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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.
Philadelphia Employing Safety Enforcement Officers
Philadelphia plans to employ 28 safety enforcement officers to ticket and tow abandoned cars on its streets. The bill, which allocates $1.25 million for…
May 24, 20221 min read
Tower Killed Giving Roadside Assistance
A tower giving roadside assistance on Interstate 91 in North Haven, Conn., was hit and killed Saturday night around 7 p.m. The tower was identified as…
May 23, 20221 min read
Man Arrested for Shooting Owner of Car Dealership
The man who shot the owner of a car dealership in Ft. Worth, Texas was taken into custody by Arlington police and charged with aggravated assault with a…
May 19, 20221 min read
Tow Contract Rejected in Wichita
The Wichita City Council rejected a tow contract that would grant a 4% increase to nine tow companies that provide emergency towing services for the…
May 18, 20221 min read
Illinois Tackles Rogue Towing
Governor JB Pritzker on May 13 signed a bill requiring police agencies to call only on tow companies that are on an approved tow rotation list when there…
May 16, 20221 min read
Repo involves Hatchet-Wielding Man
As two men were repossessing a vehicle in Sioux Falls on May 10, the vehicle’s owner threatened them with a hatchet that he had pull out from his repo’d…
May 12, 20221 min read
Actio PRO Radio
Actio PRO is a wireless noise-cancelling radio built for those who are on the jobsite day in and day out—serious support for cutting background noise and…
May 11, 20221 min read
$800,000 Wrecker Stolen
A heavy duty Wrecker worth $800,000 was stolen in Miami at a Commercial Truck Dealership around 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 8. Surveillance video captured…
May 11, 20221 min read
Tower Thanks Officer for Saving his Life
Tower Matt Roberts, who was shot multiple times after trying to help a stranded motorist, thanked Indiana Police Officer Jake Smith and presented him with…
May 10, 20221 min read
Tower Critically Wounded from Ambush
In Chester, Pennsylvania, late May 3, tower Jamie King was shot several times and critically wounded while locking the gate at International Recovery…
May 7, 20221 min read
Change of Tow Policy in Montana
Business owners in Billings, Mt., now have the power to contact towing services to immediately remove vehicles instead of having to wait five days. “If…
May 4, 20221 min read
The Dangers of Unguarded PTO Components
By Randall C. Resch A newbie tower in Texas purchased a vintage wrecker from a small town tow company and shared with me his plans of hoping to grow his…
May 3, 20223 min read
Maryland Inching Closer to Enacting Predatory Tow Bill
With House Bill 487, Maryland is set to end predatory tow practices involving commercial vehicles on highways under the jurisdiction of state police. The…
May 2, 20222 min read
Graphics Fit for a King
By George L. Nitti Often outstanding graphics stand out for a variety of reasons. Color scheme is a primary attribute. Creative lettering another. A…
Apr 27, 20222 min read
Specialty Equipment Sector Experiencing Strong Growth
According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the specialty-equipment industry continues to experience strong growth and demand as the…
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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