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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.
Mechanical Failure or Attitude Adjustment?
By Randall C. Resch I’ve learned nothing’s fair in the world of annual inspections. Sometimes, even the simplest challenges go sideways when attitude…
Mar 19, 20254 min read
Power and Precision: Winchester’s Kilar-Fitted Ford 650
Mike Winchester, the owner of Winchester's Towing in Lexington, Kentucky, is no stranger to the road. His company has been hauling a wide variety of…
Mar 17, 20252 min read
Vehicle Repossessions Surge in 2024
In 2024, an estimated 1.88 million vehicles were repossessed across the United States, a reflection of both economic factors and regional differences in…
Mar 17, 20251 min read
SF Tow Operator Indicted in Alleged Arson Scheme
A San Francisco tow truck operator, Jose Vicente Badillo, was indicted this week on charges of conspiracy to commit arson, allegedly orchestrating a…
Mar 16, 20251 min read
AAA’s Tow to Go Program Partners with Tow Companies
As St. Patrick’s Day festivities gear up, AAA is once again calling on tow companies and towers to play a crucial role in keeping impaired drivers off the…
Mar 14, 20251 min read
Adrienne Camire Appointed Acting Administrator of FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has appointed Adrienne Camire as its acting administrator. Camire, a veteran of the Trump…
Mar 12, 20251 min read
Driving Safely – What Towers Need to Know
By Brian J. Riker A colleague of mine recently noted an alarming increase of tow truck involved crashes, not struck-by or other slow down move over type…
Mar 12, 20254 min read
Proposed Bill Aims to Revamp Connecticut’s Towing Laws
A bill is being proposed to overhaul Connecticut’s century-old towing laws. The bill proposes extending the current 15-day period for selling vehicles…
Mar 11, 20251 min read
Frozen to Free: An Ice Recovery
By George L. Nitti For nearly a month, a car was partially submerged on a frozen lake in Eastern Minnesota after plunging through the ice. The owner had…
Mar 8, 20252 min read
TRAA's 7th Annual Workshop Advances Towing Industry Advocacy
The Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) recently held its 7th Annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day, which saw participation from…
Mar 7, 20251 min read
Tow Truck Owners Back Maryland's SB 883
On March 4, Karrington Anderson, Associate Policy Director for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), testified against Senate Bill 883, which would…
Mar 7, 20251 min read
Idaho Launches I-90 Roadside Patrol to Assist Motorists
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has introduced a new roadside patrol to assist motorists along the I-90 corridor. The service will operate…
Mar 6, 20251 min read
Navigating Tow Truck Inspections and Appeals
By Randall C. Resch I've learned that nothing’s fair in the world of annual inspections. Sometimes, even the simplest challenges go sideways when attitude…
Mar 6, 20254 min read
WA Man Faces Trial for Robbery and Assault
A trial is set to begin Monday for Shaun David Rambow, 45, charged with first-degree robbery and assault after allegedly attacking a repossession agent…
Mar 4, 20251 min read
Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on Arizona's I-10
A deadly crash occurred on I-10 eastbound near Milepost 88 in Arizona, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision involving several semi-trucks. Arizona…
Mar 3, 20251 min read
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