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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.
A Tesla Burned, but the Yard Didn’t
By George L. Nitti When crews from Ricky’s Towing of Amarillo, Texas , arrived on Interstate 40, the recovery was considered high-risk for a reason…
Dec 30, 20253 min read
Towing Leader Leaves Behind a Legacy of Generosity
As the year comes to a close, the towing community is remembering the life and generosity of Brad Pickering, founder of Idaho Falls–based Sunkiss Towing…
Dec 30, 20251 min read
Wisconsin Tow Crews Brace for Calls as Winter Storm Hits
Tow truck drivers and dispatchers across southern Wisconsin are gearing up for a flood of calls as a winter storm brings hazardous driving conditions to…
Dec 29, 20251 min read
Wisconsin Tow Crews Brace for Calls as Winter Storm Hits
Tow truck drivers and dispatchers across southern Wisconsin are gearing up for a flood of calls as a winter storm brings hazardous driving conditions to…
Dec 29, 20251 min read
The Buried Snowcat on the Boundary Ridge
By George L. Nitti On a wind-scoured ridge above a Montana ski area, a bright red snowcat belonging to the National Weather Service sat half-buried in…
Dec 24, 20252 min read
Fighting the Elements: Winter Warfare Against Rust and Corrosion in Tow Trucks
By Brian J. Riker Rust is one of those problems that creeps in quietly. It starts inside the frame rails of a $200,000 wrecker, behind wiring connectors…
Dec 24, 20253 min read
Judge OKs Kansas City Towing Ordinance
A Jackson County, Missouri judge has cleared the way for Kansas City to enforce new ordinances aimed at curbing predatory towing, rejecting a legal…
Dec 24, 20251 min read
Tow Truck Driver Acquitted in Federal SUV Case
A South Los Angeles tow truck driver has been found not guilty of stealing a federal agent’s vehicle during an immigration arrest last summer. A federal…
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Power Outage Halts Waymo, Tow Operators Respond
Waymo temporarily suspended its self-driving ride-hailing service in San Francisco after a widespread power outage knocked out traffic signals across the…
Dec 22, 20251 min read
WI Towman Recognized with 2025 American Towman ACE Award
Tyler Mize, president and CEO of Barrett’s Towing of Madison County, has been recognized by the Madison Journal Today following the company’s receipt of…
Dec 19, 20252 min read
Auto Repossessions Climb as Economic Strain Hits Drivers
Car repossessions are surging across San Diego County as more families fall behind on auto loan payments, reflecting a growing national problem fueled by…
Dec 18, 20251 min read
Eyes on the Road: How Billboards Contribute to Distracted Driving
By Randall Resch In the short drive between Harry Reid International Airport and the Vegas Tow Show at South Point, I spotted a string of billboards…
Dec 17, 20254 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
Towman Jailed after Child Falls from Vehicle
A tow truck driver was jailed Sunday on a felony charge after police said he towed a car from outside a restaurant in Sunrise, Florida, while a 4-year-old…
Dec 17, 20251 min read
Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Charge, Scales Back EV Plans
Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and cancel several electric-vehicle programs, marking one of the clearest signs yet of…
Dec 16, 20251 min read
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