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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.
Widow of Fallen Towman Says Justice Falls Short
A Mobile County jury has found Elizabeth Sprinkle guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2021 death of tow truck driver Jonathan Neesmith—a…
Sep 25, 20251 min read
Connecticut’s New Towing Law Takes Effect October 1
Connecticut is set to implement sweeping changes to its century-old towing laws on October 1, aiming to better protect vehicle owners and add new…
Sep 24, 20251 min read
Consistency: The Missing Link in Towing
By Brian J. Riker Walk into almost any chain restaurant and you know what to expect. The menu may vary slightly, the color scheme may change, but the…
Sep 23, 20252 min read
NC House Bill 199 Targets Towing Overhaul
A bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers has filed House Bill 199, aiming to overhaul how towing and booting are regulated across the state. The…
Sep 23, 20251 min read
Kyle Chirgwin, Creator of Captain Recovery, Passes
Veteran towman Kyle L. Chirgwin, 60, known for creating the children's stories The Adventures of Captain Recovery , passed away peacefully on September 8…
Sep 18, 20251 min read
Justifying On-Highway Assistance
By Randall C. Resch Have you ever requested law enforcement assistance and found it wasn’t available? Or had an officer leave the scene before you were…
Sep 18, 20253 min read
Foldable Traffic Cone
The FirstGard Ultimate Foldable Traffic Cone is a patented, space-saving solution for modern traffic management. Designed for quick deployment, enhanced…
Sep 18, 20251 min read
Wrecker Warehouse of Texas Joins Forces with Jerr-Dan
Wrecker Warehouse of Texas, led by longtime industry veteran Brent Lemmond, has been named an official Jerr-Dan distributor, bringing a new level of…
Sep 18, 20251 min read
Small Job, Steady Professionalism
By George L. Nitti What looked like a simple call turned into a test of precision for Jimmy Smith, owner of Advanced Towing in Smith Bay, St. Thomas. He…
Sep 17, 20252 min read
PSS Adds Fill Port to FirstGard Traffic Cone
PSS, a leading innovator in traffic safety equipment, has announced an important upgrade to its FirstGard foldable traffic cone. The enhanced design now…
Sep 17, 20251 min read
Kansas City Enacts ‘Driving Bill of Rights’
Kansas City, Missouri, has approved a sweeping towing ordinance aimed at protecting drivers from predatory practices. Passed on September 11, the measure…
Sep 16, 20251 min read
Fake Tow Truck Addresses Could Cost Companies Licenses
A new Illinois law aims to protect drivers and collision repair shops from predatory towing practices. Signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in August, Senate Bill…
Sep 15, 20251 min read
Cardinal Legacy, ATRI Merge to Expand Training
The Cardinal Legacy Towing Group and the American Towing and Recovery Institute (ATRI) have announced a merger to form one of the industry’s most…
Sep 12, 20251 min read
New Towing Law to Save Drivers Thousands
Connecticut drivers are set to gain major protections when new rules take effect October 1. Currently, towing companies can begin selling vehicles worth…
Sep 11, 20251 min read
Montana Dedicates First Tow Truck Memorial
After five years of planning, Montana’s first tow truck memorial was dedicated Tuesday in Three Forks, honoring operators killed in the line of duty. The…
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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