Latest Issue

The Tow Times October issue features dozens of dazzling trucks in the 2021 Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade, a sampling of entries in this year’s Shine ‘n Star contest. This issue also includes the 2021 Fleet Survey (in which over 520 participants provided input on their fleet and future plans), equipment used for light-duty rollovers…

The Tow Times September issue contains the annual SourceBook, the industry’s premier buyer’s guide for towing and recovery manufacturers, distributors, accessories, products and services. This issue also features insight for owners and operators on getting beneficial towing legislation passed, and negative legislation off the agenda. We’ll also look at how electric vehicles may affect towing…

The Tow Times August issue focus is lowboy trailer-type transport and industrial car carriers. Articles include “Getting into the Specialized Transport Business,” “Trailer Options for Towing and Transport” and “Adding an Industrial Car Carrier to the Fleet.” Peter Fuerst of the International Institute of Towing and Recovery addresses using parking brakes on tow trucks, and…

The Tow Times July issue focuses on car carriers — from low loading angles, to winch options, to using carriers for recovery. This issue also features precautions tow operators can take in the event of electric vehicle fires, and a special visit behind the scenes with Rick “Bear” Renders of the television series Heavy Rescue…

The major focus of the Tow Times June issue is safety, featuring articles that include “Surviving the Kill Zone” and safety resources available to the industry. This issue also features a look at new product and service announcements from this year’s virtual Work Truck Show, low cost or free employee benefits and tow truck lighting.…

The Tow Times May issue focuses on heavy-duty towing and recovery, with articles on heavy commercial truck financing options, accessories used in heavy recovery, and the Tow Times 2021 Heavy-Duty Survey. This issue also contains information about a trucking coalition formed to combat what they view as fraud and staged vehicle accidents, tire inspection, inflation…

The Tow Times April issue brings you the story behind the Wall of the Fallen, the industry’s memorial to honor and remember tow operators who lost their lives in the service of others. Topics also include the benefits of using salespeople to take your business to the next level, why using a winch to load…

The Tow Times March issue explores the topic of insurance captives and how towing companies are forming them to contain insurance costs and gain control. This issue also focuses on support equipment operators use to make heavy recovery jobs easier, quicker and safer. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) fires can create new challenges and possible hazards…

The Tow Times February issue focuses on the effects of COVID-19 on the repossession industry, and how the industry is coping. This issue also explores selections of light- and medium-duty chassis models for towing and recovery. Plus, operators make a pleasing discovery during a crashed motor home recovery. Find this and more in the Tow…

The Tow Times January issue features a look at some of the most requested light- and medium-duty truck specifications and features, how to develop a clearer picture of what business segments bring to your company, a new website with the goal of addressing the tow truck driver shortage, and a review of ANSI safety garment…