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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.
Beloved Detroit Tower Honored with Procession
On Detroit’s westside, a long line of tow trucks came out in procession to honor Bobby Hardison, a beloved Detroit tow company owner who died suddenly at…
Jan 12, 20221 min read
Personal Protective Equipment Kit (PPE)
Keep essential PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) items within easy reach with this convenient kit from AW Direct. The handy, zippered bag contains a…
Jan 12, 20221 min read
Lessons from Lakewood – For Professional Drivers
Brian J Riker By now, most of North America has at least heard of the 110-year prison sentence handed down last month to Rogel Aguilera-Mederos for his…
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Tower Killed in Off-Ramp Accident
Tower Edward Smith, Jr., who was making a left-hand turn onto Rt. 1 in North Brunswick, N.J., was hit by a tractor trailer and killed, according to North…
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Tampa Towers Rally to Spread Word
Towers from Tampa, Florida gathered on Sunday, Jan. 2, to send the message to Slow Down/Move Over. They said a prayer before turning on their lights…
Jan 3, 20221 min read
LED Work Lights
Lumileds, a lighting solutions company for the automotive industry, introduces the new line of Philips Xperion 6000 LED work lights. Designed for working…
Dec 29, 20211 min read
“What’s a Wrecker?”
By Randall C. Resch A forum participant posed a simple question asking, “What’s a wrecker?” At face value, the question sounded simple, yet sarcastic…
Dec 29, 20213 min read
Jim “Buck” Sorrenti Passes
Long-time American Towman editor and writer Jim Sorrenti passed away on December 29. Sorrenti had been admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY…
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Tower Awarded for Giving Heads-up Warning
On Dec. 22nd, police from York, Me., praised and gave thanks to tower Jack Lowe for giving a warning that enabled a police officer to narrowly escape…
Dec 29, 20211 min read
TRAA Touts 2021 Achievements and the Year Ahead
As the final days of 2021 unfold, TRAA, through their vigilance and advocacy, reports several major achievements. One achievement is the inclusion of the…
Dec 27, 20211 min read
A Tow Truck Is Not Always A Tow Truck
Brian J Riker I have noticed a lot of chatter lately about the Carvana home delivery truck with tow operators debating if it is a tow truck or if the…
Dec 22, 20214 min read
Diesel Lifeline
Gelled fuel and frozen fuel filters can cause any diesel engine system to stop working, leaving you stuck in cold and in some cases, dangerous situations.…
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Repo Driver Shot in Ft. Worth
An unidentified tow truck driver was shot in Ft. Worth, Tx., during a vehicle repossession. After he was injured, he called 911 to report the crime…
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Edgetec and Hooks [b]Join Forces
Dallas, Tx. based Edgetec acquired Arkansas’ Hooks Towing and Recovery Supply, a provider of towing and recovery equipment. According to Edgetec’s Randy…
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Tow Owners Arrested Over Billing
Gregory Gaylord and Garrison Gaylord, the owners of Southern Wrecker and Recovery of Jacksonville, Fla., were arrested for allegedly overbilling customers…
Dec 22, 20211 min read
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