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Contents

Volume 44 Issue 6

June 2020 28

Cover Feature Lifting an Outback Back When a small wagon drifted over a retaining wall to rest against a house, one truck did the work of two in a tight residential space.

by Uzek Susol

Orcas Towing in Eastsound, Washington, received a Donnie Recovery award for this lift.

Features

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2020 Towing Directory

This year’s annual digest of tools and equipment for towers is not to be missed while you gear up for your first 2020 tow shows (at last) in a couple months.

Departments 6

The Walkaround

8

News Share

10

Road Tools

12

Tow Manager

18

Tow Engineer

24

Supplier Scoop

34

Ad Index

36

Beacons On

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Tow Boss

78

Repo Times

80 82

Towmans Market

N, S 89 M, W 93

Lowdown Adventures of A.T.

by AT staff

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What Happens When You’re Too Tall?

Oversize loads are a source of income for many tow companies; ensure they aren’t a headache too.

by Randall Resch

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The Walkaround Simple Supply and Demand

Dennie Ortiz Publisher

AS STATES BEGIN to open up their economies and loosen coronavirus-based restrictions … towers are ready!

At least for the immediate future air travel will remain very slow, so people eager to escape the confines of their homes will be taking to the road. More road traffic is good news for our industry.

This economic decline is being likened to the Great Depression, though there are factors that point to a much quicker rebound from this cataclysmic pandemic than was experienced in the 1930s.

As companies prepare (and hope) for increased business volume, now could be the time to take a look at what suppliers are currently offering in terms of special sales and incentives during the drive to restart the economy.

This year’s annual Supplier Directory gives you the opportunity to scan through the different product and service segments within the industry. You can define what type of equipment you are considering and go directly to that category to view the various suppliers that manufacture or distribute those items.

One could safely assume it is currently a buyer’s market, so now is the time to scout out the opportunities that are available and capitalize on those which will benefit your business.

Whether you are ready to make a purchase today or planning for the future, this directory issue is one to keep handy for the rest of the year as it is the most comprehensive guide to suppliers in our industry.

Be well and stay safe out there!

Staying Busy AS MANY COMPANIES are dealing with reduced call volume right now, it becomes a good time to stay busy with other things and perhaps tackle some of those projects that occupy the back burner.

Perhaps now is the time for a longer discussion with your insurance agent. As Brian Riker discusses on page Brendan Dooley 12, you need to know what you’re covered for and make Editor sure you and your agent are on the same page when it comes to your policies. (It wouldn’t be a bad time to ask about reduced premiums related to the pandemic too, for that matter.)

Training days are never wasted days either when calls are slow. Do all your operators take all the necessary precautions to ensure they don’t make a mistake hauling, or responding to, an oversize load? (Randy Resch, page 36.) For that matter, when was the last time you trained to do a sling tow? Terry Abejuela gets back to basics on page 18.

Hopefully, everybody’s call volume will be getting back to “normal” soon. Be safe.

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

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News Share Tow Owner’s Foot Run Over in Lot

An Atlanta, Georgia, woman was arrested recently after running over a man’s foot in the parking lot of his wrecker service—Orr’s Towing in Newnan—and then fleeing the scene, authorities said.

Deputies responded to Orr’s after getting a call about a driver damaging property with her car, a spokesman said.

The owner of the company told deputies that the driver, later identified as Brenna Alexis Smith, 25, backed into a pole with her SUV, according to an incident report.

The man called 911 and then spoke to the woman, who reportedly offered him $200 if he didn’t call police. The business owner declined the offer and attempted to grab the woman’s keys so she wouldn’t get away, authorities said.

As he reached inside the SUV, Smith reportedly rolled up her window, put the vehicle in gear and ran over his foot as she drove away.

As she left the scene, Smith allegedly drove across the front lawn of the business, through a fence and off a retaining wall before pulling onto U.S. 29 and speeding away, authorities said.

“The damage to the fence was extensive, leaving it mangled in the road and driveway,” deputies wrote.

Smith was located, pulled over and arrested. She was charged with one count each of aggravated assault and seconddegree criminal damage to property, records show.

Source: ajc.com.

AT Expo’s ‘Virtual Aisle’

Brings the Show to You

With many tow show’s cancelled and American Towman’s shows postponed until later this year, AT Expo Corp. recently debuted American Towman Show Scout featuring the Virtual Aisle. Visitors can preview exhibitors of the 2020 American Towman Shows in Cleveland, Las Vegas, San Antonio and Baltimore.

“Virtual Aisle is the most dynamic gathering of tow industry suppliers on the Internet, serving to promote exhibitors and their exhibits and providing a resource for tow business owners and managers to scout out the latest products and services in the towing industry,” said Henri “Doc” Calitri, president of AT Expo, “ The site went live last month with exhibitor descriptions and website links, and is a three-month rollout that will add booth and product imagery, company and product information and exhibitor videos.

Possible Blown Tire in Rollover

An Indiana man was killed last month in a rollover accident that closed down Interstate 69 for more than four hours in Fredonia Township, Michigan.

The Michigan State Police responded to southbound I-69 just after 4:30 p.m. after a flatbed tow truck rolled several times and into a ditch.

Troopers found the driver and the only occupant of the truck, a 36-year-old man from Fort Wayne, dead at the scene.

The investigation of the crash closed the southbound side of I-69 until just after 9 p.m.

Investigators believe that a tire on the truck blew, causing the man to lose control of the vehicle.

Source: wbckfm.com.

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A stolen tow truck crashed on the 13th hole of a golf course in Lexington, North Carolina. the-dispatch.com image.

Stolen Tow Truck Crashed on 13th Hole The driver of a stolen tow truck in North Carolina traveled onto the Lexington Golf Course recently after law enforcement officers chased the vehicle through several counties, authorities said. No injuries were reported.

Troopers with the N.C. Highway Patrol saw the tow truck traveling above the speed limit on U.S. 601 north of Salisbury. Troopers chased the tow

truck through multiple counties and attempted to halt it with stop sticks.

In Lexington, the tow truck struck two Highway Patrol vehicles and a parked car before stopping near the 13th hole on the golf course.

Thomas Richard Weinblatt, 54, who has previous arrests for vehicle theft, was arrested and charged with multiple felony counts.

Source: the-dispatch.com.

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Tow Truck Procession

Honors ‘Frontline’ Healthcare Workers

In Providence, Rhode Island, a recent procession of some 100 tow trucks paraded by local hospitals to honor and support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

R h o d e Island Hospital spokeswoman Christina Spaight O’Reilly said busy caregivers don’t Towers in Providence, Rhode Island, parade past local hospitals recently. break away to watch wpri.com image. the tributes, but occasionally they’ll catch a glimpse. A line of what she guessed were 100 tow trucks gave their show.

Supervisors at Miriam Hospital spread the word “so that staff and patients who are able” could enjoy the special moment,” spokesman Rich Salit said.

Source: providencejournal.com.

New Signs, Move Over Awareness Month Honor Fallen Towman T h e Wa t e r t o w n ( S o u t h Dakota) Street Department r e c e n t l y placed signs marking 20th Avenue SW— the bypass—as the Dale Jones Memorial P a r k w a y.

Jones, a towman, was Signs have been placed along 20th Avenue SW in Watertown, South Dakota, in memory of struck by a car towman Dale Jones, who was killed in early January. thepublicopinion.com image. and killed along and from both Jones’ children pushed the bypass on Jan. 4 this year as he was the idea into high gear. helping pull a car out of ditch.

In mid-February, the state legislature “It’s huge. It’s very humbling,” said approved a resolution establishing Jessica Jones, Dale’s daughter. “The June—Jones’ birth month—as Move Over people keep continuing to come up with Awareness Month. The goal for everyone ideas for things to honor Dad.” involved in the project is to honor Jones.

Deputy Sheriff Adam Reeves wanted And they believe if they can help protect something that would be a lasting legacy. first responders, it will be an additional Enthusiasm from fellow members of the accomplishment.

Codington County Deputies Association Source: thepublicopinion.com.

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American Towman Calls Out for Singers

American Towman is taking applications for its first-ever choir, which will perform at American Towman shows across the country singing American classics and Towman ballads.

The inaugural choir will debut AT’s newest anthem, “Long Live Thee American Towman,” celebrating the devotion and heroism of tow operators. The Choir will perform at select banquets and award events as well as Expo openings.

Towman Troubadour Mike Corbin will be the musical director and Tow Industry Week Senior Editor Charles Duke will be the choir’s program advisor.

Steve Calitri, its executive producer, said, “No trade show in American history has displayed the spirit that one finds at the American Towman shows,” said AT’s Steve Calitri, who will be executive producer. “The American Towman choir will consist of men and women from our industry and will add a greater spirit to our events. You might say we are going to bring some harmony to our industry.”

To learn more, go to americantowman. com/choir.

Arson on Police Cars after Impound

Authorities said a woman whose car was towed after a weekend traffic stop in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, was accused of having set fire to one of the city’s police cars and trying to ignite other vehicles.

Chester County prosecutors say an officer spotted a police vehicle on fire in the Coatesville police parking lot and ran to retrieve a fire extinguisher and put out the blaze, then noticed a trail of fluid on that vehicle toward three other police vehicles and two personal cars of department employees.

Police said the incident was recorded by video surveillance cameras, and an investigation revealed that the suspect, Adriene Renee Rodriguez, 33, had been stopped earlier that day by police and her car had been towed.

Rodriguez was facing charges of arson, attempted arson and related counts.

Source: fox29.com.

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Road Tools Penny Pockets Customized Facemasks

Penny Pockets is now offering custom-embroidered facemasks for the towing industry. The personalized facemasks are available in black or white and can be customized with your company logo.

Available in large and small sizes.

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SparkCharge Mobile EV Chargers

SparkCharge’s new ultrafast chargers enable service providers to deliver miles of charge to stranded electric vehicles in a fraction of the time of traditional mobile chargers, eliminating the potential need for the vehicle to be towed to the nearest charging station. The portable electric vehicle charging units can extend range from 15-100 miles and can charge an electric car at a rate of 1 mile every 60 seconds without using gasoline.

The mobile units can charge at level 3 speeds.

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Pro-Vision Hybrid HD DVR

Pro-Vision Video Systems recently released its new 900 Series Hybrid HD DVR that combines 1080p HD recording and observation technology in one device, intended for commercial vehicles. The 900 Series Hybrid HD DVR simultaneously records video and provides camera views on an in-cab monitor, including the rear view while backing up and blind spots while turning, in 1080p HD resolution. Up to six 1080p HD cameras provide 360-degree video coverage; features include built-in Wi-Fi, automated wireless file transfer and GPS tracking.

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Tow Manager

Insurance Coverage on the Road

By Brian J. Riker

D 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

uring the routine audits I perform for towing companies across the U.S., one common theme I find is a lack of understanding of what is— and, more importantly, is not—covered by their insurance policies.

Any industry’s jargon can be confusing to outsiders. For instance, a rollover to towers is an upside-down vehicle while to most people outside our industry a rollover has to do with 401k savings when you change employers.

The same is true of insurance jargon, like with “public liability,” which sounds like it should cover everything. It’s actually more of a misnomer, started by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, that means basic motor vehicle liability insurance.

Despite the ever-increasing costs associated with insurance that make minimum coverage levels quite tempting, you should consider insurance as an investment in your future. As such, it should be thoroughly researched.

RAINY DAYS

All companies, regardless of size, should carry some form of excess line insurance, commonly called an umbrella policy. When properly written, this insurance will catch many of the other areas that are not already covered by commercial auto, on-hook and cargo policies.

Umbrella policies should also tie into your garage-keeper and property insurance to cover the gaps when a customer is injured due to your negligence.

For those that rent or lease an office, lot and/or shop space—or allow drivers to take a truck home when on-call—do not rely on the property owner to have adequate insurance on the premises.

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Most towers I speak with are underinsured or have the incorrect type of insurance for what they actually do. This isn’t necessarily intentional by the tower or their insurance agent. Many broad-line insurance agents do not understand the commercial auto segment well enough.

Since many garage-keeper policies have an option to cover tow trucks, many agents use this to cover a towing operation incorrectly. This level of coverage is intended for the repair garage that also uses a tow truck to bring in their own customers for repair. This is not intended to cover operations that tow for motor clubs, police or other clients nor is it proper coverage for other motor carrier operations.

INTERSTATE CARRIERS

By the nature of what most towers do, especially the stand-alone towing companies, they are for-hire interstate motor carriers. Interstate commerce does not require the truck itself to cross state or international borders, it is determined solely on the origin and intended destination of the shipment. This has been interpreted to include out-of-state motorists being towed or transported or towers’ involvement in transporting other types of cargo. The only exclusion from FMCSA-mandated operating authority when engaging in interstate commerce is when the commodity is exempt, such as the first move of a wrecked or disabled motor vehicle.

This means in addition to whatever insurance is required by your state to qualify as a towing service, most towers must also carry a minimum of $1 million in public liability that is filed with the FMCSA using Form MCS-90. Many insurers will issue a policy that isn’t compliant with FMCSA, at a much lower premium, for intrastate operations as they don’t have

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the same liability as when they submit the MCS-90 to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Once they submit the MCS-90, they are bound to cover any vehicle displaying your DOT number, even if it is being done so fraudulently or was not declared to them.

OPERATING AREA

Declared operating areas must be accurate for your commercial auto policy. I often see policies where a tower states they will stay within 50 miles of home base, but the tower is doing long distance towing or transports. This keeps the premium lower and although your insurance will still be valid outside this area, the insurance company can use it as grounds to cancel your policy and may even sue you to recover the claim settlement.

Don’t skimp on coverage … it may cost you more out of pocket in the event of a claim than the additional premium would have been.

ON-HOOK VS. CARGO

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the nature of the transport/tow determines if it is covered.

For example: You may tow a wrecked car for the police department under your on-hook policy, but when you get the second tow for that same wrecked vehicle to the salvage auction it is now most likely considered cargo by the insurance agency. The same thought process applies to operating authority; since it is not coming from the primary point of disablement, it is now a motor-carrier regulated operation not a tow.

On-hook does not cover anything except wrecked or disabled motor vehicles. As towers change their business model to survive or grow, often they figure out how to use their trucks to haul more than just vehicles. This requires keeping your insurance agent in the loop so they can make sure you have the correct level and type of insurance. A forklift is not the same as a sedan, so it makes sense it would not be covered by your insurance in the same way either.

Cargo insurance can be complicated, often having different riders or exclusions for specific types of load. Be sure to read and understand what you are covered for before accepting an unusual load. The most common example of this I see is moving toolboxes for mechanics. Many of these boxes and their contents are worth more than $50,000 and will not be covered by the typical towing insurance. Can you afford to replace a mechanic’s tools and toolbox if a claim is denied?

GENERAL FREIGHT

As towers venture into the general freight world, I am often asked about

insurance certificates. Many freight brokers and shippers require carriers to issue them an insurance certificate as a named additional insured.

Check with your agent as many insurance companies charge a fee for issuing these certificates, and they give the broker or shipper the right to file a claim against your policy without you even being aware of it.

Named “additional insured” gives them the same rights to your policy as you have.

DAMAGE

Physical damage coverage is often misunderstood. It is similar to comprehensive and collision insurance on your personal auto, but not exactly the same. If your equipment is financed, your bank will require that you carry physical damage to protect their investment.

Even for equipment that is not financed, it may still make sense to carry physical damage to protect your investment.

Given the specialty nature of most towing equipment, placing a value on the vehicle after a crash is difficult. Many policies will have you declare a value, which is fine, but do not think that is what you will automatically get in the event of a total loss. The underwriter will still need to verify the actual cash value of your equipment to process the claim and may pay significantly less than your declared value.

Declared value is what they base the premium on; however, most policies have an Actual Cash Value limit; please ask your agent to explain if you are unsure.

To make sure you receive the maximum possible value for your equipment it is important that you keep current photos to show the condition, detailed records of the accessories and any major upgrades you have completed, including proof of the costs associated. These details are what separates your truck

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COVID-19: Reduced Premiums?

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a dramatic impact on our work volume. Due to that drop, in what I believe to be a first, many commercial insurers were offering options to “pause” your policy in an effort to help preserve your cash flow.

Typically, motor carrier insurance must cover all vehicles in your possession, even when they are not specifically declared. Thus, most insurers will not give you a premium reduction for taking a truck off the road without proof it was sold, scrapped or permanently out of service.

If you are in a situation where your work volume has dropped significantly, you may want to speak to your insurance agent about reducing your expense temporarily while the insurance companies seem willing to work with you.

from the dozens of others an adjuster will look at to determine value. Sentimental or historic value is not usually a part of the valuation process, neither are custom paint jobs or other customizations unless you specifically had them covered.

Loss of use may or may not require a separate rider to your insurance policy; ask your agent. I strongly recommend having loss of use included given how long it can take to repair or replace a tow truck, especially a specialty unit like a rotator.

For loss of use to be accurately paid, you must have good business records that clearly show what that piece of equipment typically produces for revenue and profit.

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PASSENGERS

Non-employee passengers are not covered by standard commercial auto insurance. If your company transports customers, make sure your agent is aware so that they can include a business passenger rider. Same for those that allow a spouse, family member or friend to ride along with your drivers; they are not insured and you will be responsible for all their injuries out of your pocket unless you purchase a non-business passenger rider.

I do not recommend allowing non-business passengers as they can be distracting and even with the proper insurance coverage expose your company to extra liability. Additionally, they are prohibited by the FMCSA and many law enforcement contracts without specific written permission.

The same rule applies to pets. (I love my dog, but she does not belong in the truck or yard with me.)

Many policies exclude animal bites unless you purchase additional coverage.

CATASTROPHES

Lastly, let’s not forget about the catastrophic losses we could incur. The heavy towers are already familiar with how insurance companies attempt to deny coverage. Think about the difficulties you have had collecting a fair invoice on a truck wreck … now, apply that to your company should it be your truck involved in the crash. Even outside a crash, are you covered if a driver punctures a fuel tanker while doing a tractor swap or loses a vehicle off the hook that then destroys a building? What about “Acts of God,” such as storm damage to your trucks while away from home base (perhaps at a hotel on a long-distance haul)?

It is important to have this discussion with your agent long before you need to file a claim.

Unfortunately, many wait until they are involved in a loss to even figure out what coverage truly is in their policy. This may be because some towers are afraid their premiums will increase just by asking a question.

Consider though, that even if your premium will increase, isn’t it better to be certain of your coverages and have peace of mind vs. a potential loss that could lead to financial ruin?

As a business owner, you are responsible for the actions of your team, your property and your equipment. Insurance is an investment in your future and should be treated as such.

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Tow Engineer

Back to Basics: Tow Slings

By Terry Abejuela

If a vehicle is heavily damaged in an accident, sometimes a tow sling may be the better bet.

T 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.

he conventional tow sling has been in service in this industry since long before I started in 1977. Though it can be found on some tow trucks today, is the tow sling still a viable piece of equipment?

Though some towers feel that the tow sling is an obsolete piece of equipment, I think it can be another tool in your toolbox for if and when you need it. Whenever possible, vehicles should be towed with a wheel lift or on a car carrier. When this is difficult or not practical, a tow sling might be an option.

Most late model passenger vehicles are susceptible to damage if towed with a tow sling. Lightweight suspension and body parts, aerodynamic designs and

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unibody construction make towing these vehicles difficult to do safely and without damage on a tow sling. However, if a vehicle is severely damaged in a collision it may be safer and quicker to use a tow sling. Larger vehicles like full-size vans and pickup trucks that commonly use a steel frame construction and may be safer to tow on a tow sling to maintain enough weight on the steer axle of the tow truck.

If you’ve never used a tow sling to tow a vehicle before, you should attend a formal training class, spend some time in the field training with an experienced tow sling operator and practice it enough so you can use it safely when you need it.

To effectively use a passenger car tow sling you must have what I call

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standard equipment for a tow sling. This would include the following: • Two 10’ 5/16 chain lengths with a J-hook at one end and a 5/16 T-hook and grab hook at the other end. All chain, hooks and connecting

links should be Grade 70.

• Two 4x4s; one each at 4’ and 5’.

• Two spacer blocks—wood,

rubber or plastic.

• One tow sling including a tow bar, two spacers or extensionarms, two locking pins, two

rubbersling straps and a supportbar or lift plate.

Of course, you also will need secondary or safety chains, tow lights and a steering wheel securement device to safely and legally tow the vehicle.

There are many different types of tow slings available on tow trucks and some are more user-friendly than others. (This article assumes a wheel lift and sling combination truck with an independent upper recovery boom to use with the tow sling, which is one of the more user-friendly units.) Some tow sling units may require some assembly before use. Make sure you read and follow all manufacturer instructions for the safe operation of the tow sling you have on your particular tow truck. It may be a different type of tow sling than this article.

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STEP BY STEP

To perform a basic tow-sling hook-up with the truck used in this article, follow these steps: 1. Lower the wheel lift until it is about 1” off of the ground.

2. Keep the recovery boom close to the height on the cab of the tow truck, unlock the spacer bar arms and use the winch and wire rope to lower the tow sling until is sits just off the wheel lift, but is not touching the ground.

3. Back up with the truck centered on the vehicle to be towed; stop before the sling straps contact the casualty vehicle.

4. Use the winch to lower the tow sling until the tow bar rests on the ground and the rubber sling straps are slack.

5. Extend the spacer bars and position the tow bar appropriately. Depending on the vehicle, the tow bar may be positioned under a strong component of the vehicle.

6. Using the two tow chains, secure the appropriate attachment hook to each side of the vehicle. J-hooks can be used on most vehicles manufactured prior to 1980. When towing a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from the front, the most common attachment point would be the

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9. Some vehicles may require the use of lumber and spacer blocks between the tow chains and a strong component on the vehicle to distribute weight, change the load point or create clearance for the chains or tow bar to avoid damage. The two pieces of 4x4 lumber and spacer blocks will be needed on many late-model vehicles.

10. Using the winch, begin to lift the tow sling until the slack is out of the tow chains. Keep an eye on your hooks, tow chains and lumber to ensure they stay in the correct positions.

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lower control arms. Make sure not to attach to the tie-rod or other steering components. When towing from the rear, the most common attachment point is the rear-axle housing. Make sure the J-hook or chain does not contact brake lines, shock absorbers, fuel tanks or spare tires.

There are newer vehicles where you can still use J-hooks, but it is recommended that the T-hooks or grab hooks be used on vehicles with live axle CV boots such as front-wheel-drive or independent rear suspension.

Most late-model cars are using lightweight materials for suspension components, so it is easy to cause damage if you attached to these components. Make sure you only use reinforced T-hook slots that are at the proper angle for towing. There are holes in vehicles that look like a T-hook slot but are not intended for this use and are not strong enough. If you are not sure which hook to use or where to attach it, you can look in the vehicle owner’s manual or AAA Tow and Service Manual. Information is also available online.

7. Attach each tow chain to the appropriate grab hook on the tow bar and safely wrap it around the tow bar’s grab hook.

8. Attach the free end of the two tow chains to the appropriate grab hook on each side on the support bar leaving just a little slack.

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11. Place the towed vehicle’s transmission in neutral, release the parking/emergency brake and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a steeringwheel securement device. Take extra precautions if you are on a hill to keep the vehicle from rolling.

12. On some tow slings there are two positions in which the locking pins on the spacer bars can be locked.

On most vehicles you would lock the pins in the hole closest to the tow bar. If you lock the pins in the holes that are farther away from the tow bar, it will keep the rear of the towed vehicle farther away from the tailboard

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of the tow truck thus allowing more turning radius … but it also increases the overhang thus reducing weight on the front axle of the tow truck.

13. Raise the tow sling until the tires on the raised end of the towed vehicle are approximately 10” off the ground. Make sure the spacer bar locking pins have engaged. Check the ground clearance at the other end of the towed vehicle. On some vehicles you may need to lower the lifted end a little to create enough ground clearance at the other end. The tow bar end of the spacer bars should not be raised higher than the end attached to the tailboard of the truck.

Raising the tow bar end of the spacer arms higher than the end attached to the tailboard can result in the tow sling folding up during a hard stop.

14. Attach tow lights and safety chains and perform a walk-around inspection to make sure you have covered all the bases before proceeding with the tow.

Conventional sling towing is rarely needed in day-to-day operations, so take the time to practice this technique to remain proficient so you can be confident and safe to use it when needed.

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Jerr-Dan Corp. (jerrdan.com) recently named Bob Nelson as its new VP and GM. Nelson has 25-plus years’ experience in sales and distribution management in business-to-business and manufacturing operations.

“For more than two decades, Bob has contributed to the long-term success of our organization through his efforts at JLG. I look forward to seeing how he advances the towing and recovery side of our business in his new leadership role,” said Frank Bob Nelson Nerenhausen, executive VP, Oshkosh Corp.

“I am honored to lead the future growth and expansion of Jerr-Dan,” said Nelson. “We will continue to grow Jerr-Dan’s market leadership across the towing and recovery industry through increased market share, expansion of aftermarket offerings and widening of our distributor base in support of international expansion.”

Lynch Expands at New Location

Lynch Chicago (lynchchicago.com)—after 28 years at its Bridgeview, Illinois, location—recently opened its new 44,000-sq.-ft. site in Alsip at 4300 W. 123rd St., close to I294, I-57 and I-80.

The new building is more than twice the size of the old one, allowing for additional technicians in both install and repair, a larger parts department and a new state-of-the-art paint and body shop facility. The new eight-acre lot also dwarfs the former three acres, allowing for more parking and a display of

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more equipment.

The company said in a press release that “the new location will allow us to better support our customers and their business needs.”

Honk Thanks Tower Heroes

The folks at roadside assistance app Honk (joinhonk.com) recently created a “Honk for Heroes” video thanking towers for helping to keep the U.S. moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The video can be found at youtu. be/nnTza-p4ZPg, and includes a collage of Honk team members, kids, pets and others holding thank you signs for towers. That’s followed by a quick ditty from the company’s COO, Matt Bijur, who appears with guitar at the ready to croon his own composition: “You’re out there every day, busting your tail for us; taking care of drivers, lending a hand it ain’t no fuss; you’re the best in the business, you’ve

driven a million miles along the way; from all of us at Honk, thank you for being the heroes every day.”

Agero Wins Excellence Awards

Agero has been named a winner in the “Executive of the Year” and “Organization of the Year” categories in the 2020 Excellence in Customer Service Awards presented by Business Intelligence Group.

Agero was recognized by the organization for exceptional leadership, responsive digital tools designed to increase efficiency and enhance performance to provide a seamless experience for motorists and having a highly committed and empathetic team that supports drivers.

“Our selection as a Business Intelligence Group Excellence in Customer Service Award winner underscores our long-standing commitment to delivering exceptional support, efficient service and peace of mind when consumers need it most,” said George Horvat, Agero COO. Source: globenewswire.com.

Talbert Names Top 10 Dealers

Talbert Manufacturing (talbertmfg.com) recently named its top 10 dealers of 2019; Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, New Jersey, was its No. 1 dealer for the 12th year in a row for outstanding performance in trailer sales, service and parts. The dealership was also recognized as the top parts seller for the year.

“Year after year, Hale delivers not only the sales numbers, but the quality service and dependability Talbert stands for to customers up and down the East Coast,” said Troy Geisler, Talbert’s VP of sales and marketing.

“Each of their locations is staffed with some of the most knowledgeable specialists in the industry and provide top-notch customer service.”

Talbert also named Alamo City Trailer Sales of central Texas as the Most Improved Dealer of 2019 and one of the Top 10. The other Top 10

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dealers included Columbus Equipment Co., Columbus, Ohio; Coogle Truck & Trailer Sales, Otterbein, Indiana; Freightliner of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Leslie Equipment Co., Cowen, West Virginia; Lucky’s Trailer Sales, South Royalton, Vermont; Lynch Chicago of Bridgeview, Illinois and Waterford, Wisconsin; Reno’s Trailer Sales & Rental, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania; and Royal Truck & Trailer Sales & Service of northern and eastern Michigan.

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Talbert recently also received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. The SC&RA presents Longevity Awards each year to member companies for their longtime support and dedication to the association and its mission of monitoring and affecting pending legislation and regulatory policies as well as safety concerns and best business practices.

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built over the years by our customers, suppliers and associations such as the SC&RA,” Geisler said. “We are honored to receive this Longevity Award and we want to continue our commitment to be the company customers can count on for the long haul.”

Alt Fuel Tax Credit Retroactively Extended

The Propane Education & Research Council (propane.com) is encouraging propane autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.

Propane autogas fleet operators who apply for the tax credit will be able to claim a credit for every gasoline gallon equivalent of propane purchased, or about 37 cents per gallon.

The bill not only extends the credits through Dec. 31, 2020, but fleet own-

ers can also apply for credits retroactively for any fuel purchases made in 2018 and 2019. Companies have until July 15 to file.

“The extension of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit is a win for fleet managers, allowing them to further take advantage of the financial benefits of propane autogas in addition to the environmental benefits it provides fleets,” said Steve Whaley, director of autogas business development at PERC. The new law also retroactively extends the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, which allows operators to claim up to 30 percent or $30,000 of the cost of installing qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, including propane autogas refueling equipment.

Hino Names Scholarship Recipient

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The winner, Vinaayak Puliyadi, was chosen based on his submission essay on what leadership means to him as well as extracurricular activities and being admitted to a college or university in the fall.

Vinaayak plans to attend Penn State University to study Mechanical Engineering.

DTNA Expands Service Assists

Daimler Trucks North America (daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com) is expanding its suite of service technology and customer solutions with the rollout of Techlane, Service Pre-Authorization and TechAssist this year.

These enhancements to DTNA’s service process are designed to increase technician efficiency and service bay throughout to bring DTNA closer to its goal of 24-hour maximum repair turnaround and uptime for all Freightliner, Western Star, FCCC and Thomas Built Buses customers.

Techlane leverages DTNA’s big data analytics including warranty repair history in connection with fault codes logged during a repair event to provide the technician with a jumpstart in the diagnostic process. The application provides specific guided diagnostics to verify identified components during testing by the technician, as well as an interface to the vehicle’s electronic systems through DTNA’s proprietary diagnostic tool, DiagnosticLink.

The Service Pre-Authorization feature automates the repair approval process to reduce communication lag during a service event. When a fleet enrolls in this service, they establish a repair-cost threshold by dealer, under which repairs will proceed without the need for additional authorization.

Coming later this year, TechAssist is a voice-controlled smartphone app designed to improve technician efficiency by providing audible step-by-step instructions on how to perform repair operations, leaving technicians’ eyes and hands on the repair job.

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There was no damage to the house or car after a Subaru went over a retaining wall (top). Landscaping blocks support the Subaru just aft of its front wheels (middle).

Orcas Towing arrives on scene with one truck for the driveway recovery (bottom). A Subaru Outback rests against a house after crossing over a retaining wall (facing page).

Lifting an Outback Back

By Uzek Susol Orcas Towing; Eastsound, Washington

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n Aug. 12, 2019, we received a call for a Subaru Outback that had hit a house.

Upon arriving at the location, a scene survey was performed to find the Outback had gone over the landscaping blocks used as retaining wall between the house and a parking area as well as parking blocks. The front bumper was touching the side of the house without any damage to either the house or vehicle.

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both front wheels to clear the retaining wall, keeping the oil and transmission pans from being damaged during the recovery.

The best plan would be to use two wreckers with one placed on each side of the Subaru to slingshot it back onto solid ground.

With us being a small operation on a remote island, we always try to use what is on scene. In this case it was our 2001 Ford F-550 with a Chevron 408 wrecker with twin 9,000-lbs. winches with 3/8 swage wire rope.

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A wood 4x4 protects the fender from damage (above). A tree was used for an attachment point to gain vertical lift from one of the winch lines (below).

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The wrecker was backed in with the driver’s side lined up with the driver’s side of the Subaru. Both winches were put in free spool, allowing the winch lines to be held while the boom was raised and extended. Both front wheels on the Outback were rigged using a continuous loop to create an attachment point for the winch lines.

During the site survey, a tree had been examined that was located on the passenger side of the Outback in line with the rear wheels, about 12’ away. Using a ladder, a 3/8” Grade 80 recovery chain was carefully installed around the tree

about 2’ above the roof line of the casualty.

The left winch line had a 4-ton snatch block installed on it that was attached to the chain wrapped around the tree and the hook off the winch line connected to continuous strap on the right front wheel.

Two 3’ 4x4s were placed on the ground behind the Subaru with each one centered on the rear wheels to prevent it from rolling away once the front wheels were back on solid ground.

The right winch line was connected to the continuous strap on the left front wheel.

In order to keep the strap from damaging the fender, a 4x4 wood block was installed with front wheels slightly turned to the left.

Next, both winch lines were tightened to allow one last visual inspection to make sure all of the rigging was installed properly.

The winches were engaged lifting the front end of the Subaru back onto the level ground without any further damage.

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The Subaru was lifted back to the driveway with no further damage to the house, Outback or landscaping.

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What Happens When You’re Too Tall?

By Randall C. Resch

T 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.

he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics estimates that America’s commercial trucking industry carries more than 10 billion tons of freight annually. Six percent, or 600 million tons, of all truck loads were oversized and over-weighted loads.

Due to the sheer number of individual loads being transported, it’s simply a matter of time before a commercial load gets stuffed into some vintage bridge or overpass.

In July 2019, a tractor hauling an aerial lift on a lowboy trailer was making its way down I-95 in Maine. The semi’s driver made it past and under several bridges while traveling at safe highway speeds, until it did implant firmly into one bridge’s overhead structure.

The lift’s upper structure was reportedly stuffed into the bridge where downward pressure of impact caused the lowboy trailer to buckle in half. One news report stated it took as many as six tow trucks to remove the aerial lift from the bridge. The driver suffered serious injuries.

No matter what kind of vehicle is being towed, or the size of the load that’s being transported, how often do you consider the vehicle’s height or the high side load you’re carrying?

You’ve seen them before; these kinds of instances are laughable. If you type, “11 Foot 8 Bridge” into your browser, you’ll see an internationally renowned railroad bridge in Durham, North

Not all bridges are built of the same design and materials, or even in the same era.

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Carolina, nicknamed, “The Can Opener.”

It gained worldwide recognition for a cam that showed RVs, buses and box trucks getting peeled trying to travel underneath. Jürgen Henn, who works in an office nearby, mounted a camera to record trucks and vehicles crashing into “The Can Opener.” Since 2008, Henn has recorded nearly 145 crashes (check out 11foot8.com).

Especially for tow companies serving as rotation towers responding to their state’s quick-clear programs or urban and suburban police calls, there’s a good chance that you’ll be called to help extract a stuck truck—a tall-cubed box truck, RV, or commercial semi hauling a sea container, or other oversize items of equipment being hauled.

Legal length, both in definition and measured length, varies significantly from state to state. There are typical measurements for normal loads, yet permit loads oftentimes allow for taller loads that may include time or day restrictions or requirements for flags, banners, signage, lighting or escort vehicles.

NOT SO EASY

For 25 years now, I’ve been teaching a simple recovery system called, “The Splinter Theory.” Like pulling a splinter from your finger, extracting a stuck truck or obstacle from a low bridge or overhang can be as easy as attaching a single length of wire rope to the casualty and pulling it back out the way it went in. Nothing fancy; the Splinter Theory works for any sized vehicle. However, the speed of impact and the structure being impacted can make an easy reversal problematic.

Depending on just how bad the casualty vehicle or load is stuck, some

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The most dangerous parts of these recoveries is the moment the hard pull commences. Keep people clear of potential falling debris. Image courtesy of 11foot8.com.

tow operators may simply let air out of the stuck vehicle’s tires and back ’em out under their own power. (These are the “easy money” scenarios, right?)

But there are instances where semis, dump trucks and large construction equipment get firmly implanted. While the foremost damage is done, there remains concern and caution that the overhead structure could collapse as the casualty is winched out. When working heavy recovery, clearing the area before heavy pull is initiated is a huge priority for continuing on-scene safety.

Not all bridges are built of the same design and materials, or even in the same era. Age and materials can vary greatly, using a plethora of materials that may include concrete, asphalt, wood beams, steel girders, piping and electrical wiring. Depending on the age of any bridge, impact can compromise the integrity of the bridge. Bridges are subject to years of weather and the elements, even years of unrecognized seismic activity.

Danger also extends to falling debris becoming a top consideration. If you have an OSHA-rated hard hat sitting in your wrecker’s side box, this is a great time to wear it. The entire recovery team should be on high alert for potential falling debris. Part of your initial arrival assessment must determine overhead dangers where work is being conducted.

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When impact occurs to bridges and overhead structures, other factors may change the way recovery is approached. If an explosion or fire ensued after impact, that will deeply weaken the structure.

When you begin making your recovery plan, get out and look to know what hazards and conditions your recovery will include. Impact may expose electrical and high-voltage wires routed along the outer edges of the bridge. At the onset of recovery, report to the Incident Commander, fire command and representative of the power company for an “All clear” before commencing recovery.

The most dangerous part of these kinds of recoveries is the moment hard pull commences. As the casualty is winched free from its location, additional debris is certain to fall. Be sure that all personnel, including police and firefighters, are beyond the debris field.

In nearly all scenarios where a vehicle or equipment item impacts an overhead structure, there typically is some separated part or section of the vehicle or structure that drops to the roadway and separates from the striking vehicle. It’s recommended that a flatbed carrier is dispatched to the scene to act as a support vehicle that transports debris. Support vehicles, per contract, may be restricted to agency requirement; dispatch and respond accordingly.

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NO JUDGMENT

Instead of focusing on the miscalculations of commercial truck drivers or inept rental truck drivers striking overpasses with a too-tall vehicle or load, the same possibility exists for tow services hauling product, whether on standard size flatbed carriers or heavy-haul trailers.

Towers are reminded that overhead clearance must be measured for each vehicle and load, tow and transport, regardless of size or class of tow operations.

The easiest way to confirm that the load you’re carrying or the vehicle you’re towing isn’t too tall; simply use a measuring tape or employ a

measuring stick. The operational word being “use;” that is, initiate a visual inspection that accompanies an appropriate (physical) measuring device or accessory.

When you’re in the business of transporting commercial equipment, buses and tall vehicles, it’s expected you premeasured each vehicle or item to meet legal requirements.

It’s important you know the exact dimensions, weight and height of your load in order to plan for the proper transport method and path of travel.

The actions of the motoring public ensure us towers a continued stream of recovery work. While it’s understood that these kinds of recoveries are occasional events, the process of safe recovery and solid onscene protocol is necessary. If your company is a heavy wrecker service provider, make this a topic for your next safety meeting.

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American Towman Expositions Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869, Dennie American Towman Magazine Warwick, NY, 800-READ TOW, Dennie American Transportation Insurance Group Castle Rock, CO, 407-472-9600, Chip American Wrecker Sales Albany, NY, 800-433-4210, Paul *AmeriDeck™ (See ad on page 24) Saegertown, PA, 866-890-2311, Joshua Oertly 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 Association of Professional Towers - Ohio Columbus, OH, 330-519-9224, Joe Hollabaugh Astralease Assoc.

Hauppauge, NY, 800-390-5251, Michael Atlanta Wrecker Sales (See ad on page 27) Chesnee, SC, 800-313-2040, Martin Atlantic Emergency Solutions Manassas, VA, 800-442-9700, Marcus *Atomic LED Smithfield, RI, 401-232-9900, Kyle Aumsville Equipment Sales Aumsville, OR, 866-994 3473, Skip Austin Hinds Motors Arab, AL, 256-586-8161, Greg Austin Insurance 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 13, 67) San Franciso, CA, 888-501-5385, John hn

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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 Baremotion New York, NY, 914-792-8360, Sam Base Engineering Saint John, MO, 800-924-1010 Battelini Wrecker Sales Landisville, NJ, 856-697-9595, Anthony Beacon Funding Corp.

Northbrook, IL, 800-866-6396, Toby *Beacon Software (See ad on page 25) 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 California Tow Truck Assn (CTTA) (See ad on page 78) Sacramento, CA, 916-617-2882, Eric Calvin Berkey Enterprises (See ad on page M89) Columbus, OH, 614-928-3814, Sales Canadian Towing Equipment Ayr, Ontario, 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 Compton, CA, 800-476-8802, Victor Centerpointe Insurance Services Camarillo, CA, 800-451-8766 ext.107, Robert Central California Truck & Trailer (See ad on W89) Cherry Valley, CA, 909-810-3210, Ed Marx Channel Islands Leasing & Loan Ojai, CA, 800-879-9987, Vincent Chase Insurance Agency Plantation, FL, 800-940-4301, Rick *Chelsea Products Div. of Parker Olive Branch, MS, 662-895-1011, Stephen Uszak Chesapeake Automotive Equipment Chesapeake, MO, 800-604-9653, Pat Chester Point Insurance Chester, NJ, 732-320-7032, Steve Chevrolet Warren, MI, 800-TO-CHEVY,

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory *Chevron Mercer, PA, 800-886-6400, *Chevron Commercial (See ad on page 67) 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 Cirrus Response Thousand Oaks, CA, 818-821-0399, Darren 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 Dollies Medford, OR, 800-332-9220, Chris 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 Hindman 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 Wrecker & Equip. Sales (See ad on page 61) Kingston Springs, TN, 800-628-5212, Davi Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales of FL Orlando, FL, 407-628-4160, Scott *CTech Mfg. Weston, WI, 315-355-8842, D. Cowan Cummins Columbus, IN, 800-DIESELS, Cummins Power Systems Bristol, PA, 215-785-6005, E. Riley *Custer Products Ltd (See ad on page 79) 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 Greencastle, PA, 800-453-2626, Chris Lomabrdi *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

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Deep South Wrecker Sales (See ad on page 57) 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, Ontario, 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, 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 19) Jenks, OK, 918-298-8300, Jeremy Robinson *Driveline Buddy Stockton, CA, 209-401-0069, Kim Driver Locate Phoenix, AZ, 888-801-9529, Victor *Dual-Tech (See ad on page 23) Bean Station, TN, 800-852-0345, Joanne *Durabilt by Durbin (See ad on page 26) Broadview, IL, 708-223-0258, Mark or Martin *Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. (See ad on page 25) 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, 800-849-2178, Tim *East Penn Truck Equip.

Bethlehem/Mercer, PA, 724-342-1800, 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 41) 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 Solutions Gig Harbor, WV, 977-253-2665, Ed Grubbs Epplers Truck Sales Firebaugh, GA, 800-800-7997, R. Ormonde Equipment Gateway Maple, Ontario, 866-588-7599, Errol Cowan Equipment Sales & Service Bloomfield, NJ, 973-743-7516, Dan *Erkin World Power Kuyucak, Aydin, +90 541 371 2932, Erkan Gunduzalp ERSCA CTTA (See ad on page 78) Sacramento, CA, 916-617-2882 ext.114, Eric Evolution Insurance Brokers Chicago, IL, 877-678-7342 *Excel Sportswear Trafford, PA, 800-697-8882, Steve Eye3Data Madison, OH, 513-770-0550, Amin *EZ Spare Wheel (See ad on page W90) Roswell, GA, 404-277-8160, Ginny

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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, 805-874-2242, Tony Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales Crossville, TN, 888-589-9773, Gene Five Star Registration 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 Ind. Towing & Recovery Association 239-693-4872, Kevin Fox Florida State Title Search Miami, FL, 305-279-9110 Florida Wrecker Sales Tampa, FL, 813-626-2144, Ryan

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*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, 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 N87) 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 Garmat USA Englewood, CO, 303-781-6802, Debbie Tetor *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 91) 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 /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 Phoenix, AZ, 602-431-2227, Dave *Got Towing Uniforms South Gate, CA, 323-357-0133, Yansi or Alfredo 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 Guniwheel Alpharetta, GA, 888-554-6464, Sergio or Mike *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 Back Cover) Novi, MI, 284-699-9300, Derek Kline Holly’s Towing Dispatch Farmington, CT, 800-730-3909, Kathleen *Holmes Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, Kipp 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 Equipment Ft. Worth, TX, 800-969-8246, Tom

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*I TOW IN 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 Illusions Wraps Fredericksburg, VA, 540-710-9727 *In The Ditch Towing Products 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 Insurancehub, Lawrenceville, GA, 877-341-5728 Int’l Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame Chattanooga, TN, 432-267-3132

Integrated Vehicle Equip. Leasing (See ad on page 28) Melville, NY, 631-439-1266 ext.20, Doreen Aragona Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing (See ad on page 75) 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 Des Moines, 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 Commercial 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 (See ad on page 5) Hagerstown, MD, 800-926-9666, Sales *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 *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 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 Janesville, WI, 855-577-7342, Randy Salem *Landoll (See ad on page 21) Marysville, KS, 800-428-5655, Jim Ladner LED Lights Rockledge, FL, 321-690-2462, Christina Legacy Plus Newbury Pk, 855-INS-4TOW, Michael or Chuck Cagley Len Zermenos (See ad on page 42-43) Dalton, OH, 330-323-5165, Len 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

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory Localis Las Vegas, NV, 702-530-3644, Owen Lockmasters Nicholasville, KY, 800-654-0637, Steve *Lodar USA (See ad on page 40) Henrietta, TX, 888-685-6327, Steven Chavez Lube-A-Boom Indianapolis, IN, 317-578-3961, Jonathan Roberts 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 Chicago (See ad on page 37) Alsip, IL, 708-233-1112, Mike Lynch Towing & Recovery Equipment Waterford, WI, 262-514-4000, Michael

M M & B Distributing Hollywood, FL 954-920-5669, Harvey *Mach 1 Services (See ad on page 29) San Antonio, TX, 210-503-5880, Laura *Magna Tech Chanute, KS, 620-431-3490 Magnolia Wrecker Sales Brandon, MS, 601-825-6400, Sales *Manufacturer Express (ME) 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 InsuranceTechnology 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 35) Woodbridge, VA, 855-494-4353, Jeff *Matjack Jumbo SafeLift (See ad on page 57) Indianapolis, IN, 800-827-3755, John Jr. Matthews Garage Cartersville, GA, 770-382-0900, Jeremy Mayflower Publishing Cranston, RI, 401-275-0254, Paul McCandless International Trucks North Las Vegas, NV, 702-633-7181, Matt McMahon Truck Centers (See ad on page M87) Columbus, OH, 614-252-3111, Paul Menzel Technologies Sun Prairie, WI, 608-422-4844, Support MercurySend.com Wilmington, DE, 347-791-6542, Adam *Metro Tow Trucks Ottawa, Ontario, 866-924-1675, Nicholas Metrocom (See ad on page 24) New York, NY, 212-352-7400, Bob 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 Pataskala, OH, 740-739-6034, Tyler Frey *Mile Marker Pompano Beach, FL, 954-782-0604, *Miller Industries (See ad on page 11) Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, Kipp Millner-Haufen Tool Co. Nashville, TN, 888-365-3301, Garren

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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 & Recovery Prof. Inc. Tupelo, 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 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 Three Forks, 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 Denver, IA, 800-999-7064, Jeff Riley MPH Industries Owensboro, KY, 270-685-6302, Red Mr. Key Tags Alberta, CAN, 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, JC 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 page N88) 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 3) 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 Custom Flatbed & Trailer Glen Falls, NY, 518-623-0073, Dom

Northeast Wrecker Sales Albany, NY, 518-573-8232, Paul Northern Truck Equipment, Corp.

Sioux Falls, SD, 605-543-5206 *NRC Industries Abbotsford, QE, 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 Whitefish, MT, 406-863-6054, Mike Peterson

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O’Hare Truck Service Northlake, IL, 847-455-7750, Patrick *Oasis Laguna Hills, CA, 949-768-4311, Dan Oklahoma Wrecker Owners Association Oklahoma City, OK, 405-319-1724, Chris Puckett *Olson and Company Chance, MD, 4107847029, Wayne Omadi Provo, UT, 801-836-2292, Scott Omega Comp HR Sacramento, CA, 888-540-0752, Denny OMG National (See ad on page M92, N87, S88, W92) Plantation, FL, 800-789-4619, Jesse *One Form Certified Mailers Miami, FL, 305-279-9110, Bruce OnlineParkingPass.com Beltsville, MD, 301-685-6200, Rick *Onspot of North America Stratford, CT, 203-377-0777, Sales OPS Carey, OH, 419-396-4041, Dan 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, 800-663-0096, Sales Pacific Gen. Ins. afl. of Robertson Ryan & Asso.

(See ad on page M91) Westmont, IL, 800-888-0545, Pat Palfinger North America Niagara Falls, Ontario, 800-567-1554 *Paratech Frankfort, IL, 800-435-9358, Peter Pardo’s Sales & Service Richmond, IN, 765-966-2669, Paul Patriot Sales & Service Plainsville, MA, 508-643-9201, Jon Casali 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 Sales (See ad on page W87) San Antonio, TX, 423-827-2901, Randy Olson Pennsylvania Towing Association Harrisburg, PA, 877-736-6869, Dan Spies

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*Penny Pockets (See ad on page 40) Swansea, MA, 508-679-5536, Larry Penske Truck Leasing Service Redding, PA, 844-780-9996, Steve *Performance Advantage Co. (See ad on page M91) Lancaster, NY, 888-514-0083, Tom Permco Hydraulics Streetsboro, OH, 330-626-2801, Bob *Peterbilt Denton, TX, 817-591-4000 *Peterson Mfg. Co. Grandview, MO, 816-765-2000 PGM Recovery Systems Murrieta, CA, 619-427-8540, Rich *Phoenix USA (See ad on page 28) Cookesville, TN, 931-526-6128, Customer Service *Photo Card Specialists (See ad on page 29) Eau Claire, WI, 715-839-9102, Linda Biddle *Pierce Sales Henrietta, TX, 940-538-5643, Sales Pillow Protection Corp.

Edmonton, Alberta, 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 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, Sam Professional Towers Association of Nebraska York, NE, 402-362-4145, Jo Anne Hitz Professional Towing & Rec. Operators of Illinois IL, 800-423-3249, Ed Forsythe Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (See ad on page 39) Orlando, FL, 407-296-3316, Mike 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 Questx St. Johns, MI, 888-295-2584, Rex Quick Draw Tarpaulin Sys. (See ad on page 29) Dearborn, MI, 877-945-8277, Sales Dept.

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 Tulsa, OK, 800-777-2760, Brady Randall Resch Training Hemet, CA, 619-807-3177, Randall *Ranger SST Cleveland, OH, 440-498-1495, Jim Shellhaas *Ratler.com Scarborough, Ontario, 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 78) 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, Denny 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 Miami, FL, 888-293-6672, Jason Roadside Protect 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 Las Vegas, NV, 702-283-5026, Robertson Ryan

Rush Towing Systems 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 *Sagness Tow Truck Builder Markham, Ontario, 905-856-1200, Carmine Sanderson Truck Equipment (See ad on page 23) Glendale, AZ, 623-842-8787, Shawn Santander Bank (See ad on page 44) Melville, NY, 800-238-4009, Michael Santiam Enterprises Lyons, OR, 800-282-2793, Mike Sea Crest Insurance Agency (See ad on page W87) Laguna Hills, CA, 949-951-5900, Mark Select Truck & Equipment (See ad on page M90) Columbia, MO, 800-896-2120, Karl *Sepson US Pittsburgh, PA, 412-444-5490, Katy Ladner Services & Materials Fenton, MO, 800-428-8185, Customer Service Shield Solutions Oconomowoc, WI, 920-474-7502, Brad Sierra Pacific Insurance Ser. (See ad on page W89) Mountain View, CA, 800-520-1641, 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 (See ad on page 79) Milledgeville, GA, 855-269-5347, Nate Sonetics Corp.

Portland, OR, 800-833-4558, Julie *Sound Off Signal Hudsonville, MI, 800-338-7337, Lynda South Dakota Towing Association Sioux Falls, SD, 605-332-2173, Randy Hofer South West Tow Operators Richardson, TX, 972-247-9454, Tommy Southern California Tow Equipment Anaheim, CA, 800-400-8085, Kamy Southwest Communications Lancaster, OH, 740-277-1751, Natalie or Rob Specialty Vehic. Equip. & Funding Grp (See ad on page 15) Melville, NY, 631-753-6611, Pete Jr. Spectrum Truck Painting Lewisville, TX, 469-337-3253, Todd *SpeedBinders.com (See ad on page 22) Canal Fulton, OH, 330-495-2409, Steve *SpeedTech Lights Buda, TX, 800-757-2581, A. Knoy *Spill Tackle Long Beach, MS, 228-206-1449, Jacob

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory Spirit Ride Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869 ext. 221, Iice SSCS Salinas, CA, 800-972-7727, Al *Stamp Works Waco, TX, 800-758-2743, Sholom *Star Headlight Avon, NY, 585-226-9500, Jeff Statewide Towing Association Southborough, MA, 508-303-6699, Kim Lowell *Steck Manufacturing (See ad on page 40) 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 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 *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 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 Spring, 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, Mr. Walsh 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

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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 Club Palo Alto, CA, 800-611-1390, Tow Dispatch Service Frisco, TX, 972-567-7299, Sal TowXpo Dallas (See ad on page W83) San Antonio, TX, 800-832-3869, Tommy Tow Industries (See ad on page W92) West Covina, CA, 888-675-0364, Tony Tow Life Largo, FL, 727-224-3245, Kevin *Tow Program Naperville, IL, 888-834-1123, Dennis *Tow Ramps (By Brute Industries) 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 Management Software (See ad on page 2) St. Clair, MI, 810-320-5063, Tom Bacon TowIndustryWeek.com Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869, Dennie 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, Drew TowingWebsites.com Winter Garden, FL, 855-385-3338, Sam Lombardi TowLot.com Overland, KS, 913-262-3300, Joe Towman Games (See ad on page M, N, S83) Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869 *TowMate (See ad on page 26) 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 Dallas, TX, 469-774-0340, Dan Messina *TowTruckads.com Bellaire, TX, 832-429-7727, Kevin Newman TowTruckLocator.com (See ad on page M90) N. Las Vegas, NV, 702-205-2411, K. Roberts TowXchange Chattanooga, TN, 866-800-8677, Nathan TowZing Fort Lauderdale, FL, 239-289-7410, Bud *Tracker Management Systems Independence, OH, 800-445-2438, R. Nunnari *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 Tri-State Towing Equipment Westbury, NY, 516-338-9333, Tom Tri-State Trailer Sales Pittsburgh, PA, 412-747-777, Steve Amsdell *Triple K Industries Sioux Falls, SD, 800-624-2892, Jamie *Tru-Hitch Torrington, CT, 800-450-8659, Marty Truck Body Sales (See ad on page W90) Sacramento, CA, 916-395-8641, Brandon Neal *Truck Covers USA San Diego, CA, 858-622-9135, Kim Tremelling Truck Crane International Baltimore, MD, 443-392-5927, Paul Frailey *TruckMax 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

U 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

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*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 (See ad on page 77) Vienna, VA, 888-461-3621, Bill Maddox US Bank, Corp.

Walnut Creek, CA, 510-691-2215, Jack *US Fleet Tracking 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 Utility Pro High-Visibility NYC, NY, 212-221-9800, Don Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX (See ad on page W91) Houston, TX, 713-821-6300, Leslea Loring or Doris Cozart

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Verdant Commercial Capital Cincinnati, OH, 513-394-7717, Craig 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

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*VTS Systems Software Magnolia, TX, 877-374-7225 ext. 2, Lisa Perez *Vulcan Equipment Co. Ooltewah, TN, 800-489-2401, Barney

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*Warn Industries 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 (See ad on page 39) Ellicott City, MD, 800-425-4455, Kevin West Virginia Towing & Recovery Association WV, 304-984-1869, Darrell Summers Western Automotive Products Santa Clara, CA, 800-323-2031, Steve *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 (See ad on page 24) Orrville, OH, 330-684-4000, Drew Willamette Financial Portland, OR, 503-639-6171, T. Spelman *Winches, Inc. (See ad on page W91) 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 Services Granite Bay, CA, 877-789-1523, Steve Priddle Worldwide Equip. Sales of CA Santa Fe Springs, CA, 562-287-5200, B. Wilson/P.Winer Worldwide Equipment Sales 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

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XINSURANCE Pwrd by Evolution Ins. Brokers, LC (See ad on page S87) Sandy, UT, 877-585-2853, David *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 Danbury, CT, 800-446-5257, Al *ZF Industries Vernon Hills, IL, 847-478-6868 *Zip’s/AW Direct Truck Equipment New Hampton, IA, 800-222-6047, Adam

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Apparel 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO AASP/PA; Harrisburg, PA *American Safety & Supply; Springfield, MA *Anchor Graphics; Pilot Point, TX *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Clean Diesel Specialists; Anaheim, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN *Dicke Safety Prod; Downers Grove, IL DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.;Mercer, 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 Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Keen Utility; Milwaukee, WI Keris Industries; Bethpage, NY McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Mytee Product; AuroraOH Nitro Motor Sports; Wellsboro, PA *Penny Pockets; Swansea, MA Rocky Mtn Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Safe Reflections; St. Paul, MN Tow Life; Largo, FL Twin Cities Wrkr 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 Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *WrkrWear.com; Palm City, FL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s Truck Equip; 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 Florida State Title Search; Miami, FL Insurance Auto Auctions; Westchester, IL TowLot.com; Overland, KS 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO *A1 Infrared Tech; East Port, NY Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN House of Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Kaper II; Kelso, WA Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL *Olson and Company; Chance, MD *OTC/SPX; Owatonna, MN Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *RealWheels Corp.; Gurnee, IL

Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *TruckMax; Miami, FL *Trux Accessories; Laval, QC Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Axle Covers B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer ; Portsmouth, VA *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI Motor Guardian Cam; Arlington Heights, IL New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA 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 Sys; Henderson, NY Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Synergy Truck Equip; 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 Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Battery Equipment AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN Lynch Towing & Rec. Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrkr 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 *Superior Signals; Olathe, KS Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL *TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Transportation Info. Sys (TIS); N. Hollywood, CA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Brakes & Brake Equipment Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Automotive Industrial Sol. (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; Portsmouth,VA Equip 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 Towing & Rec Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH New England Wrkr 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 Equip; Glendale, AZ *Superior Signals; Olathe, KS Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Tri-State Trailer Sales; Pittsburgh, PA *TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equip; 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 Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Cables, Chains, Hooks, Slings AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE *Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Ford; Winder, GA all-Grip Vehicle Recovery System; Sedalia, CO American Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind Solutions (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Baremotion; New York, NY Battelini Wrkr Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron; Mercer, PA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA

Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr 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 Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; Portsmouth,VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrkr 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 Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA *I TOW IN; Bellevue, KY Insta-Chain; Springville, UT *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford,WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS *Manufacturer Express (ME); Wood-Ridge, NJ *Marlow Ropes; Plymouth, MA Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA *Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; Indianapolis, IN McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH *Mile Marker; Pompano Beach, FL New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL *Onspot of North America; Stratford, CT Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *R-O-M, a Safe Fleet Brand; Belton, MO R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equip; Kenton, OH *RimSling; New Hampton, IA Robert Young’s NRC Sales ; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mtn Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA

*Speed Binders

Canal Fulton, OH Steven@speedbinders.com

330-495-2409

Speed Binders manufactures impact or drill operated chain binders. They are faster, safer and tension retaining.

speedbinders.com

Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL *TW Products; Jessup, MD Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West Coast Towing Equip; Sacramento, CA *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO Worldwide Equip. Sales; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Car Carriers (manufacturers) All American Jerr-Dan; Old Bridge, NJ *Danco Products; Greencastle, PA *Detroit Wrkr 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 & low-pro 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 & carriers. Best warranty in the business.

dynamictow.com

*Jerr-Dan

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 nationwide distributor network. Find your Jerr-Dan distributor by visiting

*Kilar Manufacturing; Hubbard, OH McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, 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 Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ *TruckMax; Miami, FL *Vulcan Equip Co.; Ooltewah, TN *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY

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

jerrdan.com

Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA

Work the non-traffic side - Stay Safe!

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Len Zermenos

Dalton, OH lenzermenos@gmail.com

330-323-5165

Specializing in new Ford & Chevy rollbacks with Kilar rollback beds made to our specs. Over 40 trucks in stock!

Mercedes quality and strength at a KIA price!

lenzermenos.com *Lynch Chicago; Alsip, IL Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA 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 Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA

Peak Wrecker Sales

San Antonio, TX randy.olson@peakwrecker.com

423-827-2901

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

peakwrecker.com R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equip; Kenton, OH Robert Young’s NRC Sales & Srvice; Roanoke,VA Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mtn.n Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Royal Truck Body; Paramount, CA Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Southern Cal.Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Todd Equip; Phoenix, AZ Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tow World; Hawthorne, CA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD

Worldwide Equip. Sales ; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL Wrkr Warehouse; Rockwall, TX *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Chrome Accessories 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO *Access Tools; Miami, FL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip.; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY DFW Truck; Canton, TX *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer ; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; /Mercer, PA *ECCO; Boise, ID Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH *Federal Signal; University Park, IL Fitzgerald Wrkr Sales; Crossville, TN Future Wrkr 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 Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Kaper II; Kelso, WA *Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA L & T Services; Rockford, IL Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH *New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Nussbaum Equip; 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 Equip Co.; Houston, TX *RealWheels Corp.; Gurnee, IL Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equip; Kenton, OH Robert Young’s NRC Sales ; Roanoke,VA Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Sirens & Emergency Beacons; Fairchance, PA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL *TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *Trux Accessories; Laval, QC USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

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Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY *Whelen Engineering Co.; Chester, CT *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA Worldwide Equip. Sales ; Santa Fe Springs, CA *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA Cohen Business Services; Moorpark, CA

Collection Agency Finex Group; San Jose, CA Florida State Title Search; Miami, FL Lien Enforcement; San Jose, CA CRASHFILM; Plano, TX

Collsion Film Dom’s Protective Film; Mountainside, NJ East Coast Truck & Trailer ; Portsmouth, VA ROI Protective Tape; Northampton, PA Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL

Communication / Intercoms Cirrus Response; Thousand Oaks, CA Custom Radio Corp.; Fort Wayne, IN Driver Locate; Phoenix, AZ *Eartec Co.; Narragansett, RI Metrocom; New York, NY *Mobile Create USA; Santa Ana, CA RP Recovery Consulting; Warners, NY Southwest Communications; Lancaster, OH

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 Equip; Columbia, PA NXGEN; Whitefish, MT Sanderson Truck Equip; 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 Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH PDSI, ProfDispatch Services; Sherwood, OR PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ Pop - A - Lock; Lafayette, LA

*Ranger SST; Cleveland, OH Roadside Protect; Itasca, IL Tow Dispatch Service; Frisco, TX Towing Dispatch Services; Sandy, OR Transit Pros; Lee’s Summit, MO Transportation Info. Sys (TIS); N. Hollywood, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL *UR International; Sugar Land, TX *Urgent.ly; Vienna, VA *US Fleet Tracking; Edmond, OK

ECM Programming Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH

Electronics AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Base Engineering; Saint John, Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Digital Ally Safety & Video Sys.; Lenexa, KS *ECCO; Boise, ID ECM Performance; Fort Lauderdale, FL eimpound.com; Las Vegas, NV Equip 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 McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI *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 Wrkr 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 Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL *Rear View Safety; Brooklyn, NY RV Cams; Baton Rouge, LA *Sound Off Signal; Hudsonville, MI The Wireless Exper / AT&T Retailer; Toms River, NJ Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL *TJR Equip & Controls; Downers Grove, IL

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer *Manufacturer

*Tomar Electronics; Gilbert, AZ *TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Transportation Info. Sys (TIS); N. Hollywood, CA Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX VieVu; Seattle, WA *Wired Rite Systems; Santa Rosa, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Emergency Lighting & Lightbars *Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Ford; Winder, GA American Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY *Atomic LED; Smithfield, RI Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Baremotion; New York, NY Battelini Wrkr Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Calvin Berkey Enterprises; Columbus, OH Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN

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

800-490-3158

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

*Kaper II; Kelso, WA L & T Services; Rockford, IL LED Lights; Rockledge, FL Lynch Towing & Recov. Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario MPH Industries; Owensboro, KY Mytee Product, Aurora, OH New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Nite Beam; Kalamazoo, MI Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; 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 Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO *Signal Vehicle Products; E. Syracuse, NY Sirens & Emergency Beacons; Fairchance, PA Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA *Sound Off Signal; Hudsonville, MI *SpeedTech Lights; Buda, TX *Star Headlight; Avon, NY Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ *Tech International; Johnstown, OH Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL *Tomar Electronics; Gilbert, AZ Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA

custerproducts.com Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA DFW Truck; Canton, TX *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC *ECCO; Boise, ID Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH *Federal Signal; University Park, IL Fitzgerald Wrkr Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrkr Sales; Amsterdam, NY G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *Grote Industries; Madison, IN Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Hella; Peachtree City, GA House of Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD

*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 TowPartsNow; Portland, OR

Work the non-traffic side - Stay Safe!

Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *TruckMax; Miami, FL *Trux Accessories; Laval, QC Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN *Unity Manufacturing Co.; Chicago, IL USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ

*Will-Burt Company 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 *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West Coast Towing Equip; Sacramento, CA West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Whelen Engineering Co.; Chester, CT *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA Worldwide Equip. ; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Emergency Starters Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ *TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY

Engines / Sales & Services Clean Diesel Specialists; Anaheim, CA Clean Seal; South Bend, IN Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Cummins; Columbus, IN Cummins Power Systems; Bristol, PA Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY *DewEze Mfg. Co.; Harper, KS *Dieselsite; Homosassa, FL *East Penn Truck Equip.; /Mercer, PA Frontier Truck Parts; Grand Rapids, MI Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO *Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford,WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH New England Wrkr 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 Equip; Glendale, AZ Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA *TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *ZF Industries; Vernon Hills, IL

Equip Financing / Leasing AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Access Commercial Capital; Lake Success, NY AIS:Automotive & Ind.Solutions; Conyers, GA Akins Ford; Winder, GA Alliance Funding Group; Tusin, CA Ascentium Capital; Kingwood, TX Astralease Assoc.; Hauppauge, NY Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Solutions (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; 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 & Equip.; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Fitzgerald Wrkr Sales; Crossville, TN GE Capital Fleet Services; Eden Prairie, MN

Integrated Vehicle Equip. Leasing

Melville, NY doreen@integratedleasing. com

631-439-1266 ext.20

A direct lender in the tow truck industry we offer leasing & finance programs for new, used, light, medium & heavyduty. We are here to help you help others.

integratedleasing.com

Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing Roseland,NJ

sales@intel.com 973-403-7788

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

intekleasing.com *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Murphy Bank; Fresno, CA Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY

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*Manufacturer

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

Equip Financing / Leasing con’t.

R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Sys; Henderson, NY Rick’s Truck & Equip; Kenton, OH *Sagness Tow Truck Bldr; Markham, Ontario Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ

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. Visit us online at

santanderbank.com/cevf

Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO

Specialty Vehicle Equip. & Funding Group

Melville,NY marketing@ specialtyvehiclefunding.

TomTom Telematics; Burlington, MA TowTrax; Dallas, TX Transportation Info. Sys (TIS); N. Hollywood, CA Traxxis GPS Solutions; Miami, FL *TruckMax; Miami, FL *US Fleet Tracking; Edmond, OK 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 Industrial Sol (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *Lanair Waste Oil Heaters; Janesville, WI New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH *TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

Heavy Duty Rigging Baremotion; New York, NY *Best Tools; Gravette, AR East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO *RimSling; New Hampton, IA *TowToolz; Naples, FL

specialtyvehiclefunding.

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

GPS AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Budget GPS; Chattanooga, TN C3LS; Boca Raton, FL Digital Ally Safety & Video Sys; 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 Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI Mobile Relay Associates; Paramount, CA Mobile Video Computing Solutions; Troy, MI New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ *Pro-Vision Video Systems; Byron Center, MI *Ranger SST; Cleveland, OH *Safety Track; Belleville, MI Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ *Teletrac; Garden Grove, CA

Sea Crest Insurance Agency Laguna Hills, CA

mark@seacrestins. com 949-951-5900

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.

seacrestinsurance.com

Sierra Pacific Insurance Services Mountain View, CA jc@sierrapacificagency.com

800-520-1641

Sierra Pacific has access to 98% of all newly written tow insurance policies in California for 2020. Backed by 12 years experience writing tow risks.

sierrapacificagency.com

Insurance

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.

R. A. Storelee Ins Agency; Benicia, CA

AAA Commercial Insurance; Casa Grande, AZ Amell Agency, The;The Woodlands, TX American Trans. Ins. Grp; Castle Rock, CO Arrowhead Auto. Ins. ; Overland Park, KS Austin Insurance; Paducah, KY Centerpointe Insurance Services; Camarillo, CA Chase Insurance Agency; Plantation, FL Chester Point Insurance; Chester, NJ Commercial Best Ins. ; 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 Insu. ; Escondido, CA Gantt Insurance Agency; Farmville, VA GSI Insurance; Waukesha, WI Hanks Insurance Group; Corsicana, TX Health Insurance Specialist; Richardson, TX Hub International; San Antonio, TX ICW Grp. Ins. Cos./Auto Comp Ins.; Wdlnd Hills, CA ISC Coverage; West Palm Beach, FL KBK Insurance Group; Hanrahan, LA Legacy Plus; Newbury Park, Lubnau Gonzalez Insurance Agency; Irvine, CA Martens Johnson Insurance Rockville, MD

Pacific General Insurance an affiliate of Robertson Ryan & Associates Westmont,IL pgia13@aol.

800-888-0545

Writing insurance for towing, repossession, & auto transport.

towtruckinsuranceusa.com Progressive Comm. Ins. ; Highland Hgts., OH

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Recovery Specialist Insur. Gp.; Manassas, VA Robert Bell Insurance Brkrs; Fallbrook, CA RRA Tow Truck Insurance; Las Vegas, NV SteelTow Insurance; Enterprise, AL Towing Operators Protector Plan; Tampa, FL Travis Barlow Insurance; Pooler, GA UIS Agency; Thiels, NY UIS Insurance Services; Rancho Cordova, CA Universal Underwriters Ins.; Overland Pk., KS Western Truck Insurance; Encino, CA WorldClass Ins. Services; Granite Bay, CA

XINSURANCE Powered

by Evolution Insurance Brokers, LC Sandy, UT info@xinsurance.com

877-585-2853

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

XINSURANCE.com Jump Start Equip AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Akins Ford; Winder, GA Associated Equip Corp.; St Louis, MO B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Jiffy Jump; Eastport, NY

Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA *Peterson Mfg. Co.; Grandview, MO *Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL Red Peak Camera Sys; Henderson, NY Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA *Sound Off Signal; Hudsonville, MI TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, 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 Equip. Sales ; Santa Fe Springs, CA

Lifts & Hoists AIS: Auto. & Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA Akins Ford; Winder, GA

*AmeriDeck™

Saegertown, PA info@amerideck.com

866-890-2311

The AmeriDeck™ In-Bed Lift System is the smart, bolton solution to increase the versatility and utilization of your full-size pickup truck for towing and recovery.

amerideckproducts.com *Ari-Herta; Cincinnatti, OH Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Chesapeake Auto Equip; Chesapeake, MO Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY *Durabilt by Durbin; Broadview, IL East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Mohawk Lifts; Amersterdam, NY New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northern Truck Equip, 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 Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ SLEC; Baltimore, MD *Stertil-Koni/Omer USA; Baltimore, MD Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ T & L Lift Equip; Mobile, AL Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR *Zendex Tool Corporation; Danbury, CT

Work the non-traffic side - Stay Safe!

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory Lockout Tools AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE *Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Ford; Winder, GA Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA DFW Truck; Canton, TX East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip 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 Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *LiveView GPS; Valencia, CA Lockmasters; Nicholasville, KY Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA Mayflower Publishing; Cranston, RI *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Keyless; Spring Grove, IL New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH *Next Generation Tool Co.; Middleburg, FL Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sales & Service; Roanoke,VA Rocky Mtn Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Russ Automotive; Fulton, MO Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO *Signal Vehicle Products; E. Syracuse, NY *Slide Lock Tool Co.; Denham Springs, LA Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA

*Steck Manufacturing Dayton, OH Sales@steckmfg.com

Transpor Info. Systems (TIS); N. Hollywood, CA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO Worldwide Equip. Sales Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Xtreme Air Wedge; Jacksonville, FL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Motor Clubs/Call Providers 1-800-Rescue-911; St. Petersburg, FL AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE

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 Access Roadside Assistance; Langley, BC

Agero

Medford, MA Jbooton@agero.com

866-219-8136

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 Alliance of Auto. Svc. Prov; Harrisburg, PA

Allstate Roadside

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 Southern Cal. Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Industries; West Covina, CA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR

Northbrook,IL jeremy.klein@allstate

469-734-6632,

Allstate Roadside is fueling your business with industry-leading tools, resources and awardwinning technology. Join the network that supports you.

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

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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 17 million GEICO customers with the best providers across the nation.

geico.com

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

*Mach 1 Services

San Antonio,TX laura.narpaul@mach1services. com

210-503-5880

Mach1 is the on-demand, fully automated app that works for you! Join our network and connect directly with customers at your rate.

Veteran-owned & supported.

mach1services.com Motorcycle Towing Services; Denver, IA Nation Safe Drivers; Boca Raton, FL National Automobile Club; Foster City, CA Penske Truck Leasing Service; Redding, PA Pinnacle/Coach-Net; Hickory Creek, TX Quest Towing Services; St. Johns, MI Road America Motor Club; Miami, FL Roadside Protect; Itasca, IL Tow Recruiter; York, PA

*Urgent.ly

Vienna, VA towsupport@urgent.ly

888-461-3621

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

geturgently.com/towman TTN Fleet Solutions; Grapevine, TX US Rider Equestrian Motor Plan; Lexington, KY USAC/MD; Carrollton, TX

Motorcyle Recovery Products AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE *AmeriDeck™ ; Saegertown, PA

Aumsville Equipment Sales Aumsville, OR skip@truckdecks.pro

866-994 3473

Fast, safe loading, low cost of opertaion, 2500 lbs. load capacity on a HD-pick up, the largest AmeriDeck dealer, AES stocks AmeriDecks at all our locations.

truckdecks.pro

Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA *Bulldog Towing Products Co.; Geneva, IL Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Collins Dollies; Medford, OR *Condor Products; Cortland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip.; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales of FL; Orlando, FL East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Timo International; San Antonio, TX TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Municipal Towing Management *AmeriDeck™ ; Saegertown, PA

AutoReturn

San Franciso, CA info@autoreturn.com

888-501-5385

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 Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ Randall Resch Training; Hemet, CA Roadside Protect; Itasca, IL

Oils & Lubricants 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 Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Quick Tricks Auto; Miami, FL

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer *Manufacturer

QuiKleen; Concord, NC Ramos Oil Company; West Sacramento, CA Red Peak Camera Sys; Henderson, NY Robinson Oil Corp.; Santa Clara, CA Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ *TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

PTO’s / Clutch Pumps Akins Ford; Winder, GA Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chelsea Prod Div. of Parker; Olive Branch, MS *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip.; Orlando, FL CW Mill Equip Co.; Sabetha, KS Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA *DewEze Mfg. Co.; Harper, KS DFW Truck; Canton, TX *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; /Mercer, PA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Fitzgerald Wrkr 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 Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA *I TOW IN; Bellevue, KY Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario *Muncie Power Products; Muncie, IN New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Orange County Trans. Authority; Orange, CA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX Permco Hydraulics; Streetsboro, OH *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Systems; Henderson, NY Rick’s Truck & Equip; Kenton, OH Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mtn Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ontario Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Southern Cal. Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip 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 Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Vulcan Equip Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY *Winches; Broken Arrow, OK Worldwide Equip. Sales ; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Rolling Tarpaulin System

Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems Dearborn, MI sales@quickdrawtarps.com

877-945-8277

The recognized leader in rolling Tarpaulin cover systems for truck beds and trailers. In house custom digital printed graphics available.

quickdrawtarps.com Safety Products

3M Scotchlite; St. Paul, MN AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE AASP/PA; Harrisburg, PA Akins Ford; Winder, GA Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Automotive Industrial Sol (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrkr Sales; Landisville, NJ Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA

Calvin Berkey Enterprises

Columbus, OH calstowing@sbcglobal.net

614-928-3814

Custom traffic control arrow lightbar. All aluminum, custom built for most pylons, LED lighting, sequential turn signals, great for accident scenes, high visibility, models fit 1-50 ton.

Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Collins Dollies; Medford, OR Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. of FL; Orlando, FL *Custer Products Ltd; Massillon, OH Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY *Dicke Safety Products; Downers Grove, IL

Work the non-traffic side - Stay Safe!

Digital Ally Safety & Video Sys; Lenexa, KS DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario *Driveline Buddy; Stockton, CA *Durabilt by Durbin; Broadview, IL East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA *ECCO; Boise, ID *Environmental Chem Sol; Gig Harbor, WV Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Eye3Data; Madison, OH Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH *Federal Signal; University Park, IL Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Gulf Atlantic Supply; Burmingham, AL Guniwheel; Alpharetta, GA Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN House of Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA Insta-Chain; Springville, UT *InterMotive Vehicle Controls; Auburn, CA LED Lights; Rockledge, FL Lynch Towing & Rec. Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ

*Penny Pockets

Swansea, MA Larry3@pennypockets.com

508-679-5536

Penny Pockets now offering custom embroidered face masks for the Towing Industry. We make custom embroidered jackets and shirts and can include company logo, city and state.

pennypockets.com *Performance Adv. Company; Lancaster, NY *Peterson Mfg. Co.; Grandview, MO Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA *Pro-Vision Video Sys.; Byron Center, MI *R-O-M, a Safe Fleet Brand; Belton, MO Robert Young’s NRC Sls & Srvice; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Safety Track; Belleville, MI *Safety Vision; Houston, TX *SafetyLine; Priest River, ID Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; 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 Equip; Phoenix, AZ Timo International; San Antonio, TX *TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR *Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools; Santa Fe, CA Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL

Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN *USA Flap; Aurora, IN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *Weego Portable Power; Westhampton, NJ *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO *Whelen Engineering Co.; Chester, CT Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Scotch/Snatch Blocks *Access Tools; Miami, FL American Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Atlanta Wrkr 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 Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrkr 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 Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY DFW Truck; Canton, TX *Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; Portsmouth,VA *East Penn Truck Equip.;Mercer, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip 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 Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Lynch Towing & Rec Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Sys; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC Sls. & Svc.; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

Scotch / Snatch Blocks con’t.

Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip 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 Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TW Products; Jessup, MD Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equip Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Sling and Supply; Sedalia, CO Worldwide Equip. Sales ; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Service Equipment AIS: Auto. & Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA *Ari-Herta; Cincinnatti, OH Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Sol. (A.I.S.); 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 Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip.; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales; Orlando, FL *Dalton Bearing & Hydraulic; Blaine, TN *Dan-Am/Sata; Spring Valley, MN Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ *EZ Spare Wheel; Roswell, GA Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH *FCAR Tech USA; Rosedale, MD Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Frontier Truck Parts; Grand Rapids, MI G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prairie, MN Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA Hooks Towing & Equip; Wynne, AR *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Lucky’s Peterbilt; South Royalton, VT Lynch Towing & Recov. Equip; Waterford, WI 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 Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Pacbrake Co.; Surrey, BC Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA

*Reelcraft Industries; Columbia City, IN Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mountain Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ *TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *VIAIR Corp.; Irvine, CA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Signs, Promo & Digital Media AASP/PA; Harrisburg, PA *Anchor Graphics; Pilot Point, TX *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; Portsmouth,VA *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 Tow Truck Printing C0-Op; Chino, CA TowIndustryWeek.com; Warwick, NY Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY

Simulator Accessories Akins Ford; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Woody’s Accessories; Kelso, WA *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Software AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE C3LS; Boca Raton, FL Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Collision Management USA; Cypress, TX *Computer & Comm. Science; Stratford, NJ

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*Beacon Software

Brecksville,OH, talthouse@beaconsoftco.com

866-437-6653

Our products work together to give 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 and driver/dispatcher phone apps.

dispatchanywhere.com *Datow Software; Long Beach, CA Dig. Ally Safety & Video Sys.; Lenexa, KS eimpound.com; Las Vegas, NV Eye3Data; Madison, OH *FCAR Tech USA; Rosedale, MD Florida State Title Search; Miami, FL GPS Pro; Las Vegas, NV Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI NationWide Towing & Recov Group; Nixa, MO Omadi; Provo, UT *One Form Certified Mailers; Miami, FL PDV Wireless; Woodland Park, NJ *Ranger SST; Cleveland, OH SSCS; Salinas, CA

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

Tow Club

Palo Alto, CA info@tow.club

800-611-1390

Tow.club is software done right. Track, record, manage the towing life cycle with ease. The BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT in the industry!

tow.club.com TowTrack; Port Salerno, FL TowXchange; Chattanooga, TN *Tracker Mngmnt. Sys; Independence, OH Transportation Info. Sys (TIS); N. Hollywood, CA *UR International; Sugar Land, TX *US Fleet Tracking; Edmond, OK *VTS Systems Software; Magnolia, TX

Technology 1-800-Rescue-911; St. Petersburg, FL AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE

Auto Data Direct; Tallahassee, FL C3LS; Boca Raton, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Digital Ally Safety & Video Sys.; 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 *Mach 1; San Antonio, TX Menzel Technologies; Sun Prairie, WI 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 *Ranger SST; Cleveland, OH *Rear View Safety; Brooklyn, NY Roadside Protect; Itasca, IL *Safety Track; Belleville, MI Sonetics Corp.; Portland, OR Towbook Mngmnt. Software; St. Clair, MI *TowMate; Rogers, AR TowTrax; Dallas, TX TowXchange; Chattanooga, TN *Tracker Management Sys.; Independence, OH Trans. Info. Sys. (TIS); N. Hollywood, CA *UR International; Sugar Land, TX *Urgent.ly; Vienna, VA *US Fleet Tracking; Edmond, OK USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL *VTS Systems Software; Magnolia, TX

Tire Repair Equipment AIS:Automotive & Ind. Solutions; Conyers, GA Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Auto. Ind. Solutions (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC

*EZ Spare Wheel Roswell, GA sales@EZSpareWheel.com

404-277-8160

Our universal spare provides an alternative to towing for the flat tire-no spare service call and is also a tool to move vehicles onto your flatbed.

EZSpareWheel.com *FCAR Tech USA; Rosedale, MD Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD *Gaither Tool Co.; Jacksonville, IL Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford,WI *Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; Indianapolis, IN McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Oasis; Laguna Hills, CA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA *Reelcraft Industries; Columbia City, IN Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ *Tech International; Johnstown, OH Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory Tires AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Akron, OH *Goodyear Wrkr Sales; Enterprise, AL M and B Distributing; Hollywood, FL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ *Tech International; Johnstown, OH Tire Auditor; Chanhassen, MN Tire Hotline (Dacotah-WalshTire); Chanhassen,MN TowPartsNow; Portland, OR TreadWright; Edgemont, SD *TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL

Tool Mounting Automotive Ind. Sol. (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth,VA *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mntn Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH

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

888-514-0083

Performance Advantage Company (PAC) manufactures & markets high quality tool mounting brackets that safely and securely mounts tools.

Versatile, flexible, and custom mounting options available.

pactoolmounts.com Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

Tools / Toolboxes 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO *Access Tools; Miami, FL American Eagle Accessories Grp; Garner, IA Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bad Dog Tools; Bristol, RI *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chesapeake Auto. Equip; Chesapeake, MO

*Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Collins Dollies; Medford, OR Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales; Orlando, FL *CTech Mfg.; Weston, WI Deep South Wrkr 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 Sales; Portsmouth,VA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Got Tow Truck Parts.com; Phoenix, AZ *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont; South Royalton,VT *Lujan USA; Camillus, NY Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH Millner-Haufen Tool Co.; Nashville, TN Mytee Product; Aurora, OH New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY *OTC/SPX; Owatonna, MN Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA *Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN *Powerhouse Industries; Eastport, NY Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Pro Tools; Menasha, WI *PRO-LOK Orange, CA Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO *RC Industries; Elkhart, IN Red Peak Camera Sys.; Henderson, NY Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mtn Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO *Slide Lock Tool Co.; Denham Springs, LA Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Southern California Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA *Tiger Tool International; Sumas, WA TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Transfer Flow; Chico, CA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *Truck Covers USA; San Diego, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equip.; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zendex Tool Corporation; Danbury, CT *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Tow Dollies AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE *Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Ford; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD

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Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Collins Dollies; Medford, OR Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales ; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA DFW Truck; Canton, TX *Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Guniwheel; Alpharetta, GA Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN *Hide-A-Lift; Doon, IA Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Sys.; Henderson, NY Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ontario Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Southern Cal.Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip 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 Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Vulcan Equip Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equip. Sales; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zendex Tool Corporation; Danbury, CT *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Towing Accessories Akins Ford; Winder, GA All American Jerr-Dan in; Old Bridge, NJ American Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY *AmeriDeck™ ; Saegertown, PA Associated Equip Corp.; St Louis, MO Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Baremotion; New York, NY Battelini Wrkr Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR Brute Technologies; Escanaba, MI Calvin Berkey Enterprises; Columbus, OH Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Collins Dollies; Medford, OR Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip.; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Danzi Bros.; Selbyville, DE Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA *Detroit Wrkr Sales; Detroit, MI. DFW Truck; Canton, TX DomTex Marketing; Toronto, Ontario DOT Tie Down; Easley, SC *Driveline Buddy; Stockton, CA

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

708-223-0258

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 Sales; Portsmouth,VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fitzgerald Wrkr Sales; Crossville, TN G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Guniwheel; Alpharetta, GA *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD Kenworth of South Florida; Ft. Pierce, FL Len Zermenos; Dalton, OH Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario *Microtronics; Lola, KS Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI Mytee Product;Aurora, OH NAPA-AAA; Heathrow, FL New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Performance Advantage Co.; Lancaster, NY *Phoenix USA; Cookesville, TN

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

Pillow Protection Corp.; Edmonton, Alberta Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO Red Peak Camera Sys.; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mtn.Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA *Rydin; Streamwood, IL Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Southern Cal. Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA *Speed Binders; Canal Fulton, OH *Steck Manufacturing; Dayton, OH Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ *The Crosby Group; Tulsa, OK TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Industries; West Covina, CA *Tow Ramps (By Brute Industries); Escanaba, MI Tow-Buddy; Monroeville, AL *TowMate; Rogers, AR 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 Wrkr 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 Equip. Sales; Santa Fe Springs, CA *Zendex Tool Corporation; Danbury, CT *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Towing Association 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

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 Professional Towers Assoc. of Nebraska; NE Professional Tow.& Rec. Operators of IL; IL

Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida 407-296-3316 pwof@hotmail.com The Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida was established in 1977.

PWOF has achieved major accomplishments for the towing industry in Florida. To become a member visit;

www.pwof.org 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

ERSCA CTTA

Trailers

916-617-2882 ext.114

Able Weldbuilt Industries; Deer Park, NY *Air Tow Trailers; La Verne, CA All Colorado Semi Trailers; Denver, CO *AmeriDeck™ ; Saegertown, PA Auto Equip; Statesville, NC Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH

Sacramento, CA ctta@ctta.com / staff@ersca. org 55 years of towing leadership from CTTA & ERSCA, injected into national tow operator training. Click now to get trained wherever you are@

CTTA.com or ERSCA.org.

Indiana Towing & Wrecker Association; IN Int’l Tow. & Rec. Hall of Fame; Chattanooga,TN Iowa Motor Truck Association; , IA

Police Towers of America

policetowers@gmail.com

234-254-0076

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

Central California Truck & Trailer Cherry Valley, CA

emarx@centralcatrucks.com

909-810-3210

Dedicated to Landoll Trailers 100%!

We stock 440Bs with proven specs for the towing industry.

New Disc Brake option will take your Landoll to the Next Level!

wtrucksales.net Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales of FL; Orlando, FL *Dakota Mfg./Trail-Eze; Mitchell, SD Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; /Mercer, PA

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Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Equip 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

Marysville, KS trailersales@landoll.com

800-428-5655

Landoll 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 ot; South Royalton, VT Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH North East Enterprises; North East, MD Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems; Dearborn, MI Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Southern Cal. Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA *Speed Binders; Canal Fulton, OH Sun Country Trailers; Phoenix, AZ Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ *Talbert Manufacturing; Rensselaer, IN *Tow Ramps (By Brute Industries); Escanaba, MI *Trail King Industries; Mitchell, SD *Trail-Eze / Dakota Mfg; Mitchell, SD *TrailMax Trailers/Gem State Mfg.; Caldwell, ID Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Tri-State Trailer Sales; Pittsburgh, PA *TruckMax; Miami, FL

American Towman Expositions Warwick, NY patrice@towman.com

800-732-3869

Largest and most comprehensive education & training program, attended by tens of thousands of Tow Bosses/operators for 32 years.

Produced by the American Towman Academy.

4 premier tow shows in 4 premier locations. Visit our “Virtual Aisle” at VirtualTowshow.com for the American Towman online tow show experience!

atexposition.com Automotive Training Inst. (ATI); Omaha, NE *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC BTR Training & Consulting; Baldwinsville, NY *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA *Enviro Chemical Solutions; Gig Harbor, WV Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ ERSCA CTTA; Sacramento, CA *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; Indianapolis, IN Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Professional Wrkr Oper. of Fl.; Orlando, FL

Randall Resch Training Hemet, 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

Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX

East Freetown, MA info@recoverybillingunlimited. com

713-821-6300

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!

Houston, TX unlimited@utilitytrailers.com 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 UtilVersatran; Watertown, WI *Vulcan Equip Co.; Ooltewah, TN *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY *Witzco Trailers; Sarasota, FL Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *XL Specialized Trailers; Manchester, LA *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

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

508-763-5474

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 USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL *WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory Transmissions Allison Transmission; Indianapolis, IN Car-Part.com; Fort Wright, KY *Dieselsite; Homosassa, FL *Eaton Transmissions; Galesburg, MI Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX

Truck Chassis Akins Ford; Winder, GA Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North 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 & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales o; Orlando, FL Danzi Bros.; Selbyville, DE Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA *Dodge Truck; Auburn Hills, MI *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *East Penn Truck Equip.;Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH FCA Fleet / RAM Trucks; Clawson, MI Fitzgerald Wrkr Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Ford Commercial Vehicles; Dearborn, MI *Ford Motor Company; Dearborn, MI Fred Beans Ford ofWest Chester;West 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 Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *International Truck & Engine Corp.; Warrenville,

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

714-935-9300

At every turn we are there to support our owners with robust warranties, quality parts, and excellent maintenance at more than 300 Isuzu dealerships.

lsuzucv.com

Johnson Truck Center; Landover, MO Kenworth of South Florida; Ft. Pierce, FL *Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont; South Royalton,VT Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH Mitsubishi Fuso; Logan Township, NJ Montgomery Sales; Montgomery City, MO New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH *Nissan Diesel America; Irving, TX Northeast Custom Flatbed & Trailer; Glen Falls, NY Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Palfinger North America; Niagara Falls, Ontario Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA *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 Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO *Sterling Truck Corp.; Redford Twp., MI Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Volvo Heavy Truck; Greensboro, NC *Vulcan Equip Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Western Star Trucks; Portland, OR Wilkes Barre Truck Center; Wilkes Barre, PA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

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

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USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Wheel Lifts AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE Akins Ford; Winder, GA Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Sol.(A.I.S.); Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrkr Sales; Landisville, NJ *Best Tools; Gravette, AR *Boniface Engineering; Norfolk, England Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Canadian Towing Equip; 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 & Equip. Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales ; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA *Diversified Products Mfg.; Jacksonville, FL *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; Portsmouth,VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Edinburg Truck Sales; Edinburg, VA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fitzgerald Wrkr Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Fred Beans Ford; West Chester, PA Future Wrkr 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 Wrkrs; San Carlos, CA *Hy-Tech Recovery Equip; Ft. Worth, TX Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Landoll; Marysville, KS Len Zermenos; Dalton, OH *Lift and Tow; Orrstown, PA Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA Matthews Garage; Cartersville, GA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI *New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD *NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA O’Hare Truck Service; Northlake, IL Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX

Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Sys.; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT *Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Markham, Ontario Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ T & L Lift Equip; Mobile, AL Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *Triple K Industries; Sioux Falls, SD *Tru-Hitch; Torrington, CT Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN USA Towing & Equip; Tampa, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equip Co.; Ooltewah, TN Wasatch Truck Equip; 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 Equip. Sales ; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zacklift; Cle Elum, WA *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Wheel Lift Attachment *Access Tools; Miami, FL Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Auto.Ind. Solutions (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; Wake Forest, NC Battelini Wrkr 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 Collins Dollies; Medford, OR Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Fitzgerald Wrkr 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

BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

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

Wheel Simulators 4 State Trucks; Joplin, MO Akins Ford; Winder, GA Aluminium Wheels Mfg.; Ontario, CA American Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. ; Kingston Springs, TN Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Bethlehem/Mercer, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Guniwheel; Alpharetta, GA *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Kaper II; Kelso, WA Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario

Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA Peak Wrkr Sales; 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.

www.phoenixusa.com Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO Regional International; Henrietta, NY RVWheel.com; Phelan, CA Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Synergy Truck Equip; 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 Equip. ; Santa Fe Springs, CA *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Wheels 1-800 EveryRim-OEM Wheels; CA Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels; Cleveland, OH Auto Equip; 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 & Equip. ; Kingston Springs, TN *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; Portsmouth,VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ *EZ Spare Wheel; Roswell, GA Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrkr Sales; Amsterdam, NY G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT *Guniwheel; Alpharetta, GA Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Voorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID Illusions Wraps; Fredericksburg, VA *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY

Work the non-traffic side - Stay Safe!

*NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX *RealWheels Corp.; Gurnee, IL 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; Ontario Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *TruckMax; Miami, FL Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY *Wheel Collision Center; Bath, PA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Winches AAA Club Alliance; Wilmington, DE *Access Tools; Miami, FL Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Auto. Ind. Solutions (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA B & Z Sales; Brandon, MS B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Bailey’s Towing Accessories; 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 & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA DK2 Warrior Winches; Burlington, Ontario

*DP Winch

Jenks, OK salesinfo@dovertwg.com

918-298-8300

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.

dovertwg.com *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; Portsmouth,VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip 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 Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID *In The Ditch Towing Products; Mtn. Home, ID *Jerr-Dan; Hagerstown, MD *Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland, WA Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH *Mile Marker; Pompano Beach, FL Mytee Product;Auora, OH *New England Truckmaster; North Haven, CT New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Prime Industries; Virginia Beach, VA R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX *Ramsey Winch; Tulsa, OK Regional International; Henrietta, NY Rick’s Truck & Equip; Kenton, OH Rocky Mountain Wrkr Sales; SLC, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO *Sepson US; Pittssburgh, PA Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA *Speed Binders; Canal Fulton, OH *Superwinch; Tualatin, OK Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip 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 *Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools; Santa Fe, CA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Body Sales; Sacramento, CA *TruckMax; Miami, FL *Tulsa Winch; Jenks, OK Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD

*Winches

Broken Arrow, OK sales@winchesinc.com

361-564-3439

Winches Inc. is committed to providing you solutions and services that save time, money and resources. We believe in standing behind every product we sell, service and design.

winchesinc.com Worldwide Equip. Sales; Santa Fe Springs, CA *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

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BY CATEGORY *Manufacturer

Winch Repair Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North 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 & Equip. ; Kingston Springs,TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. of FL; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Eakins Equip Co.; Philadelphia, PA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip 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 Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID Lynch Towing & Recovery Equip; Waterford,WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mtn Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Select Truck & Equip; Columbia, MO Smyrna Truck & Cargo; Milledgeville, GA Southern Ca.Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA Synergy Truck Equip; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrkr Sales; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip Corp.; Miami, FL Timo International; San Antonio, TX Tow Industries; West Covina, CA Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY *TruckMax; Miami, FL Twin Cities Wrkr Sales; St. Paul, MN Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX *Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR Wasatch Truck Equip; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD *Winches; Broken Arrow, OK Winn Street Sales; Burlington, MA Worldwide Equip. Sales; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equip Sales; Rockdale, IL

Wrecker Bodies (manufacturers) Automotive Ind. Sol. (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA B & B Industries; Big Lake, MN *Boniface Engineering; Norfolk, England *Chevron; Mercer, PA *Danco Products; Greencastle, PA *Dangelo’s Custom Built; Kane, PA *Detroit Wrkr Sales; Detroit, MI. *Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *Holmes; Ooltewah, 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.

Akins Ford

Elizabeth Truck Center

770-867-9136

Elizabeth, NJ jpowers@elizabethtruckcenter .com

Winder, GA jmkinney@akinsonline.com Century, Vulcan, Holmes, & Chevron distributor. We stock Ford, Dodge, Peterbilt, KW, Hino & Freightliner units.

akinsford.com

dynamictow.com

Atlanta Wrecker Sales *Jerr-Dan

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 nationwide distributor network.

Find your Jerr-Dan distributor by visiting

jerrdan.com McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH

*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 a diverse light-duty 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.

facebook.com/millerind Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; Jenison, MI Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY *NRC Industries; Abbotsford, QE *PowerBilt Wrkrs; St. Claire, MO *Ratler.com; Scarborough, Ontario *Renew Truck Body; Hudson, NH *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Sanderson Truck Equip; Glendale, AZ *TruckMax; Miami, FL *United Plastic Fab.; North Andover, MA *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY

Wrecker Bodies (distributors) Alpha Innovations; Las Vegas, NV American Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY *Detroit Wrkr Sales; Detroit, MI. DFW Truck; Canton, TX Dirt Cheap Wrkr; St. Charles, MO East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA

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Chesnee, SC wreckersales@gmail.com

800-313-2040

We carry a large selection of mounted Jerr-Dan wreckers and carriers at great prices.

Peterbilt, Kenworth, International, Freightliner, Dodge, Ford, Hino, and Chevrolet.

atlantawreckersales.com

*Chevron Commercial Highland, IL sales@chevroncommercial. com

800-443-5778

We offer new and used wreckers & carriers - the best eye candy in the industry.

Contact us for all your towing accessory needs.

chevroncommercial.com

Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales

Kingston Springs, TN sales@crouchtowtrucks.com

800-628-5212

Full line Miller distributor offering wide selections of industry leading products from light duty and carriers to rotators. We have you covered!

crouchtowtrucks.com

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 in most cases.

deepsouthwreckersales.com *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Eastern Wrkr Sales; Clayton, NC

908-355-8800

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!

www.elizabethtruckcenter. com/ tow-sales

Epplers Truck Sales; Firebaugh, GA Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Fitzgerald Wrkr Sales; Crossville, TN Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Florida Wrkr Sales; Tampa, FL Fred Beans Ford; West 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 Equip; Fullerton, CA *Goodyear Wrkr Sales; Enterprise, AL H.A.R / West Valley Wrkr Sales; Reseda, CA Hooks Towing & Equip; Wynne, AR Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID Indiana Truck Sls & Service; Indianapolis, IN Len Zermenos; Dalton, OH Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont; South Royalton,VT

*Lynch Chicago

Alsip, IL mmariner@lynchchicago.com

708-233-1112

Proud distributor of all Miller Industries products & Talbert trailers. Parts & Service on all makes & models. View our large new & used inventory at lynchchicago.com

lynchchicago.com

Matheny Motor Truck Co.

Woodbridge, VA ccindrich@mathenymotors.com

855-494-4353

Full-line Miller Industries Distributor. Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, & Pittsburgh. Vulcan, Century, Chevron, Holmes.

mathenymotors.com

Magnolia Wrkr Sales; Brandon, MS Maryland Carrier & Wecker Baltimore, MD

Chevron Commercial, Inc. 3545 George Street • Exit#30 on Interstate 70 Highland, IL 62249

For complete patent listing go to: www.chevroncommercial.com

EYE CANDY INDUSTRY

of the

Freightliner M2 Cummins 350HP Automatic

Dodge 5500 Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins Auto Diesel w/Chevron Renegade 408T Light Duty Wrecker

Kenworth T270 PX7 300HP Auto w/Chevron 21’ Alum LCG Carrier Series 12

w/ Chevron 30’ Aluminum IV Car Carrier Series 20

Kenworth T370 - Tandem PX9 - 350HP - Automatic Kenworth T800 38” Sleeper X15 565HP 18 Speed

w/ Chevron 30’ Aluminum IV Car Carrier Series 20 AG Wheelift

w/ Vulcan V100 HD Euro Stinger Tri Axle Alum Body Wrecker

Used 2007 Ford F550 Extended Cab XLT 6.0L Automatic

Chevrolet C6500 Duramax Diesel 350HP Automatic

w/Chevron 22’ Steel Carrier Series 10 102” Wide Body

Visit our used truck section on our website to see the variety of used trucks available NOW

w/ Chevron LMD 512 Wrecker Vulcan Scoop Wheelift

800-443-5778 618-654-5555

Work the non-traffic side - Stay Safe!

www.chevroncommercial.com sales@chevroncommercial.com

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Wrecker Bodies (distributors) con’t.

Matthews Garage; Cartersville, GA McCandless Int’l Trucks; N. Las Vegas, NV

McMahon Truck Centers

Columbus, OH pblackston@mcmahontrucks. com

614-252-3111

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

mcmahontrucks.com/towing *Metro Tow Trucks; Ottawa, Ontario Midwest Wrkr; Pataskala, OH Mission Valley Truck Center; San Jose, CA

*New England Truckmaster

Sanderson Truck Equipment

Glendale, AZ Skozak@sandersonford.com

623-842-8787

Jerr-Dan Southwest towing equipment distributor.

Sales, parts, service; custom fabrication, light, medium, heavy, built in stock, custom built, wheel lifts, roll- backs, heavy wreckers, rotators.

sandersontruckequip.com

Select Truck & Equipment Columbia, MO Karl@towtrucksmo.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.”

towtrucksmo.com

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 New England Wrkr Sales; Exeter, NH Northeast Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Northern Truck Equip, Corp.; Sioux Falls, SD Null’s Sales & Service; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum Equip; Columbia, PA Pardo’s Sales & Service; Richmond, IN Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrkr Sales; San Antonio, TX Purpose Wrkr Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equip Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Sys; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY *Renew Truck Body; Hudson, NH Rick’s Truck & Equip; Kenton, OH Ricky’s Sales & Service; Leominster, MA Rochester Truck; Rochester, NH Rocky Mtn. Wrkr Sales; Salt Lake City, UT *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Sabil & Son; White River Jct., VT Santiam Enterprises; Lyons, OR Southern Cal. Tow Equip; Anaheim, CA Stephens Truck Center; OKlahoma City, OK

Smyrna Truck & Cargo Milledgeville, GA ngriffin@smyrnatruck.com

855-269-5347

Provides you with quality new and used tow trucks, parts, and an outstanding service department.

smyrnatruck.com Tipton Sales & Parts; Hebron, KY TLC Truck & Equip; Pompano Beach, FL Todd Equip; Phoenix, AZ Tow Truck Country; Dubuque, IA

Tow Industries West Covina, CA tony@towindustries.com

888-675-0364

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

towindustries.com Tow World; Hawthorne, CA

Truck Body Sales Sacramento, CA Sales@truckbodysalesinc.com

916-395-8641

Northern California distributor of Miller Industries towing equipment new and used equipment sales, arts, and service.

Family owned and operated, personal customer service.

truckbodysales.com Tri-State Towing Equip; Westbury, NY Truck Crane International; Baltimore, MD *TruckMax; Miami, FL *WeldBuilt Wrkrs & Carriers; Deer Park, NY

West End Service Ellicott City, MD kbloom@westendservice.com

800-425-4455

A West End Service is family owned Miller Distributor & International Truck Dealer. Our Parts Department is fully stocked & offers convenient delivery service.

westendservice.com Worldwide Equip.; Santa Fe Springs, CA Wrkr Warehouse; Rockwall, TX *Zip’s Truck Equip; New Hampton, IA

Wrecker Repair *Access Tools; Miami, FL Akins Ford; Winder, GA American Wrkr Sales; Albany, NY Austin Hinds Motors; Arab, AL Auto Equip; Statesville, NC Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; Hagerstown, MD Automotive Equip Co.; North Ridgeville, OH Automotive Ind. Sol. (A.I.S.); Conyers, GA *Bailey’s Towing Accssrs.; Wake Forest, NC Bressler’s; Morgantown, PA Canadian Towing Equip; Ayr, Ontario Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip.; Kingston Springs, TN Crouch’s Wrkr & Equip. Sales; Orlando, FL Daniel’s Wrkr Sales; Nesconset, NY Deep South Wrkr Sales; Loganville, GA *Detroit Wrkr Sales; Detroit, MI. DFW Truck; Canton, TX *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg.; Norfolk, VA

East Coast Truck & Trailer Portsmouth, VA *East Penn Truck Equip.; Mercer, PA Elizabeth Truck Center; Elizabeth, NJ Equip Sales & Service; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip Co.; Akron, OH Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR G. Stone Commercial; Middlebury, VT Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Idaho Wrkr Sales; Mountain Home, ID Len Zermenos; Dalton, OH Lynch Towing & Recov. Equip; Waterford, WI Matheny Motor Truck Co.; Woodbridge, VA McMahon Truck Centers; Columbus, OH Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS 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 Equip., 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 Patriot Sales & Service; Plainsville, MA Peak Wrecker Sales; San Antonio, TX *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Purpose Wrecker Sales; Wentzville, MO R.P.M Equipment Co.; Houston, TX Red Peak Camera Sys.; Henderson, NY Regional International; Henrietta, NY Robert Young’s NRC; Roanoke, VA Rocky Mtn. Wrecker Sales; SLC,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; Milledgeville, GA Southern Cal. Tow Equip. ; Anaheim, CA Spectrum Truck Painting; Lewisville, TX Synergy Truck Equipment; Phoenix, AZ Terrco Wrecker Sales; Philadelphia, PA 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 Utility Trailer Sales S.E. TX; Houston, TX Wasatch Truck Equipment; Sandy, UT *WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; Deer Park, NY West End Service; Ellicott City, MD Winn Street Sales; Burlington, MA Worldwide Equip. ; Santa Fe Springs, CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Wrecker Warehouse; Rockwall, TX *Zip’s Truck Equipment; New Hampton, IA

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PORTFOLIO *Manufacturer

AIR CUSHIONS

ADVERTISING

OMG Tow Marketing – The tow marketing experts. Custom websites, online marketing, SEO, paid search, Social Media marketing videos, On-Hold messages, printed specialty products, and more. 27 yrs. serving progressive tow operations & providing powerful results. Visit omgtowmarketing.com or call 954-283-3745.

*Photo Card Specialists – Now is the time to be photographing for this years calendars. Your company’s business card size info permanently adhered to the top of the calendar pad. Calendar pads have a low-tack adhesive on the backside for easy and clean removal.

13 tear-off months. 12 other calendar styles to choose from. Visit photocardspec.com or call 715-839-9102.

*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 sub-frame, 1,152 sq. inches of nylatron wear pads & planetary winch, 2 yr. mfg. warranty on all lo-pro series. 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!

CAR CARRIERS (MANUFACTURER)

*Jerr-Dan – For nearly 50 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 and side recovery systems, is backed w/ service & support through our nationwide distributor network. Call 800-926-9666 or visit us online at jerrdan.com.

*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. Visit us online matjack.com or call 800-827-3755.

CAR CARRIERS (MANUFACTURER)

CABLES, CHAINS, HOOKS, SLINGS

*Speed Binders – Torquedrive binders

by Speedbinders.com are revolutionizing the tie down industry with their innovative design. Built to be a faster, safer alternative to normal ratchet binders.Torque drive uses a worm gear drive gear set to deliver superior 24 to 1 gear reduction resulting in chains that don’t loosen. Visit speedbinders.com or call 330-495-2409.

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.

*Miller Industries – 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.

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. – Car carrier features a steel deck w/ 1 piece 3/16 deck plate, 5,000 lb. wheel lift, 8,000 lb. planetary winch, 3 x 2 channel crossmembers w/ 9” spacing, lock valves on tilting cylinders, tool box & four year warranty.

Specss 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 lanes when loading & recovering. Able to go over guard rails. Great for loading from tight spaces in parking lots & city streets. 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.

CAR CARRIERS (DISTRIBUTOR)

Len Zermenos – Len Zermeno’s is a tow industry only family run business.

We love what we do and it shows. We believe in quality not quantity. That’s why we only use Kilar beds modified to our specifications, providing strength and great looks. New Ford & Chevy Rollbacks in stock! Visit us online at www.lenzermenos.com, or call us at 330-323-5165 or 330-828-0377.

Peak Wrecker Sales – 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). Call 210-661-4549.

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory ELECTRONICS

*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. Visit our lodar. com and build your Lodar today or call 888-685-6327.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING & LIGHTBARS

*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 – 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 and used towing equipment, includes light and heavyduty. Celebrating our 34th year in business! Call 973-403-7788 or visit intekleasing.com.

Santander Bank – Secure, flexible vehicle & equipment finance programs.

Knowledgeable representatives you can trust. Simple, customized payment schedules. Low fee credit card acceptance programs. Call 800-238-4009 or visit us online at santanderbank.com/cevf.

*Will-Burt Company – Night Scan HDT light towers by Will-Burt deliver - safety, speed and more revenue. Installed directly on to your heavy wrecker, rotator, rollback or tow truck – we have a product for every vehicle. Night Scan HDT can be installed during the truck build process or as an aftermarket item. Visit nightscan.com or call 330-684-4000.

FORKLIFT ATTACHMENT

Specialty Vehicle Equip. & Funding Group – Specialty Vehicle Funding offers direct financing for new and used tow trucks, other specialty purpose vehicles and equipment, including trailers. Whether you are purchasing a light-duty truck or heavy duty units, our financing solutions are designed to fit the needs of growing companies like yours. Apply online at specialtyvehiclefunding.com or call 631753-6611.

*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, and impound yard. This Forklift Attachment offers greater visibility and 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.

INSURANCE

Pacific General Insurance, an affiliate of Robertson Ryan & Associates – 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.

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.

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Sierra Pacific Insurance Services is new insurance. Let go of your old insurance. Our Broker team is exceptionally responsive to the needs of our clients and prospects. The Ops team uses Smartsheets to quickly process your cert and endorsement requests.

Utilizing DocuSign, we make signing documents a breeze. You deserve a team who works for you. Call 800-520-1641 or visit sierrapacificagency.com.

XINSURANCE Powered by Evolution Insurance Brokers, LC is customized insurance coverage using an allin-one approach for towing & recovery companies. Providing 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. Contact us at 1-877-585-2853 or info@xinsurance. com for a free quote.

PORTFOLIO *Manufacturer

MOTOR CLUBS/CALL PROVIDERS

*Mach 1 Services is the on-demand, fully automated app that works for you! Join our network & connect directly with customers. No price haggling, no flat rate, you choose within our price range. Automated dispatch/no call centers. GPS and turnby-turn navigation in-app. In-app communication, talk & text. Veteran-owned & supported. Visit mach1services.com or call 210-503-5880.

*Urgent.ly – 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 888-461-3621.

SAFETY PRODUCTS

MUNICIPAL TOWING MGT.

ROLLING TARPAULIN SYSTEMS

AutoReturn – When people think 3rd party dispatch, the only things towers relate to is motor clubs. AutoReturn is not similar to club work. Clubs mean discounted rates, improper info on facets of the disablement, slow pay/ lower fees, disregard for tow company. AR treats towers as true “Partners.” With 400+ tow companies & 4,200+ operators AR must be doing a lot right. Visit autoreturn.com or call 888-501-5385.

Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems – The industry leader in retractable tarp covers. Requiring only a few minutes to open and close, from small platforms to the largest trailers. You can equip your unit to protect and conceal your customer’s vehicles from the elements and prying eyes. Custom graphics set you apart. Visit quickdrawtarps.com or call 877-945-8277.

SERVICE TRUCK

SIDE PULLER

Calvin Berkey Enterprises – Custom traffic control arrow lightbar. High visibility lightbar wide enough to be seen loading & hauling a truck or SUV. Easy to install, all aluminum w/ raptor finish. (10) 6” oval red lights w/ ten LEDs per light, sequential turn signals, (3) 2” red DOT Id lights, (2) 1” amber Id end light, (15) chrome light bezels, (2) 6” oval lights facing towards turn signals, mounting hardware included. Models fit 1-50 ton. Call 614-928-3814.

*Penny Pockets – We are now making masks for the Towing Industry.

Face Masks are available in two colors, black or white. These masks can be personalized/customized with your company logo. We offer them in two sizes, large and small. Items we all need right now!

Visit pennypockets.com or call 508-6795536.

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. Service Truck SV100 offers a four year warranty. Specifications: 4 large roll-up door compartments w/ shelving to hold approximately 36 batteries, 2 add’l side compartments, extra large top compartment, open deck space to store Go-Jacks, dollies, fuel & water tanks, emergency cones, etc. All steel, 1-piece construction or optional poly fenders, available w/ an underreach for low clearance garages. Or wheel lift w/ or w/o extendable recovery boom. Contact us for more info 800831-9299 or Dynamictow.com.

*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. warranty. Available in 9K, 10K, & 12K cap. on carrier or wrecker w/ chassis’ 24K GVW or more. Design allows operator to perform recovery work from either side w/o having to climb on & off unit to adjust direction of pull. Visit dual-techinc.com or call 800- 852-0345.

SLIDE-IN

SOFTWARE

TIRE REPAIR EQUIPMENT

TOOL MOUNTING

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. Slide-In 4000 or 5000 lb. & 7500 lb. Tow Rating.

Electric over hydraulic pump (engine mounted clutch pump kit optional), in cab controls, 74” reach, 36” tow height. Perfect for dual rear wheel pick up. Class 3 Receiver Tow Hitch, built in saddle & chain boxes. Easy bolt in installation. Bumper removal not necessary. Featuring 73” long subframe, bronze bushings, straps & ratchets, safety chains, 200 amp inline fuse system, complete mounting kit, or optional clutch pump kit tire spacer blocks, trailer hitch & 2 yr. warranty. Info @ 800-831-9299 or Dynamictow.com.

Towbook Management Software The Towing management software everyone is talking about! Whether you work with motor clubs, private propoerties, 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 comapny; sign up for your 30-day free trial today! Visit towbook.com.

*EZ Spare Wheel – EZ’s universal spare wheel line of products are the most efficient customer centric solution to get a customer with a flat tire & no spare back on the road quickly. Our road ready spares fit hundreds of thousands of vehicles and are also used for theft recovery solutions. Call 404-277-8160 or email sales@ezsparewheel.com.

*Performance Advantage Company – PAC’s Hoodlelok provides an adjustable positive locking method to secure axes, hammers, bars, and many other tools and equipment. The stretchblok stop allows instant release of tools. Two pivot points allow for added grip range. The soft textured pad allows for extra grip and can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

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2020 American Towman Supplier Directory TOWING ACCESSORIES

TOWING ASSOCIATIONS

TRAILERS

*Durabilt by Durbin – The Durbin name delivers qualified tow and recovery accessories which include: J-Hooks, V-Chains, Straight Chains, Snatch Blocks, Transport Tie-Downs, Rig and Winch Hooks, Tow Straps, Slings, and Load securement Chain and Binders. Call 708-223-0258 or visit us at durabiltusa.com

Wrecker Operators ERSCA CTTA – We know how difficult Professional it can be to find quality tow operator of Florida – Win This Truck! Contact us at training in most parts of the US. That’s floridatowshow.com. why we’ve taken a combined 55year history of towing leadership and applied it to a cutting edge national training program for towing operators.

Click to get trained wherever you are!

Visit CTTA.com or ERSCA.org.

Central California Truck & Trailer – Dedicated to Landoll Trailers 100%!

Let us be your advocate to purchase the only trailer where in the race to quality, there is no finish line. We stock 440B’s w/ proven specs for the towing industry. 20k winches, wireless remotes controls, digital scales, polished aluminum wheels, Strobe Lighting included. Check out our new Disc Brake option and be prepared to take your Landoll to the Next Level! Contact Ed Marx at 909-810-3210.

TRAILERS

*Landoll – Air Disc Brakes: Landoll has released a new option for its 400 series Traveling Axle and 900 series Traveling Tail trailers, air disc brakes. The optional Landoll AIRDISC 17 brake system has been integrated with an all new custom air ride suspension to bring high performance braking to the commercial equipment trailer industry. Visit Landoll. com/trailers or call 800-428-5655.

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 713-821-6300 or visit utilitytrailers.com.

WINCHES

WRECKER BODIES (MFG.)

*Winches – One of the largest distributors of winches and winch related components in the world. 3 facilities located in Odessa, and Houston, TX; & Broken Arrow, OK. Major winch brands; BRADEN, TULSA, DP, WARN, Ramsey, Pullmaster, Gearmatic & Superwinch.

Featured is the new DP recovery planetary winch series. We employ highly trained & experienced professionals. Call 361-564-3439 or visit us online at winchesinc.com.

*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 800-852-0345.

WRECKER BODIES (MANUFACTURER)

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. – Wrote the book on autoloaders for 3 decades, we produced the best. Python unit a must for towers to get the job done quicker & safer. Standard equipment; aluminum rock guards, tire spacer blocks & inside controls. 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 800-831-9299 or visit dynamictow.com.

*Jerr-Dan – For nearly 50 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 with service & support through our nationwide distributor network. Call 800926-9666 or visit us online at jerrdan. com.

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*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 light-duty 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.

WRECKER BODIES (DIST.)

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

PORTFOLIO *Manufacturer

WRECKER BODIES (DISTRIBUTOR)

Atlanta Wrecker Sales – #1 Jerr-Dan sales distributor in the country for over consecutive 15 years. We sell tow trucks at affordable prices. We carry a large selection of inventory: Peterbilt, Kenworth, International, Freightliner, Hino, Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet. We have them in-stock, ready to work. Visit us online for all trucks and prices. atlantawrecker.com.

*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, 407-438-4160, or visit us online at crouchtowtrucks.com.

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.

WRECKER BODIES (DISTRIBUTOR)

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 908-355-8800 ext. 24 for Jim, Stu. 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 and equipment. From racing to recovery we have been here for 43 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.

*Lynch Chicago – We are a Miller Industries & Talbert Trailers distributor with locations in both Waterford, Wisconsin and Alsip, Illinois. Offering a full parts and service department, as well as a brand new body shop. Lynch is your one stop shop for all your towing needs. View our large, new & used inventory at: lynchchicago.com.

Matheny Motor Truck Co. has served the transportation industry since 1922. As a full-line Miller Industries distributor – West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pittsburgh & Northern Virginia – we offer an extensive inventory of new & used trucks & trailers, a wide selection of accessories and customization options, and most importantly – an experienced staff. 855-494-4353 or Mathenymotors.com

WRECKER BODIES (DISTRIBUTOR)

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 614252-3111 or visit mcmahontrucks.com/ towing.

*New England Truckmaster – New England Truckmaster specializes in custom built orders - wreckers and carriers both light and heavy duty.

We are a full line Miller distributor and our area of expertise are sales, parts, service, financing & installation.

Call Chris @ 800-481-0501 / 203-2338700 cell or visit www.netruckmaster. com and check out our new & used inventory.

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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 623-842-8787 or for parts: 623-842-8663 or visit sandersontruckequip.com.

Select Truck & Equipment – We started building tow trucks in 1995, authorized Jerr-Dan Distributor new and used trucks and 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 us online at towtrucksmo.com.

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HUGE INVENTORY

CLEARANCE SALE DON’T MISS OUT!

CARRIERS 330 BLK 33K

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19.5

KEF70580

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LEC12628

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F450

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VULCAN 810P

LH622402

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INTL

MVX

DSL

RED

26K

CHEVRON S12

21.5

LEC12618

20

FORD

F450

7.3L

WHT

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VULCAN 810P

LH622290

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DSL

WHT

26K

CHEVRON S12

21.5

LEC12619

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FORD

F450

7.3L

SLV

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MH244299

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MV

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CHEVRON S12

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LEC12620

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F450

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RED

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MH244246

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INTL

MV

DSL

WHT

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MH244298

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CHEVRON S12

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LEC12642

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Tow Boss

One hundred years in, and dispatch and communications are changing faster than ever.

by Paul Stephens

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.

Telecom Tech Is Changing Towing

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hen we look back over the years, it’s easy to see how technology has had a major impact on both our lives and our industry. As vehicles have changed over the past 100-plus years there has been a direct correlation in changes to how we tow and the equipment we use to do it.

These technological updates aren’t just relegated to the trucks themselves; communications between customers, dispatch and operators have been greatly affected, especially over the past generation.

In the old days, customers might walk into the shop to set up a tow call or maybe a passerby would let us know of someone who was broken down. We’d jump in the truck and head out in search of our customers. As times changed, the phone system became a great tool to keep in touch with customers and receive calls for assistance.

The more seasoned you are in years,

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the better you remember these times and how easy it was to get the job, then complete it after the phone system was fully built. This allowed for a smoother transaction and a certain peace of mind for the customer as to who and when someone would arrive.

We then went into the next phase with two-way radios. Some shops used complete systems while others used CB radios to communicate. This gave way to pagers; if you were out of radio range you would get a page to call into the office. We then advanced again to alphanumeric pagers where we could get the call info needed or just a simple callback number.

When Nextel started dropping their iDEN push-to-talk network, towers were left scrambling to find a replacement. The chirp that would let you know of an inbound call has been replaced with apps that allow two-way communication via smartphones. Now newer technologies like 5G are starting

to integrate into our lives and businesses as well.

Moving forward, the mobile phone changed everything again.

No longer were you stuck sitting in the office; you could go wherever you wanted and still stay in communication with your customers or operators. Fast forward to today, where continual technology updates to key communication tools—as well as proprietary changes in the various provider systems—make it tough to stay on top … let alone stay competitive.

As you explore advancing technology options for communication with the shop and fleet, the sky is seemingly the limit: cellphones and tablets, GPS systems, dashcams to full 360-degree camera systems, truck tracking, autoETA updates, advanced collision warning systems and so much more.

Want to build a system to talk to your drivers? There are twoway radios, direct connection, cellphones and so many hand-held devices. (Be aware of what your state will allow as most states are starting to ban hand-held devices while driving, and all commercial vehicles are required to be handsfree in the United States.)

A major update in some fleets could be as simple as adding a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth system in the truck. Communication systems are advancing with newer camera systems allowing Bluetooth to run through them as well.

Some companies have embraced this type of technology while others have stayed away. Anyone looking to update their comms needs to research every aspect of the system under consideration to find not only all the options and benefits, but any additional costs like monthly fees, set-up charges or equipment dues. This goes for everything from cellphone plans all the way up to Work the non-traffic side - Stay Safe!

cameras and digital recorders.

Dispatch services seem to be worth it as they continue to improve, develop, and increase the benefits to end users such as the tower.

Doing your research will assist you with your communication devices selections.

The next generation of our industry will be dealing with autonomous vehicles, complete EVs and more. Vehicle manufacturers are doing more with their technology to integrate it with our systems which

could potentially allow for apps that can assist with placing the vehicle in neutral with special onetime supplied codes from the support center. If that becomes a reality, then we simply need to supply power. This would take two-way communication to the next level by allowing our interfacing. There are many security details to be worked out but it’s a taste of what is coming in the very near future.

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“A continued disruption in our workforce, decrease in collections from our consumers or decline in consumer loan assignments could cause a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity and results of operations,” the company wrote.

The firm is among the first to report an uptick in delinquencies as some lenders offer forbearance, hoping that what consumers need is time to get through the pandemic so they can resume payments.

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A car dealership in Berkeley County, South Carolina, recently alleged a woman with a key stole a car from their lot after it was repossessed. Deputies were investigat-

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ing the theft from Gralin Hampton Auto Sales.

Co-owner Evelyn Hampton said she sold a 2016 Mercedes Benz B-class to a woman on Feb. 26.

“She has the car for about two months, she didn’t make any payments,” Hampton said.

She said repossession papers were sent to the woman’s home to give her a chance to make a payment, but she didn’t make one, so the car was repossessed.

“The next morning, we came in at 9:30 and we noticed the vehicle was gone,” Hampton said.

According to the incident report, the stolen car’s GPS tracked it to Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, but the Mercedes still hasn’t been found.

Surveillance video showed a woman walking across the parking lot and up to the business to tug at the door handle to see if anyone’s inside. She then walked to the Mercedes and drove it off the lot.

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n a normal year, towers will have attended six or more tow shows by the time summer is in full swing. This year, zero shows by July. By now even the stupidest of politicians are coming around to the realization that maybe shutting down the economy is not a sustainable course of action to fight the spread of COVID-19. Up until this time many a governor and mayor have been playing God with decrees of who can have a livelihood and who cannot. Eventually they realized they won’t be back for another term in office by playing God. Some mayors actually ordered towers not to tow, leave the abandoned cars alone, as this isn’t essential work. Meanwhile they forced towers to lay off their drivers and close their doors. As if towers do not have an essential role in this society. The shallowness in the minds of politicians and bureaucrats is astounding. Of course tow business owners, having to deal with city boards and state authorities, have always known this.

I said in earlier columns that traffic on the roads will pick up significantly in May, and so it has. Cars are rolling again and calls for the tow truck have picked up.

American Towman trade shows and educational venues were postponed to late August (Cleveland), September (Las Vegas), and October (San Antonio), with Baltimore dates staying put in November. I expect an overwhelming, pent-up need to congregate among peers to play out at all these events.

Industry suppliers too will hunger for face-to-face meetings with many potential buyers, even if the majority of those buyers will be very cautious in spending. They will hunger to meet them even if they may be wearing masks.

Tow bosses, the ones who are surviving, will want to know how others are managing, looking to pick up on the best practices leading through the pandemic. They want to find out how have others adapted, even thrived through the adversity.

They will want the focus into their business operations that American Towman Seminars bring them, after having drifted for months through all the uncertainty that the state and city governments foisted upon them through their draconian shutdowns.

They will want their minds and spirits pulled back into a familiar milieu of wreckers and carriers, truck chassis and all the accessories of a towing operation.

They will hunger to have their minds and spirits kick-started into thinking of all the possibilities their business can bring them.

Like men who went off to war, they will want to come home finally. Finally.

Towing is a strange industry in some ways. Where they do their work, they do not engage with their competitors. It’s a rare tower who makes friends with other towers in his town. Yet they will look forward to congregating with other tow business owners at an American Towman show. Attendees of an American Towman show make friends with towers from all over the land.

Many will come to Cleveland, Las Vegas, San Antonio, and Baltimore just to see their friends again.

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On the Net

Positioning a forklift isn’t a difficult process: the lift’s weight and fork positioning are your first considerations. Industrial Truck Association image.

Fun with Forklifts

By Randall C. Resch 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.

I

f your company’s best tow operator drives a customer’s forklift from a loading dock to the tow truck, it’s reasonable to question if that operator attended OSHA’s approved safety course for forklift operations.

While towers may have tons of experience in product, load and vehicle transportation, the simple act of driving a forklift to the tow truck requires certification. OSHA mandates all workers operating forklifts receive training and certification to protect their safety on the job.

In the performance of loading and transporting forklifts, the tow operator must have forklift certification even if they’re only driving it to the carrier’s location.

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Forklift trucks are totally and completely different than that of typical motor vehicles.

Accordingly, OSHA strictly requires that persons operating forklift trucks must have received an OSHA-approved forklift operator safety course.

To be compliant under the section, an individual with years of tow and transport experience still must have proof of training on their person in preparation of moving the forklift. This is true even if only driving the forklift to the transport trailer or flatbed carrier.

It’s one of those hidden requirements that tow operators (and tow company owners) may not be aware.

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regarding loading and transporting forklift trucks that has to do with positioning. There’s a mindset with some tow operators who’ll argue that forklifts should be loaded “mast forward” for better weight distribution on a flatbed carrier’s deck.

Based on the transport capabilities of most carriers and the design of forklift trucks: Is the positioning of a forklift more important to the driver’s safety than the overall load or better weight disbursement?

While proper load and positioning are necessary safety factors to consider, with forks pointed forward (toward the carrier’s cab) the tow operator is in more potential danger.

If a panic stop or collision occurs, the forks most likely would pierce through the headache rack and the rearward wall of the truck’s cab.

A breakaway forklift with forks forward could assuredly result in a potentially deadly situation. Forks forward could result in the driver being fatally stabbed should the forklift break free from restraint and violently roll forward into the tow truck’s cab. Although carriers are outfitted with headache racks, their thin, tensile strength isn’t sufficient to stop forklift tines from puncturing the rack and entering the truck’s cab.

the aforementioned equipment, be sure to remain clear of all pinchspots, electrical wires, fuel lines and locations where hydraulic lines may be routed.

Also don’t forget the total height of the lifting mast to ensure there’s sufficient clearance to make it under bridges and low-hanging anythings. (Read more on clearance considerations for tall loads on page 36.)

For taller masts, once the forklift is winched onto the deck and in position to distribute its weight to the carrier’s front-axle, apply its emergency brake, then tilt the mast forward. As far as other ideal load considerations, it’s recommended that fuel gets shut off and the machine’s battery is disconnected.

Because every commercial transport has to cross open DOT scales, you’re ultimately at the mercy of some scale officer who has eagle eyes, a sharp pencil and a penchant

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for enforcement. As you creep forward towards the scale house window, you’ll likely have a lump in your throat hoping the officer doesn’t see anything to draw his attention.

It seems like time stands still while you silently recite a “Trucker’s Prayer,” and then … the light miraculously goes green. With a deep sigh you think, “Yes, there is a God,” as you slowly tug the seat’s upholstery cover from between your cheeks.

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Council Divided on Impound Lot

In Warren, Ohio, a final vote was scheduled (as of press time) on whether the city should build an impound lot.

Proponents of the legislation argue having the city operate its own impound lot positively will impact the city’s finances once it is fully operational because it could earn up to $30,000 per month, based on estimates.

Councilman Ken MacPherson questioned if the city can afford to build the lot during a time when it could be facing budget shortfalls of nearly 20 percent in its 2020 budget.

“We should have more input from citizens about how they feel about spending funds to build an impound lot,” said Councilwoman Cheryl Saffold.

She said the city’s focus should be on creating a safe environment for people to live and work during the COVID-19 pandemic and what she describes as a high murder rate.

Councilman Greg Greathouse supports the lot and expects it will earn the money the city will spend to build it within three months of operations. He said council was told the cost of building the lot could range from $35,000 to $85,000, depending on its design and security measures.

“We’ve had two lengthy discussions about this,” Councilman John Brown said. “I am comfortable with the answers to questions we’ve asked about the lot. … We have many other cities in the area that have city-owned impound lots. They are profiting from the tows that are being done,” he said.

Because residents have not been able to attend council meetings due to statewide COVID-19 restrictions, Saffold said the city could have done some type of poll or survey done that would have given council members more input on what residents think about the issue.

Councilman Ronald White, D-7th Ward, said the city is asking council to approve legislation to build the lot and later will ask for separate legislation on fees and its operations. He said it is ridiculous for the administration to ask council to approve legislation to build an impound lot, but not have in place the rules for its operation.

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NTEA Wants FET Suspended

NTEA joined National Auto Dealers Association, American Trucking Associations and more than 100 other state and local organizations to ask that Congress suspend the 12-percent Federal Excise Tax on heavy trucks and trailers through 2021 as they consider additional legislation to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and assist with U.S. economic recovery.

They are asking its members to contact their legislators as soon as possible and ask them to support the move in the next coronavirus pandemic relief legislation.

NTEA stated in its press release: the United States has been more dependent than ever on the nation’s truck fleets during the COVID-19 crisis; the 12-percent FET on heavy trucks and trailers is the highest excise tax in the nation, and; the suspension of the FET can aid in keeping the nation well supplied and in rebuilding America’s vital truck manufacturing industry and related employment.

Source: ntea.com.

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Positioning a forklift isn’t a difficult process: the lift’s weight and fork positioning are your first considerations. Industrial Truck Association image.

Fun with Forklifts

By Randall C. Resch

I

f your company’s best tow operator drives a customer’s forklift from a loading dock to the tow truck, it’s reasonable to question if that operator attended OSHA’s approved safety course for forklift operations.

While towers may have tons of experience in product, load and vehicle transportation, the simple act of driving a forklift to the tow truck requires certification. OSHA mandates all workers operating forklifts receive training and certification to protect their safety on the job.

In the performance of loading and transporting forklifts, the tow operator must have forklift certification even if they’re only driving it to the carrier’s location.

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Forklift trucks are totally and completely different

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than that of typical motor vehicles. Accordingly, OSHA strictly requires that persons operating forklift trucks must have received an OSHA-approved forklift operator safety course.

To be compliant under the section, an individual with years of tow and transport experience still must have proof of training on their person in preparation of moving the forklift. This is true even if only driving the forklift to the transport trailer or flatbed carrier. It’s one of those hidden requirements that tow operators (and tow company owners) may not be aware.

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In carrier operations, there’s a debate regarding loading and transporting forklift trucks that has to do with positioning. There’s a mindset with some tow operators who’ll argue that forklifts should be loaded

Even the simple act of driving a forklift to the tow truck requires certification and is only available to those over 18 years old. OSHA.gov image.

“mast forward” for better weight distribution on a flatbed carrier’s deck.

Based on the transport capabilities of most carriers and the design of forklift trucks: Is the positioning of a forklift more important to the driver’s safety than the overall load or better weight disbursement?

While proper load and positioning are necessary safety factors to consider, with forks pointed forward (toward the carrier’s cab) the tow operator is in more potential danger.

If a panic stop or collision occurs, the forks most likely would pierce through the headache rack and the rearward wall of the truck’s cab.

A breakaway forklift with forks forward could assuredly result in a potentially deadly situation. Forks forward could result in the driver being fatally stabbed should the forklift break free from restraint and violently roll forward into the tow truck’s cab. Although carriers are outfitted with headache racks, their thin, tensile strength isn’t sufficient to stop forklift tines from puncturing the rack and entering the truck’s cab.

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fork positioning are your first considerations. I believe in the “more is better” mentality when it comes to securing anything on a carrier’s deck, including forklifts.

As in any vehicle load where fourpoint tie-down is the norm, there’s nothing wrong with employing any combination of ratchet straps, comealongs, and rated chain (beyond four) to gain a solid transport platform. When attaching any of the aforementioned equipment, be sure to remain clear of all pinchspots, electrical wires, fuel lines and

Is the positioning of a forklift more important to the driver’s safety than the overall load or better weight disbursement? locations where hydraulic lines may be routed.

Also don’t forget the total height of the lifting mast to ensure there’s sufficient clearance to make it under bridges and low-hanging anythings. (Read more on clearance considerations for tall loads on page 36.)

For taller masts, once the forklift is winched onto the deck and in position to distribute its weight to the carrier’s front-axle, apply its emergency brake, then tilt the mast forward. As far as other ideal load considerations, it’s recommended that fuel gets shut off and the machine’s battery is disconnected.

Because every commercial transport has to cross open DOT scales, you’re ultimately at the

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mercy of some scale officer who has eagle eyes, a sharp pencil and a penchant for enforcement. As you creep forward towards the scale house window, you’ll likely have a lump in your throat hoping the officer doesn’t see anything to draw his attention.

It seems like time stands still while you silently recite a “Trucker’s Prayer,” and then … the light miraculously goes green. With a deep sigh you think, “Yes, there is a God,” as you slowly tug the seat’s upholstery cover from between your cheeks.

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.

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