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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…

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…