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One Truck at a Time

A tow operator in North Bend, Ore., has been advised by the planning commission that he cannot park more than one of his tow trucks at a time outside his home.

Neighbors of North Bend Towing began complaining of heavy tow-truck traffic disrupting the residential area.

The tower received a permit from the city to operate the accounting portion of his business in the residential area in 1986. That permit also allowed parking for one tow truck. In recent years he began parking a second truck at the residence.

He applied for a parking permit for the second vehicle after complaints began piling up. He cited the fact that he and his son-in-law, both residents of the home, drove trucks for the company.

The application was denied because the second truck gives the residential area a commercial look, which violates city codes. Source: theworldlink.com.

Scottsboro Changes Rotation Rules

The Scottsboro (Ariz.) City Council approved amendments to the city ’s wrecker rotation service at the request of police following questions about one of the wrecker services having dropped its insurance.

The council agreed to have the police department named as a second party on a wrecker service company ’s liability insurance, which will aid the police department in knowing if the wrecker services are keeping insurance.

With the council’s approval, the police department will now be able to investigate allegations of unreasonable charges. There are currently four local wrecker services on the police department’s rotation. Source: thedailysentinel.com

Houston (Texas) police recently rolled out their Towed Vehicle Reporting Management System, an online search mechanism for citizens to locate a vehicle that has been towed to an impound lot in a nonconsent scenario.

The TVRMS allows police to manage towing operations and have a central location for citizens to use when trying to locate their towed vehicle.

It is expected that the system will streamline all aspects of the towing process in the Houston area allowing an easier method for owners to search for information about their vehicle. Once the search is initiated, the system will tell the owner where their vehicle is being stored and the approximate fee and rate to be paid upon pickup.

There is a section of the site dedicated to towing companies who wish to apply, such as: Tow Truck Company Application, Booting Company Application, and Storage Lot Application. Source: www.findmytowedcar.com.

Houston Implements Tow Search System

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Check Out What’ s NEW and HOT!

Car-Go-Net Parts Containment

Industrial Netting’s Car-Go-Net containment netting prevents loose parts of damaged cars from falling off tow trucks during transport. The disposable Car-Go-Net is designed to cover the full width of the car in a single pass, and is available in a variety of widths and lengths. The netting is extruded from orange colored resin to provide maximum visibility. www.industrialnetting.com

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Marker Series Features Two-Wire Install

TowMate’s new Power-Link PLC2/PLC2.5 Series marker light/flasher combo is a two-wire install that replaces existing markers; the Series uses high-intensity LEDs for optimum visibility. Features include: • Select from multiple flash patterns with the wave of a magnet. • Available in 2” and 2.5” grommet-mount lenses. • Amber, red or clear lenses. • Operates with PLC-TX (sold separately). • Lifetime warranty. www.towmate.com

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Reduce Boom, Rope Friction

Lube-A-Boom’s friction-reducing lubricants are specialty lubricants to protect tow booms and cables. The synthetic lubricant contains Teflon particles held in suspension that are claimed to last longer than conventional petroleum-based greases. Teflon particles in Lube-A-Boom fill surface irregularities for a smoother, flatter surface for any contact. Products in the company’s Lube-A-Pak include: • Lube-A-Boom in 15-oz. aerosol, 14-oz. cartridge and Dry Film. • Lube-A-Gear, 12-oz. aerosol. • Lube-A-Rope, 16-oz. aerosol. • Lube-A-Pin, 14-oz. cartridge. www.lubeaboom.com

Flexibility with Telescopic and Traveling-Axle Trailers

55-Ton Telescopic Trailer

The multi-purpose Talbert 55-Ton Hydraulic Detach Telescopic Trailer suits a variety of loads with its telescopic deck that extends from 30’ to 50’, and 20” loaded deck height.

The spread axle capabilities allow a 2 + 2 or a 3 + 1 configuration, and its tandem axle features connections for a third axle that can be flipped or removed. The unit also is equipped with connections for a future fourth axle.

The trailer is engineered with a pinned and hinged gooseneck extension that can be flipped. The ability to flip or remove the third axle and flip the gooseneck extension means during empty travel the overall trailer length can be less than 53’.

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55-Ton Telescopic Trailer

SSTA 5053 Trailer

The traveling-axle SSTA 5053 has a 50-ton capacity, 6degree load angle and a 14-degree dump angle making it suitable as a general-purpose trailer, or for the easy loading and unloading of non-operating equipment and pieces with lower ground clearance.

Features include T-1 and 80K steel-beam framework, air-ride suspension, two-speed landing gear, hub-piloted steel disc wheels, and side and center tie-down slots.

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SSTA 5053 Trailer

Talbert Manufacturing’s specialty-built trailer and transport systems feature the multi-purpose 55-Ton Telescopic Trailer and traveling-axle SSTA 5053 Trailer. www.talbertmfg.com

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