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International Towing Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class, Marking 40th Year of Honors
The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) is honored to announce the nine inductees for its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, marking the 40th class to be recognized. Representing five U.S. states and Mexico, the inductees will be honored during a special ceremony on Saturday, October 17, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.…
Read MoreToolbox and Storage Options, Key Winch Features, Business and Equipment Tips, Beauty Contest Throwback, Tanker Recovery and More
The August issue of Tow Times features a variety of topics including types of toolbox and storage options for car carriers, key considerations when selecting a light-duty winch, business and equipment tips shared by operators to those just starting out in the industry, and a 20-year look back at winners of the 2005 Shine ‘n…
Read More2024 Survivor Fund Golf Classic
The 2024 Survivor Fund Golf Classic was held Thursday, April 18, at the Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Fla. The day offered plenty of sunshine and clear skies as approximately 140 golfers participated in the event which included team photos, a driving range, lunch and a putting contest. At the end of play were happy…
Read MoreMiller Industries and the Towing Museum Partner with Chattanooga “Wreckers” Baseball Team
Chattanooga Lookouts press release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts are proud to announce a new alternate identity for the 2024 season. The new alternate identity was chosen to recognize Chattanooga as the birthplace of the wrecker and to honor the past, present, and future of the towing industry. For six games the team will play…
Read MoreAudio Article: Keep Working Trucks On The Road
Keep Working Trucks On The Road from the January 2023 Issue of Tow Times Magazine Oil Changes, Oil Changes, Oil Changes Stovall Body Shop & Wrecker Service’s 1973 Ford F-350 with a Century 402 body and a Formula 1 wheel-lift is featured in this issue as the 2022 winner of Shine ’n Star Working Truck…
Read MoreAudio Article: Women of Towing – Jordan Dowhy
Woman of Towing from the July 2022 Issue of Tow Times Magazine Jordan Dowhy didn’t enter the towing business by choice. One day in 2010 husband Logan announced he was buying a rollback, and the wrecks are history. “He saw an opportunity, and we both supported it and went with it,” says Dowhy, 33, co-owner…
Read MoreRotator Options and Maintenance, Popular Heavy-Duty Straps, Podcasts, Light-Duty Recovery Lines and More
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,…
Read MoreBe Easy on Yourself
“How are you? How is it going?” People ask me this all the time, and my response is, “fine.” But am I really fine? Most often I’m tired, stressed and wondering where the day went. Life in towing is not easy. It takes a toll on your mind, body and spirit. The following poem is…
Read MoreBe Like Tow Mater
Most everyone in the towing industry knows the name Tow Mater or Mater from the movie Cars. Mater’s body is in the shape on an old 1950’s tow truck and he is a special character from a place called Radiator Springs. Although he may seem silly and dim-witted, he has a vast knowledge of automobiles,…
Read MoreAnd the Winners Are …
Once again I’m amazed at the 2020 Shine ‘n Star tow truck Photo Parade “eye candy” in the October issue of Tow Times magazine. Each truck shows the owner’s pride in their towing equipment as an advertising billboard, with clever and outstanding use of color schemes and graphics. How could you not turn your head…
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