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Tow Truck and Equipment Financing, Moving Motorcycles, Navigating the Lien Process, Hiring in a Tight Job Market and More

The Tow Times March issue covers a wide variety of industry topics. Among them: A towing company CFO and industry consultant offer a current look at the financing marketplace; techniques and equipment for towing/transporting motorcycles; benefits of lien processing software; and how tow companies are faring in their efforts to hire employees. We also feature…

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Industry Consolidation, Recovery Equipment and Rigging, Predatory Towing Legislation, Enhancing Car Carrier Versatility and More

The Tow Times February issue focuses on acquisitions and consolidation in the towing industry, some of the go-to equipment used for recovery, possible legislation to address perceived predatory towing, and 10 options and accessories to optimize car carrier performance. In our Recovery Review department, tow operators use training, experience and specialized equipment to recover a…

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Truck Chassis Availability, Insurance Update, Digital Payments, Winter Maintenance Tips and More

The Tow Times January issue explores the current state of truck chassis availability, insight on what the insurance scenario may look like in 2024, boosting cash flow with digital payments, and winter maintenance recommendations for heavy-duty truck chassis. We’ll also address the reasons for industry rules and regulations, and in the Recovery Review department, Colorado…

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Towing Equipment Around the World, Preparing for Winter Weather, Tennessee Tow Show Review/Truck Beauty Contest Winners and More

The Tow Times December issue features a look at towing and recovery equipment and applications across the globe, the right clothing and gear to make winter jobs easier and safer, and a review of this year’s Tennessee Tow Show and the winners of the tow truck beauty competition. Plus, we’ll report on the Towing and…

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33rd Annual SourceBook, Gaining Customer Traction with Marketing, Steel or Aluminum Carrier Decks, Expanded Recovery Review and More

The Tow Times September issue features the annual SourceBook buyer’s guide, and explores what towing companies are doing to market their companies, which car carrier bed material is best for the application, and considerations of attitude and training. This special issue also contains an expanded Recovery Review department with four pages of operators tackling challenging…

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Rotator Training, Financing and Rigging, Heavy-Duty Rigging Accessories and More

The Tow Times August issue focuses on rotators. Articles include a look at rotator training classes, financial considerations when purchasing a rotator, pro rigging tips and heavy-duty rigging accessories. This issue also addresses proper load management, ratings and limits for car carriers, and in the Recovery Review department, operators use ramping and strap placement to…

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Video for Protection and Proactivity, Top 5 Benefits of Training, Light-Duty Uprighting Basics, Coventional Tow Truck versus Car Carrier and More

The Tow Times July issue explores how onboard video cameras can be useful for protection against false liability claims and coaching drivers, strategic investment in employees through training, foundational skills for uprighting light-duty vehicles, 10 benefits of tow trucks and car carriers and much more. The Recovery Review department features the “slingshot” recovery of a…

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Tow Operator Fatality Trends, Setting up a Truck for Safety, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the Psychology of Safety and More

The Tow Times June issue is focused on safety. Safety topics include an analysis of tow operator fatalities from 2021 to 2023, being proactive for roadside safety, 10-tips for setting up a tow truck for safety, and the psychology of making safety a daily habit. We also examine the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which provides…

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