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Crash Responder Safety Week in Wisconsin
Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13 – 17, 2023, is a nationwide observation to spread awareness of the dangers emergency responders face every day while working in or around live traffic. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is joining emergency responders statewide in reminding motorists that everyone plays a role. Their motto and message to the…
Read MoreCrash Responder Safety Week (CRSW)
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration: Image: International Association of Fire Chiefs Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 13 –17, 2023. This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA )-sponsored initiative communicates the simple steps everyone can take to keep roadway responders and the public safe around traffic incidents. Every minute of every day, law…
Read MoreAgero’s 2023 Summer Hustle Winners
Below is the full list of winners from Agero’s Third Annual Summer Hustle performance program. The annual program celebrates and rewards the outstanding performances and dedication of its in-network towers and roadside service providers hustling throughout the summer months. From June through August, Agero’s tow and roadside service providers across the country who deliver top…
Read MoreFlagman Safety Receives Peter K. O’Rourke Award
Flagman™, which educates the driving public on how to safely navigate roadside emergencies, has been presented with a Peter K. O’Rourke Award. Peter K. O’Rourke awards recognize notable achievements in highway safety by individuals, coalitions, organizations, nonprofit groups, businesses, media, government agencies, universities or programs. “On April 22nd, 2020, my brother Corey Iodice was working in…
Read MoreFlying High
It has become a tradition at the Wisconsin Tow Show to display company flags on a rope between two tow trucks with the motto: flying high with company pride. Along with company flags, the American flag, the Wisconsin state flag and the thin, yellow line flag representing tow operators are also on display. The American…
Read MoreThe Joys of Owning a Business
Starting a business in no small feat. They say roughly 20% of new businesses don’t make it past the first year. Do the benefits of small business ownership outweigh the negative? After facing a few challenges each day, I usually say (sarcastically), “Oh, the joys of owning a business!” While my husband worked for his…
Read MoreFlagman Announces First International Supporter
Flagman, an organization that promotes awareness for Slow Down, Move Over laws and towing operator safety, has announced its first international supporter, Slowdownmoveover UK. Founded by Paul Anstee, Slow Down Move Over UK shares Flagman’s vision to “build a culture of awareness for all road users, so when they are presented with a temporary hazard…
Read MoreWilliam Robert “Bill” Tomlinson 1940-2023
William Robert “Bill” Tomlinson, 82, of Ashland, Wis., passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center, in Ashland. He was born July 18, 1940, in Ashland, the son of Robert and Ruby (Burnside) Tomlinson. In 1958, he graduated from Ashland High School and on January 5, 1963, he married Barbara Lumberg, in…
Read More2023 Tow Summit Sessions Update
The 2022 Tow Summit, rescheduled courtesy of Hurricane Ian, has been moved to San Diego, California, March 22 – 24, 2023. Over a dozen sessions are scheduled. Session include: Overview of Federal Wage and Hour Regulations An audit by the U.S. Department of Labor can be devastating. Towing companies are increasingly becoming targets of investigation.…
Read MoreRegister to Attend TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day
Register now to attend the Towing and Recovery Association of America’s 5th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day. The event will run from Tuesday, March 7 to Thursday, March 9, 2023. Each year the focus is on topics that align with TRAA’s legislative priorities. During the event, attendees work collaboratively during constituent meetings with members…
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