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AAA press release: As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in select states (see below), offering a safe…

The Garden State Towing Association (GSTA) has announced the first two recipients of its Mary Leigh Barbusin Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was established in honor of the GSTA’s longtime executive director Mary Leigh Barbusin. The scholarships assist GSTA members’ children who wish to pursue a college education or technical degree at an accredited technical/vocational…

Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: Registration is now open for TRAA’s 7th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will take place on Tuesday, February 25 to Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The move to late February will give us a much less busy Capitol Hill and more time with members of…

A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the return of a tow truck stolen from Elizabeth Truck Center of Elizabeth, NJ. The truck, a 2024 Ford F-450 extended cab with a Vulcan 810 body, was stolen on July 9. It has been painted black and has been seen driving in several New…

Hino Trucks, in collaboration with Miller Industries, is proud to announce the donation of a Hino L6 Series truck with a Century 12 Series LCGTM body to the International Towing Museum. This generous donation will be auctioned off on the evening of September 27, 2024, with all proceeds directed towards supporting the museum’s future expansion…

Supplier of fleet vehicle safety solutions Safe Fleet continues to expand its Commercial Vehicle division’s Safety-As-A-Service (SAAS) network, with a facility in Houston, TX. This new location will service work trucks and the construction, agriculture, refuse and recycling vehicles. This service location will specialize in using premium solutions from its family of tarping, video, and…

Source: Association of Professional Towers – Ohio (APTO) press release On Wednesday July 24th, Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 94, legislation that included several changes to Ohio police towing statutes.  It will take effect October 21, 2024. The bill makes several important updates, including: Expands the law enforcement entities that may order the towing…

TRAA July 23, 2024, press release: Last month, traffic incident management (TIM) stakeholders from across the country convened in DC for FHWA’s 4th Senior Executive Transportation and Public Safety Summit focusing on The Future of Traffic Incident Management (TIM). William Johnson, TRAA President, Joanne Blyton, TRAA Past President, Chad Yarbrough, TRAA 4th VP, Linda Unruh,…

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, NJ, as its top dealer for 2023. Hale has remained Talbert’s top dealer for 16 consecutive years. The company has also been named the dealer with the most parts sales in 2023. “Hale continues to exceed…

Agero press release: Agero has announced the launch of its Summer Hustle ‘24 program, “The Performance Series.” Now in its fourth year, Summer Hustle celebrates the dedication and hard work of service providers from across the country. Their efforts play a crucial role in helping Agero deliver high-quality, reliable tow and road services for its…