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Happy 4th of July

If your taking some time off for the 4th of July weekend, relax with some Tow Times digital reading. To subscribe for free to our digital edition to receive next month’s issue click here. To read our July 2020 issue click here. Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July.

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HONK and Spiffy Partner to Supply Tow Providers With Disinfectant Products During Pandemic

HONK Technologies, the platform connecting drivers, towing professionals, and insurers, has partnered with Spiffy, provider of on-demand car care, technology, and vehicle disinfection services and products. The agreement helps insurance providers protect policyholders by ensuring HONK’s service provider network has consistent access to EPA-approved, hospital-grade disinfection solutions to sanitize their tow trucks on a regular…

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One Day Left to Win This Truck

Enter for a chance to win this 2019 Ford F-650 Worldwide Equipment Sales carrier equipped with a Jerr-Dan body and ROUSH CleanTech propane system. The carrier was donated by Worldwide Equipment Sales, ROUSH CleanTech and Jerr-Dan. All proceeds benefit the California Tow Truck Association Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides funding and support for education within…

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SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profits. These loans can provide economic support to help alleviate temporary loss of revenue. EIDL…

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Registration Open for Hall of Fame Induction Weekend

Registration is open for the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, October 9-11, at the International Towing Museum and The Westin hotel in Chattanooga, Tenn. A listing of 2020 museum packages includes hotel packages, tickets to events such as the Hall of Fame Meet & Greet/Casino Night/Auction, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and more are…

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Agero Purchases Road America from MAPFRE Asistencia

Agero announced it has purchased the assets of Road America Motor Club from MAPFRE Asistencia. Agero will take over roadside and accident support for Road America’s more than 100 U.S.-based insurance, auto reseller, fleet, RV and other diverse client programs. The acquisition comes as MAPFRE Asistencia looks to refocus its key assets globally, ultimately deciding…

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Shine ‘n Star Entry Deadline is June 30

The entry deadline for the 2020 Shine ‘n Star is getting closer — June 30. Send photos of your tow trucks for a chance to win great prizes. There’s no purchase necessary, and first place winners in five categories — light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty, car carrier and working truck — will receive cash prizes, commemorative plaques…

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