Industry News

NHTSA: Kia Recall for Fire Risk

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Consumer Alert: Kia America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles due to a continued risk of fire. Kia strongly urges owners of these vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired. An…

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2023 Hall of Fame Applications Now Being Accepted

Each year, the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. The tradition started in 1986 when the towing and recovery industry realized it was time to display the roots of the profession. Industry professionals came together and selected individuals who…

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Connecticut Tow Operator Struck and Injured on I-291

A tow operator was struck and injured Friday, Oct. 28, on I-291 in Manchester, Conn. According to news reports, operator Norman Sparrow was on the side of the road at approximately 9:45 a.m. wearing reflective garments and with emergency lights activated when a vehicle in the lane closest to him failed to move over and…

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Isuzu NQR Crew Cab and Chassis Wins Highest Retained Value Award

Price Digests, a data analytics firm focusing on truck residual values and publisher of the Truck Blue Book, has awarded the Isuzu NQR with its 2022 Highest Retained Value Award (HRVA) in the Medium Duty Crew Cab and Chassis category. The award was presented on October 23, 2022, at the American Trucking Association’s 2022 Management…

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TRAA Reminder: National Crash Responder Safety Week November 14-18

Source: TRAA The Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) offers a reminder that Federal Highway Administration’s annual National Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is set to take place this year from November 14 – 18, 2022. A TRAA release states: “The CRSW is the traffic incident management community’s opportunity to make a difference by…

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AAA Nebraska Launches “Move Over for Me” Campaign

Source: AAA AAA has long been an advocate for “Move Over” laws, requiring drivers to slow down and move over for emergency responders on the roadside, yet there continues to be an alarming number of fatalities. Nearly 350 people are struck and killed outside a disabled vehicle each year, and roughly a quarter of motorists…

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Thank You for a Great Show

Thanks to all the sponsors, exhibitors and attendees of the Tennessee Tow Show and Museum Weekend. Attendees enjoyed beautiful weather, training opportunities, exhibits for products and services, and plenty of free social events. Museum Weekend included the annual Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling Ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the line…

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Training Begins at the Tennessee Tow Show

Tennessee Tow Show activities kicked off with training classes by WreckMaster and the Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA). WreckMaster’s first day included classroom training by instructor Casey Burrows on all aspects of heavy-duty recovery. ERSCA’s class by instructor Shane Coleman covered light-duty towing and recovery. Hands-on training segments for both classes were scheduled…

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Volvo Trucks Begins Production of Heavy Electric Trucks in Europe

As the first global truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo Trucks is now starting series production of heavy electric, 44-ton trucks. The company will offer electric versions of the its heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. These models represent around two thirds of the company’s sales. With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six…

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