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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.
Paramount Recovery Service Expands
Southern California-based automotive repossession company Paramount Recovery Service, Inc. recently announced the expansion of its locations and services…
Mar 20, 20191 min read
Is It a Crane or a Tow Truck?
By Brian J. Riker Since rotators were first introduced to the towing industry, there has been an ongoing debate about what they are and what you can do…
Feb 27, 20194 min read
Tow Trucks and Loose Dollies
Make sure your tow dolly racks are secure. By Randall C. Resch It only takes a second for a side rack of tow dollies to launch from the tow truck if the…
Feb 21, 20193 min read
Uniforms, Professionalism and Appearance
(Image – Tom Toby, Thomas Towing & Transport; Wilmington, NC) By Randall C. Resch Picture this: a middle-aged tow operator arrives to tow your car. His…
Jan 9, 20193 min read
Derailed in B.C.
By Jim "Buck" Sorrenti Heavy recovery specialist Gord Boyd of Quiring Towing in British Columbia, Canada, has been doing heavy rescue for nearly two…
Aug 1, 20183 min read
Lane Blocking: Is it Really a Good Idea?
By Brian J. Riker I have noticed a trend lately of towers using their equipment to block traffic for fellow operators. While I applaud their intent and…
Apr 18, 20183 min read
Handling Firearms in Towed Vehicles
By Randall C. Resch Many towmen want to know what to do if they find a weapon in towed vehicles. Procedures vary per agency and state, so I'll address…
Mar 14, 20183 min read
OSHA and Towing
By Brian J. Riker February brings about thoughts of spring and the coming warmer days promised, but it also triggers the annual period for posting updated…
Feb 22, 20182 min read
Hours of Service, ELD Compliance
By Brian J. Riker Log books and electronic logging devices are only for the big companies right? Wrong. It could cost you big time if you are not prepared…
Dec 7, 20174 min read
Santander to Stop Tracking, Kill Switches
Santander Consumer USA Holdings, one of the country's biggest subprime auto lenders, has decided against further use of GPS-tracking and ignition kill…
Mar 1, 20171 min read
What is a 'Holmes Tree?'
By Randall C. Resch In the December 2014 print issue of "American Towman," my article "Adding Off-Road Recoveries to the Mix" referenced using a "Holmes…
Jun 29, 20163 min read
Towing for Autism
By George L. Nitti April is National Autism Awareness Month. One way towers and others in the industry have stepped up to the plate is by towing for this…
Apr 13, 20162 min read
CHP Approves Online TIM Training
By Randall C. Resch Great news for California tow companies and tow operators who respond to CHP calls. I recently confirmed with California Highway…
Feb 10, 20162 min read
Rose Parade Floats Break Down, Too
Most years there is at least one beautiful and lovingly crafted floral float forced to finish the five-mile stretch of the Rose Parade in Pasadena…
Jan 13, 20162 min read
Damages vs. Hold Harmless Agreements
By Randall C. Resch Many scenarios aren't ordinary load-and-go operations, and there's always potential for secondary damage. When it comes to working the…
Dec 30, 20152 min read
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