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The following is a press release from American Towman: “In light of the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, the banning of large social gatherings in the host cities and the concern for the safety of attendees and exhibitors, American Towman has cancelled all four of its 2020 shows in Cleveland, Las Vegas, San Antonio and…

News reports state that a tow operator was killed Tuesday, July 14, when his tow truck crashed into a parked car on I-26 in Newberry County, S.C. Zachery Fennessy, 28, of Goose Creek was driving east at approximately 4:15 p.m. when his tow truck went off the right side of the road and struck a…

Eric Gould, media and marketing manager for the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA), died suddenly on July 3. The CTTA is organizing a fundraiser to assist his wife Dana. “On Friday, July 3rd, the world suddenly and tragically lost an amazing human being,” states a CTTA press release. “Everyone who knew Eric Gould could attest…

Dear Tennessee Tow Show and Museum Weekend Friends, Each year we look forward to connecting with our towing and recovery industry family to enjoy the Tennessee Tow Show and International Towing Museum Weekend — a time filled with friendship, laughter, hugs and handshakes. This is our industry’s premier celebration — a time to gather, honor…

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.

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…

News reports say the tow operator missing after a Wednesday morning traffic crash on the Don Holt Bridge in Charleston, S.C., was knocked off the bridge in the impact of the crash. A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously injured and the tow truck operator missing after a pickup truck towing a trailer hit…

A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy is seriously injured and a tow truck operator is missing after a Wednesday morning traffic crash on the Don Holt Bridge, which takes Interstate 526 over the Cooper River between Charleston and North Charleston, S.C. The incident was reported at 9:51 a.m. According to news reports, the deputy was…

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…

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…