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A tow operator was struck by a vehicle Monday at approximately 6 p.m. as he loaded a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of I-70 in Callaway County, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, operator Ryan Brewer, 25, of Fulton was loading a vehicle near mile marker 151 when a driver traveled onto the…

Jerr-Dan®, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has added TEC Equipment as a distributor of its complete line of towing and recovery vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Ore., TEC Equipment is a leading dealer of Mack, Volvo, Hino and Isuzu trucks, as well as Wabash and MAC trailers. “We’re pleased that TEC Equipment is investing in…

Miller Industries is conducting a third episode of a live, online virtual “Brainstorming with the Pros” session with Tom Luciano. This will be an all-new session featuring several never-before-seen recovery scenarios. The online session will take place Thursday, March 25th at 7 P.M. EST. Availability for the event will be limited, so if you plan…

Talbert Manufacturing, which manufactures heavy-haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for 2020. This award recognizes performance in trailer sales, service and parts on behalf of Talbert Manufacturing. This is Hale’s 13th consecutive time in the top spot. The dealership was also…

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The Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG has appointed John O’Leary as the next President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) with its brands Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Detroit Diesel Corporation. Effective April 1, 2021, O’Leary follows Roger Nielsen, who retires effective April…

The following information is from a Jerr-Dan press release: After more than a yearlong corporate travel hiatus, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Jerr-Dan® is excited to once again attend events while following CDC guidelines, adhering to company protocols and using good judgement. The Florida Tow Show 2021 will be a signature…

HONK Technologies, the digital platform connecting drivers and towing professionals, has announced that it is now managing a co-branded roadside assistance program for Driver Technologies. This New York-based tech company provides AI-based automotive technology that transforms a driver’s phone into a dashcam designed to improve road safety and lower insurance costs. Driver is a hardware-free…

With the Florida Tow Show host hotel — the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace — filling, a second hotel has been added for those planning to attend the show: the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is just blocks away from the host hotel. The address is 1751 Hotel Plaza…

FTI Groups has released the beta version of its new transportation breakdown case management system, ServiCase™. Though the official launch will occur in early March, clients can begin using the system now. This innovative platform connects service providers to carriers, enabling them to more easily find someone to help get them back on the road.…