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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.
Truck Driver Honored for Aiding Injured Biker
Kevin Olsen, a truck driver for Truline Corporation and longtime Logan, Utah resident, has been recognized as a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers…
Jul 23, 20251 min read
Court Sides with Lender Following Tow-Triggered Repossession
A recent federal court ruling favors lenders and underscores the importance of accurate credit reporting in repossession cases. When Sharlene Jacobs left…
Jul 22, 20251 min read
Predatory Towing Ring Exposed in L.A.
Authorities have busted a predatory towing operation in Van Nuys, California, recovering 145 vehicles after a joint investigation by the LAPD, California…
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Louisiana Towers Gear Up for Flood Response
With flood watches in effect across the coastal cities of Louisiana from Thursday through Saturday, tow operators like Brodie Mouton of Southern Towing &…
Jul 18, 20251 min read
Operators of Lubbock Tow Company Indicted
The owner and dispatcher of Cantu Towing in Lubbock, Texas face felony theft charges after a months-long police investigation revealed alleged illegal…
Jul 17, 20251 min read
Storm Front: Does Storm Chasing Make Sense For Your Company?
By Brian J. Riker Towers often are quick to react to natural disasters and other calls for help. This is a noble response from the towing community. But…
Jul 16, 20253 min read
“One Truck, Two Jobs”: The Power of the Miller Detachable Wrecker
By George L. Nitti For Eddie Smith, owner of Wrenches & Wreckers in Hagerstown, Maryland, his 2014 Kenworth W900 outfitted with a Holmes DTU (made by…
Jul 16, 20252 min read
Agero, Polestar Partner on EV Roadside Assistance
Agero, a leader in digital driver assistance services, has announced its exclusive partnership with Polestar Automotive USA Inc. to deliver roadside…
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Tow Truck Driver Prevents Gas Station Disaster
A potentially hazardous situation at a local gas station could have ended in catastrophe, but quick action by a tow truck driver may have saved lives and…
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Tow Truck Drivers Honor Fallen Texas Operator
Nearly 60 tow trucks gathered at Weslaco Stadium Saturday in Waslaco, Texas, in a powerful tribute to David Zapata, owner of Steel Towing, who was struck…
Jul 14, 20251 min read
Wrenches & Wreckers Clears Giant Windmill Blade
By George L. Nitti Traffic came to a standstill early Monday, June 30 on I-70 in Washington County, Maryland, after a 280-foot windmill turbine blade…
Jul 12, 20252 min read
Organized Crime Rings Target Trucking as Cargo Thefts Surge
Organized crime rings are increasingly targeting the trucking industry, as cargo theft across North America continues to rise. According to data from…
Jul 11, 20251 min read
NC Bans Booting Tractor Trailers
A new law banning tow truck operators from booting tractor trailers in North Carolina was signed Wednesday by Governor Josh Stein. Effective December 1…
Jul 10, 20251 min read
Texas Tow Company Owner Killed on Highway Shoulder
A roadside tragedy claimed the life of a Texas tow company owner on Monday, July 8, when he was struck and killed while working on the shoulder of a busy…
Jul 9, 20251 min read
Speed Dolly Fender Set
In The Ditch® Towing Products has launched a first-of-its-kind Speed® Dolly Fender Set designed to protect towed vehicles from road debris, tire blowouts…
Jul 9, 20251 min read
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