Montana Tow Trucks Busy After First Winter Storm

Tow truck drivers in Billings have been working nonstop in the wake of the season’s first winter storm.

The snowfall, which arrived Friday, was quickly followed by subfreezing temperatures, creating slick and hazardous road conditions across the region.

For towing companies like JH Motors Inc., the wintry weather has meant an exceptionally busy weekend.

“It’s been a menace for the most part,” said driver Christian Kinnison on Sunday afternoon. “It’s pretty rough out there.”

Kinnison said the crew has been responding to calls almost continuously since the storm rolled in.

“All of us were on the clock,” he said. “Whether it was Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after—it doesn’t matter. We’re 24/7.”

Fortunately, the team had prepared ahead of time once forecasts began calling for snow.

“We were very well prepared,” Kinnison noted. “We have a great team at JH Motors, and thankfully all of our trucks were up and running. We’ve been going pretty much nonstop ever since.”

And with winter just getting started, Kinnison says they expect—and are ready for—more challenges ahead.

“Whenever you’re calling a tow truck company, you’re not calling on your best day,” he said. “You’re calling because something happened—you need a jump start, you got into a wreck, or you hit a pole. It’s our job to make things a little easier and make your day a little bit better.” Source: https://www.ktvq.com