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Jerr-Dan Donates $20,000 to the Survivor Fund

Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), capped off their in-booth social event at the recent towing and recovery trade show in Baltimore by donating $20,000 to the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund. The Survivor Fund was established in 2005 to provide immediate financial support to…

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AAA Activates Tow to Go for Year-End Holidays

AAA press release: AAA is working to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. Friday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, December 22nd to 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2nd. Available in FL,…

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National Move Over Law Resolution Passes in U.S. Senate

Source: Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release. The Move Over Law Resolution passed on November 29, 2023. TRAA celebrates the passage of the Move Over Law Resolution (S.Res.476) in the U.S. Senate. The resolution supports the goals and ideals of Move Over Laws and urges relevant Federal and State agencies, as well…

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Court Ruling on Administrative Fees in Vehicle Recovery Invoices

A Massachusetts court has ruled that the assessment of administrative fees as a percentage of a vehicle recovery invoice violates the Consumer Protection Law. In a ruling handed down on November 3, 2023, in the case of Commerce Insurance v. Big Wheel Truck Sales, the judge said that the towing company’s 10% fees, “have no…

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ATRI Releases Report on Predatory Heavy-Duty Towing

On November 29, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report titled “Causes and Countermeasures of Predatory Towing” that the organization says “examines the causes and countermeasures of predatory heavy-duty towing, with the goal of improving the relationship between the towing and trucking industries.” According the the ATRI’s website, “The most common types of…

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Guardian Fleet Services Acquires Euless B&B Wrecker Service, Marking Entry into Texas Market

Guardian Fleet Services press release. November 13, 2023 Guardian Fleet Services is excited to announce its latest strategic acquisition of Euless B&B Wrecker Service, continuing a significant step in the company’s broader expansion plans into key markets outside of the State of Florida. Euless B&B Wrecker Service represents Guardian’s first establishment in the great state…

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AAA Activates Tow to Go for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

Source: AAA press release As AAA prepares to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road. Wednesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go campaign. The program is available in Florida and other select states (see below),…

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Florida Tow Operator Struck/Killed on I-95 in Miami

The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that a male tow operator was struck and killed early Saturday morning, November 18, while assisting a stranded motorist on Interstate 95 in Miami. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on southbound I-95 near State Road 112. The FHP said the operator’s truck was parked on the right…

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Muncie Power Products Personnel Announcements

Muncie Power Products, Inc. has made two personnel announcements. The company has announced Mike Krieger as the regional sales manager for the Western region as well as Mexico. Krieger will focus on leading the field sales team in the West. In this position, he will put an emphasis on understanding customers needs and creating a…

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