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Agero’s 2023 Summer Hustle Winners
Below is the full list of winners from Agero’s Third Annual Summer Hustle performance program. The annual program celebrates and rewards the outstanding performances and dedication of its in-network towers and roadside service providers hustling throughout the summer months. From June through August, Agero’s tow and roadside service providers across the country who deliver top…
Read MoreTRAA Names Education Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Fund Recipients
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…
Read MoreCathy Brumgard Retires from the International Towing and Recovery Museum
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…
Read MoreNational Slow Down Move Over Day Recognized Across the Nation
Saturday’s National Move Over Day, held the third Saturday each October, was recognized with news stories and events across the country in states including Ohio, North Carolina, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Wisconsin, Arizona, Washington and New York. Emergency responders, fire/rescue, law enforcement, tow operators, EMS and roadway workers gathered to promote awareness of the laws, which…
Read MoreUpdated: Georgia Tow Operator Struck and Killed on I-575
Authorities have identified a tow operator that was struck and killed on Interstate 575 in Cherokee County, GA. Frank Lee Ingram, 48, owner of Ingram Towing & Impound Service of Woodstock, GA, had responded to a call in a heavy-duty tow truck and was preparing to hook up a dump truck when he was hit…
Read MoreAgero Donates to International Towing and Recovery Museum’s Survivor Fund
Source: Agero Agero has announced a $15,000 donation to the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund. Towing and recovery is one of the most dangerous professions in the world, with operators working on the side of the road near high-speed traffic and facing the dangers of impaired, inattentive and distracted…
Read MoreThe Lifesaving Potential of Driving Assistance Technology
Source: AAA Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears motorist’s vehicles. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and have the potential to save lives by preventing crashes – but how many? New research…
Read MorePeterbilt Celebrates Production Milestone with 100,000th Model 389
Source: Peterbilt press release: Peterbilt celebrated production of the 100,000th Model 389 at its Denton, Texas, manufacturing plant on September 7th. The Model 389 was introduced in 2006. As part of the celebration, Peterbilt presented the milestone truck, equipped with the limited-release Model 389X special edition package, to Massey Motor Freight, a nationwide freight shipping…
Read MoreThank You for a Great Tennessee Tow Show
This year’s Tennessee Tow Show, held on September 27-30 in Chattanooga, TN, was a resounding success. There was record show attendance, exhibitor spaces were filled, training classes sold out, record beauty competition trucks (over 35) and over 250 attendees at this year’s Southern Hospitality Night street party. The Tennessee Tow Show thanks all who joined…
Read MoreIsuzu Selects ChargePoint to Provide EV Charging for Upcoming Electric Truck
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that it has appointed ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure and software solutions, as well as training to Isuzu dealers and customers. Isuzu announced in March that it will introduce the 2025…
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