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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.
EARTEC PRO16 Communication System
The EARTEC PRO16 headset system provides seamless, full-duplex team communication for demanding work environments. Designed for crew coordination and…
Feb 241 min read
Miller Updates Century 9055XL 50-Ton Wrecker
Miller Industries has introduced an updated version of its Century 9055XL 50-ton heavy-duty wrecker, adding structural and operator-focused improvements…
Feb 241 min read
Convoy Honors Fallen Tow Operator Austin Gayne
Dozens of emergency vehicles lined Interstate 40 in Haywood County, North Carolina, on Sunday as first responders, tow operators, and law enforcement…
Feb 231 min read
Florida Man Sentenced to Life in Repossession Shooting
A violent confrontation during a vehicle repossession has resulted in a life prison sentence for a man in Port St. Lucie, Florida. On Tuesday, a judge in…
Feb 191 min read
Why Carrier Loading Bridles Are Questionable for Recovery
By Randall C. Resch Today’s newbie towers learn recovery techniques via “Internet University.” While the internet is entertaining—especially when…
Feb 183 min read
Into the Woods: Recovering a Burned Hummer EV
By George L. Nitti When a brand-new GMC Hummer EV burned to the ground in a remote stretch of the Sam Houston National Forest, Charlie Miller and his crew…
Feb 182 min read
Bowling Green Towing Company Challenges City Fee Cap
A Bowling Green towing company has filed suit against the City of Bowling Green, challenging a local ordinance that caps what private tow operators may…
Feb 181 min read
Detroit Automakers Absorb $50 Billion in EV Losses
U.S. automakers are absorbing more than $50 billion in losses after a sharp slowdown in electric vehicle demand. After years of heavy investment…
Feb 171 min read
S.F. Tow Operator Sentenced to Five Years
A San Francisco tow truck operator was sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to burn his competitors’ trucks in an effort…
Feb 131 min read
Lokithor J400 Car Jump Starter
LOKITHOR J400 Car Jump Starter – 2000A 12V Lithium Battery Booster Key Features: -- Powerful Engine Starting: Delivers 2000A peak current, capable of…
Feb 111 min read
Live Wires at Recovery Scenes: A Deadly Risk
By Randall C. Resch A live-wire electrocution took the life of an experienced volunteer firefighter at a vehicle-versus-pole incident in Delaware County…
Feb 113 min read
House Bill 282 Seeks Rear Blue Lights for Tow Trucks
For the second time, House Bill 282 — known as “Troy’s Law” — has been introduced in Frankfort, Kentucky but it has yet to be heard in committee. The bill…
Feb 111 min read
Boise delays towing rate hike after industry pushback
Boise officials are hitting pause on a long-awaited update to towing rates after local tow company owners said the proposed changes still don’t reflect…
Feb 101 min read
Tow Company Returns Vehicles After ICE Arrests
Juan Leon had only been running Leo’s Towing in the Twin Cities for a few months when he began noticing a troubling pattern: cars left abandoned across…
Feb 91 min read
Suspect Sought in Fatal Shootings of Two Philly Towers
Philadelphia police are searching for Najee Williams, 27, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shootings of two tow truck drivers in separate…
Feb 61 min read
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