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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.
Remembering ‘Fast Eddy’: Beloved Tow Operator
For the first time in 15 years, Arrow Trucking, based in Council Bluffs Iowa, was without their beloved tow operator "Fast Eddy" Bartling. Owner Brad…
Oct 27, 20251 min read
Illegal Nashville Tow Company Accused of Overcharging
A Nashville tow company accused of overcharging customers and demanding cash payments has been operating illegally for years, a NewsChannel 5…
Oct 24, 20251 min read
Beyond “The Customer Is Always Right”
By Brian J. Riker The caller was furious because her car had broken down on the highway, and she’d already been waiting for over an hour. The dispatcher…
Oct 23, 20253 min read
Mississippi Residents Split on Proposed Towing Ordinance
Nearly a dozen residents filled City Hall in Starkville, Mississippi on Tuesday to share opinions on a proposed towing ordinance a second public hearing.…
Oct 23, 20251 min read
Frank Coady, Towing Legend and Philanthropist, Dies at 74
Tow trucks lined up on Saturday night, lights flashing as police stood by and a bagpiper played in tribute to Frank Coady, the longtime owner of Coady’s…
Oct 22, 20251 min read
Butterfly Mural Honors Fallen Towman
A bright butterfly mural behind Twisted Scissorz Salon in Port Huron, Michigan stands as a tribute to Jason Schultz, a tow truck driver killed by a drunk…
Oct 21, 20251 min read
US Car Repossessions Surge as Defaults Rise
Car repossessions are surging across the U.S. as more Americans fall behind on auto loans, raising concerns on Wall Street that rising defaults could…
Oct 20, 20251 min read
Towing for a Cure: Vibrant and Sleek Wheel Lift Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness
By George L. Nitti In Grand Island, Nebraska, the family behind Kramer’s Towing is known for keeping the roads clear and the community safe. But this…
Oct 18, 20252 min read
Survey Seeks Tow Operator Input on Nighttime Lighting Safety
The Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center, in collaboration with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety , is conducting a nationwide survey to…
Oct 17, 20251 min read
No Jail Time? When Justice Fails the Fallen
In March 2022, tow operator Ross Booker, just 22 years old, was struck and killed by a 16-year-old motorist. As Ross worked to clear debris from the…
Oct 16, 20254 min read
Wisconsin OKs Towing for First-Offense Reckless Driving
Wisconsin lawmakers have approved a bill permitting police to tow vehicles of first-time reckless drivers, a move aimed at curbing a growing number of…
Oct 16, 20251 min read
Pageant Adds Trophy for Airbrushed Art
This year’s American Wrecker Pageant , taking place in Baltimore, November 20–22, 2025, will introduce new judging categories recognizing the best wrapped…
Oct 13, 20251 min read
Class 8 Truck Orders Drop 44% as Tariffs Hit Fleets
North American Class 8 truck orders fell sharply in September as tariffs and weak freight rates continued to weigh on demand. American companies that…
Oct 11, 20251 min read
States Tighten CDL, English Rule Enforcement
A multi-state enforcement sweep has removed more than 100 commercial drivers from U.S. highways for immigration and licensing violations, including repeat…
Oct 11, 20251 min read
Brass Band Shakes up Festival Night
The high-energy Naptown Brass Band , known for its New Orleans flair, will enliven Festival Night (FN), Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., during AT Expo in…
Oct 10, 20251 min read
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