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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…

The Tow Times December issue offers tips on operating tow trucks in winter conditions, taking steps to secure financing, how to make your website more visible to customers and potential customers, a focus on international tow trucks and much more. Plus, the Recovery Review department features recoveries from the outback of Australia. See it all…

The Tow Times November issue announces the winners of the 2020 Shine ‘n Star contest, which is brought to you by Tow Times and powered by Ford Trucks. The Grand Prize winner is named, along with first-, second- and third-place winners in five categories — plus People’s Choice. This issue also explores what to look…

The Tow Times October issue contains lots of tow truck eye candy with the 2020 Shine ‘n Star Photo Parade, which features a sampling of trucks entered in this year’s contest. This issue also focuses on recovery — how tow companies are using side-pulling capacity to make car carriers more versatile, and heavy-duty recovery tips.…

The Tow Times September issue contains the annual SourceBook, your industry buyer’s guide for products and services. (The SourceBook available in print or digital format.) This issue also features information on safely driving tow trucks and car carriers, a look at tow truck purchasing/financing options, and industry sources who offer their thoughts on professionalism. Our…

The Tow Times August issue focuses on transport trailers. Features include how tow business owners diversify their services by providing equipment hauling, and trailer options and additions that increase trailer safety and performance. This issue also covers the use of tow truck safety chains, and includes a challenging recovery as operators recover a loaded flatbed…

The Tow Times July issue explores how the coronavirus pandemic has forced a deeper digitization of storage yards to minimize person-to-person contact, advantages of rotators with recovery capability combined with weight-saving design, how wireless remotes enhance tow operator safety, and basic car carrier securement. Plus, operators and airport workers team up to recover a vintage…

Safety is the focus of the Tow Times June issue, and topics include how the coronavirus has changed the way tow operators view personal protective equipment, truck lighting for safety on-scene and while in tow, and our safety writer Patrick Gratzianna offers 10 tips to improve your odds of staying safe in hazard-rich environments. As…