Industry News
Giving Back to the Brave: Warrior Winches’ Commitment to Towing Community
Warrior Winches, a manufacturer of heavy-duty winches and hoists, has announced their pledge to donate 1% of all online sales to the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund. This fund provides critical financial assistance to towing and recovery operators killed in the line of service, helping families facing unexpected hardship.…
Read MoreTRAA Represents Industry at National TIM Symposium
Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: Traffic incident management (TIM) stakeholders from across the country convened in October 2023, for the FHWA National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Leadership, Technology, and Training Symposium at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, MD. Joanne Blyton, TRAA president, and Cynthia Martineau, TRAA executive…
Read MoreGuardian Fleet Services Acquires Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc., Expanding Reach to Lexington, KY
Guardian Fleet Services, a leading provider of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation services, has announced the successful acquisition of Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc., based in Lexington, KY. The acquisition is Guardian Fleet Services’ first location in Kentucky. Founded in 1999 by Lee Roberts, Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc. has evolved from a one-truck operation…
Read MoreCentury Celebrates 50 Years
Source: Miller Industries press release In 1974, Century hit the roads with a mission: redefine the towing and recovery industry. Now, as we stand on the cusp of 2024, the Century brand proudly celebrates five decades of towing excellence and innovation. Over the past 50 years, Century has become a symbol of unwavering commitment to…
Read MoreSunshine State Towing Association 2024-2026 Executive Board Election Results
The Sunshine State Towing Association (SSTA) has released the election results for its 2024-2026 executive board. President: Brett Holcombe, vice president: Amanda Balboa, second vice president: Kelly Barrett, secretary: Alexis Margaret Ramos, treasurer: Crystal Griffin. The SSTA thanks the McGovern Law Firm for facilitating their election.
Read MoreTRAA & Randy Meyer Racing Partner on National Slow Down Move Over Campaign
TRAA press release: The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc. (TRAA) and Randy Meyer Racing Inc. (RMR) are pleased to announce their new partnership on a national Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) campaign featuring two-time National Hot Rod Association World Champion Megan Meyer as the TRAA Ambassador to Motorsports. Despite all 50 U.S. states…
Read MoreFlorida Activates AAA’s Move Over for Me Law
AAA press release: With the start of the new year, new laws go into effect including Florida’s enhanced Move Over law. Floridians have long been required to move over for first responders, tow trucks and municipal vehicles. Now, drivers are required to move over for a disabled vehicle displaying either its hazard lights, emergency flares…
Read MoreUpdate: California Tow Operator Struck and Killed on New Year’s Eve
A tow operator was struck and killed Sunday, December 31, in Spring Valley, California. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on southbound State Route 125 north of Jamacha Road. The CHP responded to the scene reported as a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The operator…
Read MoreThe Will-Burt Company Acquires Clark Masts Systems Limited
Source: Will-Burt Company press release The Will-Burt Company, designer, manufacturer and seller of mobile telescoping mast, tower, and integrated trailer systems, has announced the acquisition of Clark Masts Systems, LTD. Clark is known globally for their field and vehicle deployed telescopic pneumatic mast systems. “We are pleased to add the high-performance Clark Mast range of…
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