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The following is an edited press release from the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum: The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) Survivor Fund announced a new benefit available to those experiencing the tragedy of losing someone in the line of service. The new Experienced Owners Group (EoG)…

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for the 11th straight year. This award recognizes a Talbert dealer for outstanding performance in trailer sales, service and parts. Hale outperformed all other Talbert dealers in 2018 and was also recognized…

On February 28, International Truck celebrated the first customer delivery of the International® CV™ Series to Team Fishel, a provider of utility engineering, construction and network installation services. Hosted at a new Rush Enterprises-owned Custom Vehicle Solutions facility in Denton, Texas, the event brought executives from Navistar, Inc., Rush Truck Centers, Team Fishel and Godwin…

Hino Trucks announced Shigehiro Matsuoka was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Hino North America effective February 1, 2019. Mr. Matsuoka succeeds Yoshinori Noguchi who will step down after a record-breaking tenure as President and CEO of North American’s premier medium and heavy duty truck manufacturer. Mr. Noguchi will remain fully engaged as an…

Celebrating its 50th year, the California Tow Truck Association announced the 2019 inductees to its Rich Chappel Industry Leaders Hall. “The following people have been selected to receive this honor due to their positive influence on the towing industry, without thought of recognition,” states a CTTA press release. “These towing professionals have spent their lives…

The Peak Wrecker team: (from left) Randy Olson, Curtis Sanchez and Jim Paules. Peak Trailer Group has formed Peak Wrecker LLC, which provides Miller Industries towing bodies and towing equipment fabrication, installation and service in south Texas. Formed on October 24, 2018, Peak Wrecker supports the Vulcan, Century and Holmes product lines and all makes…

First place winners were Travis Gannon of Lonestar Truck Group in Waco, Texas, in the Vehicle Competition and Terry Podralski of W.W. Williams Midwest LLC, in Akron, Ohio, in the Engine Competition. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) hosted its inaugural Technician Skills Competition in October 2018. This unique competition gives DTNA the opportunity to challenge…

Peterbilt Motors Company has announced a new warranty option for Red Oval Certified Pre-Owned truck customers. The new warranty option provides customers the ability to extend Peterbilt’s factory backed comprehensive pre-owned warranty to two-years/250,000 miles. This warranty is offered and administered through Peterbilt’s more than 370 dealers and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers. Peterbilt currently…

The following is a notice from the Tennessee Tow Truck Association: “As many of you have noticed, the state of Tennessee has new paperwork for vehicle ownership verification. The new forms give the option whether or not to put vehicles on hold through the state. Putting vehicles on hold halts the registration/titling renewal process until the towing…

Daimler Trucks North America CEO Roger Nielsen delivers the first Freightliner eM2 electric commercial vehicle to Penske Truck Leasing CEO Brian Hard. The eM2 is the first of the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet that Penske will use in California and the Pacific Northwest. On December 20, 2018, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) delivered the first…