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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.
Tesla on the Tracks
By George L. Nitti On November 11, 2022, Nick’s Towing Service of Rutherford, NJ, was called in by the New Jersey Transit Police Department to recover a…
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Tower Downed in Oklahoma
An Oklahoma tow truck driver was hit and killed on Nov. 26, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). 31-year-old tower John Mills of Red Beard’s…
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Tower Credited for Saving Woman in Burning Vehicle
A tow truck driver, along with a police officer and university professor, are credited with rescuing crash victims who were trapped in burning vehicles on…
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Auto Loan Balances and Delinquencies Rise
Despite a 19% decline in auto sales over the last 3 months, balances on auto loans and leases are surging due higher priced vehicles and constrained…
Nov 19, 20221 min read
U.S. House Passes Move Over Law Resolution
On Nov. 15, the U.S House of Representatives passed Move Over Law Resolution (H.Res. 1463). The resolution, which was introduced by Congressman Jim…
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Chicago Tower Killed
A Chicago tow truck driver was fatally shot on Sunday night, Nov. 13, according to Edwin Rivera, the manager of ASAP Towing and Recovery. He was shot in…
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Yer’ Bending the Boom
By Randall C. Resch A newer wrecker was parked “out of service” because its boom was bent almost fully extended. When I talked to the company’s owner…
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Man Guilty of Killing Tower
In Oregon, Matthew Alexander McAdoo, 44, was found guilty of 2nd degree murder after he aggressively confronted tow truck driver Patrick Sanford, 51, for…
Nov 9, 20221 min read
100 Car Pile-up in Colorado
Wintry weather and black ice in Denver, Colorado on November 3 were the cause for a pile-up that impacted more than 100 vehicles. The pile-up brought…
Nov 6, 20221 min read
Roadway Clean-Up Mandate in Long Island
In an effort to improve roadside safety, a Long Island County has passed a law requiring towers to properly remove glass, car pieces, road flares and…
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Headsets for Crew Communication
Eartec EVADE are a new class of Light Industrial, full duplex headsets designed for professional crews that need hands free, simultaneous talk, wireless…
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Transforming Fleet
By George L. Nitti As Andrew Van Winkel, manager/supervisor of A+ Towing of Eugene, Oregon, was working on an expansion phase of adding heavy duty…
Nov 1, 20222 min read
Rough and Ready Off-Road Recovery
By George L. Nitti It’s been an off-road credo to never leave anyone behind. So says off-roading enthusiast and off-road recovery specialist Eric Huttner…
Oct 29, 20222 min read
Diesel Supplies at Lowest Levels Since 2008
Stockpiles of diesel, at their lowest levels since 2008, continue to be in short supply, with only 25 days stockpiled. Demand is also said to be at its…
Oct 24, 20221 min read
A Case of Flat Tires
On Thursday, dozens of Los Angeles commuters driving along a stretch on the 405 freeway were pulled over on the shoulder of the road, apparently from flat…
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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