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PACCAR Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Engine Manufacturing in North America
PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) is recognizing its Columbus, Miss., engine factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong commitment to its community. Planning for the engine plant started in 2006 when an international PACCAR team of managers and engineers from Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF were tasked with laying the groundwork for a state-of-the-art factory. …
Read MoreDecember 4 Museum Event to Feature “Christmas Pete”
The International Towing & Recovery Museum is looking to start an annual Christmas tradition for Chattanooga residents and visitors this season by featuring “Christmas Pete” at its location. Christmas Pete, a Peterbilt with a 60-ton Century rotator that belongs to John Weaver of Mauldin Body Shop & Towing in Canton, Ga., is decked out with…
Read MoreAnchorage, Alaska Tow Operator Struck and Killed While Loading Vehicle
Police in Anchorage, Alaska, say a tow operator was struck by a vehicle as he loaded a car that had become stuck in a ditch on the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 29. The operator, who has not been identified upon notification of kin, had responded to the scene where a driver had gone into…
Read MoreTow Times Shop Cyber Monday Clearance Sale
Visit the Tow Times Shop for Cyber Monday $9 clearance prices, holiday specials and new products. Visit towtimes.com/shop.
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Read MoreDTNA’s Mount Holly Manufacturing Plant Marks Production of 700,000th Truck
Daimler Trucks North America’s Mount Holly (N.C.) Truck Manufacturing plant recently marked two milestones, its 41st anniversary and the production of its 700,000th truck. The truck, an M2 106 extended cab, was presented to Miller Industries. Miller Industries is a leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment based in Ooltewah, Tenn., and has been a…
Read MoreDaimler Trucks and Waymo Partner on Developing Autonomous Trucks
Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology. Their initial effort will combine Waymo’s automated driver technology with a version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia to enable autonomous driving. Waymo brings over a decade of experience building the World’s Most Experienced Driver™, having driven over 20 million…
Read MoreTow Times Shop Black Friday Clearance Sale
Gear up for the holidays. Visit the Tow Times Shop for Black Friday $9 clearance prices, holiday specials and new products. Visit towtimes.com/shop.
Read MoreBeacon Funding Celebrates 30 Years of Equipment Financing
Beacon Funding is celebrating 30 years of providing equipment financing. “Over the past 30 years, our talented staff have grown to enjoy a healthy work-life balance while earning an A+ BBB rating,” states a Beacon Funding press release. “We have dedicated ourselves in financing high-quality equipment by providing positive, premium customer service. The Beacon family…
Read MoreNational Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week – November 9-15
The following is from the TIM Network, which is comprised of individuals representing various TIM disciplines with the goal of facilitating practical and results-oriented communication. “Slow down. Move over. Be safe. Six words that remind all that the lives of motorists and responders depend on effective actions by drivers and the highway heroes who respond…
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