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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.
No Car Worth Dying For: Tow Yard Safety Lessons from a Deadly Incident
By Randall C. Resch Headline News, June 2025 The Peoria (IL) County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged a sixteen-year-old and an eighteen-year-old with…
Aug 6, 20254 min read
Senate Confirms Molinaro as FTA Administrator
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration just before the August recess.…
Aug 6, 20251 min read
Shops Push Back on New BAR Towing Regulation
Collision repair shops and the California Autobody Association (CAA) are questioning a new towing regulation from the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)…
Aug 5, 20251 min read
Milwaukee to Notify Drivers Before Towing for Tickets
Milwaukee drivers will soon get a warning before their vehicles are towed for unpaid parking tickets. The Common Council passed an ordinance requiring the…
Aug 4, 20251 min read
Move Over’ Rally to Honor Fallen Towman, Raise Awareness
The Michigan Towing Association will host a “Move Over” rally this Friday at 6 p.m. in the Grand Traverse Mall parking lot, honoring the life of…
Aug 1, 20251 min read
Chicago Drivers Struggle with Damage Claims
When Craig Myers parked in a snow tow zone in February 2025, he accepted the mistake and the towing fee. What he didn’t expect was the severe damage to…
Jul 31, 20251 min read
Soar with Eagles or Flock with Turkeys? The Case for Higher Standards in the Towing Industry
By Brian J. Riker A recently circulated email proposing that towers should be excluded from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation, or at…
Jul 29, 20254 min read
Hino and Miller Unveil 2025 Auction Truck for Towing Museum
Hino Trucks and Miller Industries have partnered once again to unveil a custom-built 2025 auction truck in support of the International Towing & Recovery…
Jul 29, 20251 min read
Tow Attempt in Minnesota Turns Dangerous
A tow truck driver was forced to release a vehicle late Saturday night, July 26, after being confronted by an armed vehicle owner during a repossession…
Jul 29, 20251 min read
Tow Life, TikTok Fame, and the Legacy of Black Betty and Opal
By George L. Nitti It’s hard to miss Brian Wagaman’s tow truck "Black Betty," named in honor of his late grandmother. Wrapped in neon green with a cartoon…
Jul 28, 20252 min read
Illinois Bans Tow-Truck Solicitation at Accident Scenes
A new Illinois law bans tow-truck operators from stopping at accident scenes to solicit business, a move state officials say will improve safety and…
Jul 28, 20251 min read
States Crack Down on Predatory Towing Practices
A growing number of states are taking action to curb predatory towing. North Carolina recently joined Arkansas, Connecticut, and Indiana in passing…
Jul 25, 20251 min read
Tow Community to Honor Fallen Operator Tim Reese
The Sunshine State Towing Association (SSTA) has announced the passing of longtime tow operator and respected community member, Tim Reese. Known for his…
Jul 23, 20251 min read
Ya’ Don’t Know if Ya’ Didn’t Look!
By Randall C. Resch I’ve archived as many as 136 individuals who were discovered in towed vehicles as result of violence, homicide, PPIs, and other…
Jul 23, 20254 min read
Rolling Steel and Rising Temperatures: Copper Spill Recovery in Gastonia
By George L. Nitti When a tractor-trailer loaded with loose copper shavings overturned while attempting to beat a red light on Highway 321 in Gastonia…
Jul 23, 20252 min read
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