Latest Issue

Heavy-Duty Trends, Accessories and More

The Tow Times May issue focuses on industry trends in heavy recovery, and heavy recovery accessories featured in the Tow Times Recovery Review department in 2018. There’s also tips on backing a tow truck safely, and “invoicing red flags,” with information on how to avoid heavy-duty invoicing items that can create delays in getting paid.…

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Racing Special, Mobile Video Systems, Tow Eye Bolts and More

The Tow Times February issue revs up with a special racing feature that focuses how the track recovery team at Charlotte Motor Speedway puts their Dynamic towing equipment to work, how fleet owners benefit from video camera systems on their trucks, the history, purpose and advantages of tow eye bolts and the recovery of an…

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Cold Weather Tips, Millennials, Winches, Industry Events and More

The Tow Times January 2019 issue kicks off the New Year with tips to keep healthy while working in frigid weather, understanding and attracting millennials for today’s workforce, winch basics (ratings, gearing and use) and the annual Industry Events calendar. Our Recovery Review department features an Ohio towing company winching a 747 jumbo jet onto…

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Truck Purchasing Info and More

The Tow Times December issue focuses on tow truck purchasing with input on considerations regarding your business model, service area and income sources. Plus, we cover ideas to keep in mind when purchasing a used truck and equipment. Technical information includes using a snatch block with a tow-eye screw when loading vehicles onto carrier beds,…

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2018 Shine ‘n Star Winners

The Tow Times November issue announces the winners of the 2018 Shine ‘n Star tow truck photo beauty contest brought to you by Tow Times and powered by Ford Trucks. On the cover is the grand prize winner: A 2019 Peterbilt with a Jerr-Dan HDR 1000 50/60 rotator with a JFB body. The proud owner…

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2018 Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade and More

The Tow Times October issue contains a reader favorite: The Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade featuring a selection of entries in this year’s Shine ‘n Star contest brought to you by Tow Times and powered by Ford Trucks. This issue also covers the tax advantages of purchasing a truck, taking a proactive approach to OSHA…

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The 28th Annual Tow Times Sourcebook and More

This year’s towing and recovery industry buyer’s guide, the 28th annual Sourcebook, has extensive listings for manufacturers, distributors, products, services and more. Not only is the Sourcebook included in the Tow Times September issue, you’ll discover how towing companies are offering environmental response at accident scenes, and how recovery operators can save lives along with…

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