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TowMate Unveils New Safety Lighting with HINVII Technology: SS470UVA and TM-LS-UVA
TowMate has announced the launch of two safety lighting products incorporating patented HINVII technology: the SS470UVA and the TM-LS-UVA. These products are designed to enhance the visibility and safety of roadside workers without compromising their fields of vision. The SS470UVA, a UV light head, is designed to dramatically increase the visibility of roadside workers’ vests.…
Read More33rd Annual SourceBook, Gaining Customer Traction with Marketing, Steel or Aluminum Carrier Decks, Expanded Recovery Review and More
The Tow Times September issue features the annual SourceBook buyer’s guide, and explores what towing companies are doing to market their companies, which car carrier bed material is best for the application, and considerations of attitude and training. This special issue also contains an expanded Recovery Review department with four pages of operators tackling challenging…
Read MoreMississippi Tow Operator Struck and Killed
Tow operator George Spratley, 44, of Bovina, Miss., was killed Friday Feb. 12, while attempting to remove an accident vehicle from I-20 near Bovina in Warren County, Miss.. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) stated that Spratley was hit by a 2018 Toyota Tacoma that lost control on the icy interstate. The SUV struck the tow…
Read MoreFlashback F-100s
Editor’s Note: Flashback F-100s of Reidsville, N.C., sells parts for 1948-2008 Ford trucks. Ninety percent of their parts come from Ford trucks purchased in the western U.S. They make regular trips to the West Coast and bring the Fords back to their salvage yard in North Carolina. This is our 2020 Model 337 Peterbilt with…
Read MorePortable, Vehicle-Mounted Hand-Washing Station
National Fleet Products, a global source for aftermarket accessories for commercial vehicles, has introduced its new portable and vehicle-mounted hand-washing stations. The product design allows water and hand sanitizer to be dispensed anywhere, and application-specific hardware enables units to stand on their own or to be mounted to a variety of vehicles. The President’s Coronavirus…
Read MoreFlorida Tow Operator Killed After Tow Truck Crashes into Disabled Vehicle
A tow operator was killed Sunday, March 22 when his tow truck crashed into a disabled vehicle on the side of I-75 south near U.S. 301 in Hillsborough County, (Tampa), Fla. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jason Lee Everitt, 36, a driver for Sunstate Wrecker Services, was responding to assist a motorist at approximately…
Read MoreEmergency Response Trailers, Hazardous Materials and More
The Tow Times December issue features articles on emergency response trailers towing companies put to work on large-scale recoveries, dealing with hazardous materials, tow truck lighting options and more. This issue also contains a review of the Tennessee Tow Show and Museum Weekend held in October in Chattanooga, Tenn. Plus there are examples of how towing…
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