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Recovery Review-Bucket List Recovery From the July 2022 Issue of Tow Times Magazine In February 2021, a distracted truck driver veered off I-10 eastbound in Columbus, Texas. The 18-wheeler loaded with FedEx freight travelled off the roadway approximately 100 yards, at one point barreling over a 10-foot drop, and plunging into the Colorado River. The…

Tow Challenges and Tips for Handling EVs From the July 2022 Issue of Tow Times Magazine Last year there were 62 different electric vehicle (EV) models on U.S. roads, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. Another recent report states that number is expected to nearly double this year alone, representing a challenge for the tow…

The Tow Times July issue examines points to consider when towing electric vehicles, risks and rewards of business diversification, spreader bar standards, ratings and assembly, and the benefits of maintaining older equipment. This issue also features a look at a mini workhorse of the towing industry — the skid steer loader, tow light regulations and…

Woman of Towing from the June 2022 Issue of Tow Times Magazine Featuring Claudia Martinez Porter of the R&M Towing LLC of Phoenix, AZ Claudia Martinez Porter is known for being a go getter and a giver. The owner of R&M Towing LLC of Phoenix, AZ, has a list of causes to which she contributes,…

From the early, single rotating beacon lights introduced in the 1940s, to today’s sophisticated LED light bars and strobes, the towing industry has often relied on advanced warning technology first introduced for police and fire agencies. Traditional advanced warning devices – lighting, signage, cones, flares, etc. – notify motorists just ahead of, and at the…

Advanced, Digital Alerting Technology for Tow Operator Safety from the June 2022 Issue of Tow Times Magazine From the early, single-rotating beacon lights introduced in the 1940s, to today’s sophisticated LED lightbars and strobes, the towing industry has often relied on advanced warning technology first-introduced for police and fire agencies. Traditional advanced warning devices —…

The Tow Times June issue is loaded with tow operator safety features including how operators can heighten safety when loading car carriers on the roadside, safety when removing drivelines, safety training and enforcement, and how tow operators can benefit from advanced, digital alerting technology. In addition, the “2022 Survivor Fund Golf Classic Wrap-up” covers this…

It’s satisfying to do things for the community, and it’s also not unusual to wonder if fellow residents take notice. Herbert Bartemy of Northern Vermont discovered the answer to that question when his family dragged him to a chamber of commerce event where, unbeknown to him, he was to be honored with a coveted award.…

Woman of Towing from the May 2022 Issue of Tow Times Magazine Featuring Sue Moreland of the Indiana Towing and Wrecker Association out of Indianapolis, IN Sue Moreland seems to fly under the radar, but she leaves a mark – gets things done – wherever she goes. She is the first female president of the…

The Tow Times May issue is rotator heavy with the feature articles “Rotator Options — Questions to Consider,” and “5 Steps for Rotator Maintenance.” On the cover is the rotator category winner of the 2021 Shine ‘n Star contest: Canton Towing of Canton, Ohio. This issue also covers popular heavy-duty recovery straps and strap basics,…