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Browse the complete collection of stories from Tow Industry Week in one place. Explore the latest towing and recovery news, wrecks and recoveries, business insights, industry features, equipment and product updates, videos, repossession coverage, and more from across the towing industry.



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 ago1 min read


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 ago1 min read


Chicago Rogue Towing Declines
A summary of the improvements reportedly made in Chicago regarding the tow industry.
3 days ago1 min read


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
3 days ago1 min read


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 ago1 min read


Gainesville Moves to End ‘Roam Towing’
Gainesville city commissioners have taken a major step toward ending “roam towing,” a practice that allows tow companies to patrol marked private parking…
Sep 181 min read


Arizona Towing Industry Wins Legislative Seat
Arizona’s towing industry will have a direct voice in shaping the future of public property towing and impound practices following the passage and signing…
Sep 141 min read


Tow Truck Convoy Honors Fallen Ct. Driver
More than 100 tow truck operators gathered in East Hartford, Connecticut, to honor Alexander Ramos, a 26-year-old tow truck driver killed while working…
Sep 111 min read
Miller Industries, CFF Launch Miller Finance Solutions
Miller Industries, Inc. and Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc. (CFF) have launched Miller Finance Solutions, a financing program designed specifically for…
Sep 91 min read
LAPD Crackdown on Street Takeover brings Arrests, Vehicle Tows
Los Angeles police launched a massive early-morning operation targeting an illegal street takeover near South Figueroa Street and Alondra Boulevard…
Sep 91 min read
AG Seeks $224K from Philly Towing Companies
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is seeking nearly $224,000 in penalties from a group of Philadelphia towing companies accused of continuing…
Sep 41 min read
Hino Trucks Seeks Standout Trucks for 2027 Calendar
Hino Trucks is accepting entries for its official 2027 Hino Trucks Calendar, looking for distinctive trucks and the stories behind them. The annual…
Sep 31 min read
Two Dead After Repo Dispute Turns Fatal
A dispute over a repossessed vehicle turned deadly Friday morning when gunfire erupted at a towing business in north Tulsa, leaving two people dead and…
Aug 311 min read
Hawaii Expands Slow Down, Move Over Law
A new Hawaii law expands “Slow Down, Move Over” protections to all stationary vehicles stopped along the roadside. Act 95, which took effect this year…
Aug 261 min read
Insurance Group Honors Recovery Leader Carl Purvis
Recovery Specialist Insurance Group is mourning the death of Carl Purvis, a longtime recovery industry leader and owner of Federal Auto Recovery in…
Aug 251 min read
Former Towing Owner Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A Largo, Florida, man and former owner of a local motorcycle towing company was killed Thursday in a crash involving a Tesla in Pinellas County…
Aug 241 min read
Tow Truck Driver Fighting to Walk Again After Crash
A Virginia tow truck driver is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while finishing a tow on I-264. Kelly Glanemann was securing the…
Aug 201 min read
Towman Sought After Fatal Kentucky Collision
Kentucky State Police are searching for a tow truck driver who left the scene of a fatal collision late Friday night in Bullitt County, Kentucky. Luis…
Aug 181 min read
CHP Impounds Tow Truck After Finding Multiple Violations
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) impounded a tow truck in the Golden Gate area after discovering several serious violations during a recent enforcement…
Aug 121 min read
Miller Industries Reports 12% Revenue Growth
Miller Industries Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $240 million, up 12.1% from $214 million in the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings…
Aug 101 min read
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