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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.
Auto Delinquencies Remain Highest in Southeast
Auto-loan delinquency rates continue to show significant geographic differences, with several Southeastern states posting elevated levels even after…
Sep 141 min read
Stay Out of the Courtroom, Stay Out of the Emergency Room, and By God, Avoid the Cemetery
Many tow companies that perform repossessions DO NOT adequately train or certify employees on legal and professional repossession standards. It is not as…
Aug 171 min read
Auto Lending Accelerates as Borrower Credit Quality Slips
Auto lending expanded during the second quarter of 2026, but Federal Reserve Bank of New York data suggests lenders may be extending credit to borrowers…
Aug 141 min read
Recovery Agent Assaulted in Stockton, CA
A recovery agent was reportedly assaulted by multiple suspects during a vehicle repossession attempt in Stockton, California, on the evening of July 29…
Jul 311 min read
Fatal Repo Shooting Ends with 55-Year Prison Sentence
Three years after the fatal shooting of repossession company owner Jayson Click, the criminal case has reached its conclusion with a lengthy prison…
Jul 221 min read
License Plate Recognition: A Helpful Technology—But Does it Violate Privacy Laws?
By Mark Lacek The majority of tow company managers have at least a working knowledge of license plate recognition (LPR) technology. However, as LPR…
Jun 195 min read
Get Ready for Repos - Training and Tools for Tow Firms
While a recovery agent may work as a tow truck operator, a tow truck operator can only act as a recovery agent if they possess knowledge of consumer…
May 2910 min read
Repo Firm Launches Legal Fund to Challenge Police Towing Directive
Giannone Services Inc., a division of Giannone Companies Towing Enforcement, has launched a GoFundMe titled Defend Philly Repo Rights Fund to support…
Apr 221 min read
Community Supports Milwaukee Towman Shot during Repo
The Milwaukee towing community and local residents rallied in support of Alfredo Martin, a tow truck driver who was shot while repossessing a vehicle late…
Jan 61 min read
Car Repossessions Surge in San Diego
Car repossessions are rising sharply across San Diego County as more families fall behind on auto loan payments, reflecting a broader national trend.…
Dec 17, 20251 min read
Auto Loan Delinquencies Keep Climbing
Auto loan delinquencies are climbing to their highest level since the Great Recession, signaling growing strain on American households. New data from…
Nov 17, 20251 min read
Suspect in Repo Agent Shooting Turns Himself In
Marshun Colbert, 26, has turned himself in to Horn Lake Police after being accused of shooting repo agent Joe Yancy point blank during a repossession…
Jun 16, 20251 min read
“Captain Repo” Charged in Fatal Crash
Known on TikTok as “Captain Repo,” 29-year-old Kirkland Smith built a following by sharing dramatic vehicle repossessions online. But on May 24th, his…
Jun 3, 20251 min read
Texas Woman on Trial for Alleged Assault on Repo Agent
A 49-year-old woman is on trial this week for allegedly hitting a repo man with her car, severely injuring his legs during an incident in September 2023.…
Mar 26, 20251 min read
Vehicle Repossessions Surge in 2024
In 2024, an estimated 1.88 million vehicles were repossessed across the United States, a reflection of both economic factors and regional differences in…
Mar 17, 20251 min read
WA Man Faces Trial for Robbery and Assault
A trial is set to begin Monday for Shaun David Rambow, 45, charged with first-degree robbery and assault after allegedly attacking a repossession agent…
Mar 4, 20251 min read
Illegal Repo Gone Wrong: Car Dealer Sentenced
A used car dealer in Alabama has been sentenced to federal prison after attempting an illegal and armed repossession of a vehicle sold under high-interest…
Feb 13, 20251 min read
ARA Confronts CoPart Over Repossession Practices
The American Recovery Association (ARA) recently met with CoPart leadership to address concerns about the company's role in the repossession sector. ARA…
Feb 4, 20251 min read
Suspect Granted Bond in SC Repo Man Murder
Essence Jackson, one of two people charged in the fatal shooting of Steve Hughes, a Lexington County, South Carolina repo man, was granted a $75,000 bond…
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Tow Companies See Surge in Car Repossessions
It's been a busy year for repossessions with car seizures in the US increasing by 23 percent compared to the same period in 2023, according to recent data…
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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