Industry News

Submitted by Jeffrey Godwin The towing industry is currently working to get Waze and others to alert motorists to the presence of tow trucks and other emergency vehicles on the side of the road. Maybe you have considered HAAS devices or other solutions. For now, there is a way to make motorists aware of your presence on…

Muncie, Ind., January 27, 2020 — Muncie Power Products, Inc., a manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, has introduced its new senior executive director of engineering, Alan Jones. His responsibilities will include overseeing all engineering activities including product testing, product liability, intellectual property and new product development activities. He will also be responsible for developing…

A tow operator from Indiana County, Pa., was killed when his tow truck rolled over him during a repossession early Tuesday, Feb. 18, in McKeesport, Pa. Andrew Sester, 42, of Lucerne Mines was pronounced dead at 4:54 a.m. According to Allegheny County police, Sester, who worked for International Recovery Systems had stopped to secure the pickup under…

Season 4 Episodes Available through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and more Episodes: 1. Top 10 things — good and bad — about the towing industry in 2020 (2/2/20) 2. Towing apps and the future of the towing industry — interview with HONK (2/16/20) 3. Driver tips for a better and more productive day (3/1/20) 4.…

Peterbilt Motors Company has been recognized by Women In Trucking as a top workplace for women in the transportation industry. “Peterbilt is committed to championing the development of women leaders and cultivating a diverse workforce. We are honored to receive recognition from Women In Trucking for our efforts,” said Jason Skoog, PACCAR Vice President and…

This information is from a Jan. 14, 2020, Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: At two weeks into 2020, the official count of line of service deaths for U.S. towing operators was already at four, with some unofficial counts being higher. Losing a tow operator impacts not only their families but the…

On Thursday, Jan. 23, Move Over law advocate Linda Unruh spoke about the importance of first responder safety at the AAA headquarters in Tampa, Fla. Unruh’s son Bobby, 37, died in February 2017 when he was struck by a tractor-trailer traveling 82 miles per hour. Bobby was on the scene to assist another tow operator…

Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) and a single brand leader in the towing and recovery business, has introduced Jerr-Dan University, an industry-first product training program. Participants can view live demos of various course offerings, register for online training and create a training dashboard to get started. Courses are presented using visual, interactive and text-driven…

AAA Press Release: AAA is urging drivers to Slow Down and Move Over, to protect the lives of tow operators and first responders. Special events were held on January 23 in Tampa, Fla.,  to spread awareness of the Move Over Law – read more here. The towing industry is 15 times deadlier than all other private industries combined. According…

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, a  tractor-trailer crashed into the rear of a tow truck that was stopped to load a disabled vehicle on the side of Highway 2 near Penhold, Alberta, Canada, News reports state the operator of the tow truck was standing outside of the vehicle at the time of the crash. The semi combination…