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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.
CHP Impounds Tow Truck After Finding Multiple Violations
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) impounded a tow truck in the Golden Gate area after discovering several serious violations during a recent enforcement…
Aug 121 min read
Miller Industries Reports 12% Revenue Growth
Miller Industries Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $240 million, up 12.1% from $214 million in the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings…
Aug 101 min read
NC Senator Pushes for Towing Reform
North Carolina Sen. Caleb Theodros is calling for changes to Charlotte's towing regulations after a growing number of drivers reported paying steep fees…
Aug 41 min read
TowXpo Sets Attendance, Wrecker Pageant Records
TowXpo returned to the Alamo City this past July and the show featured a record number of wrecker pageant trucks and an attendance that demonstrated why…
Jul 312 min read
Duty over Dollars
By George L. Nitti When the call came from the Texas Department of Public Safety, there was never any question whether Ironshark Tow & Transport, based in…
Jul 313 min read
Towing Entrepreneur Offers Blueprint for Business Growth
Entrepreneur Early Walker is encouraging small business owners to focus on consistency, systems, and customer service after growing a one-truck towing…
Jul 311 min read
Recovery Agent Assaulted in Stockton, CA
A recovery agent was reportedly assaulted by multiple suspects during a vehicle repossession attempt in Stockton, California, on the evening of July 29…
Jul 311 min read
Illinois Bill Targeting Fraudulent Tow Operators Heads to Governor
A bill aimed at cracking down on fraudulent tow truck operators has cleared the Illinois General Assembly and is awaiting the signature of Gov. JB…
Jul 301 min read
Post-Tow Fires: Who's Responsible?
By Randall C. Resch There are incidents where towed vehicles catch fire hours after being dropped off in tow yards. The question becomes: Who is…
Jul 294 min read
Keeping the Family Name Rolling
By George L. Nitti Sitting in the rain outside a Tractor Supply parking lot in Skowhegan, Maine, a 2025 Freightliner equipped with a Century carrier…
Jul 292 min read
Remote Security
The Control Holder by WreckerstuffSquare is a custom-fit mounting solution designed for Jerr-Dan MPL wreckers and Dynamic wrecker remotes. Engineered for…
Jul 281 min read
Tow Operator Killed During Rollback Loading Incident
A Maryland tow truck operator was killed Friday after the SUV he was loading onto a rollback tow truck rolled forward and struck him, according to the…
Jul 281 min read
Niagara Police Approve Towing Contracts Despite Opposition
The Niagara Regional Police Board has approved new three-year secure towing and impound contracts with A Action Towing and Recovery Inc. and Parkway…
Jul 271 min read
Charlotte Towman Charged After Repo Incident
A Charlotte tow truck driver is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities say he attempted to repossess a vehicle while two women remained…
Jul 241 min read
Fatal Repo Shooting Ends with 55-Year Prison Sentence
Three years after the fatal shooting of repossession company owner Jayson Click, the criminal case has reached its conclusion with a lengthy prison…
Jul 221 min read
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