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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.
Towing Industry Mourns the Passing of Landoll Corporation Founder Don Landoll
The towing and recovery community is mourning Don Landoll, founder of Landoll Corporation, who died October 31 at age 83. His influence on the industry and the people who knew him will endure for generations.
3 hours ago
Financing Your First Tow Truck
Starting a towing business requires more than finding the right truck. Learn how new owners can qualify for financing, prepare their applications, compare loan terms, and choose equipment that fits their business.
6 hours ago
One-Third of Drivers Unaware of Minnesota’s Move Over Law
Despite Move Over laws in all 50 states, one-third of drivers are unaware they exist. The finding highlights the ongoing risks tow operators face while working roadside.
15 hours ago
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Financing Your First Tow Truck
Starting a towing business requires more than finding the right truck. Learn how new owners can qualify for financing, prepare their applications, compare loan terms, and choose equipment that fits their business.
6 hours ago
A Detour Through the Woods: Tackling a NJ Turnpike Rollover
A Budget rental truck rolled into a wooded ditch along the New Jersey Turnpike after striking a wedge trailer. Flanagan's Towing responded with a 75-ton rotator and two support wreckers to upright the truck, secure its damaged cargo box, and winch it back to the roadway.
6 days ago
Handling Big Toys with Care: Tips for Towing Exotic Cars
In “Handling Big Toys with Care,” Randall C. Resch shares practical tips for towing and transporting exotic cars and other high-value vehicles. From proper loading techniques and protective equipment to ramping strategies and hold-harmless agreements, Randy explains how towers can minimize damage risks when handling vehicles with very big price tags.
Oct 29
Red, Reflective and Ready
Klamath Towing’s Unit 44 pairs bold red-and-silver graphics with a mountain-inspired logo and reflective lettering. Owner Elmer Tzin’s 2019 Ram 5500 combines distinctive branding with the visibility and maneuverability needed for Southern Oregon’s roads.
Oct 26
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Towing Industry Mourns the Passing of Landoll Corporation Founder Don Landoll
The towing and recovery community is mourning Don Landoll, founder of Landoll Corporation, who died October 31 at age 83. His influence on the industry and the people who knew him will endure for generations.
3 hours ago
Financing Your First Tow Truck
Starting a towing business requires more than finding the right truck. Learn how new owners can qualify for financing, prepare their applications, compare loan terms, and choose equipment that fits their business.
6 hours ago
One-Third of Drivers Unaware of Minnesota’s Move Over Law
Despite Move Over laws in all 50 states, one-third of drivers are unaware they exist. The finding highlights the ongoing risks tow operators face while working roadside.
15 hours ago
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Towing Industry Mourns the Passing of Landoll Corporation Founder Don Landoll
The towing and recovery community is mourning Don Landoll, founder of Landoll Corporation, who died October 31 at age 83. His influence on the industry and the people who knew him will endure for generations.
3 hours ago
One-Third of Drivers Unaware of Minnesota’s Move Over Law
Despite Move Over laws in all 50 states, one-third of drivers are unaware they exist. The finding highlights the ongoing risks tow operators face while working roadside.
15 hours ago
Ohio Towman Jim Moore Retires After 40 Years in the Industry
After 40 years in the towing business, Ohio Towman Jim Moore is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of roadside service, vehicle recovery and community involvement.
2 days ago
WRECKS + RECOVERY
A Detour Through the Woods: Tackling a NJ Turnpike Rollover
A Budget rental truck rolled into a wooded ditch along the New Jersey Turnpike after striking a wedge trailer. Flanagan's Towing responded with a 75-ton rotator and two support wreckers to upright the truck, secure its damaged cargo box, and winch it back to the roadway.
6 days ago
Clearing the Chaos: Inside the I-95 Recovery
A 69-vehicle pileup on South Carolina's I-95 brought towing companies from multiple counties together for a massive recovery operation. Operators from Green Towing Service, Taylor Made Towing, Lawson's Towing, Bob's Body Shop and other companies describe the challenges of removing severely damaged vehicles, coordinating recovery efforts and working into the early morning hours to clear the Lake Marion Bridge.
Oct 19
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
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TOW BUSINESS & OPERATIONS
Financing Your First Tow Truck
Starting a towing business requires more than finding the right truck. Learn how new owners can qualify for financing, prepare their applications, compare loan terms, and choose equipment that fits their business.
6 hours ago
Handling Big Toys with Care: Tips for Towing Exotic Cars
In “Handling Big Toys with Care,” Randall C. Resch shares practical tips for towing and transporting exotic cars and other high-value vehicles. From proper loading techniques and protective equipment to ramping strategies and hold-harmless agreements, Randy explains how towers can minimize damage risks when handling vehicles with very big price tags.
Oct 29
Beware the Deadly Wrecker Crank
Vintage wrecker hand cranks were essential tools in the days before hydraulic systems—but they could also be deadly. Randall C. Resch revisits three tragic historical accidents and explains why these highly collectible pieces of towing history demand respect.
Oct 22
TOW ILLUSTRATED
Red, Reflective and Ready
Klamath Towing’s Unit 44 pairs bold red-and-silver graphics with a mountain-inspired logo and reflective lettering. Owner Elmer Tzin’s 2019 Ram 5500 combines distinctive branding with the visibility and maneuverability needed for Southern Oregon’s roads.
Oct 26
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.
Oct 15
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