safer in Florida and…

Guardian Fleet Services press release: Guardian Fleet Services is proud to announce the addition of Casey Burrows to its Support Team as the full-time National Training Director, marking a groundbreaking step for its growing operations and commitment to safety standards in the towing and recovery industry. Casey was born into a family-owned garage in Kentucky…

In a recent announcement by the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA), Dan Johnson has been named the next president of the association. Johnson served as vice-president for 11 years. He began his official duties on June 2. Johnson will succeed Neal Kedzie as WMCA president. In a press release, WMCA chairman David F. Batterman stated:?”I…

Source: AAA In 2024, AAA received over 27 million emergency roadside service calls across the United States. Of those calls, the majority of vehicles required towing (roughly 13 million) or were experiencing battery issues (approximately 7 million). Combined, these two types of incidents accounted for roughly 74% of total calls and eclipsed flat tires and…

The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) has named Robert Craddock as its new executive director. According to a press release from the CTTA, the California Tow Truck Association Foundation and the Emergency Road Service Coalition (ERSCA), Craddock has logged over four decades in the towing sector as a standard, medium and heavy-duty towing and recovery…

Miller Industries press release: U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty visited Miller Industries’ headquarters in Ooltewah, TN, to meet with company leadership and employees to discuss the role of manufacturing in Tennessee’s economy, tour the production facilities, and talk through the regulatory landscape facing the towing and recovery industry. Miller Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of towing…

Isuzu Powertrain is celebrating its 50th year of production. Since 1975, Isuzu Diesel has powered a broad range of industrial applications serving construction, agriculture, utility, and rental fleets. “Fifty years of continuous presence in the U.S. industrial market is a proud milestone — one that reflects the long-standing support of our customers and distributors,” said…