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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.
Judge Blocks California’s Clean Truck Mandate
Heavy-duty truck manufacturers scored a legal win after a federal judge temporarily blocked California from enforcing key parts of its Clean Truck…
Nov 7, 20251 min read
Lawmakers Push DOT to Target Fraudulent CDL Mills
Two Republican lawmakers are pressing the U.S. Department of Transportation to take stronger action against fraudulent CDL mills—unregulated…
Nov 6, 20251 min read
Modeling the Behavior You Expect from Your Team
By Brian J. Riker The good news is that the problem is simple. The bad news? Fixing it requires you to change—well, some of you, at least. How often do…
Nov 5, 20252 min read
U.S. Vehicle Sales Drop as EV Subsidies Expire
U.S. light vehicle sales fell sharply in October following the expiration of federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs), according to data from…
Nov 5, 20251 min read
Little Tornado: A Safe Haven Across the High Plains
By George L. Nitti In the wide-open plains of Colorado and Nebraska’s Panhandle, where the land stretches flat and the wind can turn fierce, Little…
Nov 4, 20252 min read
Towing Industry Honors Fallen Tow Operators
The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum held its ninth annual Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling Ceremony in October, honoring 19…
Nov 4, 20251 min read
Nevada Bill Targets Abandoned Cars and Towing Abuses
Assemblymembers Heather Goulding and Max Carter presented Assembly Bill 415 to the Nevada Legislature, proposing faster removal of abandoned, inoperable…
Nov 3, 20251 min read
Kinetic Recovery Rope
The Rattler: 1 Inch Recovery Rope for 3/4 -1 ton Trucks and Heavy SUVs Recommended for recovery vehicles that weigh 7,200 - 10,249 pounds. Breaking…
Nov 1, 20251 min read
AAA Study Finds Drivers Confused About Move Over Laws
Despite “Slow Down, Move Over” (SDMO) laws in all 50 states and D.C., 46 emergency responders were killed roadside last year, according to the Emergency…
Oct 31, 20251 min read
Stuck in the Mud: The Mechanics Behind Pulling a Heavy Garbage Truck to Safety
By George L. Nitti After three days of steady rain, the ground behind a local business in rural southeastern Oklahoma had turned to soup. When a garbage…
Oct 30, 20252 min read
75-Ton Rotator Shines with Purpose and Pride
By George L. Nitti When Ken Jabco of S & R Towing and Recovery in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, set out to add a 2025 Peterbilt 589 with a Century 1075…
Oct 29, 20252 min read
Miller Industries, AAA Mark 20-Year Partnership
Miller Industries is celebrating two decades of partnership with AAA, the nation’s leading roadside assistance provider, marking 20 years of shared…
Oct 29, 20251 min read
When the Door Slams: Managing Hand and Finger Injuries on the Job
By Randall C. Resch An arrestee once slammed my hand in a van door—a feeble attempt to make his getaway. Even as the door clamped down on my hand, I kept…
Oct 29, 20254 min read
Towbook Partners with Waze to Improve Roadside Safety
Towbook, a leader in towing management software, has announced a new integration with Waze that provides real-time alerts of tow trucks and roadside…
Oct 29, 20251 min read
Towers, Consumer Advocates Clash over CT reforms
Connecticut towing companies and consumer advocates presented sharply different plans Monday as a Department of Motor Vehicles working group tries to…
Oct 28, 20251 min read
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