American Towman Magazine - June 2019 by dortiz-towman

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Volume: 43 Issue: 6 2019 On the cover: It was Johnson’s Towing in Bellingham, Washington, to the rescue when an SUV rolled over a retaining wall at the end of a driveway.

june Departments The Walkaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 News Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Road Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Zoom In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tow Boss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tow Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FEATURE CONTENTS

Securing Loads Safely Safe and effective load securement is an important task that tow operators must perform correctly. by Terry Abejuela

’Slingshot’ SUV Back to Driveway The team at Johnson’s Towing in Washington won a 2018 Donnie Cruse Memorial Award for this recovery. by Dan Johnson

Beacons On!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tow Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 On the Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Repo Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Repo Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Towman’s Market . . . . . . . . . . . 102

2019 Towing Directory Don’t miss this year’s annual compendium of all things towing: tools, equipment, manufacturers, providers, insurers and more.

My Baby.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Low Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Adventures of A.T. . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Lee’s Garage in New Jersey brought this ‘Big Bruiser’ back to life in a labor of love.

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Big Fun Out West By Dennie Ortiz

Wow! We’re just back from a great show in Las Vegas with more than 4,400 towers over the course of three days at the AT Showplace. Our best-attended show in the West of the last seven years brought with it new events and an enhanced conference program, in addition to the increased number of vendors on the trade show floor. The first-ever Towman 100 Luncheon honored some of the largest fleets in the nation. The Towman 100 recognized that there has rarely been a more difficult challenge to build a large towing fleet than in today’s times. With skyrocketing insurance costs, the difficulty in recruiting and hiring tow operators and so much more, it is tougher than ever before. Add to that the safety issues we face on the roadway and continual tragic fatalities. It’s a tough and challenging time for the whole industry. Another first-time occurrence in Vegas was the ACE Awards Encore event. The ACE Awards is a long-time program (25-plus years and running) that recognizes nominees for their service excellence and ETAs, as evaluated and rated by motor clubs and call

providers. The 2018 ACE awards were held in Baltimore this past November, but those who were unable to attend had a second chance to receive the award in Vegas. The comprehensive seminar program, which is standard at all of our American Towman shows, featured some standout discussions. In the Legislators Conference, several knowledgeable industry veterans and towing lobbyists discussed how to effectively interact with your state legislators to get laws favorable to the towing profession passed. The seminars create a strong camaraderie within the towing community where competitors sit next to each other and learn that their individual needs have many common threads. The exhibit floor had phenomenal trucks on display along with a multitude of interesting and innovative new products that will be welcomed in the industry. Be sure to come share in the experience next year as we move to a new venue at the Vegas WestGate … save the dates for May 13-16 (show dates May 14-15) in 2020. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you soon at Tow Expo Dallas, August 17-19.

Editorial Board Tommy Anderson Roy Carlson Debbie Collins Belinda Harris Bill Johnson Ron Mislan Kurt Wilson

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American Towman Staff Gina Johnson Dennie Ortiz Ellen Rosengart Norma Calitri Jimmy Santos Toni Vanderhorst Henri Calitri Patrice Gesner William Burwell Peggy Calabrese Ryan Oser Emily Oz Steve Calitri

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Get What You Need What do you need? If you were in Las Vegas last month for the AT ShowPlace, you most likely found everything you need … and a few you didn’t even know you needed. For anyone who missed the show, this month brings you our annual

Dennie Ortiz Steve Calitri Brendan Dooley Charles Duke Randall Resch Terry Abejuela Jim “Buck” Sorrenti David Kolman Bill Simmons Emily Oz Mark Lacek

directory (p. 57) of products and suppliers. It’s like having a full trade show floor in your hands. Whether or not you were in Vegas (or will be in Texas or Atlantic City later this year), keep this issue handy. When you know you need something for the job, you’ll find your connections in here.

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Towman Saves a Life

Erin Reed of the Detroit (Michigan) Police Department Impound Unit was on her way to a different call recently when she saw a smoking overturned vehicle on the freeway in the left lane during the morning rush. “It was fresh and it was still kind of smoking and when I pulled up to the vehicle, I can see somebody’s hand on the window. So I jumped out and went around to assist him,” Reed said. “When I went around, he was crawling out of the vehicle, so I just helped him up, kind of held on to him, (and) stopped traffic so that we could get over to the shoulder.” It was only a few minutes before Michigan State Police got to the scene to work on the crash, but those minutes could have meant life or death. Source: fox2detroit.com.

Arson Bewilders Tow Owner

A Lynn, Massachusetts, tow owner is steaming after one of his tow trucks was set on fire recently, but is baffled as to why someone would want to commit the crime. “I don’t recall anyone being that upset with me that they would do something that drastic,” said Bill Woods, owner of Bill Woods Towing Service. “If I tow a car for police … people get pretty angry if they’re not insured, but I have never had anybody get that upset.” The truck is completely destroyed, Woods said, estimating its value at about $20,000. “I’m very upset about this,” Woods said. “It’s a big setback for me to have a piece of equipment like that burnt to the ground for I don’t think any good reason. It’s going to be really hard to replace it. It’s an older truck, but it was a nice workhorse. It did its job.” Source: itemlive.com.

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Scott’s Law Expands in Illinois In Illinois, Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown and other first responders recently called for a greater enforcement of “Scott’s Law,” the name for the state’s Move Over law, following several law enforcement officers being injured or killed on Illinois roadways. Scott’s Law is named after Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department, who was killed in 2000 after being struck by an intoxicated driver while assisting at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Illinois passed the law in 2002, and violating it is punishable by a fine of no more than $10,000. Chris Moore, a Decatur tow operator who was seriously injured in February 2017 after a vehicle struck him as he was working on I-72, said he hopes the statewide campaign shows people how serious the ramifications of violating Scott’s Law can be for those in the line of duty. He said there needs to be stronger penalties for anyone who ignores the law.

Towman Chris Moore (from left) speaks with Macon County Sheriff Tony Brown, Macon County Sheriff’s Lt. Jon Butts and Macon County State’s Attorney Jay Scott before a press conference to discuss the enforcement of Scott’s Law. herald-review.com image.

Moore has worked with lawmakers to draft proposed legislation that makes a Scott’s Law violation similar to committing a traffic violation in a construction zone. If the bill is passed, Moore said, a first-time violation of Scott’s Law would lead to a $375 fine. A second violation would warrant a $1,000 fine and possible suspension of the driver’s license. Source: herald-review.com.

MTA Honors Driver

Killed on I-20 in Mississippi The Mississippi Towing Association honored towman Mike Bluffington, who was killed working along I-20. wjtv.com image.

Tow truck drivers from around Mississippi came together recently to honor a young driver who was killed in an accident. The Mississippi Towing Association honored 37-year-old Mike Buffington of Richland, who died on I-20, by organizing the gathering. In a huge display of unity, tow trucks came from everywhere and lined the street for city blocks, driving from

Pearl to Baldwin-Lee Funeral home, where Buffington’s service was held. “It’s an honor that we like to provide for our fallen brothers,” said MTA VP Trey Ward. “It’s the least we can do to show our respect and support for the family and for the company. ... It just goes to show that this is a family, we stick together; we are competitors, but at the same time, we are brothers.” Source: wjtv.com.

is a family, we stick together … Ithis cannot thank you enough … … Hettmann Family Honored at Ceremony The Brown County (Wisconsin) Department of Public Safety recently honored the family of the towman killed on I-41 in January. The family of Jesse “Bil” Hettmann received the “Citizen Award” at the 2019 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Award Ceremony. Hettmann died after stepping into traffic to remove a piece of wood on I-41 in Ashwaubenon. Owners of Glenn’s 24HR Towing, the company Hettmann worked for, were also honored with the award. Hettmann’s name will be added to the International Towing & Recovery Museum’s “Wall of the Fallen” on October 12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “I guess I don’t want to ever have to add another person to that wall … The fact that I had to add somebody, I’m glad they’re not going to be forgotten,” said Darrell Henninger, president of Glenn’s. He plans to be at the Wall ceremony in October. Source: wbay.com.

Detroit City Council Upholds Bans

The Detroit (Michigan) City Council recently voted to uphold bans on several local towing companies and their owners from doing business with the city. City officials suspended tow companies Javion & Sam’s, Gene’s Towing and B&G Towing in 2018 from the tow rotation after former Detroit Inspector General James Heath wrote a letter to Mayor Mike Duggan alleging the firms were secretly owned by embattled towing magnate Gasper Fiore. Heath barred Fiore and Boulevard & Trumbull from doing business with the city for 20 years. He also barred Fiore’s ex-wife Joan Fiore, listed owner for Javion & Sons, and daughter Jennifer Fiore for 15 years each. Also barred by Heath: Gasper and Joan Fiore’s other daughter, Jessica Lucas, for 10 years; Paul Ott, Gene’s Towing Inc. and City Wide Towing Inc. for seven years; and Anthony Thomas and B&G Towing for seven years. Source: detroitnews.com.

Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

‘Miracle’ Towman Credited with Rescue Chris Miracle of Miracle Towing and Recovery in Macclenny, Florida, is being credited with possibly saving an elderly woman’s life after her car veered off the road into a creek. news4jax. com image.

Chris Miracle, who works for his family’s business Miracle Towing and Recovery in Macclenny, Florida, was headed to a call when he saw some flashing lights in the woods near Manntown Church about 2:15 a.m. recently. He spotted a car plunged halfway into a creek behind the church. Opening the car’s door, he found a 77-year-old woman seated inside. Her vehicle had veered off the road after an apparent mishap with her medication. Miracle, a volunteer firefighter, called for rescue. Then he winched the car, with the woman inside, to

safety. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Incidentally, the motto for Miracle Towing and Recovery is “miracles do happen here.” As Miracle would agree, there’s perhaps no better example of those words than in the timely rescue. “Absolutely,” he said, “and no better place for a miracle to happen than at the Manntown Church. I mean the timing was just impeccable. … “Right place, right time. It was meant to be,” he said. Source: news4jax.com.

Towman’s Family Wants

Stronger ‘Move Over’ Law

Family and friends of the late Tommy McKee, who was killed recently when he was struck on I-55 in Desoto County, Mississippi, say they will push for more enforcement of the state’s Move Over law, and for harsher penalties when there is a loss of life. McKee left behind a wife and four children. Tommy’s brother Scotty Mitchell said his death was “totally preventable.” Able owner, Curtis Lauderdale said he did not just lose a towman, he lost family and a good friend. “Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have hired Tommy, but he turned his life around. You couldn’t ask for a better community worker than him. He would stop and help anybody,” Lauderdale said.

Towman Tommy McKee was struck and killed working on I-55 in Mississippi. fox13memphis.com image.

Lauderdale added towmen do not get the respect of emergency responders from drivers when they are on the side of the road helping other people. Source: magnoliastatelive.com.

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Check Out What’s NEW and HOT! Tow Buddy HD Hitch/Kingpin The Tow Buddy is a heavy-duty wrecker fifth-wheel hitch with a kingpin. It can easily be mounted on the wrecker’s wheel-lift crossbar in less than a minute. Back the wrecker up with the Tow Buddy’s kingpin into the fifth wheel of a bobtail truck and the rear end of the truck can now be lifted. The company said most trucks can be ready to tow in about 5 minutes. Can be used as a winch point on wrecked or bogged down trucks to pull them to where they can be towed.

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AMSOIL Easy Packs

AMSOIL recently expanded its easy-pack product offerings of lubes previously available only in traditional plastic quart containers. The easy-pack allows for improved maneuverability and access to tough-to-reach fill holes. This results in less mess and less wasted product. Products available in easy-pack include: •Severe Gear 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube. •Severe Gear 75W-110 Synthetic Gear Lube. •Severe Gear 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lube. •Severe Gear 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube. •Signature Series Synthetic ATF. •Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF. •Synthetic Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube.

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Bolt Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock Bolt recently introduced its Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock that secures a trailer when it’s not attached to a vehicle. It features Bolt’s patented one-key lock technology and works with 1-7/8”, 2” and 2-5/16” couplers to keep a variety of trailers secure while unattended. The lock is a visible theft deterrent. A highly durable powder-coated finish is factory applied to the lock to keep dirt and moisture out while protecting the locking mechanism from harsh weather.

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Jerr-Dan Debuts SS70 Stabilizer Jerr-Dan Corp., an Oshkosh Corp. company, recently debuted its new Jerr-Dan Side Stabilization (SS70) for heavy-duty wrecker units. “The new SS70 is a direct result of feedback from end-users and our distributor network,” said Jeff Irr, senior director of sales. Features of the new SS70 include: • 37,000 lbs. of Rated Structural Capacity. • H ydraulic legs that can be controlled from the driver- and passenger-side controls. • Side-to-side leveling up to 5.5 degrees. • Pivoting feet. • Four D-rings for rigging. • Two mounting options: a f o r w a rd p o s i tion behind the cab and a rear mounting position in front of the pedestal. “The new side stabilization option allows operators to put more coun-

terweight forward for enhanced towing performance and keeping the SS70 behind the pedestal creates enhanced stability,” said Mike VanAken, director of product management and marketing. “Addition-

ally, the new option creates better stability throughout the entire range of motion in the boom.” Remote control enhancements were announced in conjunction with the SS70 launch as well. Upgrades include an added winch engagement and two-speed functionality, along with color-coordinated winch-function paddles and a brightly colored housing for improved visibility. The remote features also include two rechargeable batteries, a charger and tether cable for wired control and trickle-charging. “The upgrade for our wireless remote-control system is a natural evolution of the product … the new remote has the potential to increase productivity and it allows operators to position themselves in the most ideal location when recovering vehicles,” VanAken said.

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Prepping for a DOT Inspection Randall C. Resch

owing, transporting and recovering vehicles inflicts severe wear and tear on the tow vehicles and equipment used. Federal regulations require tow operators to conduct daily walk-around pre-inspections. However, when under an intensive, annual agency inspection, there’s more to passing than simply having specialized equipment on your trucks and carriers. Although most contracts require that tow and recovery-specific items are on the tow trucks or carriers being inspected, all components of each individual item also must be in proper working order. Proper maintenance is required and necessary to pass close scrutiny by your state’s highway patrol and DOT inspectors. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Tow Service Agreement in Section 11 on inspections, it states, “The intent of the inspection is to ensure operators are involved in an ongoing safety maintenance program for their tow trucks. The annual inspection is not intended to find out what needs to be repaired/replaced on an operator’s tow truck. A tow truck responding to a CHP call shall be properly equipped and operating in a safe condition.” CHP Form 234B, “Tow Truck Inspection Guide,” is a comprehensive selection of tow truck accessories, equipment and tools required of contract providers serving rotation and California’s Freeway Service Patrols. In the same manner as police and fire departments outfit and use their vehicles, when items are used on-scene at an accident or incident, items must be re-inspected and re-stocked for the next shift. In the towing and recovery industry, the expectation is the same where tow trucks and carriers are ready for immediate response.

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Don’t forget to send a tow operator

that has, in their

possession, a valid driver’s license for the proper class

tow truck or carrier they’re driving.

Behind the Scenes When it comes to DOT inspectors, each is well-versed in the mechanical processes of commercial vehicles, and many have some individual weird pet peeve that they tend to focus upon. When an inspector grabs a handful of wrenches and disappears under your tow truck atop a creeper, chances are they’ll return with some not-so-happy news. There are quite a few areas where trucks typically fail highway patrol inspections. In no particular order, they are: • Extension lights; non-functioning. • Dollies; worn bearings or tires. • Boom sheaves. • Winch; hold-down plates • Snatch blocks; worn Zerk fittings or rollers, bent side plates, safety-clips, etc. • Flares; gone to rot. • Fire extinguishers; missing safety pin, discharged, accurate gauge, too old inspection date, not firmly mounted. • Seatbelts; worn release or lock, frayed edges.

• Emergency brakes; doesn’t hold truck. • Battery posts; oxidation. • 4x4 lumber; condition. • Flashlight; nonworking batteries. • Carrier bed; worn tilt-hinge, hold-down bed locks, spot cracks, bent rails. • Wheel-lift pivot pins; excessive movement by rocking/tilting wheel lift side-to-side, forward to backwards. (Wheel lifts are factory-designed with an allowable amount of movement. Tow inspectors oftentimes fail trucks for too much movement stating the wheel-lift was out of spec, however, couldn’t provide what the spec is. Check with the brand manufacturer to have on-hand evidence of allowable specs per the manufacturer of your equipment.) • W heel-lift plunge-pins; bent, missing. • W heel-lift grab-hooks; bent, missing. • W heel-lift retainer; (interior spring) slide-lock broken. • Safety chains bolted inside the stowage box. (An unbolted safety chain is of no value if the safety chain can pull all the way out and not restrain a vehicle that comes out of the wheel lift or loading device). • Control handles; readability and position. • Rating plates; mounting location and readability. • Leaking axle caps; under simulators or inner sidewalls of tires. • Lug nuts; missing or loose. • Reflectors/lens covers; cracked, missing. • Driveshaft bolts; loose, missing. • Tow slings, sling pads, plungepins, bolts, eyelets; bent and worn.

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The Administrative Side Every inspection includes an administrative review of the truck’s insurance papers, log books, permits, Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles registrations. Typically, DOT officers ask operators for paperwork that includes a pre-filled inspection form specific to the tow truck being inspected. (In states like California, a copy of the most recent tow truck inspection must be kept in the tow truck.) Depending on your state’s requirements, a visual inspection may include placement of license plates, vehicle registration, CVSA stickers, DOT and Motor Carrier/PUC Permit numbers, as well as the proper size and format of lettering clearly adhered to the tow truck. Magnetic signs are typically not allowed for trucks serving law enforcement. Don’t forget to send a tow operator that has, in their possession, a valid driver’s license for the proper class tow truck or carrier they’re driving. I remember one inspection when a company sent a tower who was nothing less than … a hot mess. When he arrived to inspection, the young tower couldn’t follow simple instructions given by the DOT inspector. The tow boss subsequently determined the tower had an expired license and two valid warrants. That’s not the kind of representation tow companies should have on inspection day. The tow truck wasn’t released to the tow company until someone with a valid license came for it.

Best Appearance There’s an old saying that, “You have one chance to make your best impression,” and that’s a true statement for inspection day. Many agencies require that tow trucks, carriers and equipment are power-washed prior to inspection. For obvious reasons, power-washing crud-encrusted frames, axles, driveshafts and components visually identifies leaks and

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cracks to the undersides of frames and equipment. Inspectors also will access the tow truck’s cab to inspect dashboards, gauges, seatbelts, emergency brakes and anything else they have in mind; especially true for larger, upper-class tow trucks’ with air systems. For tilt-cab tow trucks and carriers, be sure to rid the truck’s interior of all unnecessary clutter and trash from under the truck’s seats. At one CHP inspection, when the cab was tilted, besides all of the burger wrappers and empty soda cans, an unsecured fire extinguisher dropped forward and broke the truck’s windshield … fail.

Pre-Inspection Woes One consistent fact that I’ve learned over the years; a tech-savvy inspector can and will find something wrong with any truck, regardless of its age or configuration. That goes for tow trucks that are brand-spankin’ new from the show floor. Per the CHP’s contract, all new tow trucks are required to be inspected prior to use in the Rotation Tow Program. For inspection day, it’s important to resist the urge to first send one truck through, only to strip it of its contents and put them on another truck coming to inspection. If caught, you’ll certainly be removed from the agency’s contract, or, the truck won’t pass per your state’s requirements. My best advice is to spend the considerable time preparing for your state’s inspections at least two weeks prior to inspection day. Don’t let the inspection date sneak up on you. The company owner, manager or representative who’s most familiar with the agency’s requirements should conduct pre-inspection, working from the exact list as the agency requires. Any repairs shall be made with proper replacement or practices that are in accordance to law or reasonable standards of care. Some tow owners take the path of least resistance (or cost) by half-assing repairs, and that won’t work for long.

The Perfect Score The days and hours leading to inspection day are guaranteed to be hectic and stressful. While going to inspection is a taxing process, don’t relax until everything is said and done. For large companies with a bigger fleet, it’s my practice to set up all tow trucks and carriers, regardless of size and equipment, in the same manner and location. Operationally, regardless of truck or size, when I ask an operator to bring me any single item, the operator can go to any truck, same location, and retrieve the item needed. Doing so builds muscle memory; it looks professional on-scene and will ease the process for the inspector. It’s also my practice to send all wreckers first and then carriers. For example, in a manner that helps to ease the inspector’s time, items like flashlights, lock-out tools, extinguishers, flares, etc., are situated atop the rear of the carrier’s deck for immediate view. That includes plugging in the extension lights, with the lights spread left and right ready for inspection. (When the inspection goes easier for the inspector, they’re not so apt to snag your trucks for minor details.) I’ll proudly say that in all inspections that my company prepared for, all of my trucks and carriers always passed the first time because we prepared weeks prior to inspection day. Do note that pre-inspection represents an investment in time and money, but presentation is the key to the success of passing. Inspections are a fact of the industry, so, don’t be that company that looks like an unpracticed fire drill waiting to happen.

Operations Editor Randall C. Resch is a retired California police officer and veteran tow business owner, manager, consultant and trainer. He writes for TowIndustryWeek.com and American Towman, is a member of the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and recipient of the Dave Jones Leadership Award. Email Randy at rreschran@gmail.com.

New Employee Training By Brian J. Riker

Monthly Safety Meetings

Pre-inspection forms

Tow Yard SOP

Dispatch Training

New Driver Training

Carrier Training

Good training for new hires begins with a structured in-house program: a formal plan with a detailed, written curriculum.

raining is expensive—no doubt about it—although without training you are setting up your company, as well as the new hire, for failure. Aside from preparing your team members to excel at their jobs, training may also be a regulatory requirement. A few examples where training is required by regulation come from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These regulations require employers to provide training to commercial driver licensees in several areas before allowing them to operate trucks on our highways. Specifically, FMCSA training includes: Entry Level (any CDL holder with less than one year of experience): • Whistleblower. • Drug and alcohol abuse prevention.

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• Wellness and health. • Hours of Service and fatigue management. • D river qualification requirements, including medical certification. All drivers: • Cargo securement. • Periodic safety training (driver meetings). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is another agency that mandates employee training. Whether your company is large or small, you do not escape the grasp of OSHA. They enforce workplace safety with a heavy emphasis on training. It is amazing the scope of their requirements from ladders to power tools and anything else in the workplace; there are even standards for proper use of extension cords.

Of the top 10 OSHA violations, five are directly related to training (or the lack thereof), and eight directly relate to towing or garage operations. The OSHA hot list for training violations includes several issues that towers deal with daily: • Hazard Communications: Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals. • Respiratory Protection: When and how to use. • Lockout/Tagout: How to immobilize machinery. • Ladders: How to properly use ladders. • Powered Industrial Trucks: Training or recertification on forklifts. • Fall Protection: When to use and how to select. • Eye/Face Protection: Proper use of protection gear. In addition to the federal requirements, your insurance carrier may require specific training to remain qualified for insurance coverage. Your local governing body also may require training or certification to qualify as a police tower.

Driver Training

Outside of the legal requirements, training is still one of the best investments you can make. Famed management consultant and author Peter Drucker once said, “If you think training is expensive try ignorance”. Personally, I am a training and education junkie and never pass up an opportunity to learn more. Documented training not only will protect you from fines or other legal action, it is also a selling point for your company. It is typical in the construction world for contractors to submit training and safety plans as part of the bid process to be awarded jobs. Since many towers are expanding their services into the construction and

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environmental remediation field, they need to learn to become compliant with those industries’ best practices or be excluded from the good jobs. Proper training can improve the public perception of your company. We should train our team so well that the correct action almost becomes instinctual. This is how the fire service and law enforcement train. They do not have time to think, they need to react. While towers need the time needed to do a job safely, it’s not the time to learn how to do something during a live job. The late Donnie Cruse said, “Never perform in public what you have not practiced in private.” This approach to training serves another purpose where each member of the team knows exactly what their job is and, more importantly, what the other team members will do. Surprises or unplanned events lead to catastrophic failures and injuries. Investing in your team, which is the essence of providing training, will instill confidence and build comradery. If they see you care enough to invest in them—help them do better in their careers—they are more likely to better represent your company. Your retention rate will improve. There will always be those that don’t work out for some reason, don’t let that discourage you from investing in the whole team. I have used training to weed out the folks that are not a good fit for my company. Not every person that makes it through the hiring process is the right fit. By providing formal training from day one, I can usually weed out these people before they complete training and are released to work on their own. Good training for new hires begins with a structured in-house program: a formal plan with a written curriculum detailing exactly what skills will be taught, how they will be taught and what mastery looks like. You can’t leave new-hire training up to chance, hoping for each scenario to come up during the routine ride-along period most employers use. Long before any new hire does ride-along training, they should have

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been through several hours of classroom and yard training. Do not let the first vehicle they ever hook be a live job … it should be a junker from the impound. (I believe ridealongs can refine the skills taught in the classroom and yard, as well as weed out the applicants that are not a good fit for the demands of towing.)

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Documented training not only will protect you from fines or

other legal action, it

is also a selling point for your company.

When considering someone from outside the industry, having your lead driver or driver trainer take them out for a half-day ride-along before hiring them will give them a real world perspective of towing. Although it will cost you a little time and productivity, it could save you from making a $5,000 hiring mistake. (Studies have shown that the average cost to hire, on-board and train a new driver is $5,000. That doesn’t include the hidden costs of lost productivity while they get up to speed or account for the higher-than-average likelihood of the new hire causing damages or being injured.)

Other Staff

How about your dispatch staff, lot personnel and support crew? Each of those team members is critical and has very different training needs than a new driver. Dispatchers are the voice of your company. The sale will be won or lost in the first few seconds of them answering the phone. Proper training on phone etiquette, closing the sale and empathy are crucial to your success. Hiring a new dispatcher is much

like hiring a new driver. They need to learn some crossover skills and the training process is very similar. There are even certifications available for dispatchers and support personnel. Lot personnel need to understand safety and security. They are responsible for interacting with the customer when retrieving vehicles or personal property. This can put them at risk of physical assault or injury from upset customers or potential thieves targeting your facility. They also need to know some aspects of the driver’s job, especially if they will be charged with moving vehicles around with a truck or forklift. Newly hired mechanics need training as well. Perhaps they are not familiar with your brands or models of equipment. Perhaps their certifications need to be updated, or maybe they are new in the field and require specific certifications to do their job. There are even legal issues to deal with regarding hiring mechanics. One of my earliest articles for TowIndustryWeek.com, “Lug Nut Day,” covered the experience a good friend of mine had at their shop, where a wheel had come loose from a customer’s vehicle causing damage. The shop was found liable in court, not because the technician did anything wrong, but because there was no documentation of him being trained to do that task. Regardless of the regulatory burden and even when hiring experienced staff, you have an obligation to provide training before putting them to work. Each company has different policies, procedures and culture. You are doing both yourself and the entire team a great disservice if you do not take the time to orientate a new hire. Good training doesn’t cost, it pays. The best investment you can make is in yourself and your team. Stay safe.

Brian J. Riker is a third-generation towman, with 25 years of experience in the ditch as a tow operator, and president of Fleet Compliance Solutions. He specializes in helping navigate the complex world of federal and state transportation regulatory compliance. He can be reached at brian.riker@fleetcompliancesolutions.net

Becoming a Professional Tow Operator

By Bobby Tuttle

uring a recent visit to my local haircut establishment for a much-needed trim, I noticed my stylist’s state-issued occupational license. In Texas, the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation regulates many different occupations and issues licenses upon approval to those businesses and employees they regulate. Many states and municipalities have similar policies. Most of these TDLR occupational licenses require some type of initial application and/ or exam, and continuing education to periodically renew the license. I was curious about what in Texas. training was required for a operator license w to a of e pl An exam cosmetology license; my stylist explained that their TDLR license had to be renewed every two years. The renewal fee was approximately $50, plus the cost of a required continuing education course. What really got me thinking was the amount of Just like the hair money she paid to become a hair stylist. She said she started in the business stylist and other approximately 20 years ago after cosprofessional metology school; 1,500 hours of instruction and costs of $14,000 … and that she occupations, we was still paying on that student loan. A few days later, not quite believshould always try ing what she told me, I called a local to invest in our cosmetology school. They advised me of several different tuition packages profession. they offered based on the type of toolkit you wanted. The packages ranged (The TDLR also licenses electrifrom $14,000 to $21,000, and the 1,500 hours of training was still required. cians and plumbers in Texas. Although Based on a 40-hour work week (eight- I have not had a reason to hire an elechour days, five days a week), that trician or plumber lately—knock on would be more than 37 weeks of train- wood—I wonder what the cost is to work in those occupations?) ing to cut hair.

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The cost to be a tow operator in Texas What’s the cost in your state?

Incident Management License Exam:

75-$100

License Application:

100

8-Hour Training Course:

175-$225

Yearly 4-Hour Continuing Education Course:

20-$125

As I left the hair salon that day, I wondered about the other TDLR-licensed occupations and how they would compare to the towing industry for training and licensing: • TDLR requires an Incident Management license to operate any size tow truck in Texas. Step one is an exam, which is provided by a third party, not TDLR ($75-$100). • In addition to the exam, TDLR requires a license application be completed ($100). • A background check also is required and if approved a TDLR tow operator license is issued. • Within the first year of the TDLR license, in order to renew the license, the tow operator must complete an eight-hour training course provided by a TDLR-approved training provider, which includes some hands-on training ($175-$225). • After the first year, the tow operator will be required to complete a four-hour continuing education course each year, classroom or online, also from a TDLR-approved trainer ($20-$125). These are only the costs associated with getting and renewing a state-issued occupational license to be a tow operator in Texas. Obviously, there can be additional training costs for the tow company that is providing more training to a new hire. Those costs are hard to calculate, but would include administrative time, compensation

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for the person providing the training, and possibly formal training provided by a third-party provider. (The cost for licensing and training for tow operators will vary in every state.) This is not a reflection on any other occupations licensed by the TDLR … but it seems to me that being a tow operator must be one of the more dangerous occupations they cover. Every time I work near moving traffic, I pray we all go home safe. I offer this occupational comparison as a way to understand how we as professional tow operators are trained and licensed to work in what can be a very dangerous environment. Techniques and equipment in the towing industry are changing rapidly. Just like the hair stylist and other professional occupations, we should always try to invest in our profession. As someone who provides training to tow operators and other first responders, I see gaps in how we train. Many times, I hear that it simply just costs too much to attend a formal training course. I think we can’t afford not to.

Municipal Editor Bobby Tuttle has been involved in the towing and recovery industry since 1977 at all levels including Traffic Incident Management response in San Antonio, Texas. He also serves as the Incident Manager for the SAPD towing contract. He founded Complete Incident Response Training in 2003.

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Securing Loads SAFELY

By Terry Abejuela

oads that come loose and fall off of tow vehicles while being transported on the highway is not uncommon and has resulted in a significant number of accidents, injuries and fatalities every year. The motoring public, who we share the highways with, expect us to take all steps necessary to perform our jobs safely. Safe and effective load securement is an important task that tow operators must perform correctly on various types of equipment in order to avoid damages, citations, accidents, injuries and fatalities. A load-securement system must effectively prevent movement of the load in any direction and not cause

damage to the load. All components of the securement system must be in a safe and proper working condition. A load-securement device is one that is specifically manufactured to attach or secure a load to a vehicle or trailer. Load-securement devices commonly used in the towing industry include synthetic webbing, steel chain, wire rope, synthetic rope, load binders, shackles, attachment hooks and ratchets. All load securement devices should be marked to indicate their working load limit. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a chain that is not marked will be considered to have the WLL of proof coil chain. According to FMCSA:

Wheel Lifts The primary load-securement device used on a wheel lift would be the synthetic straps. I recommend that tow operators use the wheel-securement straps provided by the manufacturer of the equipment as intended. Any after-market wheel securement straps of similar design purchased to replace original equipment manufacturer straps should have a WLL of equal to or greater than the OEM’s equipment. When using a synthetic strap’s ratchet, make sure the strap wraps around the barrel of the ratchet twice; less than two wraps around the barrel may not hold. Tighten the securement straps enough that they do not become loose if the tires of the vehicle wedge down deeper into the wheel lift grid during the tow. Use cut protection if the straps are making contact with any abrasive or sharp parts on the vehicle. Another type of load securement for wheel lifts use is a tow dolly. The tow dolly must be secured to the vehicle to prevent the load from falling off of the dolly. The OEM’s recommended straps, WLL and method of securement are preferred. Normally, the only weight the dolly securement device would have to support would be the weight of the tow dolly. The dolly supports the weight of the vehicle. The securement device keeps the dolly attached to the vehicle.

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• The load securement devices used to prevent forward movement of load must have a WLL of at least 80 percent of the load to prevent movement when braking. • The load securement devices used to prevent rearward movement of load must have a WLL of at least 50 percent of the load to prevent movement when accelerating, climbing a hill or braking in reverse. • The load securement devices used to prevent sideways movement of load must have a WLL of at least 50 percent of the load to prevent movement when turning, changing lanes or braking during a turn.

The FMCSA sets load limits for each direction a load may move or shift • The load securement devices used to prevent upward movement of load must have a WLL of at least 20 percent of the load to prevent movement when traveling over bumps in the road or cresting a hill. Each load securement device must be secured so it does not open, become loose, unfasten or release during transport. The anchor points on the tow truck, car carrier or trailer—as well as the attachment point on the vehicle or cargo—must be able to support the load imposed on them. Cut or abrasion protection should be utilized if the load securement device could be damaged, cut or torn when touching a part on the vehicle or article of cargo. The material used for cut and abrasion protection also must resist abrasion, cutting or crushing.

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When tightening synthetic straps, they should wrap at least twice around the barrel to remain secure.

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Basket-type wheel securement on a car carrier.

Car Carriers

Carrier operators need a securement system generally to secure automobiles, vans, pick-up trucks and small construction equipment or forklifts for transport. Some tow companies use their carriers to transport other types of cargo such as containers, pallets, large toolboxes, small sheds and so on. If it fits within the space of the deck, doesn’t exceed the load limit of your equipment and can be loaded and unloaded without damage, it has the potential to be transported on a car carrier. Carrier operators that intend to use their car carrier for non-automotive applications should consult the OEM before attempting to perform the work. This type of work may also require other types of load securement equipment not normally carried on a car carrier such as cribbing, friction mats or edge protection. There are many options for securing vehicles to the car carrier and the year, make and model of the equipment you have available and weight of the vehicle would be used to determine the most appropriate equipment and method to use. Securing the rear of a vehicle with chains is common and is normally tightened using the winch. Some operators will secure the front of the vehicle with chain using a load-binder. If you use this method, make sure you do not overtighten the chain when using the winch to tighten the rear chains. It is not recommended that you use an extender device, or piece of pipe to gain more mechanical advantage on a load-binder. The mechanical advantage you have with standard handle length is more than sufficient. Securement devices designed to fit over or around a vehicle’s wheels must provide restraint for forward, rearward, side-to-side and vertical movement. I personally prefer to secure automobiles, vans and pick-up trucks on a car carrier with a securement device that goes around the wheels instead of attachments on the body of the vehicle. Securing the wheels allows the vehicle to ride on its own suspension during the transport and it does not affect the tension on the securement device. Around-the-wheel securement on a carrier.

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The bottom line with any type of load securement is that the tow operator is responsible for ensuring the load is not damaged.

Heavy-Duty Trailers If you operate a heavy-duty trailer, I recommend you read and follow the requirements and recommendations provided in the FMCSA Driver’s Handbook on Cargo Securement. There are specific requirements and recommendations for common types of cargo you might load on a heavyduty trailer such as steel coils, rolls of paper and pipes. These types of cargo often require wood for blocking or cribbing. Wood used should be hardwood with the grain running lengthwise. Wood pieces should be free of rot, decay, knots, knotholes and splits. Material used for blocking or bracing must be strong enough to withstand being crushed or split by the load or securement device. The bottom line with any type of load securement is that the tow operator is responsible for ensuring the load is not damaged and does not shift or fall off of the truck or trailer during the transport. Select a securement system that will accomplish this safely, efficiently, effectively and legally.

Field Editor Terry Abejuela has 40-plus years of light-duty towing and recovery experience. He is also a light-duty Level 1 instructor for the California Tow Truck Association. 30 • June 2019 - TOWMAN.COM

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ERSCA Urges Association Participation

In a letter addressed to the towing industry, Emergency Road Service Coalition of America President Craig Baker urged towmen to keep active in their associations, citing the work ERSCA did last year in slowing down two bills in the California legislature

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that he said would have been harmful to the industry. One bill in particular taken on last year, California AB 2825, would have placed undue burdens on tow owners. “This bill would have required that towing facilities provide written and oral translation services for all transactions,” Baker said. “The bill would also

have applied the burdensome, and expensive, requirements that currently apply to debt collectors to ‘at the counter’ tow company transactions. Non-compliance would hold the company in violation of the law.” After advocacy by ERSCA and the California Tow Truck Association, Baker said the bills “did not make it to the governor’s desk.” Another bill, AB 2392, would have had California’s insurance industry regulating tow rates. “After lengthy negotiations,” Baker said, “a reasonable bill was signed into law, but the insurance industry has already approached us again to make further changes.” ERSCA occupies seats on the CHP Tow Service Agreement Advisory Committee, Towing Regulatory Oversight Council and the CTTA. Source: ersca.org.

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Lifting and uprighting containers has been a challenge in recovery for years, finding what exactly will fit and still be strong enough to support the weight.

The Importance of Working Load Limits

By Paul Stephens

here are many failures that go unseen—broken chains, bent shackles, etc.—that we never hear about related to containers. While many products can be used, the question should be asked: “Is damage being done that may cause a problem later?” One approach for uprighting a shipping container is to use straps around the box, but there too lies the potential for failure if the box goes over and slides, creating a sharper corner if the container is breached. There are a lot of towers who run chain through the pocket, but this can have dire consequences if the chain

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becomes bound in the pocket; it creates a pinch or cut on the chain link itself leading to failure. Most of us have seen the unfortunate results of the failures online, if not in person. Many companies have paid the price attempting to do the job “like it’s always been done.” As these failures became better known, newer ideas were discussed and different concepts were explored, like shackles and foundry hooks. Shackles worked well, mostly, but due to the unknown weights often involved with containers, the shackles could be bent enough that you couldn’t remove the pins. Foundry hooks could fit snugly

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Many companies

have paid the price

attempting to do the job “like it’s always been done.”

into the container pocket and stay in place under load while uprighting the box. This created a problem though with tip-loading that most didn’t anticipate. With the right pressure, the hook could bind, creating a failure at the wrong time. There have been several ideas passed around and new inventions that have somewhat solved the problem but still couldn’t support the variable weight and stay within the working load limits.

B/A Products’ Container Link sets have been in the field for roughly a year.

A New Idea Then came an idea from towman John Collins, who wanted to upright a container without overloading his chains. He tried using several different items before approaching B/A Products for assistance. He began working with Fritz Dahlin developing ideas and they spent time testing different theories; the Container Links were developed specifically for righting and lifting 20’ to 48’ shipping containers. The link idea was basically to create a terminal link with no exposure to unhooking itself from the attachment point or side-loading enough to change its shape or working load limits. The next step was to come up with a pin that was reusable but could withstand the constant pressure and stress of the loading and unloading. As part of the research, they tested chain and a soft shackle made from 3/4” synthetic rope. The results were eye-opening: • For the chain, they used 1/2” G100 in a basket hitch; WLL would be 120,000 lbs. Failure occurred at 106,314 lbs., 7 tons under the WLL. Damage to the chain was typical with what is

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seen when a chain is loaded over a corner. • For the soft shackle, 3/4” synthetic rope was used; WLL of 27,400 lbs. Failure occurred at 62,169 lbs. The rope was cut by the small radius edges of the container eye. The idea was to utilize the Container Link in a fashion that would not overload the locking pin on the link and keep it secure. They continued to test different scenarios and different pins until they found a concept capable for field-testing. The first few jobs were lifting jobs to see where the actual contact points would be and making sure the surface-area pocket would support the link. After some minor field-testing, lab tests were done on a shipping container pocket to pull the link and the pocket in separate directions in B/A’s test bed. The assumption was the link or pin would fail prior to the pocket becoming deformed. Once the ram

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After a test of new container links/new attachment pin/new oblongs pulled to failure reached 143,000 lbs., the oblongs (above) were distorted but still serviceable.

The used links, after testing to failure, reached 139,808 lbs. Seeing the testing results shows why a working load limit is set and why we must stay within the limits set by the manufacturer.

was released, however, the Container Link itself pulled through the pocket. The links were then approved for fur-

ther testing. Two sets of links were sent to the field for testing with lifts and uprights;

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both sets performed above expectations. A second version also was tested for round-sling attachments.

Lab Tests

Fast forward to today after the Container Link set has been in the field for roughly a year. What about metal fatigue, product damage, and pin wear? A set from the Van Lingen Group, who are very familiar with shipping containers, was brought back in for lab tests to see what exactly they would look like after heavy use. The set had done nearly 40 shipping-container jobs, all loaded. The testing at the B/A facility was to failure. A new link was tested with new oblongs to get a starting number, then the used links were tested to determine loss of strength. The first test of new unused container links (WLL 35,300 lbs.) and a new attachment pin with unused oblongs were pulled. The test pull

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reached 143,000 lbs.; the oblongs were distorted and deformed, but not to the point of being unusable. The next test of the used container links was set up with used oblongs. This test would include the used attachment pin and be pulled to destruction. The test pieces were connected to the ram and pulled tight; surprisingly, the failure and link destruction were at 139,808 lbs. One thing that was learned through testing was that after 37 lifts, angles, compressions, pulls and side loads, the links still held their structural strength. The test results show how and why a working load limit is set and why we must stay within the WLL set by the manufacturer.

Paul Stephens is a towing industry trainer with more than 34 years of towing experience. He has served as a consultant for many automobile manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and companies for service provider education, towability and road service procedures.

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History Made During TRAA’s Biennial Elections The Towing and Recovery Association of America (traaonline.com) recently announced the results of its biennial elections for all executive cabinet positions. History was made as Joanne Blyton of Montana was elected TRAA’s first female president. A friend of AT and former Towman of the Year, Joanne is exceptionally qualified for the position. She previously served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2011 to 2014 and has served on TRAA’s executive cabinet as First VP from 2015 to 2019 and Fourth VP from 2009 to 2011. Joanne currently serves on CTTA’s T-ROC and represents TRAA during FHWA Executive Leadership Group meetings, which include members from all incident management disciplines. The other elected executive cabinet positions are: Vaughn Gobel (First

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AT’s 2014 Towman of the Year, Joanne Blyton, recently was elected as the Towing and Recovery Association of America’s first female president.

VP), George Kuntz (Second VP), Tom Brennan (Third VP), Kevin Fox (Fourth VP), Michael Wildman (Treasurer) and Jeffrey Godwin (Associate Representative).

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This “Deadpool”-themed 1998 Peterbilt/Century 9055 from Aimes Towing and Collision in Freeport, New York, in the 2018 American Wrecker Pageant during the American Towman Exposition XXX in Baltimore, Maryland.

Aimes Aims to Please By George L. Nitti

The popularity of Marvel Comics has grown throughout the towing industry, as numerous tow trucks showcase characters from the hit franchise. At the 2018 American Towman Exposition XXX in Baltimore, “Deadpool,” the lead character of films in 2016 and 2018, was on display at the American Wrecker Pageant. Found on the hood and back ends of a revamped 1998 Peterbilt 379/ Century 9055 wrecker, Deadpool takes center stage in full red-and-black outfit including all his regalia of 40-cal. handguns, two swords slung across his back, etc. Aimes Towing and Collision, owned by Mark and Paul Gutman in Freeport, New York, executed the custom-paint/partial-wrap unit.

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The hood of the vintage Peterbilt reminds that Deadpool loves you (unless you’re a bad guy, of course).

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We wanted

something no one else had.

This truck was a mix of custom paint and a colorful wrap that included input from the entire team at Aimes Towing.

According to its driver, J.R. Grimm, this unit’s restoration took approximately eight months. “Every day I was working on it,” said Grimm. “Every night, staying as late as 11 or 12 o’clock while towing during the days. The electrical was a lot of work, as we put on 3,500 LED lights. We used a lot of sealant and wiring and did a lot of drilling.” The revamping included upgrading its size and adding 40,000-lbs. winches, an 1,100-hp engine, a triple frame for the chassis and beefed up front and back axles and underlift. “The whole truck had to be sanded down and primed,” Grimm said. “Then it was custom-painted a brownish gold or burnt orange on the deck and boom, blended in on the cab and given purple highlights.” The entire company had input on the final design for the colorful wrap that contains geometric shapes like hexagons, circles, lines and rectangles. At the bottom just over the LED Lights, is a ripped chevron that encircles the long unit. On the boom it states, “We Aim to Please,” while the company name, written large in lime green, pops out. “We wanted something no one else had,” said Grimm

Editor’s note:

This story originally ran on AT’s sister site, towindustryweek.com, which features industry news, training, recoveries, new products, events and more. Don’t miss out—make sure to read it each week.

George L. Nitti has written for American Towman since 2009. He started out as a news writer and now writes a weekly feature on TowIndustryWeek.com, Tow Illustrated, which spotlights the tow truck graphics. 46 • June 2019 - TOWMAN.COM

Ramsey Winch Marks 75 Years

Ramsey Winch, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2019. Founded in 1944 by brothers Claude and Rayburn Ramsey, the company manufactures hydraulic and electric, worm- and planetary-gear winches and planetary hoists. One recent milestone in the company’s history is the Guinness World Record attempt in 2013 by U.K.-based towman David Bland for most recoveries performed in a 24-hour period. Bland’s team performed more than

700 successful vehicle loads with a single winch, Ramsey’s HDP-10,000 EN equivalent. “We are excited about the future of Ramsey Winch and our ability to continue exceeding expectations,” said John Celoni, Ramsey CEO.

Allison Acquires Vantage Power, EV Systems Allison Transmission recently purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division. The company said both of these acqui-

sitions will complement its existing capabilities to advance electrification adoption in commercial vehicles. Vantage Power is a London-based technology company specializing in developing electrified propulsion and connected vehicle technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. Technology company AxleTech designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services axles and integrated electrified axle solutions for on- and off-highway heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Source: businesswire.com.

ARI-HETRA Launches New Site ARI-HETRA recently launched a new website, ari-hetra.com, that was built from the ground up. Helpful new features include: • Drop-down navigation bar with product visuals. • ZIP code search to quickly find an ARI-HETRA team member in your area. • P arts and Service section to quickly request help. • Every product features an “Add to Price Request” button. • Links to the company blog, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

Mega-Facility Selects Stertil-Koni Lifts Stertil-Koni (stertil-koni.com) recently announced that the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, selected the company’s vehicle lifting systems for its new Stoney Transit Facility bus storage and maintenance structure. The building is said to be the largest indoor compressed natural gas complex in North America and one of the largest in the world. The $174 million complex has 83 garage doors, 36 service bays and 25 technicians capable of handling up to 470 transit buses. Stertil-Koni lifting systems provided to the Stoney Transit Facility by Westvac Industrial included: • 17 in-ground ECOLIFT 60 models. • 15 in-ground ECOLIFT 90 models. 48 • June 2019 - TOWMAN.COM

• Two Washbay platform SKYLIFT models. • 10 Wireless Mobile Column Lifts.

Penske Opens Commercial EV Truck Chargers

La Mirada, these 14 chargers connect directly to a commercial truck’s battery charging system, providing a DC fast charging option for commercial electric fleets.

Penske Truck Leasing has previously announced the addition of light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric trucks to its fleets.

Delivering on its commitment to develop electric-vehicle charging infrastructure at its facilities, Penske Truck Leasing (gopenske.com) has opened commercial heavy-duty EV charging stations with 14 high-speed chargers at four of its existing facilities in Southern California. “We’ll continue to add new locations and charging infrastructure to support our customers as our electric fleet continues to grow and the demand for commercial electric vehicles gains momentum,” said Andrew Cullen, SVP of fuels and facilities at Penske Truck Leasing. Located throughout Southern California at Penske Truck Leasing’s facilities in San Diego, Chino, Anaheim and

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2018

Donnie Cruse

Recovery Awards

Presented by American Towman Magazine and WreckMaster

Johnson’s Towing

Co-Sponsored by:

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Winner:

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Why They Received the Donnie Cruse Recovery Award:

WreckMaster said this recovery was selected because the recovery team worked efficiently together, communicated effectively and executed the recovery in a professional manner.

Donnie Cruse Recovery Award

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Choose the most challenging recovery your company has performed with excellence. Send in your photos or video of the recovery along with your name, company, address, phone # and email, and we may contact you for the details. Recovery must have been performed between 2001 and 2019.

ALL Recovery Specialists Qualify:

By Dan Johnson Johnson’s Towing; Bellingham, Washington

n the morning of October 7, 2016, a customer called requesting a tow truck for their 2016 Ford Explorer that rolled over some rocks “just off” the back of their driveway. We dispatched the closest light-duty wrecker, a Ford F-450/Century 412, to provide service. When the operator arrived on scene, they found the case was not exactly “just off the back of the driveway.” Apparently, the customer parked the vehicle in the garage and thought that they had placed the transmission in park. After performing a SCENE survey, we dispatched a second Ford F-450/Century 412 wrecker. The vehicle was sitting at an angle partially on a rock wall that was approximately 5’ tall. There appeared to be minimal

‘Slingshot’ SUV Back to Driveway damage to the undercarriage and all tires were inflated. The only body damage was where the rear of the vehicle struck a tree … where it came to rest. There were no indications of fluids leaking nor were there any fluids pooling below the vehicle. The working surface above the rock wall was lava rock and then concrete. The instability of the lava rock at the rock wall determined how close to the edge we would position the tow trucks. The recovery team decided to perform a “slingshot” technique for the recovery. The first step was to winch the front of the vehicle forward to get off the tree and to get perpendicular to the rock wall at which point the slingshot could be executed.

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Both trucks worked together to winch the vehicle up and over the rock wall, lifting it between both trucks.

The first truck rigged a strap through the front passenger wheel back to the boom and the second truck rigged a strap through the driver’s side front wheel, under the front of the Explorer near the center of the vehicle. As one truck lifted the front, the other truck pulled it to the right squaring it up to the wall.

Each truck was positioned on either side of the vehicle and connected their winch lines to each of the rear wheels. Both trucks worked together to winch the vehicle up and over the rock wall, lifting it between both trucks. Once the Explorer was winched the last few feet, the team chocked the wheels and disconnected their rigging. WreckMaster said this recovery was selected because the recovery team worked efficiently together, communicated effectively and executed the recovery in a professional manner.

Submit Your Recovery for the 2019 Donnie Cruse Award: Email: bdooley@towman.com or Mail to: 2 Overlook Drive, Suite 5, Warwick, NY 10990

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory The Most Comprehensive Listing of Towing & Recovery Suppliers Alphabetical Listings | Classification: products & services by category | Portfolio: display advertisers product info

ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS

*Manufacturer

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1-800 EveryRim-OEM Wheels Santa Fe Springs, CA, 562-692-0109, Chase 3M Scotchlite St. Paul, MN, 800-328-7098, ext. 2 4 State Trucks Joplin, MO, 888-875-7787, Bill Harrison *A1 Infrared Technologies East Port, NY, 631-325-5555, Bill AAA (See ad on page 35) Heathrow, FL, 800-592-5198, Dawn AAA Club Alliance Wilmington, DE, 443-309-1911, Jim AAA Commercial Insurance Casa Grande, AZ, 520-490-8602, John Gluffre AASP/PA Harrisburg, PA, 717-564-8400 x109, Amanda *Able Weldbuilt Industries Deer Park, NY, 631-643-9700, Chris Access Commercial Capital Lake Success, NY, 516-444-3621, Edward Access Roadside Assistance Langley, BC, 866-224-9861, Dan *Access Tools (See ad on page 75) Miami, FL, 800-323-8324, Sales Department Agero (See ad on page 21) Medford, MA, 781-393-9300, Hilary *Air Tow Trailers La Verne, CA, 800-479-7975, Danny Gavins Akins Body & Carrier Sales (See ad on page 45) Winder, GA, 770-867-9136, Jeff McKinney Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels Cleveland, OH, 216-641-4643, Brian All Colorado Semi Trailers Denver, CO, 303-494-6472, Rob Daniel all-Grip Vehicle Recovery System Sedalia, CO, 800-748-2651, Bob Alliance of Automotive Service Providers Harrisburg, PA, 717-564-8400, Ken Allison Transmission Indianapolis, IN, 800-252-5283 Allstate Roadside Services (See ad on page 93) South Barrington, IL, 469-734-6632, Jeremy Alpha Innovations Las Vegas, NV, 702-576-2371, Alan Aluminium Wheels Mfg. Ontario, CA, 855-833-8899, David Amdor Burlington, Ontario, Canada, 514-554-1084, Bruce American Alliance Drug Testing Upland, CA, 800-820-9314, Diana American Eagle Accessories Group Garner, IA, 800-392-3015, Ivan *American Legacy Firearms Fort Collins, CO, 877-887-4867, Sales *American Safety & Supply Springfield, MA, 800-472-3892, Chris American Towman Expositions Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869, Dennie

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American Towman Magazine Warwick, NY, 845-986-4546 x213, Dennie Ortiz American Transportation Insurance Group Castle Rock, CO, 407-472-9600, Chip American Wrecker Sales Albany, NY, 800-433-4210, Paul AmeriDeck Hadley, PA, 866-994-3473, Skip Gosser AMSOIL Warrington, PA, 215-834-8720, Andrly *Anchor Graphics Pilot Point, TX, 972-422-4300, Haley Newkirk *Ari-Herta Cincinnatti, OH, 800-562-3250, Ashleigh Arizona Prof. Towing & Recovery Association Phoenix, AZ, 602-863-3373, Angela *Arkon Mounts Arcadia, CA, 626-400-6767, Ben Arana Arrowhead Automotive Insurance Overland Park, KS, 913-312-2815, Maria Ascentium Capital Kingwood, TX, 281-882-0112, Todd Chase Associated Equipment Corp. St Louis, MO, 800-949-1472, Linda Astralease Assoc. Hauppauge, NY, 800-390-5251, Michael Atlanta Wrecker Sales (See ad on page 40) Chesnee, SC, 800-313-2040, Martin Atlantic Emergency Solutions (See ad on p. N 107) Manassas, VA, 800-442-9700, Marcus *Atomic LED Smithfield, RI, 401-232-9900, Kyle Austin Hinds Motors Arab, AL, 256-586-8161, Greg Austin Insurance (See ad on page S, W 109) Paducah, KY, 270-444-6818, Rob Auto Data Direct Tallahassee, FL, 850-877-8804, Brittany Auto Equipment Statesville, NC, 800-737-4116, Dick Auto Salvage & Parts Co. Hagerstown, MD, 301-733-6696, Sales Auto Shop Solutions Apex, NC, 919-342-6024 ext.102, Margaret Automobile Club of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA, 714-885-1333, Rob Automotive Equipment Co. North Ridgeville, OH, 440-327-3131, Sales Automotive Industrial Solutions (A.I.S.) Conyers, GA, 770-760-8779, Lisa Automotive Training Institue (ATI) Omaha, NE, 301-575-9102, Jim AutoReturn (See ad on page 31) San Franciso, CA, 415-575-2359, John

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B & Z Sales Brandon, MS, 800-530-7941, Mike B/A Products (See ad on page 15) Columbia, MD, 800-327-3301, Ken Jenks

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*Bad Dog Tools Bristol, RI, 800-252-1330, Ann Strong *Bailey’s Towing Accessories Wake Forest, NC, 919-562-2984, Susan Base Engineering Saint John, Canada, 800-924-1010 Battelini Wrecker Sales Landisville, NJ, 856-697-9595, Anthony Beacon Funding Corp. Northbrook, IL, 800-866-6396, Toby *Beacon Software Brecksville, OH, 866-437-6653, Todd Althouse *Best Tools Gravette, AR, 479-427-9370, Todd Wiles Blust Sales and Service Cincinnati, OH, 513-385-6050, Gary *Boniface Engineering Norfolk, England, 011-44-1842-754232, Michael Bressler’s Morgantown, PA, 610-286-6013, Morgan Brute Technologies Escanaba, MI, 906-786-0585, Christina BTR Training & Consulting (Big Truck Rescue) Baldwinsville, NY, 716-479-4702, Howard Budget GPS Chattanooga, TN, 866-799-0261, Jeff *Bulldog Towing Products Co. Geneva, IL, 630-301-0553, Don *Burgess Ent. Concord, NC, 704-795-9839, Bonnie

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C3LS Boca Raton, FL, 56-995-9004, Chris Caino Associates Weymouth, MA, 781-337-5575, David Canadian Towing Equipment Ayr, Ontario, Canada, 519-622-5522, Harold Capital One Services Richmond, VA, 804-284-1000, Matthew CapX Funding Alamo, CA, 925-837-2279, Dan Car-Part.com Fort Wright, KY, 859-344-1295, Roger Casanova Towing Equipment (See ad on p. W 112) Compton, CA, 800-476-8802, Victor Centerpointe Insurance Services Camarillo, CA, 800-451-8766 ext.107, Robert Channel Islands Leasing & Loan Ojai, CA, 800-879-9987, Vincent Chase Insurance Agency (See ad on page S 111) Plantation, FL, 800-940-4301, Rick *Chelsea Prod. Div. of Parker (See ad on page 43) Olive Branch, MS, 662-895-1011, Stephen Uszak Chesapeake Automotive Equipment Chesapeake, MO, 800-604-9653, Pat Chester Point Insurance (See ad on page N 109) Chester, NJ, 732-320-7032, Steve

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Chevrolet Warren, MI, 800-TO-CHEVY *Chevron Mercer, PA, 800-886-6400 *Chevron Commercial (See ad on page 43) Highland, IL, 800-443-5778, Bill Chevron West Rancho Cordova, CA, 800-869-8757, Jim Christopher’s Emergency Equipment Chelmsford, MA, 978-452-7433, Chris *Chrysler Group Fleet Auburn Hills, MI, 800-999-Fleet, Denise Clean Diesel Specialists Anaheim, CA, 714-461-9834, April Clean Seal South Bend, IN, 574-299-1888, Mitch Cohen Business Services Moorpark, CA, 800-656-9491, Sheldon Cohen Collins MFG., Corp. Jacksonville, OR, 800-332-9220, Curtis Collision Management USA Cypress, TX, 281-373-3072, Nigel ComeUp USA Clackamas, OR, 503-783-6142, Rod Commercial Best Insurance Services Burbank, CA, 818-841-4111, Ali *Computer & Comm. Science Stratford, NJ, 800-379-1865, William Concorde Communications Los Angeles, CA, 310-854-4411, Sylviane *Condor Products Cortland, IL, 800-461-1344, Teffy Copart Auto Auctions Fairfield, CA, 214-551-1022, Jeff CRASHFILM Plano, TX, 972-516-0002, Richard Crawford Truck Sales Lancaster, MA, 800-427-7404, John Crouch’s Wrkr. & Equip. Sales (See ad on page 47) Kingston Springs, TN, 800-628-5212, David Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales of FL Orlando, FL, 407-628-4160, Scott *CTech Mfg. Weston, WI, 315-355-8842, D. Cowan CTTA Sacramento, CA, 916-617-2882 ext.114, Eric Cummins Columbus, IN, 800-DIESELS Cummins Power Systems Bristol, PA, 215-785-6005, E. Riley *Custer Products Ltd (See ad on page 33) Massillon, OH, 800-490-3158, Erica Myers Custom Radio Corp. Fort Wayne, IN, 800-659-8093, Sales CW Mill Equipment Co. Sabetha, KS, 785-284-3454, John

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*Dakota Mfg./Trail-Eze Mitchell, SD, 800-232-5682, Jeff *Dalton Bearing & Hydraulic Blaine, TN, 888-898-5031, Don *Dan-Am/Sata Spring Valley, MN, 800-533-8016, K.Huse *Danco Products (See ad on page 24) Greencastle, PA, 800-453-2626, Chris Lomabrdi

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*Dangelo’s Custom Built Kane, PA, 800-540-515, Derrick Daniel’s Wrecker Sales Nesconset, NY, 631-361-3542, Dan Danzi Bros. Selbyville, DE, 302-436-2000, R. Danzi *Datow Software Long Beach, CA, 800-866-8086, Pam Deep South Wrecker Sales (See ad on page 100) Loganville, GA, 404-569-4723, Chris Chitwood DerManouel Insur. Grp. A Hub Company Fresno, CA, 559-447-4600 ext. 326, Ron *Detroit Wrecker Sales Detroit, MI., 313-835-8700, Mike *DewEze Mfg. Co. Harper, KS, 800-835-1042, Dennis DFW Truck Canton, TX, 972-278-0066, Kelly *Dicke Safety Products Downers Grove, IL, 630-969-0050, Todd *Dieselsite Homosassa, FL, 888-414-3457, Dan Shoda Digital Ally Safety & Video Systems Lenexa, KS, 913-814-7774, T. Phelpr Dirt Cheap Wrecker St. Charles, MO, 636-255-3001, Russ Discovery Bay Insurance Discovery Bay, CA, 925-516-4700, Glen *Diversified Products Mfg. Jacksonville, FL, 800-874-4172, Daniel DK2 Warrior Winches Burlington, Ont., CAN, 905-335-2152 Ext.702, Graham *Dodge Truck Auburn Hills, MI, 248-576-1731, M. Seguin Dom’s Protective Film Mountainside, NJ, 908-313-8630, Dom DomTex Marketing Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 416-821-1521, Sales Don Jackson Commercial & Fleet Sales Atlanta, GA, 678-961-2940, Rodney DOT Tie Down Easley, SC, 800-459-4798, Willie *DP Winch (See ad on page 17) Jenks, OK, 918-298-8300, Jeremy Robinson *Driveline Buddy Stockton, CA, 209-401-0069, Kim Driver Locate Phoenix, AZ, 888-801-9529, Victor Krstec *Dual-Tech (See ad on page 26) Bean Station, TN, 800-852-0345, Joanne *Durabilt by Durbin (See ad on page 46) Broadview, IL, 708-223-0258, Mark or Martin *Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg. (See ad on page 39) Norfolk, VA, 800-831-9299, Anthony

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Eakins Equipment Co. Philadelphia, PA, 800-869-2857 *Eartec Co. Narragansett, RI, 800-399-5994, John Hooper East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales Portsmouth, VA, 757-465-2200, Tim *East Penn Truck Equip. (See ad on page 41) Bethlehem/Mercer, PA, 610-694-9234 or 724-3421800, John Eastern Wrecker Sales

Clayton, NC, 919-553-4038, Mike *Eaton Transmissions Galesburg, MI, 269-342-3533, Tony EC Marketing El Cajun, CA, 619-417-7379, Scott Webster *ECCO Boise, ID, 800-635-5900, Mike ECM Performance Fort Lauderdale, FL, 954-748-1840, Jim eComply Round Rock, TX, 512-244-3631, Michael Edinburg Truck Sales Edinburg, VA, 540-984-9418, Matt Effective Web Solutions Washougal, WA, 888-400-4002, Deborah eimpound.com Las Vegas, NV, 678-230-2796, John Elizabeth Truck Center (See ad on page 96) Elizabeth, NJ, 908-355-8800, Jim Powers Empire State Towing & Recovery Association , NY, 518-320-8440, Kelly Black Employer’s Guardian Rancho Cordova, CA, 916-635-2543, John *Environmental Chemical Sol. (See ad on page 26) Gig Harbor, WV, 977-253-2665, Ed Grubbs Epplers Truck Sales Firebaugh, GA, 800-800-7997, R. Ormonde Equipment Gateway Maple, Ontario, Canada, 866-588-7599, Errol Cowan Equipment Sales & Service Bloomfield, NJ, 973-743-7516, Dan *Erkin World Power Kuyucak, Aydin, Turkey, +90 541 371 2932, Erkan Gunduzalp Evolution Insurance Brokers Chicago, IL, 877-678-7342 *Excel Sportswear Trafford, PA, 800-697-8882, Steve *Eye3Data Madison, OH, 513-770-0550, Amin

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Fallsway Equipment Co. Akron, OH, 800-458-7941, J. S. Rainey Farmers Insurance / Khasim Insurance Escondido, CA, 760-781-1555, Richard FCA Fleet / RAM Trucks Clawson, MI, 248-288-9700, Kimberly *FCAR Tech USA Rosedale, MD, 443-380-0088, Elbert Chen *Federal Signal University Park, IL, 708-534-3400, Jennifer *Felling Trailers Sauk Centre, MN, 800-245-2809, Sales Ferguson Corp. Baltimore, MD, 410-467-8980, Andrew Find Truck Service Schaumburg, IL, 847-586-9110, Amer Finex Group San Jose, CA, 877-443-4639, Paul *Firestone Ind. Products Co. Carmel, IN, 317-818-8600 Firmhorn The Woodlands, TX, 77380, 805-874-2242, Tony Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales Crossville, TN, 888-589-9773, Gene Five Star Registration

ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS

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*Manufacturer Canyon Country, CA, 661-255-0264, Nanci Fleet Complete Atlanta, GA, 615-457-0020, Tim Fleet Sales West Sherwood, OR, 800-724-8766, Jim FleetDown.Net Anniston, AL, 256-241-9280, Jeff FleetNet America Cherryville, NC, 800-438-8961 x532, Don Flitz International Waterford, WI, 262-534-5898, Kathi Florida Independent Towing & Recovery Association FL, 239-693-4872, Kevin Fox Florida Wrecker Sales Tampa, FL, 813-626-2144, Ryan *FlowStop Denver, NC, 877-356-9767, Perry Force America Burnsville, MN, 864-895-2965, Mike *Ford Commercial Vehicles Dearborn, MI, 313-322-3000, Kevin *Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI, 800-343-5338 Fred Beans Ford of West Chester West Chester, PA, 610-696-4700, Sam *Freightliner Trucks Fort Mill, SC, 803-578-3263, Michael Frontier Truck Parts Grand Rapids, MI, 866-241-2110, Sales Futura Trailers Auckland, New Zealand, 432-258-6940, Glen Future Wrecker Sales Amsterdam, NY, 518-842-2988

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G & K Services Minnetonka, MN, 800-GK-CARES, Sales G. Stone Commercial (See ad on page N 110) Middlebury, VT, 802-388-9599, Andy Doaner *Gaither Tool Co. Jacksonville, IL, 217-245-0545, Larry Gantt Insurance Agency Farmville, VA, 934-392-7200, Don *Garwood/Feller St. Mary’s, GA, 912-882-4151, Sandy GE Capital Fleet Services Eden Prairie, MN, 800-933-8473, P. Dvorak or J. Devoe GEICO (See ad on page 115) Macon, GA, 800-522-7775, Kay *General Motors Corp. Detroit, MI, 800-353-3867 Ginn Carrier & Wrecker Sales Covington, GA, 888-979-5034, P. Miller Globe Trailers Bradenton, FL, 941-753-2199, Don *GM Consultants Salt Lake City, UT, 801-440-3176, George Golden West Tow Equipment Fullerton, CA, 310-764-0900, Jim *Goodall Mfg. Eden Prairie, MN, 952-941-6666, S. Anderson or J. Stear *Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Akron, OH, 330-796-2121 Goodyear Wrecker Sales Enterprise, AL, 334-347-3297, K. Goodyear Got Tow Truck Parts.com

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Phoenix, AZ, 602-431-2227, Dave *Got Towing Uniforms South Gate, CA, 323-506-6513, Yansi Lopez GPS Pro Las Vegas, NV, 888-404-5910, S. McFarland Gray’s Vehicle Clinic Bellefonte, PA, 800-355-7102, S. Gray *Grote Industries Madison, IN, 812-273-1296, Ron GSI Insurance Waukesha, WI, 800-732-3869, Skip Gulf Atlantic Supply Burmingham, AL, 888-662-1716, Glenn *Gunnebo Industries. Tulsa, OK, 800-331-5460, Sales

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H.A.R / West Valley Wrecker Sales Reseda, CA, 818-705-5625, Mike Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Voorhees, NJ, 800-232-6535, Bill Hamman Engineering Newbern, TN, 731-627-2231, Kevin Hanks Insurance Group Corsicana, TX, 903-872-6661, Sales Health Insurance Specialist Richardson, TX, 214-348-8016, Bernie Heartland Payment Solutions Sonora, CA, 209-743-0451, Don Smith Hella Peachtree City, GA, 770-601-7500 Hendrickson Aux. Axle Syst. Hebron, OH, 740-929-5600 Hendrickson Trailer Susp. Canton, OH, 330-456-7288 *Hide-A-Lift Doon, IA, 800-634-9340, Roy Hino of Central Texas Bryan, TX, 979-778-0700, A. Wethington or G. McMahon *Hino Trucks (See ad on page 116) Novi, MI, 284-699-9300, Derek Kline Holly’s Towing Dispatch Farmington, CT, 800-730-3909, Kathleen *Holmes Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, Kip Honk Technologies Los Angeles, CA, (800) 979-3162, Emily Nelson Hooks Towing & Equipment Wynne, AR, 870-238-4148, Butch Hot Shot’s Secret Mount Gilead, OH, 800-341-6516, Mike House of Wreckers San Carlos, CA, 800-594-0005, Galvin *Howes North Kingstown, RI, 800-438-4639, Jeff Enos Hub International San Antonio, TX, 800-369-9010, Leslie *Hy-Tech Recovery Eq. Ft. Worth, TX, 800-969-8246, Tom

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*I TOW IN (See ad on page 32) Bellevue, KY, 800-979-8697, Rodney ICW Grp. Ins. Cos./Auto Comp Ins. Woodland Hills, CA, 800-877-1111, Stacey

Idaho Wrecker Sales Mountain Home, ID, 208-587-2888, Marty iFleet GPS North Hollywood, CA, 888-767-8471, Sales *In The Ditch Towing Products (See ad on page 25) Mountain Home, ID, 208-587-7960, Sales INA Towing Network Florence, KY, 704-873-4338, Gaynell Indiana Towing & Wrecker Association, Inc. IN, 765-288-6041, Bert Giesler Indiana Truck Sales & Service Indianapolis, IN, 317-787-0200 Insta-Chain Springville, UT, 801-489-9000, S. Urie or John Insurance Auto Auctions Westchester, IL, 262-325-1701 Int’l Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame Chattanooga, TN, 432-267-3132 Integrated Vehicle Eq. Leasing (See ad on page 97) Melville, NY, 631-439-1266 ext.20, Doreen Aragona Intek Truck & Equip. Leasing (See ad on page 93) Roseland, NJ, 973-403-7788, Sales *InterMotive Vehicle Controls Auburn, CA, 530-823-1248, Marc *International Truck & Engine Corp. Warrenville, IL, 800-448-7825 Iowa Motor Truck Association IA, 515-244-5193, Brenda Neville ISC Coverage West Palm Beach, FL, 888-457-5618, Rob IST Solution Palmdale, CA, 661-857-0254, Fred *Isuzu Comm. Trucks of America (See ad on page 7) Anaheim, CA, 714-935-9300, Brian

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Jacobs Vehicle Systems Bloomfield, CT, 860-769-7887, Maria *Jerr-Dan Corporation (See ad on page 2,3) Hagerstown, MD, 800-926-9666, Jeff *Jiffy Jump Eastport, NY, 631-325-5555, Bill Johnson Truck Center Landover, MO, 301-832-9100, Paul

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*Kalyn-Siebert Gatesville, TX, 254-865-7235, Wes *Kaper II Kelso, WA, 800-336-2011 ext.206, Donald KBK Insurance Group Hanrahan, LA, 800-229-5927, Ken *Keen Utility Milwaukee, WI, 866-676-KEEN (5336), Lauren Kenworth of South Florida (See ad on page 31) Ft. Pierce, FL, 321-652-6710, Todd Hayes *Kenworth Truck Co. Kirkland, WA, 425-828-5000, Ryan Breezee Keris Industries Bethpage, NY, 516-931-3535 *Kickass Work Wipes Milwaukee, WI, 888-765-3691, Tom *Kilar Manufacturing Hubbard, OH, 330-534-8961, Tom

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L & T Services Rockford, IL, 815-397-6260 *Lanair Waste Oil Heaters (See ad on page 49) Janesville, WI, 855-577-7342, Randy Salem *Landoll Corporation (See ad on page 53) Marysville, KS, 800-428-5655, Jim Ladner LDC Insurance Services Chandler, AZ, 480-988-1768, Leah LED Lights Rockledge, FL, 321-690-2462, Christina Legacy Plus (See ad on page 24) Newbury Park, 818-865-8867 ext. 101, Michael or Chuck Cagley Lien Enforcement San Jose, CA, 877-757-229, Keith *Lift and Tow Orrstown, PA, 866-494-6500, Eugene Lift Marketing Group Asheville, NC, 888-834-1123, Dennis *LiveView GPS Valencia, CA, 661-294-6805, George Localis Las vegsa, NV, 702-530-3644, Owen Lockmasters Nicholasville, KY, 800-654-0637, Steve *Lodar USA (See ad on page 101) Henrietta, TX, 888-685-6327, Steven Chavez Lube-A-Boom Indianapolis, IN, 317-578-3961, Jo Lubnau Gonzalez Insurance Agency Irvine, CA, 714-263-2573, Rob Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont South Royalton, VT, 800-877-5854, Tim Mills *Lujan USA Camillus, NY, 315-468-4140, Sales Lynch Towing & Recovery Equipment Waterford, WI, 262-514-4000, Michael *Lynch Truck Centers (See ad on page 91) Bridgeview, IL, 708-233-1112, Michael

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*Magna Tech Chanute, KS, 620-431-3490 Magnolia Wrecker Sales Brandon, MS, 601-825-6400, Sales *Manufacturer Express (ME) (See ad on page 53) Wood-Ridge, NJ, 201-754-1010, Anthony DaSilva MarkingPenDepot Maurrieta, CA, 888-396-3848, Larry *Marlow Ropes Plymouth, MA, 508- 830 0444, Travis Martens Johnson Insurance Rockville, MD, 301-231-5447 x230, Christian Maryland Carrier & Wecker Sales Baltimore, MD, 800-TOW-GEAR, Danny Matheny Motor Truck Co. (See ad on page 95) Woodbridge, VA, 855-494-4353, Jeff *Matjack Jumbo SafeLift (See ad on page 41) Indianapolis, IN, 800-827-3755, John Jr. Matthews Garage Cartersville, GA, 770-382-0900, Jeremy Mayflower Publishing Cranston, RI, 401-275-0254, Paul

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McCandless International Trucks North Las Vegas, NV, 702-633-7181, Matt McMahon Truck Centers (See ad on page M 107) Columbus, OH, 614-252-3111, Paul MercurySend.com Wilmington, DE, 347-791-6542, Adam *Metro Tow Trucks Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 866-924-1675, Nicholas Meyer Truck Center Olathe, KS, 913-764-2000, Randy *Microtronics Lola, KS, 620-365-8264, Steve Midwest Keyless Spring Grove, IL, 815-675-3744, Fidel Midwest Wrecker (See ad on page M 109) Pataskala, OH, 740-739-6034, Tyler Frey *Mile Marker Pompano Beach, FL, 954-782-0604 *Miller Industries (See ad on page 12,13) Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, Kipp Millner-Haufen Tool Co. Nashville, TN, 888-365-3301, Garren Minnesota Professional Towing Assoc. Little Canada, MN, 651-487-1983 *Minute Man Wheel Lifts. Jenison, MI, 877-593-6959, Quinn Mission Valley Truck Center San Jose, CA, 408-933-2395 Mississippi Towing and Recovery Professionals Inc. , MS, 662-456-0199, Patrick Linton *Mitsubishi Fuso Logan Township, NJ, 877-829-3876, Sales *Mobile Control Systems Covington, GA, 678-625-9161, Bob *Mobile Create USA (See ad on page 38) Santa Ana, CA, 408-933-9588, Raymond Yu Mobile Relay Associates Paramount, CA, 800-822-3500, J. Peters Mobile Video Computing Solutions Troy, MI, 858-401-0215, Evan *Mohawk Lifts Amersterdam, NY, 800-833-2006 Montana Tow Truck Association MT, 406-587-3831, Terry Morrison Montgomery Sales Montgomery City, MO, 573-564-2489 Motor Guardian Cam Arlington Heights, IL, 855-410-4400, Steve Motorcycle Towing Services (See ad on page 32) Denver, IA, 800-999-7064, Jeff Riley MPH Industries Owensboro, KY, 270-685-6302 Mr. Key Tags Alberta, Canada, 902-222-7322, Gerry *Muncie Power Products Muncie, IN, 800-367-7867 Murphy Bank Fresno, CA, 559-225-0318, Rob Mytee Product Aurora, OH, 888-705-8277, Prab

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NAPA-AAA Heathrow, FL, 800-LET NAPA Nation Safe Drivers Boca Raton, FL, 888-362-7805, Patrick

National Automobile Club Foster City, CA, 650-294-7015, Garry National Towing & Recovery Assoc. Granby, MA, 413-467-2006, Bill National Traffic Signs Clearwater, FL, 727-446-7983, Kevin NationWide Towing & Recovery Group Nixa, MO, 417-380-4088, Tim *New England Truckmaster (See ad on p. N,S 108) North Haven, CT, 800-481-0501, Chris Lambiase New England Wrecker Sales Exeter, NH, 603-658-7171, Danielle Royer *Next Generation Tool Co. Middleburg, FL, 800-874-5625, Kathy *Nissan Diesel America Irving, TX, 972-756-5548, D. Trussell OR L. Bryant Nite Beam Kalamazoo, MI, 248-705-8784, Mike Nitro Motor Sports Wellsboro, PA, 855-278-0469, Larry North American BanCard (See ad on page 27) New York, NY, 866-481-4604, Brian Roth North Dakota Towing Association ND, 701-663-6491, Jessica Kuntz North East Enterprises North East, MD, 410-287-5277, Penny Northeast Wrecker Sales (See ad on page N 109) Albany, NY, 518-573-8232, Paul Northern Truck Equipment, Corp. Sioux Falls, SD, 605-543-5206 Novawinch Hydraulic & Electric Winches Waterford, WI, 262-370-8637, P. Chiello *NRC Industries Abbotsford, QE, Canada, 450-379-5796, Stephan Null’s Sales & Service Cochranville, PA, 610-235-6657, Latta *Nunzi’s Advertising Scranton, PA, 570-504-5757, Nunzi Nussbaum Equipment Columbia, PA, 717-684-0189, Barry NXGEN (See ad on page W 108) Whitefish, MT, 714-321-4710, Richard Cohen

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O’Hare Truck Service Northlake, IL, 847-455-7750, Patrick *Oasis Laguna Hills, CA, 949-768-4311, Dan Oklahoma Wreckers Owner’s Association OK, 405-319-1724, Chris Puckett *Olson & Company Suffern, NY, 845-357-0829, Wayne Omadi Provo, UT, 801-836-2292, Scott Omega Comp HR Sacramento, CA, 888-540-0752, Denny OMG National (See ad on page N, M 111, S 107) Plantation, FL, 800-789-4619, Jesse *One Form Miami, FL, 800-272-2712, Bruce OnlineParkingPass.com Derwood, MD, 301-685-6200, Rick *Onspot of North America Stratford, CT, 203-377-0777, Sales OPS Carey, OH, 419-396-4041, Dan

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*Manufacturer Orange County Freeway Service Patrol Orange, CA, 714-560-5425, Patrick Sampson Orange County Transportation Authority Orange, CA, 714-560-5425, Patrick Oregon Tow Truck Association OR, 541-342-3344, Al Elkins *OTC/SPX Owatonna, MN, 800-533-6127

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Pacbrake Co. Surrey, BC, Canada, 800-663-0096, Sales Pacific General Insurance (See ad on page M 110) Westmont, IL, 800-888-0545, Pat Palfinger North America Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, 800-567-1554 *Paratech Frankfort, IL, 800-435-9358, Peter Pardo’s Sales & Service Richmond, IN, 765-966-2669, Paul PDQ Performance Warehouse Sanford, FL, 407-321-5644, A. Nikolic PDSI, Professional Dispatch Services Sherwood, OR, 503-849-9385, David PDV Wireless Woodland Park, NJ, 973-337-1995, Charlene Peak Wrecker (See ad on page W 109) San Antonio, TX, 210-661-4592, Randy Olson Pennsylvania Towing Association PA, 877-736-6869, Dan Spies *Penny Pockets Swansea, MA, 508-679-5536, Larry Penske Truck Leasing Service Redding, PA, 844-780-9996, Steve *Performance Advantage Co. (See ad on page 34) Lancaster, NY, 877-741-9206, Laurie Permco Hydraulics Streetsboro, OH, 330-626-2801, Bob *Peterbilt Denton, TX, 817-591-4000 *Peterson Mfg. Co. Grandview, MO, 816-765-2000 *Phoenix USA (See ad on page 30) Cookesville, TN, 931-526-6128, Sales *Photo Card Specialists (See ad on page 42) Eau Claire, WI, 715-839-9102, Linda Biddle *Pierce Sales Henrietta, TX, 940-538-5643, Sales Pillow Protection Corp. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 780-908-6560, Allan Pinnacle/Coach-Net Hickory Creek, TX, 800-285-4977 #3, Rod Planet Halo San Carlos, CA, 650-832-1057, Ted Police Towers of America 234-254-0076, Ron Pop - A - Lock Lafayette, LA, 337-233-6211 x 230, Angel *PowerBilt Wreckers St. Claire, MO, 636-629-7311, Mark *Powerhouse Industries Eastport, NY, 631-325-5555, Bill *PowerUp Products Sparks, NV, 800-769-3749, Gary Precise Financial Solutions Baltimore, MD, 443-352-3652

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Prime Industries Virginia Beach, VA, 757-631-8899 Pro Tools Menasha, WI, 920-486-2746, Ken Banks *PRO-LOK® Orange, CA, 757-631-8899 *Pro-Vision Video Systems Byron Center, MI, 800-576-1126, Dan Streck Professional Towers Association of Nebraska NE, 402-362-4145, Jo Anne Hitz Professional Towing & Recovery Operators of Illinois IL, 800-423-3249, Ed Forsythe Professional Wrecker Oper. of Fl. Orlando, FL, 407-296-3316, Mike Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida FL, 407-296-3316, Mike Seamon Progressive Comm. Auto Insur. Highland Hgts., OH, 888-806-9598, Melissa Public Vehicle Safety Equipment Owensboro, KY, 270-685-6302, Red Purpose Wrecker Sales Wentzville, MO, 636-639-9700, Tyler Robbins

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Q&A Insurance Marketing Danville, CA, 925-743-4008, Caryn QuakeLED Englewood, CO, 714-981-4000, Kelly Quest Towing Services (See ad on page 56) St. Johns, MI, 888-295-2584, Larry Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems Dearborn, MI, 313-945-0766 Quick Tricks Auto Miami, FL, 305-328-8778, Vivian QuiKleen Concord, NC, 800-650-2067, Bonnie

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*R-O-M, a Safe Fleet Brand Belton, MO, 800-827-3692, Steve R. A. Storelee Insurance Agency Benicia, CA, 707-745-3321, Rob R.P.M Equipment Co. Houston, TX, 281-590-1494, Ryan Ram Trucks Auburn, MI, 248-576-1731 Ramos Oil Company West Sacramento, CA, 916-825-5576, Christian *Ramsey Winch (See ad on page 5) Tulsa, OK, 800-777-2760, Brady Randall Resch Training Alpine, CA, 619-807-3177, Randall *Ranger SST Cleveland, OH, 440-498-1495, Jim Shellhaas *Ratler.com Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, 416-285-1876, Mark *RC Industries Elkhart, IN, 574-295-6641 x103, Ronald *RealWheels Corp. Gurnee, IL, 847-662-7722, Bjorn *Rear View Safety Brooklyn, NY, 800-764-1028, James Recovery Billing Unlimited (See ad on page 101) East Freetown, MA, 508-763-5474, Eric Recovery Specialist Insur. Gp. Manassas, VA, 703-365-0199

Red Peak Camera Systems Henderson, NY, 702-332-2509, Brennan *Reelcraft Industries Columbia City, IN, 260-248-8188 Regional International Henrietta, NY, 585-202-8210, Eric *Renew Truck Body Hudson, NH, 844-736-3982, Rob RepoTimes.com Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869, William Rick’s Truck & Equipment Kenton, OH, 419-673-1717, Rick Ricky’s Sales & Service Leominster, MA, 978-534-0120, Ricky *RimSling New Hampton, IA, 641-394-2194, Jeff Road America Motor Club (See ad on page 98) Miami, FL, 888-293-6672, Jason Roadside Protect (See ad on page 32) Itasca, IL, 888-929-2918, Vince Sommer Robert Bell Insurance Brokers Fallbrook, CA, 760-451-8556, Michael Robert Young’s NRC Sales & Service Roanoke, VA, 800-246-4785, Chris Davis Robinson Oil Corp. Santa Clara, CA, 916-626-2210, Debi Rochester Truck Rochester, NH, 603-335-2084, Greg Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales Salt Lake City, UT, 801-268-8850, Chris ROI Protective Tape Northampton, PA, 610-564-7135, Tom *Rose Ledge Co. Erving, MA, 413-423-3563, Tim Tierney Rotary Lift Madison, IN, 800-445-5438, Dave Royal Truck Body Paramount, CA, 800-834-7692, S. Wagner RP Recovery Consulting Warners, NY, 315-413-0911, Ron RRA Tow Truck Insurance (See ad on page W 112) Las Vegas, NV, 702-283-5026, Robertson Ryan Rush Towing Systems (See ad on page W 111) Converse, TX, 877-578-7486, Shana Russ Automotive Fulton, MO, 573-592-0208, Russ RV Cams Baton Rouge, LA, 225-261-7812, Tim RVWheel.com Phelan, CA, 800-215-8007, Pat *Rydin Streamwood, IL, 800-448-1991, Erica

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Sabil & Son White River Jct., VT, 802-295-4325, Larry *Safe Reflections St. Paul, MN, 800-773-8199, Joanne *Safety Track Belleville, MI, 734-699-7633, Jeffrey *Safety Vision Houston, TX, 800-544-6714 *SafetyLine Priest River, ID, 800-872-3359, Jim Cavigia *Sagness Tow Truck Builder Markham, Ontario, Canada, 905-856-1200, Carmine

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Sanderson Truck Equipment (See ad on page 56) Glendale, AZ, 623-842-8814, Pete Colantoni Santander Bank (See ad on page 69) Melville, NY, 800-238-4009, Michael Santiam Enterprises Lyons, OR, 800-282-2793, Mike Sea Crest Insurance Agency (See ad on p. W 107) Laguna Hills, CA, 949-951-5900, Mark Select Truck & Equipment (See ad on page M 110) Columbia, MO, 800-896-2120, Karl *Sepson US (See ad on page 97) Pittssburgh, PA, 412-444-5490, Katy Ladner *Service Station Computer Systems (SSCS) Salinas, CA, 800-972-7727, Al Services & Materials Fenton, MO, 800-428-8185, Customer Service Shield Solutions Oconomowoc, WI, 920-474-7502, Brad Sierra Pacific Insurance Services Cotati, CA, 907-318-6807, JC *Signal Vehicle Products E. Syracuse, NY, 315-656-5222, Jeff Sirens & Emergency Beacons Fairchance, PA, 800-837-4736, Pete SLEC Baltimore, MD, 800-826-3486, Jamie *Slide Lock Tool Co. Denham Springs, LA, 865-577-8470, Bonnie Smyrna Truck & Cargo Smyrna, GA, 885-269-5347, Nate Sonetics Corp. Portland, OR, 800-833-4558, Julie *Sound Off Signal Hudsonville, MI, 800-338-7337, Lynda South Dakota Towing Association SD, 605-332-2173, Randy Hofer South West Tow Operators Richardson, TX, 972-247-9454, Tommy So. California Tow Equipment (See ad on p. W 110) Anaheim, CA, 800-400-8085, Kamy Specialty Vehicle Eq. & Funding Grp. (See ad on p. 99) Melville, NY, 631-753-6611, Pete Jr. Spectrum Truck Painting Lewisville, TX, 469-337-3253, Todd *SpeedTech Lights Buda, TX, 800-757-2581, A. Knoy *Spill Tackle Long Beach, MS, 228-206-1449, Jacob Spirit Ride Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869 ext.219, Sonja *Stamp Works Waco, TX, 800-758-2743, Sholom *Star Headlight Avon, NY, 585-226-9500, Jeff Statewide Towing Association MA, 508-303-6699, Kim Lowell *Steck Manufacturing (See ad on page 94) Dayton, OH, 937-222-0062, Charlie Rothburn SteelTow Insurance Enterprise, AL, 844-783-3589, Sales Stephens Truck Center OKlahoma City, OK, 405-602-3200, Grant Sterling National Bank (See ad on page 85) Lake Success, NY, 516-327-3000, Sarah Kramer *Sterling Truck Corp. Redford Twp., MI, 313-592-4200 *Stertil-Koni/Omer USA Baltimore, MD, 410-643-9001, Jean

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*Stratosphere Studio Bel Air, MD, 41-459-7022, Tom *Sun Country Trailers Phoenix, AZ, 866-887-2453, Brian Sunshine State Towing Association FL, 888-575-4145, Jim Jennings *Superior Signals Olathe, KS, 913-780-1440, Karen *Superwinch Tualatin, OK, 800-323-2031, Steve Swoop San Francisco, CA, 314-537-4728, Sameer Bhalla Synergy Truck Equipment Phoenix, AZ, 602-431-2227, D. Payne

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T & L Lift Equipment Mobile, AL, 251-490-5693, Wesley T.R.A.O. (Towing & Rec. Assoc. of OH) Cincinnati, OH, 877-341-3400, Bruce *Talbert Manufacturing Rensselaer, IN, 219-866-7141, Troy Gesler TCF Equipment Finance Minnetonka, MN, 844-656-1405, Craig *Tech International Johnstown, OH, 740-967-9015 *Teletrac Garden Grove, CA, 800-500-6009, Sales Tennessee Tow Truck Association TN, 423-300-2095, Rebecca Bowlin Terrco Wrecker Sales Philadelphia, PA, 215-288-0334, Glenn Texas Towing & Storage Association TX, 866-924-2088, Dana Gardiner *The Crosby Group Tulsa, OK, 918-834-4611, M. Wheeler or E. Richter The Wireless Experience / AT&T Retailer Toms River, NJ, 732-552-0050, Bryan *Tiger Tool International Sumas, WA, 800-661-4661, Melissa Tim Halpin Equipment Corp. Miami, FL, 800-842-5746, Tim Timo International San Antonio, TX, 210-224-8930, Timo Tipton Sales & Parts Hebron, KY, 859-689-4888, Joe Tire Auditor Chanhassen, MN, 952-934-8427, David Tire Hotline (Dacotah-Walsh Tire) Chanhassen, MN, 800-783-8473, David *TJR Equipment & Controls Downers Grove, IL, 630-241-9595, Tom Cleaves TLC Truck & Equipment (See ad on page 32) Pompano Beach, FL, 954-961-4276, Howard Davis Todd Equipment Phoenix, AZ, 480-557-8633 Ext 11, Todd Tom Luciano (Trainer) Gansevoort, NY, 518-584-1444, Tom *Tomar Electronics Gilbert, AZ, 800-338-3133, Sales *TomTom Telematics Burlington, MA, 866-224-9451, Joan Tow Expo Dallas Houston, TX, 800-832-3869, Tommy Tow Industries (See ad on page W 108) West Covina, CA, 323-660-4866, Jessica Trigueros

Tow Life Largo, FL, 727-224-3245, Kevin *Tow Program Naperville, IL, 888-834-1123, Dennis *Tow Ramps (See ad on page 49) Escanaba, MI, 866-464-2788, Christina Kwan Tow Recruiter York, PA, 717-668-3033, Kent Tow Truck Country Dubuque, IA, 563-542-9149, D. Trower Tow Truck Printing C0-Op Chino, CA, 1-800-583-3515, K. Guzman Tow World Hawthorne, CA, 310-263-1200, Brad Tow-Buddy Monroeville, AL, 251-714-0096, Joey Castillow Towbook Mgmt. Software (See ad on page 19) St. Clair, MI, 810-320-5063, Tom Bacon TowIndustryWeek.com Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869, William Burwell Towing & Recovery Assoc. of America Washingon, DC, 888.392.9300, Cindy Towing & Recovery Association of Georgia GA, 866-456-8449, Phil Howard Towing & Recovery Association of Kentucky KY, 502-348-5722, Junior Ellis Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio OH, 513-791-3555, Bruce Bender Towing & Recovery Association of South Carolina SC, 803-640-6682, Jeff Corbett Towing & Recovery Professionals of Colorado CO, 303-789-2593, Rob Mooney Towing & Recovery Professionals of Connecticut CT, 860-677-9074, Lee Telke Towing & Recovery Professionals of Maryland MD, 410-414-5406, Betty Cornwell Towing & Recovery Professionals of North Carolina NC, 919-876-0687, Elaine Christian Towing Dispatch Services Sandy, OR, 888-399-7069, Robert Towing Operators Protector Plan Tampa, FL, 800-338-1935, Haley Towing Payment Solutions Holyoke, MA, 413-575-3104, Jason Towing.com Cincinnati, OH, 877-444-6339, Andy Towingwebsites.com Winter Garden, FL, 855-385-3338, Sam Lombardi TowLot.com Overland, KS, 913-262-3300, Joe *TowMate (See ad on page 30, 37) Rogers, AR, 800-680-4455, Chris TowPartners Keller, TX, 877-401-2345, Jeff TowPartsNow Portland, OR, 866-869-9680, Gary *TowToolz Naples, FL, 206-799-7880, Johnny TowTrack Port Salerno, FL, 772-223-5351, Steve TowTrax (See ad on page 38) Dallas, TX, 469-774-0340, Dan Messina *TowTruckads.com Bellaire, TX, 832-429-7727, Kevin Newman TowTruckLocator.com (See ad on page 40) N. Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-205-2411, K. Roberts TowXchange Chattanooga, TN, 866-800-8677, Nathan

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*Manufacturer TowZing Fort Lauderdale, FL, 239-289-7410, Bud *Tracker Management Systems Cleveland, OH, 216-573-0700, Mercedes *Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools Santa Fe, CA, 562-946-6568, Fabiola *Trail King Industries Mitchell, SD, 800-843-3324, Mike *Trail-Eze / Dakota Mfg Mitchell, SD, 800-232-5682, Jeff *TrailMax Trailers/Gem State Mfg. Caldwell, ID Transfer Flow Chico, CA, 530-893-5209, Warren Transit Pros Lee’s Summit, MO, 816-220-7100, Mellisa Transportation Info. Systems (TIS) N. Hollywood, CA, 818-563-2839, Sales Travis Barlow Insurance Pooler, GA, 912-748-6046, Amy Traxxis GPS Solutions Miami, FL, 888-447-7059, Andres TreadWright Edgemont, SD, 877-439-0759, J. Hawkins Tri-State Towing Equipment Westbury, NY, 516-338-9333, Tom *Triple K Industries Sioux Falls, SD, 800-624-2892, Jamie *Tru-Hitch Torrington, CT, 800-450-8659, Marty Truck Body Sales Sacramento, CA, 916-395-8641, Brandon *Truck Covers USA San Diego, CA, 858-662-9135, Kim Tremelling Truck Crane International (See ad on page 48) Baltimore, MD, 443-392-5927, Paul Frailey *TruckMax (See ad on page 33) Miami, FL, 305-777-9000, Jorge Alvarez *Trux Accessories Laval, QC, 450-622-1475, Ian TTN Fleet Solutions Grapevine, TX, 817-993-6002, Bruce *Tulsa Winch Jenks, OK, 918-298-8300, Jeremy *TW Products Jessup, MD, 410-674-3913, Maria Twin Cities Wrecker Sales St. Paul, MN, 888-488-4210, J. Pearson

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UIS Agency Thiels, NY, 914-347-6660, Lorie UIS Insurance Services Rancho Cordova, CA, 916-589-8000, Brad UniFirst Corp. Wilmington, MA, 978-527-4320, Jamie *United Plastic Fabrcating North Andover, MA, 800-638-8265 ext. 272, Karen *Unity Manufacturing Co. Chicago, IL, 312-943-5200, Bill Universal Underwriters Ins. Overland Pk., KS, 800-821-7803 *UR International Sugar Land, TX, 291-989-4411, Upendra Sahu *Urgent.ly Roadside Assist. (See ad on page 39) Vienna, VA, 888-461-3621, Bill Maddox

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US Bank, Corp. Walnut Creek, CA, 510-691-2215, Jack *US Fleet Tracking (See ad on page 85) Edmond, OK, 405-726-9900, Daniel US Rider Equestrian Motor Plan Lexington, KY, 859-543-8585, Mark *USA Flap Aurora, IN, 888-872-3527, John USA Towing & Equipment Tampa, FL, 813-443-4511, Leah USAC/MD Carrollton, TX, 888-300-8722, Laura Utility Pro High-Visibility NYC, NY, 212-221-9800, Don Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX (See ad on page W 107) Houston, TX, 713-821-6300, Leslea Loring or Doris Cozart

—V— Verizon Connect Atlanta, GA, 844-690-5100, Lucy Vermont Towing Association VT, 802-885-5400, Michael Kollman Versatran Watertown, WI, 920-262-1800 VF Workwear Nashville, TN, 800-733-5271 *VIAIR Corp. Irvine, CA, 949-585-0011, Tim VieVu Seattle, WA, 406-880-8293, Chris Virginia Association of Towing & Recovery Operators VA, 800-541-2432, Jim Dowell Virgo Fleet Supplies Brooklyn, NY, 800-270-6003, Dave *Volvo Heavy Truck Greensboro, NC, 910-393-2960, Sales *VTS Systems Software Magnolia, TX, 877-374-7225 ext. 2, Nigel Pestell *Vulcan Equipment Co. Ooltewah, TN, 800-489-2401, Barney

—W— *Warn Industries (See ad on page 23) Clackamas, OR, 800-543-9276, David Wasatch Truck Equipment Sandy, UT, 801-571-8761, Jeff We Buy Key Fobs Omaha, NE, 402-671-5100 ext. 405, Chris *Weego Portable Power Westhampton, NJ, 609-265-9200, Brian *WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers Deer Park, NY, 631-643-9700, Chris West Coast Towing Equipment Sacramento, CA, 916-731-8233, Sales West End Service Ellicott City, MD, 410-465-4455, Kevin West Virginia Towing & Recovery Association WV, 304-984-1869, Darrell Summers *Western Sling and Supply Sedalia, CO, 800-748-2651, Bob *Western Star Trucks Portland, OR, 503-745-9055

Western Truck Insurance Encino, CA, 310-215-2920 *Wheel Collision Center Bath, PA, 800-292-7467, Daryl *Whelen Engineering Co. Chester, CT, 860-526-9504, Sales Whiterail Reviews Portland, OR, 503-997-4422, Daniel Wilkes Barre Truck Center Wilkes Barre, PA, 570-823-0144, Sales *Will-Burt Company, The (See ad on page 42) Orrville, OH, 330-684-4000, Drew Willamette Financial Portland, OR, 503-639-6171, T. Spelman *Winches Broken Arrow, OK, 361-564-3439, M. Mundis Winn Street Sales Burlington, MA, 617-273-1180, Ed *Wired Rite Systems Santa Rosa, CA, 707-545-7474 Wisconsin Towing Association WI, 608-833-8200, Dan Johnson *Witzco Trailers Sarasota, FL, 941-922-5301, Josh Weinstein *Woody’s Accessories Kelso, WA, 800-336-2011, Matt WorldClass Insurance Svs. (See ad, p. M 108, W 110) Granite Bay, CA, 877-789-1523, Steve Priddle Worldwide Equip. Sales of CA Santa Fe Sprgs, CA, 562-287-5200, Barry Wilson / Pat Winer Worldwide Equipment Sales (See ad on page 81) Rockdale, IL, 815-725-4400, Pat Winer Wrecker Rentals McDonough, GA, 770-898-1200, Cole Wrecker Warehouse Rockwall, TX, 214-814-1982, Brent Lemmond *WreckerWear.com Palm City, FL, 877-599-7257, Warren *WreckMaster Niagara Falls, NY, 800-267-2266, Justin

—X— Xinsurance (See ad on page 37) Sandy, UT, 877-585-2853, Logan Fitzgerald *XL Specialized Trailers Manchester, LA, 563-927-4900 Xpress Pay Cortland, NY, 607-753-6156, Gary *Xtreme Air Wedge Jacksonville, FL, 904-731-8100, Bruce

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*Zacklift Cle Elum, WA, 509-674-4426, Matt *Zendex Tool Corporation (See ad on page 42) Danbury, CT, 800-446-5257, Al *ZF Industries Vernon Hills, IL, 847-478-6868 *Zips AW Direct New Hampton, IA, 800-222-6047, Adam

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ECS is a leader in the training and billing for first responders providing liquid debris cleanup during incident management tow/recovery responses. A business growth opportunity.

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Air Cushions Atlanta Wrecker Sales; Chesnee, SC Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ *Firestone Ind. Products Co.; Carmel, IN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN

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*Matjack Jumbo SafeLift Indianapolis, IN sales@matjack.com

800-827-3755

The only manufacturer & major innovator in the U.S. since 1981, available 24/7/365 without fail to fill your air-bag and Jumbo cushion needs.

matjack.com Matthews Garage; Cartersville, GA New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH *Paratech; Frankfort, IL Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Apparel 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO AASP/PA; Harrisburg, PA *American Safety & Supply; Springfield, MA *Anchor Graphics; Pilot Point, TX *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Clean Diesel Specialists; Anaheim, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN *Dicke Safety Products; Downers Grove, IL DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G & K Services; Minnetonka, MN Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *Got Towing Uniforms; South Gate, CA Gulf Atlantic Supply; Burmingham, AL Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID In The Ditch Tow Prod.; Mountain Home, ID *Keen Utility; Milwaukee, WI Keris Industries; Bethpage, NY Mytee Product; Aurora, OH Nitro Motor Sports; Wellsboro, PA *Penny Pockets; Swansea, MA Rocky Mountain Wrkr Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Safe Reflections; St. Paul, MN Tow Life; Largo, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN UniFirst Corp.; Wilmington, MA Utility Pro High-Visibility; NYC, NY Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX VF Workwear; Nashville, TN Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckerWear.com; Palm City, FL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Auctions *A1 Infrared Technologies; East Port, NY Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Copart Auto Auctions; Fairfield, CA eimpound.com; Las Vegas, NV Insurance Auto Auctions; Westchester, IL TowLot.com; Overland, KS

Axle Covers 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO *A1 Infrared Technologies; East Port, NY Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA *Kaper II; Kelso, WA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL *Olson & Company; Suffern, NY *OTC/SPX; Owatonna, MN Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *RealWheels Corp.; Gurnee, IL Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL *Trux Accessories; Laval, QC Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Back-up Cameras B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA Motor Guardian Cam; Arlington Heights, IL New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Equip., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *Pro-Vision Video Systems; Byron Center, MI Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL *Rear View Safety; Brooklyn, NY Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Tow Industries; West Covina, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Battery Equipment AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ *Superior Signals; Olathe, KS Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Transportation Info. Syst; N. Hollywood, CA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Brakes & Brake Equip. Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Frontier Truck Parts; Grand Rapids, MI G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Jacobs Vehicle Systems; Bloomfield, CT Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pacbrake Co.; Surrey, BC Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ *Superior Signals; Olathe, KS Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Cables, Chains, Hooks & Slings AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

all-Grip Vehicle Rec. System; Sedalia, CO American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS

*B/A Products

Columbia, MD kjenks@baprod.com

800-327-3301

With over 40+ years in the industry, B/A Products manufactures the most complete line of chain, wire rope & web sling products. We have everything you need to get the job done right.

baprod.com *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Chevron; Mercer, PA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Durabilt by Durbin; Broadview, IL Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *Gunnebo Industries.; Tulsa, OK Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA I TOW IN; Bellevue, KY Insta-Chain; Springville, UT Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS

*Manufacturer Express Wood-Ridge, NJ danthony@mfrexpress.com

201-754-1010

It’s all about ME! We have everything your truck desires... Round slings, straps, chains, hooks. Stainless steel collections! Our dedication to our clients exceed expectations.

mesuppliesusa.com

*Marlow Ropes; Plymouth, MA Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; Indianapolis, IN McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH *Mile Marker; Pompano Beach, FL New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL *Onspot of North America; Stratford, CT Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *R-O-M, a Safe Fleet Brand; Belton, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equipment; Kenton, OH *RimSling; New Hampton, IA Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL *TW Products; Jessup, MD Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkr & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West Coast Towing Equip; Sacramento, CA West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Car Carriers Mfg. *Danco Products

Greencastle, PA info@dancoproducts.com

800-453-2626

A family manufacturer offering a quality line of carriers and wreckers that are durable, dependable, and efficient. The ability to customize is what sets us apart. Dealer opportunities available.

dancoproducts.com *Detroit Wrecker Sales; Detroit, MI.

*Dual-Tech

Bean Station, TN john@dual-techinc.com

800-852-0345

A family owned & operated manufacturer of the original quad-rail subframe & lowpro bed since 1990. A quality product with factory customer service sets us apart.

dual-techinc.com

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Norfolk, VA anthonydynamic@mac.com

800-831-9299

Original developer of the Self Loading Wheel Lift. Offering a complete line of Self Loading wreckers and carriers. Best warranty in the business.

dynamictow.com

*Jerr-Dan Corporation Hagerstown, MD marketing@jerrdan.com

800-926-9666

Jerr-Dan has redefined the towing & recovery industry by setting new standards for performance, quality, innovative technology, & service. Our entire product line is backed with service & support through our nation-wide distributor network. Find your Jerr-Dan distributor by visiting:

jerrdan.com *Kilar Manufacturing; Hubbard, OH

*Miller Industries Ooltewah, TN sales@millerind.com

800-292-0330

At the forefront of the towing and recovery industry are Century, Vulcan, and Chevron car carriers. Each brand offers a variety of products ranging from 10,000-40,000 lbs. Patented low center-of-gravity (LCG) option is also available. Steel or aluminum deck material is available on most conventional and LCG carrier products.

news.millerind.com facebook.com/millerind *NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN *WeldBuilt Wrkr. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY

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Car Carriers Distributors Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Atlantic Emergency Solutions; Manassas, VA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Equipment; Statesville, NC Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Danzi Bros.; Selbyville, DE Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA *Detroit Wrecker Sales; Detroit, MI DFW Truck; Canton, TX Don Jackson Comm. & Fleet Sls; Atlanta, GA Driver Locate; Phoenix, AZ East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip. Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID

San Antonio, TX randy.olson@peakwrecker.com

210-661-4592

Providing Century, Vulcan and Holmes Towing equipment plus Trail-Eze trailers. Full Stock of parts with in-house installation, paint and repair.

peakwrecker.com Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR

TruckMax

Miami, FL jalvarez@truckmax.com

305-777-9000

TruckMax South Florida leader in commercial truck sales. Need a box truck, refrigerated, landscape, tow truck, flatbed, utility truck chances are we have it at one of our locations. We are in Miami, Ft. Pierce and Homestead, Florida.

truckmax.com

Worldwide Equipment Sales Rockdale, IL pwiner@newtowtrucks.com

815-725-4400

Kenworth of South Florida

Worldwide Equipment Sales is a leading of new and used tow trucks, self loaders, wreckers, flat beds, car carriers, and equipment trailers.

321-652-6710

NewTowTrucks.com

Ft. Pierce, FL shoskins@kenworthsf.com Florida’s #1 Kenworth dealer w/ (6) locations Specializing in the towing industry, we keep Trucks in stock, for the best price nationwide! commercialtrucksofflorida.com Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL Matthews Garage; Cartersville, GA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Mission Valley Truck Center; San Jose, CA New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equipment; Kenton, OH Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Royal Truck Body; Paramount, CA

Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Todd Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tow World; Hawthorne, CA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Wrecker Warehouse; Rockwall, TX *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Chrome Accessories 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA

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Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY DFW Truck; Canton, TX Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA *ECCO; Boise, ID Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip. Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH *Federal Signal; University Park, IL Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *Grote Industries; Madison, IN Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA *Kaper II; Kelso, WA Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA L & T Services; Rockford, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH New England Truckmaster; N. Haven, CT New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX *RealWheels Corp.; Gurnee, IL Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equipment; Kenton, OH Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Sirens & Emerg. Beacons; Fairchance, PA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY *Trux Accessories; Laval, QC USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Whelen Engineering Co.; Chester, CT *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Collection Agency Cohen Business Services; Moorpark, CA

Finex Group; San Jose, CA Lien Enforcement; San Jose, CA

Collision Film CRASHFILM; Plano, TX Dom’s Protective Film; Mountainside, NJ East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA ROI Protective Tape; Northampton, PA Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL

Communication/Intercom Custom Radio Corp.; Fort Wayne, IN Driver Locate; Phoenix, AZ *Eartec Co.; Narragansett, RI

*Mobile Create USA Santa Ana, CA contact@mcusainc.com

408-933-9588

Our product is a modern, 2-Way Radio that uses the LTE/3G cellular network to provide nationwide communication for our customers and has built-in GPS.

mcusainc.com RP Recovery Consulting; Warners, NY

Computer Software AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE

*Beacon Software

Brecksville, OH talthouse@beaconsoftco.com

866-437-6653

Our suite of products works together to give you the most comprehensive towing solution providing digital dispatch, impound, accounting, custom pricing, easy lien processing, imported motor club calls, & automated motor club billing. Dispatch Anywhere, Tow Magic, & TowLien including driver/ dispatcher phone apps are real solutions for your business.

dispatchanywhere.com C3LS; Boca Raton, FL Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Collision Management USA; Cypress, TX *Computer & Comm. Science; Stratford, NJ *Datow Software; Long Beach, CA Digital Ally Safety & Video Syst; Lenexa, KS eimpound.com; Las Vegas, NV *Eye3Data; Madison, OH *FCAR Tech USA; Rosedale, MD GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV NationWide Tow. & Rec. Group; Nixa, MO Omadi; Provo, UT *One Form; Miami, FL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ *Ranger SST; Cleveland, OH *Service Station Computer Syst.; Salinas, CA Swoop; San Francisco, CA TowTrack; Port Salerno, FL TowXchange; Chattanooga, TN Tracker Management Syst.; Cleveland, OH

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

*Towbook Management Software St. Clair, MI sales@towbook.com

810-320-5063

The industries most advanced management software! Towbook offers an extensive suite of features including: unlimited users, no contracts, free setup, and our coveted 24/7/365 support!

towbook.com Transportation Info. Syst; N. Hollywood, CA *UR International; Sugar Land, TX US Fleet Tracking; Edmond, OK *VTS Systems Software; Magnolia, TX

Credit Card Processing AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Heartland Payment Solutions; Sonora, CA

North American BanCard

New York, NY broth@nabancard.com

866-481-4604

Towing Industry Exclusive: Wholesale rates starting at .05%. Free terminals (wireless, iPhone / Android swipe, wired). 0 setup/annual fee.

nynab.com Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA

NXGEN

Whitefish, MT richardevancohen@gmail.com

714-321-4710

NXGEN offers the perfect solution for your business needs. 0% credit card processing fees. Improved cash flow. Flexible processing: in-person, back office, & online. 100% compliance.

nxgen.com Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Towing Payment Solutions; Holyoke, MA Xpress Pay; Cortland, NY

Dispatch Services AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE C3LS; Boca Raton, FL Concorde Communications; Los Angeles, CA ECM Performance; Fort Lauderdale, FL Find Truck Service; Schaumburg, IL Five Star Registration; Canyon Country, CA GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV Holly’s Towing Dispatch; Farmington, CT MercurySend.com; Wilmington, DE *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Mobile Relay Associates; Paramount, CA New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH PDSI, Professional Dispatch Svcs; OR Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ Pop - A - Lock; Lafayette, LA Roadside Protect; Itasca, IL Towing Dispatch Services; Sandy, OR Tracker Management Syst.; Cleveland, OH Transit Pros; Lee’s Summit, MO Transportation Info. Syst; N. Hollywood, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL *UR International; Sugar Land, TX Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance; Vienna, VA US Fleet Tracking; Edmond, OK AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE

Electronics Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Base Engineering; Saint John, Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Digital Ally Safety & Video Syst; Lenexa, KS East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *ECCO; Boise, ID ECM Performance; Fort Lauderdale, FL eimpound.com; Las Vegas, NV Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ *Eye3Data; Madison, OH Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *LiveView GPS; Valencia, CA

*Lodar USA

Henrietta, TX sales@lodarusa.com

888-685-6327

Wireless operation is more affordable than you think. Lodar can operate winches up to 40 functions. Control your wheel lift with a 10 function air system.

lodar.com *Lujan USA; Camillus, NY *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario *Microtronics; Lola, KS *Mobile Control Systems; Covington, GA Motor Guardian Cam; Arlington Heights, IL Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH OPS; Carey, OH PDQ Performance Warehouse; Sanford, FL PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ *Peterson Mfg. Co.; Grandview, MO Planet Halo; San Carlos, CA *PowerUp Products; Sparks, NV Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *Pro-Vision Video Systems; Byron Center, MI Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL *Rear View Safety; Brooklyn, NY RV Cams; Baton Rouge, LA Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ *Sound Off Signal; Hudsonville, MI The Wireless Experience; Toms River, NJ Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL *TJR Equip.& Controls; Downers Grove, IL *Tomar Electronics; Gilbert, AZ TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Transportation Info. Syst; N. Hollywood, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN

USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX VieVu; Seattle, WA *Wired Rite Systems; Santa Rosa, CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Emergency Lighting & Lightbars Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY *Atomic LED; Smithfield, RI Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL

*Custer Products Ltd Massillon, OH erica@custerproducts.com

800-490-3158

Custer Products manufactures and distributes LED lights, towing lights and related lighting products to the towing, trucking, farm, off-road, RV, marine and safety industries.

custerproducts.com Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA DFW Truck; Canton, TX Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC *ECCO; Boise, ID Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH *Federal Signal; University Park, IL Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY *Grote Industries; Madison, IN Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Hella; Peachtree City, GA House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID *Kaper II; Kelso, WA L & T Services; Rockford, IL LED Lights; Rockledge, FL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario MPH Industries; Owensboro, KY Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Nite Beam; Kalamazoo, MI Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD

Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Public Vehicle Safety Equip.; Owensboro, KY QuakeLED; Englewood, CO *R-O-M, a Safe Fleet Brand; Belton, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO *Signal Vehicle Products; E. Syracuse, NY Sirens & Emerg. Beacons; Fairchance, PA Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA *Sound Off Signal; Hudsonville, MI *SpeedTech Lights; Buda, TX *Star Headlight; Avon, NY Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ *Tech International; Johnstown, OH Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL *Tomar Electronics; Gilbert, AZ Tow Industries; West Covina, CA

*TowMate

Rogers, AR info@towmate.com

800-680-4455

TowMate is the industry leader in wireless towing lights! We have been keeping Towing operators safe since 1985 with our USA made products!

towmate.com

*TowMate

Rogers, AR info@towmate.com

800-680-4455

Our new PCX overhead light bars and PLC Lenses create the easiest to install and operate full light system for your Tow Truck. Made in the USA.

towmate.com Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL *Trux Accessories; Laval, QC Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN *Unity Manufacturing Co.; Chicago, IL USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Emergency Lighting & Lightbars con’t...

Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *ZF Industries; Vernon Hills, IL

West Coast Towing Equip.; Sacramento, CA West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Whelen Engineering Co.; Chester, CT

Equipment Financing/ Leasing

*Will-Burt Company, The Orrville, OH info@willburt.com

330-684-4000

Night Scan turns night into day, improves safety, saves time and makes money. LED lights illuminate the entire scene and do not require a generator.

nightscan.com *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Emergency Starters Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Equip. Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Access Comm. Capital; Lake Success, NY Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Ascentium Capital; Kingwood, TX Astralease Assoc.; Hauppauge, NY Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Beacon Funding Corp.; Northbrook, IL Capital One Services; Richmond, VA CapX Funding; Alamo, CA Channel Islands Leasing & Loan; Ojai, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN GE Capital Fleet Services; Eden Prairie, MN

Integrated Vehicle Equip. Leasing

Melville, NY doreen@integratedleasing.com

631-439-1266 ext.20

As a direct leader in the tow truck industry we offer leasing & finance programs for new, used, light, medium & heavy-duty. We are here to help you help others.

integratedleasing.com

Engines/Sales & Service Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Clean Diesel Specialists; Anaheim, CA Clean Seal; South Bend, IN Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA CTTA; Sacramento, CA Cummins; Columbus, IN Cummins Power Systems; Bristol, PA Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY *DewEze Mfg. Co.; Harper, KS *Dieselsite; Homosassa, FL *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Frontier Truck Parts; Grand Rapids, MI Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Pacbrake Co.; Surrey, BC PDQ Performance Warehouse; Sanford, FL Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX West End Service; Ellicott City, MD

Santander Bank Melville, NY cevf@santander.us

800-238-4009

Secure, flexible vehicle and equipment finance programs. Knowledgeable representatives you can trust. Simple, customized payment schedules. Low fee credit card acceptance programs.

santanderbank.com/cevf Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO

Specialty Vehicle Equip. & Funding Group Melville, NY marketing@ specialtyvehiclefunding.com

631-753-6611

Specialty is a direct commercial lender offering financing for tow trucks, other specialty vehicles & equipment, including trailers. We know financing & we know towing.

specialtyvehiclefunding.com

Sterling National Bank Lake Success, NY skramer@snb.com

516-327-3000

Sterling National Bank offers flexible, affordable equipment financing and lease programs custom tailored to your specific needs delivered by a trusted single point of contact.

snb.com

Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing Roseland, NJ sales@intekleasing.com

973-403-7788

A leading source of finance since 1986 for the towing and recovery industry. Intek Leasing offers customized & flexible financing and lease options for all new and used towing equipment.

TCF Equipment Finance; Minnetonka, MN Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL US Bank, Corp.; Walnut Creek, CA Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Willamette Financial; Portland, OR Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

intekleasing.com

GPS

Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Murphy Bank; Fresno, CA Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY Precise Financial Solutions; Baltimore, MD R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Rick’s Truck & Equipment; Kenton, OH *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ont. Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ

AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Budget GPS; Chattanooga, TN C3LS; Boca Raton, FL Digital Ally Safety & Video Syst; Lenexa, KS Driver Locate; Phoenix, AZ *Eye3Data; Madison, OH Fleet Complete; Atlanta, GA GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV iFleet GPS; North Hollywood, CA *LiveView GPS; Valencia, CA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL Mobile Relay Associates; Paramount, CA Mobile Video Computing Solutions; Troy, MI New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH

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BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ *Pro-Vision Video Systems; Byron Center, MI *Ranger SST; Cleveland, OH *Safety Track; Belleville, MI Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ *Teletrac; Garden Grove, CA *TomTom Telematics; Burlington, MA

TowTrax

Dallas, TX dan@towtrax.net

469-774-0340

We provide our partnered tow companies with a network that allows them to manage requests, track their truck locations in realtime and more. The best part: it costs nothing for a tow company or a service provider to register with TowTrax.

towtrax.net Tracker Management Syst.; Cleveland, OH Transportation Info. Syst; N. Hollywood, CA Traxxis GPS Solutions; Miami, FL TruckMax; Miami, FL

*US Fleet Tracking Edmond, OK sales@usft.com

405-726-9900

Live GPS tracking and asset management helping thousands of customers save time and money by keeping track of their mobile workforce.

usfleettracking.com Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Verizon Connect; Atlanta, GA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *VTS Systems Software; Magnolia, TX

Heaters *A1 Infrared Technologies; East Port, NY Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA

*Lanair Waste Oil Heaters

Janesville, WI sales_incoming@lanair.com

855-577-7342

Eliminate your heating bill by burning your waste oil with a Lanair Oil Fired Heater. Save big with factory direct pricing.

lanair.com New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

Heavy Duty Rigging *Best Tools; Gravette, AR New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO *RimSling; New Hampton, IA *TowToolz; Naples, FL

2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Insurance

Martens Johnson Insurance; Rockville, MD

Pacific General Insurance

AAA Commercial Insurance; Casa Grande, AZ American Trans. Ins. Group; Castle Rock, CO Arrowhead Auto Ins.; Overland Park, KS

Westmont, IL pgia13@aol.com

Austin Insurance

800-888-0545

Writing insurance for towing, repossession, & auto transport.

Paducah, KY austin_ins@wreckerins.com

towtruckinsuranceusa.com

270-444-6818

We have specialized in towing & recovery insurance since 1991 & we are dedicated to quality service.

wreckerins.com

Progressive Comm.Auto Ins.; Hghlnd Hts., OH R. A. Storelee Ins.Agency; Benicia, CA Recovery Specialist Ins. Gp.; Manassas, VA Robert Bell Ins. Brokers; Fallbrook, CA

RRA Tow Truck Insurance

Centerpointe Ins. Services; Camarillo, CA

Chase Insurance Agency

Las Vegas, NV swservice@robertsonryan.com

800-940-4301

We have all the “A” rated carriers and an exclusive carrier your current agent doesn’t have. Free safety tools and excellent service.

Plantation, FL info@chaseinsurance.net Family owned & operated, we provide personalized service. We represent several A-rated insurance companies committed to providing the best possibilities.

702-283-5026

robertsonryan.com

Sea Crest Insurance Agency

chaseinsurance.net

Laguna Hills, CA mark@seacrestins.com

Chester Point Insurance

949-951-5900

Chester, NJ sodonnell@chesterpoint.com

A leader in the towing & recovery field with over 28 years of experience. We offer several A rated programs that exceed Automobile Club of Southern California Highway Patrol, & other municipalities.

732-320-7032

Exclusive insurance program for the towing & automotive aftermarket Industries. Protecting your hard earned assets.

seacrestinsurance.com

chesterpoint.com Commercial Best Ins. Svc.; Burbank, CA DerManouel Ins. Grp. A Hub Co.; Fresno, CA Discovery Bay Insurance; Discovery Bay, CA EC Marketing; El Cajun, CA Evolution Insurance Brokers; Chicago, IL Farmers Ins. / Khasim Ins.; Escondido, CA Gantt Insurance Agency; Farmville, VA GSI Insurance; Waukesha, WI Hanks Insurance Group; Corsicana, TX Health Ins. Specialist; Richardson, TX Hub International; San Antonio, TX ICW Grp. Ins/Auto Comp Ins.; Woodland Hills, CA ISC Coverage; West Palm Beach, FL KBK Insurance Group; Hanrahan, LA LDC Insurance Services; Chandler, AZ

Sierra Pacific Ins. Services; Cotati, CA SteelTow Insurance; Enterprise, AL Towing Operators Protector Plan; Tampa, FL Travis Barlow Insurance; Pooler, GA UIS Agency; Thiels, NY UIS Ins. Services; Rancho Cordova, CA Universal Underwriters Ins.; Overland Pk., KS Western Truck Insurance; Encino, CA

WorldClass Insurance Services Granite Bay, CA steve@worldclassins.com

877-789-1523

Legacy Plus

Transparency is our key to success with our clients. Open communication on all levels gives us satisfied towers. Competitive “A” Rated carriers.

818-INS-4TOW ext. 101

mytowagent.com

Newbury Park, info@legacyplusins.com

Legacy Plus has a combined 60 years of experience placing insurance for the towing, auto haulers, and repossession industry.

legacyplusins.com Lubnau Gonzalez Ins. Agency; Irvine, CA

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Xinsurance

Sandy, UT info@xinsurance.com

877-585-2853

An all-in-one approach to custom insurance coverage for the towing & recovery industry.

Jump Start Equipment AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Associated Equipment Corp.; St Louis, MO B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN *Jiffy Jump; Eastport, NY *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Peterson Mfg. Co.; Grandview, MO Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA *Sound Off Signal; Hudsonville, MI TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA

Lifts & Hoists Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA *Ari-Herta; Cincinnatti, OH Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Chesapeake Auto Equip.; Chesapeake, MO Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Durabilt by Durbin; Broadview, IL Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS *Mohawk Lifts; Amersterdam, NY New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Rotary Lift; Madison, IN Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT SLEC; Baltimore, MD *Stertil-Koni/Omer USA; Baltimore, MD Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ T & L Lift Equipment; Mobile, AL Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR West End Service; Ellicott City, MD

*Zendex Tool Corporation

Danbury, CT bls@standishassoc.com

800-446-5257

RakJak™ is a fast, durable vehicle jacking system. Made in the USA. Uses compressed air, lifts up to 3 tons, with a 7-year warranty.

zendextool.com

Lockout Tools AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE

*Access Tools

Miami, FL Sales@accesstoolsusa.com

800-323-8324

For more than a quarter of a century Access Tools has provided the highest quality lockout tools on the market, with unparalleled customer service.

accesstoolsusa.com Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA DFW Truck; Canton, TX East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Gray’s Vehicle Clinic; Bellefonte, PA Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID *LiveView GPS; Valencia, CA Lockmasters; Nicholasville, KY Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL Mayflower Publishing; Cranston, RI *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Keyless; Spring Grove, IL New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH *Next Generation Tool Co.; Middleburg, FL Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer Russ Automotive; Fulton, MO Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO *Signal Vehicle Products; E. Syracuse, NY *Slide Lock Tool Co.; Denham Springs, LA Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA

*Steck Manufacturing Dayton, OH Sales@steckmfg.com

937-222-0062

The “BIG EASY” unlocks cars fast without damaging car doors with quick access. Also check website for information on other towing tools like 4th wheel loader.

steckmfg.com Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Industries; West Covina, CA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Transportation Info. Syst; N. Hollywood, CA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Xtreme Air Wedge; Jacksonville, FL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Log Books *Anchor Graphics; Pilot Point, TX Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

Motor Clubs/ Call Providers AAA

Heathrow, FL aaaserviceproviderbenefits@ aaanational.com

800-592-5198

AAA has assembled a network of industry-leading organizations, offering exclusive benefits for products and services, to the best roadside assistance network in North America.

networkofsavings.aaa.biz

AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Access Roadside Assistance; Langley, BC

Agero

Medford, MA

781-393-9300

Largest white label motor club in the country, servicing over 12 million dispatches per year, and protecting 115+ million drivers on the road. When you join Agero’s network of Service Providers, you’re given access to industryleading technology, vehicle and safety training, parts and services discounts, and more.

agerosupport.com

Nation Safe Drivers

US Rider Equestrian Motor Plan; Lexington, KY USAC/MD; Carrollton, TX

pnahoum@nationsafedrivers.com

Motorcycle Recovery Products

Boca Raton, FL

888-362-7805

For over 52 years NSD has been committed to working with service providers to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Providing Service to millions of customers & over 8,000 clients. Join our network today.

towingwithattitude.com National Automobile Club; Foster City, CA Penske Truck Leasing Service; Redding, PA Pinnacle/Coach-Net; Hickory Creek, TX

Quest Towing Services

Alliance of Auto Srvc. Providers; Harrisburg, PA

Allstate Roadside Services

South Barrington, IL jeremy.klein@allstate.com

469-734-6632

Allstate Roadside Services Network providers enjoy industry-leading education and award-winning technology. Lets create the future of roadside together. Join the network that supports you today.

allstateroadsideservices.com Automobile Club of So. Cal.; Costa Mesa, CA FleetNet America; Cherryville, NC

GEICO

Macon, GA ERSPS@geico.com

800-522-7775

Second largest automobile insurance carrier in the U.S. providing outstanding EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE for over 14 million GEICO customers with the best providers across the nation. COME JOIN THE ELITE!

geico.com GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV Honk Technologies; Los Angeles, CA

Motorcycle Towing Services Denver, IA info@mts-towing.com

St. Johns, MI QTSNetwork@QuestSoftware.com

888-295-2584

Join the fastest growing Roadside Assistance Network. We provide the quickest-paying, exceptional customer service to our clients and are looking for the best North American service providers. Easy online billing, responsive multiple Digital Dispatch options.

qtsnetworkquestsoftware.com

Road America Motor Club

Miami, FL jjonesx@roadamerica.com

888-293-6672

For the past 40 years Road America has been focused on building an elite service provider network. Come join us.

road-america.com

Roadside Protect Itasca, IL

towprovider@roadsideprotect.com

888-929-2918

We are a leading provider of specialty roadside assistance programs. Immediate pay, ATA bonuses, digitally enabled and fair rates. Join our towing company group.

roadsideprotect.com Tow Recruiter; York, PA TowZing; Fort Lauderdale, FL TTN Fleet Solutions; Grapevine, TX

800-999-7064

*Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance

mts-towing.com

Urgent.ly connects you with more nearby jobs to grow your business efficiently. Join the network today.

The premier motorcycle only roadside assistance company in North America for over 30 years. A trusted emergency roadside assistance partner specializing in the motorcycle community.

Vienna, VA towsupport@urgent.ly

888-461-3621

geturgently.com/towman Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE AmeriDeck; Hadley, PA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA *Bulldog Towing Products Co.; Geneva, IL Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA *Condor Products; Cortland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Municipal Towing Management AutoReturn

San Francisco, CA jborowski@autoreturn.com

415-575-2359

The leading Towing Municipal Management Company Worldwide is delivering the dispatch for the future. See the future happening here every day.

autoreturn.com New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ Randall Resch Training; Alpine, CA Roadside Protect; Itasca, IL

Oils & Lubricants Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA AMSOIL; Warrington, PA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Flitz International; Waterford, WI G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Hot Shot’s Secret; Mount Gilead, OH *Howes; North Kingstown, RI Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO *Kickass Work Wipes; Milwaukee, WI Lube-A-Boom; Indianapolis, IN

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Oils & Lubricants con’t... Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL QuiKleen; Concord, NC Ramos Oil Company; West Sacramento, CA Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Robinson Oil Corp.; Santa Clara, CA Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Parking Enforcement *Anchor Graphics; Pilot Point, TX OnlineParkingPass.com; Derwood, MD

PTO’s/Clutch Pumps Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA

*Chelsea Products Div. of Parker

Olive Branch, MS chelseamarketing@parker.com

662-895-1011

Since 1945, Parker Chelsea has helped its customers by designing superior PTO solutions. This reflects Chelsea’s commitment to solve the towing industries greatest engineering challenges.

parker.com/chelsea Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL CW Mill Equipment Co.; Sabetha, KS Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA *DewEze Mfg. Co.; Harper, KS DFW Truck; Canton, TX Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Force America; Burnsville, MN G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA I TOW IN; Bellevue, KY Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario *Muncie Power Products; Muncie, IN

New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Orange County Trans. Authority; Orange, CA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Permco Hydraulics; Streetsboro, OH *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Rick’s Truck & Equipment; Kenton, OH Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ont. Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY *Winches; Broken Arrow, OK Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Safety Products 3M Scotchlite; St. Paul, MN AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE AASP/PA; Harrisburg, PA Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL *Custer Products Ltd; Massillon, OH Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY *Dicke Safety Products; Downers Grove, IL Digital Ally Safety & Video Syst; Lenexa, KS DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario *Driveline Buddy; Stockton, CA Durabilt by Durbin; Broadview, IL East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA *ECCO; Boise, ID Environmental Chem. Sol.; Gig Harbor, WV Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ *Eye3Data; Madison, OH Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH *Federal Signal; University Park, IL Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR

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G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Gulf Atlantic Supply; Burmingham, AL Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Insta-Chain; Springville, UT *InterMotive Vehicle Controls; Auburn, CA LED Lights; Rockledge, FL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ *Peterson Mfg. Co.; Grandview, MO Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *Pro-Vision Video Systems; Byron Center, MI *R-O-M, a Safe Fleet Brand; Belton, MO Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Safety Track; Belleville, MI *Safety Vision; Houston, TX *SafetyLine; Priest River, ID Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Services & Materials; Fenton, MO Sonetics Corp.; Portland, OR *Spill Tackle; Long Beach, MS Spirit Ride; Warwick, NY *Superior Signals; Olathe, KS Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Timo International; San Antonio, TX TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR *Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools; Santa Fe, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN *USA Flap; Aurora, IN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO *Whelen Engineering Co.; Chester, CT Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Scotch/Snatch Blocks Access Tools; Miami, FL American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Atlanta Wrecker Sales; Chesnee, SC Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY

DFW Truck; Canton, TX Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *Gunnebo Industries.; Tulsa, OK Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TW Products; Jessup, MD Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Service Equipment Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA *Ari-Herta; Cincinnatti, OH Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chesapeake Auto Equip.; Chesapeake, MO Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Christopher’s Emerg. Equip.; Chelmsford, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL *Dalton Bearing & Hydraulic; Blaine, TN *Dan-Am/Sata; Spring Valley, MN Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Frontier Truck Parts; Grand Rapids, MI *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA Hooks Towing & Equipment; Wynne, AR House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA I TOW IN; Bellevue, KY In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lucky’s Peterbilt of VT; South Royalton, VT Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL Magnolia Wrecker Sales; Brandon, MS Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario NAPA-AAA; Heathrow, FL New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Pacbrake Co.; Surrey, BC Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *Reelcraft Industries; Columbia City, IN Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *VIAIR Corp.; Irvine, CA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Signs, Promo & Digital Medial AASP/PA; Harrisburg, PA *Anchor Graphics; Pilot Point, TX *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario *Excel Sportswear; Trafford, PA Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Keris Industries; Bethpage, NY MarkingPenDepot; Maurrieta, CA Mytee Product; Aurora, OH National Traffic Signs; Clearwater, FL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Rydin; Streamwood, IL Tow Truck Printing C0-Op; Chino, CA TowIndustryWeek.com; Warwick, NY Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY

Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

Simulator Accessories Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Technology AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Auto Data Direct; Tallahassee, FL C3LS; Boca Raton, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Digital Ally Safety & Video Syst; Lenexa, KS Driver Locate; Phoenix, AZ *Eartec Co.; Narragansett, RI eimpound.com; Las Vegas, NV *FCAR Tech USA; Rosedale, MD GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV *InterMotive Vehicle Controls; Auburn, CA *LiveView GPS; Valencia, CA MercurySend.com; Wilmington, DE *Microtronics; Lola, KS Mobile Relay Associates; Paramount, CA Motor Guardian Cam; Arlington Heights, IL OnlineParkingPass.com; Derwood, MD PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ *Rear View Safety; Brooklyn, NY Roadside Protect; Itasca, IL *Rydin; Streamwood, IL *Safety Track; Belleville, MI Sonetics Corp.; Portland, OR Towbook Management Software; St. Clair, MI TowMate; Rogers, AR TowTrax; Dallas, TX TowXchange; Chattanooga, TN Tracker Management Sys.; Cleveland, OH Transportation Info. Syst; N. Hollywood, CA *UR International; Sugar Land, TX Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance; Vienna, VA US Fleet Tracking; Edmond, OK USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL *VTS Systems Software; Magnolia, TX

Tire Repair Equipment Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA

Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD *Gaither Tool Co.; Jacksonville, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; Indianapolis, IN *Oasis; Laguna Hills, CA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Reelcraft Industries; Columbia City, IN Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ *Tech International; Johnstown, OH Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Tires AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ *Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Akron, OH Goodyear Wrecker Sales; Enterprise, AL Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ *Tech International; Johnstown, OH Tire Auditor; Chanhassen, MN Tire Hotline; Chanhassen, MN TowPartsNow; Portland, OR TreadWright; Edgemont, SD TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL

Tool Mounting Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH

*Performance Advantage Company Lancaster, NY tom@pactoolmounts.com

877-741-9206

Performance Advantage Company (PAC) manufactures & markets high quality tool mounting brackets that safety and securely mounts tools. Versatile, flexible, and custom mounting options available.

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Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

Tools/Toolboxes 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA American Eagle Access. Group; Garner, IA Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bad Dog Tools; Bristol, RI *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Chesapeake Auto Equip.; Chesapeake, MO Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL *CTech Mfg.; Weston, WI Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA DFW Truck; Canton, TX Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL *Driveline Buddy; Stockton, CA Durabilt by Durbin; Broadview, IL East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID

*I TOW IN

Bellevue, KY info@skatesiti.com

800-979-8697

We know Skates! Reduce friction, protect casualty, and surface. ITI Skates for tires, control arm, balljoint, machinery, containers. As inventor and manufacturer we customize.

skatesiti.com Lucky’s Peterbilt of VT; S. Royalton, VT *Lujan USA; Camillus, NY Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH Millner-Haufen Tool Co.; Nashville, TN Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY *OTC/SPX; Owatonna, MN Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Pro Tools; Menasha, WI *PRO-LOK®; Orange, CA Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO *RC Industries; Elkhart, IN Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Tools/Toolboxes con’t... Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO *Slide Lock Tool Co.; Denham Springs, LA Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA *Tiger Tool International; Sumas, WA TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Transfer Flow; Chico, CA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY *Truck Covers USA; San Diego, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY Zendex Tool Corporation; Danbury, CT *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Tow Dollies AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Collins MFG., Corp.; Jacksonville, OR Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA DFW Truck; Canton, TX Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID

*In The Ditch Towing Products Mountain Home, ID sales@intheditch.com

208-587-7960

Home of the most advanced dolly in the world. X-Series Dollies have an automotive sealed hub and bearings. They never need grease. Made in the USA.

Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario *Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ont. Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zendex Tool Corporation; Danbury, CT *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Towing Accessories Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Associated Equipment Corp.; St Louis, MO Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Brute Technologies; Escanaba, MI Casanova Towing Equipment; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Danzi Bros.; Selbyville, DE Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA *Detroit Wrecker Sales; Detroit, MI. DFW Truck; Canton, TX DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario DOT Tie Down; Easley, SC *Driveline Buddy; Stockton, CA

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*Durabilt by Durbin Broadview, IL info@durabiltusa.com

708-223-0258

The Durbin name delivers qualified tow and recovery accessories: J-Hooks, V-Chains, Straight Chains, Snatch Blocks, Transport Tie-Downs, Rig and Winch Hooks, Tow Straps, Slings, and Load securement Chain and Binders.

durabiltusa.com East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID Kenworth of South Florida; Ft. Pierce, FL McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario *Microtronics; Lola, KS Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH *Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI Mytee Product; Aurora, OH NAPA-AAA; Heathrow, FL New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN Pillow Protection Corp.; Edmonton, Alberta Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO Quick Draw Tarpaulin Sys; Dearborn, MI Ramsey Winch; Tulsa, OK Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA Steck Manufacturing; Dayton, OH Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ *The Crosby Group; Tulsa, OK TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow-Buddy; Monroeville, AL TowMate; Rogers, AR

*Tow Ramps (By Brute Industries) Escanaba, MI info@towramps.com

866-464-2788

The safest way to load exotics and low clearance cars. Our lightweight ramps are 100% solid. For vehicles up to 10,000 lbs. #1 choice among pros!

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BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

TowPartners; Keller, TX *Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools; Santa Fe, CA Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL *TW Products; Jessup, MD Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Zendex Tool Corporation; Danbury, CT *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Towing Associations Arizona Prof. Tow. & Rec. Assoc.; Phoenix, AZ Assoc. of Professional Towers; Columbus, OH California Tow Truck Assoc.; Sacramento, CA Empire State Tow. & Rec. Association; NY Florida Independent Tow. & Rec. Assoc; FL Indiana Towing & Wrecker Association; IN Int’l Tow. & Rec. Hall of Fame; Chattanooga, TN Iowa Motor Truck Association; , IA Minnesota Professional Tow. Assoc.; MN Mississippi Tow. and Rec. Professionals, MS Montana Tow Truck Association; , MT National Towing & Rec. Assoc.; Granby, MA North Dakota Towing Association; , ND Oklahoma Wreckers Owner’s Assoc.; OK Oregon Tow Truck Association; OR Pennsylvania Towing Association; , PA

Police Towers of America

policetowers@gmail.com

234-254-0076

Police Towers of America is a member driven alliance committed to providing towers with professional representation on the national & local level in addition to valuable shared services to increase your bottom line.

policetowers.com Professional Towers Assoc. of Nebraska; NE Professional Tow.& Rec. Operators of IL; IL Professional Wrecker Operators of FL; FL South Dakota Towing Association; SD South West Tow Operators; Richardson, TX Statewide Towing Association; MA Sunshine State Towing Association; FL Tennessee Tow Truck Association; TN Texas Towing & Storage Association; , TX Tow. & Rec. Assoc. of America; Washingon, DC Towing & Recovery Assoc. of Georgia; GA Towing & Recovery Assoc. of Kentucky; KY Towing & Rec. Assoc. of OH; Cincinnati, OH Towing & Rec. Assoc. of South Carolina; SC Towing & Recovery Professionals of CO; CO Towing & Recovery Professionals of CT; CT Towing & Recovery Professionals of MD; MD Towing & Recovery Professionals of NC; NC Vermont Towing Association; VT Virginia Assoc. of Tow. & Rec.Operators; VA West Virginia Towing & Recovery Assoc.; WV Wisconsin Towing Association; , WI

Trailers *Able Weldbuilt Industries; Deer Park, NY *Air Tow Trailers; La Verne, CA

2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Trailers con’t... All Colorado Semi Trailers; Denver, CO Auto Equipment; Statesville, NC Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & B Industries; Elkhart, IN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL *Dakota Mfg./Trail-Eze; Mitchell, SD Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ *Felling Trailers; Sauk Centre, MN Futura Trailers; Auckland, G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Globe Trailers; Bradenton, FL Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ *Kalyn-Siebert; Gatesville, TX

*Landoll Corporation Marysville, KS trailersales@landoll.com

800-428-5655

Landoll Corporation is the world leader in design and manufacturing specialized equipment transport trailers. Landoll offers high quality trailers ranging from 5 to 60-ton capacity.

landoll.com/trailers Lucky’s Peterbilt of VT; South Royalton, VT Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH North East Enterprises; North East, MD Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA *Sun Country Trailers; Phoenix, AZ Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ *Talbert Manufacturing; Rensselaer, IN Tow Ramps; Escanaba, MI *Trail King Industries; Mitchell, SD *Trail-Eze / Dakota Mfg; Mitchell, SD *TrailMax Trailers; Caldwell, ID Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL

*Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX

Houston, TX unlimited@utilitytrailers.com

713-821-6300

New and used trailer sales, finance and lease available, heavy-duty parts, service department, paint and body shop. 10 locations to serve you.

utilitytrailers.com Versatran; Watertown, WI *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN

*WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Witzco Trailers; Sarasota, FL Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *XL Specialized Trailers; Manchester, LA *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Training AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE AASP/PA; Harrisburg, PA

American Towman Expositions Warwick, NY annette@towman.com

800-732-3869

Largest ad most comprehensive education & training program, attended by tens of thousands of Tow Bosses/operators for 31 years. Produced by the American Towman Academy at AT’s 3 premier tow shows in 3 premier locations.

atexposition.com Automotive Training Institue (ATI); Omaha, NE *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC BTR Training & Consulting; Baldwinsville, NY *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Environmental Chem. Sol.; Gig Harbor, WV Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; Indianapolis, IN Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Professional Wrecker Oper. of Fl.; Orlando, FL

Randall Resch Training Alpine, CA rreschran@gmail.com

619-807-3177

Recognized industry instructor teaching standard of care white-line safety with focus on techniques & liabilities. Custom courses for professional tow operators available nationwide with affordable pricing.

Recovery Billing Unlimited East Freetown, MA

info@recoverybillingunlimited.com

508-763-5474

Course teaching fellow towers how to get paid what is rightfully owed to them. Teaching proper writing of recovery invoices, billing on property damage liability insurance, and MUCH MORE! recoverybillingunlimited.com RRA Tow Truck Insurance; Las Vegas, NV *Slide Lock Tool Co.; Denham Springs, LA Tom Luciano (Trainer); Gansevoort, NY Tow Expo Dallas; Houston, TX Tracker Management Sys.; Cleveland, OH USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY

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*Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Transmissions Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Allison Transmission; Indianapolis, IN Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY *Dieselsite; Homosassa, FL *Eaton Transmissions; Galesburg, MI Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

Truck Chassis Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Chevrolet; Warren, MI *Chevron; Mercer, PA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL *Chrysler Group Fleet; Auburn Hills, MI Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Danzi Bros.; Selbyville, DE Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA *Dodge Truck; Auburn Hills, MI Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH *FCA Fleet / RAM Trucks; Clawson, MI Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Ford Motor Company; Dearborn, MI Fred Beans Ford of W. Chester; W. Chester, PA *Freightliner Trucks; Fort Mill, SC G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *General Motors Corp.; Detroit, MI Hino of Central Texas; Bryan, TX

*Hino Trucks Novi, MI kline@hino.com

284-699-9300

Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, manufactures, sells and services a lineup of Class 4-8 commercial trucks in the United States.

hino.com House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID *International Truck; Warrenville, IL

*Isuzu Commercial Trucks of America Anaheim, CA brian.tabel@icta-us.com

714-935-9300

Commercial quality, dependable, maneuverable, low cab forward, medium-duty trucks; fuel economy gas diesel.

lsuzucv.com

Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Kenworth of South Florida; Ft. Pierce, FL *Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lucky’s Peterbilt of VT; South Royalton, VT Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH *Mitsubishi Fuso; Logan Township, NJ Montgomery Sales; Montgomery City, MO New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH *Nissan Diesel America; Irving, TX Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY *Palfinger N. America; Niagara Falls, Ont. Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Peterbilt; Denton, TX *Ram Trucks; Auburn, MI Regional International; Henrietta, NY *Renew Truck Body; Hudson, NH Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO *Sterling Truck Corp.; Redford Twp., MI Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Volvo Heavy Truck; Greensboro, NC *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Star Trucks; Portland, OR Wilkes Barre Truck Center; Wilkes Barre, PA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Truck Suspensions Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH *Firestone Ind. Products Co.; Carmel, IN Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hendrickson Aux. Axle Syst.; Hebron, OH Hendrickson Trailer Susp.; Canton, OH Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; Indianapolis, IN McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD *Paratech; Frankfort, IL Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Wheel Lifts AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR *Boniface Engineering; Norfolk, England Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Canadian Towing Equipment; Ayr, Ontario Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron; Mercer, PA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA *Condor Products; Cortland, IL Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Edinburg Truck Sales; Edinburg, VA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Fred Beans Ford of W. Chester; W. Chester, PA Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA *Holmes; Ooltewah, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA *Hy-Tech Recovery Eq.; Ft. Worth, TX Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID Jerr-Dan Corporation; Hagerstown, MD Landoll Corporation; Marysville, KS *Lift and Tow; Orrstown, PA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Matthews Garage; Cartersville, GA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH *Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD *NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ont. Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ T & L Lift Equipment; Mobile, AL Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY *Triple K Industries; Sioux Falls, SD *Tru-Hitch; Torrington, CT Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Wilkes Barre Truck Center; Wilkes Barre, PA Winn Street Sales; Burlington, MA Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zacklift; Cle Elum, WA *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Wheel Lift Attachments Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *Garwood/Feller; St. Mary’s, GA Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA

House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA *Lift and Tow; Orrstown, PA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Matthews Garage; Cartersville, GA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH *Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH *NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tow-Buddy; Monroeville, AL TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY *Triple K Industries; Sioux Falls, SD *Tru-Hitch; Torrington, CT Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equipment Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zacklift; Cle Elum, WA *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Wheel Simulators 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Aluminium Wheels Mfg.; Ontario, CA American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *Kaper II; Kelso, WA *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA

Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX

*Phoenix USA

Cookesville, TN CS2@phoenixusa.com

931-526-6128

Largest provider of durable chrome and stainless steel wheel simulators, hub and lugnut covers, wheel accessories & parts in a variety of mounting options.

phoenixusa.com Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY RVWheel.com; Phelan, CA Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Wheels 1-800 EveryRim-OEM Wheels; CA Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels; Cleveland, OH Auto Equipment; Statesville, NC Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD *Boniface Engineering; Norfolk, England Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Equip. Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS *Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY *NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Wheels con’t... Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX *RealWheels Corp.; Gurnee, IL Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ont. Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Wheel Collision Center; Bath, PA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Winches AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA ComeUp USA; Clackamas, OR Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA DK2 Warrior Winches; Burlington, Ontario

Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID In The Ditch Tow. Prod.; Mountain Home, ID Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH *Mile Marker; Pompano Beach, FL Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Novawinch Hyd. & Elec. Winches; Waterford,WI Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA

*Ramsey Winch

Tulsa, OK rwsales@ramsey.com

800-777-2760

Ramsey Winch is a US manufacturer of both planetary and worm gear winches for towing and recovery. Offering lighter weight, faster line speeds, 3,000 - 50,000 lbs. capacity.

ramsey.com R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equipment; Kenton, OH Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO

*DP Winch

*Sepson US

Jenks, OK sales@dpwinch.com

Pittssburgh, PA info@sepson-usa.com

918-298-8300

412-444-5490

For nearly 50 years dp Winch has been proven in heavy-duty recovery. Now we have packed the same technology into our new light-duty recovery winches.

Military grade winches for commercial tow equipment. Reliable, dependable, uncomplicated, and safer with true free spooling drums and automatic 2-speed on high capacity winches.

dovertwg.com

sepson-usa.com Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA *Superwinch; Tualatin, OK Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL

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Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR *Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools; Santa Fe, CA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL *Tulsa Winch; Jenks, OK Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

*Warn Industries Clackamas, OR

800-543-9276

Warn has a 70+ year history of innovative, high-performance, and reliable products including winches, hoists, and accessories‚ all backed by a global service organization.

warn.com Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Winches; Broken Arrow, OK Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Winch Repair Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Eakins Equipment Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA

Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Winches; Broken Arrow, OK Winn Street Sales; Burlington, MA Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL

Wrecker Bodies (Mfg.) *Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA *Boniface Engineering; Norfolk, England *Chevron; Mercer, PA *Danco Products; Greencastle, PA *Dangelo’s Custom Built; Kane, PA *Detroit Wrecker Sales; Detroit, MI. *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Norfolk, VA anthonydynamic@mac.com

800-831-9299

Continously innovationg and manufacturing the highest quality, easiest to use equipment in the towing industry.

dynamictow.com *Holmes; Ooltewah, TN

*Jerr-Dan Corporation Hagerstown, MD marketing@jerrdan.com

800-926-9666

jerrdan.com

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

*Miller Industries Ooltewah, TN sales@millerind.com

800-292-0330

The iconic brands of Century, Vulcan, and Chevron bring you the most diverse range of wreckers in the industry. Century, Vulcan, and Chevron brands lead the industry with diverse lightduty lineup of products while Century and Vulcan maintain dominance as the global leaders in heavy-duty integrated units and rotators. All are backed by the industry’s best network of top-level distributors.

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*Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY *NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE *PowerBilt Wreckers; St. Claire, MO *Ratler.com; Scarborough, Ontario *Renew Truck Body; Hudson, NH *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA *United Plastic Fabricating; North Andover, MA *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY

Wrecker Bodies (Dist.) Akins Body & Carrier Sales

Atlantic Emergency Solutions Manassas, VA

mmessier@atlanticemergency.com

800-442-9700

Expand your possibilities - our inventory of Jerr-Dan’s make any job within reach! Rotators, wreckers and carriers. Design your ultimate truck from our large inventory of chassis, bodies and accessories.

AtlanticWreckers.com Auto Equipment; Statesville, NC Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrecker Sales; Landisville, NJ Blust Sales and Service; Cincinnati, OH Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Canadian Towing Equipment; Ayr, Ontario

Casanova Towing Equipment

Compton, CA info@casanovatowequipment.com

800-476-8802

California’s Dynamic and DualTech distributor with a complete tow truck center offering new & pre-owned truck sales, towing supplies in-store and a full service repair facility.

casanovatowequipment.com

Winder, GA jmkinney@akinsonline.com

770-867-9136

Century, Vulcan, Holmes, & Chevron distributor. We stock Ford, Dodge, Peterbuilt, KW, Hino & Freightliner units.

akinsford.com Alpha Innovations; Las Vegas, NV American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY *Anchor Graphics; Pilot Point, TX

*Chevron Commercial

Highland, IL sales@chevroncommercial.com

800-443-5778

We offer new and used wreckers & carriers - the best eye candy in the industry. Also contact us for all your towing accessory needs.

chevroncommercial.com Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA

Atlanta Wrecker Sales Chesnee, SC wreckersales@gmail.com

800-313-2040

Introducing innovative integrated 8 ton wrecker. A Jerr-Dan MPL-40 w/o Auto-loader Wheel Lift. Manual T-37 L arms on standard 4,000 Wheel Lift gives ability to use frame forks.

atlantawreckersales.net

Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales

Kingston Springs, TN sales@crouchtowtrucks.com

800-628-5212

Crouch’s is a full line Miller distributor offering wide selections of industry leading products from light duty and carriers to rotators. We have you covered!

crouchtowtrucks.com Danzi Bros.; Selbyville, DE

Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

Deep South Wrecker Sales

Loganville, GA chitwood72@gmail.com

404-569-4723

The South’s largest wrecker supplier. The greatest brands built on any chassis. Industry leader in obtaining best financing: 2 Hr. credit decision most cases.

deepsouthwreckersales.com

Indiana Truck Sls. & Svs.; Indianapolis, IN Lucky’s Peterbilt of VT; South Royalton, VT

*Lynch Truck Centers Bridgeview, IL sales@lynchchicago.com

708-233-1112

Proud distributor of all Miller Industries products, Talbert & Hauling Equipment. Parts & Service on all makes & models. View our large new & used inventory at:

lynchchicago.com

*Detroit Wrecker Sales; Detroit, MI. DFW Truck; Canton, TX Dirt Cheap Wrecker; St. Charles, MO East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA

Magnolia Wrecker Sales; Brandon, MS Maryland Carrier & Wrkr. Sls; Baltimore, MD

*East Penn Truck Equip.

Matheny Motor Truck Co.

Bethlehem/Mercer, PA sales@eastpenntrucks.com

610-694-9234 or 724-342-1800

Industry leading full line Miller Distributor with two state-ofthe-art facilities to serve you.

eastpenntrucks.com Eastern Wrecker Sales; Clayton, NC

Elizabeth Truck Center

Woodbridge, VA jbarber@mathenymotors.com

855-494-4353

Full-line Miller Industries distributor. Ohio, West & Northern VA. Champion, Challenger, Holmes.

mathenymotors.com Matthews Garage; Cartersville, GA McCandless Int’l Trucks; North Las Vegas, NV

McMahon Truck Centers

Elizabeth, NJ jpowers@elizabethtruckcenter.com

Columbus, OH pblackston@mcmahontrucks .com

New Jersey’s only authorized Miller Industries distributor carrying all lines. We also carry B/A Products, Maxxima, ECCO, Federal Signal In-The-Ditch & more! Find us on FB, IG & Linkedin! elizabethtruckcenter.com/ tow-sales

Turnkey chassis & equipment solutions & experience staff w/ specialized front & backend knowledge. Fair & timely equipment disposal. In-house fabrication, body & paint shop.

908-355-8800

Epplers Truck Sales; Firebaugh, GA Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Florida Wrecker Sales; Tampa, FL Fred Beans Ford of W. Chester; W. Chester, PA

G. Stone Commercial

Middlebury, VT andy@gstonecommercial.com

802-388-9599

Versed with product knowledge, we are able to sell and take anything in trade. From dump trucks, wreckers, rollbacks, trailers. We sell and trade them all.

gstonecommercial.com Ginn Carrier & Wrkr. Sales; Covington, GA Golden West Tow Equipment; Fullerton, CA Goodyear Wrecker Sales; Enterprise, AL H.A.R / West Valley Wrkr Sales; Reseda, CA Hooks Towing & Equipment; Wynne, AR House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID

614-252-3111

mcmahontrucks.com *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario

Midwest Wrecker

Pataskala, OH tyler@midwestwrecker.net

740-739-6034

Midwest Wrecker, your number one source for custom trucks, wreckers, and rollbacks. You can’t beat our prices! Call us today for more information at 740-739-6034.

midwestwrecker.net Mission Valley Truck Center; San Jose, CA

*New England Truckmaster

North Haven, CT lambiaset@aol.com

800-481-0501

Quality, custom built, towing equipment. Sales • Parts • Service • Financing • Installation. Full line Miller distributor.

netruckmaster.com

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Wrecker Bodies (Dist.) con’t... New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH

Northeast Wrecker Sales Albany, NY

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA

Southern California Tow Equipment Anaheim, CA komda@tow equipment.com

northeastwreckersales@hotmail.com

518-573-8232

New & Used Carriers & Wreckers; Custom design & fabrication; Installs, paint, frame lengthening & any mechanical needs; Full inventory of parts & accessories; Custom lighting options.

northeastwreckersales.com Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY *Renew Truck Body; Hudson, NH Rick’s Truck & Equipment; Kenton, OH Ricky’s Sales & Service; Leominster, MA Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA

800-400-8085

Sales, lease & finance of both new & used wreckers, flatbeds, heavy tow trucks, & trailers from Miller Industries, Chevron, Vulcan, Holmes, Sun Country Trailers & Sun Valley Trailers, nationwide. Parts shipped to all states.

towequipments.com Stephens Truck Center; OKlahoma City, OK Tipton Sales & Parts; Hebron, KY

TLC Truck & Equipment Pompano Beach, FL howard@trileasing.com

954-961-4276

Jerr-Dan distributor of wreckers, carriers and parts and accessories for all of your towing needs. We also do custom fabrication work and offer financing.

tlctruckandequipment.com

Rush Towing Systems Converse, TX

towingsales@rushenterprises.com

877-578-7486

Todd Equipment; Phoenix, AZ

From sales, service, and parts to custom builds, Rush Towing Systems, a Jerr-Dan distributor is the one-stop for all your towing needs.

rushtowingsystems.com Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT

Sanderson Truck Equipment Glendale, AZ

petec@sandersontruckequipment.com

623-842-8814

Jerr-Dan Southwest towing equipment distributor. Sales, parts, service; custom fabrication, light, medium, heavy, built in stock, custom built, wheel lifts, rollbacks, heavy wreckers, rotators. sandersontruckequipment.com Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR

Select Truck & Equipment

Columbia, MO selecttruck1@gmail.com

800-896-2120

We felt the need for good customer service that’s why our motto is “We want you as a repeat customer, not a one time customer.”

selecttowtrucks.com

Tow Industries

West Covina, CA jessica@towindustries.com

323-660-4866

Southern California’s most reputable distributor of new and used recovery trucks, with a great full service center and repair center.

towindustries.com Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tow World; Hawthorne, CA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA

Truck Crane International

Baltimore, MD paulf@truckcrane

443-392-5927

Distributor for Erkin World Power articulating rotators (up to 16,000 lbs lifting weight in full boom) and knuckleboom cranes from 60 Tm to 900 Tm.

truckcranesolutions.com TruckMax; Miami, FL *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Wrecker Warehouse; Rockwall, TX *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

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Wrecker Rental *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA *Triple K Industries; Sioux Falls, SD Wrecker Rentals; McDonough, GA

Wrecker Repair Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Body & Carrier Sales; Winder, GA American Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Equipment; Statesville, NC Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Access.; Wake Forest, NC Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Canadian Towing Equipment; Ayr, Ontario Casanova Towing Equip.; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq.. Sls.; Kingston Sprgs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Eq. Sls of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrecker Sales; Loganville, GA *Detroit Wrecker Sales; Detroit, MI DFW Truck; Canton, TX Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sls; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equipment Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equipment Co.; Akron, OH Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wreckers; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrecker Sales; Mountain Home, ID Lynch Tow. & Rec. Equip.; Waterford, WI Lynch Truck Centers; Bridgeview, IL McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Midwest Wrecker; Pataskala, OH Mission Valley Truck Center; San Jose, CA New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrecker Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrecker Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Eqp.., Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equipment; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mountain Wrkr. Sls; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Royal Truck Body; Paramount, CA Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equipment; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equipment; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Smyrna, GA So. Cal. Tow Equipment; Anaheim, CA Spectrum Truck Painting; Lewisville, TX Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; Miami, FL TLC Truck & Equip.; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equipment; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equipment; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs. & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Winn Street Sales; Burlington, MA Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA; CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Wrecker Warehouse; Rockwall, TX *Zip’s AW Direct; New Hampton, IA

Other 2-Way Radio Mobile Create USA; Santa Ana, CA All Towing Equipment Manufacturer Express; Wood-Ridge, NJ Business Consultant *GM Consultants; Salt Lake City, UT Collision / Body Shop Equipment Gateway; Maple, Ontario Cranes *Erkin World Power; Kuyucak, Aydin Diagnostic Scanner *FCAR Tech USA; Rosedale, MD Drug Testing American Alliance Drug Testing; Upland, CA Employee Services Employer’s Guardian; Rancho Cordova, CA IST Solution; Palmdale, CA Omega Comp HR; Sacramento, CA Engraved firearms *American Legacy Firearms; Fort Collins, CO Forklift Attachments Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Freeway Service Patrol OC Freeway Svs. Patrol; Orange, CA Hose Reels *Reelcraft Industries; Columbia City, IN Hydraulic Repair / On Site Repair G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Key Fobs We Buy Key Fobs; Omaha, NE Roll Up Doors Amdor; Burlington, Ontario Service Trucks Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Shop Heaters Lanair Waste Oil Heaters; Janesville, WI Side Pullers Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Peak Wrecker; San Antonio, TX Slide-In Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Storage App *UR International; Sugar Land, TX Tablet/Phone Mounting Solutions *Arkon Mounts; Arcadia, CA Tonneau Covers *Truck Covers USA; San Diego, CA Website Design OMG National; Plantation, FL TowTruckads.com; Bellaire, TX

2019 American Towman Supplier Directory 2-Way Radio

*Mobile Create USA

Our product is a modern, 2-Way Radio that uses the LTE/3G cellular network to provide nationwide communication for our customers. Our radios have built-in GPS which allows dispatch to see the real time movements of their fleet. We provide rental options for our equipment. Visit us online at mcusainc.com or call 408-933-9588.

Advertising/Marketing

TowTruckLocator.com

TowTruckLocator.com is your “Go-To” for everything Towing Industry related. Search New/ Used tow trucks, service vehicles and trailers from dealers and individuals using our robust search engine. Find Industry Resources for goods and services to operate your tow business. Browse the Tower’s Market Place to find used equipment from other towers.

Accident Clean-Up/Haz Mat

*Environmental Chemical Solutions

Get paid for liquid debris clean-up. Learn to quickly cleanup vehicle operating pollutants in an environmentally correct action. ECS trains and supports your business as a first responder in addressing non-point source pollution cleanup. This valuable service has great growth potential as you supply a service in demand. Visit us online at ecschem.com or call 877-253-2665.

Air Cushions

*Matjack Jumbo SafeLift

The only manufacturer and major innovator in the U.S. since 1981, available 24/7/365 without fail to fill your airbag and jumbo cushion needs. Call 800827-3755 or visit us online matjack.com.

Advertising/Marketing

OMG National

The tow marketing experts. Custom websites, online marketing, SEO, paid search, Social Media marketing videos, On-Hold messages, printed specialty products, and more. 26 yrs. serving progressive tow operations & providing powerful results. Visit omgnational.com or call 800-7894619.

Car Carrier - Manufacturers

*Danco Products

Dependable. Easy to maintain. Built to work hard and never take a day off. Danco’s complete line of carriers & wreckers provides you with superior performance and maximum productivity. All of this and more at an affordable price. Allow the team at Danco assist you with customizing your next carrier or wrecker. Dealer opportunities available. Call 800-453-2626 or visit us online at dancoproducts.com.

Car Carrier - Manufacturers

*Dual-Tech

Units available w/ 10k, 12k, 16k & 20k capacities w/ lengths from 19’6 to 28’. Standard features include: low load angle, low deck height, dual flange bed locks, solid deck sheet, quad rail subframe, 1,152 sq. inches of nylatron wear pads & planetary winch, 2 yr. mfg. warranty on all lo-pro series. Dual-Tech is family owned & operated, priding themselves on building a quality product & providing personalized customer service. Visit us at dual-techinc.com or call 800-852-0345 to have a unit customized for you. Now that you have tried the rest, try the best! 82 • June 2019 - TOWMAN.COM

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Our car carrier features a steel deck with 1 piece 3/16 deck plate, 5,000 lb. wheel lift, 8,000 lb. planetary winch, 3 x 2 channel crossmembers with 9” spacing, lock valves on tilting cylinders, tool box & a four year warranty. Specifications include 19 ft. & 21 ft. steel body, usable deck space, steel body width 96 O.D., 10,000 lb. body rating, 5,000 lb. wheel lift rating (extended). Optional features 102” wide deck, wireless remote, removable side rails, frame mounted pylon. Call us for more info 800-831-9299 or Dynamictow.com.

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

The Dynamic Radius 240 Degree Rotation Flatbed is a regular rollback & recovery vehicle in one. No need to block interstate lanes when loading & recovering. Able to go over guard rails. Great for loading from tight spaces in parking lots & city streets. Standard features include side rails w/ stake type pockets, Lodar Wireless Remote System, hardwired backup system for remote, two rear lighting control systems, roller guide, winch release, safety chains, steps & ratchets. 4 yr. warranty. Call for info 800-831-9299 or Dynamictow.com.

PORTFOLIO *Manufacturer

Car Carrier - Distributors

Car Carrier - Manufacturers

*Jerr-Dan Corporation

For over 45 years, Jerr-Dan has redefined the towing industry by setting new standards for performance, quality, innovative technology, and service. Every product, from standard, medium, and heavy duty carriers and wreckers to our heavy duty rotators & side recovery systems, is backed w/ service & support through our nationwide distributor network. Call 800-926-9666 or visit us online at jerrdan.com.

*Miller Industries

Kenworth of South Florida

Florida’s #1 Kenworth dealer - (6) locations specializing in the towing & recovery industry w/ a large selection of MD & HD Kenworth and Hino chassis equipped w/ Jerr-Dan carriers completed, on the ground, & ready for work. We deliver nationwide, financing available! BEST PRICE GUARANTEED. Call 833-884-6739 or visit CommercialTrucksOfFlorida.com.

Car Carrier - Distributors

Peak Wrecker

Peak Wrecker is your one stop shop for all your towing and recovery needs in the southwest. For current inventory go to peakwrecker.com or follow Peak Wrecker on Facebook for specials. We stock Century, Vulcan Holmes Wreckers and carriers along with Trail-Eze Sliding Axle and bus trailers and side pullers (new chassis sold by franchise dealer). 210-661-4549

TruckMax

South Florida leader in commercial truck sales. Authorized dealer for Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino & Volvo. We have in stock any type of commercial truck at our locations in Miami, Ft. Pierce & Homestead. We are medium duty commercial truck specialists. We offer customized trucks to meet your specifications and have hundreds of built new trucks in stock and ready for immediate delivery w/ low finance options. Visit truckmax.com or call us at 305-777-9000.

Credit Card Processing

Computer Software

*Beacon Software

Dispatch Anywhere Towing & Roadside Management Software makes it easy to run your business. Simple, affordable & reliable – Dispatch Anywhere has multiple options to work for any size business. Automatic motor club billing, driver/ dispatcher phone apps, lifetime training/updates, customer surveys & real-time driver status for your customers are just a few of the reasons Beacon is #1 in towing software. Call 866-437-6653 or visit us online at DispatchAnywhere.com. Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

*Towbook Management Software

Worldwide Equipment Sales of CA For the largest selection of work-ready JerrDan wreckers and carriers, on an assortment of different chassis, or for CA legal Landoll slidingaxle trailers, visit newtowtrucks.com or call us at 562-287-5200.

The Towing management software everyone is talking about! Whether you work with motor clubs, private properties, transport, police, or cash calls... we can manage them all! Towbook offers an extensive range of features to help simplify the day-to-day operations within your company; sign up for your 30-day free trial today! For more info visit towbook.com or call 810-320-5063.

NXGEN

Stop Paying Credit Card Processing! Fees For over 6 years NXGEN has been the preferred payment services provider for the California Tow Truck Association. We are happy to join them in celebrating 50 years of providing unparalleled solutions and resources that empower towing companies.

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PORTFOLIO

2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Electronics

*Lodar USA

Lodar USA keeps your team and equipment safe. Wirelessly operate your rig 200 to 1,000 ft. away. Backed by a 5 year pro-rated warranty, full-line tailored to the tow industry - it’s no wonder Lodar is the industry standard wireless solution. For more info visit our new website lodar.com or call 888685-6327 and build your Lodar today.

Emergency Lighting & Lightbars

*TowMate

*Manufacturer

Emergency Lighting & Lightbars

*Custer Products Ltd

Custer Products manufactures and distributes high quality LED lights, tow lights and related lighting products to the trucking, towing, agricultural, offroad, and safety industries through a network of distributors in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and Europe. Visit us at custerproducts.com or call 800-490-3158.

*TowMate

Our wireless towing lights are the fastest to install, easiest to operate and most reliable on the market. Find out why thousands of Towing Companies trust TowMate lights to keep their operators safe and the load they are hauling visible. Made in USA and lifetime warranty on electronics and LEDs. Visit us online at towmate.com or call 800-680-4455.

Equipment Financing/Leasing

Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing

Santander Bank

Power-link technology has quickly become the industry standard for full light systems on emergency vehicles. With a single power wire and ground, you can install and control your entire light system on any vehicle. Find out why more fleet owners and towing companies are upgrading to Power-Link! Made in the USA & includes a lifetime warranty on electronics & LEDs. Visit us online at towmate.com or call 800-680-4455.

A leading source of finance since 1986 for the towing & recovery industry. Intek Leasing offers customized and flexible financing and lease options for all new & used towing equipment, includes light & heavy-duty. Celebrating our 33rd year in business! Call 973-403-7788 or intekleasing.com.

Secure, flexible vehicle and equipment finance programs. Knowledgeable representatives you can trust. Simple, customized payment schedules. Low fee credit card acceptance programs. Call 800238-4009 or visit us online at santanderbank.com/ cevf.

Equipment Financing/Leasing

Forklift Attachment

GPS

Sterling National Bank

Sterling National Bank offers flexible, affordable equipment financing and lease programs custom tailored to your specific needs delivered by a trusted single point of contact. It’s an approach to equipment financing that’s like your business: anything but ordinary. Call 501-327-3000 or visit us at snb.com.

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

The Dynamic Forklift Attachment gives your company the ability to relocate automobiles at your auto auction, dealership, repair shop, salvage yard, & impound yard. This Forklift Attachment offers greater visibility & mobility for relocating vehicles into tight areas. Capacity of 5,000 lb., strong, stable, & built to Last. Call for more info 800-831-9299 or Dynamictow.com.

TowTrax

We created TowTrax with the goal of utilizing modern GPS technology to create a next-generation platform for the “old school” non-automated roadside assistance industry. Our app offers a complete solution that allows its users to rapidly request the nearest tow companies from wherever they may be.

Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory GPS

Insurance

*US Fleet Tracking

GPS tracking manufacturer providing Internetbased access & integration to live vehicle tracking and asset management. Knowing vehicle and asset locations at all times allows you to have a rapid time and money-saving decision process. Call us at 405-726-9900 or visit our website at usfleettracking.com.

Austin Insurance

Here at Austin Insurance “we’ll come see you” isn’t just a catch phrase. We want to provide you with not only insurance but a full understanding of your coverages and we will do all that we can to make that happen including coming to see you! Call 270444-6818 or visit wreckersins.com.

Legacy Plus

Legacy Plus has a combined 60 years of experience placing insurance for the towing, auto haulers, and repossession industry. Call 855-INS-4TOW or email info@legacyplusins.com.

Insurance

Pacific General Insurance

Since 1977, providing insurance coverages to professional tow operators; auto repossession; auto transporters; salvage yards; repair shops in the midwest. Call 800-888-0545 or visit towtruckinsuranceusa.com.

RRA Tow Truck Insurance

We have all the “A” rated carries in the US. Plus an exclusive carrier that your current agent does not have in CA, AZ, and NV. We provide certs and MVR’s same day, free safety tools and we fight for you on bogus claims. Let us partner with you.

Lifts & Hoists

Insurance

WorldClass Insurance Services

Transparency is our key to success with our clients. Open communication on all levels gives us satisfied towers. Competitive “A” Rated carriers. Contact our knowledgeable & friendly staff. Call 877-789-1523 or visit mytowagent.com.

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Sea Crest Insurance Agency

A leader in the towing and recovery field with over 28 years of experience. We offer several A-rated programs that exceed Automobile Club of Southern California Highway Patrol, & other municipalities. Call 800-337-5900 or visit seacrestinsurance.com online.

Xinsurance

XINSURANCE is customized insurance coverage using an all-in-one approach for towing & recovery companies. XINSURANCE provides decades of experience with flexible underwriting, risk management expertise and a 24/7 claims hotline. XINSURANCE is a dba of Evolution Insurance Brokers, LLC, an excess and surplus lines brokerage. Please contact us at 877-585-2853 or info@xinsurance.com for a free quote.

*Zendex Tool Corporation

The RakJak™ Air Bag Jack is a fast, durable vehicle jacking system. Highly portable, powerful, made in the USA. For quick turnarounds on emergency roadside calls. Powered by compressed air, this system allows for controlled lifting, lowering with a lever; generating up to 3 tons of lift, with a 7-year warranty.

PORTFOLIO *Manufacturer

Lockout Tools

*Access Tools

Towers worldwide are using the ballistic nylon Air Jack Air Wedge. Unlike others, the Access Tools Air Jack features an internal stiffener to air insertion. Call 800-323-8324 or visit accesstoolsusa.com

Motor Clubs/Call Providers

*Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance

Urgent.ly’s Global Mobility and Roadside Assistance Platform sits at the center of expanding transportation options and is trusted by leading automotive, insurance, and telematics brands. Urgent.ly connects you with more nearby jobs to grow your business efficiently. Join the network today at geturgently.com/towman or call 888-4613621.

Side Puller

*Dual-Tech

Side-Puller, dual wireless remote winches w/ air release, wire ropes, hydraulic stiff legs, chain pockets, adjustable pylon & tie back points, 2 yr. manufacturer’s warranty. Available in 9K, 10K, & 12K cap. on carrier or wrecker w/ chassis’ 24K GVW or more. Design allows the operator to perform recovery work from either side w/o having to climb on & off the unit to constantly adjust the direction of the pull. Visit dual-techinc.com or call 800- 852-0345. Work the non-traffic side–Stay Safe!

Motor Clubs/Call Providers

*Steck Manufacturing

The “BigEasy” unlocks cars fast without damaging car doors & provides quick access for all your lockout needs. Also available is our BigEasy Night light. Call 937-222-0062 or visit steckmfg.com.

Municipal Towing Management

AutoReturn

When people think 3rd party dispatch, the only things towers relate to is motor clubs. At AutoReturn nothing is similar to club work. Clubs mean discounted rates, improper info on all facets of the disablement, slow paying or club decided lower fees, total disregard for the tow company. AR treats our partners as true “Partners.” With over 400 tow companies and over 4,200 operators AR must be doing a lot right.

Slide-In

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Quest Towing Services

Join the fastest growing Roadside Assistance Network. We provide the quickest-paying, exceptional customer service to our clients & are looking for the best North American service providers. Quest provides easy online billing, responsive regional managers and multiple Digital Dispatch options. Increase revenues by teaming up with Quest. Call 888-295-2584 or visit townetwork. com or questsoftware.com.

Service Truck

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Dynamic’s Service Truck SV100 offers a four year warranty. Specifications - 4 large roll-up door compartments w/ shelving to hold approximately 36 batteries, 2 additional side compartments, extra large top compartment, open deck space to store Go-Jacks, dollies, fuel & water tanks, emergency cones, etc. All steel, one piece construction. Or optional poly fenders, available w/ an under reach for low clearance garages. Or wheel lift w/ or w/o a extendable recovery boom Contact us for more info 800-831-9299 or Dynamictow.com.

Tool Mounting

*Performance Advantage Company

Dynamic Slide-In 4000 or 5000 lb. & 7500 lb. Tow PAC’s Hoodlelok provides an adjustable positive Rating. Comes complete with an electric over locking method to secure axes, hammers, bars, and hydraulic pump (engine mounted clutch pump kit many other tools and equipment. The stretchblok optional), in cab controls, 74” reach, 36” tow height. stop allows instant release of tools. Two pivot Perfect for dual rear wheel pick up. Class 3 Receiver points allow for added grip range. The soft textured Tow Hitch, built in saddle & chain boxes. Easy bolt pad allows for extra grip and can be mounted in installation. Bumper removal is not necessary. horizontally or vertically. Featuring 73” long subframe, bronze bushings, straps & ratchets, safety chains, complete mounting kit, or optional clutch pump kit tire spacer blocks, trailer hitch & a two year warranty. Contact us for info 800831-9299 or Dynamictow.com. AMERICANTOWMAN.COM - June 2019 • 87

2019 American Towman Supplier Directory Towing Accessories

Trailers

*Tow Ramps (By Brute Industries)

Made in the USA! Our lightweight Tow Ramps are the safest way to load exotics and low clearance cars. Ban the wood boards and look professional with Tow Ramps. For cars up to 10,000 lbs. Ramps come in a convenient 2-piece design for easy storage. Use the #1 choice among pros! Call 866464-2788 or visit towramps.com.

Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX

Utility Trailers is your 1 stop shop for all your truck, trailer & tanker needs. We have new & used trailer sales, finance & lease are available. Parts showroom at all ten locations. We have a full service department, & paint & body shop. Call 713821-6300 or visit utilitytrailers.com.

Winches

*Sepson US

We build’em like they used to. Our military grade winches are reliable, dependable, uncomplicated, and safer with true free spooling drums and automatic 2-speed on high capacity models. Plus, our winches for commercial tow equipment have been successfully field-tested in the harshest conditions. Learn more: Sepson-USA.com or 412444-5409.

Training

Recovery Billing Unlimited

Course teaching fellow towers how to get paid what is rightfully owed to them. Teaching remediation of accident scene, proper writing of recovery invoices, billing on property damage liability insurance, obtaining payment from insurance companies, guest speakers, and much more! Call 508-7635474 or visit us online at recoverybillingunlimited. com for more info!

Wrecker Bodies - Manufacturers

*Warn Industries

When time is money and your safety is on the line, Warn Industries is the name to choose. With a full line of planetary gear winches – all backed by a new extended warranty – Warn offers proven, highperformance, and reliable products that let you get more done in less time. Call 800-543-9276 or go to warn.com for more information.

*Dual-Tech

Dual-Tech proudly presents the newest edition to the wrecker line up the SL4A. This unit is designed with a 3/16 aluminum body accommodating two 24” toolboxes. Standard units are equipped with DUAL-TECH’s self loading wheel lift & a wired remote. Options include a drag winch and a back up camera. Visit dual-techinc.com or call 800-8520345.

Wrecker Bodies - Manufacturers

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Dynamic wrote the book on autoloaders. For almost 3 decades, Dynamic produced the very best autoloader. This 701 unit is a must for towers looking to get the job done quicker & safer. Standard equipment includes aluminum rock guards, tire spacer blocks & inside controls. Many options available. Choose the Lightning or Classicbody. Offers a robust 5000-lbs. wheellift. Need a full 90˚ hook up, here’s your best in class autoloader. Industry’s only standard 3-year warranty. Call 800831-9299 or visit dynamictow.com. 88 • June 2019 - TOWMAN.COM

*Jerr-Dan Corporation

*Miller Industries

The iconic brands of Century, Vulcan, and Chevron bring you the most diverse range of wreckers in the industry. Century, Vulcan, and Chevron brands continue to lead the industry with a diverse lightduty lineup of products while Century and Vulcan maintain dominance as the global leaders in heavy-duty integrated units and rotators. All of which are backed by the industry’s best network of top-level distributors.

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Wrecker Bodies - Distributors

*Akins Body & Carrier Sales

#1 Atlanta Ford and Dodge Commercial Dealer. Century, Vulcan, Holmes & Chevron distributor. We stock Ford, Dodge, Peterbuilt, KW, Hino & Freightliner units. Visit us at Akinsford.com or call 866-389-4173.

Atlanta Wrecker Sales

#1 Jerr-Dan sales distributor in the country for over 15 years. We sell tow trucks at affordable prices. The greatest deal in the market. 2020 Freightliner M2 Pro w/ a Jerr-Dan 21’ 6-Ton Carrier, 2 tool boxes, wheel lift, 22 head LED light bar, 8K Ramsey Winch. Chain kit & wireless tow light! Over 20 in stock! Call 800-313-2040 or visit atlantawreckersales.net or atlantawrecker.com.

Atlantic Emergency Solutions

Everything Jerr-Dan! Large supply of new & used inventory help get you into the right truck fast! From the biggest eye-catching trucks down to the git-er-done essentials, Atlantic has your Jerr-Dan! Our inventory is in Virginia and we sell/deliver across the nation! Go online or call for available chassis and bodies to build your own! 800-4429700 or AtlanticEmergency.com.

Wrecker Bodies - Distributors

Casanova Towing Equipment

We are California’s Dynamic and Dual-Tech distributor serving Los Angeles and the greater West Coast. Our complete tow truck center offers new & preowned units for sale, a wide selection of towing supplies in-store and a full-service repair facility. Ask us about our financing options and trade-in program. Visit us online at casanovatowequipment. com or call 800-746-8802.

*Chevron Commercial

We offer new & used wreckers & carriers - the best eye candy in the industry. Also contact us for all your towing accessory needs. Call 800-443-5778 or visit us online at Chevroncommercial.com.

Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales

With over 30 years of sales experience Crouch’s is proud to be a full line distributor for Miller Industries. We take great pride in offering the best equipment our industry has to offer, & even greater pride in serving our customers. Let us know how we can serve you! Call 800-628-5212, 407-4384160, or visit us online at crouchtowtrucks.com.

Wrecker Bodies - Distributors

Deep South Wrecker Sales

The South’s largest wrecker supplier. We offer the greatest brands built on chassis of choice! We are the industry leader in obtaining the best financing for your needs! Delivery available. Inquire today for quote. Visit us online at deepsouthwreckersales. com or call 877-711-4338.

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Elizabeth Truck Center

We are a Miller Industries distributor & your one stop for all your towing needs. New and used trucks are in stock & ready for delivery. Call 908355-8800 ext. 24 for Jim, ext. 40 for Stu or ext. 37 for Bobby. John & Orlando are in the Tow Parts Dept. x22 & ready to help you with whatever parts you need. We work hard for you! Give us a call today! elizabethtruckcenter.com/tow-sales.

G. Stone Commercial

Specializing in all types of trucks, trailers & equipment. From racing to recovery we have been here for 42 years taking care of our customers every step of the way. We take anything in trade! Call 802-388-9599 or visit us at gstonecommercial.com.

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2019 American Towman Supplier Directory

PORTFOLIO *Manufacturer

Wrecker Bodies - Distributors

McMahon Truck Centers

Operates heavy-duty & medium-duty commercial truck businesses at 8 locations throughout 5 states. We pair leading edge support solutions together with strong, premium vehicles from Mack, Volvo & Hino including product offerings of premium truck bodies & attachments from Jerr-Dan. Call 614-2523111 or visit mcmahontrucks.com.

Midwest Wrecker

Here at Midwest Wrecker, you can custom order a truck, place your fleet orders for the year, or purchase what we have pre-built. There are always great options with Ford, Dodge, Hino, Kilar, and Dynamic. Financing is always available. Call us today at 740-739-6034 or visit us at midwestwrecker.net.

*New England Truckmaster

Specializes in custom built orders - wreckers, carriers, light- and heavy-duty. Sales, parts, service, financing, & installation. We are a full line Miller Distributor. Call 800-481-0501 or visit netruckmaster.com.

Wrecker Bodies - Distributors

Northeast Wrecker Sales

Miller Industries dealer providing a complete line of custom built carriers & wreckers of all sizes installed on any new truck chassis of your choice. Many customer trades always available. We stock all towing & recovery equipment. We have a large fleet of trucks, tractors, wreckers, flatbeds & heavy equipment to handle any trucking or recovery operation. “WE DO IT ALL”. Visit northeastwreckersales.com or call 518-573-8232.

Sanderson Truck Equipment

Jerr-Dan Southwest towing equipment distributor, sales, parts, service, custom fabrication, light, medium, heavy, built in stock, custom built, wheel lifts, rollbacks, heavy wreckers, rotators. Voted #1 in quality by Arizona Tow Talk magazine. Call 623-842-8814 or for parts: 623-842-8663 or visit sandersontruckequipment.com.

Select Truck & Equipment

We started building tow trucks in 1995, authorized Jerr-Dan Distributor new & used trucks & car carriers. Parts & accessories, repairs, financing/ leasing. We want you as a repeat customer not a one time customer. Call 800-896-2120 or visit selecttowtrucks.com.

Wrecker Bodies - Distributors

Southern California Tow Equipment

Sale, lease & finance of both new & used wreckers, flatbed, heavy tow trucks, and trailers from Miller Industries, Chevron, Vulcan, Holmes, Sun Country Trailers & Sun Valley Trailers nationwide. Parts shipped to all states. Call 800-400-8085 or visit us at towequipments.com.

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TLC Truck & Equipment

An authorized Jerr-Dan distributor in South Florida. We offer a full line of quality towing and recovery products. We also specialize in custom fabrication and we are the exclusive owner of the patent pending Step Sider Classic flatbed conversion kit. We sell and ship nationwide and also offer financing options.

Tow Industries

Southern California’s largest Miller distributor of Vulcan, Century, Eagle, Champion and Holmes wreckers and carriers from light to heavy duty. We carry parts and service Miller lines. Visit our website for new and used inventory. Call 323-6604866 or visit us at towindustries.com.

Give Respect, Get Respect

By Mark Lacek

hey called him “The Turk.” Most didn’t know why … he was from New Jersey. The Turk was a member of the Pagans, one of the more notorious biker gangs. The Pagans have been linked to drug manufacturing and smuggling and are alleged to have strong ties to organized crime, especially in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Turk was one of the earliest members of the Pagans. In the early ’90s, the Pagans were involved in a street fight in Hackettstown, New Jersey, that killed a few members and injured many others. This is when the Turk decided to turn in his membership card and move south to Pompano Beach, Florida. The Turk wasn’t young anymore;

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at 59 years old, running drugs and bar fights was catching up with him. The Turk was not very tall, standing at about 5’8”; it was his girth that got your attention. He was built like a fire hydrant and strong as an ox. The Turk decided he wanted into the trucking business. He walked into a Peterbilt dealership in Fort Lauderdale and financed a brand new Peterbilt 379 extended hood in Raven Black and a new Great Dane refrigerated trailer. Now out of business, The Associates was the nation’s largest commercial lender at the time and my most valuable client. It seems The Turk disappeared without making the first payment on the Peterbilt “I have a real winner for you,

Mark,” Donna said when she called me with the assignment. It was my job to hunt him down and repossess the collateral … just another day at the office. I began my search by driving by the residence address provided on the credit application … it was an empty lot. I proceeded to the business address, which was familiar to me; the address was the Pompano Beach State Farmers Market. I knew the Pompano Market well. Over the years it was a gold mine for me, as it seemed like a place where delinquent truckers found solace. I had built a network of snitches that looked forward to seeing me again. I pulled into the market at the south entrance and found an incon-

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spicuous parking space. It only took about 10 minutes sitting there before Nick, one of my most trusted snitches, approached my driver’s side window. He quickly closed his hand on the four Lincoln five’s handed to him. “Where’s the Turk?” I asked. “The Turk is dead,” Nick said. “Rumor is, some bikers from Atlanta met him at a truck stop and shot him about a dozen times.” “Where is his Peterbilt?” I asked. “Word on the street is the Pagans motorcycle gang took the truck and are using the truck and trailer to open a legitimate trucking business,” he said. “The truck is in New Jersey.” My flight to Newark, New Jersey, arrived early, and the Pagans clubhouse wasn’t far from the airport. Sitting on about one acre, the clubhouse was actually an old warehouse with a loading dock in the back. Backed into the loading dock was a new Peterbilt 379 extended hood in Raven Black hooked to a shiny new Great Dane reefer trailer. There were about a dozen Harleys parked next to the truck. I walked by the two burly bikers planted at the front entrance of the clubhouse and through the steel gate. In an office, behind a large wooden desk, was the club president. I know

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I began my search by driving by the

residence address provided on the

credit application … it was an empty lot.

because there was a patch sewn over his heart with the word “President.” “I’ve been expecting you,” he said, looking up with a scarred face. “Thanks for agreeing to meet me,” I said. He walked around his desk, held out his hand, looked me square in the eye and asked, “Wanna brewski?” “No, thank you,” I said. “I’m driving a Peterbilt today.” I shook his hand. The Pres and I sat down for a long conversation. “You got a lot of balls walking in here telling me you’re taking this truck,” he said. “I don’t care about the Turk, I don’t care what your club is involved in. I can tell you that I respect leadership and loyalty,” I said. “The word on the street is that those are the qualities

which are the most important to your club. “I walked into this clubhouse with the idea that you’re not a group of deadbeats. My client is owed the money for that truck and trailer, fair and square. If I leave here without a Raven Black Peterbilt under my ass, that makes you a deadbeat.” We looked at each other without saying a word. As his hand slowly opened the top desk drawer, my heart was beating twice the normal speed. He pulled out the keys to the Peterbilt. “You’re a ballsy [guy] … but you’re right; I may be many things, but I’m not a deadbeat,” he told me. As I was driving the Peterbilt southbound on I-95 pulling the Great Dane trailer, I repeated the conversation to my client, who had no problem paying triple the normal repossession fee. “You’re crazy,” Donna said. “Sometimes, you just have to treat people with respect,” I said. Be safe.

Repo Editor Mark Lacek authored the Certified Commercial Recovery Agent certification program and has more than 30 years of recovery experience. He is the former editor of “Professional Repossessor” magazine. Email him at Mark@commercialassetsolutions. com.

Wrongful Repo Ruins Mother’s Day On Mother’s Day morning in Phoenix, Arizona, Bobbie Jones woke up to find her prized Cadillac Escalade gone. “It just ruined our whole day,” Bobbie said. She canceled Mother’s Day celebrations and made dozens of phone calls to police, a tow company and the loan outfit, TitleMax, to determine what happened to the Escalade. “I see my kids every Mother’s Day and I didn’t even get to see them this Mother’s Day,” Bobbie said. Surveillance video from a neighbor’s house on midnight Saturday shows what happened: A car and tow truck pull up to the house. Two men go to work out of the camera’s view, and within minutes, they drive away with Bobbie’s SUV. Police confirmed TitleMax repossessed the vehicle. At one time there was a lien on it. But the Escalade had

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since been sold to a car dealership. Bobbie bought it outright from the dealership in March. TitleMax declined to comment on the error and why it took two days to give the Jones’ their Escalade back. The company has an F rating from the Better Business Bureau. Several similar incidents involving TitleMax in Arizona are under investigation. Source: 12news.com.

Repo Agent Shot Sitting in Truck A Florida repo agent was shot recently while sitting in his tow truck in northwest Miami-Dade County, police said. The shooting occurred about 5:30 a.m. Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said the driver was sitting in his tow truck in a parking lot when someone inside a dark gray Ford Fusion opened fire

at him and an assistant, who was in another vehicle. Zabaleta said the shooter or shooters then fled in a black Infinity Q50 that had been repossessed. The driver, Petr Cherepanov, 31, was struck by a bullet fragment and drove himself to the hospital. Zabaleta said Cherepanov’s assistant, Cristian Fernandez, 23, wasn’t struck. Three bullet holes could be seen in the front windshield of the tow truck. The back windshield was shattered. Source: local10.com.

Man Killed in Repo Altercation Houston police arrested a repo man after a vehicle repossession turned deadly recently. Police say repo agent Oscar Lee Harrison, 33, was repossessing an SUV when the owner, Alberto Nduli, 68, tried stopping him.

Harrison continued to drive with the SUV in tow, and Nduli was thrown from the vehicle, fatally striking his head on the concrete, police said. Harrison dropped the SUV off at the repo company lot before returning to the scene where he was arrested. He was charged with failure to stop and render aid. “By his own admissions ... [the driver] knew there was an altercation,” said Sean Teare, chief of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division. “He knew the owner of the vehicle was there and involved in a crash.” Now Nduli’s family is grappling with the sudden loss of the Congolese native and father of seven, who came to America about 20 years ago and worked as a security guard. “It’s emotional,” said Nduli’s sister-in-law. “You’re sleeping [beside] someone and they go outside to talk with a worker. Now [he’s gone] forever.” Source: newser.com.

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RISC Updates CARS Certification

Through its relationship with Hudson Cook, Recovery Industry Services Co. announced it has completed a significant update to the Certified Asset Recovery Specialist National Certification program. Improvements include detailed information about repossession insurance, relevant case studies and updates to the laws that govern the self-help repossession process. “The updates include a comprehensive review of repossession laws to ensure recovery agents are getting the most relevant and recent compliance education,” said Hudson Cook partner Eric Johnson, who will continue to oversee annual updates to the CARS and CARS Continuing Education courses. “Our partnership with Hudson Cook means agents who invest in the CARS program are receiving the most recent and relevant training for collateral recovery,” said RISC CEO Stamatis Ferarolis. “Anyone who becomes

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certified on the CARS program can be confident that the material is widely accepted and sought after by creditors in the repossession industry.” *** RISC also recently released an updated version of the Skip-Tracing Certification Course at the North American Repossessors Summit. The new course is authored by Alex Price, who is the director of risk solutions at Digital Recognition Network and also known as “The Skip Guru.” Price delves into the methodologies and practices of skip-tracing to teach how to effectively locate skips while staying in compliance with state and federal regulations. The course will be available in RISC’s online learning management system and covers all aspects of modern skip-tracing, communication tactics, human nature insights, applicable federal law, data security and the “big three” of skip-tracing. The updated course will be available as a standalone certification pro-

gram for skip-tracers and to recovery agents as part of continuing education for the CARS program. Source: autoremarketing.com.

Man Alleges Repo Company Breached Peace A Bradley, West Virginia, man alleges a repossession company breached the peace when it repossessed his vehicle. Christopher Ryan Quesenberry filed a complaint in Raleigh Circuit Court against Wells Fargo Dealer Services and F-5 Investigation Inc. The suit stated that on March 1, 2017, at 11:15 p.m., F-5 Investigation was attempting to repossess a vehicle that had been financed by Wells Fargo and was located at Quesenberry’s home. He alleged F-5’s agents/ employees “pounded” on his door, woke him up and failed to identify themselves, and that employees then started a verbal altercation, intimidated him and refused to tell him

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where they were taking his vehicle. Quesenberry also alleged Wells Fargo breached its duty by failing to ensure F-5 did not breach the peace when it repossessed the vehicle. Source: wvrecord.com.

DRN Launches “Elevate the Agent” Program Digital Recognition Network recently launched its “Elevate the Agent” program, an incentive program that rewards high-performing affiliates with benefits, including hardware, parts discounts and credits. Affiliates who record at least 250,000 license plate scans per month with incentives to elevate their role in the DRN Recovery Circle and receive better benefits by scanning more license plates. The Recovery Circle consists of multiple member tiers offering benefits ranging from hardware credits and discounts to free license plate recognition camera systems.

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“We are excited to share the ‘Elevate the Agent’ program with our affiliates,” said Jeremiah Wheeler, executive VP/GM of FinTech, DRN. “It is important that our affiliates know how much we value our relationship with them and the work they do for us.” *** DRN also presented its annual awards recently to its top affiliates at its appreciation dinner during the 2019 North American Repossessors Summit. The awards honor companies that have demonstrated excellence in the repossession industry. “We are honored and humbled to recognize this year’s affiliate award winners,” said Andy Cameron, SVP of FinTech, DRN. “Our affiliates serve as profiles in excellence within the repossession industry, and our award winners literally go the ‘extra mile’ to provide the license plate scans that serve as the backbone of our organization.”

This year, two affiliates—Associates Asset Recovery and Specialized Towing and Transportation Inc.—tied for the National Affiliate of the Year Award, which recognizes excellence in repossession operations and performance throughout the prior year. DRN also honored eight affiliates with “Top Gun” awards—regional awards that recognize the companies for their innovation and leadership within the repossession industry in their regions. Source: repo.buzz.

Repo Agent Threatened with Knife A 44-year-old man was arrested recently after he threatened a repo man with a knife, according to an Odessa (Texas) Police Department affidavit. Michael Anthony Baker was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony, and hindering a secured creditor of more than $2,500 and less than

$30,000, a state jail felony. Officers saw a Chevrolet Tahoe with the back tires lifted off the ground by a tow truck. Baker was reportedly standing outside the vehicle and he entered the driver’s seat when officers approached him. The repo agent, 55-year-old Melvin Toliver, told officers that Baker threatened him with a knife and Baker had the knife on him. He stated he was there to repo the vehicle and showed officers the repossession order for the Tahoe. Toliver stated after he hooked onto the back of the vehicle, Baker approached him yelling, drew a knife from his right side and threatened him. Toliver reported Baker attempted to drive forward off of the tow truck but was unsuccessful. Officers ordered Baker to exit the vehicle and when he did officers saw a black knife in a sheath on his right hip. Officers did a sweep of the vehicle and saw the keys were in the ignition. Source: oaoa.com.

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CALIFORNIA TOW TRUCK ASSOCIATION INTRO TO TOWING The California Tow Truck Assn. presents INTRO TO TOWING. A new 5-part online course for towing beginners and new hires! Through five videos and corresponding quizzes, operators will learn the basics of towing. Students will receive a certificate of completion, and company owners are able to track their progress! Available now at: ctta@ctta.com

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Tech Highlights

Chassis: 1941 GMC 2-ton. Wrecker: Manley 3-ton. Engine: 228-cid six. Trans: Three-speed manual. Restoration: Lee’s Garage. Paint: Lee’s Garage. Lettering: Kerry Buckley of South Brunswick, New Jersey.

Big Bruiser Legacy

by Jim “Buck” Sorrenti

iven its size, New Jersey has given birth to more than its share of legends: Frank Sinatra, baseball, myself (all from Hoboken) for example. Jersey is also very rich in tow history—American Towman started here—with many legendary tow families within it’s borders. Paul Sgro is the president of Lee’s Garage Inc. that was established in 1937 as Lee’s Garage, Studebaker Sales and Service. It is a family-owned and operated collision repair facility

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located in West Long Branch. Soon after Anthony and Angela Sgro purchased the property and the business, it became evident that it needed a tow truck of its own. Anthony found just what he needed, the 1941 GMC tow truck featured here, in the backyard of a service station in Neptune. He purchased the truck for a whopping $25. After some repairs and new paint, “Big Bruiser” became the workhorse of this growing business; the truck’s nickname came from a toy tow truck

of Anthony’s son, Paul. The truck was never accused of bruising a vehicle, but the name stuck and was painted on the hood. Big Bruiser always got the job done whether Lee’s Garage was doing motor club, police or customer calls. “Whether it was pushing a vehicle with its wooden front bumper, lifting for a tow, performing roadside assistance for customers, or helping with snow removal, Big Bruiser was there for the job. She has towed vehicles

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from as far away as Connecticut back to New Jersey. It’s hard to imagine going that distance, especially with a heavy load on the back.” Paul said, “My father talks about towing a Pepsi truck, which was far too big and heavy for the Bruiser, and which left the tow bar in a bent position. But, again, the Bruiser did the job.” Due to the growth of the business, and its dependency on collision repair services, Big Bruiser was retired to the backyard. Paul took over the business in 1981; he replaced Big Bruiser with bigger and better state-of-the-art equipment. Over the years, Big Bruiser rusted out and even had trees growing through the body. The employees at Lee’s Garage kept encouraging Paul to restore the old girl to her original condition. “In early 2017, we knew dad was sick, we also knew that it was important to all of us to give him another memory for him and for us,” Paul said. “The men and women at our facility rallied to get the tow truck done for him to drive one more time.” That time came August 21, 2017, on the day of the eclipse. “I thought that would be the perfect day for Pop to drive the truck as that day we would never forget,” Paul said. “I said, ‘OK Pop, this is the day,’ and he was like, ‘What do you mean?’ ‘Your driving the tow truck today!’ He had a smile on and said, ‘OK, let’s go.’ “We got to our satellite shop, he jumped in and he started to smile,” Paul said.

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This was the first time the Big Bruiser was driven after the restoration out of the shop. “I wanted my dad to drive it out of the shop the first time. He started it up and he started to smile, a smile I will never forget,” Paul said. “He pulled it out of the shop, and we headed downtown to our main facility. As a kid I remembered days like this, me and my dad in the tow truck. I felt like that kid again. “He went through the gears like it was nothing; I had to remind him we never road-tested the truck so take it easy. We pulled up to the main shop where it all started, with our family there; his smile made all of us so proud. “Pop was so excited he couldn’t believe it. He couldn’t stop talking about it all day. That made my day with my dad the best. It was also my first day to ever drive the truck back to our satellite shop with my Pop. We were so blessed to be able to do this for him.” About 60 percent of the repairs are original to the vehicle and now she has a place of honor at her home at Lee’s Garage. “We went to a car show in Long Branch, New Jersey, that next month and won a trophy,” Paul said. “He sat at the truck all day talking to people who came by and shared his stories of all the tows he did with Big Bruiser with many friends and lecturing everyone on the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve your goal.” “She recently won the best of restoration, in her class, trophy at the Long Branch Vintage Car Show,” Paul said. “She proudly displays her award.” Anthony died a short time later on December 25, 2017. “We are so blessed to have been able to do the things we wanted to do before he passed,” Paul said. “We are incredibly proud, grateful, and appreciative, celebrating his legacy and life every day.”

Jim “Buck” Sorrenti, a longtime editor of American Towman, has been our field editor for the past 10 years. He is a freelance writer and photographer with more than 40 years of experience covering motorcycle, hot rod, truck and towing culture. He writes weekly for TowIndustryWeek.com.

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Estimates say some 300 to 500 trucks particpated in last month’s NHTA tow truck parade that started at Hampton Beach State Park.

The Granddaddy of Tow Parades By Ilce Corbin

Tow truck parades are a piece of Americana and the granddaddy of them all takes place each year at the New Hampshire Towing Association event in Hampton Beach. Various sources estimate some 300 to 500 trucks participated in its recent parade. American Towman sent Ilce Corbin, who has participated in more than 300 wrecker parades through the Spirit Ride, to Hampton Beach to give us a firsthand account of the event. —Steve Calitri

had the pleasure to attend and represent American Towman Magazine at the 47th annual NHTA Tow and Trade Show on May 18-19 at Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, New Hampshire. It is among the most popular events of the year, where lots

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of tow families, vendors and businesses get to spend time together in a picturesque spot. The weather was great as the show was happening by the ocean; there were all kinds of trucks, demonstrations, raffles, music, food and families enjoying the activities. One of the biggest sensations was the huge parade that started at the park, passing along on Ocean Boulevard with dozens of trucks, big and small, honking horns, flashing lights and flying flags. It was wonderful to see the people on the balconies of the nearby hotels and on the streets as they were waving, taking pictures and having a good time with the towing industry.

Another amazing moment to me was seeing some towing companies who participated in the Spirit Ride waving to me while I was recording the parade. They made me feel like a part of the tow family. It was a great opportunity for American Towman as an exhibitor to pass out our magazines, network and strengthen our relationships with the suppliers and towers. We were able to share this beautiful moment through our social media for those who couldn’t make it. We hope we can see you all again next year.

New Towing Policies Target Locations, Licenses The Cabell County (West Virginia) Commission recently updated standards and procedures for towing companies in its rotation. The new policy requires towing companies give people access to their belongings inside their vehicles after it was towed for a crash, that tow companies provide business licenses for each company they oversee and maintain a physical address within the county. Companies have to agree to be available 24 hours a day for all 365 days in the year. They must also maintain office hours, ideally from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Companies will be allowed to charge a $50 fee to open their gates for people after office hours. Police in Huntington like to deal with four or five companies, while the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department, the city of Milton and the village of Barboursville prefer

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to deal with two companies. This is to reward the companies that follow the policies and keep them in business, said Cabell County Sheriff Chuck Zerkle. “If you have 10 on the rotation, it’s not worth anything,” he said. “We need to make it a priority because our guys can’t sit along the road for an hour waiting on a tow truck. We have to have somebody that’s committed, that’s going to show up in a timely fashion all hours of the day and night.” Companies that don’t follow policies, don’t make themselves available or repeatedly respond slowly to calls may be initially warned and then suspended after multiple violations. They may be removed from the list for repeated violations or gross negligence, according to the policies. Cabell County Manager Beth Thompson said before the list is updated, the county wanted to add new standards and procedures to

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address some of the problems they’ve experienced in the past. Source: herald-dispatch.com.

Tow Company Accused of Theft, Fraud A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, towing company has been charged with racketeer influence and corrupt organization, theft by deception, deceptive practices and insurance fraud. Police said the owners of Hooked Inc., Joseph Moreno and Dwight Williams, surrendered to police recently. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office argues Hooked would essentially hold victims’ cars for ransom money. Its operators allegedly did whatever it took to get the victim of a crash to sign the dotted line that would allow Hooked to tow their car. Hooked’s attorney William Brennan plans to fight every charge. Source: philadelphia.cbslocal.com.

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and the village of Barboursville prefer to deal with two companies. This is to reward the companies that follow the policies and keep them in business, said Cabell County Sheriff Chuck Zerkle. “If you have 10 on the rotation, it’s not worth anything,” he said. “We need to make it a priority because our guys can’t sit along the road for an hour waiting on a tow truck. We have to have somebody that’s committed, that’s going to show up in a timely fashion all hours of the day and night.” Companies that don’t follow policies, don’t make themselves available or repeatedly respond slowly to calls may be initially warned and then suspended after multiple violations. They may be removed from the list for repeated violations or gross negligence, according to the policies. Cabell County Manager Beth Thompson said before the list is updated, the county wanted to add

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new standards and procedures to address some of the problems they’ve experienced in the past. Source: herald-dispatch.com.

Firestone Names Poladian President Firestone Industrial Products Co. (bridgestoneamericas.com) recently named Emily Poladian, former director of fleet sales, truck, bus and retread tires, as its president, FSIP. Poladian succeeds Craig Schneider, who has been appointed president, diversified products for Bridgestone Americas. In addition, the company named Mary Kay Bryja, former manager, marketing as director, Ride-Ride, FSIP. As president, Poladian will oversee all aspects of the FSIP business, including management of the more than 1,500 employees around the world. Poladian first joined the business in 1995 as a product engineer.

Towman Finds Body in Semi A tower removing semi trucks parked overnight at a Rockdale, Illinois, gas station found the body of a driver inside one of the trucks. The towman found that one of the trucks was locked from the inside, so he broke the truck open and found the body of a man who appeared to be in his 60s in the sleeper berth. “He’s been here awhile,” said Rockdale Police Chief Robert Dykstra. Foul play is not suspected as a cause of death. Authorities believe that the truck driver died of natural causes. Police aren’t sure how long the man’s body had been inside the truck. Source: cdllife.com.

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Tow Company Hosts ‘Oil-a-Thon’ Fundraiser

Community members in Aiken, South Carolina, gathered recently to support a local family whose youngest child is battling cancer. Bouncy houses, sweet treats and oil changes were all available at Wayne’s Automotive and Towing “Oila-Thon.” The Abbott family found out in December that their 4-year-old son Hudson has T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic lymphoma—a rare form of leukemia. Michelle Nichols, Oil-a-Thon organizer, said all of the proceeds from the event would go to the family. Jeff Corbett, the owner of Wayne’s, said they had a good amount of people donate to the cause. “We had a good many different businesses donate, which was really good.” Wayne’s employee Jeremy Sweeney said, “It’s always good to do something good for the community. I have three little girls and I can’t imagine anything like this, so anything I can do to help out.” Source: wfxg.com.

Towman Recovers Jeep from Lake Authorities say a man drove his Jeep into Lake Conroe in Willis, Texas. The driver was reportedly backing out from a home when he backed down the boat ramp and into the lake. By the time officials arrived, a neighbor had jumped into the water and used a hammer to break the passenger window so the driver could escape. The driver said he came home from church and pulled into the garage. That’s when he said he accidentally put the car in neutral and it started going down the ramp into the water. He said he couldn’t get the doors or windows to work because the car was off. The Jeep sank to the bottom of the Lake, which was about eight feet. North Montgomery County Fire responded by both land and boat.

A towman from Jason Adamick’s Wrecker Service had to swim to the vehicle with heavy cable and chains and go underwater to hook it to a tow truck. Source: abc13.com.

Companies Call Flat Rate Ordinance Unfair The city of Orange, Texas, recently reviewed its tow truck ordinance after concerns for its rotation list were questioned. After the ordinance was presented to the council for review, it stirred up more than the rotation list policy as one change affected fees. Fees for towing non-consent vehicles would now allow up to a maximum of $175, according to the changes. Robbie Rider, with Gilbeaux’s Towing, presented the council with pictures of wrecks in which the company had been on the scene. “It took three wreckers to clean the mess up,” Rider said about one photo. “This is one of an 18-wheeler on top of an Accord. What you don’t see is the victim is still inside the vehicle. It took seven hours on this one. It can’t be done for $175.” Another picture presented was of a vehicle in the water in which the tow company had to swim out to the car in order to be able to retrieve it. “You can’t put a flat rate on recovery,” Rider said. “It’s not feasible.” In a previous meeting on the matter, Richard Gilbeaux said the ordinance is not fair and tow truck owners should have been included in the process. Council member Annette Pernell thanked Rider for speaking during Citizen Comments at the meeting. “This does help,” Pernell said. “A limit should not be our decision. What you do may not be glamorous, but is done to help somebody.” Council member Terrie Salter pointed out caps are there to protect citizens from abuse but agreed the ordinance needs to be looked at again. Council member Paul Burch, also a business owner, said, “In my opinion,

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the city does not have the place to tell someone how much to charge. Not in my salon. Not in Brad’s repair shop.” Source: orangeleader.com.

10 Robot Dogs to Tow a Truck Boston Dynamics has been producing impressive yet unsettling robots, often in vaguely humanoid or animalistic forms. One of their robots, a canine-like machine called SpotMini, will be available for sale later this year. If you want to use these robots to tow trucks but aren’t sure how many you’ll need, Boston Dynamics has tested that. You’ll need to buy 10 of these dogbots to tow a truck, specifically a medium-sized box truck, up a 1-degree slope, with the truck in neutral. Cost of the SpotMinis hasn’t been determined yet; however you can almost guarantee that 10 of them will be more than finding a used tow truck on Craigslist, and the tow truck will likely be faster. Source: jalopnik.com.

Gideon’s Towing Recognized for Volunteerism The Paulding County (Ohio) Emergency Management Agency recognized Jon & Jack Gideon of Gideon’s Towing and Recovery Services during National Volunteer Recognition Week for their continued volunteerism over the years in Paulding County. Edward Bohn, Paulding County EMA Director, along with the Paulding County Commissioners were on hand to present the Gideon brothers with their Volunteer Recognition Awards for their countless time and effort, responding over the years to assist the first responders in the county. Whether it was the number of vehicles towed to and from a training session, as well as assisting at the scene for towing a disabled vehicle or one that was stuck in a field, Jon and Jack Gideon have answered the phone

when called upon to help out when asked. Source: westbendnews.net.

Police Use Drone for ‘Move Over’ An Illinois sheriff has shared unique drone footage showing just how quickly and efficiently they are pulling over drivers who fail to move over for emergency vehicles. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office recently shared a video clip featuring a major “Move Over” or “Scott’s Law” enforcement detail. In the video, you can see police pulling over a semi and a passenger vehicle. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office says that they caught 10 drivers in violation of Scott’s Law in just two hours. Law enforcement agencies across Illinois are ramping up Scott’s Law enforcement after 16 state troopers were hit by vehicles while performing traffic stops just this year. Three of those troopers did not survive. Source: cdllife.com.

As part of the merger, Ten-West Towing acquires all heavy-duty towing from Jim’s Towing Services and Jim’s Towing Services acquires all light- and medium-duty towing and all transportation services from Ten-West. Both companies will continue respective operations under their existing brands. Source: prnewswire.com.

whatever it took to get the victim of a crash to sign the dotted line that would allow Hooked to tow their car. Hooked’s attorney William Brennan plans to fight every charge. Source: philadelphia.cbslocal.com.

Towman Died Changing Bus Tire Kevin Raasch, owner of TransMasters Towing and Roadside Recovery in Lawrence, Kansas, was crushed to death recently while changing a tire on a college baseball team’s bus. Police said Raasch died on the Baker University campus. A local newspaper said that Raasch was trying to release the jack after changing the tire when he was pinned under the back of the large motor coach. Several players and coaches lifted the bus and pulled Raasch out, but he died at the scene. Source: fox4kc.com.

California Tow Companies Merge Central California tow companies Ten-West Towing Inc. and Jim’s Towing Services Inc. have announced a merger of their heavy-duty towing and recovery services. “It’s always been my objective to communicate openly, that’s how you build great partnerships and raise the level of customer service,” said Tyler Harden, CFO for Jim’s Towing Service. “I look forward to our leadership team taking this opportunity to continue legacies of two families.” “Excited about the future and the opportunity to build a company together with our new partnership,” added JR Cady, president, Ten-West Towing. The combined operations will utilize a central call center to dispatch a broader range of services across Central and Southern California.

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to communicate openly, that’s how you build great partnerships and raise the level of customer service,” said Tyler Harden, CFO for Jim’s Towing Service. “I look forward to our leadership team taking this opportunity to continue legacies of two families.” “Excited about the future and the opportunity to build a company together with our new partnership,” added JR Cady, president, Ten-West Towing. The combined operations will utilize a central call center to dispatch a broader range of services across Central and Southern California. As part of the merger, Ten-West Towing acquires all heavy-duty towing from Jim’s Towing Services and Jim’s Towing Services acquires all light- and medium-duty towing and all transportation services from Ten-West. Both companies will continue respective operations under their existing brands. Source: prnewswire.com.

Tow Company Hosts ‘Oil-a-Thon’ Fundraiser Community members in Aiken, South Carolina, gathered recently to support a local family whose youngest child is battling cancer. Bouncy houses, sweet treats and oil changes were all available at Wayne’s Automotive and Towing “Oil-a-Thon.” The Abbott family found out in December that their 4-year-old son Hudson has T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic lymphoma—a rare form of leukemia. Michelle Nichols, Oil-a-Thon organizer, said all of the proceeds from the event would go to the family. Jeff Corbett, the owner of Wayne’s, said they had a good amount of people donate to the cause. “We had a good many different businesses donate, which was really good.” Wayne’s employee Jeremy Sweeney said, “It’s always good to do something good for the community. I have three little girls and I can’t imagine anything like this, so anything I can do to help out.” Source: wfxg.com.

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California Tow Companies Merge

Central California tow companies Ten-West Towing Inc. and Jim’s Towing Services Inc. have announced a merger of their heavy-duty towing and recovery services. “It’s always been my objective to communicate openly, that’s how you build great partnerships and raise the level of customer service,” said Tyler Harden, CFO for Jim’s Towing Service. “I look forward to our leadership team taking this opportunity to continue legacies of two families.” “Excited about the future and the opportunity to build a company together with our new partnership,” added JR Cady, president, Ten-West Towing. The combined operations will utilize a central call center to dispatch a broader range of services across Central and Southern California. As part of the merger, Ten-West Towing acquires all heavy-duty towing from Jim’s Towing Services and Jim’s Towing Services acquires all light- and medium-duty towing and all transportation services from Ten-West. Both companies will continue respective operations under their existing brands. Source: prnewswire.com.

Companies Call Flat Rate Ordinance Unfair

The city of Orange, Texas, recently reviewed its tow truck ordinance after concerns for its rotation list were questioned. After the ordinance was presented to the council for review, it stirred up more than the rotation list policy as one change affected fees. Fees for towing non-consent vehicles would now allow up to a maximum of $175, according to the changes. Robbie Rider, with Gilbeaux’s Towing, presented the council with pictures of wrecks in which the company had been on the scene. “It took three wreckers to clean the mess up,” Rider said about one photo. “This is one of an 18-wheeler on top of an Accord. What you don’t see is the victim is still inside the vehicle. It took seven hours on this one. It can’t be done for $175.”

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Another picture presented was of a vehicle in the water in which the tow company had to swim out to the car in order to be able to retrieve it. “You can’t put a flat rate on recovery,” Rider said. “It’s not feasible.” In a previous meeting on the matter, Richard Gilbeaux said the ordinance is not fair and tow truck owners should have been included in the process. Council member Annette Pernell thanked Rider for speaking during Citizen Comments at the meeting. “This does help,” Pernell said. “A limit should not be our decision. What you do may not be glamorous, but is done to help somebody.” Council member Terrie Salter pointed out caps are there to protect citizens from abuse but agreed the ordinance needs to be looked at again. Council member Paul Burch, also a business owner, said, “In my opinion, the city does not have the place to tell someone how much to charge. Not in my salon. Not in Brad’s repair shop.” Source: orangeleader.com.

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