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Stay informed on the stories shaping the towing and recovery industry. AT News Wire covers the latest industry news, company developments, legislation, safety updates, events, and other stories affecting towing professionals across the country.




12 Indicted in Denver Tow Truck Scam
A Denver grand jury has indicted 12 people on 187 charges in an alleged $2.5 million towing scam involving luxury vehicle theft, fraudulent sales, forged documents and predatory towing practices.
1 day ago


Towman Hit While Working on I-24 in Chattanooga
Dashcam footage captured the moment a tow truck driver was struck by a vehicle while working on Interstate 24 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dashcam footage captures the moment Tennessee Towman Ben Moore was hit by a passing vehicle. Ben Moore of Doug Yates Towing & Recovery was on the shoulder near Westside Drive with his emergency lights flashing when a driver failed to move over, crossed the lane line and hit him, according to police. Moore suffered serious injuries and underw
2 days ago


Chicago Rogue Towing Declines
A summary of the improvements reportedly made in Chicago regarding the tow industry.
3 days ago


NYC Tow Companies Ordered to Refund $66,500 to Drivers
Two New York City towing companies have been ordered to provide a combined $66,500 in refunds after city officials accused them of overcharging vehicle owners and failing to maintain proper records. The city says two licensed towing companies overcharged customers, demanded cash payments and failed to provide proper receipts, resulting in thousands of dollars in restitution for affected drivers The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said Staten Island-based Breen Br
4 days ago


Towmen Tackle Massive South Carolina I-95 Recovery
Bob’s Body Shop operator loads a heavily damaged GMC onto a Jerr-Dan rollback following the 69-vehicle I-95 pileup on the Lake Marion Bridge in South Carolina. When 69 vehicles collided Thursday on I-95's Lake Marion Bridge in South Carolina, the emergency response quickly expanded into a massive towing operation involving companies from several counties. Jody Taylor of Taylor Made Towing & Recovery arrived with two rollbacks and ultimately recovered nine vehicles. “It was m
4 days ago

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