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New Multi-deck Carrier Option from Century

Apr 26th, 2013 | By | Category: New Products

Century’s new multi-deck option for its 16 Series LCG Carrier allows operators to transport three to four cars depending on configuration. The optional second deck hydraulics lowers onto the main deck, allowing for safer loading and securing of the vehicle as compared to over-the-cab decks. [...]



Rush Truck Centers’ No. 14 Rides Again This Saturday

Apr 26th, 2013 | By | Category: Spotlight

Rush Truck Centers says the Rush Truck Centers/Mobile 1 Chevrolet SS No. 14 is geared up and ready for the Richmond International Raceway Toyota Owners 400 on Saturday. It’s Rush Truck Centers’ third major sponsorship race. Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will [...]



Ordinary People do Extraordinary Things

Apr 26th, 2013 | By | Category: Nick Kemper's Blog

ESPN started a documentary series in 2012 called 30 for 30, which was originally meant to be 30 documentaries covering the 30 years that ESPN has been on the air. Has it been that long since ESPN first came on the air? Hard to imagine [...]



Wrecker Frames

Apr 26th, 2013 | By | Category: Jack Schrock's Blog

Before hydraulic wreckers the wrecker crane assembly on HD Holmes mechanical wreckers mounted directly to the truck frame as did the body, if there was one. However, most hydraulic designs now include a continuous sub frame that sits directly on top of the truck frame [...]



Come Ride Along in a Truck

Apr 26th, 2013 | By | Category: Geri Roskopf's Blog

My husband listens to talk radio in his office. I like to listen too, but I find my blood pressure goes up when some topics are being discussed and listeners call in and offer — in my opinion — some really stupid, weird, off-the-wall thoughts [...]



AMSOIL Signature Series Automatic Transmission Fluid

Apr 19th, 2013 | By | Category: New Products

AMSOIL INC. has re-positioned two of its synthetic automatic transmission fluids to be included in the company’s Signature Series family. The new designation reflects the premium quality of AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid and AMSOIL Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid. The robust performance was [...]



Impound Stories

Apr 19th, 2013 | By | Category: Nick Kemper's Blog

The World’s Greatest Graphic Designer tagged me in a Facebook post, in reference to her vehicle being impounded. Turns out it was towed away for a parking violation (from the police) by our sister company. They had to act swiftly to retrieve the vehicle before [...]



Cap-m’ Jack

Apr 19th, 2013 | By | Category: Jack Schrock's Blog

I introduced readers to aviation on Valentine’s Day and later told you about flying commercial airliners upside down just like Captain Whittaker. Well, to round this all out, the following is a story about how I came to be called “Cap-m’ Jack” by family and [...]



I Missed It!

Apr 19th, 2013 | By | Category: Geri Roskopf's Blog

I’m kind of bummed because I missed the first big tow show of the year – the Florida Tow Show, which advertises sun, fun and tow trucks. I’m all for sun and fun – especially because of 38-degree temperatures and dark, cloudy skies here in [...]



2013 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Apr 19th, 2013 | By | Category: Industry News

The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has announced nine industry leaders selected for induction into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame as the Class of 2013: Marc De Wilde (Gentbrugge, Belgium), John H. Glass (Morris Plains, N.J.), Marvin R. [...]