Industry News

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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Matheny Motor Truck Co. Announces New Business Development Director for Towing and Fire Divisions 

Matheny Motor Truck Co., (Matheny Motors) has named Kenneth Jenks the business development director for its commercial trucks sector specializing in the towing and fire equipment divisions. With over 35 years of experience in manufacturing and product development, Jenks has led several high-performance sales teams. “I am excited to have Ken join the Matheny team…

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2020 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has completed the selection process for the Class of 2020 inductees into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame. The inductees are: Troy Barnett (Sierra Vista, Ariz.), Ron Bressler (Morgantown, Pa.), Stacey Tucker Canterbury (Bremerton, Wash.), Tom Griffin (Hixson, Tenn.), Norman Horton (Newville, Ala.),…

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MHC Kenworth Adds New Location in Tennessee

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) has opened a new location in Murfreesboro, Tenn., to offer increased support to customers operating in Nashville’s metropolitan area. MHC Kenworth – Murfreesboro features a 12,000-square-foot parts warehouse. The facility offers parts for all truck makes that are rigorously tested to ensure quality and backed by an industry standard warranty. “The new…

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