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A Massachusetts court has ruled that the assessment of administrative fees as a percentage of a vehicle recovery invoice violates the Consumer Protection Law. In a ruling handed down on November 3, 2023, in the case of Commerce Insurance v. Big Wheel Truck Sales, the judge said that the towing company’s 10% fees, “have no…

On November 29, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report titled “Causes and Countermeasures of Predatory Towing” that the organization says “examines the causes and countermeasures of predatory heavy-duty towing, with the goal of improving the relationship between the towing and trucking industries.” According the the ATRI’s website, “The most common types of…

Guardian Fleet Services press release. November 13, 2023 Guardian Fleet Services is excited to announce its latest strategic acquisition of Euless B&B Wrecker Service, continuing a significant step in the company’s broader expansion plans into key markets outside of the State of Florida. Euless B&B Wrecker Service represents Guardian’s first establishment in the great state…

Source: AAA press release As AAA prepares to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road. Wednesday night, the Auto Club Group will activate its Tow to Go campaign. The program is available in Florida and other select states (see below),…

The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that a male tow operator was struck and killed early Saturday morning, November 18, while assisting a stranded motorist on Interstate 95 in Miami. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on southbound I-95 near State Road 112. The FHP said the operator’s truck was parked on the right…

Muncie Power Products, Inc. has made two personnel announcements. The company has announced Mike Krieger as the regional sales manager for the Western region as well as Mexico. Krieger will focus on leading the field sales team in the West. In this position, he will put an emphasis on understanding customers needs and creating a…

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration: Image: International Association of Fire Chiefs Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 13 –17, 2023. This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA )-sponsored initiative communicates the simple steps everyone can take to keep roadway responders and the public safe around traffic incidents. Every minute of every day, law…

Source: Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) press release: The TRAA Education Foundation, Inc. is proud to provide annual scholarship aid to students furthering their education through its Scholarship Fund. Since 1990, the TRAA Education Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children and grandchildren of TRAA regular members to assist…

Source: International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum October 5th press release: The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum would like to extend gratitude and appreciation to our office manager, Cathy Brumgard, who, following our annual museum weekend events, is entering retirement after six years with the museum. During her…