Industry News

AAA press release: Another round of AAA testing reveals more inconsistencies with the performance of driving assistance systems found in vehicles on the road today, resulting in crashes with a simulated car and bicyclist. AAA researchers conducted the tests using the following three vehicles: 2021 Subaru Forester with “EyeSight®” 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe with “Highway…

In a Land Line magazine podcast, Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) lobbying representative Brian Riker discussed TRAA and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s (OOIDA) mutual opposition of FMCSA’s proposed rulemaking on speed limiting devices [Docket No. FMCSA–2022–0004]. The proposal affects motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles. TRAA is joining forces with other organizations…

Police have arrested a man who allegedly hit two tow operators in a hit-and-run incident in the early morning on May 16 on I-35 south of Lakeville, Minn. The State Patrol said operators Michael Sirek, 39, and Parker Swanson, 23, of Faribault, were working to remove a vehicle from the center median when they were…

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct North American Standard Inspections of commercial motor…

Hackney, a brand of ST Engineering Hackney, and Worldwide Equipment Sales have announced an exclusive certified sales and service partnership of Hackney’s commercial product portfolio in the Midwest region. The partnership will deliver Hackney’s specialized side-load bodies and trailers, service bodies and aftermarket parts including shelving through Worldwide Equipment’s network in the Midwest region. Through…

Traxero North America announced on April 14, 2022, that it is bringing together towing industry software providers under one company — Traxero. “Traxero’s family of products are creating a powerful shift in the industry by unifying a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions that empowers towing and roadside assistance businesses to save time and money,” states…

The results of the Towing and Recovery Association of America’s 2022 Executive Cabinet election were announced at the conclusion of the association’s Annual General Membership Meeting held Friday, April 22. TRAA’s newly elected Executive Cabinet members are: President: Joanne Blyton (incumbent) 1st Vice-President: William Johnson 2nd Vice-President: George Kuntz (incumbent) 3rd Vice-President: Vaughn Gobel 4th…

Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. is has announced the winner of the Survivor Fund Golf Classic “Closest to Pin” contest prize. This year’s Closest to Pin winner is Angela Barnett. What is special about this year’s prize is that Miller Industries and Marietta Wrecker Service teamed up to donate $5,000 to the Survivor Fund in…

Source: TRAA press release: The Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) has announced that Dr. David Weil’s nomination to lead the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has failed to advance in the Senate. “The rejection of Dr. Weil’s nomination is positive news for small businesses across the country since he…

Towing Industry operators, suppliers and organizations hit the links Thursday, April 21, for the 2022 Survivor Fund Golf Classic at the Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Fla. Over 25 teams were in the tournament, held in conjunction with the Florida Tow Show®, which kicked off Thursday and will continue through Saturday. Golfers and attendees enjoyed…