Industry News

Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Adding Automated Driving Testing Center in New Mexico

September 2020 marks one year of Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics partnering as a team after the U.S. based automated driving technology company became part of Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group. One year together, collaboratively pursuing a common goal of bringing series-produced highly automated trucks (SAE Level 4) to the roads within the decade; including…

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The Tow Times Tow Operator Survey, an easy, four-minute survey to help us gauge the current status of the industry, track trends and better inform you with the results. Click here to take the survey, and thanks for participating.  

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Tow Times SourceBook Digital Issue

The Tow Times 30th annual SourceBook — your towing and recovery buyer’s guide — gives you access to all the products and services you need … and maybe a few you didn’t know you needed. Click here for the digital SourceBook issue.

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FleetNet America Dispatches 100,000th Electronic Event

FleetNet America® announces it has completed its 100,000th electronic dispatch through sureEcosystem®. With customers’ expectations continuing to rise, FleetNet made investments to improve customer experience by using sureEcosystem, an electronic platform that allows service providers to connect and communicate directly with FleetNet. Jackson’s Diesel Service received and accepted FleetNet’s 100,000th electronic dispatch through sureEcosystem on…

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Tow Operator Killed in Castaic, Calif. Traffic Crash

A tow operator was killed in a traffic crash Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Castaic, Calif. The operator, a 63 year-old Ventura man whose name is being withheld pending notification of kin, was driving a flatbed tow truck on the northbound 5 Freeway at approximately 12:00 a.m., when his truck collided with the rear of a…

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California Tow Operator Struck/Killed

A tow operator was reportedly struck and killed Monday, September 14, at approximately 8:45 p.m., on the eastbound Foothill Freeway in La Verne, Calif. The identity of the operator has not been released. The California Highway Patrol stated that witnesses reported a BMW driving erratically and almost hitting other vehicles. Shortly afterward, the operator was…

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DTNA Selects FleetNet as New Roadside Assistance Partner

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the introduction of new roadside assistance programs for both Freightliner and Western Star customers. Under the new programs, DTNA will utilize FleetNet America (Nasdaq: ARCB) to provide emergency roadside assistance services, including towing and recovery, mobile truck repair, tire repair, and more. “While unanticipated breakdowns are an unfortunate…

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September is National Preparedness Month

Each September, National Preparedness Month encourages and reminds Americans to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Homeowners, families, communities, and businesses can use this opportunity to find ways or help others understand more about preparing for disasters and reducing risks to health and the environment. There are many ways to reduce risks from contamination,…

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Maryland Tow Operator Struck, Killed

A tow operator was struck and killed Wednesday, Sept. 9, on the side of Route 50 in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Maryland State Police say operator Jose Maria Zuniga, 76, was picking up a vehicle when he was hit by the mirror of a passing car at approximately 9:25 p.m. The driver of the car…

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