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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.
A Father-Son Journey into a Hot Rod Tow Truck
By George L. Nitti In the small borough of Tremont, Pennsylvania, located in the coal region of Schuylkill County, Rodney Updegrave Jr. and his father…
Feb 28, 20253 min read
NC Bill Aims to Combat Predatory Towing Practices
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at addressing predatory towing practices in the state. House Bill 199, known as the "Nonconsensual…
Feb 28, 20251 min read
Illinois Legislation Aims to Crack Down on "Rogue Towers"
A new piece of legislation seeks to rein in towing companies that exploit drivers in the aftermath of accidents, a practice uncovered by the ABC7 I-Team's…
Feb 27, 20251 min read
Seven States Pursue Revisions to Move-Over Rules
Move-over laws have been expanded across the U.S. Initially designed to protect emergency personnel, these laws now include tow trucks, road service, and…
Feb 26, 20251 min read
BOI Reporting: What Towing Companies Need to Know Before the Deadline
By Brian J. Riker In today's rapidly changing political and regulatory environment, one issue has been gaining significant attention: the Notice of…
Feb 26, 20253 min read
Bulldozer to the Rescue
By George L. Nitti In West Texas, on Super Bowl Sunday, a recovery operation unfolded involving a bulldozer, a 350,000-pound coil unit, and a steep…
Feb 26, 20252 min read
Trucking Industry Tackles Fuel Card Skimming
Fuel card skimming has become a growing concern for truck fleets, with scammers installing deceptive devices on truck stop fuel pumps to capture payment…
Feb 25, 20251 min read
Clean Trucks Act: Towing Groups Call for Delay
Towing and recovery associations are calling on governors in 10 states to delay California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and NOx regulations. The plea…
Feb 24, 20251 min read
Cones, Flares, Triangles: Are You Protected?
By Randall Resch It’s time for tow operators and company owners to rethink roadside safety. A recent lawsuit resulted in a massive settlement after a…
Feb 20, 20253 min read
Illegal Repo Gone Wrong: Car Dealer Sentenced
A used car dealer in Alabama has been sentenced to federal prison after attempting an illegal and armed repossession of a vehicle sold under high-interest…
Feb 13, 20251 min read
Bold Colors, Big Personality: Lil Pete’s Family-Inspired Tow Truck
By George L. Nitti Lil Pete's Automotive Inc., located in Brewster, NY, over the last couple of years has added a new vehicle to its fleet—a fully…
Feb 12, 20252 min read
SEMA 2025 Report: Trends and Impact on Towing Industry
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has released its 2025 Future Trends report, forecasting moderate growth in the automotive aftermarket…
Feb 7, 20251 min read
ARA Confronts CoPart Over Repossession Practices
The American Recovery Association (ARA) recently met with CoPart leadership to address concerns about the company's role in the repossession sector. ARA…
Feb 4, 20251 min read
Bigler Boyz Wins 2024 Donnie Cruse Memorial Award
Bigler Boyz Towing & Recovery has been honored with the 2024 Donnie Cruse Memorial Award for excellence in heavy-duty recovery, presented by WreckMaster…
Feb 3, 20251 min read
Spiderman Truck: A Real-Life Hero on the Road
By George L. Nitti Carl Thompson has been in the towing industry for 32 years, but his latest truck is turning more heads than ever. Nicknamed the…
Jan 31, 20252 min read
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