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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…

Tow operators across the U.S. are preparing for the frigid weather pattern forecast for the weekend. The winter storm packing rain, snow and icy conditions will begin in the Southern Plains before moving through the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys and into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. News reports describe towing operations preparing for the coming calls…

Source: Agero press release Agero has appointed former Safelite president and CEO Tom Feeney to its board of advisors. With more than three decades of experience leading the nation’s top vehicle glass services company, Feeney will guide Agero’s executive team on strategic initiatives spanning product innovation, market expansion, operational excellence, and partnerships across the automotive…

Landoll press release: Landoll Company LLC, widely known in the towing industry for their lowboy trailers, is proud to announce the donation of a 53-foot Landoll 440 Series traveling axle trailer, currently under construction, to support the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. This significant contribution represents trailer number 40,000 built by…

Source: TRAA press release: “Early bird” registration has been extended for TRAA’s 8th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Many of you reached out to attend just after the early bird registration ended, but we want to start 2026 right by offering an extension of the rates so you have the opportunity to attend…

AAA press release: AAA is once again offering its life-saving ‘Tow to Go’ program to help keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. The service will be active from 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through 6:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026, across select states. ‘Tow to Go’ provides a free, confidential ride and tow for impaired drivers and their vehicles to a…

Source: PACCAR press release: PACCAR Parts has been named a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) for the seventh consecutive year. The company also received the Elite 30 distinction, recognizing companies with the highest number of industry-wide votes. Inclusion among the Elite 30 reflects the…