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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.
Police Officers Fired Over Repo Incident in Alabama
Three Police officers were fired by the mayor of the city of Dectur after they were responding to a repossession, resulting in the shooting death of the…
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Rotator Fishing
Sometimes your GPS can get you into big trouble. Case in point, a lady driver discovered that when her GPS told her to take a right in her 2019 Chevy…
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Tribal Flamed Stars and Stripes
By George L. Nitti Fine Artist Cecil Burrowes is no stranger to the towing community. He is sought after for his airbrush talents, producing eclectic…
Nov 11, 20232 min read
Tow Community Pays Tribute to Keagan Spencer
Family and friends of 25-year-old Keagan Spencer honored his life Saturday night, filling a parking lot with tow trucks in Hastings, Michigan. Spencer was…
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Jewelry Related Injuries
By Randall C. Resch Wearing a wedding band (or metal watch bands and jewelry) while working in the towing and recovery industry could result in…
Nov 1, 20233 min read
An American Towman Entrance for the Ages
The 70-piece band (Baltimore City College High School Marching Knights) will make a grand entrance into AT Expo and the Baltimore Convention Center on…
Nov 1, 20231 min read
It’s Showtime
By George L. Nitti It’s Showtime! Yes, Red River’s latest eye-catching, hard to miss wrap is somewhat of a departure from their previous wraps, inspired…
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Debris Cleanup and Removal
By Randall C. Resch When vehicles are involved in a crash and settlement is paid between the vehicle’s owner and insurance company, whose property does…
Oct 18, 20235 min read
Repo Driver Weighs in on Decatur Shooting
As details of the Decatur, Alabama police shooting of Steve Perkins continue to unfold, a repo driver weighed in on common practices for car repossessions…
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Bolus Truck Parts and Towing Announces Christmas Dinner
Bob Bolus, Sr., owner of Bolus Truck Parts and Towing, is proud to announce his 30th Annual Christmas Day Dinner which will be held at St. Patrick’s…
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Alabama Shooting Puts Repo Law in Focus
Alabama’s repossession law is under scrutiny after a shooting involving a police officer. The officer was called to a repo scene after a tow operator was…
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Worm Gear Winches
Worm gear winches are designed to pull heavy loads in low-speed, high torque applications. Benefits -- Less likely to slip than other types of winches…
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Repo Driver Ambushed and Killed in Chicago
A repo driver working in Chicago during the wee hours of the night was ambushed and gunned down in his tow truck after repossessing a black Land Rover.…
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Montana’s New “Move Over” Stiffens Penalties
In Montana, effective October 1, a new move over law went into effect, which is designed to protect the lives of emergency responders and maintenance…
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Eye-Popping Green Candy
By George L. Nitti What gives a tow truck that special pop? For some, a combination of compelling graphics and appealing external features such as lights…
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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