Industry News
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into Parked Tow Truck on Canada Highway
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…
Read MorePeterbilt and Dana Announce Collaboration on Electric Truck Powertrain Development
Peterbilt Motors Company and Dana have announced their collaboration on electric powertrain development for Peterbilt Model 220EV battery electric vehicles. Peterbilt will integrate Dana’s Spicer® Electrified™ e-propulsion system into its 220EV chassis. The truck will also be equipped with two battery packs and an on-board charger. The 220EV features a range between 100 and 200…
Read MoreVote on Waze Slow Down-Move Over Warning
The towing community has an opportunity to weigh in on an initiative involving the GPS navigation platform Waze to warn motorists to slow down-move over due to emergency responders – police cars, tow trucks, ambulances – up ahead. As of press time, nearly 3,000 votes had been cast, with voters leaving over 160 comments in…
Read MoreFallen Operators in Kentucky and South Dakota Honored
Tow operators in Kentucky and South Dakota gathered to honor fallen operators Larry Kizer and Dale Jones. Kizer, 62, died New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, in Louisville, Ky. in a towing accident as he prepared to tow an abandoned pickup on I-64. The pickup and the tow truck rolled over him. Tow trucks from across…
Read MoreVolvo Group and Isuzu Motors Intend to Form Strategic Alliance
The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the intent to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles. In a first step, the intention is to establish a global technology partnership and to create a stronger, combined heavy-duty truck business for Isuzu Motors and UD Trucks in Japan and…
Read MoreUpdated Information on Crash that Claimed Life of Florida Tow Operator
A more detailed news report of the incident involving Florida tow operator Darren Grincewich, who was killed in a tow truck crash Tuedsay, Jan. 7 in St. Johns County, can be found here.
Read MoreFlorida Tow Operator Dies When Tow Truck Strikes Parked Semi
A Florida tow operator died today, Jan, 7, when the tow truck he was driving on I-95 struck a semi-trailer parked on the side of the interstate. The crash occurred in St. Johns County. The operator was identified as Darren James Grincewich, 34, of Satsuma. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is…
Read MoreSouth Dakota Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Roadside
A tow operator died Saturday, Jan. 4 in Watertown, S.D., after being struck by a vehicle. Dale Jones, 47, of Watertown was hit at 8:35 a.m. while attempting to recover a vehicle from a ditch. The vehicle that struck Jones was driven by Quentin Godes, 76, who lost control of the vehicle. He has been…
Read MoreDeadline for 2020 Hall of Fame Nominations is January 31.
Each year, the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. The tradition started in 1986 when the towing and recovery industry realized it was time to display the roots of the profession. Industry professionals came together and selected individuals…
Read MoreJerr-Dan Financial Solutions Program Offers Options for Purchasing Towing Equipment
Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) is now partnering with Ascentium Capital, a leading provider of equipment and technology financing solutions. The exclusive retail lending program is designed to give distributors and end-users a simple and seamless funding experience for towing and recovery equipment. The program offers a simple online application process, and qualified…
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