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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.
529 Plan Expansion Includes Professional Certifications
The Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) and fellow members of the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC) are celebrating a key…
May 20, 20251 min read
Grand Forks Considers Lifting Cap on Towing Fees
In North Dakota, the Grand Forks City Council is weighing a proposal to remove long-standing caps on towing fees, a change that could take effect as early…
May 19, 20251 min read
Simple, Clean, and Bold
By George L. Nitti At the towing facility of HJ Towing & Recovery, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a gleaming new 75-ton Century rotator stands tall—a…
May 17, 20252 min read
KC Tower Speaks Out After Arrest: “It’s Harassment”
Longtime tower Allen “Jay” Bloodworth, known in the Kansas City metro for running Private Party Towing, appeared in Jackson County court Thursday after…
May 16, 20251 min read
TRAA Applauds Reintroduction of DRIVE Act
TRAA and fellow members of the Anti-Speed Limiter Coalition are proud to announce the reintroduction of the “Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate…
May 15, 20251 min read
Counteracting Aggressive Customers
By Randall C. Resch Sometimes there aren’t visual pre-signs to violence. When there’s no pre-warning that an awaiting customer experiences meltdown, it’s…
May 14, 20254 min read
TRAA Announces Leadership Changes
After 12 years of service, Cynthia Martineau is retiring as Executive Director of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA), effective July…
May 14, 20251 min read
Indiana Cracks Down on Predatory Towing
Starting July 1, Indiana will implement new regulations aimed at curbing predatory towing practices, especially those targeting commercial vehicles. The…
May 13, 20251 min read
TIA Urges Industry to Stay Alert as Congress Eyes Cuts
As Congress pushes forward with a sweeping budget reconciliation package, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is alerting tire professionals to potential…
May 9, 20251 min read
PA Tow Company Accuses Borough of Discrimination
A Pennsylvania towing company is pushing back against what it calls discriminatory practices by Shenandoah borough officials, hiring legal counsel to…
May 8, 20251 min read
Over the Fence and Into the Wash
By George L. Nitti The call from Glendora Police came into Pasadena’s Jan’s Towing to recover a Subaru that had gone off the road, crashed through a fence…
May 7, 20252 min read
What Is a Qualified Driver?
By Brian J Riker With the recent discussions surrounding non-domiciled CDL drivers and English language proficiency, now is a good time to ask, are your…
May 7, 20254 min read
Missouri Towers Warn of New County Rules
Tow operators are raising serious concerns after Jackson County passed a new ordinance aimed at curbing illegal towing. The new rules require towing…
May 7, 20252 min read
Driverless Trucks Hit Texas Highways in Historic First
Aurora has become the first company to launch a commercial driverless trucking service on public roads. Its autonomous trucks now haul freight between…
May 5, 20251 min read
KC Council Passes Towing Crackdown Amid Industry Concerns
Kansas City’s newly passed ordinance cracking down on predatory towing is being hailed by city leaders as a long-overdue measure to protect residents, but…
May 2, 20252 min read
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