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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.
Bubba’s Bright Workhorse—and the Business Behind It
By George L. Nitti In the small town of Olive Hill, Kentucky, where the population hovers around 1,600, for the past 15 years, Bubba’s Towing has served…
Aug 23, 20253 min read
U.S. Halts Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers
The Trump administration has suspended the issuance of work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers, citing safety concerns. Secretary of State Marco…
Aug 22, 20251 min read
State Settles for $350K After Tow Operator Struck
A legal battle following a crash on I-40 near Carnuel, New Mexico has ended with the state agreeing to pay $350,000 to the family of tow truck driver…
Aug 21, 20251 min read
When Following the Law Becomes Deadly for Tow Operators
By Randall C. Resch Did you know your state’s Vehicle Code puts your safety and survival in harm’s way? Every time you secure a towed vehicle to the wheel…
Aug 20, 20255 min read
NH Strengthens Move Over Law
Governor Kelly Ayotte joined New Hampshire State Police, lawmakers, and the family of Staff Sergeant Jesse Sherrill for a ceremonial signing of…
Aug 20, 20251 min read
Blue Lights Proposed to Protect Kentucky Tow Drivers
Nearly a year after tow truck driver Troy Caldwell was killed on I-64, a group is pushing for legislation to protect roadside assistance workers in…
Aug 19, 20251 min read
Ct. Towing Laws Overhauled, Industry Joins Reform
Connecticut lawmakers have passed House Bill 7162, a sweeping update to the state’s century-old towing laws, following reports of abuse and a DMV…
Aug 18, 20251 min read
Miller Industries Laying Off 150 Workers
Miller Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, announced Thursday it will cut about 150 jobs across three U.S.…
Aug 15, 20251 min read
Tow Companies Scramble After Milwaukee Flooding
Tow trucks worked nonstop across Milwaukee after torrential rain flooded streets, leaving hundreds of vehicles submerged and drivers stranded. “I had to…
Aug 14, 20251 min read
US DOT Numbers: What Tow Operators Must Know
By Brian J. Riker It seems like the towing industry faces new regulations daily, and while that is an exaggeration, there are some regulations that get…
Aug 13, 20254 min read
Alberta Cracks Down on Predatory Towing with New Rules
Alberta’s new towing regulations, effective August 8, aim to curb predatory practices that have drawn industry scrutiny. The rules create a 200-meter…
Aug 13, 20251 min read
Rising Bankruptcies Could Impact Repos and Collections
Bankruptcy filings are on the rise. According to the latest AIS Bankruptcy Insights Report, filings are up nearly 9% year-over-year, with almost 50,000…
Aug 12, 20251 min read
Fuel Taxes Rise in 10 States, Drop in 3
As of July 1, fuel tax adjustments left drivers in 10 states paying more at the pump, while three states saw small cuts. California drivers face some of…
Aug 10, 20251 min read
Entrepreneur Gains Press for Towing Growth
Mustafe Abdulahi, a Somali refugee who spent 21 years in an Ethiopian camp, is now gaining recognition in St. Cloud, Minnesota as a growing entrepreneur.…
Aug 8, 20251 min read
New Arkansas Laws Aim to Improve Work Zone Safety
On August 5, several new Arkansas laws officially took effect—90 days after lawmakers wrapped up their session in Little Rock. Among them are key updates…
Aug 7, 20251 min read
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