Industry News

Guardian Fleet Services (Guardian/GFS), has announced that the company has experienced strong growth in the first quarter of 2023 and has begun to expand beyond the State of Florida. The company acquired Emerald Transportation of Pompano Beach, FL, and Sapp’s Wrecker Service of Savannah, GA. In addition, Guardian Fleet Services announced that Chartwell Investments Entrepreneur…

Source: Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), reports that the Jerr-Dan XLP Autogrid automatic wheel grid option introduced in 2022 received a patent for both design and operation on January 31, 2023. The XLP Carrier Autogrid, a wheel grid used on carriers and other tow vehicles, allows an operator to hook…

William Robert “Bill” Tomlinson, 82, of Ashland, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland.  He was born July 18, 1940, in Ashland, the son of Robert and Ruby (Burnside) Tomlinson.    In 1958, he graduated from Ashland High School and on January 5, 1963, he married Barbara Lumberg, in…

Source: Kenworth press release Throughout the last century, more than 1.3 million trucks have hauled goods across the United States and Canada roadways with the Kenworth badge on the grill. In 2023, Kenworth begins a year-long celebration, commemorating its 100th anniversary and contributions to the transportation industry. The history of Kenworth began in 1923 when…

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.…