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Elizabeth Truck Center has announced the addition of Manny Chavez to the Elizabeth Truck Center tow sales team. Chavez, who will be the Northern New Jersey sales representative, was a sales representative for Nussbaum Wreckers and Carriers from 2005 until earlier this year. Prior to that he delivered tow trucks and worked in the tow…

On October 16, 2018 Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution supporting state “move over” laws, “While recognizing the risks to all individuals engaged in roadside duty, this resolution especially highlights the underreported dangers faced by the towing industry and expresses support for a ‘National Move Over Law Day,’ ideally to be held the third…

SoundOff Signal, which offers LED vehicle lighting, controls systems and electronic warning solutions for the law enforcement, amber and government markets, announced on October 2 the addition of Team One Network. As a Rep group for SoundOff Signal, Team One Network services an eight-state territory covering Virginia, West Virginia, DC, New York City and Long…

Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) announced on October 5 that it is now offering a one year (full) and five year (structural) warranty on its entire product line of carriers, wreckers and rotators. The product warranty will be offered on new products purchased beginning October 1, 2018. The new warranty program covers areas…

Zacklift has announced that the company is heading into its 36th anniversary and is now under new ownership. “Matthew Freeborn acquired the company in April of this year and comes with 25-plus years in engineering and hands-on manufacturing business ownership experience,” states a Zacklift release. “He has big ideas for Zacklift and will focus on…

From left to right: Freightliner Trucks District Manager Kirk Gavaghan hands over the keys to the first new Cascadia to President of Catawba Rental Company Danny Abernathy and President of Cargo Transporters Dennis Dellinger at their headquarters in Claremont, NC. Catawba Rental Company and Cargo Transporters are sister companies. On Aug. 22, 2018, Freightliner Trucks marked…

Andrea Corso has been appointed as Head of Communications at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) effective August 20, 2018. Her responsibilities include DTNA’s internal and external corporate communications as well as product communications for the Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit engines and components, and Thomas Built Buses brands as well as other brands in the U.S.…

The following is a press release distributed by Geico to the motoring public: WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2018 – While many drivers know to change lanes when a police cruiser or ambulance is stopped along a roadway, fewer of them know that tow trucks, too, are among the emergency vehicles that require drivers to ‘move over.’…

Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) salutes its distributor WATERS Truck and Tractor on their 80th milestone anniversary. The family owned business, led by fourth generation family members, has expanded to include Jerr-Dan towing and recovery equipment. “As WATERS celebrates this major milestone, we are very proud of partnering with them and look forward…

Hino Trucks has announced an exclusive multi-year partnership with the New York Jets. The agreement marks the first professional sports partnership for Hino Trucks and brands them the official commercial truck of the New York Jets. “The New York Jets are extremely proud to be the first professional sports team to collaborate with Hino Trucks,”…