A Powerhouse in Purple and Green

By George L. Nitti

In the world of towing, capability and branding go together. Frisco, Texas's LW's Towing’s newest addition to its fleet—a custom-painted, 2025 Freightliner M2 with a Vulcan V-30 16-ton medium-duty wrecker—embodies both. Dressed in bold purple and green and built for unmatched versatility, this truck is not only a mechanical workhorse but a statement of identity that is unique to LW'a fleet.

Under the hood, the unit boasts a 350-horsepower Cummins engine paired with an Allison 3000 series 6 speed automatic. It’s equipped with twin 15,000 lb. winches and 150 feet of cable on each side, giving it the muscle to manage jobs ranging from compact car to Class 8 recoveries. “I can tow anything from a Honda Civic all the way up to an 18-wheeler if I had to,” says operator Andrew Stockstrom. “Right now, I’ve got a Kenworth dump truck on the back. Our old 14-ton would never touch this.”

The jump to a 16-ton unit wasn’t just about power—it was about discovering new potential. “We didn’t even realize the gap in our fleet until we started using this truck,” Andrew explains. “We thought we were replacing an older unit. Turns out, we were upgrading our capability across the board.”

Beyond towing strength, the truck is turning heads for its look. With a hand-painted, checkered flag graphic sweeping along its custom green-and-purple body, it’s as much a showpiece as it is a tool of the trade. “We’ve never used this color combo before,” says Andrew, who worked closely with company owner Larry Haynie on the design. “But once we saw the finished product, we knew it was something special.”

The company’s distinctive checkered theme—custom painted on each unit in a unique palette—has become a signature of LW’s brand. “All our trucks are different in color but follow the same visual pattern,” says Matt Cordell, a tow operator who also runs the company’s social media. “It gives the fleet a uniform identity, but each truck still feels one-of-a-kind. People spot our trucks right away.”

More than aesthetic appeal, the graphics have practical value. “There’s definitely business value in standing out,” Matt adds. “We do a lot of community events—Touch-a-Truck shows, local parades—and when people see our trucks, they remember them. They talk about them. That kind of branding sticks.”

Notably, the artwork isn’t done with wraps—it’s hand-painted by artist Michael Sheffler, ensuring durability and craftsmanship. “People are always surprised it’s not a wrap,” Matt says. “You don’t get bubbling, fading, or cracking. It lasts as long as the truck does, and that matters when you’re trying to make a lasting impression.”

The truck also features a CB radio package to assist with communication on construction sites—another sign of LW’s attention to the needs of both operators and clients. It’s been deployed for standard winch-outs, box truck recoveries, and even tougher jobs like pulling a mini-excavator out of a stream.

Purchased through Texas Wrecker Sales in Dallas, owner Larry Haynie stated, “I have not bought a truck from anybody else in 25 years.” The custom-built unit is already becoming a fleet favorite. While Andrew and Matt rotate through several trucks, they both agree the new #40 is a standout. “It’s a fantastic truck,” Matt says. “A lot of thought went into this one.”

Whether hauling heavy equipment or lighting up a community event, this purple-and-green powerhouse represents more than just towing strength. It’s a symbol of how attention to detail—in performance and presentation—can drive a company forward.