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On August 6, 2020, HONK Technologies, the platform connecting drivers and towing professionals, detailed key metrics that demonstrated its growth and momentum during the first six months of 2020, despite economic conditions created by COVID-19. “HONK’s investments in machine learning and automation have enabled the company to expand its operational efficiency,” stated a Honk Technologies…

Navistar announced its membership in CharIN E.V., a global conglomerate of industrial and automotive companies focused on advancing the adoption of electric vehicles through the development, promotion and implementation of the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery powered electric vehicles. While previously a participant, its membership means Navistar now officially…

If you missed this year’s virtual Tow Summit free intro panel you can still view the session by clicking this link. The topic: How has the pandemic changed your business management? Most small businesses were impacted by the recent pandemic. What did this dramatic and sudden drop in business teach towing company owners? The panel…

NEW Session: Maximizing Online Visibility, Ensuring Calls During Uncertain Times This session will be held Wednesday, August 19 at 2 p.m. EST, replacing the Cashless Society session. Jared Fischgrund and Henry Heredia from OMG Tow Marketing will share why and how internet marketing has kept calls coming in. Learn more about what to look for…

Peterbilt Motors Company has received two Manufacturing Leadership Awards from the National Association of Manufacturers in recognition of the plant’s leadership in manufacturing and Peterbilt’s efforts in diversity. Peterbilt was awarded Operational Excellence Leadership for its night shift production initiative and for talent management as a result of the Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (“PBWin”), a part…

An Ann Arbor, Mich., woman charged in the crash that killed tow operator Nader Chehadi and a passenger in her vehicle has been sentenced to serve 10 to 30 years in prison. Andre-A Edwards, 27, was behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer that crashed into the rear of a disabled school bus on May…

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has asked Congress to provide economic relief to small-businesses by suspending the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for one year as part of the next COVID-19 response package. OOIDA sent a letter to both House and Senate leadership expressing concerns about how the economic downturn has lowered freight rates and…

The Tow Business Podcast features news, upcoming events, safety topics and other discussion pertaining to the towing and recovery industry. Download episodes and listen to them according to your schedule and at your convenience. New episodes of the Tow Business Podcast have been announced: Episode 5 — August 2 Episode 6 —  August 16 Episode…

A tow operator died Monday, Aug. 4, when his tow tow truck was hit by a semi-truck in Lewis County, Wash. The Washington State Patrol stated that the tow truck and semi were westbound on highway U.S. 12 near Salkum when the tow operator, a 64-year-old Cle Elum man, made a u-turn and his truck…

A Maryland tow operator assisting in clearing vehicles from a crash on I-695 in Parkville, Md., was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Aug. 1. Antonio Martinez, 38, of Baltimore was taken to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Police are investigating the crash. A Maryland State Police news release regarding the incident can…