Industry News

OOIDA Pushes Congress to Waive HVUT in Next COVID-19 Relief Package

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…

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New Episodes of the Tow Business Podcast

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…

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Maryland Tow Operator Struck/Injured on Interstate 695

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…

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Win This Truck

Win a 2020 Hino chassis with a Miller Industries car carrier in the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida Hino/Miller truck raffle. The raffle will be held October 24, 2020, at approximately 3 p.m. Watch the drawing live on the Hino and Miller Industries Facebook pages. • $10 donation. • Multi-ticket discounts. Download your ticket order…

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Isuzu Now Has Dealerships in All 50 States

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., has welcomed its newest dealership, located in Casper, Wyoming. With the addition of Isuzu Truck of Wyoming, the company now has dealerships in all 50 states. The dealership, located at 4113 W. Yellowstone Highway in Casper, is owned and operated by William F. and R. Fred DeVore. “We are…

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Once Upon a Tow

The International Towing Museum has added a new feature to its website — Once Upon a Tow — which will focus on stories about towing equipment, companies and people of days gone by. Visit the museum website home page, scroll toward the bottom to find Once Upon a Tow, then read the first two stories…

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TowMateTV Offers TowMate Product Info, News Online

TowMateTV is TowMate’s new online source for information about TowMate products, company highlights and news. TowMateTV will introduce new products and explain them in detail both in-studio and in-use. “[Viewers] will get to meet our staff and find out why they do what they do and why they love to help you stay safe, and…

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