American Towman Magazine - June 2023

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Advertising & Marketing

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American Towman TV

OMG Tow Marketing

Tow Industry Week

Air Cushions

MatJack Jumbo Safelift

Auctions

Online Impound Auctions

Axle Covers

RealWheels

Business Consultants

Business Broker George

Cables, Chains, Hooks & Slings

B/A Products

RimSling

Call Providers / Motor Clubs

AAA

Allstate Roadside

GEICO

NSD + Questx

Urgently

Car Carrier/Wrecker Manufacturers

Dual-Tech

Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Jerr-Dan

Miller Industries

Car Carrier/Wrecker Distributors

All American Jerr-Dan

Akins Ford

Atlanta Wrecker Sales

Chevron Commercial

Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales

EdgeTec

Elizabeth Truck Center

G. Stone Commercial

Len Zermenos

Lynch Truck Centers

McMahon Truck Centers

Midco Sales

New England Truckmaster

Northeast Wrecker Sales

Peak Wrecker Sales

RPM Equipment

Tow Industries

Twin Cities

West End Service

Wrecker Warehouse

Zip’s AW Direct

Collision Film

CRASHFILM

Communications

DriverLocate.com

Eartec

Metrocom

RP Recovery Consulting

Speak Easy

Computer Software

FCAR Tech

Towbook Management Software

Traxero

Your Enforcement Services

Credit Card Processing

North American Bancard

Electronics

Lodar USA

Mobile Control Systems (MCS)

Equipment

Financing/Leasing

Ascentium Capital

First Business Bank

Integrated Vehicle Equip. Leasing

Intek Truck & Equip. Leasing

Santander Bank

Specialty Vehicle Equip. & Funding

Verdant Capital

EV Robots

Tracked Machines

Heavy Duty Rigging

TowToolz

Heavy Duty 5th Wheel Underlift

Tru-Hitch

Insurance

Austin Insurance

ICW Insurance

Khasim Insurance Agency

Pacific General Insurance

Progressive Commercial Insurance

Sea Crest Insurance

Key Fobs

We Buy Key Fobs

Lifts & Hoists

AmeriDeck

Lights & Lightbars

Custer Products

SafeAll Products

Will-Burt Company

Lockout Tools

Access Tools

Steck Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Records

Auto Data Direct

Online Truck Sales

SOS Truck

Safety Products

TowMate

Tool Mounting

Performance Advantage Company

Tool/Tool Boxes

Dri-Dek

Towing Accessories

Durabilt by Durbin

Guniwheel

ITI Sales

J&R Products

Zip’s AW Direct

Tow Dollies

Collins Dollies

Trailers

Kalyn-Siebert

Landoll

Talbert

Trail King Industries

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas

Trade Shows

American Towman Expo-Baltimore

AT ShowPlace-Las Vegas

TowXpo-Dallas/Ft.Worth

Training

American Towman Expositions

Truck Chasis

Hino Trucks

International Truck

Wheel Simulators

Phoenix USA

Winches

Warn Industries

Winches Inc.

The Walkaround

Searching for Suppliers?

Welcome to American Towman’s Annual Supplier Directory—the most comprehensive directory offered for the towing industry. A handy year-round tool to find top industry suppliers offering the products and services you need to run your business successfully.

Dennie Ortiz Publisher

Just as the Yellow Pages of the trusty old phonebook of yesteryear helped highlight certain businesses, here too you’ll be able to locate that specific company you’ve been searching for.

Speaking of looking for companies, a quick “Thank-you” and shout-out to all the towers and suppliers that helped to make the AT ShowPlace-Las Vegas this past May 13-15, one of the best shows attended on the West Coast. Conferences were full, the welcome reception was packed with networking towers, and the exhibit floor had many trucks for sale, along with other items that were purchased by appreciative attendees.

On another note, as extreme weather continues to surprise people around the world, New Jersey saw some unusual tornado activity in April that caused a small jet to veer off the runway while landing and sustain some damage. Take a look at this month’s featured recovery to see how this job was professionally and successfully handled by Certified Auto Mall.

Also in this issue, our Field Editor Terry Abejuela handles the heavy lifting of Hands-On Tech by keeping you informed on how to evaluate and determine which rigging chain to use in various applications.

On the staffing side, industries throughout the country continue their struggle to find and keep good employees, a problem which the towing industry has endured for many years. In his article, “Retaining Your Employees,” Randall Resch, offers sound advice on how to effectively manage personnel and keep your company running smoothly.

All told, this issue’s a real keeper. Be sure to hold onto the Supplier Directory to help you throughout the year. As always stay safe out there!

A Day at the Museum

Steve Temple Editor

Our Classic Wrecker series this month features a WWII vehicle used by the famous Red Ball Express to keep troops supplied on the battlefield. As a historically significant truck, it is one of the most popular displays at the International Towing & Recovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but there are certainly many others that make it a worthwhile trip. They range from antique Model Ts fitted with a

Holmes Split Boom to the World’s Fastest Tow Truck, as well as other fascinating wreckers. In addition, there are a number of informative plaques detailing the history of our industry. The latter includes biographies of Ernest Holmes, Sr. and Bill Jackson, who developed the Air Cushion system for heavy recoveries (from which the Matjack system directly descended). On a somber note, the museum’s Wall of the Fallen pays tribute to towmen who died in the line of duty. So, a visit there would definitely be a day to remember.

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Labor Commission Collects Back Pay

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has collected $2.9 million in wages and penalties owed to 187 tow truck drivers, dispatchers and mechanics who formerly worked for Pride Towing in Anaheim and Stride Towing and Recovery in Oakland. To date, 96 workers have received nearly $1.6 million in back wages and penalties, and the LCO is searching for 91 employees who worked for the companies between June 15, 2014, and February 16, 2017 to provide them with their earned wages.

“My office used every tool available to get wages owed to workers,” noted Labor Commissioner Lilia García-Brower. “This case demonstrates the blatant disregard by some employers for paying judgments.’

These two companies were hit with a $4.8 million citation for the alleged wage theft violations. They were cited for violations of minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest periods for 129 workers at Pride Towing and 58 workers at Stride Towing. The citations included liquidated damages and waiting time penalties, as well as itemized wage statement violations.

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Survivor Fund Golf Classic

The 15th Annual Survivor Fund Golf Classic raised $34,874 for the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s Survivor Fund. The event, held Thursday, April 13, in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the Florida Tow Show, drew well over 100 players and a large list of sponsors and other participants.

“We are so proud of the generosity of the golfers and sponsors, who over the years have faithfully supported the Survivor Fund,” said Jeffrey Godwin, Survivor Fund co-chairman. “Not only is this a great event, benefiting a great cause, but also the fun, laughter and camaraderie throughout the day makes it an event to plan for every year.”

“The amazing industry support through events such as the Survivor Fund Golf Classic have allowed the fund to increase distributions to $15,000 for families of museum supporters or supporting companies,” Godwin added.

Source: International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum

Nation Safe Drivers and Questx have Combined

Nation Safe Drivers (NSD) and Questx have completed a strategic business combination to form one of the nation’s largest and most innovative roadside assistance and mobility services. Founded in 1962, NSD is ranked the #1 motor club by North American service providers, with a platform that services 1.5 million events a year on behalf of leading automotive OEMs, rental car fleets, tire distributors, insurance companies, and other affinity organizations. Questx, established in 1988, is a provider of best-in-class roadside assistance, first notice of loss, and glass administration solutions to insurance carriers and vehicle service contract providers.

“We are thrilled to partner with Questx to help set a new standard for roadside solutions,” said Jac Alvarez, NSD’s Chief Revenue Officer. “Under its experienced leadership team, Questx

Spirits Soar at South Point

From the moment AT’s registration manager Andrea Wynn graced the hall by singing the Star-Spangled Banner, spirits soared among the record crowd that entered the exhibit hall at the South Point Convention Center in Las Vegas. From the Cactus Feast to the training and seminars, to the thrill of being engaged with 170 industry suppliers, the American Towman ShowPlace–Las Vegas proved to be an uplifting event. One attendee said that experiencing the show’s high spirits “was better than winning a milliondollar jackpot!”

According to show management, floor traffic never let up and was still going past closing time on both show days. Big hits at the show were American Towman’s legendary hospitality at the Cactus Feast (the night before the show opened), and the Pie Palooza on the last day on the

has had immense success building a strong network of service providers, deep customer relationships, and a world-class tech stack.”

Pat Gilbert, Co-CEO and CoFounder of Questx, stated that “We are excited to partner with NSD and BDT Capital Partners who bring tremendous experience, expertise, and resources to enable us to execute on our goal for being the best-in-class mobility services partner for all of our clients and most importantly for the end customer.”

Source: Company Press Release

exhibit floor. Attendees also raved about Bobby Tuttle’s recovery knowledge at AT’s Recovery Theater and War Games conducted by James Bennett, Jr., Incident Commander for the Great Texas Pileup. WreckMaster’s Rotator Recovery Training also got high marks.

The next American Towman show is TowXpo in Fort Worth, July 14th and 15th.

NSD and Questx have joined forces to build upon each other’s strengths.

Sales and Profits Jump

Miller Industries 1st Qtr.

Miller Industries Inc. hauled in 31% more sales in the first quarter of 2023 than it did a year ago, helping to boost quarterly earnings by more than fourfold from last year’s levels.

The Ooltewah, TN based manufacturer reported that it earned $9.2 million, or 81 cents per share, on sales of $282.3 million in the first three months of 2023. In the same period a year ago, Miller Industries earned only $2.1 million, or 18 cents per share, on sales of $215.5 million.

“We had a promising start to fiscal 2023, as our top-line growth accelerated and supply chain conditions continued to

improve,” stated Miller Industries CEO William G. Miller, II in an earnings report released after the market closed. “Our sales growth reflected strong demand for our products in the marketplace as our backlog remains strong with no customer cancellations in 2023 to date, despite the challenging macro environment. Due to the strong demand environment, we believe that investing in accumulating inventory of component parts and goods near completion continues to be the best use of our cash in the current environment.”

Miller noted that “The first-quarter results gives us confidence in our ability to achieve our $1 billion revenue target in 2023 and improve profitability over the prior year.”

Miller Industries also announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per share, payable June 12, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5.

Source: prnewswire.com

Ex-Cop Sentenced for Bribery

A former police officer in charge of the Detroit Police Department’s Integrity Unit was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for accepting bribes from a towing company in exchange for referrals.

John F. Kennedy worked within the department’s Internal Affairs Division and was responsible for investigating reports of crimes and professional misconduct by police and other city employees, U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison said.

He is the second former police officer in Detroit to be sentenced after pleading guilty. Kennedy conspired with fellow officer, Daniel S. Vickers, to commit bribery by accepting nearly $15,000 in exchange for using his influence to persuade other officers to make tow referrals to a company, Ison said. Kennedy pleaded guilty under an agreement with prosecutors.

The evidence included secretly recorded phone conversations. Six people have been charged as part of the federal government’s investigation.

Source: 9and10news.com and justice.gov

NYC Revokes Contract with Tower

Repo Business Booming

According to a recent report of rising delinquencies on subprime auto loans, the repossession industry is continuing to benefit, seeing a banner year as repos have continued to rise since the peak of the Pandemic in 2021. In March, the percentage of delinquent subprime auto loans increased to 5.3 percent, up from 2.6 percent two years ago. Various factors are at play, including rising interest rates, higher prices for used and new cars, and inflation.

At the recent North American Repossessors Summit conference in Orlando, Florida, it was reported that repo companies are having a hard time keeping up with demand and finding drivers. “As the economy curves down, our industry curves up,” pointed out Ben Deese, vice president at North Carolina-based Home Detective Co. This $1.7 billion industry primarily

recovers assets like cars, trucks, and boats, all requiring skilled tow truck drivers.

Jordan McIntosh of Rapture Enterprises in Burnsville, North Carolina, said, “In January of 23’ we broke our record for the numbers of vehicles we picked up.” Anticipating this summer’s volume, McIntosh has bought five late-model trucks in the last year and has been adding drivers as well. “I’ve got seven drivers now,” he added. “But could use seven more.”

Source: Bloomberg, motor1.com and Tow Industry Week

Queens-based Runway Towing had its towing contract revoked and can no longer do business with NYC. The company had the exclusive right to operate on the city’s nine major highways throughout the five boroughs in a system overseen by the NYPD. The causes for revoking the license were due to numerous lawsuits alleging the company had been overcharging customers for years and that the company ran an illegal “racketeering enterprise.”

Although Runway is not barred from applying for a license with the city in the future, there is no guarantee a license will be granted to Runway.

The city rejected Runway’s renewal application, which the towing company fought but the court issued a temporary operating letter, allowing Runway Towing to continue working for the city while litigation was pending.

“The [potential] penalty of a lifetime ban is so disproportionate as to shock the conscience,” said Runway’s lawyer Errol Margolin. “Runway [does] not deserve this fate for what amounts to parking tickets.”

Source: silive.com

Miller Industries’ profits are up fourfold from last year’s first quarter results.

Jordan McIntosh of Rapture Enterprises, Inc. saw a record number of repos in January and expects a busy summer.

road Tools

Cover Me

Kalyn Siebert has introduced a new, fully galvanized Sliding Axle trailer that offers improved protection from harsh road salt and salt air. With complete corrosion resistance, this trailer is ideal for towing and recovery operations in the Midwest, New England and Gulf Coast, as well as many other areas of the country. The Sliding Axle trailer is available in lengths of 48, 50 and 53 feet, and features an exceptionally low seven-degree approach angle for low clearance maneuvering. The standard, 20,000-pound, neck-mounted winch handles loading of equipment onto the deck.

Kalyn Siebert is a subsidiary of Engineered Transportation International (“EnTrans”), a global manufacturer of specialty trailers, distributing products through a network of dealers located throughout North America. This company engineers and manufactures its line of specialized trailers in Gatesville, Texas, to exceed the toughest standards in the industry, with maximum strength at low tare weights, low maintenance costs, and long service life. kalynsiebert.com

All Charged Up

The EV Rescue 5k power station from Topdon is designed to deliver reliable, instant power whenever and wherever needed. This device is ideal for tow operators looking to recharge electric vehicles with a dead battery on the side of the road, or mobile technicians needing a consistent voltage power supply. It provides clean, renewable power, with no fumes, noise or excessive costs. Simply flip the switch for silent, emissions-free portable power. Intended to either complement or completely replace gas and diesel generators, the EV Rescue 5k has a rated output of 4800W, and a peak power for three seconds of 5800W.

Hello Dolly!

New from Big D’s Fabrication is a heavy-duty truck dolly rated at a 25,000lb capacity. This dolly can handle everything from fifth-wheel campers to boat trailers, and all the way up to semi-trucks and trailers. The most common applications include missing or damaged axles in accidents, as well as bearing failures. The dolly allows towers to keep a casualty vehicle at a legal height and perform the work on the shoulder while facing the correct way on a roadway, both which make for a quick clearance during an otherwise difficult recovery. Another benefit of the dolly is that it can be used both right side up and upside down, depending on the height or application needed. It can also be used for farm equipment and serves other industrial uses. Hand-built in Green Bay, Wisconsin, each dolly is CNC lasered and bent, and then sandblasted and painted in the customer’s choice of color. The dolly can be transported either on the back of a heavy wrecker, or moved with a car carrier.

ZIP’S ROAD SERVICE BODY

The Road Service Body (RSB) from Zip’s Truck Equipment is the Swiss Army Knife of service bodies available on the market today. These mobile workshops come in 84” or 108” lengths and can be equipped with a variety of essential tools to respond to any

roadside repair or emergency situation. From air compressors to welders to tire machines, these multi-purpose units can be outfitted with the right equipment and customized with exceptional storage systems and accessories, including awnings and message signs. Offering

interior and exterior work platforms, these versatile bodies can be mounted onto most makes and models of lightduty trucks and can be custom painted to match any company brand. Take care of your customers today with a new RSB from Zip’s.

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Money Matter

Tips on Financing Your Tow Business

By Brian J. Riker

Running a towing business goes far beyond being an effective problem solver and recovery specialist. Your ability to manage money and maintain self-discipline in saving for rainy days is far more critical than your specific skills as a tow truck operator in developing a successful towing business.

I speak from long-time experience here, having started in the towing industry back in 1992. I had to do it the hard way, with determination, grit, hard work, sacrifice and making a lot of mistakes. My first attempt at self-employment failed miserably, so much so that I ended up working for an auto auction for several years while I licked my wounds and built up some courage to try again.

My second attempt wasn’t any better, ending in bankruptcy and owing a lot of money to a lot of people. But thanks to everything I learned from these hard lessons, my third attempt was successful, so I’d like to share some of them and, hopefully, prevent some of you from making the same mistakes.

SPEND LESS THAN YOU EARN

That sounds simple enough, yet you

should always have some cash in reserve at all times to cover unexpected emergencies or to take advantage of opportunities that can disappear quickly. This advice holds true for both your personal and business budgets. Also, keep these two accounts separate and do not intermingle the funds, even if you are a sole proprietor.

Note as well that these cash reserves are taxable, so balance how much you keep at home as an emergency fund for personal crisis against how much you keep in the business bank account as retained earnings. My personal formula is four months of personal expenses, meaning the total of all my household-related expenses monthly, times four. This amount would be less than four months of my income, but not by much.

For the business, retain four to six months of operating costs to level the hills and valleys in cashflow, or allow for the quick replacement of something that is damaged or destroyed, the sudden loss of a key client, or other such emergencies. On the other hand, it’s wise to set aside additional funds for growth, otherwise Murphy’s Law can kick in after you’ve spent your emergency

Brian J. Riker is a third-generation towman, with 26 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

reserves to grow your business. Obviously the amounts in these funds will vary depending on your operation and tolerance for risk.

KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS

Even though you wouldn’t intentionally defraud the government by falsifying accounting records, it’s not uncommon to misplace a company expense that should have been personal, or vice versa. This practice can make your company appear to be operating at a less than optimal earnings ratio, which when it comes time to borrow money to purchase real estate or equipment, will harm your chances of being approved, or result in being approved at a much higher than necessary interest rate.

Common examples include putting your personal cell phone, and maybe your spouse or children’s phones, on the business account. Or how about that shiny new light-duty dually you drive to and from work? Is it really used exclusively for work, or should that be accounted for on your personal books and not the company’s?

Here’s another question to ask yourself. Is it is better, at least for debt-to-income ratios for borrowing power ◀

purposes, to have a higher payroll expense to you as the owner, than to have a lower salary with a lot of perks or fringe benefits coming off the top of

your business? The answer depends on whether you are positioning your company for growth so you can sell it one day, or if you want to expand

beyond just two or three trucks. Remember, tax write-offs are not a 1:1 ratio. You only get to deduct, in most cases, the same amount as your tax bracket, meaning that a $200 cell phone bill the company pays is only resulting in a $50 tax deduction at best. Are you willing to pay three or four points higher interest on your $800,000 rotator purchase to save $600 a year in tax deductions? True, these are over-simplified examples, but the point is still valid. Be intentional with your bookkeeping to present your true income and expenses when seeking financing.

MAKE DATA-BASED DECISIONS

Impulse purchases can be a serious mistake. For instance, during my second attempt at trying to grow a towing company, I wanted to be a heavy-duty company so bad that it hurt. It was all I could think

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about, and was obsessed with how to make it happen. One day the opportunity presented itself while I was attending the American Towman Expo in Baltimore, November 2004. A friendly competitor called and offered to sell me his company, but I had to act quickly. And act quickly I did, as we had a deal by the following Monday. This decision was based purely on my emotional desire to own heavy-duty trucks and service center—not considering if the business was a fit for me, my family or my current financial situation.

How did things turn out? Let’s just say it wasn’t a fit and both the former owner and I got hurt in the transaction, so much so that a third party, also a local competitor, ended up owning the company and property at a hugely discounted cost.

So, when looking to expand your business, consider the costs, both financial and personal. You may want that shiny new rotator, but is there enough work for it in your area? Do you have the cash reserves to cover the ownership expenses when there isn’t enough work? Does your current work volume support this decision, or will you be eliminating multiple trucks in your fleet just to add a specialty service?

These are among the many questions you need to ask yourself and then answer realistically, with clear data supported by your current operations and research. Don’t let your personal inclinations sway a decision, convincing yourself that, “I know I can make it work,” or allowing your ego to push you to keep up with the competitors.

The same holds true when you are just starting out. Perhaps a well-used truck is not the best choice, even when you are the best mechanic on the planet and intend to fix it up. Perhaps it’s better to wait a little longer until you can afford the down payment on a lightly used or even new truck. I know this from a painful experience, having purchased a well-worn truck to start my first company and that old wrecker played a large part in my failure. You can’t service your clients properly if your truck is always breaking down, and even though I was a qualified mechanic, junk is junk.

Had I worked for someone for just another year and saved my pennies, built a little personal credit, and ◀

exercised delayed gratification, perhaps my first company wouldn’t have been a failure, and I could have made my entry into the heavy-duty field in a more effective manner. My ego and impatience got the best of me, so don’t let it do the same to you.

UNDERSTAND THE BANKING MARKET

Commercial credit and personal loans, while similar in nature, are actually very different animals. Most towers will likely be using personally backed loans to grow their company, meaning it is not structured in a manner that makes the business entity a viable risk or an entity that can take full responsibility for the financing. This aspect means that what happens in your personal life affects your business and vice versa. So, you must keep a reasonable debt-to-income ratio for not only the business but also your personal life. Develop good habits in paying bills on time, using only a portion of your available credit, and avoid the temptation to constantly float balances from one low-interest account to another, as this doesn’t allow your credit to age, making you look risky even if you pay everything on time.

As a truck salesman I can’t tell you how many hardworking folks have wanted to buy a wrecker but were unprepared for their first commercial loan—myself included. When I financed my first truck, I had no clue as to what I was doing, but knew I needed a truck and I had cash in hand for about 20% of the purchase price. That should have been enough, I thought, but I needed bank records showing a positive cashflow position, accounting records showing where my income was coming from, where it was going, and how I was paying myself to support my household. All the makings of a solid, written business plan, not just a guy with a dream and a strong work ethic.

Before you purchase a truck, meet with a professional accountant to do a business checkup and get your books in order. If you are just starting your company, a good accountant and tax professional are as important to your success as having fuel for your truck’s engine. They ◀

may seem pricey at the outset, but I promise you they will save you much more than their fees in wasted money due to mistakes.

Also, shop around for the best deal on loans. There are multiple sources of credit available to businesses today. Some specialize in our market segment and truly understand the unique needs of towers, and others like your local bank or credit union may understand you and be able to help when other sources can’t. Attend an American Towman trade show, and you’ll come across very well qualified financing companies that understand this business and the hardworking folks that make it run.

Dealerships have connections with financing sources for most credit risks, so it may be better to purchase through a dealer than a private sale, even if the upfront cost appears to be higher, because the dealer has the relationship that can close the deal with the lender. Lenders typically do not like funding private sales, as they prefer to work with established truck dealers to ensure the asset/collateral is what they expect it to be.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

I strongly caution you against leveraging the equity in your personal residence or cashing out a 401k or other retirement account to get into a truck. While this may

seem like an easy solution to fund your business venture, it is extremely risky and in the case of retirement funds, expensive. By leveraging your home, you increase your debt-to-income ratio, making you less appealing for your next truck purchase. Should you fail, and failure is always an option, you may wind up losing your home.

Predicting the future is risky, and not an exact science. Just look at how our economy has been on a wild rollercoaster the past few years, the price hikes resulting from Covid and supply-chain issues, rampant inflation and stagnant growth due to political uncertainties. With this going on around us, consider the very real possibility that our industry will look much different in five or ten years than it does now. Also, with trucks being as costly as they are, many tow companies are taking loans with terms of six or more years. Can you, with reasonable certainty, say your cashflow will be sufficient over the next six years, and if not, are you prepared to make the necessary changes to stay solvent?

I’ve used both approaches to fund what ultimately was my second failed company, leaving my family in a bind when we couldn’t afford the mortgage payment. Fortunately, I have multiple talents and was able to take a job outside the industry, work 100-hour weeks for a few years, and get us back on track. Don’t think of my negative experiences as an attempt to discourage you from growing your company, or starting a new one, but it is critical to fully evaluate the environment before making a big decision like financing a large purchase.

Financing and leverage of assets can be a good tool, but like any other tool it must be used properly with a thorough understanding of the risks of failure. Just as you wouldn’t try a recovery or winching technique without understanding the forces being applied, don’t try to finance your next purchase without learning a little bit more about the mechanics of the loan process.

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War Horse

The Redball Express Relied Heavily on the W-45 in WWII

By Steve Temple

During WWII, a truck convoy system called the Red Ball Express delivered critically needed supplies to the fastmoving Allied forces in Europe. At its peak, the Express operated nearly 6,000 vehicles carrying

Due to its strategic and colorful WWII history with the Red Ball Express, this W-45 wrecker is one of the most popular on display at the International Towing and Recovery Museum.

In addition to the winches on the Holmes bed, mounted behind the front bumper of a W-45 wrecker was a Garwood Winch type 3-U-615 rated at 15,000 lbs.

12,500 tons of food, fuel, ammunition and other cargo each day. The drivers were pushed as hard as the trucks, eating and sleeping when they could, often going without food and rest. “Keep 'Em Rollin!” was the battle cry of the Red Ball Express.

Speeding was part of the mystique of the Red Ball drivers, resulting in numerous accidents along their hazardous battlefield routes. If a vehicle broke down or went in the ditch, Red Ball wreckers towed them out to keep the routes clear.

This trucking line was so famous, it became the subject of a movie starring Sidney Poitier. This actor was cast in the role because the Red Ball Express was staffed primarily with black soldiers.

Why the name Red Ball? It dates back to the late 1800s, when the Santa Fe railroad began using it to refer to express shipping for priority freight and perishables. These trains, and the tracks cleared for their use, were marked with red balls. The term grew in popularity and was extensively used by the 1920s.

The Holmes W45 heavy-duty military wrecker bed was an adaptation of the standard Holmes W45 twin-boom civilian wrecker.

The Holmes W45 is a twin-boom design with two 5-ton winches mounted behind the cab. Each winch was equipped with 200 feet of wire rope.

Although a number of different trucks were pressed into Red Ball’s military service, a primary one was the Model 969-A, a sturdy and reliable Diamond T fitted with a W-45 wrecker built by the Ernest

Holmes Company from 1941 until 1949. A total of 7,238 units were manufactured, and the one shown here was made in early 1943 with a rating of 15 tons, using an adaptation of the standard Holmes W-45 twin-

boom civilian wrecker. It was equipped with a pair of five-ton winches mounted behind the cab, each one fitted with 200 feet of wire rope. Stabilizer legs were mounted on each side of the bed, just behind the cab.

Typical of military-grade wreckers, it carried a lengthy list of recovery equipment, including chains, ropes, snatch blocks, cutting torches and tools. Unlike the later M-series wreckers, which used the truck air-brake system as an air source for tire inflation and other chores, the W-45 left the factory with a self-contained air compressor mounted between the booms.

This wrecker was powered by a 529cid Hercules RXC sixcylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine that developed 106 hp, funneled through a five-speed manual transmission and two-

Red Ball wreckers recovered all types of military vehicles to keep the battlefield routes open during WWII.

speed transfer case. While not as powerful or versatile as the larger M1 and M1A1 wreckers, the classic styling of the Diamond T cab has ensured that these vehicles have remained popular with enthusiasts. This particular wrecker served the U.S. Army until December 1947, when it was given to the French

Army. It was sold at auction in 1973 to a garage near Metz, France, but it remained idle and was later purchased by a Mr. Becker, a collector in Luxembourg. He then sold it to Jigé International, a French manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. Jean George and his son Nicolas (of Jigé

Typical of military-grade wreckers, the W-45 was well equipped with a lengthy list of recovery equipment, including chains, ropes, snatch blocks, cutting torches and tools.

International) are avid collectors of WWII military vehicles (U.S. Army only). They have a business named “Jeepest” that restores all sorts of military vehicle and tanks, and specializes in selling spare parts and memorabilia to collectors of WWII vehicles and antiques.

The wrecker is now owned by Jeff Badgley, Sonny Griffin, Tom Griffin, Vince Mish and Joe Storey, who all pitched in to get the vehicle returned back to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the Ernest Holmes Company was founded, and loaned it to the International Towing and Recovery Museum with assistance from nearby Miller Industries. Given the colorful history of the Red Ball Express, this military wrecker has become one of the most popular attractions. No doubt because the Allied victory in Europe could not have happened without the Red Ball Express.

That’s my favorite truck in here,” notes Cathy Brumgard, the museum’s general manager, echoing the sentiments of many visiting towmen. “I love the history of it, that it served during WWII, and made it back here. It’s incredible that this group of men restored the truck.”

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

We Have

Raising a Stricken Jet From a Runway

By George Nitti

Even though it fell on April Fools’ Day, the situation was no joke. On the evening of April 1, unexpected tornados hit mid-New Jersey, where a Cessna Citation X aircraft was landing on the rain-slicked runway of Monmouth Executive Airport. A heavy gust of wind caught a wing, causing the

jet to spin out of control and take a hard left off the runway. It continued through a grassy median before it reached a taxiway, where it ended up on the opposite side, with its tail laying in the grass and with its front nose jutting out onto the hard pavement.

LIFT OFF!

Fortunately, there were no passengers, and the pilots were able to extricate themselves without injury. But the jet was seriously marred, with its landing gear ripped off on the pilot’s side and compromised on the other, while the bottom of the plane suffered severe damage and lay saturating the ground with leaking jet fuel.

Matthew Pacetti, owner of Certified Auto Mall in Howell, New Jersey, was having dinner

OPERATORS AND WRECKER SPECS

Lead Operator: Mike Stahnten WreckMaster

8/9RA Certified (Red Peterbilt Miller 1150)

Secondary Rotator Operator: Daniel Minett

(white Kenworth NRC Rotator)

Third Rotator Operator: Sykear Westbrook

(black Kenworth Miller 1150)

Tractor and Trailer Operator: Lee Swobodzien

(Peterbilt with Trail Eze 53ft trailer)

Recovery Supervisor: Bryan Desevo

RECOVERY TEAM:

Billy Stahnten: Recovery Supervisor

Mark Minett: Supervisor

Matthew Pacetti: Operations Manager

Zac Cunliffe: General Manager

Cheyenne Edwards: Driver

Victor De Los Santos: Driver

Pete Morisco: Driver

out when the police emergency call came in at the request of airport management. After hearing a brief description of the incident, Pacetti stated that, “We immediately responded to the crash site with two heavy duty rotators, our tractor and Landoll trailer, as well as our recovery supervisor and several additional men.”

Upon arrival, they were advised to come back the following day. On their return, they brought an additional heavy-duty rotator, a service truck, a skid steer with sweeper attachment, along with totes and drums to pump fuel

into by several hazmat techs. This extra time gave the team a chance to research how they were going to recover the jet with their equipment.

“Online, we found pictures of other Cessna Citation jets being lifted and a copy of the maintenance manual, which really helped us out,” Pacetti explained. “The goal was not to cause more damage than was already done.”

Certified Auto Mall’s rotators had to be positioned precisely near the lift points of the jet.

With the B/A sling secured in the proper place, the nose could be elevated level with the rest of the jet. The rotators raised the jet off the taxiway for loading onto the trailer.

The plan seemed obvious: Use the rotators to get the jet off its nose and evenly uprighted, so that crew could place it onto a trailer for transport back to a designated area at the airport.

The company’s three heavy duty rotators would do the heavy lifting, each positioned strategically around the jet’s lift points which included both turbines located under the wings, and its bulkhead at the front of the jet.

Maneuvering

The red 2023 Peterbilt 567 Century 1150 rotator was positioned on the left wing, driven by lead operator Mike Stahnten. A white 2022 Kenworth T800 with NRC 65CSR Rotator went on the right side, operated by Daniel Minett. Lastly, a black 2020 Kenworth T880 Century 1150 Rotator was placed up front, helmed by Sykear Westbrook.

Rigging the jet included not only securing the rotator lines on each of the turbine lift points, but also using a forklift to cradle a 12-inch-wide yellow strap around the bulkhead. On scene was also a senior aviation mechanic to assist with getting to the lift points and giving guidance on the aircraft’s structure. Meanwhile, the airport continued to operate as the towmen had to work in a sloppy mess of fuel on a cold, windy day.

Working in unison, with all tow operators communicating through their headsets, they raised the jet, leveling it off so that they could then place it onto a 2015 Peterbilt 579 Tractor with a Traileze TE 53-foot trailer.

Once centered and secured, the jet was hauled back about a half mile to an open lot, where the rotators assisted in removing and placing it onto cribbing. All in all, the crew was on scene for 11 hours, which became an unforgettable experience.

“It was a once in a lifetime recovery for us,” Pacetti said “Something we will remember for years to come.”

the jet onto the trailer for transport required some skillful handling.

Wireless Tow Light Exemption Renewed

TowMate, a manufacturer of LED lighting and roadside safety systems, successfully renewed a five-year exemption for the use of its wireless tow lights on U.S. roadways. This exemption, granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has a backdated effective date of February 9, 2023, ensuring that any citation issued during the lapse in coverage from the previous exemption can be nullified.

As the inventor of wireless tow lights, TowMate is dedicated to providing professional tow truck operators and others with innovative, efficient, and safe tools to execute their tasks more effectively.

The exemption process began with a two-year exemption, followed by another two-year exemption, and then a five-year exemption. The recent lapse in coverage occurred before a new exemption could be published, but TowMate’s diligent work with the FMCSA has led to the approval of another fiveyear exemption, which was published on April 19, 2023.

TowMate is also pleased to report that a permanent solution is in the works, which will ensure the lasting acceptance and use of wireless tow lights. This ongoing effort demonstrates TowMate’s dedication to championing the needs of professional tow truck operators and ensuring they have the necessary tools to perform their duties quickly and safely.

Source: TowMate.com

Wanco and HAAS on Arrow Board Connectivity

HAAS Alert and Wanco Inc. an-

nounced their next milestone in collaborative initiatives to improve work zone safety through connected solutions. Wanco’s next-generation arrow boards will soon come activated from the factory on HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud to enable the delivery of real-time digital alerts to approaching motorists to help prevent crashes and protect work zone operators. This product enhancement from Wanco will allow infrastructure owners and operators (IOOs) to augment work zone data management systems with ground-truth information automatically generated from Wanco’s connected equipment in the field.

“Today’s announcement emphasizes Wanco’s ongoing commitment to industry leadership by continuing to raise the standard for work zone safety products,” stated Matthew Wanasz, Wanco COO and President. “…By including connectivity on products already mandated for use in work zones, we are equipping our customers with even greater opportunities to help reduce accidents and protect roadway personnel. HAAS Alert has clearly demonstrated their steadfast commitment to improved roadway safety, making them a logical, strategic partner.”

Newly released federal data shows that fatalities in roadway work zones increased 11% between 2020 and 2021, with at least 956 work zone fatalities reported that year. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “Crashes in highway work zones happen most frequently when drivers are not paying attention to changing road conditions. Distracted driving is a key element of many crashes, leading many drivers to crash into other vehicles, highway

equipment or safety barriers.”

Timely digital alerts give drivers additional time to slow down, move over, and avoid collisions. Advances in work zone safety will continue to rely more heavily on emerging partnerships that cross formerly traditional boundaries to deliver smarter, safer product solutions that will help keep drivers and roadway workers safe.

Sources: haasalert.com wanco.com

Truck Recall

General Motors (GM) is recalling an estimated 40,428 Chevrolet trucks due to a potential fire hazard, according to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The recall affects certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD medium-duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch, which can cause an electrical short circuit. This defect can lead to a fire while driving or when parked. GM is advising owners of affected vehicles to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it free of charge if necessary. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a repair. The recall number is N222375270. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed by May 29. A second letter will be sent once a remedy is available. Owners can also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888327-4236.

Auto Rescue Solutions

Acquires Road Service 1

Auto Rescue Solutions (ARS), a dispatcher of roadside services for motor clubs and insurance companies, announced its acquisition of

Road Service 1, an emergency roadside services company operating out of Florida. Former Road Service 1 president and industry veteran, Chris Scrivano, will continue with the business in a consulting capacity, providing market guidance and support.

“Technology is evolving in the roadside services industry,” Scrivano pointed out. “And the strength of our combined networks and Auto Rescue’s systems make us an ideal partner to motor clubs.”

The acquisition of Road Service 1 has bolstered the presence of ARS in Florida, amplifying continued goals of geographic expansion. Auto Rescue Solutions, headquartered in Carrollton, TX, is a dispatcher of roadside assistance providers who provide support to motorists on behalf of Auto Rescue’s motor club partners. With resources spanning metropolitan regions across the country, Auto Rescue provides end customers of motor clubs, insurers, OEs, and fleets with light-duty emergency services including jump starts, tire changes, lock outs, and refueling.

Source: autorescuesolutions.com

Grote Buys Star

Grote Industries has purchased Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. This acquisition will become part of the newly created Star Safety Technologies by Grote, a holding company wholly owned by Grote Industries, Inc. Founded in 1889, Star has a long history of providing quality lighting products to a variety of industries, including the rail, amber light, and emergency

lighting markets. Under this new ownership, Star Safety Technologies will continue to support these markets while benefitting from the combined resources and expertise of the two companies to innovate and grow.

grote.com

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

PACCAR and Toyota recently announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules. This expanded agreement supports ongoing development and commercialized zero-emission versions of the Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 models, with initial customer deliveries planned for 2024.

PACCAR and Toyota have collaborated on FCEV truck development for the past several years, including a successful pilot program which deployed ten Kenworth T680 FCEV trucks at the Port of Los Angeles. The pilot provided both Kenworth and Toyota with real-world feedback that further enhanced the performance and range of the vehicle. Designed for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles, Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit was recently awarded the Zero Emission Powertrain certification by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Toyota will begin assembly of the modules in the United States in late 2023.

Sources: paccar.com

toyota.com

2023 American Towman Supplier Directory

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1-800 EveryRim-OEM Wheels CA, USA, 562-692-0109, sales@1800everyrim.com

1-800-Rescue-911 FL, 800-500-6008, dmarshlack@gmail.com

3M Scotchlite MN, 800-328-7098, ext. 2

3M Scotchlite MN, 800-328-7098, ext. 2

3M Scotchlite MN, 800-328-7098, ext. 2

4 State Trucks MO, 888-875-7787, bharrison@4statetrucks.com

5Star Specialty Programs FL, USA, 321-421-6777, bob.alkire@5starsp.com

A.T.I.G Insurance CO, 407-472-9600, paul@atiginc.com

*A1 Infrared Technologies NY, 631-325-5555

AAA (See ad 44-45, 81) FL, 800-592-5198, AAAnetworkofsavings@national.aaa.com

AAA Club Alliance DE, 443-309-1911

AAA Commercial Insurance AZ, 520-490-8602, jgiuffre@arizona.aaa.com

AASP/PA PA, 717-564-8400 x109

*Able Weldbuilt Industries NY, 631-643-9700

Access Commercial Capital NY, 516-444-3621

Access Roadside Assistance BC, 866-224-9861

*Access Tools (See ad 35) FL, 305-635-1011, Sales@accesstoolsusa.com

Agero MA, 866-219-8136, Jbooton@agero.com

*Air Tow Trailers CA, 800-479-7975, sales@airtow.com

AIS: Automotive & Industrial Solutions GA, 770-760-8779, ais411@outlook.com

Akins Ford (See ad 33) GA, 770-867-9136, jmckinney@akinsonline.com

Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels OH, 216-641-4643

All American Jerr-Dan (See ad N, S, M 107) NJ, 732-591-1111, randy@aafordnj.com

All Colorado Semi Trailers CO, 303-494-6472, info@acstrailers.com

*all-Grip Vehicle Recovery System CO, 303-388-0978, rob.miller@westernsling.com

Alliance Funding Group CA, 603-422-6608, IT@alliancefunding.com

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers PA, 717-564-8400

Allison Transmission IN, 800-252-5283

Allstate Roadside (See ad 98) TX, 469-971-3643, Julie.schechtman@allstate.com

Alpha Innovations NV, 702-576-2371, adam@alphatrucks.ca

Aluminium Wheels Mfg. CA, 855-833-8899

Amdor

Ontario, Canada, 514-554-1084

American Alliance Drug Testing CA, 800-820-9314

American Eagle Accessories Group IA, 800-392-3015

*American Legacy Firearms CO, 877-887-4867, butchcassidy@americanlegacyfirearms.com

*American Safety & Supply MA, 800-472-3892, amsafe1@aol.com

American Towman Expositions (See ad 97, 99, 101) NY, 800-732-3869, info@towman.com

American Towman Magazine NY, 800-READ TOW, dortiz@towman.com

American Wrecker Sales NY, 800-433-4210

*AmeriDeck™ (See ad 15) PA, 866-890-2311, info@amerideck.com

AMSOIL

PA, 215-834-8720

Amur Finance NE, 630-332-9515, Zburghardt@GoAmur.com

*Anchor Graphics TX, 972-422-4300, marketing@anchorgraphics.com

*Ari-Herta OH, 800-562-3250

Arizona Prof. Towing & Recovery Association AZ, 602-863-3373

*Arkon Mounts CA, 626-400-6767, ben@arkon.com

Arrowhead Automotive Insurance KS, 913-312-2815

Ascentium Capital (See ad 61) TX, 281-883-0162, ToddChase@AscentiumCapital.com

Associated Equipment Corp. MO, 800-949-1472

Association of Professional Towers - Ohio OH, 330-519-9224

Astralease Assoc. NY, 800-390-5251

Atlanta Wrecker Sales (See ad 84) SC, 888-432-0097, wreckersales@gmail.com

Atlantic Emergency Solutions VA, 800-442-9700, mmessier@atlanticemergency.com

*Atomic LED RI, 401-232-9900

Auction Simplified by Traxero NY, 877-877-4511, info@dealersimplified.com

Aumsville Equipment Sales OR, 866-994 3473, skip@truckdecks.pro

Austin Hinds Motors AL, 256-586-8161

*Austin Insurance (See ad N110) KY, 270-444-6818, austin_ins@wreckerins.com

Auto Data Direct (See ad 16) FL, 850-877-8804, Info@add123.com

Auto Equipment NC, 800-737-4116

Auto Salvage & Parts Co. MD, 301-733-6696

Auto Shop Solutions NC, 919-342-6024 ext.102

Automobile Club of Southern California CA, 714-885-1333

Automotive Equipment Co. OH, 440-327-3131

Automotive Industrial Solutions (A.I.S.)

GA, 770-760-8779

Automotive Training Institue (ATI) MD, 301-575-9102

AutoReturn CA, 888-501-5385, info@autoreturn.com

*B & B Industries

MN, 877-80-TATOR, parts@bbtowsupply.com

B & Z Sales

MS, 800-530-7941, mike@bzsalesinc.com

*B/A Products Co. (See ad 17) MD, 800-327-3301, pdolan@baprod.com or sales@baprod.com

*Bad Dog Tools

RI, 800-252-1330, topdog@baddogtools.com

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories

NC, 919-562-2984

Baremotion

NY, 914-792-8360, Sales@baremption.com

Base Engineering

Canada, 800-924-1010

Battelini Wrecker Sales

NJ, 856-697-9595

Beacon Funding Corp.

IL, 800-866-6396

*Beacon Software by Traxero

OH, 866-437-6653, talthouse@beaconsoftco.com

*Best Tools

AR, 479-427-9370, todd@besttoolsusa.com

*Blue Tiger USA

TX, USA, solare@bluetigerusa.com

Blust Sales and Service

OH, 513-385-6050

*Boniface Engineering

England, 011-44-1842-754232

Bressler’s

PA, 610-286-6013

Brute Technologies

MI, 906-786-0585

BudgetGPS by Traxero

TN, 833-934-2275, support@budgetgps.com

*Bulldog Towing Products Co.

IL, 630-301-0553

*Burgess Ent.

NC, 704-795-9839

*Business Broker George (See ad 30)

UT, 801-440-3176, georgemetos@aol.com

C3LS

FL, 56-995-9004

Caino Associates

MA, 781-337-5575

California Tow Truck Association (CTTA)

CA, 916-617-2882

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*Calvin Berkey Enterprises OH, 614-928-3814

Canadian Towing Equipment Ontario, Canada, 519-622-5522

Capital One Services VA, 804-284-1000

CapX Funding CA, 925-837-2279

Car-Part.com

KY, 859-344-1295

Casanova Towing Equipment CA, 800-476-8802, info@casanovatowequipment.com

Centerpointe Insurance Services CA, 800-451-8766 ext.107

Central California Truck & Trailer CA, 909-810-3210, emarx@centralcatrucks.com

Channel Islands Leasing & Loan CA, 800-879-9987

Chase Insurance Agency FL, 800-940-4301, info@chaseinsurance.net

*Chelsea Products Div. of Parker MS, 662-895-1011, chelseamarketing@parker.com

Chergey Insurance CA, 805-497-1290, info@chergeyinsurance.com

Chesapeake Automotive Equipment MO, 800-604-9653

Chester Point Insurance NJ, 732-320-7032, sodonnell@chesterpoint.com

Chevrolet MI, 800-TO-CHEVY

*Chevron PA, 800-886-6400

*Chevron Commercial (See ad 94) IL, 800-443-5778, sales@chevroncommercial.com

Chevron West CA, 800-869-8757

Christopher’s Emergency Equipment MA, 978-452-7433

*Chrysler Group Fleet MI, 800-999-Fleet

*Cirrus Response CA, 818-821-0399, darren.prine@cirrusresponse.com

Clean Diesel Specialists CA, 714-461-9834

Clean Seal IN, 574-299-1888

*Clore Automotive KS, 913-310-1050, sales@cloreautomotive.com

Cohen Business Services CA, 800-656-9491, sheldon@cohenbusinessllc.com

*Collins Dollies (See ad 92) OR, 800-332-9220, sales@collinsdollies.com

Collision Management USA TX, 281-373-3072

ComeUp USA OR, 503-783-6142

Commercial Best Insurance Services CA, 818-841-4111

*Computer & Comm. Science NJ, 800-379-1865, bill@ccsconsultants.com

Concorde Communications CA, 310-854-4411

*Condor Products IL, 800-461-1344, keng@condor-lift.com

Copart Transportation TX, 214-551-1022

CRASHFILM (See ad 94)

TX, 972-516-0002, Richard@Boxes4U.com

Crawford Truck Sales MA, 800-427-7404

Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales (See ad 51) TN&FL, 800-628-5212, sales@crouchtowtrucks.com

*CTech Mfg. WI, 315-355-8842

Cummins IN, 800-DIESELS

Cummins Power Systems PA, 215-785-6005

*Custer Products (See ad 104)

OH, 800-490-3158, BARB@CUSTERPRODUCTS.COM

Custom Radio Corp. IN, 800-659-8093

CW Mill Equipment Co. KS, 785-284-3454

*Dri-Dek (See ad 24)

FL, 800-348-2398, info@Dri-Kek.com

Driver Locate (See ad 83)

AZ, 888-801-9529, victor@agps1.com

*Dual-Tech (See ad 93)

TN, 800-852-0345, info@dual-techinc.com

*Durabilt by Durbin (See ad 16)

IL, 708-223-0258, info@durabiltusa.com

*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. (See ad 91)

VA, 800-831-9299, anthonydynamic@mac.com

*Dakota Mfg./Trail-Eze SD, 800-232-5682

*Dalton Bearing & Hydraulic TN, 888-898-5031

*Danco Products PA, 800-453-2626, info@dancoproducts.com

*Dangelo’s Custom Built PA, 800-540-515

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales NY, 631-361-3542

Danzi Bros. DE, 302-436-2000

*Datow Software CA, 800-866-8086

DerManouel Insur. Grp. A Hub Company CA, 559-447-4600 ext. 326

*Detroit Wrecker Sales

MI., 313-835-8700

*DewEze Mfg. Co. KS, 800-835-1042

DFW Truck TX, 972-278-0066

*Dicke Safety Products IL, 630-969-0050

*Dieselsite FL, 888-414-3457, cs@dieselsite.com

Digital Ally Safety & Video Systems KS, 913-814-7774

Dirt Cheap Wrecker MO, 636-255-3001

Discovery Bay Insurance CA, 925-516-4700

Dispatch Anywhere by Traxero OH, 866-437-6653, info@beaconsoftco.com

*Diversified Products Mfg. FL, 800-874-4172

DK2 Warrior Winches Ontario, Canada, 905-335-2152 Ext.702

*Dodge Truck MI, 248-576-1731

Dom’s Protective Film NJ, 908-313-8630

DomTex Marketing Ontario, Canada, 416-821-1521

Don Jackson Comm. & Fleet Sls GA, 678-961-2940

DOT Tie Down SC, 800-459-4798

*DP Winch OK, 918-298-8300, salesinfo@dovertwg.com

Eakins Equipment Co. PA, 800-869-2857

*Eartec Co. (See ad 39)

RI, 800-399-5994, info@eartech.com

East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales

VA, 757-465-2200, Info@ECTTS.com

*East Penn Truck Equip. PA, 610-694-9234 or 724-342-1800, sales@eastpenntrucks.com

Eastern Wrecker Sales NC, 919-553-4038

*Eaton Transmissions

MI, 269-342-3533

EC Marketing CA, 619-417-7379, scottwebster619@gmail.com

*ECCO ID, 800-635-5900

ECM Performance

FL, 954-748-1840

eComply

TX, 512-244-3631

*ECS Environmental Chemical Solutions

WA, 253-853-8039, sbockhorm@ecschem.com

EdgeTec (See ad 105)

TX, 214-742-5221, rolson@EdgeTecTX.com

Edinburg Truck Sales

VA, 540-984-9418

Effective Web Solutions

WA, 888-400-4002

eimpound.com

NV, 678-230-2796, info@locatortechnologies.com

Elizabeth Truck Center (See ad 87) NJ, 908-355-8800, jpowers@elizabethtruckcenter.com

Empire State Towing & Rec. Assoc. (N110) NY, 518-320-8440

Employer’s Guardian

CA, 916-635-2543

Energy Security Agency

OH, 614-321-5135, info@energysecurityagency.com

Epplers Truck Sales GA, 800-800-7997

Equipment Gateway

Ontario, Canada, 866-588-7599, sales@equipmentgateway.com

Equipment Sales & Service NJ, 973-743-7516

*Erkin World Power

Aydin, Turkey, +90 541 371 2932, erkan@worldpower.com.tr

ERSCA CTTA

CA, 916-617-2882 ext.114

Evolution Insurance Brokers

IL, 877-678-7342

*Excel Sportswear

PA, 800-697-8882

*EZ Spare Wheel GA, 404-277-8160, sales@EZSpareWheel.com

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Fallsway Equipment Co. OH, 800-458-7941

Fayetteville Ford GA, 404-569-4723, chitwood72@gmail.com

FCA Fleet / RAM Trucks MI, 248-288-9700

*FCAR Tech USA (See ad W112) MD, USA, 443-380-0088, elbert.chen@fcarusa.com

*Federal Signal IL, 800-824-0254, amberorders@fedsig.com

*Felling Trailers MN, 800-245-2809

Ferguson Corp. MD, 410-467-8980

Find Truck Service IL, 847-586-9110

Finex Group CA, 877-443-4639

*Firestone Ind. Products Co. IN, 317-818-8600

Firmhorn TX, 77380, 805-874-2242, support@firmhorn.com

First Business Bank (See ad 34) WI, 540-926-3292

Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales TN, 888-589-9773, info@fitzgeraldwrecker.com

Five Star Registration CA, 661-255-0264

Fleet Complete GA, 615-457-0020

Fleet Sales West OR, 800-724-8766

FleetDown.Net AL, 256-241-9280

FleetNet America NC, 800-438-8961 x532

Fleet Risk Management GA, 912-484-7011, amugford@fleetriskmgt.com

*Flitz International WI, 262-534-5898, info@flitz.com

Florida Independent Tow. & Recovery Association FL, 239-693-4872

*Florida State Title Search FL, 305-279-9110, Bruce.Manning@ATT.NET

Florida Wrecker Sales FL, 813-626-2144, vanessa@gottowtruck.com

*FlowStop NC, 877-356-9767

Force America MN, 864-895-2965

*Ford Commercial Vehicles MI, 313-322-3000

*Ford Motor Company MI, 800-343-5338

Fred Beans Ford of West Chester PA, 610-696-4700

*Freightliner Trucks SC, 803-578-3263

Fullbay AZ, USA, 385-399-0922, marketing@fullbay.com

Futura Trailers

New Zealand, 432-258-6940

Future Wrecker Sales NY, 518-842-2988

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G & K Services MN, 800-GK-CARES

G. Stone Commercial (See ad N112) VT, 802-388-9599, andy@gstonecommercial.com

*Gaither Tool Co. IL, 217-245-0545

Gantt Insurance Agency

VA, 934-392-7200

*Garmat USA

CO, 303-781-6802, sales@garmat.com

*Garwood/Feller GA, 912-882-4151

GE Capital Fleet Services MN, 800-933-8473

gearUP

OR, 971-409-2611, nbesley@gearupsports.net

GEICO (See ad Inside Back Cover) GA, 800-522-7775, dfuller@gieco.com

*General Motors Corp. MI, 800-353-3867

Ginn Carrier & Wrecker Sales GA, 678-625-4000, joea@getginn.com

Globe Trailers FL, 941-753-2199

*GM Consultants

UT, 801-440-3176

Golden West Tow Equipment CA, 310-764-0900

*Goodall Mfg. MN, 952-941-6666

*Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company OH, 330-796-2121

*Goodyear Wrecker Sales AL, 334-347-3297

Got Tow Truck Parts.com AZ, 602-431-2227

*Got Towing Uniforms CA, 323-357-0133, gottowinguniforms@gmail.com

GPS Pro NV, 888-404-5910

Gray’s Vehicle Clinic PA, 800-355-7102

*Grote Industries IN, 812-273-1296

GSI Tow Insurance WI, 262-501-7244, teambarg@hotmail.com

*GSS Safety PA, 800-877-3359, sales@GSSsafety.com

Gulf Atlantic Supply AL, 888-662-1716

*Guniwheel (See ad 22) 888-554-6464, sales@guniwheel.com

*Gunnebo Industries OK, 800-331-5460

Hawkeye Truck & Wrecker Sales

AR, 870-336-3900, hawkeye_72112@yahoo.com

Health Insurance Specialist TX, 214-348-8016

Heartland Payment Solutions

CA, 209-743-0451, don.smaith@e-hps.com

Hella

GA, 770-601-7500

*Hide-A-Lift

IA, 800-634-9340

*Hino of Central Texas TX, 979-778-0700

*Hino Trucks (See ad Back Cover) MI, 284-699-9300, oginsky@hino.com

Holly’s Towing Dispatch

CT, 800-730-3909

*Holmes TN, 800-292-0330

Honk Technologies

CA, (800) 979-3162, partners@honkforhelp.com

Hot Shot’s Secret

OH, 800-341-6516

House of Wreckers

CA, 800-594-0005

*Howes

RI, 800-438-4639, sales@howeslube.com

Hub International

TX, 800-369-9010, towinfo@hubinternational.com

*Hy-Tech Recovery Equipment

TX, 800-969-8246

ICW Grp. Ins. Co./Autocomp Ins. (See ad 39)

CA, 800-877-1111

Idaho Wrecker Sales

ID, 208-587-2888

iFleet GPS CA, 888-767-8471

Illusions Wraps VA, 540-710-9727, Sales@illusionswraps.com

*In The Ditch Towing Products ID, 208-587-7960, sales@intheditch.com

INA Towing Network KY, 704-873-4338

Indiana Towing & Wrecker Association, Inc. IN, 765-288-6041

Indiana Truck Sales & Service IN, 317-787-0200

Insta-Chain UT, 801-489-9000

Insurance Auto Auctions IL, 262-325-1701

Int’l Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum TN, 432-267-3132

Integrated Vehicle Equip. Leasing (See ad 93) NY, 631-439-1266 ext.20, doreen@integratedleasing.com

Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing (See ad 87) NJ, 973-403-7788, sales@intekleasing.com

H.A.R / West Valley Wrecker Sales CA, 818-705-5625

*HAAS Alert IL, 815-994-7244, tom@haasalert.com

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel NJ, 888-501-5984, jfrankenfield@haletrailer.com

Hamman Engineering TN, 731-627-2231

Hanks Insurance Group TX, 903-872-6661

*InterMotive Vehicle Controls CA, 530-823-1248

*International Truck (See ad 9)

IL, 800-448-7825

InTow by Traxero

Ontario, Canada, 866-706-2366, info@intowmanager.com

Iowa Motor Truck Association IA, 515-244-5193

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ISC Coverage FL, 888-457-5618

IST Solution CA, 661-857-0254

*Isuzu Commercial Trucks of America CA, 714-935-9300, brian.tabel@icta-us.com

*ITI Skates (See ad 88) info@skatesiti.com

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*J&R/DG Towing & Trucking Supply (See ad 18) TX, 682-321-6227; 469-508-3952, jrproducts2021@gmail.com

*Jerr-Dan (See ad Inside Front Cover) MD, 717-597-7111, marketing@jerrdan.com

*Jiffy Jump NY, 631-325-5555

Johnson Truck Center MO, 301-832-9100

Joyride CA, 800-405-2199, wahidmalek@joyrideautos.com —K—

*Kalyn-Siebert (See ad 22) TX, 254-865-7235, jgoulart@kalyntx.com

*Kanister Industries NY, 716-671-8340, joe@rusiniaks.com

*Kaper II WA, 800-336-2011 ext.206

KBK Insurance Group LA, 800-229-5927

*Keen Utility WI, 866-676-KEEN (5336)

Kenworth of South Florida FL, 321-652-6710, shoskins@kenworthsf.com

*Kenworth Truck Co. WA, 425-828-5000

Keris Industries NY, 516-931-3535

Khasim Insurance Agency (See ad W112) CA, 760-781-1555, commercial@khasiminsurance.com

*Kilar Manufacturing OH, 330-534-8961

Lockmasters KY, 800-654-0637

*Lodar USA (See ad 85) TX, 888-685-6327, sales@lodarusa.com

*Lube-A-Boom IN, 317-578-3961, sales@lubeaboom.com

Lubnau Gonzalez Insurance Agency CA, 714-263-2573

Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont VT, 800-877-5854, tmills@luckystrailers.com

*Lujan USA NY, 315-468-4140

*Lynch Truck Center (See ad 41) WI, 262-514-4000, mmarinier@lynchchicagocom

*Mach 1 TX, 844-511-0002, provider@mach1services.com

*Magna Tech KS, 620-431-3490

Magnolia Wrecker Sales MS, 601-825-6400

*Manufacturer Express (ME) NJ, 201-754-1010, danthony@mfrexpress.com

MarkingPenDepot CA, 888-396-3848

*Marlow Ropes MA, 508- 830 0444

Martens Johnson Insurance Technology MD, 301-231-5447 x230

Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales MD, 800-TOW-GEAR

Matheny Towing Equipment VA, 855-494-4353, ccindrich@mathenymotors.com

*Matjack Jumbo SafeLift (See ad 95) IN, 800-827-3755, sales@matjack.com

Matthews Garage GA, 770-382-0900

Mayflower Publishing RI, 401-275-0254

McCandless International Trucks NV, 702-633-7181

McMahon Truck Centers, Columbus (See ad M109) OH, 614-252-3111, pblackston@McmahonTrucks.com dlong@McmahonTrucks.com

*Menzel Technologies WI, 608-422-4844, support@menzeltech.com

MercurySend.com DE, 800-442-2721, support@team.mercurysend.com

*Miller Industries (See ad 21)

TN, 800-292-0330, sales@millerind.com

Millner-Haufen Tool Co.

TN, 888-365-3301

Minnesota Professional Towing Assoc. MN, 651-487-1983

*Minute Man Wheel Lifts. MI, 877-593-6959

Mission Valley Truck Center

CA, 408-933-2395

Mississippi Towing and Recovery Professionals Inc. MS, 662-456-0199

*Mitsubishi Fuso NJ, 877-829-3876

Mobile Control Systems (See ad 20)

AR, 800-680-4455, joemcs@towmate.com

*Mobile Create USA

CA, 408-933-9588, contact@mcusainc.com

Mobile Relay Associates

CA, 800-822-3500

*Mobile Video Computing Solutions

MI, 248-817-6720, info@mvcsol.com

*Mohawk Lifts

NY, 800-833-2006

Montana Tow Truck Association

MT, 406-587-3831

Montgomery Sales

MO, 573-564-2489

Motor Guardian Cam

IL, 855-410-4400, sales@motorgc.com

Motorcycle Towing Services

IA, 800-999-7064, info@mts-towing.com

MPH Industries

KY, 270-685-6302

Mr. Key Tags

Canada, 902-222-7322

*Muncie Power Products

IN, 800-367-7867, info@munciepower.com

Murphy Bank

CA, 559-225-0318

Mytee Product

OH, 888-705-8277

L & T Services IL, 815-397-6260

*Lanair Waste Oil Heaters WI, 855-577-7342, sales_incoming@lanair.com

*Landoll (See ad 19)

KS, 800-428-5655, trailersales@landoll.com

LED Lights FL, 321-690-2462

Len Zermenos (See ad 4-5) OH, 330-323-5165, lennnzeee@gmail.com

Lien Enforcement CA, 877-757-229

*Lift and Tow PA, 866-494-6500

Lift Marketing Group NC, 888-834-1123

Localis NV, 702-530-3644

*Metro Tow Trucks

Ontario, Canada, 866-924-1675

Metrocom (See ad 105) NY, 212-532-7400, sales@metrocomradio.com

Meyer Truck Center KS, 913-764-2000

*Microtronics KS, 620-365-8264

Midco Sales (See ad W107) AZ, 480-999-0607, Mike@midcosales.com

Midwest Keyless IL, 815-675-3744

Midwest Wrecker OH, 740-739-6034, tyler@midwestwrecker.net

*Midwestern Manufacturing OK, USA, 918-858-4201, jcg@sidebooms.com

*Mile Marker FL, 954-782-0604

NAPA-AAA

FL, 800-LET NAPA

Nation Safe Drivers

FL, 888-362-7805, afreire@nationsafedrivers.com

National Automobile Club

CA, 650-294-7015

National Towing & Recovery Assoc.

MA, 413-467-2006

National Traffic Signs

FL, 727-446-7983

NationWide Towing & Recovery Group

MO, 417-380-4088

*New England Truckmaster (See ad N108)

CT, 800-481-0501, lambiaset@aol.com

New England Wrecker Sales

NH, 603-658-7171, ceoadmin@aprrinc.com

*Next Generation Tool Co.

FL, 800-874-5625

*Nissan Diesel America

TX, 972-756-5548

Nite Beam

MI, 248-705-8784

Nitro Motor Sports

PA, 855-278-0469

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*North American BanCard (See ad 25) 866-481-4604, broth@nabancard.com

North Dakota Towing Association ND, 701-663-6491

North East Enterprises MD, 410-287-5277

*Northeast Custom Flatbed & Trailer NY, 518-623-0073

Northeast Wrecker Sales (See ad N111) NY, 518-573-8232, northeastwrecker@hotmail.com

Northern Truck Equipment, Corp. SD, 605-543-5206

Nottingham Insurance PA, 610-283-2614, ameinster@nottins.com

*NRC Industries

QE, Canada, 450-379-5796

NSD + Questx (See ad 73) FL, 800-338-2680, info@nationsafedrivers.com.

JWeston@nationalsafedrivers.com

Null’s Sales & Service PA, 610-235-6657

*Nunzi’s Advertising PA, 570-504-5757

Nussbaum Equipment PA, 717-684-0189, Sales@Nussbaumequipment.com

Patriot Sales & Service

MA, 508-643-9201, Sales@patriotne.com

*Paylock NJ, 908-595-6900, info@paylock.com

Payroc/NXGEN

IL, 866-863-9977, partner@payroc.com

PDQ Performance Warehouse FL, 407-321-5644

PDSI, Professional Dispatch Services OR, 503-849-9385

PDV Wireless NJ, 973-337-1995

Peak Auto Auctions

CO, 720-232-2304, info@peakautoauctions.com

Peak Wrecker Sales (See ad W109) TX, 817-372-9767, jeremy.morgan@peakwrecker.com

*PeakPTT

CA, 855-600-6161, info@peakptt.com

Peddle TX, 855-997-4556, carrier@peddle.com

Pennsylvania Towing Association PA, 877-736-6869

*Penny Pockets

MA, 508-679-5536

Penske Truck Leasing Service PA, 844-780-9996

*Performance Advantage Company (See ad 95) NY, 888-514-0083, tom@pactoolmounts.com

Permco Hydraulics

Professional Towers Association of Nebraska NE, 402-362-4145

Professional Towing & Recovery Operators of Illinois

IL, 800-423-3249

Professional Wrecker Oper. of Fl. FL, 407-296-3316

Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida FL, 407-296-3316

Progressive Commercial Auto Insurance (See ad 3) OH, 888-806-9598

Public Vehicle Safety Equipment KY, 270-685-6302

Purpose Wrecker Sales MO, 636-639-9700, tyler@purposewrecker.com

O’Hare Truck Service IL, 847-455-7750

Oklahoma Wreckers Owner’s Association OK, 405-319-1724

*Olson and Company MD, 4107847029, info@axlecap.net

Omadi by Traxero UT, 801-800-8250, sales@towlien.com

Omega Comp HR CA, 888-540-0752

OMG Tow Marketing (See ad 104) FL, 800-789-4619 x1139, marketing@omgtowmarketing.com

*One Form Certified Mailers FL, 305-279-9110, Bruce.Manning@ATT.net

Online Impound Auctions (See ad 89) GA, 888-903-4678, onlineimpoundauctions.com

OnlineParkingPass.com MD, 301-685-6200

*Onspot of North America

CT, 203-377-0777

OPS OH, 419-396-4041

Orange County Freeway Service Patrol CA, 714-560-5425, motoristservices@octa.net

Orange County Transportation Authority CA, 714-560-5425

Oregon Tow Truck Association OR, 541-342-3344

*OTC/SPX MN, 800-533-6127

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Pacific General Insurance (See ad M108) IL, 800-888-0545, pgia13@aol.com

Palfinger North America Ontario, Canada, 800-567-1554

*Paratech IL, 800-435-9358

Pardo’s Sales & Service IN, 765-966-2669

OH, 330-626-2801

*Peterbilt TX, 817-591-4000

*Peterson Mfg. Co. MO, 816-765-2000

PGM Recovery Systems

CA, 619-427-8540, richp@pgmrecoverysystems.com

*Phoenix USA (See ad 24) TN, 931-526-6128, CS2@phoenixusa.com

*Photo Card Specialists WI, 800-727-4488, lashawn@photocardspec.com

*Pierce Sales TX, 940-538-5643

Pillow Protection Corp. Alberta, Canada, 780-908-6560

Pinnacle/Coach-Net TX, 800-285-4977 #3

Planet Halo CA, 650-832-1057

Police Towers of America 234-254-0076, policetowers@gmail.com

Pop - A - Lock LA, 337-233-6211 x 230

*PowerBilt Wreckers MO, 636-629-7311

*Powerhouse Industries NY, 631-325-5555

*PowerUp Products NV, 800-769-3749

Precise Financial Solutions

MD, 443-352-3652

Prime Industries VA, 757-631-8899

Pro Tools WI, 920-486-2746, kbanks@protools.biz

*PRO-LOK® CA, 757-631-8899

*Pro-Vision Video Systems MI, 800-576-1126, marketing@provisionusa.com

Professional Exchange Service CA, 559-228-6140, MBourdase@PESC.com

Q&A Insurance Marketing CA, 925-743-4008

QuakeLED CO, 714-981-4000

Questx Towing Services MI, 888-295-2584, QTSNetwork@QuestSoftware.com

*Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems MI, 877-945-8277, Cory.Valire@quickdrawtarps.com

Quick Tricks Auto FL, 305-328-8778

QuiKleen NC, 800-650-2067

R & A Insurance MD, 401-833-7666, info@rarisk.com

*R-O-M, a Safe Fleet Brand MO, 800-827-3692

R. A. Storelee Insurance Agency CA, 707-745-3321

R.P. Recovery Consulting (See ad 88) NY, 315-730-6566, RPRecoveryConsulting@Gmail.com

R.P.M Equipment Co. & Wrecker Capitol (See ad W109)

TX, 281-590-1494, rpmequipmentco.com

*Race Ramps MI, 800-213-5883

Ram Trucks MI, 248-576-1731

Ramos Oil Company CA, 888-347-1729, sales@ramosoil.com

*Ramsey Winch OK, 800-777-2760, rwsales@ramsey.com

Randall Resch Training CA, 619-807-3177, rreschran@gmail.com

Ranger Rescue & Recovery Systems RI, 401-569-2095, tt@rangerrrs.com

*Ranger SST OH, 440-498-1495, sales-service@rangersst.com

*Ratler.com

Ontario, Canada, 416-285-1876

*RC Industries IN, 574-295-6641 x103

*RealWheels Corp. (See ad 86) IL, 800-982-1180, gpolka@realwheels.com

*Rear View Safety NY, 800-764-1028

Recovery Billing Unlimited MA, 508-763-5474, info@recoverybillingunlimited.com

Recovery Specialist Insur. Gp. VA, 703-365-0199

Red Peak Camera Systems NY, 702-332-2509

*Reelcraft Industries IN, 260-248-8188, reelcraft@reelcraft.com

Regional International NY, 585-202-8210

*Renew Truck Body NH, 844-736-3982, rmcginty@renewtruckbody.com

RepoTimes.com NY, 800-732-3869

Rick’s Truck & Equipment OH, 419-673-1717, Rick@ricksautosales.com

Ricky’s Sales & Service MA, 978-534-0120

*RimSling (See ad 32) sales@rimsling.com

Roadside Protect IL, 888-929-2918, towprovider@roadsideprotect.com

Robert Bell Insurance Brokers CA, 760-451-8556

Robert Young’s NRC Sales & Service VA, 800-246-4785, partsmanry@yahoo.com

Robertson Ryan & Associate / RRA NV, 725-206-2990, swservice@RobertsonRyan.com

Rochester Truck NH, 603-335-2084

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales UT, 801-268-8850

ROI Protective Tape PA, 610-564-7135

*Rose Ledge Co. MA, 413-423-3563, roseledge@msn.com

Rotary Lift IN, 800-445-5438

Royal Truck Body CA, 800-834-7692

RRL Insurance Agency FL, 800-407-4077, Info@rrl.ins.com

RST-Recovery Solutions & Title NJ, 201-308-3040, office@titleandrecovery.com

Rush Towing Systems TX, 877-578-7486, towingsales@rushenterprises.com

Russ Automotive MO, 573-592-0208

RV Cams LA, 225-261-7812

RVWheel.com CA, 800-215-8007

*Rydin IL, 800-448-1991, Sales@rydin.com

Santander Bank (See ad 29) NY, 800-238-4009, cevf@santander.us

Santiam Enterprises OR, 800-282-2793

Sea Crest Insurance Agency (See ad W110) CA, 800-337-5900, nick@seacrestins.com

Select Truck & Equipment MO, 800-896-2120, Karl@towtrucksmo.com

*Sepson USA PA, 412-444-5409, info@sepson-usa.com

ServiCase TX, USA, 877-401-2345, support@sureecosystem.com

Services & Materials MO, 800-428-8185

*Setcom Corporation TX, 650-965-8020, sales@setcomcorp.com

Shannon Bryant’s Wrecker AZ, 334-222-6100, bryantswrecker@gmail.com

*Shield Solutions WI, 920-474-7502, BradK@shieldsl.com

*Sierra Pacific Insurance Services CA, 800-520-1641, ops@sierrapacificagency.com

*Signal Vehicle Products

NY, 315-656-5222

Sirens & Emergency Beacons PA, 800-837-4736

SLEC MD, 800-826-3486

*Slide Lock Tool Co. LA, 865-577-8470

Smyrna Truck & Cargo GA, 844-444-1905, ngriffin@smyrnatruck.com

Sonetics Corp. OR, 800-833-4558

SOS Truck (See ad 67) FL, SOSTruckForSale@gmail.com

*Sound Off Signal MI, 800-338-7337

South Dakota Towing Association SD, 605-332-2173

South West Tow Operators TX, 972-247-9454

Southern California Tow Equipment CA, 800-400-8085, komda@tow equipment.com

Southwest Communications OH, 740-277-1751, Sales@swcommunications

*Speak Easy Communication Solutions (See ad 105)

OH, 216-598-8733, alex@speakeasycommunication.solutions

Specialty Vehicle Equip. & Funding Group (See ad 46) NY, 631-753-6611, marketing@specialtyvehiclefunding.com

Spectrum Truck Painting TX, 469-337-3253

*Speed Binders OH, 330-495-2409, Steven@speedbinders.com

Statewide Towing Association

MA, 508-303-6699

*Steck Manufacturing (See ad 20) OH, 937-222-0062, Sales@steckmfg.com

Stephens Truck Center OK, 405-602-3200

*Sterling Truck Corp. MI, 313-592-4200

*Stertil-Koni/Omer USA MD, 410-643-9001

*Stratosphere Studio MD, 41-459-7022

*Sun Country Trailers AZ, 866-887-2453

Sunshine State Towing Association FL, 888-575-4145

*Superior Signals

KS, 913-780-1440

*Superwinch OK, 800-323-2031

Synergy Truck Equipment

AZ, 602-431-2227

T & L Lift Equipment

AL, 251-490-5693

T.R.A.O. (Towing & Rec. Assoc. of OH)

OH, 877-341-3400

*Talbert Manufacturing, Inc. (See ad N111) IN, 800-348-5232, tgeisler@talbertmfg.com

TCF Equipment Finance

MN, 844-656-1405

TDI Repair Facility (See ad 84)

VT, 802-868-5270, ellen@tdirepair.com

TEC Equipment

OR, 877-832-8789, tow@tecequipment.com

*Tech International

OH, 740-967-9015

*Teletrac

CA, 800-500-6009

Tennessee Tow Truck Association

TN, 423-300-2095

Terrco Wrecker Sales

PA, 215-288-0334

*Tesla Roadside

CA, RoadsideAdminNA@Tesla.com

Texas Towing & Storage Association

TX, 866-924-2088

The Amell Agency

TX, 346-224-8427, lamell@amellagency.com

*The Crosby Group OK, 918-834-4611

The Exchange

CA, 559-228-6148, info@pesc.com

The Wireless Experience / AT&T Retailer

NJ, 732-552-0050

Sabil & Son VT, 802-295-4325

*Safe Reflections MN, 800-773-8199

*SafeAll Products (See ad 40) info@safeallproducts.com

*Safety Track MI, 734-699-7633

*Safety Vision TX, 800-544-6714

*Sagness Tow Truck Builder Ontario, Canada, 905-856-1200

*SpeedTech Lights TX, 800-757-2581

*Spill Tackle MS, 228-206-1449, jacob.steinle@spilltackle.com

Spirit Ride NY, 800-732-3869 ext.219

*SSCS CA, 800-972-7727

*Stamp Works TX, 800-758-2743

*Star Headlight NY, 585-226-9500

*Tiger Tool International

WA, 800-661-4661

Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.

FL, 800-842-5746

Timo International

TX, 210-224-8930

Tipton Sales & Parts KY, 859-689-4888

Tire Auditor MN, 952-934-8427, walshtire@tireauditor.com

Tire Hotline (Dacotah-Walsh Tire) MN, 800-783-8473

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*TJR Equipment & Controls

IL, 630-241-9595, tom@tjrec.com

TLC Truck & Equipment FL, 954-961-4276, howard@trileasing.com

Todd Equipment AZ, 480-557-8633 Ext 11

Tom Luciano (Trainer) NY, 518-584-1444

*Tomar Electronics AZ, 800-338-3133, sales@tomar.com

TOPS by Traxero TN, 866-800-8677, support@txisystems.com

Tow Brokers Insurance TX, 817-251-0541, lbattle@mckamieinsurance.com

*Tow Club

CA, 800-611-1390, info@tow.club

Tow Dispatch Service TX, 972-567-7299, info@towdispatchservice.com

Tow Industries (See ad W110) CA, 323-660-4866, jessica@towindustries.com

Tow Life FL, 727-224-3245

*Tow Program IL, 888-834-1123

Tow Recruiter PA, 717-668-3033

Tow Truck Country IA, 563-542-9149

Tow Truck Printing C0-Op CA, 1-800-583-3515

Tow World CA, 310-263-1200

Tow-Buddy AL, 251-714-0096

*Towbook Management Software (See ad 23) MI, 810-320-5063, support@towbook.com

TowIndustryWeek.com (See ad N, S, M 112) NY, 800-732-3869, dortiz@towman.com

Towing & Recovery Assoc. of America DC, 888.392.9300

Towing & Recovery Association of Georgia GA, 866-456-8449

Towing & Recovery Association of Kentucky KY, 502-348-5722

Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio OH, 513-791-3555

Towing & Recovery Association of South Carolina SC, 803-640-6682

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Colorado CO, 303-789-2593

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Connecticut CT, 860-677-9074

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Maryland MD, 410-414-5406

Towing & Recovery Professionals of North Carolina NC, 919-876-0687

Towing Dispatch Services OR, 888-399-7069

Towing Operators Protector Plan FL, 800-338-1935

Towing Payment Solutions MA, 413-575-3104

Towing.com

OH, 877-444-6339

TowingWebsites.com

FL, 855-385-3338, sam@towingwebsites.com

TowLien by Traxero

OH, 4402376653, sales@towlien.com

TowLot.com

KS, 913-262-3300

*TowMate (See ad 15) AR, 800-680-4455, info@towmate.com

TowPartners TX, 877-401-2345

TowPartsNow OR, 866-869-9680

*TowToolz (See ad 32)

WA, 657-600-8095, sales@towtoolz.com

TowTrack FL, 772-223-5351

TowTrax TX, 469-774-0340, dan@towtrax.net

*TowTruckads.com

TX, 832-429-7727, info@towtruckads.com

TowTruckLocator.com

NV, 702-205-2411, linda@towtrucklocator.com

TowXchange

TN, 866-800-8677

Tracked Machines North America (See ad 98)

GA, 770-677-5766, syre@trackedmachines.us

*Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools CA, 562-946-6568

*Trail King Industries (See ad 85)

SD, 800-843-3324, sales@trailking.com

*Trail-Eze / Dakota Mfg

SD, 800-232-5682

*TrailMax Trailers/Gem State Mfg. ID

*Transfer Flow

CA, 530-893-5209, wjohnson@transferflow.com

Transit Pros MO, 816-220-7100

Transportation Info. Systems (TIS) CA, 818-563-2839

Travis Barlow Insurance

GA, 912-748-6046

*Traxero (See ad 28)

CA, 800-428-4715, hi@traxero.com

Traxxis GPS Solutions FL, 888-447-7059

TreadWright

SD, 877-439-0759

Tri-State Towing Equipment NY, 516-338-9333

Tri-State Trailer Sales PA, 412-747-777, Sales@tristatepgh.com

*Triple K Industries

SD, 800-624-2892

*Tru-Hitch (See ad 96) CT, 800-450-8659, tru.hitch@snet.net

Truck Body Sales CA, 916-395-8641, Sales@truckbodysalesinc.com

*Truck Covers USA

CA, 858-622-9135, ktremelling@truckcoversusa.com

Truck Crane International MD, 443-392-5927, paulf@truckcrane

Truck Source OK, 580-307-7600, eldon@trucksourceok.com

*TruckMax FL, 305-777-9000, jalvarez@truckmax.com

*Trux Accessories

QC, 450-622-1475

TrxNow TN, Bridgett.lafollette@trx-now.com

TTN Fleet Solutions

TX, 817-993-6002

*TW Products MD, 410-674-3913, gloria@twprod.com

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales (See ad M110) MN, 800-287-4210, SALES@TCWRECKERSALES.COM

UIS Agency NY, 914-347-6660

UIS Insurance Services

CA, 916-589-8000

UltraTech International, Inc. FL, 904-292-1611, info@ultratechbrands.com

UniFirst Corp.

MA, 978-527-4320

*United Plastic Fabricating MA, 800-638-8265 ext. 272

*Unity Manufacturing Co. IL, 312-943-5200

Universal Underwriters Ins. KS, 800-821-7803

*UR International TX, 291-989-4411, upenddra.sahu

Urgently Roadside Assistance (See ad 61) 888-461-4621, towsupport@geturgently.com

US Bank, Corp.

CA, 510-691-2215

*US Fleet Tracking OK, 405-726-9900, sales@usft.com

US Rider Equestrian Motor Plan

KY, 859-543-8585

*USA Flap IN, 888-872-3527

USA Towing & Equipment FL, 813-443-4511

USAC/MD

TX, 888-300-8722

Utility Pro High-Visibility

NY, 212-221-9800

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas (See ad W111)

TX, 713-821-6300, unlimited@utilitytrailers.com

Verdant Commercial Capital (See ad 30)

MN, 513-394-7719, pthorp@verdantcc.com

Verizon Connect

GA, 844-690-5100

Vermont Towing Association

VT, 802-885-5400

Versatran

WI, 920-262-1800

VF Workwear

TN, 800-733-5271

*VIAIR Corp.

CA, 949-585-0011

VieVu

WA, 406-880-8293

Virginia Association of Towing & Recovery Operators

VA, 800-541-2432

Virgo Fleet Supplies

NY, 800-270-6003, virgo@virgofleet.com

*Volvo Heavy Truck

NC, 910-393-2960

*VTS Systems Software

TX, 877-374-7225 ext. 2, sales@vts-systems.com

*Vulcan Equipment Co.

TN, 800-489-2401

*W Star USA

CA, 302-444-6688, lhuang@wstarusa.com

*Warn Industries (See ad 7) OR, 800-543-9276, brassd@warn.com

*Warrior Winches North America TX, 226-385-8855, salesnorthamerica@warriorwinches.com

Wasatch Truck Equipment UT, 801-571-8761

We Buy Key Fobs (See ad 86) NE, 402-671-5100 ext. 405, customerservice@webuykeyfobs.com

*Webfleet Solutions MA, 866-224-9451

*Weego Portable Power NJ, 609-265-9200, brianb@myweego.com

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers NY, 631-643-9700

West Coast Towing Equipment CA, 916-731-8233

West End Service (See ad 89) MD, 800-425-4455, kbloom@westendservice.com

West Virginia Towing & Recovery Association WV, 304-984-1869

*Western Sling and Supply CO, 800-748-2651

*Western Star Trucks OR, 503-745-9055

Western Truck Insurance CA, 310-215-2920

*Wheel Collision Center PA, 800-292-7467

*Whelen Engineering Co. CT, 860-526-9504

Whiterail Reviews OR, 503-997-4422

Wichert Insurance OH, 888-455-5131, mindy@wichert.com

Wilkes Barre Truck Center PA, 570-823-0144

*Will-Burt Company (See ad 32) OH, 330-684-4000, info@willburt.com

Willamette Financial OR, 503-639-6171

*Wilson Electronics UT, 435-673-5021, support@wilsonelectronics.com

*Winches Inc. (See ad W111) OK, 361-564-3439, sales@winchesinc.com

Winn Street Sales MA, 617-273-1180

*Wired Rite Systems CA, 707-545-7474

Wisconsin Towing Association WI, 608-833-8200

*Witzco Trailers FL, 941-922-5301, Josh@witzco.com

*Woody’s Accessories WA, 800-336-2011

WorldClass Insurance Services CA, 877-789-1523, steve@worldclassins.com

Worldwide Equipment Sales IL, 815-725-4400, pwiner@newtowtrucks.com

Wrecker Rentals GA, 770-898-1200

Wrecker Warehouse of Texas (See ad W108) TX, 972-303-0055, Brent@WW1TX.com

*WreckerWear.com FL, 877-599-7257

*WreckMaster NY, 800-267-2266

XINSURANCE

UT, 877-585-2853, info@xinsurance.com

*XL Specialized Trailers LA, 563-927-4900

Xpress Pay NY, 607-753-6156

*Xtreme Air Wedge FL, 904-731-8100

*Your Enforcement Services (See ad 43) TX, info@yourenforcementservices.com

*Zacklift International WA, 844-ZACKLIFT, mfreeborn@zacklift.com

*Zendex Tool Corporation CT, 800-446-5257, bls@standishassoc.com

Zip’s AW Direct (See ad 31, 51) IA, 800-222-6047, zips@zips.com

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Accident Clean-Up/Haz Mat

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TDI Repair Facility

Swanton, VT • 802-868-5270

ellen@tdirepair.com

tdirepair.com

TDI Repair Facility is a complete repair & body shop equipped with Haz-Mat clean up as a supplier of Spill Tackle and Flo-Stop. We can outfit your vehicle with Trux or Road Works chrome. Need some lights? We offer TowMate light bars. We are a one-stop-shop!

Advertising / Marketing

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OMG Tow Marketing

Davie, FL • 800-789-4619 x1139

marketing@omgtowmarketing.com

omgtowmarketing.com

OMG Tow Marketing is the leader in digital marketing for the towing industry. With over 30 years of experience and over 2,400 clients, we have the tools to help your business grow online. From website design to Google Ads and reviews, we do it all.

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Air Cushions Auctions

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*Matjack Jumbo SafeLift Indianapolis, IN • 800-827-3755 sales@matjack.com matjack.com

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. Matjack Hurricane System uprights trailers in as little as 5 minutes.

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Business Consultation

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*Business Broker George Salt Lake City, UT • 801-440-3176 georgemetos@aol.com businessbrokergeorge.com

George can determine the value of your towing operation and find a buyer.

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TowIndustryWeek.com

Warwick, NY • 800-732-3869

dortiz@towman.com

towindustryweek.com

Serving the Tow Industry since 2011. The most visited news website in the towing industry. An effective and affordable internet medium for advertisers seeking to reach towing business owners. Direct link to advertiser’s website and mobile friendly.

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Axle Covers

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Online Impound Auctions Atlanta, GA • 888-903-4678

onlineimpoundauctions.com OnlineImpoundAuctions.com

Maximize revenue on your abandoned vehicles! Our live auction platform optimizes your auctions - reducing your expense and effort while increasing your revenue! Register as a seller today at OnlineImpoundAuctions.com! We will reach out to you and help setup your first auction! We are dedicated to our customers’ success!

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*RealWheels Corp. Zion, IL • 800-982-1180

gpolka@realwheels.com realwheels.com

American-made, heavy gauge 304L stainless steel axle covers for Ford, Dodge, Chevy & International trucks. Will NOT crack like plastic covers. Requires no tools to install

Cables, Chains, Hooks, Slings

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*B/A Products Co. Columbia, MD • 800-327-3301 pdolan@baprod.com or sales@baprod.com baprod.com

B/A is the Gold Standard of service, innovation, safety, & quality in the industry. Making quality products for the towing and roadside safety industries for 45 years.

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*RimSling sales@rimsling.com rimsling.com

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Lightweight, compact and flexible, RimSling synthetic slings have proven themselves superior to traditional lifting and rigging methods. Their high-quality synthetic fibers ensure strength and durability, and a special braided guard and cordura sleeve add extra layers of protection. Container slings and soft shackles also available. Learn more at RimSling.com.

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Norfolk, VA • 800-831-9299

anthonydynamic@mac.com dynamictow.com

Steel deck-1 piece 3/16 deck plate, 5k lb. wheel lift, 8k lb. planetary winch, 3x2 channel cross members 9” spacing, lock valves on tilting cylinders, tool box, 4 year warranty. 19’&21’ steel body width 96 O.D., 10k lb. body rating, 5k lb. wheel lift rating (extended). Optional -102” wide deck, wireless remote, removable side rails, frame mounted pylon.

SEE US IN TEXAS & BALTIMORE

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

Car Carriers (manufacturer)

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg.

Norfolk, VA • 800-831-9299

anthonydynamic@mac.com dynamictow.com

The Dynamic Radius 240° Rotation Flatbed: rollback & recovery vehicle in one. Able to go over guard rails. Great loading from tight spaces. Standard features: side rails w/ stake type pockets, Lodar Wireless Remote System, hardwired backup system for remote, 2 rear lighting control systems, roller guide, winch release, safety chains, steps & ratchets. 4 yr. warranty.

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*Dual-Tech Bean Station, TN • 800-852-0345

info@dual-techinc.com dual-techinc.com

10k, 12k, 16k & 20k capacities w/ lengths 19’6 to 28’. Standard features: low load angle, low deck height, solid deck sheet, quad rail subframe, 1,152 sq. inches nylatron wear pads & planetary winch, 2 yr. warranty on lo-pro series. Family owned & operated, building quality products & providing personalized service.

SEE US IN TEXAS & BALTIMORE

*Jerr-Dan

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Hagerstown, MD • 717-597-7111

marketing@jerrdan.com jerrdan.com

For over 50 years, Jerr-Dan has re-defined the towing industry by setting new standards for performance, quality, innovative technology, & service. Every product, from light, medium, and heavy duty carriers & wreckers to our heavy duty rotators & side recovery systems, is backed with service & support through our nationwide distributor network.

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Car Carriers (manufacturer)

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*Miller Industries

Ooltewah, TN • 800-292-0330

sales@millerind.com news.millerind.com; facebook.com/millerind

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 also available. Steel or aluminum deck material is available on most conventional & LCG carrier products.

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Car Carriers (distributor)

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All American Jerr-Dan Old Bridge, NJ • 732-591-1111 randy@aafordnj.com aajerrdan.com

All American Jerr-Dan is the largest Jerr-Dan distributor in the Northeast. We carry all makes and models offering the largest selection and an award-winning experience. There’s a reason so many happy customers fly in from around country for our carriers and wreckers. Don’t settle for less, shop the best.

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Car Carriers (distributor)

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*Lynch Truck Center Waterford, WI • 262-514-4000

mmarinier@lynchchicagocom

lynchchicago.com

Lynch Chicago is your one-stop for tow trucks, flat-bed carriers and heavy duty wreckers. Lynch Chicago offers sales, service, onsite body shop and parts. Stop by today or call 708-2331112.

Driver Locate

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Phoenix, AZ • 888-801-9529

victor@agps1.com

driverlocate.com

Dash-cams with multi-views, GPS Tracking for dispatching, Safety PTT Radios for instant Open API to connect to Towbook. Peak Push-to-Talk Radios. Instant connectivity, nationwide coverage, no distance limitations. Groups individuals, secure & encrypted. Record voice, SOS, GPS locations on PC Dispatch software.

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Len Zermenos Dalton, OH • 330-323-5165

lennnzeee@gmail.com

lenzermenos.com

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!

Collision Film

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Peak Wrecker Sales San Antonio, TX • 817-372-9767

jeremy.morgan@peakwrecker.com

peakwrecker.com

Your one stop shop for all your towing and recovery needs in the southwest. For current inventory go to www.peakwrecker.com or follow Peak Wrecker on Facebook for specials. We stock Century, Vulcan, Holmes Wreckers & carriers, Trail-Eze Sliding Axle and bus trailers and side pullers.

Communications

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*Eartec Co. Narragansett, RI • 800-399-5994

info@eartech.com eartec.com

Eartec’s Evade XTreme wireless systems provide hands free crew communication. Full duplex, simultaneous talk for up to nine users. Self-contained, no wires. Hardhat compatible and affordable.

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CRASHFILM Plano, TX • 972-516-0002

Richard@Boxes4U.com CRASHFILM.net

CRASHFILM is a blue, self-adhesive, clean release film with UV inhibitors. Easily applied by one person. Free Freight in the lower 48 states. One 200 foot roll covers approx. 50 windows. Made in the USA. STICK WITH CRASHFILM.

SEE US IN TEXAS

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Metrocom

New York, NY • 212-532-7400

sales@metrocomradio.com

metrocomradio.com

Metrocom has been in business for over forty years. We are an authorized Motorola Solutions partner and Kenwood dealer. Combining the broad coverage of a nationwide cellular network with the ease of two-way radio communications, the WAVE two-way radio gets your team connected fast.

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R.P. Recovery Consulting

Baldwinsville, NY • 315-730-6566

RPRecoveryConsulting@Gmail.com

RPRecovery.com

Committed to providing the best available towing & recovery products and training for our industry. Ron Pullen,owner of RP Recovery & WreckMaster lead instructor, has owned and operated light, medium, and heavy duty service stations. Ron uses his experience & training to upgrade the knowledge and skills of other workers in the field.

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*Towbook Management Software

St. Clair, MI • 810-320-5063

support@towbook.com towbook.com

Towbook is proud to be the most trusted towing management software, supporting towing/ roadside companies worldwide. Independently owned and driven by industry needs, Towbook processes almost 4,000,000 jobs per month and is committed to being a brand that uplifts & supports the towing community. Try Towbook for 30-days free!

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Computer Software

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*Speak Easy Communication Solutions

Cleveland, OH • 216-598-8733

alex@speakeasycommunication.solutions

Speak Easy’s wireless radios are designed for heavy-industry jobsites. Unlike walkie-talkies, our radios maintain an open line, like a phone call. Featuring noise-canceling technology, background engine noise is eliminated. No push-to-talk. No base station necessary. Reasonable cost. Up to 6 people can communicate simultaneously. Get to know us at SpeakEasyCommunication.solutions.

Computer Software

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*Traxero

El Segundo, CA • 800-428-4715 hi@traxero.com traxero.com

Make running your business efficient and profitable with TRAXERO software! As your single solution provider of fully-integrated towing management software, embedded credit card processing, impound yard software, and GPS fleet tracking, you benefit from a seamless experience with superior customer support to help optimize your business.

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*FCAR Tech USA

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Rosedale, MD • 443-380-0088

elbert.chen@fcarusa.com fcarusa.com

Truck diagnostic scanners & quality shop equipment and auto HVAC recovery recharge recycle AC service machines.

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*Your Enforcement Services

Flower Mound, TX • info@yourenforcementservices.com ParkingSnap.com

ParkingSnap is the most flexible and comprehensive parking violation management platform in the industry. Whether you specialize in violation impounding, vehicle immobilization, or parking citations, ParkingSnap is the perfect solution to help streamline and grow your business.

Credit Card Processing Electronics

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*North American BanCard 866-481-4604

broth@nabancard.com nynab.com

Reduce your credit card processing fees with rates starting under 1.00%. Switch now and get your free smart terminal. Free standard terminals available as well.

*Lodar USA

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Henrietta, TX • 888-685-6327 sales@lodarusa.com lodar.com

Lodar USA prioritizes the safety of your team & equipment. Our product is tailored for the tow industry enabling wireless operation from 150 -1000 ft away (up to 40 functions). We remain the benchmark of excellence in wireless solutions and invite you to “Take Control” by visiting us online at lodar.com.

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Mobile Control Systems

Rogers, AR • 800-680-4455

joemcs@towmate.com mobilecontrolsystems.com

Our wireless hydraulic control systems bolt-on with ease, requiring no welding or custom fabrication. Control up to 18 channels wirelessly up to 1000ft away. Standard remote and proportional control available. Made in the USA and lifetime warranty on electronics.

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Ascentium Capital Kingwood, TX • 281-883-0162

ToddChase@AscentiumCapital.com info.ascentiumcapital.com

Ascentium Capital specializes in flexible financing solutions up to $2.5 MM for the tow industry. Request preapproval today at Ascentium.info/towman

Equipment Financing / Leasing

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First Business Bank

Brookfield, WI • 540-926-3292

firstbusiness.bank/equipmentfinance-application

Prioritizing flexibility, consistency, and fast decisions, First Business Bank’s experts understand the challenges you’re facing and help you determine the best way to get the towing and recovery equipment you need. First Business Bank offers Equipment Finance solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Business Specialty Finance, LLC. Member FDIC.

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Equipment Financing / Leasing

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Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing Roseland, NJ • 973-403-7788

sales@intekleasing.com intekleasing.com

INTEK is a family business and a leading source of financing since 1986 for light, medium, and heavy-duty tow trucks and equipment. We will custom tailor a finance solution for your business and fund quickly. Experience our personal approach and let us help you grow your fleet!

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Equipment Financing / Leasing

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Verdant Commercial Capital Minnetonka, MN • 513-394-7719

pthorp@verdantcc.com verdantcc.com/tow

The Verdant team uses its decades of experience financing towing and recovery equipment to make funding your next purchase EASY.

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Integrated Vehicle Equip. Leasing Melville, NY • 631-439-1266 ext.20 doreen@integratedleasing.com integratedleasing.com

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

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Santander Bank Melville, NY • 800-238-4009

cevf@santander.us santanderbank.com/cevf

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

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EV Robot

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Tracked Machines North America Atlanta, GA • 770-677-5766

syre@trackedmachines.us EasTractNA.com

The most advanced solutions for Vehicle Towing, Handling and Recovery, Low Clearance, Electric Vehicles and Exotics.

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Specialty Vehicle Equip. & Funding Group Melville, NY • 631-753-6611

marketing@specialtyvehiclefunding.com specialtyvehiclefunding.com

We finance new and used tow trucks, trailers, shop equipment and more. For over 10 years we have provided specialized financing solutions to tow and recovery businesses like yours. Call us at 631-753-6611 or visit us at specialtyvehiclefunding.com to get started on financing for your next equipment purchase.

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Forklift Attachments

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. Norfolk, VA • 800-831-9299

anthonydynamic@mac.com dynamictow.com

The Dynamic Forklift Attachment gives your company the ability to relocate automobiles at your auto auction, dealership, repair shop, salvage yard, & impound yard. This Forklift Attachment offers greater visibility & mobility for relocating vehicles into tight areas. Capacity of 5,500 lb., strong, stable, & built to last.

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*Tru-Hitch

Barkhamsted, CT • 800-450-8659 tru.hitch@snet.net truhitch.com

For over 30 years, Tru-Hitch® has been the alternative to overloading a heavy tow truck. Since the heavy truck in-tow becomes a legal semi-trailer, the tractor tows the load with optimum weight distribution. Adding the TruHitch® to your towing operation will maximize your heavy duty towing capability.

*TowToolz

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Fountain Valley, WA • 657-600-8095 sales@towtoolz.com towtoolz.com

World class heavy-duty rigging & rescue equipment - Tow Toolz has been at the forefront of new technology, working with OEM product development and engineering and purchasing groups to provide cost-effective, innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. SuperSling/Xtreme Kinetic rope/Spreader bar/Underwater lift bag.

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ICW Grp. Ins. Co./Autocomp Ins. Woodland Hills, CA • 800-877-1111 ICWgroup.com

ICW Group has partnered with Autocomp Insurance for over a decade to bring tow operators across the country a comprehensive solution to their Workers’ Compensation needs. Coverage is available in over 20 states and we offer flexible payment options, HR/Safety service and more! Contact us today for more information.

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Sea Crest Insurance Agency, Inc. Laguna Hills, CA • 800-337-5900

nick@seacrestins.com seacrestinsurance.com

We are a towing and transport focused insurance agency with over 35 years of experience. We offer A-rated programs and can meet all of your contract requirements. Reach out for your quote by giving us a call.

*Austin Insurance

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Paducah, KY • 270-444-6818

austin_ins@wreckerins.com wreckerins.com

Here at Austin Insurance ‚“we’ll come see you” isn’t just a catch phrase. We want to provide not only insurance, but a full understanding of your coverage and we will do all that we can to make that happen, including coming to see you! Call 270-444-6818 or visit wreckersins.com.

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Khasim Insurance Agency

760-781-1555

commercial@khasiminsurance.com khasiminsurance.com

Protect your towing business with our comprehensive insurance coverage. We have access to specialized insurance programs with the lowest rates. We have over 16 years experience and bilingual staff that can accommodate your qualification process. Contact us today to explore your options.

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We Buy Key Fobs Omaha, NE • 402-671-5100 ext. 405 customerservice@webuykeyfobs.com webuykeyfobs.com

We Buy Key Fobs is an industry leader in Key Fob recycling. We pay top dollar for your unwanted key fobs, turning your trash into cash! Get started today and request a prepaid shipping label.

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Pacific General Insurance Westmont, IL • 800-888-0545 pgia13@aol.com pgia13@aol.com

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.

Lifts & Hoists

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*AmeriDeck® Saegertown, PA • 866-890-2311

info@amerideck.com amerideckproducts.com SEE US IN BALTIMORE

The AmeriDeck® In-Bed Lift System is the smart, bolt-on solution to increase the versatility & utilization of your full-size pickup truck for towing & recovery.

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*Custer Products Massillon, OH • 800-490-3158

BARB@CUSTERPRODUCTS.COM custerproducts.com

Custer Products offers a wide selection of high-quality, bright LED lights and related towing accessories. We manufacture the “Lite It Wireless” light bar line which includes the LIW-LDTL light duty bar for shorter tows, & the LIW-36STR-7R for longer hauls. Check out all the options at Custer LED!

Sales@accesstoolsusa.com accesstoolsusa.com

*SafeAll Products info@safeallproducts.com safeallproducts.com

The Traffic Commander is a truck-mounted variable message sign roadside crews and emergency personnel can use to direct traffic away from accident scenes, vehicle breakdowns and construction zones. At highway speeds, messages are visible from 4,000 feet and legible from 1,000 feet. This multi-function sign also serves as a light bar and arrow stick.

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Lockout Tools

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The original Air Jack is made out of ballistic nylon, not rubber, which is important because rubber stretches, while nylon won’t. The perfect size for most vehicles, the Air Jack is the industry’s favorite go-to air wedge for all lockouts.

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*Steck Manufacturing Dayton, OH • 937-222-0062

Sales@steckmfg.com steckmfg.com

The “BigEasy” unlocks cars fast without damaging car doors & provides quick access for all your lockout needs. Also available is our BigEasy Night light. Check web site for information on other towing tools like 4th wheel loader.

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Aumsville Equipment Sales

Aumsville, OR • 866-994 3473

skip@truckdecks.pro truckdecks.pro

Fast, safe loading, low cost of operation, 2500 lbs. load capacity on a HD-pick up, the larg- est AmeriDeck‚Ñ¢ dealer. AES stocks AmeriDecks‚Ñ¢ at all our locations

SOS Truck Orlando, FL SOSTruckForSale@gmail.com SOSTruckForSale.com

Sell Trucks Online: Tow Trucks, Flatbeds, Rollbacks, Wheel Lifts, Tow Arms, Slidebeds, Lift Equipment, Track Loaders, Forklifts, Rotators, Semi-Trailers & Trucks, Dump Trucks, Chassis, Trailers, Winches, Wreckers, Wrecker bodies, Construction Equipment. Offer online businesses for sale, jobs.

*Will-Burt Company Orrville, OH • 330-684-4000 info@willburt.com willburt.com

WillBurt offers a variety of lighting products to make your job safer and more efficient. From light towers that can light up an entire football field and make more money for you to portable, rechargeable, LED lighting that is compact and powerful. Visit us at www.willburt.com to learn more.

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Auto Data Direct Tallahassee, FL • 850-877-8804

Info@add123.com add123.com

Auto Data Direct (ADD) offers web-based tools designed to expedite and simplify business processes for the towing industry. ADD’s products include real-time motor vehicle inquiries, NMVTIS title check vehicle history reports, and Direct Post-Office certified letter tools.

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*TowMate Rogers, AR • 800-680-4455 info@towmate.com towmate.com

Stay safe while working roadside with the new LIFESAVER Safety Cone Mounted Strobe light system. TowMate quality with a Lifetime Warranty on Electronics. www.towmate.com

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. Norfolk, VA • 800-831-9299

anthonydynamic@mac.com

dynamictow.com

SV100 offers 4 yr. warranty. Specs:4 large rollup door compartments w/ shelving, 2 side compartments, extra large top compartment, open deck space for: Go-Jacks, dollies, fuel & water tanks, emergency cones, etc. All steel, 1 piece construction. Optional poly fenders, avail. w/ an under reach. Or wheel lift w/ or w/o extendable recovery boom.

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*Dri-Dek Naples, FL • 800-348-2398

info@Dri-Kek.com Dri-Dek.com

Dri-Dek Compartment Liner protects your equipment and your truck body. The self-draining surface allows air to circulate to help prevent rust. The 1’ x1’ Tiles just snap together and trim to fit any area.

*ITI Sales info@skatesiti.com skatesiti.com

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ITI has done the shopping for you. We’ve put together five different options of skate kits for your car carrier. These variety packs begin with the basics and expand to include several different types of skates to cover just about any scenario out there.

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. Norfolk, VA • 800-831-9299

anthonydynamic@mac.com

dynamictow.com

Slide-In 4000, 5000, & 7500 lb. tow rating. Electric over hydraulic pump (engine mounted clutch pump kit optional), in cab controls, 74” reach, 36” tow height. Class 3 Receiver Tow Hitch, built in saddle & chain boxes. 73” long subframe, bronze bushings, straps & ratchets, safety chains, 200 amp inline fuse system, complete mounting kit, or tire spacer blocks, trailer hitch. 2 year warranty.

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*Durabilt by Durbin Broadview, IL • 708-223-0258

info@durabiltusa.com durabiltusa.com

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

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*Performance Advantage Company Lancaster, NY • 888-514-0083

tom@pactoolmounts.com pactoolmounts.com

PAC’s Extinguisher Mount (K5043) is a self contained bracket with adjustable lock straps for easy use. PAC designs products to mount tools securely with the longest life possible. All PAC products have a limited lifetime warranty.

*Guniwheel 888-554-6464

sales@guniwheel.com guniwheel.com

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We carry Tie-Downs, Tow lights, Jumb Boxes, Snatch Blocks, Custom Straps, Skates, Winch Safety Chains, Lock-out Kits, Hooks, Chain Bridles, Tires, Endless Sling Fittings, Cable Parts Repair, Tool Boxes, Shackles, EV-Charging Units, L-Arm Protector Sleeve.

GUNISPARE is a universal spare tire for vehicles lacking a traditional spare. The mounted tire & rim combination is available in three sizes and fits 4-, 5- and 6-lug hub patterns. The pneumatic tire is DOT-rated to 50 mph, and the orange rim features slotted mounting holes for adjustability.

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Collins Dollies Medford, OR • 800-332-9220

sales@collinsdollies.com collinsdollies.com

When the work you’re doing matters professionals choose Collins. Collins Dollies have over 50 years experience helping you tow vehicles safely, long-distance, on any road. We’re proud to be The Tower’s Choice and support towing professionals around the world so they can do their job safely and successfully. Thank you.

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*Talbert Manufacturing, Inc. Rensselaer, IN • 800-348-5232

tgeisler@talbertmfg.com talbertmfg.com

Talbert has been building world-class heavyhaul and specialized trailers to rigorous customer specifications since 1938. The company offers complete lines of heavy haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment for the commercial, towing, industrial, military and government sectors throughout North America.

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*Kalyn-Siebert Gatesville, TX • 254-865-7235

jgoulart@kalyntx.com kalynsiebert.com

Heavy Haul, Detachable Goosenecks, Lowboy, Step Decks, Tow and Recovery, Versa Maxx, Slide Axles, Extendables, Bus Transport, Texas Built

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*Trail King Industries Mitchell, SD • 800-843-3324 sales@trailking.com trailking.com

The NEW Trail King Sliding Axle trailer offers the FASTEST slide pan in the industry! Low load angle, corrosion protection and a smoother, more

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*Landoll Marysville, KS • 800-428-5655

trailersales@landoll.com landoll.com/trailers

World leader in design and manufacturing specialized equipment transport trailers. High quality trailers from 5 to 60-ton capacity. Paver ramp option: 8.5 degree load angle to easily load scissorlifts, boomlifts, forklifts, pavers, rollers and brooms on lower deck. Operator-friendly design with 2 button operation, chain drive motor & battery.

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Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas Houston, TX • 713-821-6300

unlimited@utilitytrailers.com utilitytrailers.com

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.

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American Towman Expositions

Warwick, NY • 800-732-3869

info@towman.com towshow.com

Largest and most comprehensive education and training programs, attended by tens of thousands of Tow bosses/operators for over 34 years. Produced by American Towman magazine. Three premier shows in three locations: Las Vegas, Ft.Worth/Dallas, and Baltimore.

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*Hino Trucks Novi, MI • 284-699-9300

oginsky@hino.com hino.com

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

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*International Truck Warrenville, IL • 800-448-7825

Meet the International® MV Series tow truck. It gives more safety and increased uptime, and our fully integrated International Diamond Logic® system provides on-board diagnostics and customized programming. No matter what you need to tow, this is the tow truck that’s built just right to get the job done

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*Phoenix USA

Cookeville, TN • 931-526-6128

CS2@phoenixusa.com phoenixusa.com

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

*Warn Industries

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*Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. Norfolk, VA • 800-831-9299

anthonydynamic@mac.com dynamictow.com

Manufacturing highest quality, easiest to use equipment. Nearly 3 decades producing best autoloader. Python unit a must to get job done quicker & safer. Standard equipment: aluminum rock guards, tire spacer blocks & inside controls. Lightning or Classic body. Robust 5000lbs. wheellift. Full 90° hook up. Best in-class autoloader. 3-year warranty.

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Akins Ford Winder, GA • 770-867-9136 jmckinney@akinsonline.com akinsford.com

We are a full line Miller Industries distributor. We offer Chevron, Century, Vulcan, and Hilmes wreckers and carriers. Akins offers sales, installation, parts, and service for all of your towing equipment needs.

Clackamas, OR • 800-543-9276

brassd@warn.com warn.com

Warn Industries makes a host of winches & accessories ideal for the towing industry. The rugged hydraulic winches and ultra-efficient electric winches and hoists are rigorously and relentlessly tested to meet and exceed the highest quality and safety standards. Warn’s products help you do your job safely, quickly, and efficiently.

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*Jerr-Dan Hagerstown, MD • 800-926-9666 marketing@jerrdan.com jerrdan.com

For over 50 years, Jerr-Dan has re-defined the towing industry by setting new standards for performance, quality, innovative technology, & service. Every product, from light, medium, and heavy duty carriers & wreckers to our heavy duty rotators & side recovery systems, is backed with service & support through our nationwide distributor network.

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Atlanta Wrecker Sales Chesnee, SC • 888-432-0097 wreckersales@gmail.com atlantawrecker.com

#1 Jerr-Dan sales distributor in the country for over 15 consecutive 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. To see our inventory, visit us online at atlantawrecker.com

Broken Arrow, OK • 361-564-3439 sales@winchesinc.com winchesinc.com.

One of the largest distributors of winches & winch related components in the world. 3 facilities located in Odessa, and Houston, Texas; and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Winch brands: BRADEN, TULSA, DP, WARN, Ramsey, Pullmaster, Gearmatic and Superwinch. Featured is the DP recovery planetary winch. We employ highly trained and experienced professionals.

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

*Miller Industries Ooltewah, TN • 800-292-0330 sales@millerind.com news.millerind.com SEE

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*Chevron Commercial Highland, IL • 800-443-5778 sales@chevroncommercial.com chevroncommercial.com SEE US IN

We offer new & used wreckers & carriers - the best eye candy in the industry. Also contact us for all your towing accessory needs. Call 800443-5778 or visit us online at Chevroncommercial.com.

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Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales

Kingston Springs, TN&FL 800-628-5212

sales@crouchtowtrucks.com crouchtowtrucks.com

Crouch’s is a family owned full line Miller distributor specializing in towing and recovery equipment sales with numerous facilities in both Tennessee and Florida. Always offering a vast revolving inventory of Miller equipment, we are here to serve all your towing equipment needs from top to bottom. Contact us today.

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G. Stone Commercial Middlebury, VT • 802-388-9599

andy@gstonecommercial.com gstonecommercial.com

Specializing in all types of trucks, trailers & 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 gstonecommercial.com.

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New England Truckmaster North Haven, CT • 800-481-0501

lambiaset@aol.com

netruckmaster.com

EdgeTec Dallas, TX • 214-742-5221

rolson@EdgeTecTX.com

EdgeTecTX.com

EdgeTec provides a One-Stop source for all your Towing & Recovery needs. Offering an extensive parts and accessory inventory, in-house installation, fabrication and repair facility and an authorized distributor for Miller Industries popular brands including Century, Chevron and Holmes wreckers and carriers.

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McMahon Truck Centers, Columbus Columbus, OH • 614-252-3111

pblackston@McmahonTrucks.com

dlong@McmahonTrucks.com McMahonTrucks.com/Towing

Operates heavy-duty & medium-duty commercial truck businesses at 8 locations throughout 5 states. We pair leading edge support solutions together with strong, premium vehicles from Mack, Volvo & Hino including product offerings of premium truck bodies & attachments from Jerr-Dan. Call 614-252-3111 or visit mcmahontrucks.com/towing.

Wrecker Bodies (distributor)

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Northeast Wrecker Sales

Albany, NY • 518-573-8232

northeastwrecker@hotmail.com

northeastwreckersales.com

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Elizabeth Truck Center Elizabeth, NJ • 908-355-8800

jpowers@elizabethtruckcenter.com

New Jersey’s only authorized Miller Industries distributor carrying all lines. We also carry B/A Products, Maxxima, ECCO, Federal Signal, InThe-Ditch & more! Find us on FB, IG, TikTok & LinkedIn! Call Jim Powers, 908-355-8800 ext. 424 to build the truck of your dreams and get the latest inventory. No one will work harder for you than Jim. Call today!

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Midco Sales Chandler, AZ • 480-999-0607

Mike@midcosales.com midcosales.com

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R.P.M Equipment Co. & Wrecker Capitol

Houston, TX • 281-590-1494

rpmequipmentco.com

wreckercapitol.com

Family owned and operated for over 44 years. A stable and dedicated business force in the wrecker industry. Our dedicated employees are focused on high standards of business and integrity. We work harder for our customers & value you with great respect. We build, sell and repair tow trucks. Superior quality, reliability, accuracy, and ethics.

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Jerr-Dan dealer in AZ with full inventory of rotators, wreckers, rollbacks and car carriers. Full 20,000 sq. foot service facility to perform all types of repairs including warranty servicing. Our parts and accessories store offers all JerrDan replacement parts and the latest accessories for your tow vehicle.

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 / 203-233-8700 cell or visit www.netruckmaster.com and check out our new and used inventory.

Northeast Wrecker offers a full line of Miller equipment, Chevron, Vulcan, Century and Holmes DTU’s. We always have new & used trucks, Landoll trailers and equipment in stock or on order. Check out website for changing inventory.

Tow Industries West Covina, CA • 323-660-4866

jessica@towindustries.com towindustries.com

Southern California’s largest Miller distributor of Vulcan, Century, Eagle, Champion and Holmes wreckers and carriers from light to heavy duty. We carry parts and service Miller lines. Visit our website for new and used inventory. Call 888-675-0364 or visit us online at towindustries.com.

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Twin Cities Wrecker Sales St. Paul, MN • 800-287-4210

SALES@TCWRECKERSALES.COM

Miller Industries distributor takes pride in installing and customizing all trucks in-house. In addition, we have an extensive parts inventory. Let us customize you next truck.

An authorized distributor for Miller Industries offering Century, Challenger, Champion, Chevron, Holmes & Vulcan carrier & wrecker bodies. Authorized dealer for International, offering medium-duty truck chassis in sales, parts & service. Visit us online at westendservice.com or call 800-425-4455.

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bed installation, repairs, parts & accessories sales. New location right off I-30 in Garland Texas. New online home at ww1TX.com. Call Brent today at 972303-0055 to get your new or used wrecker today! We also purchase trucks! You can email Wrecker Warehouse at Brent@ww1tx.com

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Prime Industries; VA

*RealWheels Corp.; IL

Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; FL

TowPartsNow; OR

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*Woody’s Accessories; WA

Worldwide Equipment Sales; IL

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AAA Club Alliance; DE

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American Wrecker Sales; NY

Austin Hinds Motors; AL

Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

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B & Z Sales; MS

*B/A Products Co.; MD

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories; NC

Baremotion; NY

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*Best Tools; AR

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Chevron West; CA

Crawford Truck Sales; MA

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; NY

*Diversified Products Mfg.; FL

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*Durabilt by Durbin; IL

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA

Eakins Equipment Co.; PA

East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; VA

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

Eastern Wrecker Sales; NC

*Lynch Truck Center; WI

*Magna Tech; KS

*Manufacturer Express (ME); NJ

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Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

*Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; IN

McMahon Truck Centers, Columbus; OH

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Meyer Truck Center; KS

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*Onspot of North America; CT

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Regional International; NY

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Automobile Club of Southern California; CA

AutoReturn; CA

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CO

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Axle Covers

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*Gunnebo Industries; OK

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House of Wreckers; CA

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Wasatch Truck Equipment; UT

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Chevron West; CA

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; NY

Danzi Bros.; DE

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DFW Truck; TX

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Hamman Engineering; TN

House of Wreckers; CA

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*Lynch Truck Center; WI

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

Matthews Garage; GA

McMahon Truck Centers, Columbus; OH

Meyer Truck Center; KS

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*New England Truckmaster; CT

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Northern Truck Equipment, Corp.; SD

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Nussbaum Equipment; PA

Pardo’s Sales & Service; IN

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

Peak Wrecker Sales; TX

*Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems; MI

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Regional International; NY

Rick’s Truck & Equipment; OH

Robert Young’s NRC Sales & Service; VA

Rochester Truck; NH

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

*Rose Ledge Co.; MA

Royal Truck Body; CA

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Sabil & Son; VT

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Select Truck & Equipment; MO

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TEC Equipment; OR

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Timo International; TX

TLC Truck & Equipment; FL

Todd Equipment; AZ

Tow Industries; CA

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USA Towing & Equipment; FL

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Chrome Accessories

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Hamman Engineering; TN

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Custom Radio Corp.; IN

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AAA Club Alliance; DE

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Astralease Assoc.; NY

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Lockmasters; KY

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R.P.M Equipment Co. & Wrecker

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AAA Club Alliance; DE

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Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

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Ferguson Corp.; MD

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Capitol; TX

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Sabil & Son; VT

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Roadside Protect; IL

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Hamman Engineering; TN

House of Wreckers; CA

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Johnson Truck Center; MO

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Permco Hydraulics; OH

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Timo International; TX

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*Blue Tiger USA; TX

Bressler’s; PA

*Calvin Berkey Enterprises; OH

Casanova Towing Equipment; CA

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DomTex Marketing; Ontario

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Ferguson Corp.; MD

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Got Tow Truck Parts.com; AZ

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Hamman Engineering; TN

House of Wreckers; CA

Insta-Chain; UT

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LED Lights; FL

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Mytee Product; OH

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Prime Industries; VA

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Capitol; TX

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Spirit Ride; NY

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Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

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DFW Truck; TX

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Ferguson Corp.; MD

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Northeast Wrecker Sales; NY

*OTC/SPX; MN

Pardo’s Sales & Service; IN

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

*Phoenix USA; TN

*Powerhouse Industries; NY

Prime Industries; VA

Pro Tools; WI

*PRO-LOK®; CA

Purpose Wrecker Sales; MO

R.P.M Equipment Co. & Wrecker

Capitol; TX

*RC Industries; IN

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Rochester Truck; NH

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

Elizabeth Truck Center; NJ

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

Fayetteville Ford; GA

Fleet Sales West; OR

G. Stone Commercial; VT

*Guniwheel; Hamman Engineering; TN

*Hide-A-Lift; IA

House of Wreckers; CA

Idaho Wrecker Sales; ID

*In The Ditch Towing Products; ID

*J & R/DG Towing & Trucking Supply; TX

*Jerr-Dan; MD

*Lynch Truck Center; WI

*Magna Tech; KS

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

Akins Ford; GA

All American Jerr-Dan; NJ

American Wrecker Sales; NY

*AmeriDeck™ PA

Associated Equipment Corp.; MO

Atlanta Wrecker Sales; SC

Austin Hinds Motors; AL

B & Z Sales; MS

*B/A Products Co.; MD

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories; NC

Baremotion; NY

Battelini Wrecker Sales; NJ

*Best Tools; AR

Brute Technologies; MI

*Calvin Berkey Enterprises; OH

Casanova Towing Equipment; CA

*Chevron Commercial; IL

Prime Industries; VA

Purpose Wrecker Sales; MO

R.P. Recovery Consulting; NY

R.P.M Equipment Co. & Wrecker

Capitol; TX

*Race Ramps; MI

*RealWheels Corp.; IL

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Regional International; NY

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

*Rose Ledge Co.; MA

*Rydin; IL

Sabil & Son; VT

*SafeAll Products;

Santiam Enterprises; OR

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

*Setcom Corporation; TX

Shannon Bryant’s Wrecker; AZ

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; GA

Southern California Tow Equipment; CA

*Speed Binders; OH

*Steck Manufacturing; OH

Synergy Truck Equipment; AZ

*The Crosby Group; OK

TLC Truck & Equipment; FL

Tow Industries; CA

Tow-Buddy; AL

TowPartners; TX

*TowToolz; WA

*Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools; CA

Truck Body Sales; CA

Truck Source; OK

*TruckMax; FL

*TW Products; MD

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; MN

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

Virgo Fleet Supplies; NY

*W Star USA; CA

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

West End Service; MD

Wrecker Warehouse of Texas; TX

*Zendex Tool Corporation; CT

Zip’s AW Direct; IA

Arizona Prof. Towing & Recovery Association; AZ

Association of Professional TowersOhio; OH

California Tow Truck Association (CTTA); CA

Empire State Towing & Recovery Association; NY

Florida Independent Towing & Recovery Association; FL

Indiana Towing & Wrecker Association; IN

Int’l Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum; TN

Iowa Motor Truck Association; IA

Minnesota Professional Towing Assoc.; MN

Mississippi Towing and Recovery

Professionals; MS

Montana Tow Truck Association; MT

National Towing & Recovery Assoc.; MA

North Dakota Towing Association; ND

Oklahoma Wreckers Owner’s Association; OK

Oregon Tow Truck Association; OR

Pennsylvania Towing Association; PA

Police Towers of America;

Professional Towers Association of Nebraska; NE

Professional Towing & Recovery Operators of Illinois; IL

Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida; FL

South Dakota Towing Association; SD

South West Tow Operators; TX

Statewide Towing Association; MA

Sunshine State Towing Association; FL

T.R.A.O. (Towing & Rec. Assoc. of OH); OH

Tennessee Tow Truck Association; TN

Texas Towing & Storage Association; TX

Towing & Recovery Assoc. of America; DC

Towing & Recovery Association of Georgia; GA

Towing & Recovery Association of Kentucky; KY

Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio; OH

Towing & Recovery Association of South Carolina; SC

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Colorado; CO

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Connecticut; CT

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Maryland; MD

Towing & Recovery Professionals of North Carolina; NC

Vermont Towing Association; VT

Virginia Association of Towing & Recovery Operators; VA

West Virginia Towing & Recovery Association; WV

Wisconsin Towing Association; WI Trailers

*Able Weldbuilt Industries; NY

*Air Tow Trailers; CA

All Colorado Semi Trailers; CO

Auto Equipment; NC

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

Central California Truck & Trailer; CA

*Dakota Mfg./Trail-Eze; SD

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; NY

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

Eastern Wrecker Sales; NC

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

*Felling Trailers; MN

Futura Trailers;

G. Stone Commercial; VT

Globe Trailers; FL

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; NJ

*Kalyn-Siebert; TX

*Landoll; KS

Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont; VT

*Lynch Truck Center; WI

*Magna Tech; KS

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

McMahon Truck Centers, Columbus; OH

Meyer Truck Center; KS

Midco Sales; AZ

New England Wrecker Sales; NH

North East Enterprises; MD

*Northeast Custom Flatbed & Trailer; NY

Northern Truck Equipment, Corp.; SD

Peak Wrecker Sales; TX

*Pierce Sales; TX

*Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems; MI

*Race Ramps; MI

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Rochester Truck; NH

Southern California Tow Equipment; CA

*Speed Binders; OH

*Sun Country Trailers; AZ

Synergy Truck Equipment; AZ

*Talbert Manufacturing; IN

TEC Equipment; OR

*Trail King Industries; SD

*Trail-Eze / Dakota Mfg; SD

*TrailMax Trailers/Gem State Mfg.; ID

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

Tri-State Trailer Sales; PA

*TruckMax; FL

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

Versatran; WI

*Vulcan Equipment Co.; TN

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

*Witzco Trailers; FL

Worldwide Equipment Sales; IL

*XL Specialized Trailers; LA Training

AAA Club Alliance; DE

AASP/PA; PA

American Towman Expositions; NY

Automotive Training Institue (ATI); MD

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories; NC

*Blue Tiger USA; TX

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

*ECS Environmental Chemical Solutions; WA

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

ERSCA CTTA; CA

*Matjack Jumbo SafeLift; IN

Professional Wrecker Oper. of Fl.; FL

R.P. Recovery Consulting; NY

Randall Resch Training; CA

Recovery Billing Unlimited; MA

Robertson Ryan & Associate / RRA; NV

*Slide Lock Tool Co.; LA

Tom Luciano (Trainer); NY

USA Towing & Equipment; FL

*WreckMaster; NY

Truck Chassis

All American Jerr-Dan; NJ

Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

B & Z Sales; MS

Chevrolet; MI

*Chevron; PA

*Chrysler Group Fleet; MI

Danzi Bros.; DE

*Dodge Truck; MI

*Dual-Tech; TN

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

Eastern Wrecker Sales; NC

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

Fallsway Equipment Co.; OH

Fayetteville Ford; GA

FCA Fleet / RAM Trucks; MI

Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; TN

Fleet Sales West; OR

*Ford Commercial Vehicles; MI

*Ford Motor Company; MI

Fred Beans Ford of West Chester; PA

*Freightliner Trucks; SC

G. Stone Commercial; VT

*General Motors Corp.; MI

Hawkeye Truck & Wrecker Sales; AR

*Hino of Central Texas; TX

*Hino Trucks; MI

House of Wreckers; CA

Idaho Wrecker Sales; ID

*International Truck; IL

*Isuzu Commercial Trucks of America; CA

Johnson Truck Center; MO

Kenworth of South Florida; FL

*Kenworth Truck Co.; WA

Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont; VT

*Lynch Truck Center; WI

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

McMahon Truck Centers, Columbus; OH

*Metro Tow Trucks; Ontario

Midwest Wrecker; OH

*Mitsubishi Fuso; NJ

Montgomery Sales; MO

New England Wrecker Sales; NH

*Nissan Diesel America; TX

*Northeast Custom Flatbed & Trailer; NY

Northeast Wrecker Sales; NY

Palfinger North America; Ontario

Pardo’s Sales & Service; IN

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

*Peterbilt; TX

*Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems; MI

Ram Trucks; MI

Regional International; NY

*Renew Truck Body; NH

Rochester Truck; NH

Rush Towing Systems; TX

Sabil & Son; VT

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

*Sterling Truck Corp.; MI

TEC Equipment; OR

Terrco Wrecker Sales; PA

Tow Truck Country; IA

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

Truck Body Sales; CA

Truck Source; OK

*TruckMax; FL

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; MN

USA Towing & Equipment; FL

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

*Volvo Heavy Truck; NC

*Vulcan Equipment Co.; TN

Wasatch Truck Equipment; UT

*Western Star Trucks; OR

Wilkes Barre Truck Center; PA

Worldwide Equipment Sales; IL

Wrecker Warehouse of Texas; TX

2023 American Towman Supplier Directory

Santiam Enterprises; OR

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; GA

Synergy Truck Equipment; AZ

Terrco Wrecker Sales; PA

TLC Truck & Equipment; FL

Tow Industries; CA

Tow Truck Country; IA

Tow-Buddy; AL

TowPartsNow; OR

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

*Triple K Industries; SD

*Tru-Hitch; CT

Truck Body Sales; CA

Truck Source; OK

*TruckMax; FL

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; MN

USA Towing & Equipment; FL

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

Virgo Fleet Supplies; NY

*Vulcan Equipment Co.; TN

Wasatch Truck Equipment; UT

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

West End Service; MD

Worldwide Equipment Sales; IL

*Zacklift International; WA

Wheel Lifts

AAA Club Alliance; DE

Austin Hinds Motors; AL

Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

Automotive Industrial Solutions (A.I.S.); GA

B & Z Sales; MS

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories; NC

Battelini Wrecker Sales; NJ

*Best Tools; AR

*Boniface Engineering; England

Bressler’s; PA

Canadian Towing Equipment; Ontario

Casanova Towing Equipment; CA

*Chevron; PA

*Chevron Commercial; IL

Future Wrecker Sales; NY

Got Tow Truck Parts.com; AZ

Hamman Engineering; TN

*Hide-A-Lift; IA

*Holmes; TN

House of Wreckers; CA

*Hy-Tech Recovery Equipment; TX

Idaho Wrecker Sales; ID

*Jerr-Dan; MD

Len Zermenos; OH

*Lift and Tow; PA

*Lynch Truck Center; WI

*Magna Tech; KS

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

Matthews Garage; GA

*Metro Tow Trucks; Ontario

Meyer Truck Center; KS

Midco Sales; AZ

Midwest Wrecker; OH

*Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; MI

*New England Truckmaster; CT

New England Wrecker Sales; NH

Northern Truck Equipment, Corp.; SD

*NRC Industries; QE

Nussbaum Equipment; PA

O’Hare Truck Service; IL

Pardo’s Sales & Service; IN

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

Peak Wrecker Sales; TX

*Pierce Sales; TX

Prime Industries; VA

Purpose Wrecker Sales; MO

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Regional International; NY

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

*Rose Ledge Co.; MA

Sabil & Son; VT

*Sagness Tow Truck Builder; Ontario

Santiam Enterprises; OR

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; GA

Synergy Truck Equipment; AZ

T & L Lift Equipment; AL

Winn Street Sales; MA

Worldwide Equipment Sales; IL

*Zacklift International; WA

Wheels

1-800 EveryRim-OEM Wheels; CA

Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels; OH

Aluminium Wheels Mfg.; CA

RVWheel.com; CA

*Wheel Collision Center; PA

Winch Repair

Austin Hinds Motors; AL

Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

B & Z Sales; MS

Bressler’s; PA

Casanova Towing Equipment; CA

Chevron West; CA

Crawford Truck Sales; MA

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; NY

Eakins Equipment Co.; PA

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

Fallsway Equipment Co.; OH

G. Stone Commercial; VT

Got Tow Truck Parts.com; AZ

Hamman Engineering; TN

House of Wreckers; CA

Idaho Wrecker Sales; ID

*Lynch Truck Center; WI

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

Midwest Wrecker; OH

New England Wrecker Sales; NH

Northern Truck Equipment, Corp.; SD

Nussbaum Equipment; PA

Pardo’s Sales & Service; IN

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

Peak Wrecker Sales; TX

*Pierce Sales; TX

Purpose Wrecker Sales; MO

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Regional International; NY

OH

*Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; MI

*New England Truckmaster; CT

New England Wrecker Sales; NH

*NRC Industries; QE

Null’s Sales & Service; PA

Nussbaum Equipment; PA

O’Hare Truck Service; IL

Pardo’s Sales & Service; IN

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

Peak Wrecker Sales; TX

*Pierce Sales; TX

Prime Industries; VA

Purpose Wrecker Sales; MO

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Regional International; NY

Robert Young’s NRC Sales & Service; VA

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

Sabil & Son; VT

Chevron West; CA

*Condor Products; IL

Crawford Truck Sales; MA

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; NY

*Diversified Products Mfg.; FL

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA

East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; VA

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

Eastern Wrecker Sales; NC

EdgeTec; TX

Edinburg Truck Sales; VA

Elizabeth Truck Center; NJ

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

Fallsway Equipment Co.; OH

Fayetteville Ford; GA

Ferguson Corp.; MD

Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; TN

Fleet Sales West; OR

Fred Beans Ford of West Chester; PA

Terrco Wrecker Sales; PA

Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; FL

TLC Truck & Equipment; FL

Tow Industries; CA

Tow Truck Country; IA

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

*Triple K Industries; SD

*Tru-Hitch; CT

Truck Body Sales; CA

Truck Source; OK

*TruckMax; FL

USA Towing & Equipment; FL

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

Virgo Fleet Supplies; NY

*Vulcan Equipment Co.; TN

Wasatch Truck Equipment; UT

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

West End Service; MD

Wilkes Barre Truck Center; PA

Robert Young’s NRC Sales & Service; VA

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

*Rose Ledge Co.; MA

Santiam Enterprises; OR

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; GA

Southern California Tow Equipment; CA

Synergy Truck Equipment; AZ

Terrco Wrecker Sales; PA

Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; FL

Timo International; TX

Tow Truck Country; IA

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

*TruckMax; FL

USA Towing & Equipment; FL

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

*Warn Industries; OR

Wasatch Truck Equipment; UT

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

*Winches; OK

Winn Street Sales; MA

Worldwide Equipment Sales; IL

Winches

AAA Club Alliance; DE

Atlanta Wrecker Sales; SC

Austin Hinds Motors; AL

Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

Automotive Industrial Solutions (A.I.S.); GA

B & Z Sales; MS

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories; NC

*Best Tools; AR

Bressler’s; PA

Casanova Towing Equipment; CA

*Chevron Commercial; IL

Chevron West; CA

ComeUp USA; OR

Crawford Truck Sales; MA

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; NY

DK2 Warrior Winches; Ontario

*DP Winch; OK

*Dual-Tech; TN

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA

Eakins Equipment Co.; PA

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

Eastern Wrecker Sales; NC

EdgeTec; TX

Elizabeth Truck Center; NJ

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

Fallsway Equipment Co.; OH

Fayetteville Ford; GA

Ferguson Corp.; MD

Fleet Sales West; OR

Got Tow Truck Parts.com; AZ

Hamman Engineering; TN

House of Wreckers; CA

Idaho Wrecker Sales; ID

*In The Ditch Towing Products; ID

*J & R/DG Towing & Trucking Supply; TX

*Kenworth Truck Co.; WA

*Lynch Truck Center; WI

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

*Metro Tow Trucks; Ontario

Meyer Truck Center; KS

Midwest Wrecker; OH

*Midwestern Manufacturing; OK

*Mile Marker; FL

Mytee Product; OH

*New England Truckmaster; CT

New England Wrecker Sales; NH

Northeast Wrecker Sales; NY

Northern Truck Equipment, Corp.; SD

Nussbaum Equipment; PA

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

Peak Wrecker Sales; TX

*Pierce Sales; TX

Prime Industries; VA

*Ramsey Winch; OK

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Regional International; NY

Rick’s Truck & Equipment; OH

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

*Rose Ledge Co.; MA

Sabil & Son; VT

Santiam Enterprises; OR

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

*Sepson USA; PA

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; GA

*Speed Binders; OH

*Superwinch; OK

Synergy Truck Equipment; AZ

Terrco Wrecker Sales; PA

Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; FL

Timo International; TX

TLC Truck & Equipment; FL

Tow Truck Country; IA

TowPartsNow; OR

*Trade of AMTA / Boxer Tools; CA

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

Truck Body Sales; CA

Truck Source; OK

*TruckMax; FL

USA Towing & Equipment; FL

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

Virgo Fleet Supplies; NY

*Warn Industries; OR

*Warrior Winches North America; TX

Wasatch Truck Equipment; UT

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

West End Service; MD

*Winches; OK

Wrecker Warehouse of Texas; TX

Wrecker Bodies (manufacturer)

Automotive Industrial Solutions (A.I.S.); GA

*B & B Industries; MN

*Boniface Engineering; England

*Chevron; PA

*Chevron Commercial; IL

*Danco Products; PA

*Dangelo’s Custom Built; PA

*Detroit Wrecker Sales; MI.

*Dual-Tech; TN

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA

East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; VA

*Holmes; TN

*Jerr-Dan; MD

*Miller Industries; TN

*Minute Man Wheel Lifts.; MI

*NRC Industries; QE

*PowerBilt Wreckers; MO

*Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems; MI

*Ratler.com; Ontario

*Renew Truck Body; NH

*Rose Ledge Co.; MA

*TruckMax; FL

*United Plastic Fabricating; MA

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

Wrecker Bodies (distributor)

Akins Ford; GA

All American Jerr-Dan; NJ

Alpha Innovations; NV

American Wrecker Sales; NY

Atlanta Wrecker Sales; SC

Atlantic Emergency Solutions; VA

Auto Equipment; NC

Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

B & Z Sales; MS

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories; NC

Battelini Wrecker Sales; NJ

Blust Sales and Service; OH

Bressler’s; PA

Canadian Towing Equipment; Ontario

Casanova Towing Equipment; CA

Crawford Truck Sales; MA

Crouch’s Wrecker & Equip. Sales; TN&FL

Danzi Bros.; DE

*Detroit Wrecker Sales; MI.

DFW Truck; TX

Dirt Cheap Wrecker; MO

East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales; VA

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

Eastern Wrecker Sales; NC

EdgeTec; TX

Elizabeth Truck Center; NJ

Epplers Truck Sales; GA

Equipment Sales & Service; NJ

Fallsway Equipment Co.; OH

Fayetteville Ford; GA

Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales; TN

Fleet Sales West; OR

Florida Wrecker Sales; FL

Fred Beans Ford of West Chester; PA

G. Stone Commercial; VT

Ginn Carrier & Wrecker Sales; GA

Golden West Tow Equipment; CA

*Goodyear Wrecker Sales; AL

H.A.R / West Valley Wrecker Sales; CA

Hawkeye Truck & Wrecker Sales; AR

House of Wreckers; CA

Idaho Wrecker Sales; ID

Indiana Truck Sales & Service; IN

Len Zermenos; OH

Lucky’s Peterbilt of Vermont; VT

Magnolia Wrecker Sales; MS

Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales; MD

Matheny Towing Equipment; VA

Matthews Garage; GA

McCandless International Trucks; NV

McMahon Truck Centers, Columbus; OH

*Metro Tow Trucks; Ontario

Midwest Wrecker; OH

Mission Valley Truck Center; CA

*New England Truckmaster; CT

New England Wrecker Sales; NH

Northeast Wrecker Sales; NY

Northern Truck Equipment, Corp.; SD

Null’s Sales & Service; PA

Nussbaum Equipment; PA

Pardo’s Sales & Service; IN

Patriot Sales & Service; MA

Peak Wrecker Sales; TX

Purpose Wrecker Sales; MO

*Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems; MI

R.P.M Equipment Co. & Wrecker

Capitol; TX

Red Peak Camera Systems; NY

Regional International; NY

*Renew Truck Body; NH

Rick’s Truck & Equipment; OH

Ricky’s Sales & Service; MA

Rochester Truck; NH

Rocky Mountain Wrecker Sales; UT

*Rose Ledge Co.; MA

Rush Towing Systems; TX

Sabil & Son; VT

Santiam Enterprises; OR

Select Truck & Equipment; MO

Smyrna Truck & Cargo; GA

Southern California Tow Equipment; CA

Stephens Truck Center; OK

TEC Equipment; OR

Tipton Sales & Parts; KY

TLC Truck & Equipment; FL

Todd Equipment; AZ

Tow Industries; CA

Tow Truck Country; IA

Tow World; CA

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

Truck Body Sales; CA

Truck Crane International; MD

Truck Source; OK

*TruckMax; FL

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; MN

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

West End Service; MD

Wrecker Warehouse of Texas; TX

Zip’s AW Direct; IA

Wrecker Repair

All American Jerr-Dan; NJ

American Wrecker Sales; NY

Austin Hinds Motors; AL

Auto Equipment; NC

Auto Salvage & Parts Co.; MD

Automotive Equipment Co.; OH

*B & B Industries; MN

B & Z Sales; MS

*Bailey’s Towing Accessories; NC

Bressler’s; PA

Canadian Towing Equipment; Ontario

Casanova Towing Equipment; CA

Chevron West; CA

Clean Seal; IN

Crawford Truck Sales; MA

Daniel’s Wrecker Sales; NY

*Detroit Wrecker Sales; MI.

DFW Truck; TX

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA

*East Penn Truck Equip.; PA

EdgeTec; TX

Elizabeth Truck Center; NJ

VT

Terrco Wrecker Sales; PA

Tim Halpin Equipment Corp.; FL

TLC Truck & Equipment; FL

Tow Truck Country; IA

Tri-State Towing Equipment; NY

Truck Body Sales; CA

Truck Source; OK

*TruckMax; FL

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales; MN

USA Towing & Equipment; FL

Utility Trailer Sales SE Texas; TX

Wasatch Truck Equipment; UT

*WeldBuilt Wreckers & Carriers; NY

Winn Street Sales; MA

Worldwide Equipment Sales; IL

Wrecker Warehouse of Texas; TX

2-Way Radio

Other

*Mobile Create USA; CA

All Towing Equipment

*Manufacturer Express (ME); NJ

Business Consultant

*GM Consultants; UT

Business Consultant

INA Towing Network; KY

Business Consultation

*Business Broker George; UT

Catalytic Converter Recycling

PGM Recovery Systems; CA

Certified Mailers

*One Form Certified Mailers; FL

Cleaners & Polishes

*Flitz International; WI

Cleaning Supplies

*Shield Solutions; WI

Collision / Body Shop

Equipment Gateway; Ontario

Contact Center Solutions;

Customer Engagement Tech

*Cirrus Response; CA

Cranes

*Erkin World Power; Aydin

Custom Uniforms

*Got Towing Uniforms; CA

Dash Cameras

*Pro-Vision Video Systems; MI

Digital Alerts for SDMO

*HAAS Alert; IL

Drug Testing

American Alliance Drug Testing; CA

Employee Services

Employer’s Guardian; CA

Employee Services

IST Solution; CA

Employee Services

Omega Comp HR; CA

Engines / Sales & Service

Cummins; IN

Engines / Sales & Service

Cummins Power Systems; PA

Engines / Sales & Service

*Dieselsite; FL

Engraved firearms

*American Legacy Firearms; CO

EV Robot

Tracked Machines North America; GA

Financing

Specialty Vehicle Equip. & Funding

Group; NY

Forklift Attachments

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA

Freeway Service Patrol

Orange County Freeway Service Patrol; CA

Fuel

Ramos Oil Company; CA

Fuel Tank System

*Transfer Flow; CA

Heavy Duty Collision

Elizabeth Truck Center; NJ

Heavy Duty Fifth Wheel Underlift

*Tru-Hitch; CT

Heavy Duty Rigging

*TowToolz; WA

Hose Reels

*Reelcraft Industries; IN

HVFV Compliance/Safety

Energy Security Agency; OH

Key Fobs

We Buy Key Fobs; NE

Lien Processing

TowLien by Traxero; OH

Load Cells, Scene Lighting

R.P. Recovery Consulting; NY

Looking to partner with carriers for vehicle towing

Peddle; TX

Mobile surveillance system (MVSS)

*Menzel Technologies; WI

Motor Vehicle Records

Auto Data Direct; FL

Oils & Lubricants

AMSOIL; PA

Hot Shot’s Secret; OH

*Howes; RI

*Lube-A-Boom; IN

QuiKleen; NC

Online Auction Platform

Online Impound Auctions; GA

Online Truck Sales

SOS Truck; FL

Paint Boths & Refinish Equipment

*Garmat USA; CO

Parking Management

*Your Enforcement Services; TX

Pollution Billing Services

*ECS Environmental Chemical Solutions; WA

Push To Talk Radios

Affordable GPS/Driver Locate; AZ

Push-to-Talk (PTT), POC Phones & Radios

Southwest Communications; OH

Ratchet Binders

*Speed Binders; OH

Recovery Winch

*Kanister Industries; NY

Reflective Apparel

*GSS Safety; PA

Risk Management

XINSURANCE; UT

Roll Up Doors

Amdor; Ontario

Rolling Tarpaulin Covering Systems, Digital printed graphics

*Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems; MI

Self-Release Tow Lock

*Paylock; NJ

Service Equipment

*Dalton Bearing & Hydraulic; TN

Service Trucks

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA

Shop Heaters

*Lanair Waste Oil Heaters; WI

Slide-In

*Dynamic Towing Equip. & Mfg.; VA Storage App

*UR International; TX

Tablet/Phone Mounting Solutions

*Arkon Mounts; CA Technology

OnlineParkingPass.com; MD

Tires

Tire Auditor; MN

Tire Hotline (Dacotah-Walsh Tire); MN

TreadWright; SD

Toll Free Vanity Phone Number

1-800-Rescue-911; FL

Tonneau Covers

*Truck Covers USA; CA

Tow Signs

*Rydin; IL

Trailer Repair

Tri-State Trailer Sales; PA

Transmissions

Allison Transmission; IN

*Eaton Transmissions; MI

Truck Sales

Wrecker Warehouse of Texas; TX

Vehicle Wraps

Illusions Wraps; VA

Video Systems, Fleet Monitoring

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The Weakest Link

Make Sure Your Chains Are Safe to Use

By Terry Abejuela

Most of us in the towing and recovery industry have heard the old saying that, “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” This truism applies not only to chain, but also to almost any load-bearing equipment. A tow operator must evaluate each different task at hand and make decisions on the appropriate rigging to use, such as chains. To choose the right chain, combined with the correct hitch, you need a basic understanding of chain types, connecting links, working load limits, hitch application and working-load limit (WLL) reductions.

The chains on my truck fall into three different categories:

1. Tow and transport chains (primary attachment)

2. Safety chains (secondary attachment)

3. Rollover or recovery chains. (various pieces of chain)

These distinctions are important so that each type of chain is used only for its intended purpose. Don’t use a towing and transporting chain as a safety chain or a rollover/recovery chain. As long as you conduct the appropriate chain inspections, use chains correctly and do not overload them, you then can be confident that they will perform their jobs as expected.

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.

Grade 70 transport chain from Zip's AW Direct is suitable for securing vehicles, freight and equipment on flatbed trailers and car carrier decks. The zinc-plated chain is produced from heat-treated carbon steel and is DOT compliant for a variety of uses.

CHECK ‘EM OUT

Conduct three different types of chain inspections: Pre-trip, Monthly, and Prior-to-Use. Both the pre-trip and prior to use are brief visual inspections. As indicated by its name, the pre-trip inspection is done at the start of the shift. This visual check ensures that the chains you need are actually on the truck and look in good condition.

The prior to use inspection is also a quick visual inspection, except with the chain out of the storage area and straightened out to take a closer look at the full length to ensure there is no damage just prior to applying a load.

During either inspection you are looking for signs of wear, abrasion

damage, elongation, nicks, gouges cracks or bent links. Store chains to allow as much of them as possible to hang freely and separate the hooks from the rest of the chain. This setup makes for quicker and more effective pre-trip and prior-to-use inspections.

CALIPER CORRECTNESS

The monthly inspection should be a really thorough link-by-link inspection, so make sure whoever is going to conduct it schedules enough time so that they do not rush through this process. Use a caliper to measure each link diameter, especially in the link-tolink contact area.

Always follow the manufacturers’

recommendations for the frequency of inspections, reduction in WLL, and removal from service criteria. The National Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM) publishes

Regular and detailed inspections will reduce the potential danger of a weak link created by damage or wear.

Here’s a simple but effective method of chain storage that allows you to quickly find the appropriate chain. You can see at a glance each end of the chain and the hooks for quick and easy pre-trip inspections.

a Welded Steel Chain Specifications document, and in the 2010 edition there is a chart that provides the minimum allowable thickness of a link. For instance, either 5/16 grade 43 or 70 chain links have a nominal material diameter of .343 inches. The minimum allowable thickness on this link is .297. This change in thickness is not easily identifiable to the naked eye, which is why it’s better to use a caliper to verify a link’s diameter.

If you share trucks, it’s wise to work with the other operators in following the established guidelines so that all of you are confident of the chain quality. Regular and detailed inspections will reduce the potential danger of a weak link created by damage or wear.

STRONGER LINKS

If connecting links have been used to attach a hook, extend a chain, or repair a chain, make sure the WLL of the connecting link meets or exceeds

Normally rated at 4700 lbs, this is a 5/16 grade 70 chain with a grade 70 Clevis Grab Hook applied as a choker hitch. But with a 20 percent reduction in WLL because of the hitch applied, we would limit our load to no more than 3,760 lbs. If the choke angle is less than 120 degrees, the WLL will need to be reduced further.

Another option is a double clevis the same size and grade as the chain. The only downside of a double clevis is its use of cotter pins which may become damaged, broken or dislodged. You should not repair a chain that is damaged or has failed due to overloading. Attempt to repair a chain that

Shown here are a 5/16 and 3/8 Double Clevis connecting links, acceptable for attaching two pieces of chain together or a hook to a chain, as long as the size and WLL match the chain.

Dynamic loads should be avoided as the tension on the chain can exceed the WLL even thought the load itself is under the WLL. Dynamic (or shock) loads are caused by a rapid application of force to the chain. Place the load on the chain gradually to avoid dynamic loading.

The abrasion damage seen here could have been caused by dragging the chains on the roadway while driving, a common issue with safety chains. Often it will only be one or two links affected, making it more difficult to quickly identify, which is why you must conduct a pre-use inspection.

GOOD GRADES

The most common grades of chain used in the towing and recovery industry are Transport grade 70 and Alloy Grade 80. Some older trucks may still have High Test Grade 43 on them.

Transport-grade chain is acceptable for towing, safety, and securement chains on a car carrier. Many tow operators have opted to use alloy chain for rollover and recovery, and OSHA requires it for overhead lifting.

The type of hitch applied to the load may reduce the WLL of the chain. There are basically three different types of hitches we commonly use in the towing and recovery industry. They include the vertical, choker and basket hitch. We also might employ a double-leg sling such as in a car carrier’s loading bridle or with some recovery chains. In all applications the chain should be as straight as

possible. Twisting of the chain can result in a reduction in WLL.

FAILURE MODE

Chain ratings are based on a straight length of chain, in asnew condition with the load uniformly and gradually applied. For example, a 5/16 grade 70 chain has a WLL of 4,700 pounds when used in a vertical hitch (single leg).

Bent links in chain can be caused by several conditions, such as overloading. Whatever the reason, the elongation creates a weak link.

The most common chain on light-duty tow trucks is 5/16 Grade 70 Transport Chain. The number 7 or 70 indicates the grade. The letter/s before the number indicates the manufacturer. Good quality chain will follow the NACM requirement of marking at least every one foot of chain.

To determine the WLL for a chain, manufacturers will load the chain to the point of failure, known as the Minimum Breaking Force (MBF). They then apply a design factor to the MBF to determine the WLL.

Transport and Alloy chain normally use a 4 to 1 design factor. So, a 5/16 grade 70 chain with a MBF of 18,800 pounds has a WLL of 4,700 pounds. High Test chain often uses a 3 to 1 design factor which may be why it is not typical in the industry anymore.

GETTIN’ HITCHED

Applying a choker hitch with a choke angle of 120 degrees or more will result in a WLL reduction of approximately 20 percent if the grab hook is attached back to the chain. If the choke angle is less than 120 degrees, the WLL reduction will be more than 20 percent. A choke angle of between 0 and 29 degrees will result in a WLL reduction of 51 percent.

When applying a basket hitch where the legs are parallel (90-degree load to sling angle) the WLL will increase 100 percent. So, a 5/16 grade 70 chain with a WLL of 4,700 pounds applied in a basket hitch with parallel legs will have a WLL of 9,400 pounds. However, as the load to sling angle is reduced from 90 degrees, the rating will have a WLL reduction from the basket hitch rating.

On the other hand, a 5/16 grade 70 chain applied in a basket hitch with a 30-degree load to sling angle will have a reduced WLL from the basket hitch of 50 percent. So, the WLL in this application would only be 4,700 pounds, even though you are utilizing a basket hitch.

One last thing about WLL reduction in a basket hitch to consider is the D/d ratio. This refers to the ratio of the diameter of the chain link versus the diameter of the object contacting the sling. For instance, if the diameter

of the object is six times the diameter of the chain link, the sling will have no WLL reduction. If the diameter of the object is five times that of the sling, the WLL reduction is 10 percent. If the diameter of the object is only two times that of the chain, the WLL reduction is 40 percent.

You don’t have to memorize all of this information, as there are many manufacturers who offer free information on their websites to assist end users in the safe use of chain. Buying quality chain from reputable vendors provides an added benefit of qualified support to answer questions and assist you in choosing the right product for your needs. Vendors such as Zip’s AW Direct have decades of experience in working with the towing and recovery industry.

In order to avoid weak links in your chains, you must have a basic knowledge of how to choose the appropriate size and grade, as well as apply the appropriate hitch, and know when to apply a WLL reduction. While this article provides a general overview, there is much more information available on chains. Do your homework and make sure you are operating safely when using your chains.

Tow Boss Retaining Your Employees

How to Avoid the Revolving Door Syndrome

By Randall C. Resch

Arevolving door is a fitting symbol of a thorny issue in the towing industry. Hiring and then retaining employees is often a significant challenge in running day-today operations. To minimize this problem, let’s first address some core concerns.

Foremost is recognizing that well-trained tow operators and dispatchers don’t grow on trees. If they have the qualities that tow business owners demand, companies must offer attractive hiring packages. Topping the list of desirable company traits are flexible schedules that lend to quality family time, and PTO (Personal Time Off). While these desires may seem laughable in an oldschool industry, a new breed of post-

pandemic employees expect tow companies to update human-resource strategies that are in line with the personal preferences of today’s workforce.

THE EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE

In contrast, if low pay and no benefits are your company’s strategy, decreased employee retention is pretty much inevitable. And here’s the rub: unless a company is owneroperated, bringing new employees into the fold requires patience, a culture of best practices, competitive pay benefits and effective leadership. That’s admittedly a lot to handle, but wouldn’t you agree that retention is smarter than trying to refill vacant positions?

As the Society for Human Resource Management points out, “It can cost six to nine months of an employee’s salary to replace them after consideration of headhunting, hiring and training costs.”

THE SEARCH

IS ON Hiring and retaining exceptional

employees is an ongoing challenge in line with today’s workforce, and it’s a known fact that replacing employees is both time consuming and expensive. So, rather than facing additional costs and lost productivity searching for that next employee, it’s obviously smarter and more cost effective to apply best practices to retain your existing employees.

If tow management believes that exceptional performance and proper behaviors are required, they should adjust their management practices to lead employees to higher levels of performance.

What practices do tow owners consider necessary to hire and maintain exceptional employees? Although there’s plenty of general info on this topic, an industry-specific formula doesn’t exist. But here’s a case in point as a comparison:

A DESTINATION COMPANY

In the 1970s, Tiger Masonry employed the best brick layers

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.

around. Those working in the trade knew the company’s reputation for the highest pay, best benefits, renowned work output and bonuses for on-time completion. In addition to these factors, anyone working in competing companies envied Tiger’s flashy, custom-stitched letterman’s jackets, with the company’s golden tiger emblazoned across the back. These workers were called, “Masonry Technicians” and they proudly coveted this distinction. In other words, Tiger was a “destination company.”

Included in this distinction are tow companies that have built a name and reputation based on successes and industry standing. They retain employees simply because their employees are treated with respect and are recognized for their contributions to the company’s name and brand.

Following the example of Tiger Masonry, do you run a destination company where towers and dispatchers desire to work? Fostering this desire is especially important for companies serving state patrols and law enforcement. A destination company needn’t be the largest

company, but one that serves with commitment, professionalism and honor, in conjunction with recognizing employee contributions.

NO SCREAMING MATCHES

To develop this sort of distinction, consider the reasons for the loss of your staff. How many tow owners or managers conduct exit interviews, asking departing employees to explain why they’re leaving the company? While it may be true that some employees show no interest in responding to this question, the employees who openly voice their issues can provide invaluable feedback.

Exit interviews are an important business acumen allowing for an opportunity where much is learned, provided the interview doesn’t turn into a screaming match for venting discontent. For management, these interviews can provide insight into valid company problems that tow bosses might be unaware of. A departing employee may reveal underlying reasons for quitting which were overlooked because management wasn’t available, or worse yet, didn’t make any effort to

hear the employee. Here are a few examples:

VARYING PAY RATES

Savvy employees seek career opportunities that are more than just a ho-hum career. They look for stimulating work that offers upward movement, competitive wages and benefits to meet their experience. Employees should be able to afford a living wage in the locations where they reside. Over time, wages should be adjusted to meet rising inflation. For employees bringing experience to the table, they too should earn a prevailing wage that’s fair, while noting there’s nothing wrong with paying higher wages as part of an aggressive compensation package.

FREE TRAINING TO STAY ON

If applicants apply with minimal to no experience, will the company train them at the company’s expense? In meeting your company’s needs, do you offer modest wages for newbie applicants, but offer higher pay for employees with previous industry experience?

For newly hired applicants who aren’t experienced, in-house training is doable, but might not be acceptable as mandated by highway patrol and law enforcement contacts. It’s unrealistic to expect newbie tow operators to pay for his/her own formal training.

However, there are potential problems associated with paying for training, especially if the employee quits weeks later. So, why not create a “stay-on training agreement?” Formal training is not only an investment in the employee, but

Retention is smarter than trying to refill vacant positions.

also protects the company’s vicarious liability.

UNTOLD HAZARDS

There’s no doubt that tow professionals work in dangerous environments. Let’s say you’re considering hiring untrained applicants because you want to train them your way. Have you enlightened them about the risks they’ll likely face?

While there can be a downside to providing a pre-warning, the employee may recognize the dangers only weeks later and walk out the door. Consequently, it doesn’t make sense to invest the time, training and associated costs only to have the employee get scared and leave once they realize the actual hazards involved in their new job. Many applicants quit because they weren’t told up front about the hazards involved. Rather than leaving it to chance, why not advise them of the potential dangers, and then train them to be as safe as they possibly can be? ◀

AVOIDING BURNOUT

The number-one complaint voiced by employees during their exit interviews involved the total hours they were forced to work. The impact of excessive hours is obvious when you consider how many tow employees experienced divorce or the loss of a relationship where the number of hours worked was the catalyst for a breakup.

According to a 2022 Global Talent Trends Study by Mercer’s Consulting Group, a whopping 81% of employees are worried about burning out this year. The study noted that, “Twentyseven percent of workers ages 55 to 64 commented they were considering leaving their current employer due to a lack of flexibility and/or requirements to be onsite.”

Like it or not, the Covid pandemic likely created this mentality, though not considered mainstream thinking by tow owners. Working long hours

in the good ole’ days was once the norm, but changes in work culture, (dubbed “Employee Pandemic Fatigue”) have changed the face of most industries, including our own. Given the difficulties revolving around employee retention, why not consider hiring part-time employees versus burning out the company’s present staff?

MANAGE BY INCOMPETENCE

Rest assured, during my 50-year career, I’ve worked for some certified jerks. While this label might seem harsh, these individuals tend to have been ego-driven, loudmouthed micromanagers and overachievers that didn’t recognize the value of respect, or how to interact with personnel. In other words, they had a “soldier mentality” when it came to handling employees, often treating us like grunt privates digging trenches.

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “People don’t quit jobs, they quit management.” To prevent this from happening, tow business owners should perform an unvarnished self-reflection to assess how their personality, or lack thereof, may be the reason for the revolving-door syndrome.

The simple fact is that employees want to be treated with respect and professional courtesy and considered an integral member of a respected company. For companies conducting illegal or unsafe operations, these discrepancies reflect back on the company’s owner. True tow professionals don’t want their reputations sullied by questionable ethics and practices.

NOT JUST A NUMBER

Regardless of age, experience and status, employees want to be recognized by company management

as a valued member of the team, a fact that is especially true in larger companies where individuality is oftentimes lost. When a company grows, management, especially owners, tend to lose that personal interaction as they are forced to oversee other businesses and will hire managers to handle daily tasks. In such instances, it’s important to assume roles that allow for creative interactions with employees. This approach can help to alleviate issues with disgruntled operators who feel managers dodge questions and fail to recognize family or personal issues.

As the workplace has become increasingly more sensitized, employees are easily offended and tend to blame management for “not understanding them.” Not being understood is an issue that guarantees a personal disliking toward management.

DIVAS AND DIPLOMACY

On the other hand, some workers create their own difficulties by their attitude, and you would be hardpressed to find a company that doesn’t have at least one employee who thinks they’re better than the rest. These are the “divas” who avoid working under company rules, while selectively choosing assignments. When ignored by management, the diva creates an air of conceit that doesn’t mesh with other employees.

Divas often believe that bosses have their backs and all they have to do is “tattle” to management to get their way. Although divas think they’re the company’s “Tow God,” their arrogance can lead to decreased morale and even has the potential to instigate a violent clash.

This comes into play in relation to the dispatcher who is tasked with navigating the logistics of moving equipment and personnel. ◀

The dispatcher knows which operators have related experience and equipment to handle any given job, but even so, some disgruntled towers whine because they aren’t getting their share of the “good calls.”

Good calls are more than jumpstarts or yard-to-yard transfers, but my also include wrecks and recoveries. However, if a dispatcher initiates a separate arrangement or selects a favorite go-to person, they may slide more calls their way. It’s impossible to make everyone happy, but productivity demands that workloads be spread evenly, and there’s no place for favoritism in the tow industry, or in the workforce in general.

BREAKING UP IS HARD

In summary, the reason that many employees have lengthy careers working for the same owners is because they’re happy where they work, and the company has kept up with the times.

Although this narrative can’t identify every problem experienced by employees, management should consider all the points mentioned above, and determine the best way to handle employee relations for their company. All told, money isn’t the only factor in retaining good tow operators.

Mack’s Legacy

A New “Pete” NRC Rotator Caps off Three Generations of Towing at Matthews Garage

By Steve Temple

Mack Matthews started off his towing and vehicle repair business in 1957 with a homebuilt wrecker, a GMC pickup

fitted with an A-frame boom. Over the years his family joined the company, Matthews Garage, located in Cartersville, Georgia. His son Rick started out in 1975, and eventually filled dad’s shoes in 1991 with three Holmes wreckers (a 440, 650 and 850). Rick’s son Jeremy began working part time for the family firm in 1993 as both a mechanic and tow operator, going full-time in 1996. Jeremy now heads up the company, with a fleet of seven heavies ranging in size from 20 to 85 tons, as well as two rotators.

The latest wrecker is a 2023 NRC CSR85, fitted on a Peterbilt 567 from The Pete Store. The truck

NRC’s Slider System, and industry-first feature, increases the boom’s reach and doubles the lifting capacity

runs the top-line, 605hp Cummins Performance Series diesel through an 18-speed transmission.

By way of background, NRC Industries has been manufacturing wreckers for more than 45 years now, and this latest “Heavy Incident Manager” is the company’s biggest and strongest model it has ever built. The redesigned boom features an all-new hydraulic system and a proportional remote control for feather-touch operation. Jeremy points to the wrecker bed’s Slider System as a versatile feature that both increases the boom’s reach and doubles the lifting capacity, plus the wide footprint for extra stability.

Matthews Garage has had 15 NRC’s in its fleet over the years, and since 2006 has served as a dealer as well. Matthews just took delivery of the CSR85 in March, and it’s already been used in a few recoveries handled by his 20 year-old son Wilson, (who’s also being groomed for running the business someday). These recent jobs involved handling a damaged overseas shipping container, a car carrier, and a food-truck trailer that had to be loaded onto a Landoll trailer.

Jeremy also conducts training for NRC rotators, in particular showing how to link the auxiliary winches to the outriggers for stabilizing

TECH HIGHLIGHTS

Truck: 2023 Peterbilt 567

Engine: 605hp Cummins X15

Performance Series

Body: 2023 NRC CSR85

Custom Features: two-speed auxiliary box, four winches (two main and two auxiliary with proportional remote control), synthetic rope

Lettering and pin striping:

New Beginning Signs & Graphics

The NRC CSR85 features an composite wrecker body that’s lighter and prevents corrosion.

The pin striping from New Beginning Signs & Graphics is a classy treatment.

Jeremy has found synthetic rope to be lighter and stronger for handling recoveries.

◀ Slide-out trays make for easier tool access.

heavy loads.

In his many years of towing, Jeremy admits, “It can be aggravating at times,” especially due to time spent away from family. He praises his wife Jennifer for being understanding of the demands on a towman’s life.

“You need a real supportive spouse

The detachable underbody lift for towing is a practical feature.

in this business,” he adds. He also gives lots of credit to his capable staff of 50 people, including his sister, Chantell who manages the office.

“It takes a lot more than me and some trucks to be successful,” Jeremy says. “It takes a village.” Plus a long line of loyal family members.

You can never have enough storage compartments for extra rigging and equipment on a big wrecker.

De-Stress

By Steven Calitri

We are so accustomed to life in the modern day that we are not fully aware of the degree of stress placed on our nervous systems. For instance, just driving a car to go grocery shopping, the focus on the road and being-onguard makes a pleasant drive more stressful than you realize. Driving a company puts the stress-o-meter off the charts. Running a towing operation redefines the entire concept of stress.

Thousands of towing professionals have found that being at a tow show is a time to destress. For many towmen and tow- women, going to one of the American Towman shows is preferable to going on a traditional vacation. How common it is that one goes on vacation and recounts to people back home how stressful that time was. Spending time away at a tow show somehow is more relaxing than spending time in a spa.

I studied the crowd videos of AT ShowPlace–Las Vegas and was struck by the body language of the attendees milling about familiar toys and tools, and some unfamiliar. They were relaxed, happy to put their business hundreds of miles away, and be in a place that gave them a different perspective on their work.

The equipment and tools they normally operate under extreme pressure, are now showcased by people with stories to tell them. Now these towmen are like children who journeyed to the North Pole to visit Santa’s factory and talk to his elves.

Many towmen attending the tow exposition feel the pressure lift simply by sitting in a seminar room hearing how one aspect of the operation can be run in a smoother fashion. Others feel the pressure lifting just talking with a fellow towman on how he deals with the same issues.

Being a long distance from one’s business doesn’t create the angst it once did before cell phones came into play. Now, a boss is able to remain informed of any serious issues needing his attention but is not bothered by the small day-to-day issues that management at home can handle. So, the distance now becomes a relaxing dynamic by itself.

It sounds kind of ludicrous: get away from your tow business by attending a tow exposition! To find out how this is possible I’d probably have to get a controlled group of tow bosses into psychotherapy to discover the unique brain mechanism of a towman. But the numbers attending our shows is proof of this strange phenomenon. South Point’s Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas held a record crowd of tow bosses last month.

There was a myriad of reasons for attending Tow Industry Week in Las Vegas and the American Towman ShowPlace: The Cactus Feast, the Desert Smoke, education and training by the industry’s marquee names, an exhibit hall overflowing into the registration corridor with over 170 suppliers, but perhaps taking a load off and getting away was one of the main reasons.

In July, towmen will get away to Fort Worth Texas and TowXpo, and in November to Baltimore and the legendary American Towman Exposition. And if you can’t motivate yourself to travel, you can sit back and dream about the shows just like you’d dream about the world’s perfect burger or grandest pizza pie.

Yes, the shows are that good. When our own Andrea Wynn belted out the StarSpangled Banner when AT ShowPlace opened, towmen felt they were in American heaven. It was that uplifting. No longer did they feel the burdens of running a tow business.

Steve Calitri Editor-in-Chief scalitri@towman.com

AT ShowPlace - Las Vegas 2023

Towing Hall of Fame Announces Honorees for 2023

The International Towing & Recovery Museum will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame this Fall. The inductees, including two posthumous honorees, hail from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“This year’s incredible group of inductees reflects the diversity of leadership in today’s towing and recovery industry,” noted Bill Gratzianna, president of the towing organization. “The class of 2023 includes innovators, forward-thinkers, authors, movers and shakers, and feet-onthe-ground operators, all of whom are well-deserving of our industry’s highest honor.”

The 2023 honorees are, in alphabetical order:

-Mary Leigh Barbusin, formerly executive director of the Garden State Towing Association, Little Silver, NJ (posthumous)

-Albert Battelini of Battelini Wrecker Sales, a Vineland, NJ-based family owned and operated towing company since 1921

-Gerardo Cortez González, founder of Grúas Monterrey, a leader in towing services and equipment sales since 1971 based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

-Bruce Jackson, a pioneer in the towing industry based in Orleans, Ontario, Canada, who introduced Holmes wreckers to France and later the NRC sliding rotator to the U.K. and France

-Ruth Cardwell Landau, manager of Fryers Towing Service in Daytona Beach, FL, and a longtime leader of the Women of the Towing and Recovery Associ -

ation of America (WTRAA), which named Landau as Tow Woman of the Year in 2011 and she is cur-

The Towing Museum’s Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the industry.

rently the first vice president

-Eric Luchini of Luchini’s Towing and Recovery, a provider of heavy-duty towing services in Las Cruces and southwest New Mexico

-Bud Morgan, formerly of Morgan Towing, a leading provider of towing services for over 50 years in Muskogee and southeastern, OK (posthumous)

-Jon Redman of Redman Fleet Services Inc., serving the Northern Virginia area since 1977

-Rudy Smith, a third-generation owner of a 103-year-old towing company in New Orleans, LA

-David Whealon, founder of Whealon Towing & Service Inc., a towing services provider in Fond du Lac, WI, since 1984

The Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame was launched in 1986 to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. Over 300 towing professionals have entered the Hall of Fame

to date. Hall of Fame candidates must have 20 years of experience running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, demonstrate leadership in a project with a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry, and/ or create a product or service with a significant and lasting effect on towing professionals. The inductees will be officially recognized at a formal ceremony on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Westin Hotel Chattanooga, during the organization’s annual Museum Weekend scheduled for September 28 to October 1, 2023.

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Grieving Family of Fallen Towman Presses for Answers

Nearly three years have passed since Oklahoma tow truck driver Bernardo Martinez was struck and killed loading a vehicle onto a wrecker near Oklahoma City. Yet his family maintains that they have gotten no

answers from the DA’s office regarding why charges were not pressed against the woman responsible for hitting him.

Recalling the tragic incident, Bernardo’s wife, Mayra Martinez said, “His body was destroyed by her

The family of Bernardo Martinez seeks answers for why charges were not pressed against the motorist that hit him.

car. His body was torn apart. He died alone on the side of the road.”

The family said they continued to press the Comanche County District’s Attorney for answers and updates after the crash but were shocked to learn the case was closed before any charges filed.

“The district attorney from Comanche County had declined to press any charges on the woman that killed him; she’s free, not even a ticket,” said Martinez.

“There needs to be a consequence so that it will make an impact and a difference,” said Martinez. “It’s hard. Living without someone and having a lot of questions.”

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Jerr-Dan Inaugurates Training Facility and Rotator Training

Jerr-Dan formally inaugurated its renovated training facility and updated its heavy-duty rotator training program. Featuring an outdoor hands-on training yard next door to a spacious, modern classroom facility, Jerr-Dan’s new training center in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, hosted 25 industry veterans for the Oc-

Jerr-Dan’s new outdoor hands-on training yard focuses on “the math” of rigging.

tober 2022 class.

This particular class consisted of advanced-level training for experienced operators. Six trainers, including two from Jerr-Dan’s engineering department, led the classes. Classroom instruction included an emphasis on “the math,” to quote the attendees’ comments in post-training interviews.

“I’ve taught hundreds of operators in my career,” said one participant. “But I like how this class brought us all back to ‘the math,’ which is fundamental to proper rigging.”

The classroom training included intense sessions, accompanied by practice worksheets, that covered how to calculate sling stress, tension factors, angle factors, and much more. Training was also provided in the use of JerrDan’s new Tow Link app, which streamlines the process with a rigging calculator and a tow performance calculator.

Regular classes will be held beginning in May of 2023. Learn more about attending the next rotator training at jerrdan.com/operator-training.

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Towing Hall of Fame Announces Honorees for 2023

The International Towing & Recovery Museum will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame this Fall. The inductees, including two posthumous honorees, hail from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“This year’s incredible group of inductees reflects the diversity of leadership in today’s towing and recovery industry,” noted Bill Gratzianna, president of the towing organization. “The class of 2023 includes innovators, forward-thinkers, authors, movers and shakers, and feet-onthe-ground operators, all of whom are well-deserving of our industry’s highest honor.”

The 2023 honorees are, in alphabetical order:

-Mary Leigh Barbusin, formerly executive director of the Garden State Towing Association, Little Silver, NJ (posthumous)

-Albert Battelini of Battelini Wrecker Sales, a Vineland, NJbased family owned and operated towing company since 1921

-Gerardo Cortez González, founder of Grúas Monterrey, a leader in towing services and equipment sales since 1971 based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

-Bruce Jackson, a pioneer in the towing industry based in Orleans, Ontario, Canada, who introduced Holmes wreckers to France and later the NRC sliding rotator to the U.K. and France

-Ruth Cardwell Landau, manager of Fryers Towing Service in Daytona Beach, FL, and a longtime leader of the Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (WTRAA), which named Landau as Tow Woman of the Year in 2011 and she is currently the first vice president

-Eric Luchini of Luchini’s Towing and Recovery, a provider of heavy-duty towing services in Las Cruces and southwest New Mexico

-Bud Morgan, formerly of Morgan Towing, a leading provider of towing services for over 50 years in Muskogee and southeastern, OK (posthumous)

-Jon Redman of Redman Fleet Services Inc., serving the Northern Virginia area since 1977

-Rudy Smith, a third-generation owner of a 103-year-old towing company in New Orleans, LA

-David Whealon, founder of Whealon Towing & Service Inc., a towing services provider in Fond du Lac, WI, since 1984

The Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame was launched in 1986 to rec-

ognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. Over 300 towing professionals have entered the Hall of Fame to date. Hall of Fame candidates must have 20 years of experience running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, demonstrate leadership in a project with a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry, and/or create a product or service with a significant and lasting effect on towing professionals. The inductees will be officially recognized at a formal ceremony on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Westin Hotel Chattanooga, during

The Towing Museum’s Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the industry.

the organization’s annual Museum Weekend scheduled for September 28 to October 1, 2023.

Source: einpresswire.com

Grieving Family of Fallen Towman Presses for Answers

Nearly three years have passed since Oklahoma tow truck driver Bernardo Martinez was struck and killed loading a vehicle onto a wrecker near Oklahoma City. Yet his family maintains that they have gotten no answers from the DA’s office regarding why charges were not pressed against the woman responsible for hitting him.

Recalling the tragic incident, Bernardo’s wife, Mayra Martinez said, “His body was destroyed by her car. His body was torn apart. He died alone on the side of the road.”

The family said they continued to press the Comanche County District’s Attorney for answers and updates after the crash but were shocked to learn the case was closed before any charges filed.

“The district attorney from Comanche County had declined to press any charges on the woman

that killed him; she’s free, not even a ticket,” said Martinez.

“There needs to be a consequence so that it will make an impact and a difference,” said Martinez. “It’s hard. Living without someone and having a lot of questions.”

Source: youtube.com and kfor. com

Jerr-Dan Inaugurates Training Facility and Rotator Training

Jerr-Dan formally inaugurated its renovated training facility and updated its heavy-duty rotator training program. Featuring an outdoor hands-on training yard next door to a spacious, modern classroom facility, Jerr-Dan’s new training center in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, hosted 25 industry veterans for the October 2022 class.

This particular class consisted of advanced-level training for experienced operators. Six trainers, including two from Jerr-Dan’s engineering department, led the classes. Classroom instruction included an emphasis on “the math,” to quote the attendees’ comments in post-training interviews.

“I’ve taught hundreds of operators in my career,” said one participant. “But I like how this class brought us all back to ‘the math,’ which is fundamental to proper rigging.”

The classroom training included intense sessions, accompanied by practice worksheets, that covered how to calculate sling stress, tension factors, angle factors, and much more. Training was also provided in the use of Jerr-Dan’s new Tow Link app, which streamlines the process with a rigging calculator and a tow performance calculator.

Regular classes will be held beginning in May of 2023. Learn more about attending the next rotator training at jerrdan.com/operator-training.

www.jerrdan.com

Towmen Honor Fallen Midwestern Tower

More than 100 tow truck operators came to Moline, Illinois on April 26 from across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota, paying tribute to fallen tower, Mark Muske. In a long procession, tow truck drivers came to “Light the Way” with their lights on and horns blaring.

Muske, 52, a longtime employee of Tegeler Wrecker and Crane, was struck and killed on I-80 in Bettendorf, Iowa in the early hours of April 17. He was helping a broken-down vehicle on the side of the road when he was hit by a Jeep.

Recalling Muske’s service, Holly Paris, his boss at Tegeler Wrecker & Crane, said, “He was happy and

The family of Bernardo Martinez seeks answers for why charges were not pressed against the motorist that hit him.

Jerr-Dan’s new outdoor hands-on training yard focuses on “the math” of rigging.

loved what he did and just wanted to work. He wanted to provide for his family and do his job.”

Paris said that Muske followed all the safety protocols that night.

“If we were out there again, that same night, we’d have done it exactly the same,” Paris said. “We’d have had the lights on the wrecker [and] the reflective clothing on. We were well off the shoulder where we were supposed to be to do our job.”

Source: kwqc.com

Arkansas Towing Board to Establish EV Rules for Towing

Concerned about how to handle EVs (electric vehicles) after accidents, Arkansas has a new law authorizing the state towing board to develop necessary rules for towing, recovery and storage. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Act 840 into law April 13 after the successful passage of House Bill 1765 authorizing the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board to establish the EV

rules. State Rep. Carlton Wing (R), who sponsored the bill, told lawmakers that the towing board backed the legislation due to the increased use of EVs in the state.

“The recovery of electric vehicles when they have been in an accident presents a toxic situation,” Wing stated. “So, we need to be able to develop some rules for the successful and safe towing and storage of these vehicles.”

State Senator Mark Johnson, who chairs the Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee, said Arkansas tow operators and first responders are beginning to receive training on how to deal with fires from electric trucks and cars.

“We don’t want a first responder or tow truck driver electrocuted so this is a good bill,” he noted.

The state has imposed an Oct. 31 deadline for the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board to complete draft regulations to submit to legislators for approval.

Source: ttnews.com

Colorado Tow Bosses Contend with Public Utilities Commission

In a public forum that stretched for nearly five hours on April 20, Colorado tow bosses expressed concerns over proposed amendments by the Public Utilities Commission, which has regulating powers over the Colorado towing industry. In light of a bill passed last year requiring tow companies to give 24 hours written notice before towing a ve-

hicle from residential property, the Utilities Commission seeks to build upon that bill through proposed amendments.

According to tow company representatives, the changes would put “basically every towing carrier” at risk of going out of business. The PUC maintains they are protecting consumers and that the proposed amendments “reflect the Commission’s intent to update its towing rules to align with the recent statutory changes and expand upon certain operational standards.”

One point of contention was a proposal to give the PUC the broad authority and discretion to deny licenses for towing carriers. This proposal reads, “The commission may deny an application for a towing carrier permit based on a determination that there is good cause to believe the issuance of the permit is not in the public interest.”

Mark Valentine, an attorney speaking on behalf of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Colorado, noted that the concept of what is in the public’s interest is vague and that, historically, towing carriers and residents have not agreed on the meaning of this term. He said, “We would love for this section to be struck.”

Nathan Riley, a representative of PUC, acknowledged that the legislature has given the commission, “very broad authority,” but maintains that the PUC is “using it very carefully, and only under circumstances which we believe are necessary.” These

Tow operators came out in procession to honor Midwestern towman Mark Muske.

A new law empowers the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board to set regulations for EV towing.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is seeking further towing regulations.

broad authorities could include background checks on individuals desiring to form a tow company and denying licenses should one person have a felony conviction.

Trevor Forbes, CEO of Wyatts Towing, responded by saying he’s not concerned that the current PUC staff will abuse the power given to them by this revision. “I would worry about the staff that comes next,” he noted. “We don’t want to put our lives in the hands of whoever may work at the PUC in the future,” he said.

“One questionable tow shouldn’t disqualify a company from keeping its license,” Valentine added.

Source: westword.com

Towman Sentenced for Death of Cyclist

Tower Jonathon Ryser was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for striking and killing a cyclist nearly three years ago in Spokane,

Washington. Although Ryser’s defense claimed that it was an accident, he was found guilty of vehicular homicide, as jurors determined that he was high on drugs, after meth and marijuana were found to be in his system when he struck 65-yearold Kerry Wiltzius nearly three years ago.

Wiltzius, who was a well-known triathlete in the area, was thrown into the air and came to rest in a ditch. According to court documents, she sustained a broken pelvis and ribs, a collapsed lung, head injuries, a spinal cord injury and other internal injuries. She was airlifted to a medi-

cal center before succumbing to her head injuries.

Ryser apologized to the family for causing the crash and the court recognized that Ryser’s actions were not done in malice.

Source: news.yahoo.com

The scene of the accident where a towman struck and killed a cyclist.

Towing Hall of Fame Announces Honorees for 2023

The International Towing & Recovery Museum will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame this Fall. The inductees, including two posthumous honorees, hail from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“This year’s incredible group of inductees reflects the diversity of leadership in today’s towing and recovery industry,” noted Bill Gratzianna, president of the towing organization. “The class of 2023 includes innovators, forward-thinkers, authors, movers and shakers, and feet-onthe-ground operators, all of whom are well-deserving of our industry’s highest honor.”

The 2023 honorees are, in alphabetical order:

-Mary Leigh Barbusin, formerly executive director of the Garden State Towing Association, Little

Silver, NJ (posthumous)

-Albert Battelini of Battelini Wrecker Sales, a Vineland, NJbased family owned and operated towing company since 1921

-Gerardo Cortez González, founder of Grúas Monterrey, a leader in towing services and equipment sales since 1971 based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

-Bruce Jackson, a pioneer in the towing industry based in Orleans, Ontario, Canada, who introduced Holmes wreckers to France and later the NRC sliding rotator to the U.K. and France

-Ruth Cardwell Landau, manager of Fryers Towing Service in Daytona Beach, FL, and a longtime leader of the Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (WTRAA), which named Landau as Tow Woman of the Year in 2011 and she is currently the first vice president

-Eric Luchini of Luchini’s Towing and Recovery, a provider of heavy-duty towing services in Las Cruces and southwest New Mexico

-Bud Morgan, formerly of Morgan Towing, a leading provider of towing services for over 50 years in Muskogee and southeastern, OK (posthumous)

-Jon Redman of Redman Fleet Services Inc., serving the Northern Virginia area since 1977

-Rudy Smith, a third-generation owner of a 103-year-old towing company in New Orleans, LA

-David Whealon, founder of Whealon Towing & Service Inc., a towing services provider in Fond du Lac, WI, since 1984

The Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame was launched in 1986 to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. Over 300 towing professionals have entered the Hall of Fame to date. Hall of Fame candidates must have 20 years of experience running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, demonstrate leadership in a project with a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry, and/or create a product or service with a significant and lasting effect on towing professionals. The inductees will be officially recognized at a formal ceremony ◀

The Towing Museum’s Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the industry.

on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Westin Hotel Chattanooga, during the organization’s annual Museum Weekend scheduled for September 28 to October 1, 2023.

Source: einpresswire.com

Grieving Family of Fallen Towman Presses for Answers

Nearly three years have passed since Oklahoma tow truck driver Bernardo Martinez was struck and killed loading a vehicle onto a wrecker near Oklahoma City. Yet his family maintains that they have gotten no answers from the DA’s office regarding why charges were not pressed against the woman responsible for hitting him.

Recalling the tragic incident, Bernardo’s wife, Mayra Martinez said, “His body was destroyed by her car. His body was torn apart. He died alone on the side of the road.”

The family said they continued to press the Comanche County District’s Attorney for answers and

updates after the crash but were shocked to learn the case was closed before any charges filed.

“The district attorney from Comanche County had declined to press any charges on the woman that killed him; she’s free, not even a

ticket,” said Martinez.

“There needs to be a consequence so that it will make an impact and a difference,” said Martinez. “It’s hard. Living without someone and having a lot of questions.”

Source: youtube.com and kfor.com

Jerr-Dan Inaugurates Training Facility and Rotator Training

Jerr-Dan formally inaugurated its renovated training facility and updated its heavy-duty rotator training program. Featuring an outdoor hands-on training yard next door to a spacious, modern classroom facility, Jerr-Dan’s new training center in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, hosted 25 industry veterans for the October 2022 class.

This particular class consisted of advanced-level training for experienced operators. Six trainers, including two from Jerr-Dan’s engineering

The family of Bernardo Martinez seeks answers for why charges were not pressed against the motorist that hit him.

department, led the classes. Classroom instruction included an emphasis on “the math,” to quote the attendees’ comments in post-training interviews.

“I’ve taught hundreds of operators in my career,” said one participant. “But I like how this class brought us all back to ‘the math,’ which is fundamental to proper rigging.”

The classroom training included intense sessions, accompanied by practice worksheets, that covered how to calculate sling stress,

tension factors, angle factors, and much more.

Training was also provided in the use of JerrDan’s new Tow Link app, which streamlines the process with a rigging calculator and a tow performance calculator.

Regular classes will be held beginning in May of 2023. Learn more about attending the next rotator training at jerrdan. com/operator-training.

www.jerrdan.com

Towmen Honor Fallen Midwestern Tower

More than 100 tow truck operators came to Moline, Illinois on April 26 from across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota, paying tribute to fallen tower, Mark Muske. In

a long procession, tow truck drivers came to “Light the Way” with their lights on and horns blaring.

Muske, 52, a longtime employee of Tegeler Wrecker and Crane, was struck and killed on I-80 in Bettendorf, Iowa in the early hours of April 17. He was helping a broken-down vehicle on the side of the road when he was hit by a Jeep.

Recalling Muske’s service, Holly Paris, his boss at Tegeler Wrecker & Crane, said, “He was happy and loved what he did and just wanted to work. He wanted to provide for his family and do his job.”

Paris said that Muske followed all the safety protocols that night.

“If we were out there again, that same night, we’d have done it exactly the same,” Paris said. “We’d have had the lights on the wrecker [and] the reflective clothing on. We were well off the shoulder where we were supposed to be to do our job.”

Source: kwqc.com

Jerr-Dan’s new outdoor hands-on training yard focuses on “the math” of rigging.

Towing Hall of Fame Announces Honorees for 2023

The International Towing & Recovery Museum will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame this Fall. The inductees, including two posthumous honorees, hail from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“This year’s incredible group of inductees reflects the diversity of leadership in today’s towing and recovery industry,” noted Bill Gratzianna, president of the towing organization. “The class of 2023 includes innovators, forward-thinkers, authors, movers and shakers, and feet-onthe-ground operators, all of whom are well-deserving of our industry’s highest honor.”

The 2023 honorees are, in alphabetical order:

-Mary Leigh Barbusin, formerly executive director of the Garden State Towing Association, Little

Silver, NJ (posthumous)

-Albert Battelini of Battelini Wrecker Sales, a Vineland, NJbased family owned and operated towing company since 1921

-Gerardo Cortez González, founder of Grúas Monterrey, a leader in towing services and equipment sales since 1971 based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

-Bruce Jackson, a pioneer in the towing industry based in Orleans, Ontario, Canada, who introduced Holmes wreckers to France and later the NRC sliding rotator to the U.K. and France

-Ruth Cardwell Landau, manager of Fryers Towing Service in Daytona Beach, FL, and a longtime leader of the Women of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (WTRAA), which named Landau as Tow Woman of the Year in 2011 and she is currently the first vice president

-Eric Luchini of Luchini’s Towing and Recovery, a provider of heavy-duty towing services in Las Cruces and southwest New Mexico

-Bud Morgan, formerly of Morgan Towing, a leading provider of towing services for over 50 years in Muskogee and southeastern, OK (posthumous)

-Jon Redman of Redman Fleet Services Inc., serving the Northern Virginia area since 1977

-Rudy Smith, a third-generation owner of a 103-year-old towing

The Towing Museum’s Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the industry.

company in New Orleans, LA

-David Whealon, founder of Whealon Towing & Service Inc., a towing services provider in Fond du Lac, WI, since 1984

The Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame was launched in 1986 to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. Over 300 towing professionals have entered the Hall of Fame to date. Hall of Fame candidates must have 20 years of experience running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, demonstrate leadership in a project with a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry, and/or create a product or service with a significant and lasting effect on towing professionals. The inductees will be officially recognized at a formal ceremony on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Westin Hotel Chattanooga, during the organization’s annual Museum Weekend scheduled for September 28 to October 1, 2023.

Source: einpresswire.com