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Online Impound Auctions LLC has announced the launch of OnlineImpoundAuctions.com platform nationwide. OnlineImpoundAuctions.com is an online auction platform designed to allow tow lot owners to dispose of abandoned vehicles and maximize sales revenue. “At no cost to the seller, and the lowest bidder cost in the industry, our live auction platform both increases your bidder…

The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has announced it will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame this fall. The inductees hail from the United States, Australia, France and Japan, making it one of the most diverse Hall of Fame classes ever. “This year’s inductees embody the museum’s international…

Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan (IML) has announced that Shaun C. Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., and Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, Inc., has been appointed as an executive officer of IML. The appointment marks the first time that a local executive of an overseas Isuzu distributor has been named to…

In conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which began on Friday, April 1, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched its eighth annual U Drive. U Text. U Pay enforcement and awareness campaign. NHTSA’s U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences – including…

Rocket Auction has announced their partnership and upcoming integration with cloud-based towing software provider Towbook. Rocket Auction offers a free and simple auction tool that the company says will provide Towbook customers an easy way to sell impound auctions to a national audience. Towbook customers will have the ability to click what impound vehicles they…

Guardian Fleet Services Inc. of West Palm Beach, Fla., has added a chief operating officer to its executive team, and named a new president. Thomas Tedford (left) and Scotty Crockett Towing and recovery industry veteran Thomas Tedford was named chief operating officer of Guardian Fleet Services effective the week of March 28, 2022. Tedford brings…

A Missouri man is being held on charges including attempted murder, aggravated battery and neglect of a dependent. According to the Indiana State Police, Joseph Jackson, 22, called them on March 25 when his vehicle had a flat tire on Interstate 70. Jackson had his 4-year-old daughter with him. Tow operator Matthew Roberts, 38, of…

A tow operator was shot and is in critical condition after responding to a disabled vehicle call on I-70 in Hendricks County, Ind. The Indiana State Police was called at approximately 10:15 a.m. Friday to respond to I-70 eastbound near a rest park at the 64 mile marker, where they found the victim. According to…

Talbert Manufacturing Inc. has named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for 2021. For 14 consecutive years, Hale has been Talbert’s top dealer, and has shown excellent performance in trailer sales, service and parts. The company is also being recognized as Talbert’s top parts seller for the year. “We…

The following is a press release from the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) The focus on electric vehicles (EVs) in the towing industry continues to grow as more and more electric cars appear on our roads and highways. And rightly so, as they pose a unique risk to emergency responders and the public.…