Industry News

A news story on Fox6Now states that a tow operator was struck and killed today, Friday, May 29, by a hit-and-run driver as the operator attempted to rescue a turtle that was crossing into traffic on northbound I-94 in Racine County Wis. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. The operator had reportedly pulled over…

Michigan-based SoundOff Signal®, maker of vehicle lighting, control systems and electronic warning solutions, has announced a joint development and distribution partnership with Ireland-based vehicle intelligence and fleet management provider ACETECH™. The development will allow ACETECH to partner with SoundOff Signal’s leadership in emergency vehicle lighting and integrated control systems to bring new innovation to intelligent…

Each year the Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (WTRAA) Scholarship Fund, under the Towing and Recovery Associatio of America (TRAA) Education Foundation Inc., awards over $5,000 in scholarships to children and grandchildren of TRAA members to assist them in completing their education. Approximately $5,000 in scholarships are awarded to students each…

A flooding emergency deemed “catastrophic” has occurred in mid-Michigan after multiple dams failed on the Tittabawassee River during the first of this week. Approximately 10,000 people were asked to evacuate their homes. Flooding resulted from heavy rains that fell in central Michigan on May 17. In the following days, dam failures caused rivers and streams…

The Auto Club Group (ACG), the second largest AAA club, has announced that AAA Colorado has become part of ACG. With Colorado part of The Auto Club Group, the club now serves more than 14 million members and has 10,200 employees. The Auto Club Group’s service area now includes Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska,…

A tow operator was seriously injured Saturday, May 16, after being stuck by a vehicle in Chula Vista, Calif. According to a news report, the 25-year old male operator, who has not been identified, was towing a vehicle when he stopped in the westbound lane of East Palomar Street at approximately 10:45 p.m. As the…

Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK), has announced the appointment of Bob Nelson as the company’s new vice president and general manager. Nelson brings to the position over 25 years’ experience in sales and distribution management, as well as knowledge of both business-to-business and manufacturing operations. “For more than two decades, Bob has contributed to…

The U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration have issued a clarification that business owners who borrowed less than 2 million from the Paycheck Protection Program will be considered to have made the certification in good faith and won’t face additional scrutiny. The “safe harbor” has been established to alleviate borrowers’ concerns that they will be penalized…

In The Ditch Towing Products is helping supply Idaho hospitals with personal protective equipment. The company is 3D printing face shields for healthcare workers. Read the full story here.

Talbert Manufacturing has named  Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., its top dealer for 2019. The award recognizes outstanding performance in trailer sales, service and parts. This is the 12th straight year Hale has been named top dealer. The dealership was also recognized as the top parts seller for the year. “Year after…