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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures employers can implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the coronavirus pandemic. Safety measures include encouraging sick…

A tow operator suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car Thursday, May 7, in Mountain View, Calif. How the incident occurred is unclear, and little information is available at this time. The California Highway Patrol reports that the operator was hit at approximately 7:26 a.m on Highway 101 near the Ellis Street on-ramp…

A tow operator has been killed in a crash Monday May 4, after losing control of his flatbed tow truck on southbound I-69 near Marshall, Mich. Michigan State police said the operator, a 36-year-old man from Fort Wayne, Ind., lost control of the truck at approximately 4:40 p.m. after a tire blowout. The truck rolled…

In 2005, the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum established its Survivor Fund to provide immediate financial support to families of towing operators who lose their lives in the line of service in our industry. On this Giving Tuesday, use this link to donate directly to the Survivor Fund. There are options…

The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) joined National Auto Dealers Association, American Trucking Associations and more than 100 other state and local organizations to ask that Congress suspend the 12 percent Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers through 2021 as they consider additional legislation to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and assist…

Several AAA clubs have produced videos that focus on being there for their members, and thanking AAA tow operators. View the tow operator video here.

ResponderSafety.Com has released 10 Roadway Response Safety Shorts videos that demonstrate critical actions to take at every scene to improve the safety of roadway operations. The videos are applicable to firefighters, rescue, fire police, law enforcement, EMTs, safety service patrols, special traffic units and towing and recovery organizations. One video designed is for use in…

HAAS Alert and the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) have announced a new partnership to improve safety for towing professionals. Under the agreement, TRAA members will have access to Safety Cloud®, a collision prevention service for emergency responders and roadside workers developed by HAAS Alert. TRAA non-members with eligibly-sized fleets that equip Safety Cloud will…

For more about National Work Zone Awareness Week visit workzonesafety.org

Zip’s AW Direct recently became an authorized Landoll dealer. Based in Marysville, Kansas, Landoll manufacturers traveling axle trailers, detachable trailers, traveling tail trailers, bottom dump trailers, industrial tag trailers and more. Zip’s is authorized to sell all models of Landoll trailers and replacement parts. “We are excited about this new opportunity for our company and look forward…