top of page
TOW INDUSTRY WEEK
Tow Industry Week is your source for the latest towing industry news, recovery stories, business insights, equipment highlights, product updates, educational videos, and more. Explore a wide range of content designed to keep towing and recovery professionals informed, connected, and up to date with what's happening across the industry.
Hampton, Virginia Raises Police-Ordered Towing Rates After 20 Years
Hampton, Virginia, has raised police-ordered towing rates from $125 to $210, marking the first increase in 20 years. Towing companies say rising costs for fuel, insurance, equipment and labor made the adjustment necessary.
60 minutes ago
Missouri Tow Owner Gets 153 Months for Title Fraud
Signage identifies Affordable Towing, the Missouri towing company whose owner was sentenced to 153 months in federal prison for a scheme involving forged signatures and titles to stolen vehicles. A Missouri towing company owner has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for using forged signatures to obtain titles to stolen vehicles and sell them for millions of dollars. Dennis Arthur Cleveland, 76, owner of Affordable Towing, was sentenced Oct. 6 by U.S. Dist
24 hours ago
Power, Polish and Precision: A Standout Rotator
This 2018 Peterbilt 389, equipped with a 50/60 Jerr-Dan rotator, reflects Precision Towing & Recovery’s signature style, blending recovery power with eye-catching graphics and custom craftsmanship.
1 day ago
AT NEWS WIRE
Hampton, Virginia Raises Police-Ordered Towing Rates After 20 Years
Hampton, Virginia, has raised police-ordered towing rates from $125 to $210, marking the first increase in 20 years. Towing companies say rising costs for fuel, insurance, equipment and labor made the adjustment necessary.
60 minutes ago
Missouri Tow Owner Gets 153 Months for Title Fraud
Signage identifies Affordable Towing, the Missouri towing company whose owner was sentenced to 153 months in federal prison for a scheme involving forged signatures and titles to stolen vehicles. A Missouri towing company owner has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for using forged signatures to obtain titles to stolen vehicles and sell them for millions of dollars. Dennis Arthur Cleveland, 76, owner of Affordable Towing, was sentenced Oct. 6 by U.S. Dist
24 hours ago
More Than 30% of Drivers Fail to Slow Down, Move Over for Roadside Workers
AAA survey finds more than 30% of drivers fail to slow down and move over for roadside workers.
2 days ago
WRECKS + RECOVERY
80 Feet Down: Three Generations Tackle a New Hampshire Recovery
New Hampshire bridge recovery featuring an 80 foot lift of a box truck from the Merrimac River.
Oct 9
When Plan 'A' Didn’t Work
By George L. Nitti On a remote stretch of interstate outside Elko, Nevada, a young recovery crew proved that adaptability can be as essential to a…
Sep 14
Turning a Box Truck Around
George L. Nitti What began as a routine appliance delivery turned into a long day on a dead-end road in rural Maryland after a loaded box truck became…
Aug 15
REPO TIMES
TOW BUSINESS & OPERATIONS
No Rider Policy?
Should towing companies adopt a no-rider policy? Randall C. Resch examines slip-and-fall lawsuits, passenger safety, insurance concerns and potential liability for tow operators.
5 days ago
The Hidden Cost of Slow Pay: Why Payment Timing Matters to Roadside Service Providers
By Rich Holland All roadside service providers know the math. They roll out at midnight, change a tire on the highway, run a lockout call in the rain…
Sep 16
Ability Gets You Noticed. Humility Gets You Promoted
By Randall C. Resch A six-year tower wanted to be his company’s next supervisor, noting, “I’m the best candidate we’ve got for the position,” while…
Aug 29
TOW ILLUSTRATED
Power, Polish and Precision: A Standout Rotator
This 2018 Peterbilt 389, equipped with a 50/60 Jerr-Dan rotator, reflects Precision Towing & Recovery’s signature style, blending recovery power with eye-catching graphics and custom craftsmanship.
1 day ago
A Family Tradition, Reimagined in Vinyl
Falzone Towing Service Inc., based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, uses red, white, orange, and black graphics as a visual connection to their family business, which has been around since 1945. This evolution is especially noticeable on the company’s equipment, such as their 2022 Peterbilt 567, which features a Century 1075—a 75-ton, five-axle rotator. Its white Peterbilt cab flows into a red-and-white recovery body accented with sweeping orange and black striping. The Falzone
Oct 7
AMERICAN TOWMAN TELEVISION
.png)
.png)
bottom of page