Archive for October 2011

Snow Jobs

Oct 14th, 2011 | By | Category: Nick Kemper's Blog

We don’t get the cold in the Pacific Northwest like many of you do in the Midwest and Northeast. Nowadays, with all of the crazy weather patterns, I hear about snowstorms in Texas and similar stuff from customers all over the country. Last winter I [...]



Jerry Bullock

Oct 14th, 2011 | By | Category: Jack Schrock's Blog

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you of the passing of Jerry Bullock, aka The Bull. Over the past ten or so years, Jerry has been instrumental in developing the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum program in Chattanooga. [...]



There’s a Hole in My Bucket

Oct 14th, 2011 | By | Category: Geri Roskopf's Blog

“There’s a Hole in My Bucket” is a children’s song about a leaky bucket between two characters, Henry and Liza. The song incorporates an infinite-loop (a no-win situation) motif: Henry has got a leaky bucket, and Liza tells him to repair it. But to fix [...]



Fall 2011 Edition of Miller Industries On Call 24/7 Now Available

Oct 14th, 2011 | By | Category: Industry News

The newest edition of On Call 24/7 is now available online. Just select this issue’s cover image to access all of Miller’s On Call 24/7 issues, archived on the company website www.millerind.com.



Jerry Bullock 1942 – 2011

Oct 13th, 2011 | By | Category: Spotlight

Obituary information provided by the Bullock family: Jerry Lee Bullock was born in Walla Walla, Washington on January 14, 1942. He passed away at his home in West Linn, Oregon on Friday, October 7, 2011. Jerry was 69 years of age when he passed from [...]



Crossing Tie-Down Devices on Car Carriers

Oct 13th, 2011 | By | Category: Tow Tip

Should you cross tie-down chains or straps at the rear of vehicles being transported on car carrier decks? International Institute of Towing and Recovery contributing writer Peter Fuerst says caution should be used when crossing tie-downs for several reasons: The attachment hooks will probably not [...]



Grateful Truck Owner

Oct 13th, 2011 | By | Category: Recovery

“This was a rollover on a county road. The owner was very happy that we took the time to chain and then strap the box. At first I think he thought we were trying to run up the bill, but a few days later he [...]



Trak-Jax Car Ramps

Oct 11th, 2011 | By | Category: New Products

Trak-Jax car ramps are lightweight, durable car lift ramps that get low-profile cars high enough to fit a standard floor jack under the vehicle. They weigh less than five pounds each and are 30.1 inches long for easy storage. Trak-Jax are available with or without [...]



Burkhard Towing and Service

Oct 11th, 2011 | By | Category: Truck of the Month

Entered in the Car Carrier category of the Tow Times Shine ‘n Star Contest is “Ms. Aloha,” a 2008 Kenworth T300 with a Century bed, PACCAR 260 engine and Allison transmission. Special equipment includes rear air suspension, digital transmission controls and a Condor motorcycle harness. [...]



Tow Trucks For Tots

Oct 7th, 2011 | By | Category: Industry News