National News

Pennsylvania City Councilman Proposes Towing Ordinance, Towers Express Concerns

May 5th, 2011 | By | Category: National News, Pennsylvania

The York, Pa., City Council is considering an ordinance to regulate towing and towing fees, according to news reports. The ordinance would require towing companies to purchase licenses to operate in the city, and require operators to notify city police within one hour of towing [...]



Stolen Massachusetts Tow Truck Found Floating in River

May 4th, 2011 | By | Category: Massachusetts, National News

A stolen Lowell, Mass., tow truck was found floating down the Merrimack River Tuesday night, May 3, according to a news report. Two boaters out for a night cruise spotted the truck while pushing off from the boat launch. The tow truck was stolen from [...]



Virginia County Votes to Raise Towing Fees, Post Clearer Signs

May 3rd, 2011 | By | Category: National News, Virginia

The Arlington, Va., County Board voted Tuesday, April 26, to raise the maximum base towing fee to $125 and require more information on towing signs, according to a news report. The board also approved a higher base tow fee for vehicles weighing more than 10,001 [...]



Wisconsin Charity Motorcycle Ride for Special Olympics

May 2nd, 2011 | By | Category: National News, Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association is reminding its members that the Ride with the Flame charity motorcycle ride will get rolling on Saturday, May 7. The ride, held in conjunction with the Special Olympics Area Athletics Meet, benefits the Special Olympics Wisconsin-Southeastern Area. It will [...]



Corpus Christi PD Purchases New Tow Truck

May 1st, 2011 | By | Category: National News, Texas

The City of Corpus Christi, Texas, has purchased a new tow truck for its police department in preparation for towing and impounding vehicles of motorists who lack proper insurance and registration. According to news reports, the Corpus Christi Police Department will conduct a “Zero Tolerance [...]