Posts by Editorial Staff
Miller Industries and the Towing Museum Partner with Chattanooga “Wreckers” Baseball Team
Chattanooga Lookouts press release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts are proud to announce a new alternate identity for the 2024 season. The new alternate identity was chosen to recognize Chattanooga as the birthplace of the wrecker and to honor the past, present, and future of the towing industry. For six games the team will play…
Read MorePeterbilt Introduces New Mobile PTO Functionality with PACCAR TX-8 Automatic Transmission
Peterbilt has announced the availability of new mobile PTO functionality with the PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission in the Models 548, 537 and 536. This new option allows for PTO engagement beyond first gear, increasing vehicle capabilities for vocational applications. “This additional PTO functionality provides the versatility to support Peterbilt customers with the right products and…
Read MoreEvent in Review: TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day
TRAA press release: TRAA’s 6th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day was another huge success with over 24 states from across the country represented. Together members made real progress towards garnering support for (a) our position that towing does not belong in the FTC’s “Junk Fee” rule, (b) support for the House National Move…
Read MoreReasonableness
Recently, I was in conversation with a tower about a similar situation we were both facing and he used the word “reasonableness.” While I figured it meant to be reasonable, I was curious about the dictionary’s definition. According to the dictionary, reasonableness means sound judgment; fairness. The quality of being based on good sense. That…
Read MoreMary Leigh Barbusin, Garden State Towing Association Scholarship Fund
Garden State Towing Association press release: The Garden State Towing Association (GSTA) established this scholarship fund in honor of our long time executive director, Mary Leigh Barbusin. These scholarships are meant to assist GSTA member children who wish to pursue a college education or technical degree at an accredited technical/vocational school or two-year or four-year…
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow to Go for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA press release: AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, March 15th to 6 a.m. Monday, March 18th. How does it work? When someone calls Tow to Go,…
Read MoreKenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
Kenworth has introduced the new PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission for Class 6-7 and light Class 8 vocational applications. The PACCAR TX-12 PRO builds upon the existing PACCAR TX-12 transmission, which was designed to be one of the most efficient on-highway automated transmissions. The new transmission is available with select Kenworth Class 8 models, including…
Read MoreRonnie Mayer of R Mayer Towing Named Citizen of the Year
The DeKalb County (Georgia) Fire Rescue Department named Ronnie Mayer, owner of R Mayer Towing of Atlanta, its Citizen of the Year. Mayer, a longtime volunteer and supporter of local community events was quoted: “It took my breath away when I was told I was being honored.” Mayer was honored on March 2 at the…
Read MoreAAA Research Shows Fatalities Due to Drowsiness 10X Higher Than Reported
AAA press release: With Daylight Saving Time approaching (Sunday, March 10 at 2 AM), the darker mornings and lost hour of sleep will lead to more drowsy drivers. Soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. The study, based on in-depth crash investigations and national fatal crash…
Read MoreNot Another Meeting!
The Wisconsin Towing Association held its Board of Directors meeting along with an Education Committee planning meeting this past weekend. While I often don’t want to attend meetings — for whatever organization I belong to — I do look forward to these meetings. I’ve always said the members of the WTA are my towing family.…
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