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Hino Trucks has signed a distribution agreement with Hexagon Purus to exclusively distribute a complete battery electric tractor. This tractor will utilize Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero- emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules and the vehicle-level software and is developed to operate on Hino’s XL 4×2 tractor cab chassis. During the ACT Expo…

Each year the WTRAA Scholarship Fund, under the TRAA Education Foundation, Inc., awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist them in completing their postsecondary educations. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, and the candidate’s overall character, community involvement, family service, etc. Scholarship Requirements*:…

A tow operator was struck and killed Saturday, May 13, on Highway 101 in San Jose, CA. The male operator, who has yet to be identified, reportedly pulled over to the right shoulder at approximately 11:47 p.m., exited the tow truck and walked into traffic lanes in an apparent attempt to retrieve something in the…

Source: AAA press release: AAA – The Auto Club Group applauds Florida lawmakers for passing HB 425, which strengthens the state’s Move Over law. For years, Florida drivers have been lawfully required to slow down and move over for first responders on the roadside. With the expanded law, Florida becomes the 15th state requiring motorists…

Volkswagen of America has issued a recall on select Model Year 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to faulty occupant detection systems in the front passenger seat. Owners are urged to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle is repaired. The recall affects 143,053 vehicles. According to the…

TRAA press release: Mark your calendar for the Towing and Recovery Association of America’s 6th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. Next year’s event will run from Tuesday, March 5 to Thursday, March 7, 2024. This premium event is the towing and recovery industry’s only national “hill day.” Each year we focus on particular…

Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), formally inaugurated its renovated training facility and updated heavy-duty rotator training program in the fourth quarter of 2022. Featuring an outdoor hands-on training yard next door to a spacious, modern classroom facility, Jerr-Dan’s new training center hosted 25 industry veterans in the 2022 October class.…

  Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, has named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, New Jersey, as its top dealer for 2022. This marks the 15th consecutive year that Hale has earned the top Talbert dealer spot. Hale continues to excel in trailer sales, service and parts. In…

This year’s 15th Annual Survivor Fund Golf Classic raised close to $35,000 for the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund, thanks to the generosity of sponsors, players and others in attendance. The event, held Thursday, April 13, in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the Florida Tow Show®, drew well over…

TowMate, a leading US manufacturer of LED lighting and roadside safety systems for automotive applications for over 35 years, has announced the renewal of a 5-year exemption for the use of their wireless tow lights on US roadways. This exemption, granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has a backdated effective date of…