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John Jay “JJ” Tashjian, a tow operator from Nick’s 24 Hour Towing Service in Rutherford, N.J., is being lauded for his actions in saving a driver from a burning vehicle on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kearny, N.J. According to news reports, Tashjian was traveling northbound on the NJ Turnpike in the early morning hours…

According to the Federal Register, on September 10, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a pilot program to allow persons ages 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. That pilot was never implemented. However, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which was signed into law…

Urgently, a provider of digital roadside and mobility assistance services, announced on December 22, 2021, it has secured up to $75 million in debt financing from certain funds managed by Highbridge Capital Management, LLC (“Highbridge”), Onex Credit and Whitebox Advisors.  to help the company advance its mission in the roadside assistance market and to develop…

Local drivers in San Francisco can now receive text messages warning them if their car is about to impounded for parking violations. In the “Text Before Tow” program, drivers who opt in to the service receive text messages if their vehicle may be towed for 72-hour parking, blocking driveways or parking in construction zones or…

Source: American Trucking Associations press release On December 20, 2021, the American Trucking Associations released its annual look at the future of the freight economy – U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast 2021 to 2032 – showing a strong rebound and continued growth for freight demand this year and into the future. “With a focus on the…

A succession of winter storms across the central Midwest, Northeast and some areas of the south has kept towing companies busy. Calls for slide-offs and winch outs from snow and ice are keeping tow operators running 24/7 to rescue vehicles and motorists in frigid conditions. As local news stations profile towing companies at work, tow…

From the staff at Tow Times

AAA press release: AAA is once again offering Tow to Go in select states during the final week of the holiday season, serving as the last line of defense to keep impaired drivers off the road. The service is provided from 6 p.m. Friday, December 24th – 6 a.m. Monday, January 3rd. AAA Tow to…

From the staff at Tow Times

Christmas Pete made its annual, holiday appearance at the International Towing & Recovery Museum on December 10, 2021. Christmas Pete, a Peterbilt with a 60-ton Century rotator, belongs to John Weaver of Mauldin Body Shop & Towing in Canton, Ga. The truck has 175,000 LED lights powered by two onboard generators and a holiday music…