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…
Read MoreWisconsin Safety Stand Down Event Promotes Emergency Worker Safety
Wisconsin police, paramedics, firefighters, tow truck drivers and road workers gathered Thursday for a “Safety Stand Down” event to encourage motorists to use caution when approaching emergency workers on the roadside. See the news story here.
Read MoreAgero 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…
Read MoreShine ‘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…
Read MoreFamily of Fallen Virginia Tow Operator Launches GoFundMe for Funeral Expenses
The family of tow operator Derrick A. Marbury has established a GoFundMe campaign to assist with his funeral expenses. Marbury, of Alexandria, Va., was struck by a vehicle and killed on the night of Monday, June 8 on Interstate 495 in Fairfax County, Va. He was assisting a disabled vehicle when a multi-vehicle crash occurred.…
Read MoreMatheny 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…
Read More2020 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.),…
Read MoreSouth Dakota’s Move Over Month Honors Fallen Tow Operator
In February, the South Dakota legislature finalized a resolution naming the month of June as Move Over Month in the state. The resolution honors the memory of Watertown, S.D., tow operator Dale Jones, 47, who was struck by a vehicle and killed on January 4 as he was assisting a motorist. The month of June…
Read MoreMHC 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…
Read MoreMulti-Vehicle Crash in California Critically Injures LAPD Officer and Tow Operator
A Los Angeles police officer and a tow operator were critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday, June 3 in the city’s South Central district. A news report stated that eight people were injured crash. An LAPD SUV, a tow truck and and at least one other vehicle were involved. The officer…
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