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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,…

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…

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…

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…

The Tow Times August issue features a look at loads our readers have hauled with lowboy trailers, and an air cushion recovery by Tegeler Body Frame Wrecking & Crane of Dyersville, Iowa. This issue also offers tips for recovering and transporting burned vehicles, and reviews the current hot sales of Class 8 trucks.

The Tow Times July issue features a look at towing apps used by consumers in a side-by-side comparison format. This special issue also contains a South Florida towing operator’s perspective on towing high-end cars, including the equipment and training needed when transporting exotic rides. And on the business side, author Brad McIntosh shares possible untapped…

The Tow Times June issue addresses the top workplace injuries faced by towing operators and tips on prevention, information on creating a company safety program, and statistics provided by the Survivor Fund/Wall of the Fallen Committee offer insight on the “Numbers Behind the Wall of the Fallen.” This issue also offers an overview of air…

The Tow Times May issue explores light-duty towing myths and tips, a review of chassis manufacturer’s new and current trucks for the towing and recovery industry and light-duty towing procedures that include wheel-lift securement and shift-lock over-rides. This special issue also addresses how to make your dispatch a profit center, and two Georgia companies take…

The Tow Times April Issue kicks off the call for entries to the 2018 Shine ‘n Star tow truck beauty contest, brought to you by Tow Times and powered by Ford Trucks. Entry is free and can be done by mailing in the form in the April issue, or go to towtimes.com for online entry.…

The Tow Times March 2018 issue features a look at heavy-duty recovery tips and tools, factors to consider about billing practices, wire rope types, installation and maintenance as well as dealing with the aftermath of an employee lost to a roadside accident. Recovery fans will enjoy how operators in the Netherlands uprighted a truck from…