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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.
Towers Honor Legacy of West Virginia’s Kincaid ‘Linc’ Lincoln
Towers communed with the friends and family of Kincaid ‘Linc’ Lincoln, co-owner of Dragon Recovery in Rustburg, West Virginia, honoring his life with a…
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Louisiana Tow Operator Killed along with Customer
Around 2 a.m. on April 3, tow operator Shannon Thibodeaux of Lafayette, Louisiana was struck and killed on Interstate 49 as he was helping a stranded…
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Tow Company Hit with $5 Million Lawsuit
Memphis Tennessee tow company A1 Towing and Hauling, which operates under a number of assumed names, was sued by three trucking companies for $5 million…
Mar 20, 20241 min read
Utah Law Holds Police Accountable for Towed Vehicles
The Utah Legislature passed a law that goes into effect July 1, requiring state police to inform drivers of the whereabouts of their towed vehicles. The…
Mar 3, 20242 min read
New Coalition Defends Towing Industry
On October 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it was exploring a new proposed rule on “Unfair or Deceptive Fees” to crack down on…
Feb 21, 20243 min read
TowMate Unveils Groundbreaking Safety Lighting
TowMate, a U.S. manufacturer of automotive lighting located in Rogers, Arkansas, launched two safety lighting products incorporating the patented HINVII…
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Lite It Wireless Battery and Charger
External 20-volt Battery and Charger for your wireless light bar. This battery is mounted externally and there is no longer the need to change the 2…
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Texas Towman Downed, Another Injured, by FedEx Truck
A tow operator working south of Dallas/Ft. Worth was killed on I-20, Wednesday, 2/7. Another tow operator on scene was critically injured, airlifted to a…
Feb 9, 20241 min read
CSTH LLC Acquires Dynamic Towing Equipment & Manufacturing
Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings LLC, (CSTH) has acquired Dynamic Towing and Equipment Manufacturing of Norfolk, Virginia. CSTH LLC, the parent company…
Feb 6, 20241 min read
Four “High Country” Tow Companies Get TV Series
Mountain Recovery Towing and Reliable Towing of Colorado, Stauffer’s Towing & Recovery in Utah and Big Al’s Towing in Cheyenne, Wyoming are under…
Feb 2, 20241 min read
Climbing Higher, Powered by Family
By George L. Nitti A good logo and slogan are critical parts of the mix of elements that comprise company graphics and promote customer interest and…
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Florida Repo Driver Shot During Repossession
Last Thursday, a repo driver in Port St. Lucie was allegedly shot six times after trying to repossess a vehicle. The agent, 28-year-old Tristan Hastings…
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Colorado Tow Company Settles Lawsuit for $1 million
Cited for numerous violations, Wyatts Towing, despite denying allegations, has agreed on a 1-million-dollar settlement with Colorado’s Attorney General…
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Decatur, Alabama Considering Banning Night Time Repos
After two men were killed involving repossessions in Alabama, city leaders in Decatur are considering banning repossessions at night. The first deadly…
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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