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The Tow Times November issue features the annual Tow Times Fleet Survey, a look at industry trends from over 500 participants nationwide, how custom lighting can turn work trucks into show trucks, what to consider when determining weight ratings and the weights of tow trucks and equipment, and a review of this year’s Museum Weekend…

The Tow Times October issue covers topics that include what towing accessory suppliers say are in current demand, a review of significant court cases involving towing operations, a look back at tow show photos from the early 1990s, and winch selection and maintenance. We also feature a story about a daughter who follows in her…

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…

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…

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…

The Tow Times May issue focuses on heavy-duty towing and recovery. The feature article “Under-lift Towing Procedures” covers methods for attaching a casualty to the towing vehicle, “Heavy-duty Towing Fork Selection” addresses considerations for fork selection, position and securement. “Handling Shipping Containers” deals with issues that arise when loaded containers are involved in accidents or…

Woman of Towing: Stephanie Unruh from the May 2023 Issue of Tow Times Magazine Stephanie Unruh has been around trucking all her life but, in one of life’s funny twists and turns, she stumbled into towing and recovery. Unruh answered a blind ad for a dispatcher and it turned out to be a towing company,…

The Tow Times April issue includes a focus on the state of the electric vehicle industry and options to consider when moving/transporting them, how online auctions can be a powerful method to attract buyers of excess storage vehicles, what Google is looking for when ranking your company website, and the benefits of company uniforms. In…

Topics covered in the Tow Times March issue include factors that affect truck and equipment availability, financing options for tow company owners, finding the right fleet size to maximize profitability, and the role resistance plays in towing and recovery. In the Recovery Review department, two Alabama tow companies partner to upright an overturned 100,000-lb. mobile…