Industry News

Hino Trucks has announced the appointment of Glenn Ellis to the position of President and Chairman of the Board for Hino Trucks. He succeeds Shigehiro Matsuoka, who retired after holding the position for four years and will become the first U.S.-born President of Hino Trucks. In addition, Ellis will also serve as an officer of…

Source: AAA press release: AAA-The Auto Club Group continues its Move Over for Me campaign by sharing a new study that examines the risk of being on the roadside and the effectiveness of various tools designed to alert approaching drivers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted two field studies on busy roads to determine…

A news report on WNEP 16 states that legislation signed into law by outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf allows the use of blue lights on tow trucks. The lights are only to be activated while on the roadside. To view the news report click here. To view the blue light amendment click here.

The following obituary for Cathy Tennis was submitted by the Pennsylvania Towing Association. Cathy Lynn Smith Tennis Cathy Lynn Smith Tennis, 61, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Juniper Village following a lengthy illness. Born on March 13, 1961 in Bellefonte, the daughter of Charles and the late…

The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) is conducting an industry survey titled “Damage Caused to the Towing Industry Because of Underinsured/Uninsured Trucking Companies.” To access the survey click here. For more information about ERSCA visit ersca.org.  

The 2022 Tow Summit, rescheduled courtesy of Hurricane Ian, has been moved to San Diego, California, March 22 – 24, 2023. Over a dozen sessions are scheduled. Session include: Overview of Federal Wage and Hour Regulations An audit by the U.S. Department of Labor can be devastating. Towing companies are increasingly becoming targets of investigation.…

The Towing and Recovery Association of  America’s online membership directory is now live on its website, traaonline.com. The new feature is designed to help the motoring public locate member companies in their area, and for members to locate their peers. Functionality includes the ability to search by location, service type and/or directory category. The directory…

Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport of  Tampa Bay, Fla., has appointed Beau White as heavy-duty towing and recovery manager. White started his towing career in 1998 with a flatbed, moving up to a twin-line wrecker, a 16-ton medium-duty, a 25-ton, 35-ton, 50-ton straight stick, 40-ton 1140 rotator, and a 50/60 Jerr-Dan rotator. Throughout his career…

Register now to attend the Towing and Recovery Association of America’s 5th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. The event will run from Tuesday, March 7 to Thursday, March 9, 2023. Each year the focus is on topics that align with TRAA’s legislative priorities. During the event, attendees work collaboratively during constituent meetings with members…

Talbert Manufacturing recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of the release of its non-ground bearing removable gooseneck trailer. First introduced in 1947, the removable gooseneck technology revolutionized safety in the heavy haul trailer industry. Since its inception, Talbert has designed two different removable gooseneck trailers: the hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailers and the mechanical detachable gooseneck trailers.…