Posts by Editorial Staff
Giving Back to the Brave: Warrior Winches’ Commitment to Towing Community
Warrior Winches, a manufacturer of heavy-duty winches and hoists, has announced their pledge to donate 1% of all online sales to the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund. This fund provides critical financial assistance to towing and recovery operators killed in the line of service, helping families facing unexpected hardship.…
Read MoreTRAA Represents Industry at National TIM Symposium
Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: Traffic incident management (TIM) stakeholders from across the country convened in October 2023, for the FHWA National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Leadership, Technology, and Training Symposium at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, MD. Joanne Blyton, TRAA president, and Cynthia Martineau, TRAA executive…
Read MoreIndustry Consolidation, Recovery Equipment and Rigging, Predatory Towing Legislation, Enhancing Car Carrier Versatility and More
The Tow Times February issue focuses on acquisitions and consolidation in the towing industry, some of the go-to equipment used for recovery, possible legislation to address perceived predatory towing, and 10 options and accessories to optimize car carrier performance. In our Recovery Review department, tow operators use training, experience and specialized equipment to recover a…
Read MoreSlide Lock Tool Company Publishes 35th Edition Z-Tool System Manual
This year marks the publication of the 35th Edition of the Z-Tool Grand Master System Manual. The Z-Tool System Manual is updated each year after a thorough review of every new make and model of vehicle that will be on the road in the USA. An updated Z-Tool System Manual is a must have for…
Read MoreGuardian Fleet Services Acquires Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc., Expanding Reach to Lexington, KY
Guardian Fleet Services, a leading provider of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation services, has announced the successful acquisition of Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc., based in Lexington, KY. The acquisition is Guardian Fleet Services’ first location in Kentucky. Founded in 1999 by Lee Roberts, Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc. has evolved from a one-truck operation…
Read MoreCentury Celebrates 50 Years
Source: Miller Industries press release In 1974, Century hit the roads with a mission: redefine the towing and recovery industry. Now, as we stand on the cusp of 2024, the Century brand proudly celebrates five decades of towing excellence and innovation. Over the past 50 years, Century has become a symbol of unwavering commitment to…
Read MoreIndiana Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Toll Road
A tow operator was struck and killed Thursday, January 18 on the Indiana Toll Road at mile marker 114.2 north of Shipshewana in LaGrange County. The Indiana State Police reports that crews were on the scene of an incident at that location at approximately 9:40 a.m. cleaning up a diesel spill and removing a tractor-trailer…
Read MoreHelp in Setting Personal and Business Goals
The New Year is a great time to set some personal and/or business goals. For many, though, these new resolutions only last a couple of weeks or, if you’re lucky, a few months. I think the key is to find a mentor or an experienced and trusted advisor to help you achieve the end goal…
Read MoreSunshine State Towing Association 2024-2026 Executive Board Election Results
The Sunshine State Towing Association (SSTA) has released the election results for its 2024-2026 executive board. President: Brett Holcombe, vice president: Amanda Balboa, second vice president: Kelly Barrett, secretary: Alexis Margaret Ramos, treasurer: Crystal Griffin. The SSTA thanks the McGovern Law Firm for facilitating their election.
Read MoreTRAA & Randy Meyer Racing Partner on National Slow Down Move Over Campaign
TRAA press release: The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc. (TRAA) and Randy Meyer Racing Inc. (RMR) are pleased to announce their new partnership on a national Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) campaign featuring two-time National Hot Rod Association World Champion Megan Meyer as the TRAA Ambassador to Motorsports. Despite all 50 U.S. states…
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