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Zip’s, a provider of tow trucks and replacement parts, has acquired towing accessories provider AW Direct. The acquisition creates a single-source supplier for the towing and recovery industry. “AW Direct will continue to serve its broad spectrum of customers who operate a variety of tow truck brands. All AW Direct inventory, which comprises more than…

The WTRAA Scholarship Committee, an integral part of the Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America, awards scholarships to students who are children of towing company operators or owners. Applicants are evaluated for grade point average, community service, scholastic achievement and personal statements. WTRAA congratulates the 2018 recipients: John (JR) Nelson $1,500 Ann…

On August 10, Peterbilt Motors Company certified the graduation of the Peterbilt Technician Institute’s (PTI) 50th graduating class. Since PTI opened its doors in November 2013 at the Universal Technical Institute campus in Dallas more than 500 students have graduated from the program. PTI has placed more than 95 percent of graduates with a Peterbilt…

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that the 50,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck has been produced in Charlotte, Mich. The truck rolled off the assembly line on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. The Isuzu N-Series truck was the first gasoline-powered low cab forward truck available in North America. Assembly of the truck began at…

“With the tall cab height on most newer International 4300 Series Trucks, many towers experience problems when having to transport a stranded motorist along with their disabled vehicle,” states a press release from In The Ditch™ Towing Products.“ With the distance between the two steps, many people have trouble trying to climb into the cab…