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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.
Suspect Granted Bond in SC Repo Man Murder
Essence Jackson, one of two people charged in the fatal shooting of Steve Hughes, a Lexington County, South Carolina repo man, was granted a $75,000 bond…
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Towing Community Bands Together to Recover Stolen Truck
By George L. Nitti After 46 days, a tow truck stolen from Elizabeth Truck Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey was recovered. The truck, a 2024 Ford F-450…
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Tow Companies See Surge in Car Repossessions
It's been a busy year for repossessions with car seizures in the US increasing by 23 percent compared to the same period in 2023, according to recent data…
Jul 22, 20241 min read
Inflatable Air Bag
Steck Manufacturing Introduces the EasyWedge Inflatable Air Bag Three-Pack Combo. Key Features: -- Durable & Multi-Use: Ideal for emergency vehicle…
Jul 12, 20241 min read
Tow Company Unveils North America's First EV Tow Truck
Canadian tow company CAA is introducing what it claims to be North America's first all-electric tow truck, the Lion5, which will operate in the Quebec…
Jul 12, 20241 min read
Towman Killed in Accident at So. California Landfill
A tow truck driver was tragically killed in an industrial accident at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center on Monday, authorities reported. The…
Jul 5, 20241 min read
Florida Tow Companies Must Comply to New Statute
HB179, approved by the House, Senate, and signed by Governor DeSantis, takes effect on July 1, 2024. Towing companies must review the statute and comply…
Jul 2, 20241 min read
Towers Face Deadly Risks in Repossession Work
If towing vehicles isn't dangerous enough as illustrated by roadside fatalities of towers, repossessions further pose significant dangers for tow truck…
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Tow Truck Activity Spikes in South Florida
In South Florida, a severe rainstorm caused extensive flooding, leading to a significant increase in tow truck activity. Tow truck drivers were…
Jun 14, 20241 min read
All-New ZEON XD Winches
Warn Industries has introduced the all-new ZEON XD winches for trucks and SUVs, marking a significant upgrade from their previous ZEON winch model.…
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Driver to be Prosecuted Over Death of Tower
The driver that struck and killed 25-year-old towman Keegan Spencer on a Michigan freeway in late 2023 will be prosecuted for his actions. Spencer was…
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Bi-Directional Pneumatic Air Hammer
The AIRSTRIKE - Bi-directional Air Tool. From fleet repairs to heavy equipment, its 3,000 blows per minute deliver maximum power. Durable, compact, and…
May 21, 20241 min read
Calif Towing and Recovery Trucks Face Regulatory Road Hazard
A coalition of towing and recovery truck manufacturers and drivers called on Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature to amend the…
May 10, 20243 min read
Auto Loan Delinquency Continues to Rise
A study by attorneys at Thompson Consumer Law Group analyzed 2022 and 2023 auto loan data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to see which states…
May 1, 20241 min read
Towman Murdered in Florida
Towman Juan Garcia, 39, owner of JL Towing, was murdered late Wednesday, April 10, in what police authorities are investigating as a connected crime…
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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