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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.
Materials of Trade – What Towers Need to Know
By Brian J. Riker When you think of hazardous materials you often think of things like explosives, corrosives, marine pollutants or even radioactive…
Oct 8, 20253 min read
Green Power and Fresh Fleet Design
By George L. Nitti Capital Towing & Recovery has been turning heads lately for its bold new graphics and growing partnership with Custom Built Wreckers.…
Oct 8, 20252 min read
Towman Carlos Trejo Jr. Killed in Hit-and-Run in L.A.
A tow truck driver identified as Carlos Trejo Jr., 57, was struck and killed early Tuesday while assisting a disabled vehicle on the 110 Freeway in South…
Oct 8, 20251 min read
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Heavy Trucks
President Donald Trump announced Monday that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25% tariff starting November 1…
Oct 7, 20251 min read
Towman Fatally Struck on BW Parkway
Tow truck operator Sandel de Cruz (unconfirmed victim) was killed early Saturday after being hit by a passing vehicle on the southbound…
Oct 6, 20251 min read
In The Ditch® Low Profile Axle Mount
Built for tough jobs and tight spaces, the In The Ditch® Low Profile Axle Mount combines heavy-duty strength with a sleek, low-clearance design. Perfect…
Oct 3, 20251 min read
Towmen Rally in Georgia to Remember Floyd Crespo
More than 50 tow truck drivers and a dozen law enforcement officers gathered in Rincon, Georgia on Wednesday to honor 42-year-old Floyd Crespo, a heavy…
Oct 3, 20251 min read
DOT Tightens CDL Rules for Noncitizens
The U.S. Department of Transportation has declared a national emergency over how states issue commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to noncitizens, imposing…
Oct 2, 20251 min read
Did Ya’ Set the Truck’s Parking Brake?
By Randall C. Resch Eighty-nine years ago, on October 7, 1936, the front-page headline of Tennessee’s Nashville Banner read: “Auto Plunges into…
Oct 1, 20253 min read
California Lawmakers Pass Towing and Storage Fees Bill
The California General Assembly has approved Assembly Bill 987, which now heads to the governor’s desk for signing. Introduced on Feb. 20 by Assembly…
Oct 1, 20251 min read
Tower Sentenced in Colorado Theft Scheme
A former Colorado tow truck driver has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after admitting to stealing nearly 50 vehicles and selling them for scrap.…
Sep 30, 20251 min read
Towman Killed in Hilton Head Accident
A longtime tow truck operator was killed Thursday afternoon in Hilton Head in what colleagues are calling a “senseless accident.” According to Rahn’s…
Sep 29, 20251 min read
Collins Hi-Speed® G7X Dolly
Built to conquer the toughest conditions, the Collins Hi-Speed® G7X Dolly delivers unmatched strength, stability, and capacity. Originally engineered for…
Sep 27, 20251 min read
Camouflaged Military Tribute on Wheels
By George L. Nitti When Zach Carp of TW Towing & Recovery in Stigler, Oklahoma, set out to build his own tow truck, he wanted something different. The…
Sep 26, 20252 min read
Ky. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Tow Operators
A Kentucky bill aimed at improving safety for roadside assistance workers is gaining traction in the legislature. House Bill 115, known as Troy’s Law, was…
Sep 26, 20251 min read
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