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FEATURE CONTENTS

A New Dimension in Training Why cross-train? Why learn what the firefighters know in extrication? AT takes you to Houston where Tow Expo Int’l and the Xtreme Team provided the answers. By Steve Calitri

River Recovery Departments LowDown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 News Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 The Scoop! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Tow Boss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Road Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Beacon’s On! . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 My Baby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Towman’s Market . . . . . . . . . .74 Adventures of A.T. . . . . . . . . . .77

Recovering a car submerged in the middle of a river poses certain challenges. Check out how this Massachusetts towing company handled the job. By Jim “Buck” Sorrenti

The Crusaders This 19-ton load had to be transported from a fenced in yard for restoration. Every tower should tow at least one tank, sometime.

Mock Incident during Tow Expo Int’l, co-sponsored by the Jerr-Dan and Oshkosh Corporations.

Photos by: Van of Rieks Towing, Wilfred Mole, Jeremy J. Procon, Jeff Procon, William Burwell, Neila Kennedy Cover Design by: Ann Marie Nitti, Steve Calitri

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Commanders by Steve Calitri

ow bosses running a fleet of wreckers and carriers, large and small, are truly commanders overseeing rescue missions throughout the day; the stranded motorist, the highway accident, even the illegally parked car by order of the police department. The incident calling for extrication of a victim trapped in a wrecked vehicle, of course, puts everyone on high alert. Today, just about everywhere, rescue specialists are called to the scene along with the fire department. There are times when the tower is first on the scene and acts to extricate the motorist if, in his judgment, waiting for firefighters and EMS would result in the loss of life. The tower, in that type of situation, may have EMS training, but usually the rescue professionals are in the act. The fact that rescue professionals are always called in does not leave the towmen on the scene idle, physically or mentally. Today, more than ever before, professional towers realize they need to be in sinc with rescue efforts. A good percentage of the extrications require stabilization and, or, movement of the victim vehicle. In many cases the tower is assisting a

firefighter to police officer, because the situation can’t wait for everyone to arrive, as is often the case with a car fire and a driver trapped inside. This issue features two articles that focus on the element of communication between towers and firefighters (page 10), as well as towers and police dispatchers (page 18). Today, the only factor getting in the way of effective communication is attitude or ignorance. Professionals in all the emergency services realize that neither can be tolerated. My time in the towing industry spans three decades and I have always noticed the mark of professionalism in a tower by the way he communicates with others via radio or cell. There is a tone of being in command, there is an element of precision, and a striving toward clarity and understanding in the tow boss’s manner of speaking and listening. When you reflect on the content of these two articles, you may realize that the key ingredient to the success of working together is in the listening. And that listening is the first ingredient toward understanding. From there, everything works itself out.

***************************************************** Publisher Dennie Ortiz-Sorrenti Editor-In-Chief Steve Calitri Operations Editors Terry Abejuela Randall Resch Chassis Editor David Kolman Safety Editor Bill Simmons Contributing Editors John Borowski Jim “Buck” Sorrenti Ralph Weber Editorial Board Tommy Anderson, Dallas, Texas Roy Carlson; St. Paul, Minn. Gary Coe; Portland, Ore. Frank Child; Cody, Wyo. Belinda Harris; Greensboro, N.C. Amado Llorens; Hialeah, Fla. Ron Mislan; Warren, N.J. Chuck Swider; Chicopee, Mass. ********************************************************** Art Director/Production Manager Ann Marie Nitti Graphic Manager William Burwell Advertising Sales Manager Dennie Ortiz-Sorrenti Senior Account Executive Ellen Rosengart VP of Accounts Norma Calitri VP of Communications Neila Kennedy Internet Developer Henri Calitri ***************************************************** American Towman Network, Inc. President Steven Calitri ***************************************************** Headquarters 7 West Street, Warwick NY 10990 800-732-3869 or 845-986-4546 Fax: 845-986-5181 ***************************************************** E-mail: Publisher: dsorrenti@towman.com Editor-In-Chief: scalitri@towman.com AT’S Digital Edition: itowman.com Weekly Industry News: towman.com Copyright ©2010 American Towman Magazine is published 12 times a year by American Towman Network, Inc. U.S. Subscription: $50–1 yr; $95–2 yrs • US $65 and $105 • International Editorial Policy: the act of mailing or delivering a letter or article to American Towman Magazine, shall constitute permission to publish that letter or article or any portion thereof. American Towman Magazine reserves the right to edit any and all material submitted.

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Hats Off to Hino Hino Trucks model 268 took home the 2010 Medium Duty Commercial Truck of the Year award. The award was announced April 25, 2010 during a ceremony at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Convention & Expo and is the first time a medium duty version of the award has been given. Hino has done well in the towing market since it reversed its front end design, from cab-over-engine to conventional nose, which seems to mix well with the psyche of the professional towman. The award is based on innovation, design, fuel economy, driver and owner satisfaction, ease of maintenance and safety. “All the trucks in this year’s event were fine examples of the great strides the manufacturers have been making in developing new products,” said ATD Chair Pamela Hall and dealer-owner of Hall Volvo, GMC, Isuzu and Hino in Tyler, Texas. “The winners brought the best combination of new features, driver comfort and safety systems.” The judging panel consists of journalists from leading truck publications in North America. In addition to this product achievement, two Hino dealers were nominated by their peers as “Truck Dealer of the Year.” The dealers are Greg Lesher, President of Lesher Mack & Service, Inc., in Lebanon, Pa, and Ron Meyering, President of M & K Quality Truck Sales in Byron Center, Mich. It is a national industry award presented by the American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine that recognizes excellence in business practices, industry leadership, civic contributions and community service.

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Ten Gallon Show Tow Expo Int’l in Houston, Texas saw brisk sales activity this past month and a strong can-do spirit with various training and demonstration events. Jerr-Dan sponsored crosst r a i n i n g followed by a mock incident (see page 10), Southwest Tow Operators conShow floor activity at recent Tow Expo Int’l, Houston, Texas. ducted towing seminar program covering 18 various and recovery training, and Miller topics. The show traditionally delivIndustries sponsored recovery ers the largest turnout of towing prodemonstrations on the show floor. fessionals west of the Mississippi. American Towman contributed a

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Option to Franchise According to Ocean City Manager Dennis Dare, the alternatives that were presented by members of the towing industry may be enough for the Maryland town to abandon the idea of establishing a franchise that would handle the town’s police tows. “My only concern with all of this was to eliminate the $154,000 deficit that the city’s impound lot currently runs at,” said Dare. Towing professionals pitched the ideas of increased license fees, a hike in daily storage fees at the city’s impound lot, and a shrinking of hours on the lot, which they claimed, would be enough to cover the current deficit.

“What I found out is that we were charging too little for daily storage fees, and that they were willing to pay higher license fees instead of us going the franchise route,” said Dare. “Couple that with the fact that my plan to cut the hours at the impound lot to essentially one shift in the off-season, will meet the goal and close the issue in my mind.” What Dare proposed in the budget includes a 200-plus percent increase in towing license fees from $150 to $500, as well as a huge spike in daily storage fees at the impound lot from $10 the first day, to $15 for each additional day, to $40 per day. Source: mdcoastdispatch.com

Ceccarelli, Schlier head up Hall of Fame entries . . . Tweeking the Rotation to Select Closest Tower In New Brunswick, Canada, the District 11 Caledonia RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) will eliminate the use of a rotating system of tow truck operators, in favor of simply using the operator who is closest and most convenient to the incident. "They are quite adamant that they are going to cancel the rotation for now," said Amanda Tingley, who along with her husband Gary owns GT Enterprises, an auto repair, salvage yard and towing company in Colpitts Settlement. Sgt. Marco Papillon of the Caledonia RCMP said the rotation system wasn't always an efficient use of policing resources and without it they will still make aims to be as fair as possible and use all companies. Papillon said oftentimes the tow company up in rotation was far from the accident scene while another company was closer. The new system will pick the company that makes the most sense from a proximity standpoint. Source: Brunswick News

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Since 1997, AAA has recycled more than four million automotive batteries and continues to promote the environmental importance of recycling this essential automotive part that 100 million U.S. motorists replace each year. Approximately 97 percent of all the lead in spent automotive batteries is recyclable. Through the efforts of the AAA Mobile Battery Service and the AAA Approved Auto Repair network, AAA has recycled nearly 90

million pounds of lead in addition to 12 million pounds of plastic. This year AAA anticipates it will replace and recycle an additional one million batteries via its roadside battery replacement service. Automotive batteries have three major components: lead, acid and plastic. Lead can be recycled and reused indefinitely in the production of new batteries. Sulfuric acid can be repurposed in three ways including usage in new batteries. The plastic battery cases also can be recycled for new batteries. AAA’s Mobile Battery Service goes to a member’s location to test their batteries, replace those that are spent and recycle the old battery for them. AAA-branded automotive batteries are produced by East Penn Manufacturing.

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Fritz Dahlin, vice president of B/A Products, has been chosen by the Arc of Maryland for the Employer of the Year Award (Howard County). This award is presented each year to an employer with an exceptional record and ongoing commitment of providing employment opportunities for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities. “We are proud of this.” Said B/A Vice President Chip Kauffman. “Awhile back we started filling a few of our positions that were suitable for people ‘less fortunate’ than the rest of us. It's refreshing to see the work ethic and joy that some of the simplest jobs brings to these folks’ faces. They enrich our lives. Of course, we’re thrilled for Fritz that he is being recognized.” B/A Products is a leading manufacturer of towing accessories, specializing in straps and chains.

Eight industry leaders have been selected for induction into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame as the Class of 2010. Ronald F. Bauman (Riverside, Calif.), Steve M. Bowman (Burlington, N.C.), Charles J. Ceccarelli III (Mountain Home, Idaho), Edwin J. Kingsmill (Metairie, La.), Jimmy A. Schlier (Tannersville, Pa.), Gordon Simmons (Clinton, Wash.), James A. Stewart (Bradenton, Fla.) and James Williams (Gastonia, N.C.) were nominated by members of the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum for their many contributions to the towing and recovery industry, their families and their communities. “Each year, the inductees share common strengths which have led to their nomination into this prestigious group,” says Rolfe Johnson, President of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. “This year’s inductees share a dedication to their state and local towing organizations as well as the national towing and recovery community.” Hall of Fame members will be recognized at an induction ceremony to be held at 6 p.m. on September 18th, 2010 at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel. TOWMAN.COM - June 2010 • 9

An Xtreme Incident

A New Dimension In Training Jerr-Dan’s selfloader, Element, and 50ton integrated boom at work in double accident during mock incident in Houston.

By Steve Calitri

he cross-training and mock incident that took place in Houston, Texas during Tow Expo Int’l last month introduced a new dimension of training to the towing industry. Sponsored by the Jerr-Dan and Oshkosh Corporations and conducted by the Xtreme Team, the training brought towers and firefighters together to learn essentials of each other’s discipline. Oshkosh, besides owning Jerr-Dan, also manufactures fire trucks through its Pierce division; thus the truck and body manufacturer has a unique interest in bringing towers and firefighters together. The Xtreme Team, led by John Borowski and Kevin Fox (Alligator Towing, Florida), are comprised of trainers from both sides of towing and firefighting. Borowski brings 40 years 10 • June 2010 - TOWMAN.COM

of industry experience to the table in towing, equipment sales and training. As the experienced towman knows, firefighters rely heavily on the towing

trade. Incidents that involve extrication, hazardous waste spill, electrical wires, and fires mean that the fire department takes center stage. But almost always, the task before them requires movement and, or stabilization of the accident vehicles before or during the actions they need to take. Firefighters who do not understand the range of capabilities the tower has, may direct the tower to act in an unnecessary fashion, i.e., moving the tractor trailer “over there” instead of simply lifting it a bit, which may be all that is required for the firefighter to do their thing. Extrication is a delicate process and depending on the position of the vehicle and the terrain it lays on, the firefighter’s success is very dependent upon the tower’s knowledge and skill. Having some of that knowledge as

well, not only gives the firefighter a tion – pulling a hybrid with the key on greater appreciation of the tower, but and in neutral can cause the vehicle to helps them to understand what can be take off in electric mode and run somedone. one over, most likely the tow operator. Likewise the tower can help the Both firefighers and towers posess a cause of quick clearance by under- unique set of knowledge and experistanding the firefigher’s job. Naturally, ence. Cross training serves the purpose a tower may ask the question, how do I of greater co-operation between the benefit from learning extrication tech- two disciplines and a greater respect, niques and the use of the Jaws of Life? one for the other. Each professional “There are different kinds of Jaws,” earns a greater pride in his profession says Borowski. “Their motions and by expanding his knowledge and thrust are different. They need to be appreciation of the other side. In the big handled differently. One type puts the picture, the public is better served, as hands in a twist, making it harder to the goal of efficient and timely road control. The tower working in close clearance is better achieved. quarters with the firefighter should In Houston, outside the George R. know what the firefighter is dealing Brown Convention Center, the crosswith. It’s important if they’re part of the training culminated in a mock incident first responders.” involving two accidents. Thanks to Many towers don’t know a dash Jerr-Dan’s and Oshkosh’s support, roll or steering column roll. Both are hundreds of towing professionals were used to expose a pinned operator. Care- able to watch and learn. Some may ful attention needs to be used to see have been inspired, like the dozens of where the feet are in relation to the firefighers and towers who took the brake pedal and gas pedals. “Some- two day course, to seek cross-training times they can be pinned in such a way themselves. you can’t see,” said Borowski. “I had one with a thigh bone through the fire wall and you couldn’t see it.” If the tower understands There are a dash or steering column roll, he may suggest to the different firefighter, depending on the positioning of the victim kinds of vehicle, a partial lifting that would facilitate the action. Another example of Jaws...their understanding the firemotions fighter’s perspective is the use of cribbing. “Most towand ers don’t use cribbing for anything,” Borowski points out, “but through cross- thrusts are training they now realize different. that when a firefighter achieves movement he wants to insure not losing it; so they jack and crib, jack and crib. If something goes wrong they don’t lose critical time and have to start all over.” Firefighters also have a few things to teach towers about the cars they tow. For example, there are hazards in handling hybrids that not all towers know about: never pull a hybrid car onto a carrier deck; always lock up the drive wheels and keep the key in the off posi-

For tow business owners who would like their operators to be part of a cross training class with firefighters, even perhaps their hometown fire department, contact the Xtreme Team at 800-983-2690. For making it happen, AT dofs its cap to: Houston Rescue Chief Robert Branch, AusTex Wrecker Service, Apple Towing; the Xtreme Team; Marianne Fox, Kevin Fox, Cynthia Martineau, Frank Gentilquore, Toby Brashear, Ryan Hathaway, D.J. Harrington, John Borowski; and a special thanks to Linda Bartelt, Jeff Barbour and the folks at Oshkosh and Jerr-Dan

Above, John Borowski, Kevin Fox, and Frank Gentilquore of the Xtreme Team. Below, Houston rescue specialist operates the Jaws of Life.

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Healthcare Reform and Towers by Ralph Weber

he Healthcare Reform Bill and Reconciliation Act passed by the Senate and House will have far reaching consequences for towers for many years to come. Many towers are uninsured because they believe that health insurance costs too much. This bill will increase the costs even more within the next few years. Claims made that the bill will reduce the deficit come from comparing ten years of revenue (taxes paid by citizens) to only six years of costs (expenses from only six years of use). Imagine leasing a truck and paying on it for the first four years without being given the truck until after those first four years. As of April 1st of this year, Medicare reimbursement rates have been cut by 21%, and will be cut by 41% total over the next 10 years...that is unless congress passes a “doc fix” bill which will halt the mandated decrease. Medicare rates for doctors are already set by CMS (Center for Medicare Services) at 10% below cost, so another 41% in cuts will likely make it very difficult for baby-boomers turned senior-citizen to find a doctor.

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How can any business be expected to survive working at 51% below cost? When providers are underpaid by one payer, they tend to shift those costs to other payers. Private insurance companies then shift those extra costs to higher premium rates. The entire bill will take eight years to phase in, with tax increases kicking in first. Most benefits start in the next four to eight years. Some of the benefits that are starting this year include group coverage for all dependent children up to the age of 26, guaranteedissue for coverage of minors with pre-existing conditions on family plans, limitations on deductibles for the small group market to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families, and tax credits for small businesses (fax a request to 888-720-7261 for assistance with this credit if you currently offer coverage to your employees). All of these ‘benefits’ increase the expenses paid by the insurance companies, which will force premiums to go up. The removal of high deductible plans means the consumer has no way of controlling the cost of the premium.

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Landoll Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty transport trailers has designed and built an all-new DOUBLE DROP traveling axle trailer to transport a wide variety of oversize, overheight equipment including motor coaches, metro buses, front end loaders and tall mast forklifts. The Model 353 is designed with full hydraulic manual controls along with full function wireless remote hand-held controls. The loaded deck height is only 26” and the lowest low load angle ever of 5 degrees have been achieved with this new design. The Model 353 is equipped with 50,000 lb. outriggers which can raise the trailer deck and also side shift the trailer to align the bus or equipment being loaded onto the trailer. Two sets of aluminum ramps are included along with a mechanical “ well lift” system” which is adjustable to various load carrying heights. The Model 353 is designed with no cylinders on the undercarriage travel reducing the overall height of the deck. The undercarriage cam bearings roll on top of the flange which eliminates any damage to the trailer frame. The Model 353 Double Drop features Landoll standard equipment including centralized grease system, Grote wiring harness and LED lights. This also includes Landoll’ s 5 year Limited Warranty package.

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or some reason the most important position in your towing company is commonly overlooked. Company owners need to recognize all of their staff but there is one position that can make your business more lucrative, your dispatcher. This person can cut your operating costs, improve profitability,and productivity. It seems that most dispatchers carry almost the identical role for their company. Let’s analyze this position. First off this person answers your telephone. This is where any new customer calling receives their first impression of the caliber of the company that they’re calling.

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have to enter at the 14.1 mile marker. We then drove to the 21.6 marker and turned around to head south to the 18.2 only to find out that the truck and trailer on it’s side was a half ton pickup with a small snowmobile trailer behind it! That was quite the waste airing up and warming up two old Holmes 750’s to run that call. The dispatcher has to be on the ball and organized. An example of this is to try and keep your equipment busy running both directions of its call. How many times have you had a truck pass back through an area that you just

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n January 31st 2009 Interstate Towing, Inc. of Chicopee, Massachusetts received a call from the Chicopee Police Dept. to recover a vehicle in the Chicopee River. Interstate was informed that the driver of the vehicle had attempted suicide. Fortunately the driver survived unharmed and was rescued by the Chicopee police and detained. Interstate responded with their 2004 60-ton B&B rotator, operated by Jeff Procon and their 2009 Hino with Jerr-Dan 21-foot Shark carrier, operated by Tony Pieras, for transporting the casualty. Interstate’s president, Jeremy J. Procon said, “All of my units are Jerr-Dan except for the rotator, which I

picked up used a few years ago. I thought it best to take it on this job because of the situation.” Jeremy was on scene as supervisor with their Hazwoper response vehicle including oil booms in case the vehicle was leaking oil. The Chicopee underwater response team was called in to assist with the recovery and to make sure there were no surprises in the vehicle. The Chicopee police prepared for a frigid dive into 32-degree water with a swift current. The Interstate team assembled the rigging as the dive team prepared to go in and rig up the vehicle to the factory tow hooks preventing any further damage to the vehicle. Jeremy informed, “One of the key issues we were having was the dive team respirators were freezing up as they surfaced. The air temperature was 17-degrees with a brisk wind. I instructed the dive team to make a continuous loop through the trailer hitch to prevent losing the vehicle as we winched it up the river. We chose to snatch off an 18-inch tree stump to achieve a better angle.” The riverbank was approximately 300-yards from the pavement. Using their mini-loader, Interstate cleared 10inches of snow and plowed a road to access the riverbank. They then had to

All Interstate’s wreckers and carriers are Jerr-Dans except for this B&B 60-ton rotator used to winch the vehicle out of the Chicopee River.

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chop 6-inch thick ice to create a landing on the riverbank for the Range Rover to come on shore. Using the B&B 60-ton rotator they winched the vehicle up stream and lifted it up the bank where they allowed most of the water to drain decreasing the weight of the vehicle.

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he British tank, the Crusader, which first saw action in Libya during World War II, was taken by the Sandstone Heritage Trust for preservation. The tank had stood for years outside the MOTH Club House in Olifantsfontein, South Africa. Also involved with the agreement for the move were the School of Armour at Bloemfontein and the people who had looked after the tank.

Rieks Towing was called in for the job of transporting the tank to Sandstone. Imagine moving this formidable piece of machinery from a fenced in yard of a country home surrounded by trees. A little sticky. First the gate had to be removed, a piece of heritage in and of itself with a cast design of crossing rifles. Rieks used a Century 1075SDU4 Rotator mounted on a Western Star chassis to lift the tank through the trees and the gateway to the road and onto a locally built Afrit 60,000 lbs. low bed trailer pulled by a Freightliner Argosy. The tank was then transported to Hogsville to be staged temporarily until it could be received at Sandstone’s refurbishing facility. Rieks Towing is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, and operates five other facilities throughout the country, handling the full range of towing and recovery, light to heavy.

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Rieks Towing received a letter of commendation from the Sandstone Heritage Trust for its skill in handling the tank.

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The Crusader is all tank with its riveted hull, welded turret and an extra layer of armor bolted on. Built by Nuffield it carried a number of components from its A13 series, such as the Christie suspension and Liberty engine. 5,300 Crusaders were built between 1940 and 1943 and was the principal British tank until the arrival of the American Sherman. The Crusader is about 9 feet wide and over 20 feet long. It first saw action near Fort Capuzzo in Libya and fared well against the Italians, but they were no match for the German anti-tank guns. Still, it ran up to 27 mph with a range of 100 miles. Not bad for 19 tons worth of machinery.

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The Crusader is first delivered to be staged at this preserved, old service station in Hogsville before it heads on to the Trust's military, refurbishing facility.

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1 800-IM STUCK, Woodbury N.Y., 1516-224-4401, Chris Merrit (See our ad on page 33) 3M Scotchlite, St Paul, MN, 800-328-7098 ext 2, G. Pearson AAA, Heathrow, FL, 407-444-7780, M. Pittelkow, D. McLendon Accent Equipment Co., Phoenix, AZ, 800-323-8324, R. De la Concha *Access Tools and Equipment, Miami, FL, 800-323-8324, T. Vigil (See our ad on page 47) Adler Financial Services, Boca Raton, FL, 561-750-5544 *Aegis Tools International, Madison, WI, 888-247-6000, C. Norton, J. Baltzer *AerCom Tec Int’l, Inc., Aiken, SC, 803-649-2900, P. Blestine, F. Wright Aidukas Insurance Agency, Palm Springs, CA, 619-327-3889, Tony Aidukas Air-Weigh, Eugene, OR, 888-459-3444 Akins Body & Carrier Sales, Winder, GA, 866-389-4173, J. White (See our ad on page 79) Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, Cleveland, OH, 216-641-4643, B. Thomas Alliant Power, Madison, WI, 866-283-1785, A. Barlow, M. Morrison Allison Transmission, Indianapolis, IN, 800-252-5283, M. Palmer Allstate Roadside Services, South Barrington, IL, 800-582-6626, R. Dunn *American Eagle Accessories Group, Garner, IA, 800-392-3015, I. Dodd, J. Newell American Towman Magazine & Expositions, Warwick, NY, 800-732-3869 Anchor Graphics, McKinney, TX, 972-422-4300, L. Goolsby *Ari-Hetra, Manassas, VA, 703-359-6265 Asplundh GMC-Isuzu, Inc., Manahawkin, NJ, 609-597-4700, T. Becker Associated Equipment Corp, St Louis MO, 800-949-1472, M. Simon Astralease Assoc., Hauppauge, NY, 800-390-5251, D. Bertsch Asurion, Houston, TX, 713-316-1800, D. Mueller Atlanta Wrecker Sales, Chesnee, SC, 800-313-2040, L. Giles Atlantic Tactical, New Cumberland, PA, 800-781-2677 *Atlas Flashers, Mickelton, NJ 856-423-3333, Norristown, PA 610-272-1034 (See our ad on page 46) Watsonville, PA 570-538-5539 Austin Insurance, Inc., Paducah, KY, 270-444-6818, R. Austin Auto Salvage & Parts Co., Hagerstown, MD, 301-733-6696, L. Gerber Sr. Automotive Equipment Co., North Ridgeville, OH, 440-327-3131, C. Datko Automotive Resources, Inc, Manassas, VA, 703-359-6265, R. Penenburgh AW Direct, Madison, WI, 800-243-3194, Bruce Bahman, Michele Smedberg

B & B Associated Industries, Bridgeview, IL, 708-233-1112, M. Marinier *B & B Industries, Elkhart, IN, 219-262-8551, B. Bottoms, J. Sweet *BD Diesel Performance, Abbotsford, BC, Canada, 800-887-5030, C. Oborne *B/A Products, Columbia, MD, 800-327-3301, C. Kauffman, L. Kauffman (See our ad on page 54) *Bad Dog Tools, Bristol, RI, 800-252-1330, A. Strong, Sherri *Bailey’s Towing Accessories, Inc., Wake Forest, NC, 919-562-2984, Thad, Susan (See our ad on page 24) Battelini Trans. & Wrecker Sales, Landisville, NJ, 856-697-9595 Al & A Jr. Battelini Bay River Enterprises, Inc., Mechanicsville, MD, 301-274-0280, M. Keller *Beacon Software, North Royalton, OH, 440-237-6653, Steve or Bob (See our ad on page 33) *Best Tools, Siloam Springs, AR, 800-541-8569, C. Crowder, J. Wiles *Blades Tow Right Inc., Novi, MI, 800-205-3232, E. Blades, K. Jaeger *Blue Ox, Pender, NE, 402-385-3051, M. Johnson BOAT U.S., Alexandria, VA, 800-888-4869, C. Wyngaard Bob Fish Truck Equipment, West Bend, WI, 800-471-1020, G. Fish, J. Fay *Boniface Engineering Ltd., Norfolk, England, 011-44-1842-754232, M. Boniface *Burgess Ent., LLC., Concord, NC, 704-795-9839, Bonnie Burgess

*California Custom Products, Goodlettsville, TN, 800-457-1242, Roger Canadian Towing Equip., Ayr, ON, Canada, 519-622-5522, H. Markle, C. Howell Capitol Truck Equipment, Landover, MD, 301-459-9560, K. Bloom Casanova Towing Equipment, Compton, CA, 310-638-9715, G. Casanova Centerpointe Insurance Services, Camarillo, CA, 800-451-8766 ext.107, R. Farmer Central Towing Dispatch, Roy, UT, 801-773-7313, Keith Blazer, Jill Blazer *Century Inc., Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, R. Olson *Challenger, Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, R. Olson *Champion, Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, R. Olson Channel Islands Leasing & Loan, Ojai, CA, 800-879-9987, V. Diglio, L.Schultz *Chelsea Products, Olive Branch, MS, 662-890-5368, J. King, J. Douglass *Chevrolet, Warren, MI, 800-TO-CHEVY, Peter, Rich *Chevron, Inc., Mercer, PA, 724-981-7500, L. Moreland, D. Liston (See our ad on page 19) *Chevron Commercial Inc., Highland, IL, 618-654-5555, B. Cunagin Chevron West, Rancho Cordova, CA, 800-869-8757, C. Newkirk Chicago Mack Truck & Services, Summer IL, 708-594-5151 Greg Herdzina Chicago Truck Sales & Services, Alisp, IL, 708-371-7010, Greg Herdzina Christopher’s Emergency Equipment, Chelmsford, MA, 978-452-7433, C. Ferrera Coach-Net, Lake Havasu, AZ, 800-285-4977, R. Fone *Code 3, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 314-426-2700, K. Kyriakos Collins MFG., Corp., Jacksonville, OR, 800-332-9220, Curtis Collision Management USA, Cypress, TX, 281-373-3072, N. Pestell Colonial Wrecker Sales, Union, NJ, 304-327-8116 *Computer & Comm. Sciences, Lindenwold, NJ, 800-379-1865, W. Hindman Concorde Communications, Los Angeles, CA, 310-854-4411, S. Zachary Condor Products, Cortland, IL, 815-754-7418, T. Chamoun, J. Chamoun (See our ad on page 33) Copart Auto Auctions, Fairfield CA, 214-551-1022, P. Stevenson (See our ad on page 57) Cornerstone Wrecker Sales, Jonesboro, AR, 877-974-9300, R. or D. Wentworth *Covercraft Industries, Pauls Valley, OK, 800-426-8377, J. Jegelewicz Crawford Truck Sales, Lancaster MA, 888-JerrDan, J. LaMarche Cross Country Automotive Services, Medford, MA, 781-306-3600, R. Marinello (See our ad on page 27) Crouch’s, Kingston Springs, TN, 800-628-5212, B. Crouch Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN, 800-DIESELS Cummins Power Systems, LLC., Bristol, PA, 215-785-6005, E. Riley Curry Supply Company, Curryville, PA, 814-793-2829, J. Ritchey *Custer Products, Inc., N. Canton, OH, 800-490-3158, A. Hershberger, B. Custer (See our ad on page 36) *CW Mill Equipment, Sabetha, KS, 785-284-3454, T. Wenger

Dale Adams Enterprises, Kent, OH, 330-677-4030, N. Adams *Dakota Mfg./Trail-Eze, Mitchell, SD, 800-232-5682, J. Hruby, B. Goergen *Danco Products, Greencastle, PA, 800-453-2626, H. Newlin, R. Reynolds (See our ad on page 49) Danzi Bros., Inc., Selbyville, DE, 302-436-2000, R. Danzi *Datow Software, Long Beach, CA, 562-377-5814 Delmarva Towing Equip., Beltsville, MD, 301-595-4500 *DewEze Mfg. Co., Harper, KS, 800-835-1042, D. Roberts, N. Green (See our ad on page 33) DG Towing Equip & Sales, New York, NY, 212-567-0255, Mike *Dicke Safety Products, Downers Grove, IL, 630-969-0050, W. Sebasty, P. Wander

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AMERICAN TOWMAN DIRECTORY COMPANY, ADDRESS, PHONE, CONTACT

COMPANY, ADDRESS, PHONE, CONTACT

(* = manufacturer)

Dirt Cheap Wrecker, St. Charles, MO, 636-255-3001, R. Malpocker, J. Hummel Discrete Wireless, Inc.,Atlanta, GA, 678-338-5957, D. Goss *Diversified Products Mfg., Jacksonville, FL, 800-874-4172, B. Liner *Dixie Inds., Div., Chattanooga, TN 800-933-4943, D. Johnston, Anne *Dodge Truck, Auburn Hills, MI, 248-576-1731, M. Seguin Dom’s Protective Film, Mountainside, NJ, 908-313-8630, D. Sforza *DP Winch, Jenks, OK, 918-298-8300, M. Walz Dri-Dek Corporation, South Naples, FL, 800-348-2398, L. Holloway *Dual-Tech, Inc., Bean Station, TN, 865-767-3456, J. Roberts, A. Dotson (See our ad on page 55) *Dynamic Towing Equip & Mfg., Norfolk, VA, 800-831-9299, A. Gentile, Dave, Rich (See our ad on page 21)

Hendrickson Trailer Susp., Canton, OH , 330-456-7288, G. Ciapetta Hendrickson Truck Susp., Woodridge IL, 630-910-2800, D. Sanford Hews Co., Inc., Bow, NH, 603-226-3252, G. Peightell, A. Young *Hide-A-Lift, Inc., Hull, IA, 712-439-2236, L. Bomgaars *Hino Trucks (USA), Bloomfield Hills, MI, 248-648-6400, C. Bamberg (See our ad on page 28,29) Hino of Central Texas; Bryan, TX, 979-778-0700, A. Wethington, G. McMahon Hooks Towing & Equipment, Wynne, AR, 870-238-4148, B. Hogland Holly’s Message Service, East Hartford, CT, 888-809-6182, K. Freeman *Holmes, Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, R. Olson *Hy-Tech Recovery Eq., Inc., Ft. Worth, TX, 800-969-8246, T. Fox (See our ad on page 68)

E.M. Blue’s Son’s, Inc., Houston, TX, 713-926-6007 *Eagle, Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, R. Olson Eakins Equip. Co., Philadelphia, PA, 800-869-2857, D. Eakins East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales, Portsmouth, VA, 800-849-2178, B. Berger *Ecco, Boise, ID, 800-635-5900, B. Calkins Edinburg Truck Sales, Edinburg, VA, 540-984-9418, M. Burgwald Equipment Sales & Service, Bloomfield, NJ, 973-743-7516, D. DePalma, Jr. (See our ads on page 36 and 51) ESCO, Brooksville, FL, 352-754-11172, K. B. Waggoner *Excel Sportswear, Trafford, PA, 800-697-8882, S. McCarroll, M. Zanolli

Idaho Wrecker Sales, Mountain Home, ID, 208-587-2888, C. Ceccarelli iiX Employment Screening Services, Bryan, TX, 800-683-8553, S. Haggerty Ind. Garage & Towing Contractors, (IGTC) Buffalo, NY, 888-222-1678, S. Mulvey (See our ad on page 67) Indiana Truck Sales & Services, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, 317-787-0200 B. Aeschliman Insta-Chain Inc., Springville, UT, 801-489-9000, S. Urie, J. Atkinson,Jr Integrated Vehicle Leasing, Inc., Melville, NY, 800-551-4854, M. Ball Intek Truck & Equip. Leasing, Roseland, NJ, 973-403-7788, G. Sachewicz, B. Reitman (See our ad on page 17) *International Marketing, Inc., Chambersburg, PA, 717-264-5819, P. Zenger *International Truck & Engine Corp., Warrenville, IL, 800-448-7825, J. Averhart *International Wreckers, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, 800-827-3755, J. Sweezy, Jr. *Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Cerritos, CA, 866-441-9638, B. Beck *I TOW IN, Inc., Bellevue, KY, 800-979-8697, Rodney or Vickie Poynter

Fabick Power Systems, Fenton, MO, 636-349-5500, J. Huley Fallsway Equipment Co., Akron, OH, 800-458-7941, J. S. Rainey *Federal Signal, University Park, IL, 708-534-3400, D. Schickel Ferguson Corp., Baltimore, MD, 410-467-8980, B. Ferguson Finex Group, San Jose, CA, 877-443-4639, P. Price (See our ad on pages 65) *Firestone Ind. Products Co., Carmel, IN, 317-818-8600, P. Gibson, K. Brown Five Corners GMC Truck, Cedarburg, WI, 800-229-3483 Flag CityTruck & Equipment, Findly, OH, 800-472-9597, Al Bryant, Dan Campling Fleet Engineers, Muskegon, MI, 800-333-7890 x402, E. Clayton FleetNet America, Cherryville, NC 800-438-8961 x532, J. Williams Fleet Sales West, Sherwood, OR, 800-724-8766, B. Brandt, J. Walsh *Ford Commercial Truck, Dearborn, MI, 800-301-7430, T. Kaufman (See our ad on pages 4,5) Four State Trucks, Joplin, MO, 417-624-2900, B. Martin Franks Truck Center Inc., Lyndhurst, NJ, 201-939-7708, Chris, Charlie *Freightliner, Portland, OR, 503-735-8000 Freightliner Trucks, Ft. Mill, SC, 803-578-3220, J. Haggai Future Wrecker Sales, Amsterdam, NY, 518-842-2988, F. Yarasezski

G & K Services, Minnetonka, MN, 800-GK-CARES *Gaither Tool Co., Jacksonville, IL, 217-245-0545, L. Renaker Gallagher Security (USA) Inc., Elk Grove, IL, 614-523-4121, L. Holt GAP Recovery Sales & Svc., Windber, PA, 814-467-4596, Jim, Jr., Jeff *Garwood/Feller, Inc., St. Mary’s, GA, 912-882-4151, S. Feller, B. Green GE Capital Fleet Services, Eden Prairie, MN, 800 933 8473, P. Dvorak, J. Devoe GEICO, Macon, GA, 800-841-9160 x2036, x1860, J. Little, K.Martin (See our ad on page 2) *General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI, 800-353-3867 Giancola Truck Center, Spotswood, 732-251-4475, D. Nittolo, R. Rudd *GoLight Inc., Culberston, NE, 800-557-0098, J. Shaddock *Goodall Mfg. LLC, Eden Prairie, MN, 952-941-6666, S. Anderson, J. Stear (See our ad on page 57) *Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, OH, 330-796-2121 Goodyear Wrecker Sales, Enterprise, AL, 334-347-3297, K. Goodyear GPS on Sale, Apache, AZ, 480-982-1161, Allen (See our ad on page 18) Gray’s Vehicle Clinic, Bellefonte, PA, 800-355-7102, S. Gray *Grote Industries, Madison, IN, 812-273-1296, R.Ashley Gulf Atlantic Supplies, Columbiana, AL, 205-669-2393, Glenn Davis

H&H Sales Company Inc., Huntertown, IN 260-637-3177, J. Hawkins *Hadley Towing Equipment, Whittier, CA, 888-659-8899, T. Nevarez Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Vorhees, NJ, 800-232-6535, B. Fryer Hamman Engineering, Newbern, TN, 731-627-2231, K. Hamman Health Insurance Spec. Richardson, TX, 214-348-8016, Bernie, Pam Helping Hand Access. Inc., Homestead, FL. 305-257-1759, D. Enders Hendrickson Aux. Axle Syst., Hebron, OH, 740-929-5600, M. Keeler

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Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Bloomfield, CT, 860-769-7887, B. Mauriello, B. Stanley *Jerr-Dan Corporation, Greencastle, PA, 800-926-9666 (See our ad on pages 40,41) John Wendt, Goreham, ME, 800-635-4379, J. Wendt Junk My Car LLC, Seymour, CT, 877-586-5692, Robert Bari

*Kalyn Siebert, Gatesville, TX, 254-865-7235, W. Chandler, L. McDonald KBK Insurance Group, Hanrahan, LA, 800-229-5927, K. Murray *Kemp Mfg, Inc., Birmingham, AL, 205-322-7623, C. Kemp *Kenworth Truck Co., Kirkland, WA, 425-828-5000, J. McTigue Keris Industries, Bethpage, NY, 516-931-3535 Key Equipment Finance, Superior, CO, 952-465-3952, A. Carter *Kilar Manufacturing, Hubbard, OH, 330-534-8961, T. Tracey, B. Kilar *Kuntzleman Electronics, Pottstown, PA, 610-326-9068, D. Kuntzleman, D. Henry

L & T Services, Rockford, IL, 815-397-6260, T. Seagren Ladder Works, Lombard, IL, 800-572-5462, L. Chalfin *Lanair Waste Oil Heaters, Janesville, WI, 800-753-1601, Sales Dept. *Landoll Corp., Marysville, KS, 800-428-5655, J. Ladner, D. Landoll (See our ad on page 25) Larry Alexander Insurance, San Antonio, TX, 800-950-7911, Shelly, Kevin Larson Group, Sturbridge, MA, 508-347-5961, R. Larson, K. Murry Len’s Supply, Brandon FL, 813-684-3473, L. Guggenheim Leveloader Inc., Satellite Beach, FL, 321-759-4249, D. Levitt *Lift and Tow, Newburg, PA, 866-494-6500, C. Roth (See our ad on page 26) Lockmasters, Nicholasville, KY, 800-654-0637, J. Cooper, S. Young Lodar/Skidmore, Henrietta, TX, 888-685-6327, J. Pierce (See our ad on page 59) *Lujan USA, Camillus, NY, 315-468-4140 *Lynch Chicago, Bridgeview, IL, 708-233-1112, Nick Robert Lynch Tow. & Recovery Equip., Waterford, WI, 262-514-4000, M. Lynch

*M & S Signs, Orlando, FL, 800-749-8114, S. Boatwright Mack of Joliet, Channahon, IL, 815-521-1900, Greg Herdzina *Magna Tech, Inc., Chanute, KS, 620-431-3490, D. Orr, K. Wright Magnolia Wrecker Sales, Brandon, MS, 601-825-6400 D. Hegwood MarkingPenDepot, Maurrieta, CA, 888-396-3848, L. Bly Matheny Jerr-Dan, Parkersburg, WV, 800-284-4418, x664, D. Thornberry Matheny Motor Truck Co., Woodbridge, VA, 866-499-9216, M. Messier (See our ad on page 6) *Matjack/Int’l Wreckers, Indianapolis, IN, 800-827-3755, J. Sweezy, S. Sweezy (See our ad on page 59) Matthews Garage, Cartersville, GA, 770-382-0900, J.Matthews, R. Matthews

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Mayflower Publishing, Cranston, RI, 401-275-0254, Paul DiModica *Mentor Engineering, Alberta, Canada, 403-777-3760, B. Freer Merchant Payment Services, Dayton, OH, 800-454-3158 x303, T. Griffith Meyer Truck Center, Inc., Olathe, KS, 913-764-2000, R. Meyer, K. Jenkl *Mico, Inc., Mankato, MN, 507-625-6426, T. Anderson, S. Rosin *Microtronics Inc., Iola KS, 913-768-9960, S. Cunningham, B. Anderson Mile Marker, Pompano Beach, FL, 954-782-0604, K. Ellis Miller Financial Services, Chattanooga, TN, 800-587-3765, C. Clark, S. Jones *Miller Industries, Ooltewah, TN, 800-292-0330, R. Olson (See our ad on page 34,35) Minnesota Professional Towing Assoc., Little Canada, MN, L. Klatt *Minute Man Mfg., LLC, Jenison, MI, 877-593-6959, Quinn or Al (See our ad on page 12) Mitchell & Associates, Antioch, TN, 615-360-2128, G. Mitchell *Miti Manufacturing, Grand Junction, CO, 970-243-9500, B. Fulcher *Mitsubishi Fuso, Logan Township, NJ, 877-829-3876, J. Devlin *Mobile Control Systems, Covington, GA, 678-625-9161, B. Kompar *Mohawk Lifts, Amersterdam, NY, 800-833-2006, T. Malone, W. Barclay Montgomery Sales Montgomery City, MO, 573-564-2489, D. Reagan Motorcycle Towing Services, Denver, IA, 319-984-6124, J. Wagner (See our ad on page 62) MPH Industries, Owensboro, KY, 270-685-6302, R. Noblitt *Muncie Power Products, Muncie, IN, 800-367-7867, D. Miller

*PowerUp Products, Sparks, NV, 800-769-3749, G. Wilson *PPG Industries, Strongsville, OH, 440-572-2800, D. Chapman *Preco, Inc., Boise, ID, 208-323-1010, B. Stella *Premier Global Sales, Russellton, PA, 800-394-9276, J. Fisher Prime Industries, Virginia Beach, VA, 800-446-1144, J. Crawford, P. Pike *PRO-LOK®, Orange, CA, 714-633-0681, J. Weinraub Professional Dispatch Group, Burlington, VT, 800-418-2897, J. Giroux Professional Dispatch Service, Sherwood, OR, 503-849-9385, D. Emmons Progressive Comm. Insurance, Highland Hts, OH, 847-676-6578, W. Rietdorf, L. Scibona Proton Towing Equipment, Henderson, NV, 888-805-8158, J. Howell *Pro-Vision Video Systems, Grand Rapids, MI, 616-583-1520, Steve & Liz Peacock *Public Safety Equip. (Code 3), St. Louis, MO, 314-426-2700, K. Kyriakos Purpose Wrecker, Wentzville, MO, 636-639-9700, K. Malpocker (See our ad on page 62) Professional Wrecker Oper. of Fl., Orlando, FL, 407-296-3316, M. Seamon, S. Higgins Public Vehicle Safety Equipment, Owensboro, KY, 270-685-6302, R. Noblitt

NAPA-AAA, Heathrow, FL 800-LET NAPA National Automobile Club, Foster City, CA, 650-294-7015, G. Rivas (See our ad on page 62) Nation Safe Drivers, Boca Raton, FL, 888-362-7805, P. Nahoum, J. Moore National Towing & Recovery Assoc., Granby, MA, 413-467-2006, B. Johnson National Traffic Signs, Inc., Clearwater, FL, 727-446-7983, K. Malia, M. Gentile New England Truckmaster, North Haven, CT, 800-481-0501, C. Lambiase (See our ad on page 45) *Next Generation Tool Co., Middleburg, FL, 800-874-5625, J. or D. Bolton Nextdayfunding.com, Columbia, MD 800-422-5005, Jason Nextel Communications, Bethesda, MD, 800-NEXTEL9, M. Sauter, K. Fay *Nissan Diesel America, Irving, TX, 972-756-5548, D. Trussell, L. Bryant Nixon Uniform Services, Beltsville, MD, 888-649-6697, A. Keeney, G. Romans Noble’s Inc., Columbus, OH, 614-235-7377 Norki Energy Systems, Poughkeepsie, NY, 845-471-4637, Beth, Alan North American Bancard, NYC, NY, 866-481-4604, B. Roth North East Enterprises, North East, MD, 410-287-5277, P. Ikner Northeast Towing Equipment, Hooksett, NH, 603-647-9100, D. Guilli *NRC Industries Inc., Abbotsford, QE, Canada, 450-379-5796, Stephen, Bruce Null’s Sales & Service, Cochranville, PA, 610-235-6657, Dain or Jared Nussbaum Wreckers & Rollbacks, Columbia, PA, 717-684-0189 Nussbaum’s Sales Corp, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 800-922-1122, J. Nussbaum

*Ranger SST, Cleveland, OH, 440-498-1495, Jim Shellhaas RC Industries, Elkhart, IN, 574-295-6641 x103 R. Sponseller RV Cams, Baton Rouge, LA, 225-261-7812, T. Lazaroe, D. Richard (See our ad on page 36) *Ramsey Winch, Tulsa, OK, 918-438-2760, Sales *RealWheels Corp., Gurnee, IL, 847-662-7722, B. Cannon Recovery Billing Unlimited (See our ad on page 24) *Recovery Solutions, Chesapeake, VA, 888-396-9257, M. Sawyers *Remote Braking Systems Inc., Pennington, NJ, 609-737-2958, J. Wittkop Road America Motor Club, Miami, FL, 888-293-6672, M. Cifuentes *Robert Young’s Wrecker Sales, Roanoke, VA 800-246-4785, R. Young Rochester Truck Inc., Rochester, NH, 603-335-2084, A. Kirk, D. Gagnon ROI Protective Tape, Northampton, PA, 610-564-7135, Tom *Rose Ledge Co., Erving, MA, 413-423-3563, T. Tierney Ross Kinman Programs, Indianapolis, IN, 800-444-8891, R. Kinman Royal Truck Body, Paramount, CA, 800-834-7692, S. Wagner RPM Equipment Co., Houston, TX, 281-590-1494, B. Marshall, W. Cornelius Rush Towing Systems, Converse, TX, 877-661-4511, G. Wilkinson (See our ad on page 13) *Rydin Decal, Streamwood, IL, 800-448-1991, R. Six

*Oasis, Laguna Hills, CA, 949-768-4311, J. Williams O’Hare Truck Service, Northlake, IL, 847-455-7750, P. Gratzianna Old Coach Wrecker Sales, Stratford, CT, 800-481-0501, J. Slimak, G. Koripsky *Olson & Company, Suffern, NY, 845-357-0829, W. Olson *One Form; Miami, FL, 1800-272-2712, Bruce Manning OnScene Solutions, Brunswick, OH, 519-679-0045, sales *Onspot of North America Inc., Stratford, CT, 203-377-0777, P. Freyer Orix Credit Alliance, Inc., Atlanta, GA, 770-997-1964, M. Leonard *OTC/SPX, Owatonna, MN, 800-533-6127, B. Remker

Pacbrake Co., Surrey, BC, Canada, 800-663-0096, B. Sebring Palfinger North America, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, 800-567-1554 *Paratech, Inc., Frankfort, IL, 800-435-9358, Peter Pardo’s, Richmond, IN, 765-966-2669, Paul, Donna Parish Truck Sales, St. Rose, LA, 800 749 6021, BJ Labares, B. Bennett PDQ Performance Warehouse, Sanford, FL, 407-321-5644, A. Nikolic *Penny Pockets, Swansea, MA, 508-679-5536, J. Prenda Permco Hydraulics, Streetsboro, OH, 330-626-2801, B. Beck *Peterbilt, Denton, TX, 817-591-4000, S. Terry *Peterson Mfg. Co., Grandview, MO, 816-765-2000, M. Assenmacher, W. Binder *Phoenix USA, Inc, Cookeville, TN, 931-526-6128, M. Scantland (See our ad on page 17) *Photo Card Specialists, Eau Claire, WI, 715-839-9102, L. Biddle, Dan (See our ad on page 68) *Pierce Sales, Henrietta, TX, 940-538-5643, J. Pierce (See our ad on page 17) Pillow Protection Corp., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 780-908-6560, A. Mayhew

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UIS Brokers East Ltd., Elmsford, NY, 888-258-2571, Lorie, Bob *UD Trucks, Irving, TX, 972-756-5500, D. Trussell, D. Witherall UD Trucks of Central Jersey, Hillside, NJ, 732-863-9400, R. Distefano *Universal Developers, Chambersburg, PA, 888-654-4037, J. Shields Universal Underwriters Ins., Overland Pk., KS, 800-821-7803, A. Gregory *USA Flap, Aurora, IN, 888-872-3527, J. Coyle, M. Gardner USA Financial Services, Lake Success, NY, 800-644-2341 x228, D. Aragona USAC/MD, Carrollton, TX, 888-300-8722, J. Hurst, S. Davenport (See our ad on page 67) USRider Equestrian Motor Plan, Lexington, KY, 859-543-8585, M. Cole

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CAR CARRIERS Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ *Access Tools & Equipment, Miami, FL Atlanta Wrecker & Carrier; Smyrna, GA Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL Battelini Trans. & Wrecker Sls; Landsville, NJ Bay River Ent.; Mechanicsville, MD Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI Canadian Towing Eqp.; Ayr, Ont. Canada Capitol Truck Equip.; Lanham, MD Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Century; Ooltewah, TN *Challenger; Ooltewah, TN *Champion; Ooltewah, TN Chevron Commerical, Inc.; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR Crouch’s; Kingston Springs, TN Danco Products; Greencastle, PA Danzi Bros.; Selbyville, DE Delmarva Tow. Equip.; Beltsville, MD DG Towing Equip & Sales; NY, NY Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN

*DYNAMIC TOWING EQUIPMENT & MFG. 1120 Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23504

800-831-9299 Three-year warranty Complete line of Self-Loading Wreckers and Carriers. Nobody gives you more choices! www.dynamictow.com *Eagle; Ooltewah, TN Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wreck. Sales; Amst’dam, NY *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Vorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Hews Co.; Bow, NH *Holmes; Ooltewah, TN Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID

*JERR-DAN

Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI Matthews Garage, Cartersville, GA Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS

*MILLER INDUSTRIES 8503 Hilltop Drive Ooltewah, TN 37363

800-292-0330 Miller Industries is the world's largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. Under the well-known brands of Century, Chevron, Vulcan, Holmes, Champion, Challenger, Eagle, Jige and Boniface, Miller offers a complete line of car carriers and wrecker bodies. www.millerind.com NE Truckmaster; North Haven, CT Noble’s; Columbus, OH *NRC Ind.; St. Paul d’Abottsford, Quebec Null”s Sales & Services; Cochranville, PA Nussbaum’s Sales; Hasb’ck Hts., NJ Old Coach Wrkr. Sls.; Stratford, CT Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Purpose Wrecker; Wentzville, MO Robert Young’s Auto & Truck; Roanoke, VA Rochester Truck Inc.; Rochester, NH *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Royal Truck Body; Paramount, CA RPM Equipment; Houston, TX Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX *Sagness; Ontario, Canada Schwartz Hino Truck Center; Shrewsbury, NJ Speedcrane; Wyckoff, NJ Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL Terrco; Philadelphia, PA Tri-State Tow. Eqp. ; Westbury, NY Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY V&H, Inc., Marshfield, WI *Vulcan Equip. Co.; Ooltewah, TN Walsh Freightliner&Western Star, F.Myers, FL *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL WreckMaster; Niagara Falls, NY Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

CARRIER ACCESSORIES *BAILEY’S TOWING ACCES.

1080 Hykes Road, Greencastle, PA 17225

1422 Wall Road Wake Forest, NC 27587

800-926-9666 Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation Company, is the world's largest fullline single nameplate manufacturer of towing and recovery vehicles. For over 30 years, Jerr-Dan has redefined the towing industry, setting new standards for performance, quality, technology and service. Every product, from lightto heavy-duty rollback carriers, selfloading and light-duty tow trucks and 70/85 ton Heavy-Duty Rotators to side recovery systems for carriers, is backed with service, support and a nationwide distributor network. www.jerr-dan.com *Kilar Mfg.; Hubbard, OH *Landoll; Marysville, KS *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL

919-562-2984 Manufacturers and distributors of the only Side Recovery Guide which adds versatility, effectiveness and profitability to your carriers. www.baileystowinginc.com

CHROME ACCESS. Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ *Access Tools & Equipment, Miami, FL Auto Salvage & Parts; Hagerstwn, MD Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH AW Direct; Madison, WI B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL *B/A Products; Columbia, MD Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD

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Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial Inc.; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR Crouch’s; Kingston Springs, TN *Custer Products; N. Canton, OH Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Eakins Equipment Co.; Phil. , PA *Ecco Elec. Controls Co.; Boise, ID Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH *Federal Signal; University Park, IL Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI Four State Trucks; Joplin, MO Future Wreck. Sales; Amst’dam, NY *Grote Industries; Madison, IN *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Vorhees, NJ Hamman Eng.; Newbern, TN Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID *Int’l Truck & Engine Corp.; Chicago, IL L & T Services; Rockford, IL *Lynch Chicago, Inc.; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI NE Truckmaster; North Haven, CT Noble’s; Columbus, OH O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Old Coach Wrkr. Sls.; Stratford, CT Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Phoenix USA; Cookeville, TN *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Quality Auto. Acces.; Westford, MA Quick Tow. Equip.; N. Lin’hurst, NY *RealWheels; Gurnee, IL Robert Young’s Auto & Truck; Roanoke, VA RPM Equipment; Houston, TX Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX *Sagness; Ontario, CN Sirens & Emer. Beac.; Fa’chance, PA Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL Terrco; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL TowPartsNow, Portland, OR *Tow Right; Whitmore Lake, MI *Towmate; Rogers, AR Tri-State Tow. Eqp.; Westbury, NY Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD *Whelen Eng.; Chester, CT Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

CLOTHING/APPAREL A W Direct; Berlin, CT Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR *Dicke Safety Products; Downers Grove,IL Excel Sportswear, Trafford, PA Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI G & K Services; Minnetonka, MN Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID Keris Industries; Bethpage, NY Len’s Supply; Brandon, FL Nixon Uniform Svs.; Wilmington, DE *Penny Pockets; Swansea, MA *Safe Reflections; St. Paul, MN *VanTech Safety Line; Visalia, CA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY

Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL WreckMaster; Lewiston, NY

COLLECTIONS FINEX GROUP LLC 1394 Tully Road – Suite 307 San Jose, CA 95122

877-443-4639 Specialists in Towing Collections. We are “The Shortest Distance to Your Money.” Sign up today and start getting the results you deserve. www.finexgroupllc.com The Rickenbacker Group, Gilroy, CA

COMMUNICATIONS AW Direct; Madison, WI Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ *Mentor Eng.; Alberta, CN *Microtronics; Iola, KS Nextel Comm.; Bethesda, MD O’Hare Truck Svc.; North Lake, IL Professional Dispatch Svc.; Sherwood, OR RV Cams; Baton Rouge, LA *Safety Vision; Houston, TX Tracker; Cleveland, OH Trans Info Sys.; N Hollywood, CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Lewiston, NY

COMPUTERS/ SOFTWARE BEACON SOFTWARE 6785 Railings Rd - Ste 1G North Royalton, OH 44133

866-437-6653 Dispatch Anywhere Visual Dispatching, GPS Integration with several companies, digitally receive calls from most motor club calls, automated motor club billing, accounting, commissions, impound lot management, state lien letters, 2 -way mobile messaging, and credit card processing. www.disptachanywhere.com Collision Management USA; Cypress, TX *Comp. & Comm. Sciences; Lindenwold, NJ *DATOW Software; Long Beach, CA Dispatching Solutions Inc.; Ontario, CA Global Dispatch Tech.; Alb.CAN *One Form; Miami, FL OnScene Solutions; Brunswick, OH PDQ Performance; Sanford, FL *Ranger SST; Cleveland, OH Service Station Computer Sys.; Salinas, CA Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL Tow Dawg Software; Newhall, CA Towstor Master Sys.; Casselberry, FL TowXchange; Chattanooga, TN Tracker Mgmt.; Cleveland, OH *Trackum; Moore, OK Trans Info Sys.; N Hollywood, CA WreckMaster; Lewiston, NY

CRANES *Dynamic Towing Equip.; Norfolk, VA Palfinger USA; Tiffin, OH V & H, Inc; Marshfield, WI Speedcrane; Wycoff, NJ

AMERICAN TOWMAN DIRECTORY (* = manufacturer)

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Pierce Sales, Expressway 287 Henrietta, TX 76365

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877-366-7972 Crash Wrap. 36” x 100 foot rolls and 18” x 100 foot rolls available. We offer multiple roll discounts. We have the cheapest prices on the internet. www.domswrapawreck.com ROI Protective Tape, North Hampton, PA

DISPATCH SERVICES Central Towing Dispatch, Roy, UT Concorde Comm.; Los Angeles, CA Holly’s Message Svc.; East Hartford, CT Transit Pros; Lee’s Summit, MO

ELECTRONICS Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD *Ecco Elec. Controls Co.; Boise, ID Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ

888-685-6327 Lodar Wireless Controls are the best in the industry. Easy to fit, easy to use – Make sure you ask for Lodar by name. www.lodar.com *Lujan USA; Camillus, NY *Microtronics; Iola, KS Mobile Control Systems, Covington, GA O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Pardo’s; Richmond, IN PDQ Performance Whse, Sanford, FL *Peterson Mfg.; Grandview, MO Powerup Products; Sparks, NV *Pro-Vision Video Syst., Grand Rapids, MI Safety League; Lemoyne, PA *The Power Co.; Santa Rosa, CA Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL

RV CAMS, INC. 8889 Sullivan Road Suite C Baton Rouge, LA 70818

877-378-2267 The Backup Camera Experts! We stock and support name-brand premium backup camera systems and parts. www.RVCams.com

*Tomar Elec., Inc.; Gilbert, AZ *TowMate; Rogers, AR TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tracker Mgmt.; Middleburg Heights, OH *Trans. Safety Dev.; Indianapolis, IN *Wired Rite Sys.; Santa Rosa, CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

EMERGENCY LIGHTS Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ *Access Tools & Equipment, Miami, FL Atlanta Wreckers, Smyrna, GA

*ATLAS FLASHER & SUPPLY Mickelton, NJ

856-423-3333 Norristown, PA

610-272-1034 Watsontown, PA

570-538-5537 Full line distributor of lightbars, mini-bars, hide-a-way kits, strobe lights, back-up alarms, traffic control products, sirens and speakers. Call for special pricing www.atlasflashers.com Auto Salvage & Parts; Hagerstwn, MD Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH AW Direct; Madison, WI B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL *B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Blades Tow Right Inc; Novi, MI

Bob Fish Truck. Equip.; W. Bend, WI Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA *Code 3; St. Louis, MO Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Cornerstone Wrecker Sls; Jonesboro, AR

*CUSTER PRODUCTS 4101 Shuffel Dr. NW North Canton, OH 44720

800-490-3158 Custer Products offers a complete line of Auxiliary Tow Lights, LED Lighting, Halogen Lighting, Extension Cables, Electrical Connectors and Adapters. Contact us for a brochure. www.custerproducts.com Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD DG Towing Equip & Sales; NY, NY Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Eakins Equipment Co.; Phil. , PA *Ecco Elec. Controls Co.; Boise, ID Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Federal Signal, University Park, IL Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrecker Sls.; Amst’dam, NY

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2008 Ford F450 4x4 XLT Alcoas Vulcan 807 Single Line Auto Load 41kmiles Black

2008 Ford F550 6.4/auto 4x4 XLT 34gal tank Alcoas 19 ft Century alum galvanized subframe blade rails Whelan LED light bar 67k miles! Clean

2010 Hino 258 ABAR Alcoas 21ft Century Right Approach stationary headboard galvanized subframe (2)48in boxes alum. blade rails Whelan LED light bar

2009 Hino 258 220/auto 25,500 GVW Century 602 84ca w/Alum Tunnel Box-New Chassis W/2yr Body --Save Big

2010 Dodge 5500 6.7/auto 4x4 Chevron 19ft alum. removable rails alum tool box extra key slots

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AMERICAN TOWMAN DIRECTORY (* = manufacturer) *Golight; Culbertson, NE *Grote Industries; Madison, IN *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Vorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID L & T Services; Rockford, IL *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI *Nova Electronics; Colchester, CT O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Phoenix USA; Cookeville, TN *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX *Quality Auto. Access; Westford, MA Quick Tow. Equip.; N. Lin’hurst, NY RPM Equipment; Houston, TX Robert Young’s Auto & Truck; Roanoke, VA *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Safety League; New Cumberland, PA *Sagness; Ontario, Canada *Signal Vehicle Prod.; Odessa, FL Sirens & Emer. Beacon; Fa’chance, PA *Sound Off, Inc.; Hudsonville, MI

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455 Rochester Street Honoeye Falls, NY 14414

15827 Serenity Point Lane Rogers, AR 72756

Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Lynch; Waterford, WI Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL

585-226-9500

800-680-4455

“We Manufacture What We Sell” Star is currenty celebrating more than 120 years of manufacturing the most advanced warning light and sound products for the tow and D.O.T. vehicle markets. www.starheadlight.com

TowMate delivers the most advanced wireless lighting systems available. We would like to thank all our customers for 20+ years of success. www.towmate.com

Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL

*SUPERIOR SIGNALS INC. 16355 S. Lone Elm Rd. Olathe, KS 66062

1-800-447-3693 Superior Signals is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vehicle safety lighting and traffic control products including warning lights, arrowlights, backup alarms, booster cable assemblies and camera systems. www.superiorsignals.com *Tech Int’l; Johnstown, OH Terrco; Philadelphia, PA *The Power Co.; Santa Rosa, CA *Tomar Elec., Inc.; Gilbert, AZ

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*WHELEN ENGINEERING 51 Winthrop Road Chester, CT 06412

860-526-9504 Whelen Engineering designs, manufactures and builds emergency warning lights and siren systems for Police, Fire, EMS & DOT vehicles, as well as Aviation lighting and Public Warning siren systems. www.whelen.com Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

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*TowPartsNow, Portland, OR *Tow Right; Whitmore Lake, MI Tri-State Tow. Eqp.; Westbury, NY Virgo Fleet Supplies, Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equip. Co.; Ooltewah, TN *Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West Coast Towing Eq.; Sacramento, CA West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD

ENGINES Alliant Power; Madison, WI Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Cummins Power Sys., Inc.; Bristol, PA *DewEze; Harper, KS Franks Truck Center Inc.;Lyndhurst, NJ *Int’l Truck & Engine Corp.; Chicago, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI Montgomery Salvage; Montg. City, MO Pacbrake; Surrey, BC, Canada Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA PDQ Performance, Sanford, FL Rochester Truck Inc.; Rochester, NH Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX Walsh Freightliner&Western Star, F.Myers, FL West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *ZF Industries; Vernon Hills, IL

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AMERICAN TOWMAN DIRECTORY (* = manufacturer) B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL Bob Fish Truck Eq.; W. Bend, WI Capitol Truck Eq.; Lanham, MD Cascade Leasing; Wenatchee, WA Chevron Commerical Inc.; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Dirt Cheap Wrecker; St. Charles, MO Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Franks Truck Center Inc.;Lindhurst, NJ GE Capital Fleet; Eden Pr., MN *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Vorhees, NJ Hamman Eng.; Newbern, TN Hide-A-Lift; Hull, IA *Hino (USA); Bloomfield Hills, MI Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID

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For over 20 years, The Insurance Professionals have been the industry’s choice for tow service underwriting. We wrote the book on tow insurance. Broker inquiries invited. www.theinspros.com The Sneed Company; Memphis, TN

*Int’l Truck & Engine Corp.; Chicago, IL Integrated Vehicle Leasing; Melville, NY Key Equipment Finance; Houston, TX *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Wtrford, WI Miller Fin. Svcs., Chattanooga, TN *Miller Industries; Ooltewah, TN Montgomery Salvage; Mont. City, MO MPH Vehicle Mgmt.; Ronko’ma, NY Nextdayfunding.com, Columbia, MD Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Purpose; O’Fallon, IL RPM Equipment; Houston, TX *Sagness; Ontario, Canada Terrco; Philadelphia, PA Tri-State Tow. Eqp.; Westbury, NY TCF Equipment Finance; Minnetonka, MN West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Willamette Financial; Portland, OR Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp.; New Hampton, IA

TRAVIS BARLOW COMPANY PO Box 686 Pooler, GA 31322

912-748-6046 Transportation specialist providing competitive insurance solutions for towing, auto transport & trucking operations. Including: Auto Liability; General Liability; Garagekeepers; On Hook Coverage; State and ICC Filings. www.travisbarlow.com UIS Brokers East; Elsmford, NY Universal Under.; Overland Pk, KS Zip’s Truck Eqp.; New Hampton, IA

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GPS AW Direct; Madison, WI

952-941-6666 Goodall Mfg. is an industry leader in service truck accessory equipment; offering a full line of equipment for service trucks including jump starters, compressors, generators and welders. www.goodallmfg.com

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480-982-1161 See where every truck is right now. See how fast every truck is driving, get an alert when driving too fast, braking too fast or accelerating too fast. gpsonsale.com *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Technology Services Co.; Wheaton, IL Transportation Info Sys.; N Hollywood, CA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL

*Peterson Mfg.; Grandview, MO Prime Industries, Inc., Virgina Beach, VA *Sound Off, Inc.; Hudsonville, MI

LIFTS & HOISTS *Ari-Hetra; Manassas, VA Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Resources; Manassas, VA

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AW Direct; Berlin, CT. Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD *Columbus McKinnon; Chatt., TN Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD *Dixie Inds.; Chattanooga, TN E.M. Blue’s; Houston, TX ESCO/Eqp. Supply Co.; Brooksville, FL Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Ferguson Corp.; Baltimore, MD Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI Fleet Maintenance; W. Palm Beach, FL *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA *Hide-A-Lift; Hull, IA *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS *Mohawk Lifts; Amsterdam, NY O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX *Stertil-Koni/Omer; Baltimore, MD Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL Trailer Sales; Jeffersonville, IN Tri-State Equip.; Westbury, NY *Universal Develop.; Cham’burg, PA *Warn Industries; Clackamas, OR West America Prods.; Pacheco, CA West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD

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305-635-1011 High Tech Tools/Access Tools has been an industry leader since 1986. We have traveled the road to become the leading manufacturer of automotive lock out equipment for locksmiths, first responders, towers, and road service providers. We carry everything in lockout tools for the car opening professional. www.hightechtools.com Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ Atlanta Wrecker & Carrier; Smyrna, GA Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH AW Direct; Madison, WI *B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Best Tools; Siloam Springs, AR Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Helping Hand Access.; Homestead, FL Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID *Lock Technology; Naperville, IL Lockmasters; Nicholasville, KY *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL

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PTO’S/CLUTCH PUMPS Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ *Access Tools & Equipment, Miami, FL Atlanta Wrecker & Carrier; Smyrna, GA Auto Salvage & Parts; Hagerstwn, MD Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chelsea Products, Olive Branch, MS Chevron Commercial Inc.; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s; Kingston Springs, TN *CW Mill Equip.; Sabetha, KS Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD

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800-835-1042 Serpentine drive clutch pump kits for all of the 2008 and 2009 trucks. Call for information. www.deweze.com Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *Dynamic Towing Equip.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip. Co.; Phila., PA E.M. Blue’s; Houston, TX Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Vorhees, NJ Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Hews Co.; Bow, NH Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID *Lynch-Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI Noble’s; Columbus, OH O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Old Coach Wrkr. Sls.; Stratford, CT Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA Permco Hydraulics; Streetsboro, OH *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Quick Tow. Equip.; Lindenhurst, NY Rochester Truck Inc.; Rochester, NH RPM Equipment; Houston, TX Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX *Sagness; Ontario, CN

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Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL Terrco; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL Tri-State Tow. Eqp. of NY; Westbury, NY *Vulcan Equip. Co.; Ooltewah, TN Walsh Freightliner&Western Star, F.Myers, FL *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

SAFETY PRODUCTS *3M™ Scotchlite; St.Paul, MN AW Direct; Madison, WI Battelini Trans. & Wrecker Sls; Landsville, NJ B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chevron Commerical Inc.;Highland, IL *Custer Products; N.Canton, OH Dicke Saftey Products; Downers Gr, IL *Ecco Elec. Controls Co.; Boise, ID Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Federal Signal; University Park, IL Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN *Insta-Chain, Inc.; Springville, UT *Lynch-Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Peterson Mfg.; Grandview, MO *Pro-Vision Video Syst.; Grand Rapids, MI *Quality Auto Access; Westford, MA Robert Young’s Auto & Truck; Roanoke, VA *Safe Reflections; St. Paul. MN *Safety Vision; Houston, TX *Services & Materials; Fenton, MD Superior Signals; Olathe, KS TowPartsNow, Portland, OR USA Flap; Aurora, IN Vantech Safetyline; Priest River, ID Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Whelen, Chester, CT Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Lewiston, NY Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

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Eakins Equip. Co.; Phila., PA E.M. Blue’s; Houston, TX Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID *Lynch-Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Noble’s; Columbus, OH Null”s Sales & Services; Cochranville, PA O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Old Coach Wrkr. Sls.; Stratford, CT Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Purpose; O’Fallon, IL Quick Tow. Equip.; N. Lin’hurst, NY RPM Equipment; Houston, TX Robert Young’s Auto & Truck; Roanoke, VA *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL Terrco; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL TowPartsNow, Portland, OR Tri-State Tow. Eqp. of NY; Westbury, NY *Universal Develop; Cham’burg, PA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equip. Co.; Ooltewah, TN *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *WreckMaster; Lewiston, NY Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

SERVICE EQUIPMENT *ARI-Hetrra; Manassas, VA Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH Automotive Resources: Manassas, VA A W Direct; Berlin, CT Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chevron Commerical Inc.; Highland, IL. Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Christophers Equip.; Chelmsford, MA *Dynamic Towing Equip.; Norfolk, VA East Coast Truck & Trailer; Portsmouth, VA Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Fleet Maintenance; W. Palm Beach, FL *Gray; St. Joseph, MO *Goodall; Eden Prairie, MN *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA H&H Sales Co. Inc.; Huntertown, IN Hide-A-Lift; Hull, IA Hooks Towing & Equipment; Wynne, AR *I TOW IN, Inc.; Bellevue, KY *Lock Technology; Naperville, IL *Lynch-Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI Magnolia Wrecker Sales; Brandon, MS Matheny Mo./Trk. Co.; Parkersburg, WV New England Truck Master, Stratford, CT Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *West End Svc., Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

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TIRES Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ *Goodyear Tires *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Tire Distributors, Inc.; Buffalo, NY Tire Hotline-Dacotah Walsh; Clanhassen, MN TowPartsNow, Portland, OR *Toyo Tire USA Corp.; Cypress, CA *Tech Int’l; Johnstown, OH Treadwright; Edgemont, SD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL

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Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ *Access Tools & Equipment, Miami, FL Auto Salvage & Parts; Hage’stown, MD Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH AW Direct; Madison, WI B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL *B/A Products; Columbia, MD Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA Chevron Commercial Inc.; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Collins MFG., Corp.; Jacksonville, OR Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR Crouch’s; Kingston Springs, TN *Diversified Products; Jacksonville, FL Dual-Tech, Inc., Bean Station, TN *Dynamic Towing Equip.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip. Co.; Phila., PA Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ *E.R. Buske Mfg.; Pocahontas, IA Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hamman Engineering; Newbern, TN Hide-A-Lift; Hull, IA Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID Leveloader Inc.; Satellite Beach, FL *Lynch-Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS *Minute Man Mfg., Inc.; Venison, MI

Noble’s; Columbus, OH O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Quick Tow. Equip.; N. Lin’hurst, NY RPM Equipment; Houston, TX *Sagness; Ontario, Canada Stormin’s; Ozark, AL Terrco; Philadelphia, PA *The Power Co.; Santa Rosa, CA Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL TowPartsNow, Portland, OR Tri-State Tow. Equip.; Westbury, NY *Universal Develop.; Cham’burg, PA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan Equip. Co.; Ooltewah, TN *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp.; New Hampton, IA

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TRUCK SUSPENSIONS Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ Auto Salvage & Parts; Hagerstown, MD Auto. Eqp. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH AW Direct; Madison, WI Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Firestone Indus. Prod., Co; Carmel, IN Future Wrecker Sls.; Amst’dam, NY *Hendrickson Aux. Axle; Hebron, OH *Hendrickson Truck Susp; Woodridge, IL *Hendrickson Trailer Susp; Canton, OH *Int’l Wreckers, Inc.; Lake Pk, FL *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI *Minute Man Mfg., Inc.; Venison, MI *Matjack; Indianapolis, IN *Paratech; Frankfort, IL Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL *Timbren Inds., Inc.; Niagara Falls, NY Tri-State Tow. Eqp.; Westbury, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Walsh Freightliner&West.Star; F.Myers, FL

VEHICLE REMOVAL Junk My Car LLC.;Seymour. CT

WHEELS Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels; Clev., OH Auto Salvage & Parts; Hag’rstown, MD Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH B&B Assoc. Indust; Bridgeview, IL *B/A Products; Columbia, MD Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI *Boniface Eng. Ltd; Norfolk, ENG Chevron Commercial Inc.; Highland, IL Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Crouch’s; Kingston Springs, TN Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD Dual-Tech; Bean Station, TN *Dynamic Towing Equip.; Norfolk, VA Eakins Equip. Co.; Phila., PA E.M. Blue’s; Houston, TX Equip. Sales & Svc.; Bloomfield, NJ *E.R. Buske Mfg.; Pocahontas, IA Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI

Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrecker Sales; Amsterdam, NY Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel; Vorhees, NJ Hamman Eng.; Newbern, TN Hews Co.; Bow, NH Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID *Kemp Mfg. Co.; Birm’ham, AL *Lynch Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS Montgomery Salvage, Montg. City, MO Noble’s; Columbus, OH *NRC Inds.; Quebec, CN Nussbaum’s Sales; Hasb’ck Hts., NJ O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Old Coach Wrkr. Sls.; Stratford, CT Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA

*PHOENIX USA 51 Borden St Cookesville, TN 38501

931-526-6128 Manufacturer of accessories for the towing industry, including tool boxes, wheel simulators, and custom engineered products.

www.phoenixusa.com *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX *Prime Industries, Inc.; Virigina Beach, VA Purpose; O’Fallon, IL Quick Tow. Equip.; N. Lin’hurst, NY Ramsey Winch; Tulsa, OK

*REALWHEELS CORP. 3940 Tannahill Drive Gurnee, IL 60031

800-982-1180 The only American manufacturer of simulators and axle covers! Unique products to personalize your truck. Put our 30 years of expertise to work for you. One part to entire programs. www.realwheels.com Robert Young’s Auto & Truck; Roanoke, VA RPM Equipment; Houston, TX Rush Towing Systems; Converse, TX *Sagness; Ontario, CN Stormin’s; Ozark, AL Terrco; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL TowPartsNow; Portland, OR Tri-State Tow. Equip.; Westbury, NY *Universal Develop.; Cham’burg, PA Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY *Vulcan; Olive Branch, MS *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL *Zacklift; Cle Elum, WA Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

WHEEL LIFTS Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ *Access Tools & Equipment, Miami, FL Atlanta Wrecker & Carrier; Smyrna, GA Auto Salvage & Parts; Hag’rstown, MD Auto. Equip. Co.; N. Ridgeville, OH A W Direct; Berlin, CT Battelini Trans. & Wrecker Sls; Landsville, NJ Bob Fish Truck Equip.; W. Bend, WI *Boniface Eng. Ltd; Norfolk, ENG

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*CONDOR PRODUCTS 210 W. Stephanie Dr. Cortland, IL 60112

800-461-1344 Condor makes the best, safest, easiest to use motorcycle recovery products in the industry. Only one person needs to recover a bike, so the operator makes more money. www.condor-lift.com Canadian Towing Equip.; Ont., Canada Capitol Truck Equipment; Landover, MD Casanova Towing Equip; Compton, CA *Century; Ooltewah, TN *Challenger; Ooltewah, TN *Champion; Ooltewah, TN *Chevron; Mercer, PA Chevron Commercial Inc.; Highland, IL Chevron East; Mercer, PA Chevron West; Rancho Cordova, CA Colonial Wrecker Sales; Union, NJ Cornerstone Wrecker Sales; Jonesboro, AR Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA Crouch’s; Kingston Springs, TN *Danco Products; Greencastle, PA Delmarva Tow. Eqp.; Beltsville, MD *Diversified Prods.; Jacksonville, FL *Dynamic Towing Equip.; Norfolk, VA *Eagle; Ooltewah, TN Edinburg Truck Sales; Edinburg, VA E.M. Blue’s; Houston, TX

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AMERICAN TOWMAN DIRECTORY *LIFT AND TOW 17685 Cumberland Highway Newburg, PA 17240

866-494-6500 Universal Hidden Wheel Lift for your pick-up truck. Great for repo men, body shops & dealerships. Visit us on the web for more information. www.liftandtow.com Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI *Magna Tech; Chanute, KS Matthews Garage, Cartersville, GA Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS *Miller Industries; Ooltewah, TN

*MINUTE MAN MFG., INC. 6673 Pine Ridge Court, Suite B Jenison, MI 49428

877-593-6959 We are the manufacturer that has been providing the recovery industry with slide in wheel lifts for over 10 years. Proud to be made in the USA. www.minuteman1.com Montgomery Salvage, Montg. City, MO NE Truckmaster; North Haven, CT Noble’s; Columbus, OH *NRC Industries; Quebec, Canada Nussbaum’s Sales; Hasb’ck Hts., NJ O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Old Coach Wrkr. Sls.; Stratford, CT Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA

*PIERCE SALES

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Sales - Service - Repair - Parts WE DO IT ALL! “The Towing and Recovery Equipment Specialists Since 1959” 973-743-7516 www.esstrucksales.com

Pierce offers quick turnaround times, affordable installs and reliable equipment. Wheel lift brands include Dynamic, Minute Man and Magnum. Shop smart. Shop Pierce. www.piercesales.com

Fallsway Equip. Co; Akron, OH Five Corners GMC; Ced’burg, WI Fleet Sales West; Sherwood, OR Future Wrck. Sales; Amst’dam, NY *Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hamman Eng.; Newbern, TN Hews Co.; Bow, NH *Hide-A-Lift; Hull, IA *Holmes; Ooltewah, TN

*HY-TECH RECOVERY EQUIPMENT 3225 Reagan Drive Fort Worth, TX 76116

800-969-8246 817-560-4610 Manufacturer of the original Sneeker. Beware of inferior copies. Fully hydraulic wheel-lift extends from an undetectable position, under a pickup truck bumper, to a full 72" reach. www.sneekerlift.com Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID *Jerr-Dan Corporation; Greencastle, PA *Kemp Mfg. Co.; Birmingham, AL *Landoll Corp.; Marysville, KS

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*TRU-HITCH, INC. 16 W. West Hill Road Barkhamsted, CT 06063

860-379-7772 800-450-8659 tru.hitch@snet.net www.truhitch.com *Vulcan Equip. Co.; Ooltewah, TN *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Wilkes Barre Tr. Ctr.; Wilkes-Barre, PA Winn St. Sales; Burlington, MA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL

Wrecker Supply; Augusta, GA *Zendex Tool Corp.; Danbury, CT

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*WARN INDUSTRIES 12900 SE Capps Rd. Clackamas, OR 97015

800-543-9276 Warn Industries has a 60 year history of product innovation and design. Our winches, hoists, and various other products make us the leader in torque-transfer technology. www.warn.com *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc; Ellicott City, MD

WINCH REPAIR Accent Equip.; Phoenix, AZ Atlanta Wrecker & Carrier; Smyrna, GA Auto Salvage & Parts; Hag’stown, MD

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AKINS BODY & CARRIER SALES 220 West May St. Winder, GA 30680

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800-292-0330 One of the most recognizable and respected names in towing and recovery equipment, Century has been a leader in the industry for more than 30 years. They offer a full line of towing and recovery equipment, from car carriers to light-, medium and heavyduty wreckers and rotators. www.millerind.com *Challenger; Ooltewah, TN *Champion; Ooltewah, TN

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*DANCO PRODUCTS 411 South Cedar Lane Greencastle PA 17225

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*VULCAN EQUIPMENT 8503 Hilltop Drive Ooltewah, TN 37363

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*Hadley Towing Equipment; Whittier, CA Hamman Eng.; Newbern, TN Idaho Wrkr. Sales; Mtn. Home, ID *Kemp Mfg. Inc.; Birmingham, AL *Lynch-Chicago; Bridgeview, IL Lynch Tow. & Rec. Eqp.; Waterford, WI Meyer Truck Center; Olathe, KS NE Truckmaster; North Haven, CT Noble’s; Columbus, OH Null”s Sales & Services; Cochranville, PA O’Hare Truck Svc.; Nor’lake, IL Pardo’s; Richmond, IN Parish Truck Sales; St.Rose, LA *Pierce Sales; Henrietta, TX Purpose; O’Fallon, IL Quick Tow. Equip.; N. Lin’hurst, NY Royal Truck Body; Paramount, CA Robert Young’s Auto & Truck; Roanoke, VA *Rose Ledge Co.; Erving, MA RPM Equipment; Houston, TX Stormin’s, Inc.; Ozark, AL Terrco; Philadelphia, PA Tim Halpin Equip; Miami, FL Tri-State Tow. Eqp. of NY; Westbury, NY Walsh Freightliner&Western Star, F.Myers, FL *Weld Built; Wyandanch, NY West End Service, Inc.; Ellicott City, MD Winn St. Sales; Burlington, MA Worldwide Equipment Sales; Rockdale, IL Zip’s Truck Eqp; New Hampton, IA

OTHER Absorbents *Burgess ENT., LLC.; Cortland, NC Air Helper Springs For Suspensions *Firestone Industrial Prod.; Carmel, IN Auto Auction, Impound TowLot.com; Overland Park, KS *Tracker Mgmt.; Cleveland, OH Auto Immobilizers (Boots) *Miti Mfg Co, Inc.; Grand Junct., CO Automatic Tire Chains *Onspot of No. Am., Inc.; Stratford, CT Back-Up Alarms *Federal Sig.Target Tech; Univ. Park, IL Benefits Network TowPartners; Keller, TX Billet Aluminum Accessories *RealWheels, Gurnee, IL Certified Mailing *One Form; Miami, FL Credit Card Processing Services Merchant Payment Serv.; Dayton, OH North American Bancard, NY, NY

*Tru-Hitch; Torrington, CT Filtration, Coolant Technolgy *The Penray Co.; Elk Grove Vlge, IL Flashlight *Lujan USA; Camillus, NY Fuel Tank Systems Transfer Flow Inc.; Chico, CA Global Position Systems (GPS) *AerComTec Int’l, Inc.; Aiken, SC Transportation Info. Sys.; N. Hollywood CA Immobilizers (Boots) Miti Manufacturers, Grand Jct, CO Impound Auto Auction TowLot.com; Overland Park, KS

Tire & Wheel Service Equip. ESCO/Eqp. Supply Co.; Brooksville, FL Toolboxes *American Eagle Accessories; Garner, IA *Phoenix USA; Cookeville, TN RC Industries, Inc. Elkhart, IN Tow Bar Lights *Blades Tow Right; Novi, MI *Custer Products; North Canton, OH Tow Bars *Automatic Eqp. Mfg.; Pender, NE Tow Business Skill Training *The Tow Program Guide, Naperville, IL

Locking Wheel Lug Removers *Steck Mfg.; Dayton, OH

Transmissions *Allison Trans.; Indianapolis, IN Weller Reman; Grand Rapids, MI, *ZF Industries; Vernon Hills, IL

Log Books Mayflower Publishing; Cranston, RI

Used Recovery Equipment Crawford Truck Sales; Lancaster, MA

Maintenance & Repair Schwartz Hino Truck Ctr; Shrewsbury, NJ

Vehicle Retarders *Jacobs Vehicle Sys; Bloomfield, CT

Manual Transmissions *Z.F. Industries; Vernon Hills, IL

Video Recordimg Systems *Pro-Vision Video Syst.; Grand Rapids, MI

Motorcycle Recovery Equip. Condor Products; Cortland, IL Motorcycle Transport Systems

Warning Light Systems *Sound Off, Inc.; Hudsonville, MI

Mud Flaps USA Flap; Aurora, IN Oil Dryants *Burgess ENT., LLC., Cortland, NC Onboard Scales Air-Weigh; Eugene, OR Parts, Service & Accessories A W Direct; Berlin, CT Fleet Engineers; Muskegon, MI *Goodall Mfg.; Eden Prarie, MN Int’l Truck & Engine Corp; Warrenville, IL *Sound Off, Inc.; Hudsonville, MI

Waste Oil Fired Heaters Lanair; Janesville, WI Norki Energy Systems, Poughkeepsie, NY Wheel Accessories *B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Prime Industries; Norfolk, VA *RealWheels Cover Co.; Gurnee, IL RV Stuff; Portland, OR Virgo Fleet Supplies; Brooklyn, NY Wheel Chocks Turtle Plastics; Lorain, OH Wheel Simulators *Phoenix USA, Inc, Cookeville, TN

Plastic & Metal Fenders & 1/4 Fenders Fleet Engineers; Muskegon, MI

Windshield Repair Equipment *Aegis Windshield Rpr.; Madison, WI

Publisher of Tech. Manuals *PRO-LOK®; Orange, CA

Wrecker Hydraulic Conversions *Kemp Mfg. Inc.; Birmingham, AL

Push Bumpers *Diversified Products; Jacksonville, FL Radio Remote Control *Microtronics., Inc.; Iola, KS Ride Control Products *Timbren Inds.; Niagara Falls, NY Security Electric Fence *Gallagher Security (USA); Elk Grove, IL Service Bodies Curry Supply Company; Curryville, PA

Compartment Matting/Liners Dri-Dek; Naples, FL Turtle Plastics; Lorain, OH

Side Pullers *B/A Products; Columbia, MD *Garwood/Feller; St. Mary’s, GA

Custom Seat Covers *Covercraft Industries; Pauls Valley, OK

Simulators *Phoenix USA; Cookeville, TN Prime Industries, Inc., Virgina Beach, VA

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Stainless Steel Accessories *RealWheels; Gurnee, IL

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Detach Units *Kemp Mfg,; Birmingham, AL Professional Dispatch Svc.; Sherwood, OR Emergency Traffic Control Equipment Dicke Safety Products; Downers Grove, IL

Stainless Steel Wheelace Prime Inds.; Virginia Beach, VA

Fenders *Phoenix USA, Cookeville, TN

Sub Hauler Copart Auto Auctions; Fairfield CA Salvage Direct, Inc., Titusville, PA

Fifth Wheel Equipment Kemp’s Mfg.; Birmingham, AL *Triple “K” Inds.; Canton, SD

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offers a complete online marketing package for the towing & recovery industry. We get you top placement on Goggle, Yahoo & Bing, mobile phones & GPS devices. All at affordable rates. Your number 1 provider of online marketing services in the towing & Wrecker Industry. We got you found on major search engines, mobile phones, GPS & OnStar systems. Visit 888-558-0006 www.towingguru.com

minum 3 and 4-car carriers feature a unique 4” extruded double boxed floor system with integral crossmembers every 2-3/4” to prevent torsion and bending within the body that can cause fatigue and cracking at the welds. Bed lengths are available from 19’ to 30’. Cab carrier comes standard with a 9,000 lb. planetary winch. Optional air free spool is available for all winches. For more information call Chevron at 800-8866400 or visit www.chevroninc.com.

CAR CARRIERS

Chevron’s Series 12 & 16 LCG’s are now available in both aluminum and steel featuring a LOW load angle for low clearance vehicles and HIGH dump angle for easy removal of disabled vehicles. The deck height is 5-7 inches lower than conventional carriers to provide increased load stability, allow for taller loads, and easy to reach and secure loads for transport. The LCG is also available in steel for Series 20, 30 and 40. For more information call Chevron at 800-886-6400 or visit www.chevroninc.com.

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Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. – The Dyna-Trak Rollback is

carrier which can be used as a conventional roll back or a recovery vehicle. The ability of the bed to rotate 180 degrees makes it ideal for recovery work in all types of environments, eliminating the need for additional equipment to recover vehicles. This unit is ideal for moving and setting PODS, picking up vehicles in parking lots or anywhere where work space is limited. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

safe, reliable, sleek, durable and dependable. With a 11,000 lb steel deck and a true usage of 19 ft or 21 ft of loading space. Available options like fold down, stationary or removable rails, deck mounted headboard or chassis mounted. The Dyna-Track has a manual wheel-lift or upgrade to a self-loading wheel-lift. All rollbacks feature independent dual hydraulic valve bodies. Call 800-8319299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

Equipment Sales & Service – Dynamic Self-Loader. For Northeast and regional sales call 800-243-7516 or 973-743-7516. Our courteous experienced sales and parts department staff will be happy to assist you. We welcome Technical questions. For all your full Service parts and Sales needs. visit www.esstrucksales.com.

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Jerr-Dan® 3- & 4-Car Carrier. Built to be efficient while providing maximum versatility, this 3- & 4-car carrier is over 1,000 lbs lighter than anything in its class. Jerr-Dan® STEELBEAM™ technology offers the weight saving, corrosion resistance of aluminum with the strength of steel. Plus, standard features like fixed polished aluminum raised rails and a rigid tubular steel subframe make this the carrier to own. Call 800.926.9666 or www.jerr-dan.com.

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Side Recovery System is engineered and built for the most demanding runs. It’s the largest and strongest in its class, almost fifty percent bigger and stronger than the leading competitor and it still fits within a 12” envelope. Standard Hydraulic Stabilizer legs assure fit with varying frame heights. The patent pending Pivoting Recovery Boom offers a swivel feature that allows recovery from either side. The patent pending Independent Hide-Away Flip Down Claw/Spade with Dual Stabilizing creates a solid foundation for any type of surface. With the boom locked into pulling position, The SRS is structurally capable of pulling from the font, side or rear. 800.926.9666. visit www.jerrdan.com.

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Jerr-Dan’s® Premium 6-ton Carrier. It has it all: brains, brawn and beauty. An optimized design offers 50% more strength without compromising weight. The exclusive 6 x 6 cross member system provides durable, even support without affecting payload capacity. Roll-formed rubrails offer better strength, and an exclusive cross ember/rubrail weld design reduces over 90% of direct welds to the sides of the rubrails for a clean, stream lined look. Call 800.926.9666 or visit www.jerr-dan.com.

Miller Industries – Century and Vulcan are the epitome of innovation with the patent-pending Low Center of Gravity (L.C.G.) line of carriers. Designed with a more user-friendly load angle, the 12 and 16 Series L.C.G. have decks that sit 5 to 6 inches lower than conventional carriers and 6 to 8 inches lower in the 20 and 30 Series L.C.G. For more details, visit www.millerind.com.

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ers with an extensive and comprehensive line of carriers under the brands of Century, Vulcan and Champion. From light-duty to heavy-duty industrial, Miller offers a carrier for almost any situation. Deck lengths range from 17_' to 30' and weight capacities run from 10,000 to 30,000 lbs. For more information on Miller Industries carriers, log on to visit www.millerind.com.

need from Rollbacks to Rollovers. We have many chain, web and cable assemblies available from stock and can custom manufacture to your specifications. Call (800) 327-3301 or visit www.baprod.com.

ELECTRONICS

RV Cams The Backup Camera Experts! We stock and support name-brand premium backup camera systems and parts. www.RVCams.com. 800-378-2267

designed service vehicle for auto club work, repair shops, auto repair garages, municipal and highway assist programs. This versatile service vehicle not only has storage for batteries, floor jacks, emergency repair equipment, but it also is equipped with an optional Dynamic "Stealth" Wheel Lift. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

CRANES

Software Dispatch AnywhereTM towing/road service management software in 3 editions for every business. The Visual Dispatch module integrates GPS from AVLocate, C3, DriverLocate, iTRAK, DriverOK, JETTTrack, StreetEagle, teletrac, TomTom, VehiclePath & more. TowMagic receives electronic dispatches from AAA, Asurion, Allstate, Coach-Net, Cross Country, Geico, NSD, Road America, Signature & USAC. The Motor Club Billing module adds automated billing with Cross Country, GEICO, NSD, Signature, USAC & more. Call 866-4376653 or www.dispatchanywhere.com.

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leader since 1986.We have traveled the road to becoming the leading manufacturer of automotive lock out equipment for towers in the US and Abroad. Our products have achieved the respect of car opening professionals worldwide due to the highest quality control and superb customer service, year after year. Call 305-6351011 or visit hightechtools.com

America’s fasting growing towing network is looking for the country’s best service providers. We believe in establishing win-win relationships with our network providers. We pay better rates than motor clubs, and we pay DAILY, if you prefer payment by bank transfer, we will issue payment within 48 hours of receiving your invoice, and we were the only network to implement an automatic fuel surcharge when prices dictated. 888295-2584 or www.townetwork.com

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vehicles from over the side of guard rails, down embankments, or stacked on one another. It is versatile enough to be used as a conventional 21' two car rollback. Add the "Dyna-Crane" to your present fleet of recovery vehicles to reduce many hours of hard work on recoveries and cleanup. Available in 6 different models and load capacities makes the "DynaCrane" the choice of many towing professionals and construction companies. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

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Rush Towing Systems – If you are in the market for a truck chassis, make Rush Towing Systems your next stop. Our knowledgeable, skilled sales specialists can spec the right truck and body to meet your unique needs. We offer a range of industryleading brands – Peterbilt, Ford, Hino, GMC, Isuzu and UD. Call 8775RUSHTOW or visit www.rushtowingsystems.com.

Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. "This is the slide-in unit that's built by the same craftsmen who created this concept almost three decades ago. It has a 3,500-lb. wheel lift with a 7,500-lb. tow capacity. Easy bolt-in installation with standard electric-over-hydraulic pump, or optional clutch pump. Two year warranty. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

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This is the original Sneeker. This fully hydraulic wheel lift extends from an undetectable position, under a pickup truck bumper, to a full 72" reach. The HTL3500 lift features self-loading fork arms, a fully extended lift capacity of 3,500 lbs. and a 7,800 lb. towing capacity. The HTL4000 lift makes an ideal addon wheel lift for tow trucks because of its in-close/out-of-the-way fit. Factory direct discounts available. Call 800-969-8246. To see a demonstration, www.sneekerlift.com

WHY PAY MORE We are the manufacturer that has been providing the recovery industry with slide in wheel lifts for over 10 years. Proud to be made in the USA. 877-593-6959 www.MINUTEMAN1.COM

you are in the market for a wheel lift, make Rush Towing Systems your next stop. We offer a variety of wheel lifts that will add efficiency and effectiveness to your fleet. Call 8775RUSHTOW or visit www.rushtowingsystems.com.

The FIFTHWHEELER by Zacklift is fully self-contained, turn-key, and fully loaded for the road. Every hydraulic and electrical connection is factory completed and internally routed through the FIFTHWHEELER. The only FIFTHWEELER Stifflegs in the industry, custom Aerodyne Toolboxes, Winch, and Permanent Mount options. Removable FIFTHWHEELER or Permanent rating to 40,000 lbs, 147. Visit www.zacklift.com or call 509-674-4426.

WHEEL LIFT ATTACHMENT

Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. – Our forklift attachment

Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. – Optional Dynamic frame

with auto load drawbar can move impounded vehicles damage free. The forklift attachment offers a damage-free wheel-lift system. It uses the unit's existing hydraulic system to operate. Once adapted it takes minutes to re-install. This allows the forklift operator to conveniently and economically move vehicles in a confined space without damage to the vehicle. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

fork attachment, easily outfitted to Dynamic wrecker models 701, 765, and 801. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

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Lift And Tow Universal Hidden Wheel Lift for your pick-up truck. Great for repo men, body shops & dealerships. Call 717-423-5557. Visit us on the web for more info at ww.liftandtow.com

Akins Jerr-Dan Towing Equipment, Landoll Sliding Axle Trailers, Minute Man Self-Loading wheel-lifts, and Wells Cargo Enclosed Trailers, Driver Locate GPS Tracking, Super Springs, 911 EP, Code 3, Federal, Whelen, Ramsey, Goodall and Zacklift. Call 815-725-4400, or visit www.NewTowTrucks.com and www.DriverLocate.com.

WRECKER BODIES

Chevron’s 1016 integrated medium-duty wrecker provides true versatility. The 1016 is designed for easily towing cars to medium duty trucks, and features a 16 ton recovery boom with a 93” reach for increased recovery capability. Standard equipment includes dual 15,000 lb. planetary winches, air free spool and spring assisted air tensioners. The underlift has a 87” reach and includes a variety of attachments. This lightweight, corrosion resistant aluminum modular side wrecker will be one of your most versatile tools. Call 800-886-6400 or visit www.chevroninc.com

Danco is a leading manufacturer of high performance towing, recovery, and hauling equipment. We are a family owned and operated company that has the personal touch and our customer’s interest. With over 35 years of business experience we know that quality, integrity, and customer service makes lasting customer relations.Call 800-453-2626 or visit www.dancoproducts.com

Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. – Dynamic wrote the book on autoloaders. For almost 3 decades, Dynamic has produced the very best autoloader. This 701 unit is a must for towers looking to get the job done quicker and safer. Standard equipment includes aluminum rock guards, tire spacer blocks and inside controls. Many options available. Choose the Lightning or Classic body. Offers a robust 5000-lb.wheel-lift. Ned a full 90- degree hook up, here’s your best in class autoloader. Industry’s only standard 3-year warranty with a purchasable 4- and 5year warranty. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. – 765 Series. For you rotation guys that want even more than you need the 765 is the bigger brother of the 701 that handles it all but with even more beef. Nobody else has anything like this! Dynamic is now offering the 765 Series Medium Duty Recovery Unit. The 765 offers a very capable 6,500 lb fully extended self loading wheel lift that can be outfitted with frame forks and is still rated at 6,500 lbs. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

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Dynamic Towing Equipment & Mfg. Offers the original self-loader in a medium-duty version with an 8,500-lb. lift, fully extended with frame forks & a 16-ton recovery boom clad with twin 10,000-lb. winches. Direct to valve body manual controls are standard. No rods or cables to rust. Optional stainless body available. Winches upgradable to suit needs. Industry's only standard 3-year warranty with a purchasable 4- 7 5-year warranty Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

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Equipment Sales & Service –

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unit is an ideal addition to your fleet for automobile towing, 5th wheel, gooseneck and trailer towing. With a 3500 lb or optional 5000 lb underbody self loader wheel lift is fully hydraulic and perfect for dual rear wheel pickups. Ideal for light duty towing with underbody mounting, in cab controls, and removable jaws. The Stealth lays flat on the ground for a low clearance hookup. If you need to go unnoticed, Stealth is the wheel life of choice. Call 800-831-9299 or visit www.dynamictow.com.

Chevron 404 Autogrip. For Northeast and regional sales call 800-243-7516 or 973-743-7516 our courteous experienced sales and parts department staff will be happy to assist you. Technical questions welcome. For all your full Service Parts and Sales needs www.esstrucksales.com.

thing with the 50-Ton Integrated Wrecker. It has the longest underlift reach in its class – 181” past the tailboard. It also has the longest 3 stage recovery boom – 291” past the tailboard. Plus, it has the only boom featuring marked ratings with 5 positions. It’s total power, versatility and integrity. Call 800.926.9666 or visit www.jerrdan.com.

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Jerr-Dan® Do more – better and faster with the Jerr-Dan® MPL selfloader. The headboard gives you best in class visibility. The clear deck top means more space for storage. And the patented LOCKLINK over center locking device keeps the arm behind the tire, and the adjustable underlift level stop assist system lets you get set up quickly. Call 800.926.9666 or visit www.jerr-dan.com.

Lynch Chicago is a proud distributor of Miller Industries. We carry a Large Inventory of New and Used Rollbacks, Selfloaders, Wreckers and Heavy Units. Lynch Chicago has the Area’s Largest Parts Inventory, a Full Service Repair Center and a Complete Body Shop. Visit us at www.lynch-chicago.com or call 800344-2397.

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Miller Industries Distributor covering Ohio, WV, and Northern VA. With two convenient locations in Mineral Wells, WV and Woodbridge, VA, we offer both new and used towing and recovery equipment with full service and parts departments. Visit us at www.mathenymotors.com to view our wide selection of inventory and parts. Matheny Motors has been in the truck equipment business since 1922. Call Mineral Wells WV at 800284-4418 or Woodbridge, VA at 866499-9126.

heavy-duty recovery leader with its distinctive and advanced rotator series. The innovative line-up includes Century rotators with 30-, 40-, 60-, and 75-ton capacities that can be outfitted with multiple outrigger and winch options, as well as more than 360 degrees of boom rotation. Get details at www.millerind.com.

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duty towing market cornered with the all-encompassing line-ups from Century and Vulcan. Between the two brands, Miller offers everything from autoloaders to conventional models to integrated units Find out more about Century and Vulcan light-duty equipment at www.millerind.com..

to chance when it comes to medium-duty towing and recovery equipment. Thanks to the versatility of both Century and Vulcan, Miller provides applications that can tow a variety of vehicles and successfully perform multiple recoveries, including sidepulls. Visit www.millerind.com for details.

lead the way in the field of heavyduty integrated towing and recovery products. The broad Century line-up includes units with capacities ranging from 20 to 50 tons and that feature a unique weight-forward design that results in increased payload without compromising strength. More information is available at www.millerind.com.

bring more than two decades worth of heavy-duty integrated experience to the towing and recovery table. With four technologically superior units providing a wide range of capacities and options, Vulcan's heavy-duty integrated V-50, V-70, V100 and SP850-XP fill any tower's bill. Log on to www.millerind.com to learn more.

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New England Truckmaster – Specializes in Custom Built orderwreckers, carriers, light and heavy duty. Sales, service, financing, and installation. Full line Miller Distributor. Call 800-481-0501 or visit www.netruckmaster.com

Purpose Wrecker Sales has been the leading supplier of towing equipment for over 25 years. We are a distributor for Miller Industries. Visit us at www. purposewrecker.com or call 636-639-9700.

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