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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,…

For the most part, maintaining rotators is the same as maintenance on conventional fixed-boom tow rucks with the exception of key features that make a rotator different.  Step 1 Rotator Turntable: The junction of the boom and the tow body is a critical maintenance area. Turret mounting bolts should be tightened per the manufacturer’s recommendations…

Chances are high that if a towing company provides light-duty towing it is working with one or more of  dozen or so motor clubs. That’s because the light-duty space is for the most part dominated by insurance companies. Here are some fast figures, based on Tow Times’ surveys of towing operators: 49% of towing companies…

Warning lights are often mentioned when addressing traffic incident management and roadside safety, particularly for tow truck operators responding to roadside calls and incidents. Tow trucks are authorized to display warning lights t0 warn oncoming traffic when the truck is in the roadway obstructing traffic, or a traffic hazard exists. The regulation of tow truck…

The Tow Times April issue is the official call for entries to the 2022 Shine ‘n Star beauty contest. Visit shinenstar.com for all the details on entering, prizes and more. This issue also addresses salvage vehicles with feature articles “Make Money with Online Auctions” and “Salvage Vehicle Loading Accessories.” Additional topics include tow truck warning…

“RVs come in all shapes and sizes”, Cain says. “The first thing is to narrow it down to the size of RV you are requested to move. Become familiar with the classes of RVs (A, B, C), and the types: rear pusher, tour bus conversion, etc.” Class A is the largest type, which is mounted…