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Kind Words and Support for Fallen Towman Jonathan Begley
41-year-old towman Jonathan Begley, who was killed on the job nearly three weeks ago in Columbus, Georgia, was put to rest as his loved ones and other…
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Hooked on UT
By George L. Nitti Over the past few years, Unique Towing (UT ) of San Jose, California, has beefed up their heavy-duty presence, embracing the change by…
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Washington State Towers Blitzed by Snow
As snow pounds Northern Washington State, in what is reportedly the 3rd worst snowfall on record in the last 22 years, tow trucks are working non-stop.…
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Towmen Reap Rewards of Awards
Local news sources are publishing the extraordinary efforts for which towmen were recognized at the 33rd annual American Towman Exposition in Baltimore…
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Car Repos Rising
Car repossessions continue to rise, as consumers fall behind on their car payments due to higher car prices and prolonged inflation, according to a report…
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Wisconsin Tower Gets Press for Dedication and Service to Community
The Enterprise Press, a Wisconsin community news source, spotlighted local tower Daniel S. Dolson, who was honored with his induction into the Order of…
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Texas Tower Killed in Hit and Run
A tow truck driver was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Saturday, December 10 near Goldthwaite, Texas, located in Central Texas. Authorities said…
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Connecticut Towers Pushing for Higher Tow Rates
Connecticut towing companies seek a 60 percent increase in their rates for removing and storing vehicles taken away from crashes or violating private…
Dec 10, 20221 min read
Memorial Tribute for California Tower Michael Micheletti
Over 150 towers gathered and drove in procession on Saturday, December 4, in San Bernardino, California to pay tribute to 41-year-old Michael Micheletti…
Dec 8, 20221 min read
2022 Winners of the RABF Dynamic Slide
Ana Favela and her husband of Lalo’s Towing in Illinois are the winners of the Dynamic Slide in Unit, which was donated by Anthony Gentile and Dynamic…
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Tower
Patrick McAdoo, the man who shot and killed Oregon tower Patrick Sanford, owner of Titan Towing of Hillsborough, was sentenced to life in prison on…
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Tow Procession Honors Fallen Oklahoma Tower
Fallen tower John Alic Mills, 31 of Oklahoma was honored by family and friends at Trinity Baptist Church in Muskogee. Towers gathered in procession, with…
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Georgia Tower Struck and Killed
Tow truck driver Jonathan Begley, 41, died after being struck by a vehicle on an entrance ramp in Columbus, Georgia. . Begley was hit while he was in the…
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Highway Memorial Marker Honors Florida Tower
Florida’s state legislature passed a measure to have a highway memorial marker placed roadside in honor of 24-year-old tower Austin Gayne. Gayne, who was…
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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