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TOWING INSURANCE | FINANCING FACTS

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AN EXPERT WITNESS: Is It Still “Experience” When You’re Doing It Wrong INSIGHTFUL TALK: The Holiday Season

FUEL 4 THOUGHT: Goals Map-Out Your Actions

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Tow Professional Top Products & Services 2021

Jerr-Dan 5th Annual Slow Down, Move Over Rally Women of Towing HAAS Alert

an expert Witness BY JAMES E. LEWIS ///

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Is It Still “Experience” When You’re Doing It Wrong

TOWERS

INSURANCE

INSIGHTFUL TALK BY DAN MESSINA ///

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The Holiday Season

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Sierra Pacific

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Austin Insurance

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Fuel 4 Thought BY D.J. HARRINGTON CSP

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Goals Map-Out Your Actions

FINANCING FACTS MUST KNOW’S BEFORE FINANCING

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Professional Your Resource for Towing & Recovery

As this copy hits your hand, 2021 is now in the rearview mirror! 2019 to current day has been a trial for many families! I have a wife and child that have faced various health battles throughout the year, and I just lost my mom in September. I have friends that have lost

PUBLISHER Darian Weaver President & Publisher darian@towprofessional.com

children, brothers, sister, mothers, fathers, businesses, and jobs over these past years. That reminds me why the rearview mirror is so insignificant compared to the front windshield. We have to look back and remember those challenging times, but if we focus on that small mirror, we will never be able to drive well going forward. Let us make 2022 the year of focusing on going forward! In this issue we bring you our Top Products & Services for the 2021 Issue. The

PRODUCTION Shirley Ogburn Editor Clint Cabiness Creative Director clint@dialedinmediagroup.com

Top Products Issue contains products & services from your favorite suppliers in the industry and can be extremely helpful for yearly budget planning! Dan Messina’s Insightful Talk on the “Holiday Season,” D.J. Harrington drops some “Fuel for Thought” reminding us that our “Goals Map out our Actions,” and finally our Expert Witness James Lewis asks “Can Doing it Wrong Count for Experience”?

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS D. J. Harrington CSP James E . Lewis Dan Messina Darian Weaver

In this issue we will look at service providers: Insurance companies competing in this market and allow them to relay information on how they can help you navigate and choose what works best for your business. Our Feature on Finance also provides us with valuable information on Financing. Jeremy Tsakiris, Vice President of Sales for Alliance Funding explains “Financing Facts: Must Knows before Financing.” We hope you enjoy this issue, and we appreciate your readership and support over the past 10 + years! Hug your family, stay safe and hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Till the next issue, be safe!

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Jerr-Dan Introduces JD25 INT to Replace Current 25 Ton Wrecker HAGERSTOWN, Md. —Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) and a single brand leader in the towing and recovery industry, announces the JD25 INT, a new replacement model for its current 25 ton wrecker. Available in both single and tandem axle body configurations, this updated heavy duty integrated wrecker is ideal for towing medium and heavy duty trucks, buses and tractor trailers. Designed to meet the needs of today’s tower, the all new underlift, with a rated capacity of 32,000 lbs. retracted and 15,000 lbs. fully extended at 134”, has the power and reach to handle every day heavy duty towing needs.

The newly designed boom, rated at 50,000 lbs. fully retracted and 16,000 lbs. fully extended at a 30-degree angle, features 134” of reach off the tailboard, giving the operator the ability to undeck trucks, load/unload cargo, or perform vehicle recoveries and uprights with ease. The unit comes standard with two 25,000 lb. Ramsey 2-speed winches and an optional fully proportional wireless remote featuring 2-speed winch control and winch free-spool 6

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engagement. The new tailboard comes standard with 4 D-rings, air and electrical hook ups, and rear stabilizers equipped with D-rings and 3-position spade feet allowing the operator to maximize the truck’s performance. “This new and improved 25 ton integrated heavy-duty wrecker combines Jerr-Dan quality, durability and reliability with industry-leading features. Based on Voice of Customer feedback, we’ve increased boom and underlift capabilities, and improved control functionality,” said Heath Fassnacht, director of sales at Jerr-Dan. “The JD25 INT is competitivelypriced and delivers unprecedented productivity and the ability to successfully complete a wide range of towing and recovery operations with significant benefits for owners and operators.” Other features of the redesigned JD25 INT wrecker include: • Touchlink control system for lighting & winches with integrated E-stop • Optional Touchlink in-cab underlift control panel • Fully proportional electric/hydraulic controls for driver’s side control station with fewer moving parts to reduce maintenance time and cost (e.g. push/pull cables) • Base body supports both single and tandem axle applications For more information on the new and improved JD25 INT, go to: www.jerrdan.com/en/equipment/wreckers/ heavy-duty/integrated.

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5th Annual Slow Down, Move Over Rally

es Passmore owner of Classic Towing & Automotive held the 5th annual “Slow Down, Move Over” Rally on December 5th, 2021. This rally starts in Hueytown , Alabama followed by a parade of 130 + trucks to Tuscalossa, Al. The rally had everyone taken care of with food trucks, bounce houses for the kids, live music, first responders and towers from across the state. This event continues to grow attended by many tow owners, family members, local fire, and state police. The rally helps to spread the word and educate the public on the dangers facing our responders, and the loss of life that is happening from careless, and distracted drivers. This is a loss unfortunately Wes Passmore knows

too well, losing a driver John Hubbard to a motorist that failed to move over one lane, striking and fatally 8

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5th Annual Slow Down, Move Over Rally CONTINUED Funding, Passmore Automotive, and Tow Professional Magazine stepped in this year to be a part of sponsoring this rally. The support is appreciated and goes a long way towards public awareness and reminding our Tow Professionals that we have their back and are striving to ensure their safety on the job! Tow Professional Magazine for the third year in a row, petitioned Governor Kay Ivey to set aside a month as “Slow Down, Mover Over, “to educate the public and drive awareness. We are happy to say the request was granted and will be announcing which month soon. We urge you to be active in your state associations, national association, and get to know your local legislators. One by one we can have influence. Thanks again for all that attended and supported the rally, be safe and God Bless till next year!

injuring John. Wes has led a tireless journey to inform the public of the dangers towers face when responding to motorist. With the events growth, it has also picked up sponsors. Towbook, Insurance Hub, Progressive Insurance, Austin Hinds Motors, Knox Auto Parts, My Company

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ow do you feel about change? No, not the change in your pocket. The change that happens. The definition of change is to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone. We all know that change is inevitable. There is change that just happens with no regard to how we feel about it. And there is also change that we make for ourselves. I’ll admit that I love change. I will also admit that is a rarity. Would I prefer to be in the driver’s seat of that change? Heck yeah, but it does not always happen that way. However, I do my best to be the one in control of that change. These past two years, we have not been too much in control of what has happened. Those changes happened to be monumental, wouldn’t you say? 14

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By Michelle Sukow We just had to figure it how to deal with it. We cannot always control what that change is going to be, but we can control how we respond to it. I tell my guys all the time, “Just wait 5 minutes. The phone will ring and the plan with change!” Am I not right?

Over the years, I have learned that you can either be the change maker or you must just go with what changes. In towing, we need more change makers! We can be the change needed for this industry or someone else will make the changes for us. That too is inevitable. A great example in this industry is the role women are making for themselves. We are not just answering phones and staying in the office anymore. There are strong women who want more. We are literally driving the change in this industry because more women are driving the trucks! More and more women are making the day-today decisions and owning their own companies. More

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Women of Towing women are joining associations and are the driving force behind substantial changes we are seeing in this industry. I want to continue to see everyone working towards positive and professional changes in this industry. We need to take control of our future. I do not want someone who has no clue about our industry to do it for us. How can we do that? Join your state associations. Join the Towing & Recovery Association of America (TRAA- the industries national association). You can join the WTRAA- Women of the Towing & Recovery Association of America. How can you make a difference? Your membership is tow-fold. One, there is power in numbers. Two, it takes money to open opportunities. Get active! Get involved! Join a committee and work with others to

make the change. The more people; the more that gets done. There are committees in all areas like education and legislation. Let’s be the change. Let’s make the changes we know we need. Get in the driver’s seat and take the control. So many good things happened for our industry because of the change maker in our associations. Let’s make 2022 even better.

Michelle Sukow is owner of HDM Towing & Truck Center in Lake Mills, WI which opened in April of 2000. Her passion for the industry has driven her to be actively involved both on the state and national levels. In 2018, Michelle’s passion for helping others directed her to start MichelleSukow.com where she helps others live their best lives both personally and professionally.

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Slow Down and Move Over through connected car apps and navigation platforms such as Waze. This year, hundreds of towing fleets across the country have joined thousands of fire and EMS departments, law enforcement agencies, DOTs, and other roadside operators on Safety Cloud. Together, these fleets delivered more than one billion driver alerts through the service, helping to reduce the risk of collision for operators nationwide. Many fleets took advantage of Safety Cloud integration options, which allow operators to activate Safety Cloud protection on existing telematics and fleet management platforms including Samsara, Webfleet, TOPS Dispatch, and more. HAAS Alert also continued work in bringing its digital alerts to more drivers and advocating for tow operator safety in the automotive industry. This fall, international automaker Stellantis, the company behind leading brands including Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge, announced that it would begin testing Safety Cloud alerts directly in the infotainment systems of its newer vehicles. HAAS Alert says that more exciting news about digital alerting in consumer vehicles is expected to come in the months ahead. In addition, HAAS Alert partnered with the International Towing & Recovery Museum, the Wall of the Fallen, and tow fleets across the country in a nationwide campaign to

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Is It Still “Experience”

When You’re Doing It Wrong

haven’t lost one yet! I’ve been doing it this way for 20 years and haven’t had a problem! That’s the way I was taught! My boss has been doing it like this for a long time! Of all the phrases and sayings I hear regularly, those strike me the most as scary and ignorant. Tough language? Tough love? Sorry, not sorry. I guess I will keep preaching this lesson until I quit seeing all of these shortcuts out there on the highway and during recoveries. 22

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My travels have given me the ability to see towing companies operate in just about every state in the union, except Alaska and Hawaii, mostly because I haven’t been to either state in over 30 years. Just about every day, I see a flatbed rolling down the highway with one chain on the rear of a vehicle. I see wheel lift trucks with no safety chains, no wheel straps, and no tow lights. I see heavy trucks towing loaded tractor-trailers without safety chains. I see driveshafts and axles still in place while in tow. I’ve been to truck dealerships where

“One chain wonders? Shortcuts? No straps? No safety chains?

We could blame these issues on lack of knowledge, lack of training, or lack of understanding, but I’d have to call your bluff on that.”

a tractor was towed in from the rear and the only thing securing the steering wheel is the seatbelt looped in a simple fashion.

“experience”? If you’re violating every standard in the industry, as well as securement rules for the state and nation, is it “experience”?

I’ve issued this same challenge several times, and certainly during my seminars at tow shows: If you claim five, ten, or even 20 years’ worth of experience, but you are doing it wrong, is it really

Although I generally dislike analogies, if you claim to have 20 years’ experience as a carpenter, but the deck you just built looks like it was erected by a junior high school trades class, is it “experience”? I

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mean, could you sell that product to other homeowners on a regular basis, or would word get around that you’re sloppy and incompetent? One chain wonders? Shortcuts? No straps? No safety chains? We could blame these issues on lack of knowledge, lack of training, or lack

of understanding, but I’d have to call your bluff on that. It’s just laziness and ignorance. You can google the correct hook up of a flatbed or wheel lift truck and see how it’s done. Heck, I’ll bet there are 10,000 videos on YouTube out there to show you step-by-step. I referred to YouTube training in a previous article, and

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even though I don’t like that method as a primary source of training, it’s better than nothing. Another factor I see in our industry is that the guys and girls taking shortcuts and doing things wrong usually talk the loudest about how good they are. Have you ever wondered why the people with the least amount of knowledge on a subject usually shout the loudest about them being experts? There is an actual psychological

For example, an amateur chess player with a few wins under their belt might enter a tournament and think they are much better than they are, only to be surprised when the masters and professionals at the game defeat them soundly. Just in case you wondered, that’s your ego talking, and not your common sense and rational, realistic thoughts. Back to the folks who claim “they haven’t lost one yet.” You will. And when you do, it’ll cost you more than you ever imagined. It’ll cost you your job, sure, but you can and will be named as a negligent party in a legal claim – a “separate civil litigant” - the tow company will be named, also, but they have an “out,” and rightly so. They trained you and documented the training. It was you who chose to take shortcuts out of laziness or lack of concern, and when all the pieces fall into place, the expert witness investigates, the lawyers write out their summaries, and a judge gets to rule on the case, you lose.

phenomenon that has been studied and named. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias whereby people with limited knowledge or competence in a given intellectual or social domain greatly overestimate their own knowledge or competence in that domain relative to objective criteria or to the performance of their peers or of people in general.

I’ve often said that I’d much rather have a 22-year-old guy or girl with good training, only six months of experience, and doesn’t take shortcuts tow my prized possession instead of some loudmouthed yayhoo who claims 20 years of experience but is doing it all wrong. If you truly can’t see the end result of an incident involving your shortcuts, I really can’t help you. You’ll have to just learn the hard way. And I guess I will keep preaching this lesson until I quit seeing all of these shortcuts out there on the highway and during recoveries.

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The Holiday Season I

was thinking about writing an article about the business side of towing, but because it’s the holiday season I want to talk about what towing means to me. I want to look at the positive things that I encountered in my 25 plus years in the towing industry: 1. Towing provided me a great lifestyle 2. It gave me relationships that will never end 3. It provided opportunities allowing me to grow my business Things to be thankful for: let’s start with all the towing media companies that support our industry. I had the

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opportunity to write articles for American Towman Magazine, Tow Times magazine, and Tow Professional magazine. All of them allowed me to hold seminars at their tow shows and educate the industry on private property towing. Just to show you how successful my seminars were, I was holding a seminar at one of the shows. After the class 2 lawyers from Colorado came up to me and told me they wanted to learn about private property towing. I gave them a video I had made about private property towing and over the course of the next year they would call and I would answer their questions. A few years later a tow company in Dallas came to me and wanted to buy my company. I sold it to him

and he operated the business for the next 4 years very successfully. We were having lunch one day and he told me he was selling the company I sold him. Jokingly, I asked him who he talked into buying the company. He said it was crazy, he was sitting in his office one day and two lawyers from Colorado walked in and said they wanted to buy his company. He sold it to them and today it is still running strong. I have met people from the magazines that I have known for 25 years and will be friends forever. They gave me a platform that allowed me to meet many towers from all over the country. I never had children of my own, but 20 years ago I met a tower from Virginia that I adopted as my temporary son. We meet up once a year in Baltimore and I refer to him as son and he calls me pops. Recently I met a tower in Syracuse, New York that I now call my son as well. Let’s talk about the towers I have met over the years. When you do seminars all over the country you meet and build relationships with many towers. We partied together, we drank together, and more importantly we shared business ideas. When I started my latest company (TowTrax) I needed money so I reached out to big investors I had some big fish lined up when the epidemic hit. All my big investors went and hid. I decided to reach out to the people in the industry. In my first round we raised $250,000 and in my second round I raised over $700,000. I did it with people from the industry. It amazed me that I talked to towers in: 1. Oregon 2. Minnesota 3. Wisconsin 4. Pennsylvania 5. Michigan 6. Alabama www.towprofessional.com

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These are people I never met, and they did not know me other than what they learned from googling Dan Messina. They all invested in TowTrax and I call on them when TowTrax needs to make major decisions. I flew to their locations to meet them personally. I remember going to Pennsylvania to meet with a potential investor. We stood behind his shop and I threw the ball to his dog while he asked questions. When we were done, he said to go in and tell Kim to write a check. If you would like information about investing call me. I don’t want to talk about my success. All these stories are a reflection of the industry I love. I know it’s hard and you feel like you would sell tomorrow if you could. But again, look back at what you have and all the rewards of the industry. There are resources that you can call to get you through anything. I tell my wife we are blessed at what we have and how we got there. I did not do it alone; I called on the industry. I’ll turn 74 in a few months, but I’m not done yet. Two years ago, I started TowTrax. A phone platform that provides tow companies with free tows. I have several thousand companies registered and receiving tows from TowTax. In less than a year we are doing a million two in revenue. Something’s I am looking to working on in the next few months are: 1. A tow academy – This will be the biggest challenge in the future. I talked to tow companies all over the country; they all have the same problem. We need drivers. I’m working with a tow company in Dallas that will provide a location with a training facility that will be perfect. I’m talking to |

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the California Towing Association who has a training program that we could use to start. I’m missing two components, instructors, and students. I have some ideas but I could use your help with some ideas. 2. Cut Insurance – One major expense is getting insurance

for your company especially if you have an accident. I want to create a self-insurance program for our industry. Who knows more about what we need than the tow company itself. Imagine never worrying about getting insurance if you have an

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accident. I had a friend in Dallas who had a major accident, the first one in over 20 years. It almost put her out of business getting insurance and I’m sure they are paying dearly for what they have. 3. Electric Cars – If the government has its way everyone will have an electric car. As an industry we will need training on how to tow these cars without damages or injuries. I’m working with a group that could get us what we need. Its my plan to work with the towing associations to offer this training. It’s a good class they can provide their members and make money for their association at the same time. I feel these are the three challenges of 2022 and I believe, as an industry, they can be overcome. As you look forward to Santa to see if he is bringing you a rotator, look back at what you have and be thankful. It’s all about the great people in the industry.

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Goals Map-Out Your Actions

ell, it’s here already! Out with the old and in with the new, right? I knew it was coming but so many things happened in 2021 that made me think planning for the 2022 would be my biggest challenge yet. Listening to the news these days, you’ll hear about doom and gloom everywhere. Covid still seems to raise its negative head with variants still in play. Many employees are losing their jobs for lack of proper protocol set by the government or employers while others are using this as an opportunity to branch out and become business owners. That’s not all. Everyone is experiencing higher prices on just about everything from staples to Christmas wish lists and others loot and burn as if it was their job. While pushing the grocery cart down the pet aisle yesterday, I noticed shelves were almost bare while the posted sign read, LIMIT TWO PLEASE,

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and then later I noticed that my favorite salad at a national chicken place down the street had raised its price. They’re really forcing us to change our plans. I never thought in a million years that I would see things change so quickly. Unfortunately, it has. If you haven’t decided what you need to accomplish in 2022, it should be your IMMEDIATE goal today. So, set your mind in the right direction. When you think better, you’ll plan better. I’ve said it before, “Successful people plan.” Find your pad of paper and pen and let’s get started NOW. By now, successful people have probably already decided what their goals are. They plan early and maneuver or change their goals when appropriate. You might think you don’t have time to plan because you kind of know what you want to do. That’s not really a plan. Maybe things kept you from working on goals for the New Year. I get it, but it’s never too late to

start planning, especially when what you’ve planned to do doesn’t seem to be working. Problems or negative people within your business can distract you, but don’t let them side-track or stop you from planning and completing your business and personal goals. Maybe you wanted to add a new product or technique to your business. Put a pencil to it first. On your yellow pad of paper, make two columns, PROS and the CONS, listing all the benefits of the DO’s and DONT’s in those separate columns. If financing what you want to accomplish in the New Year is a problem, see what creative ways you can use to secure the financing. I’ve found that works very well for me. Word of warning though. Don’t let the plan you decide to implement be in control of your time. You are in control of your plan. After you decide what your goal is for 2022, divide it up into smaller parts. Adding a completion date to each of the things you want to accomplish is an important part of planning. Sometimes, a plan needs to be tweaked to make it work. So don’t overwhelm yourself in planning your goals for this year. Making a goal that is too large to complete in 2022 might need to be planned in stages and completed over 12-18 months or more. It’s your goal, so plan accordingly. Okay, back to dividing up goals into smaller pieces.

Smaller goals are easier to achieve each day, week, or month instead of trying to accomplish it quickly. Excessive stress can make you sick and kill any desire to complete your goals. Suppose for the moment that you were planning a trip from the East to West coast by car. Most certainly, the trip couldn’t be completed in one day, so you would divide up your trip by pre-planning your stops at certain cities across the country without pushing yourself every day. So, look at your 2022 goals as your trip to success. Map your actions and goals as if it’s a trip across country. If you’re implementing a new technique, get started by planning to meet with someone whose offering it. If you don’t start on your road to success, you’ll not accomplish what you wanted to by the end of the year. My friend, Les Brown, a renowned speaker, and author, said it best, “Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.” Here’s what Tony Robbins says, “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” Wonderful advice. So, make 2022 come to life by setting your goals and mapping your road to success. See you next time.

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Every year, we give you our roundup of the hottest products and services that have come across our desks from manufacturers, dealers, and service providers in the towing market.

his year’s list spans an impressive amount of categories, including towing software, GPS, damaged vehicle movement systems, synthetics, tools, lights, and many others. This issue should be your company’s wish list going into the new year, as you continue to evaluate and select products to help you operate your towing facility more effectively and efficiently. In every issue through the year, every single product or service we cover in the magazine is there because we think it’s something that you will find useful, so we’re excited about each and every one in all of our issues. Our sole mission is to help you make purchasing decisions, so we’re all about products, all the time. This list reflects the “best of the best.” It is a great time to be an owner of a towing or repossession company, because the market is overflowing with options for great products and services for your facility. Here are some of the products and services that stood out to us this year:

JERR-DAN MPL-40 Light Duty Wrecker

he Jerr-Dan MPL-40 light duty wrecker offers an 8-ton integrated recovery boom, a 4,000 lb. selfloading underlift that features an Underlift Level Stop Assist System ®, and a modular aluminum body. With the standard adjustable auto-level stop assist system, the underlift will automatically halt when it is level to the ground. This alerts the operator to extend the self-

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locking L-Arms at the necessary level to complete the pick. Setting the underlift and L-Arms to be aligned at the perfect level is essential during any pick, but especially during negatively sloped recovery situations. The JerrDan MPL-40 model offers either Single or Dual Winch Options with a winch capacity of 8,000 lbs. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com

JERR-DAN 8.5 Ton XLP Medium Duty Carrier

err-Dan’s carrier line includes standard, medium, heavy-duty, multi-car, and industrial models. The 8.5 Ton XLP is versatile enough to handle the work of a light duty carrier but designed and engineered to handle the toughest jobs of a medium duty carrier. With a 17,000 lb. structural capacity available in steel or aluminum, this medium duty carrier is available with deck lengths of 22 ft. to 30 ft., 96 in. or 102 in. wide, and dock stabilizer or wheel lift options of 3,000 lb., 3,500 lb., 4,000 lb., or 5,000 lb. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com

JERR-DAN JD50/60 HDR1000 Rotator

he strength and stability of Jerr-Dan’s 50/60 Rotator come from the scissor-style outriggers and unique torsion frame design. This rotator has the strongest platform in the industry. It allows for 41 ft. of boom reach and a 360-degree load chart. Customers can choose between S100 Outriggers or S130 Outriggers that offer 191 in. or 220 in. spreads. A 50K main boom winch is standard, and 20K auxiliary boom winches are optional. The independent knee boom underlift is offered in various configurations. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com

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Hino L Series Trucks

he all new Hino L Series trucks, replacing our conventional lineup. Now known as the L6 and L7, you’ll immediately see the new exterior design including a bolder front fascia and optional LED headlights to make sure you’re able to safely navigate the roads in style. Open the door and you’ll be greeted with a re-engineered interior with highend automotive grade finishes built with commercial use durability and an eye towards increased functionality. New steering wheel controls, a large 7” LCD multi-information display, more storage and increased leg room all make your “office” safer and more comfortable. Speaking of safety, the new Hino L Series has integrated an entire suite of new safety systems to ensure you and your cargo get where they need to be quickly and safely. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Collision Mitigation System (CMS) Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Active Cruise Control (ACC) and a driver’s seatbelt sensor are all there to protect you mile after mile.

Last but not least, the new L series is maximizing your business’s functionality with new wheelbase options, extended cab and crew cab configurations. No matter what your business needs, there’s a Hino L Series there to help you do more. WWW.HINO.COM

HINO XL Series

he Hino conventional models have been the fastest growing medium duty trucks for years. It started with great aerodynamics, functionality, and durability, and has continued with leading edge connectivity. The great just got better. The Hino XL Series sports an all-new automotive grade interior, a host of new advanced safety equipment, and larger cab configurations for more versatility than ever before. Available in day, extended and crew cab configurations, Hino XL Series trucks are ideal for applications ranging from 33,000 lbs. to 62,000 lbs. GVWR. Factoring in the industry’s leading support of HinoWatch and available HinoCare and it’s easy to see why Hino is the fastest growing medium duty truck brand in the U.S.A. - POWER ON. WWW.HINO.COM

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Custom Built Manufacturing

he Custom Built Manufacturing team is eager to collaborate with you to create the perfect tow truck, keeping your fleet modern and efficient. Together we will design your wrecker keeping in mind everything from rotator size and frame reinforcement, right down to accessories like chains and straps. • CUSTOM ALUMINUM BED SIDE FABRICATION • WRECKERS AND ROTATORS RANGING FROM 15 TON TO 80 TONS. • TRUCK FRAME REINFORCEMENT • TOWING ACCESSORIES Quality is number One at Custom Built Mfg. LLC using quality American made steel, aluminum, fasteners, hydraulics, cables, and as many accessories whenever possible. Custom Built means just that, handcrafted and hand-fit for precise long-life operation. For more information, visit www.custombuiltmfg.com

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Dynamic Radius Flatbed

ynamic created the Original Self-Loading Wheel-Lift that has become the most sought-after technology in the towing industry. The idea of the self-loading wheel-lift system came from a need of faster and safer operation for recovery agents. To continue with the efforts of creating the safest recovery vehicles on the market. The Dynamic Radius is a 240º rotating car carrier, allowing for quicker and safer recovery where limited space is available to maneuver. The design of the radius allows for less equipment blocking the roadway creating a safer workspace for recovery personal. -12,000 lb. Capacity Deck - 9,500 lb. Rotation Capacity - 240º Deck Rotation - 5,000 lb. Self Loading Wheel-Lift

Standard Features - 48” Toolbox - 18 Triple Eye Tie Down Pads - 100’ 3/8” Cable w/ Roller Guide & Tensioner Winch Release - Wireless Proportional Remote - Stationary Frame Mounted Light Pylon - Grease Fittings on Bed Rails - Hydraulic Outriggers - (1) “V” Bridle, (2) “J” Hook Chains w/ Clusters, (2) Wheel Lift Straps - Tow Light Plug - Dual Luminated Control Workstations - Tie Down Systems - FMVSS 108 Lamp Group - LED Lights, Including Reverse Lights

Optional Features

- 4,000 lb. Independent Self-Loading Wheel Lift - Fold Down & Removable Rails - Lower & Deck Mounted Work Lights - Light Bar - Switch Panel - Wheel Simulators - PTO (Power Take Off) - Additional & Custom Options Available

Dynamic Towing Equipment & Manufacturing

- 102” Wide Deck - Diamond Plate Steel Deck

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Dynamic Forklift Attachment Standard Attachment: 4,000 lb Self Loading Wheel-Lift Heavy-Duty Attachment: 5,000 lb Self Loading Wheel-Lift Manual Wheel-Lift: 3,500 lb Capacity Standard Features - Connects to Extra Valve of Forklift - Quick & Effortless Set Up On Forklift - Hydraulic Controlled Jaws (Standard & Heavy Duty Models) www.dynamicmfg.com | 800 831 9299 36

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Dynamic 701 Slide In

The 701 slides in, is now available with neg and power tilt.The unit is based off Dynamics 701 wrecker. With the same Cyds, valves and steel parts as a regular wrecker.These units are made for the professional towers, not the weekend warrior.The unit has a 5000LB lifting capacity with 82 inches of reach, 8000LB towing capacity (depending on the truck it is installed on) 25 degrees of positive and neg tilt. It has built in chain boxes and there is no need to replace the rear bumper.

Unit comes standard with mounting kit, spacer blocks, safety chains, straps, and ratchets. Also is available with an optional 8000LB Ramsey winch. Other options are welded in dolly brackets, motorcycle attachment,5th wheel /gooseneck attachment, and counterbalance weight.

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FlowStop’s Hazmat Products

lowStop’s Hazmat Products, “ Equipment & Supplies,” are designed by a veteran of the towing, recovery and spill response service for a quick and easy solution to minimize exposure when dealing with roadside mishaps.

FlowStop has a proven track record for dependability for the task at hand. Check out the FlowStop Product line at www.flowstop.net or call us at 877-356-9767 for details and pricing.

VAC PUMP CADDY

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DOME LID CLAMPS Designed for MC 306 / DOT 406 Tank Trailers Quick & Easy Deployment for Rapid Results 5 Aluminum Locking Clamps

• • AIR DRILL KIT

FLOWSTOP’S AIR DRILL KIT

Reversible Air Drill Infrared Temp Gun Lennox 2’’ Hole Saw Lennox 4’’ Hole Saw 2) Oatey 2’’ Plugs 2) Oatey 4’’ Plugs 50’ X 3/8’’ Air Hose Storage/Carry Case

REVERSIBLE AIR DRILL INFRARED TEMP GUN LENNOX 2’’ HOLE SAW LENNOX 4’’ HOLE SAW 2) OATEY 2’’ PLUGS 2) OATEY 4’’ PLUGS 50’ X 3/8’’ AIR HOSE STORAGE/CARRY CASE

CARGO TANKER VAC STINGER

Achieve 3 Separate Lengths with 2 Vac Stingers! 3’ x 2” Aluminum Vac Stinger Fits Through 4” Opening with Easy 3’ x 5” Aluminum Vac Stinger Lock Couplers 8’ x 2” With Both Stingers Grounding Tabs on Stingers Connected! Aluminum Dust Caps for Male 3” Sight Glass to 2” Vac Pipe Couplers Aluminum Strainer Pelican Case for Storage & Transport 38

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Yamada 1” Dual Diaphragm Pump Aluminum Housing Excellent for Hydrocarbons & Light Chemicals 1 Year Warranty Air Regulator 2 Aluminum VAC Stingers: 1, 48“ and 1, 30” Aluminum VAC Wand 30“ 4, 25’ x 1” VAC & Discharge Hoses 50‘ x 3/8“ Air Hose w/ Quick Couplers Mounted Plastic Tool Caddy for 90 Degree ELL & 2” Plugs Mounted on 600 lb. Handtruck Pneumatic or Hard Tires (option) Ideal for quick evacuation of damaged saddle tanks, IBC’s and drums.

FlowStop Football, a spill containment repair plug - The FLOWSTOP Football-shaped, polyurethane impregnated, water activated foam plug is used to temporarily STOP the flow from a leak in anything from a pipe, to a tanker, to a rail car, even a boat hull! From an initially pliable plug ready to insert into a void, it quickly expands and hardens to fill the void - it can even be applied below the water line!

Collins Manufacturing Collins Hi-Speed®Dolly 6th Generation Self-Loading Dolly

SAFEST Safety First! Safety RatchetSystem — forTower Safety — Prevents accidents and provides more options in difficult environments, (like snow, ice, gravel, slopes, tight spaces), when loading.

MOST SERVICEABLE No expensive replacements or repairs — no cutting, welding or downtime. Replace damaged parts on the spot with common hand tools in just minutes.

Collins Carrier Dolly System An innovation borrowed from Collins’ early designs — the Damage‐Free solution to loading Carriers: Rolling instead of dragging up the bed.

CLEARANCE High‐Ends and Low Profiles. Carrier Dolly lifts vehicles higher off the ground to easily clear carrier bed with low load angles.

LIGHTEST Heavy‐duty. Light‐weight. Industry’s lightest‐weight dolly. Weighing only 54 lb. with static load capacity at nearly 80x its own weight (4,280 lb. with 5.70x8 tires).

DAMAGE‐FREE Damage‐Free Loading. No hooks, chains or cables ever touch the vehicle. Vehicles simply ride the dollies up and down the bed.

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WIDE‐RANGE Load hybrids, high‐end, electric, all‐wheel or fourwheel drive vehicles with nohook points. The Carrier Dolly System also doubles as a motorcycle dolly. For more information, visit www.collinsdollies.com.

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Benefiting for the families of our fallen

If each company in the industry gave just $5 when a tragedy occurs, we could generously support the families of our fallen in so many new ways. Can you give $5 when a tower dies? Help us support those left behind by the dangers of our profession.

The Survivor Fund The “Survivor Fund” was created in 2006 to complement the International Towing and Recovery Museum’s Wall of the Fallen. This fund was established to help those families who have lost a loved one in the line of service. A Survivor Fund committee was formed of people from all over the United States from the towing industry. The committee is given the information

Survivor Fund Continuing Support

regarding the fallen and the application is

To ensure the longevity of these benefits as we work

processed within 24 hours of receipt. Once the

to build a perpetual fund, we are asking each person,

decision is made, a check is sent right away to the

company and organization in the industry to

family to assist with immediate financial issues

participate in supporting the Survivor Fund and these

during this tragic time in their lives.

families when a tragedy occurs. Your pledge to become a Survivor Fund Continuing Support Partner

Company owners, family members, or friends can

represents a commitment to our industry.

submit the application for benefits on behalf of the family of the deceased. The application can be

As a Continuing Support Partner, you will receive an

found on the website at www.thesurvivorfund.com

e-mail from the Survivor Fund when a tragedy occurs

and can be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail.

and meets the governing guidelines of the Survivor Fund for disbursement. As always, the ITRHFM

Fourteen years of service to the towing and recovery

Survivor Fund will handle direct payment to the

industry worldwide

families. We will simply solicit your contribution in the

Managed by industry professionals

pledged amount to replenish and build our fund after

Pledges replenish funds and allow payout growth

each approved payout. The e-mail you receive will

$7,500 benefit, $9,500 for museum members

provide information on the current tragedy as well as

Immediate funds to help at the time of tragedy

information on how to remit the payment to honor

Funded by donations only

your pledge.

Hundreds of families supported Tiered system allows payout increases based on reserves Hundreds of thousands of dollars paid out to date

www.thesurvivorfund.com/pledge Make your pledge today to support our industry.

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TowMate

TM36XR This 36” wireless truck bar system provides stop, tail, and turn w/ side marker lights on each end and three DOT lights in the center of the bar. Powered with our new internal 6000mah Lithium power supply, this is the most convenient heavy duty light bar on the market! This system comes complete with your choice of transmitter and standard 12v charge cord.

TM-FLUX With the fastest charge of any wireless tow light, no batteries to replace EVER, and a life span of millions of charges, this light bar will make all your other tow lights pale in comparison. Made in the USA, and includes the TowMate lifetime warranty.

PCX61U w/Touchscreen Our new PCX overhead light bars are the new industry standard for emergency and industrial lighting. Made from a solid aluminum extrusion, multi-color strobe function, wireless STT that controls your TowMate tow lights, and controllable via our touchscreen controller; this is the future of vehicle lighting. For more information, visit www.towmate.com.

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Lodar

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your hand levers, so you can operate your truck from a safe distance. Choose from systems that work with air (up to 16 functions) or electric (up to six functions) levers. FIND US: www.lodar.com CALL US: 888-685-6327.

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Not on personal credit Alliance Funding Group (AFG), was founded in 1998 and has grown to become one of the largest privately held equipment finance companies in the U.S. Having funded over $2 billion in equipment, we can offer complete credit and asset flexibility.

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GUNIWHEEL™ 45 Fits standard size vehicles with 4 & 5 lug/bolt patterns

Fits trucks & large SUV’s with 5 & 6 lug/bolt patterns

Patended universal lug pattern fit. Compact, solid steel wheel. Airless rubber tire. No special adapters or o-rings. Easy to mount. Drivable in shops and lots

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RP Recovery Consulting AirLight Series

hree sizes of inflatable LED light towers make up the AirLight series. From our ultra-portable AirLight to our incredibly powerful AirLight Pro Max, there is a light tower to meet your area lighting needs.

10ft Airlight

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AirLight Pro Max

Height: 9 feet 9 inches Weight: 29 pounds Wattage: 336 Watts Light output: 36,000 lumens Voltage: 120V AC Footprint: 20” x 20” x 18” tall

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Height: 14 feet Weight: 72 pounds Wattage: 1,100 Watts Light output: 111,000 lumens Voltage: 120V AC Footprint: 28” x 28” x 24” tall

AirLight Pro

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Height: 12 feet Weight: 64 pounds Wattage: 860 Watts Light output: 74,400 lumens Voltage: 120V AC Footprint: 28” x 28” x 24” tall

Wireless Headsets FASTER RESPONSE

IMPROVED PRECISION

Operators and riggers talk to each other in real-time, hands-free. Deliver instructions clearly and answer questions directly while work caries on. No need to shout or use hand signals – clear communication helps get the job done faster.

There’s no communication breakdown between operators and riggers. On-scene precision and performance goes up as you reduce errors and avoid costly mistakes.

Sonetics Listen-Through Technology lets you mix in outside sound to get the right level of hearing protection and situational awareness.

SITE-COVERING RANGE 2 feet to 1,600. You can depend on the range – no matter what the incident requires

VISIBILITY NOT REQUIRED Far-side operators, talk with your riggers regardless of whether you can see them or not.

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Instant communication allows for timely warnings, alerts, and instructions to the crew. Avoid job hazards and mitigate the risk of injuries and mistakes.

LISTEN-THROUGH

Advanced Technology That’s Easy to Use Full-duplex Communication Hands-free simultaneous twoway conversation. No more shouting – easily talk and work at the same time with your entire team.

ENHANCED SAFETY

For more information, rprecoveryconsulting@gmail.com or call: 315-730-6566.

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Will-Burt Night Scan HDT

he Night Scan HDT as been developed to meet the unique needs of the Recovery and Towing industry. Heavy wreckers and rotators benefit from the maximum height and light output of the Night Scan HDT Powerlite. The Powerlite version is available as a surface-mount folding version when there is sufficient space or a vertically-mounted model that requires only a 12” x 12” space for installation. Both are 15’ tall when extended, have dual-tilt light heads that cast 120,000 lumens of LED light in all directions to insure you don’t miss a thing. The height of the six Night Scan XL200 LED lights turns night into day and will not blind your crew. Oncoming traffic will be alerted to the scene from a safe distance. Night Scan HDT comes with everything needed for installation. The major truck manufacturers can install the light tower during a new build or the light tower can be installed by dealer or upfitter. They can even be installed on older equipment by your own shop. Best of all, no generator is needed to

power the light tower – the efficient Night Scan XL200 LED lamps operate from your truck’s power system. Night Scan HDT is available in smaller sizes for rollbacks and tow trucks, and we also offer a full range of specialized LED lighting for every vehicle. www.nightscan.com.

Wrecker Rentals

recker Rentals, Inc. provides full-service tow truck rental for the lower 48 states. They provide short-term (three-day minimum) and long-term tow truck rental of late model light-duty wreckers and roll-back tow trucks. They distribute trucks from Atlanta, Georgia, & Dallas, Texas, and, in most cases, can have a truck to you within 24 hours of approval. For more information, visit www.rentawrecker.com.

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Towbook Say “Hello” to your newest employee, Towbook! Based in the cloud, and utilizing the latest tools and technologies available, Towbook has become the industry’s unquestioned leader in towing management software solutions. Our goal is to provide software solutions that impact the performance, productivity and revenue potential for your roadside assistance, towing, and recovery operations. Towbook is here to create a seamless experience for each job from beginning to end. You’ll be able to create quotes, receive jobs digitally from all major motor clubs, dispatch jobs to drivers, communicate with staff throughout the entire call, track calls on our mapping system, manage impounds, billing, receive customer feedback via surveys, and so much more! With Towbook, we believe in transparency, so there are never any hidden fees! Training and setup assistance are provided at no additional charge for companies of every size and each Towbook subscription includes unlimited user accounts.

We’re known industry-wide for our coveted 24/7/365 Ultimate Support. This support includes live phone support and our “in-app” chat system that enables customers to interact with our team without having to pick up the phone and call. See for yourself and try it free for 30-Days at: www. towbook.com

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GoLight GOLIGHT GT

Stryker ST

The NEW Golight GT Series remote controlled spotlight by Golight Inc. features: Wireless or Hardwired Remote Control Options, Permanent or Portable Mounting, 370° Rotation x 135° Tilt, and is UV Ray and Saltwater Resistant. Upgrades from the previous Golight RadioRay models include: Updated exterior housing design, Higher torque drivetrain and more precise pan / tilt control, Increased Ingress protection from dust / water (IP56), Permanent mount models boast a robust 14 gauge stainless steel mounting bracket and Portable magnetic models have 2X magnetic grip. Golight GT Series Light Output: Halogen, 225,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 3,113 ft., 5.5 amps at 13.8V and LED, 544,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 4,839 ft., 3.7 Amps at 13.8V. Golight GT Series has a 3 year limited warranty.

The NEW Stryker ST Series Remote Controlled Spotlight features: Wireless Remote Control, Permanent or Portable Mounting, 370° Rotation x 135° Tilt, and is UV Ray and Saltwater Resistant. Upgrades from the previous Stryker models include: Multiple Unit Selector Function which allows for independent control of 2 units with 1 remote, Home Position Function (On-Command return to 0° home), New Wireless Technology Benefits including: Simultaneous Pan + Tilt, Multiple users can operate lights in close proximity without interference, Smart Programming Logic (Quick and simple pairing without dipswitches), and Fluorescent Remote Buttons Stryker ST Series Light Output: Halogen, 225,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 3,113 ft., 5.5 amps at 13.8V and LED, 544,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 4,839 ft., 3.7 Amps at 13.8V. Stryker ST Series has a 5 year warranty.

Go Where Most Tow Trucks Can’t

Here are some of the many applications TowTract can tackle: TowTract is a tow truck with caterpillars controlled by a radio-command and is halfway between a forklift truck and a tow truck.

• Able to take a vehicle anywhere • Can go up on a truck with its load • Can park a vehicle to store it • Attractive by its cost • Take small space with its load Email: info@eastractna.com

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Custer Products

ne of Custer’s highest selling items has been the 23” wireless light-duty tow light (LIW-LDTL). The steel handle on top and the 105 lb. pull rubbercoated magnets on the bottom make for easy on-and-off installation. The LIW-LDTL is individually serialized which eliminates cross-talk and protects the owner against theft. This bar meets all DOT requirements, comes with a 3-year warranty and is proudly manufactured in the USA. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.

The LED Amber/White rooftop light bar which is available in 29”, 56” and 72” lengths to fit several different sizes of service trucks. This strobe light bar comes with thirty flash patterns all controlled from a multi-function control box. This bar comes with arrow stick/traffic control built in with seven different flash patterns for each function. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.

The LED Class I Surface mount strobe (STR-XL1) which is available in Amber (not pictured) and Amber/White. With very low-profile dimensions of 4.85” L x 1” W x 0.3” D, the STR-XL1 series is small in size but powerful in its brightness. This strobe light comes with 24 different flash patterns and can be synchronized with up to twelve other modules of its kind. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.

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One of Custer’s newest products is the 54-Watt work light/amber strobe combo light (WL54AW). Similar to Custer’s WL19F in size and shape, the WL54AW includes a 27-watt white work light in the bottom row of diodes and a 27-watt amber strobe light on the top. This light includes a 3-wire hook-up which allows the driver to operate the strobe and work light features independently. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.

Steck MFG.

BigEasy 32955DLX BigEasy 32955DLX “Glo” Lockout Kit with EasyWedge and Carrying Case is the preferred tool to unlock cars in seconds without damaging the vehicle.

I-Bolt I-Bolt is a 2” x 1 ½” loop connected to a 7” long steel shaft with unique gripping teeth that lock into the threaded holes having diameters of ½” up to 1 ¼” on the front or rear of the vehicle provides a universal hook up solution for the 200+ vehicles identified in the Towing and Service Manual from AAA.Visit www.steckmfg.com.

4th Wheel Loader

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4th Wheel Loader is a tough 24” x 14” hardened aluminum fabricated platform with two 4” x 10” Polypropylene roller wheels and 1” axles to easily hold and secure up to 5 tons while loading a vehicle with broken ball joints and/or a damaged wheel/tire on a roll back.

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Zacklift Genesis 30T MAX HEIGHT / 212” UNLIMITED

10° BELOW

GROUND

RETRACTED / 61”

KIN PIN TO REAR AXEL CLEARANCE / 55”

EXTENDED / 115”

GENESIS 30T STANDARD FEATURES • Aerodyne Toolboxes (TB-1001) • 7” 38K Stiff-legs w/ 18” Flip Feet (Bolt On) • 2-Warn 30K Hydraulic Winches w/ 200’ 5/8” Wire Rope • Wireless LED Safety Light Bar • Wireless Remote Control • 5 Sets Frame Forks w/ Fork Rack • Chain Hook End Caps • Universal Fork Receiver

• 12” Extension Fork Receiver • American Made Sectional Valve • Passenger Side Controls (Standard) • EZLOAD Stand • Glad-hands / 7 Pin Connector (for Connection) • Quick Disconnect for Air Brakes and Air Tools • Safety Chains and Deep Pocket Storage • Stop, Tail & Turn Lighting

UNDERLIFT CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS

Zacklift EZTow

GENESIS 30T OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • Custom Aluminum or Steel Fenders • 20K Pintle and Ball Hitch • Custom Toolboxes • LED Work Lights • Heavy Duty Wheel Lift • Light Pylon • Large Saddle Bag Boxes • Tool Box Accent Light Kit • Custom Graphic Box Wraps * Minor Assembly Required

UNDERLIFT CAPACITY - RETRACTED / 35,000 LBS

UNDERLIFT REACH RETRACTED / 61 IN

UNDERLIFT CAPACITY - EXTENDED / 16,000 LBS

UNDERLIFT REACH EXTENDED / 115 IN

EZTOW STANDARD UNDERLIFT MAX TOW CAPACITY FEATURES / 85,000 LBS

UNDERLIFT MAX REACH W/ 12” EXTENSION / 131 IN

• Quick and Easy Installation ** No Forklift Required ** UNDERLIFT TILT BELOW GROUND / 10 DEG BASE UNIT WEIGHT / 13,000 LBS • EZLOAD Adjustable Storage Stand • High Strength Tooling Steel Construction Self Contained BOOM CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS 12V Bucher Hydraulic Pump BOOM ( RETRACTED @ 30 DEG ) / 60,000 LBS BOOM ( EXTENDED @ 30 DEG ) / 22,000 LBS • Two 6’ Lengths of 1/2” Grade 70 Tie Down Chains BOOM MAX HOOK HEIGHT / 194” BOOM HYDRAULIC EXTENSION / 96 IN • Rigging Cross Angle • LED Wireless Lightbar • 25’ Corded Remote • Easy Low-Cost Maintenance

EZTOW OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • • • • • •

Wireless Remote Solar Battery Tender Trickle Charge System Pintle and Ball Hitch Winch Mount Bracket Warn 8K or 10K Winch Battery Not Included

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Hide-A-Lift VIPER WHEEL LIFT

COBRA WHEEL LIFT

Need a quick and easy unit to tow most consumer vehicles? Viper costs less, is quicker than most competitive self-loaders, is easy to mount, and can be working for you in no time. • Fully hydraulic underlift (in/out and up/down) • Twin 3-½” lift cylinders • 4,000-lb.+ lift capacity • Suggested minimum 10,000 GVW chassis • Hydraulic claws (no springs to malfunction causing damage) • Self-centering head • Brass bushings on king pin • In-cab 6-function control • Double pump for speed and power • Extra frame stiffening recommended • Unique under-body construction

Looking for a tow unit with a little more power? • Heavy-duty lifting 6”x 6” main beam • 4,000-lb.+ lift capacity • Suggested minimum 10,000 GVW chassis • 72” reach • Full 90-degree loading (great for parallel parked cars) • In-cab 8-function control • Quick connect for easy removal • Double pump for speed and power • Twin 3-½” lift cylinders for more speed and power • Hydraulic claws (no springs to malfunction causing damage) • Self-centering head • Brass bushings on king pin • 12,000-lb. winch available • Built-in frame stiffener • Extra frame stiffening recommended More info: https://hidealift.com/cobra/.

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GUNIWHEELTM

UNIWHEELTM is a compact solution to keep inside your towing compartment or neatly stacked on your tow bed. Each GUNIWHEELTM can hold up to 2,500lbs.- strong enough to install on all four-wheel hub locations. They can be driven at a max speed of 5mph and primarily to move vehicles on and off tow beds, drive on lots, and into body shops for vehicle repair. GUNIWHEELTM currently comes in four models: GUNIWHEELTM 45 is for most standard size vehicles with 4 & 5 lug patterns. GUNIWHEELTM 56 is for bigger trucks, vans, and large SUVs with 5 & 6 lug patterns. GUNIWHEELTM 80 (24” D X 3.5”) is for big 8 lug trucks and vans. Newest Product: GUNIWHEEL 45 S

We’re extremely excited to introduce to you our next generation GUNIWHEEL, the GUNIWHEEL45 S! The 45 S is a new and improved version of the awardwinning GUNIWHEEL 45. We have listened to feedback from the industry and made a stronger, more efficient shop wheel solution. The wheel fitment is the same. The 45 S fits most cars and small SUV vehicles, 4 or 5 lug patterns. We have greatly increased the offset of the wheel to a staggering 94mm, an increase from 51mm from the original model. With the new amount of offset, GUNIWHEELTM 45 S allows free rotation of the wheel on vehicles with large performance brake calipers without the need for a spacer, a needed upgrade for high-end sports performance vehicles. We also increased the strength around lug hole area by adding a 6mm metal plate to the back of the wheel. With the original 45, GUNIWASHERS were required to prevent over-torquing the lug nuts and damaging the wheel face. With the new backing plate and thicker steel, washers are recommended, but not required for installation. The 45S also comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty against any defects. With these new improvements the GUNIWHEELTM 45 S greatly outperforms the original 45 in high volume shop environments. For more information visit www.GUNIWHEEL.COM

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Holly’s Towing Dispatch

olly’s Towing Dispatch answers and dispatches solely for the towing and recovery industry, and is available to you 24/7, 365 days a year. Your company chooses when Holly’s Towing Dispatch works best for your company. Do you need help on nights and weekends? 24/7? We accommodate your needs no matter what time of day. With 20 plus years’ experience, Holly’s Towing Dispatch takes and dispatches all calls directly to drivers, an on-call manager, or in-house dispatcher. Whatever works best for you, we can accommodate. Our goal and purpose are to get your drivers on-scene quickly by providing fast and accurate service. Give us a call today at 800-730-3909 to find out how Holly’s Towing Dispatch can help YOU. For more information, visit us at www.hollystowingdispatch.com.

SERVICASE

ERVICASE is a web-based search tool allowing for the general public as well as commercial carriers the ability to locate the “best-matched” service provider when their vehicle breaks down. From commercial tire replacement to truck roadside repair, we have the service providers available to help you. Select a service and location above to view the results in that area. ServiCase is also utilized as a truck breakdown management breakdown management search for carriers that operate their own breakdown centers. These centers use ServiCase for searching for service providers to help with all their semi-truck services and towing recovery needs. This allows the carrier to quickly and efficiently find the best suited service provider to get their vehicles back on the road. No matter what service your vehicle or fleet requires, we are proud to connect you with thousands of qualified companies across the nation. For more information: www.servicase.com

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WEBFLEET Solutions

ebfleet Solutions, the Complete Fleet Management Solution for Towers, launched three new products this year to integrate with their LINK 740 tracking device and their award-winning fleet management system WEBFLEET. Click here to learn more https://www.webfleet.com/ en_us/webfleet/lp/towing/ www.webfleet.com

WEBFLEET Video - Cam50 Dashcam WEBFLEET Video uses AI technology to automatically identify risky behavior. When it does so, it notifies the driver, helping them avoid dangerous situations. Road facing and optional cabin facing HD dashcam event footage is displayed in WEBFLEET alongside driving data to give users the full context of road incidents. Users can request video from a specific time and position of a previous trip or instantly LIVE stream from the road, to act immediately when an incident occurs. Learn more at webfleet.com

WEBFLEET PRO 8475 Driver Terminal In combination with WEBFLEET, the PRO 8475 Driver terminal better connects drivers and businesses. It combines essential features in one device, including twoway communication between drivers and fleet managers, order management, automatic recording of working time, and mileage registration, which helps fleets to comply with legislation and policy. It also connects to the Google Play store so you can download your preferred towing app. Learn more at webfleet.com

WEBFLEET Asset Tracker LINK 340 Manage your trucks and assets all in one place! The LINK 340 allows fleet operators to be alerted when an asset is being used, when it leaves a designated area or when any motion is detected. It also alerts the user when maintenance is required, which helps to preserve the value of the asset and trucks. This can make a tangible impact in the reduction of unnecessary costs and optimize processes for better business results. Learn more at webfleet.com

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MARKING PEN DEPOT

PD-X Bold is the ideal marker for industrial marking in extreme conditions including on wet and oily surfaces and in extreme cold weather. The bold 1/4” tip leaves a bright, permanent mark on nearly any surface, and is UV resistant for up to 22 years. • Designed for the most extreme marking conditions • Writes on nearly any surface • Durable 1/4” mark • Removable from glass with a razor blade • Ideal for auto auction sites, impound yards, etc. • Available in blue, black, red, white, silver, and yellow • Pump-action paint marker with replaceable nib • Comparable to Unipaint PX 30 markers • Also available in medium and fine tip • All MPD paint pens are proudly made in USA

PD 30 Pro SP is the first marker designed specifically for the Towing and Auction Industries. This solid paint marker has been specifically designed for your Automotive needs with features including: • Excellent for permanent marks on nearly any surface including glass, metal, rubber, wood, concrete, and more • Writes through water, dirt and oil • Will not flake or fade from weather • Solid paint dries within minutes • Removes easily with a razor blade • 30% larger than the competition • Available exclusively at Markingpendepot.com • Proudly made in the USA

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Beacon Software and display job summaries on any customer invoice.

Beacon Software has the most advanced, flexible features to assist companies large and small that were pushed to change their routine during COVID-19. The following updates were designed to reduce the time spent reporting and increase functionality.

TowLien

Dispatch Anywhere Dispatch Anywhere is Beacon Software’s complete management software for towing and roadside assistance. It is the complete package with countless features designed to optimize your business. • Tow Status Updates: TowStatus allows you to automatically send status messages to your customers via text or email. • Contactless Signature Capture: Contactless signature capture is now enabled for TowTickets, Damage Waivers, Key Drop Offs, and Credit Card Payments. • Customer Locate: Send a text message to customers in order to verify their exact location from the phone’s GPS. • Custom Favorite Reports: Dispatch Anywhere now provides easy access to your most commonly used reports, eliminating the need for time-consuming searches. • Invoice Narrative/Recovery Report: Document recoveries

TowLien is Beacon Software’s digital lien and impound management software, and the industry’s number one vehicle owner lienholder search and notification software. It’s as easy as Search, Send, and Collect. • Website Update: The TowLien website was rebuilt and redesigned, making the lien process easier and automated. Visit the new website at TowLien.BeaconSoftCo.com. “The second the industry saw the effects of COVID-19, Beacon switched gears,” says Todd Althouse, president of Beacon Software. “We asked what we could do to make operations easier and safer for managers and drivers.”

Visit Beacon Software Beacon Software creates technology that enables towing & roadside providers to manage, update, dispatch, track, and invoice jobs, in real-time, from anywhere in the world. Learn more about how Beacon can improve your business at BeaconSoftCo.com.

Eckert & Associates Help your fellow truckers, and let them know they have rights! When tow trucks, semis, and trailers are hit and can’t be driven, large losses of income add up quickly. When your customer’s equipment is down due to an accident, suggest they pursue lost income from the driver that caused the accident. If your tow truck is damaged by another driver, you certainly want them to pay to repair the truck. But what about going after them to pay your lost net income while the truck is in the shop? What about pursuing your other out of pocket expenses? Eckert & Associates, PA can step in and fight to recover your true 56

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losses. We represent truckers, collecting their downtime/ lost income. Lead attorney, Kelsea Eckert, champions small businesses in the transportation industry, so the big insurance companies and large self-insured fleets don’t take advantage of them. Owner Operator D. Faulkner said, “Eckert & Associates performed as advertised! Courteous, professional and won my case!” The initial consultation with a lawyer is free. Any attorney fees are paid at the end of the case, as a percentage of the settlement. Let us help you and your customers claim their rightful earnings. We would love to hear from you! Call 1-800-Downtime or visit www.DowntimeClaims.com.

MatJack MatJack introduced Landing cushions in 2005 and are the standard in the industry by which all others are held. Capable of controlling any and all loads up to 80,000 per cushion MatJack Landing cushions have helped with thousands of uprights from tractor trailers to excavators to mobile homes without fail, call us for details. Hurricane Jumbo cushion sets- MatJack, the worldwide leader in air cushion technology in its never-ending quest to answer the needs of our customers has developed the Hurricane Jumbo system. The ever-dependable Jumbo is now capable of up righting an overturned tractor/trailer in as little as 5 minutes. You need to clear the road quickly and want to use your cushions, this is your solution. Call us for details. MatJack has introduced into the towing market 3M’s Peltor brand headsets which link up by simply turning them on and being on the same channel with unlimited amount of users at any one time in either basic or Bluetooth! With over a 1 mile range and no line of sight necessary, this affordable system comes in several styles, contact us for details.

MatJack has always been at the fore front of technology and safety in the industry. Adding to that is our new line of PMI Advantage helmets which sets the standard in the fire service for rescue and confined space along with being NFPA certified. PMI Advantage helmets are light weight and come in 6 colors, call us for details. For more information, visit www.MatJack.com.

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TRU-HITCH

urvival in our changing transportation industry requires towers to work smarter and more efficiently. Today’s faster pace demands light weight equipment that can safely haul heavy loads at highway speeds while still meeting the scaling requirements of the state(s) you are operating within. A TruHitch fulfills this need. A Tru-Hitch Fifth Wheel Towing Device solves many of the traditional problems with heavy duty towing. • Tows Heavy Loads and Doesn’t Overload Drive AxlesThe Tru-Hitch booms are extended and then connected to the towed vehicle at a point behind the axle on the vehicle being lifted. This connection point places the axle being lifted in the middle of the effort being used to lift the truck for towing. Less effort is needed to lift heavy weight. Once lifted, the truck in tow is secured to the booms creating a rigid connection. The truck in tow simply becomes a semi-trailer. Weight transferred forward is properly imposed down onto the fifth wheel. This is how your tractor is designed to work and means no overloaded drive axles. Other fifth wheel attachments are attached in a fixed manner to the after frame of tractor they are mounted onto and use a traditional stinger to lift at the axle directly. The lifting effort is out at the end of the stinger. This means the rearmost drive axle sees most of the weight and in many cases becomes severely overloaded. • No Special Tractors or Modifications Needed – A Tru-Hitch can be connected to or disconnected from any tractor in just a few minutes. The Tru-Hitch is simply connected at the fifth wheel, and when transported uses a small set of integrated travel legs that rest on the after frame of the tractor. When disconnected, the Tru-Hitch is free standing, without the need for support arms etc., ready to back under the next time you need it. Because the Tru-Hitch properly places weight onto, and pivots at the fifth wheel when towing, there are no special mounting brackets, binders, or fixed mounting points needed. Also, because towing with a Tru-Hitch places weight properly onto the fifth wheel, there is no need to stretch the frame of the tractor in an effort to get weight forward off the rear axle. Nor does a Tru-hitch need to have additional lift axles added to safely lift tow. • No Lightened or Unsafe Steering when Towing- Because the load becomes a semi-trailer when using a Tru-Hitch, the steering axle of the towing tractor actually GAINS weight! Your tractor acts normally. This leads us to another important point. • No Uneven Braking – Because there are no overloaded drive axles and the steering axle stays properly planted to the road this means the brakes are evenly loaded. This keeps your driver, the load, and the people traveling near you safer. • There are no pinch points when towing with a Tru-Hitch – 58

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Towed loads are secured to the Tru-Hitch booms and pivots at the fifth wheel. You can make turns at up to 90 degrees without worrying about pinch points. And just like a trailer, the load follows you around corners. Other under-lifts that pivot at the stinger mean maneuverability is limited. When you turn left the load wants to go right and vice versa. This is never an issue with a Tru-Hitch. • Cost- Traditional tow trucks are heavy, long, and expensive to operate. Other fifth wheel attachments require modified wheelbase tractors and complicated bracketry to mount and use. A Tru-Hitch comes complete, ready to attach to a standard tractor, with no special mounting requirements or additional cost. It can run on its own self-contained hydraulics, or connect it to a PTO, it’s your choice. Radio remote control and rigging items are included. A Tru-Hitch can lift up to 32,000 lbs. and tow up to a gross combined weight rating of 140,000 lbs. Tru-Hitch is the safest heavy duty towing solution for the heavy-duty tower. Visit www.truhitch.com for more information, or call 860379-7772 to order your Tru-Hitch today.

Speedbinders

peedbinders add efficiency, ergonomic advancement, and longevity to load securement and tie-down applications. We asked Joe Spelman, assistant product manager at The Crosby Group, how they do it. Trucking professionals are leveraging the advantages of the Speedbinders Torque Drive product line that has recently been added to the portfolio offered by The Crosby Group, a leading global manufacturer of lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware. US-based Speedbinders, a designer and manufacturer of pioneering load binders for heavy-duty load securement, was acquired by The Crosby Group this spring. The drilloperated Speedbinders not only provide faster tie-down and release times for drivers but also improve ergonomics and reduce strain injuries. The product is targeted at anyone who operates, services, and maintains trucks and trailers. A broad range of professionals in equipment rental, manufacturing, steel, haulage, recovery, and logging have already leveraged its benefits—and The Crosby Group will widen utilization much further. Solutions include the torque drive load binders, which use a portable power drill to secure loads, eliminating the need for repetitive, manual operations common with lever and ratchet binders. The product is available in three sizes:

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• 5/16”-3/8”: working load limit (WLL) = 6,600 lb. (for 5/16” G70 chain) 3/8”-1/2“: WLL = 9,200 lb. (for 3/8” G70 chain) 1/2”-5/8”: WLL = 13,000 lb. (for 1/2” G70 chain)

Joe Spelman, assistant product manager at The Crosby Group, said: “The Torque Drive technology enhances worker safety and improves productivity for drivers, it is a winning combination! The reasons to choose a Speedbinder over a regular binder are many and include the fact that they’re quicker and easier to use; they save time and money; and strain injuries are dramatically reduced. Speedbinders provide additional opportunities for our valued channel partners, and together, we are bringing this innovation to end users worldwide.”

Spill Diaper

ith the use of the SPILL DIAPER, secondary leaks are contained during your custody. Spill Diaper is a secondary confinement, absorbing 8 gallons or hydrocarbon (oil, gas, diesel), while containing material. The top layer is a general absorbent to absorb antifreeze; middle layer is an oil only absorbent, and the bottom layer is an impermeable backing to not allow fluids to leach through. With the use of SPILL DIAPER, you are not permitting foreign fluids from depositing along the highway, or to your facility. You

will be deducing the potential liabilities and preventing contamination to your storage facility, and or drop site. Per accident you will be compliant and turn your environmental liabilities into a profit, while the generators of the contamination compensate. Insurance companies have the obligation in their liability policy to pay for their insureds’ damage to property; being fluids leaking from their vehicle. Spill diaper could be applied to any vehicle leaking, or having the potential to leak. If a container, being a radiator or fuel tank, is damaged, it is not in factory position and has the potential to leak. This application is mitigation that is billable to the insured. Make it your company policy to not allow damaged or leaking vehicles onto your property without a secondary containment. Limit your liability from the accident scene, back to the drop site by not allowing fluids to drip and leak across the public way. Looking forward, keep your property as an asset vs a liability. For more information visit www.spilldiaper.com or calll 217-712-0357 www.towprofessional.com

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Ranger PatrolWorks with License Plate Recognition (LPR)

anger is launching major functionality improvements for Relocation/Private Property Impound (PPI). The new solution advances from manual/visual approaches to include automated LPR detections – primarily aimed at apartment complexes, university lots, and temporary parking lots (e.g., events, hospitals, airports) • The advanced solution changes the game in private property enforcement Rather than manual lot surveys looking for vehicles without a valid permit/sticker, the new solution features LPR cameras on a patrol vehicle to quickly identify violations based on license plates • Property Managers can realize significant benefits Generation of added revenue • Violations (based on published parking policies) will trigger both tagging and ticketing/fines • Selling (on-line) of parking permits – for lease duration and for guests Preservation of lot capacity for permit holders Reinforcement of property image standards • PW-LPR is a complete solution addressing the needs of property managers, permit holders, and you the PMC - In-Vehicle LPR System provides the spotter with upto-date data - “Approved” and “Unapproved” LPs for fast/reliable on-scene detections - PW Co-Pilot Mobile App: equips the spotter to

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ParkingPass

t ParkingPass, our parking software is perfect for property owners to better manage their lot’s security, thus resulting in numerous contracts for towing companies. Handling the day-to-day processes can become overwhelming, especially if you’re not receiving reports from lot owners which help improve the automation of your patrols. Fortunately for you, our parking software is the ideal choice for lot owners that are looking for a completely digital experience. With virtually no paperwork, you can efficiently enforce parking lot policies and receive digitally generated tow lists, both of which work toward

take more pictures of LPR “hits”, and to enter other violations that are not permit-based - e.g., vehicles blocking fire lanes - Portal for Property Managers: provides a tool for approving LPs, entering permits for visitors/ contractors, and tracking daily activity - Portal for Permit Holders: provides a mobile-friendly website for registering their vehicle(s), purchasing permits, viewing violation information (pictures), and paying fines. - PW-LPR: is the integrating software for the Parking Management Company, bringing all the pieces together for end-to-end process management. The next generation in private property enforcement is being launched. Are you ready for higher productivity, increased revenue, and improved customer service?

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enhancing your parking lot support. Whether you’re looking to break into the towing industry, or you simply want to give your property lot owners/partners the added security of using a professional towing software, ParkingPass is here to support you, but we need your help too! Tell us what lot owners we should call to improve their lot management! Give our parking software a test drive and schedule a demo with us today or contact us at (800) 322-5535 to . learn more.

Energy Security Agency The problem for tow and recovery professionals is you will interact with electric vehicles more and more. There are definite hazards and risks that you must be prepared to deal with to keep you and your staff safe from the dangers of damaged electrical systems, and the real possibility of thermal runaway after the incident is over. Stored energy is a real concert when dealing with damaged electric vehicles with high voltage systems. A quick Google search will produce dozens of articles about hybrid/ electric vehicles catching fire hours and days after an incident, even after the fire department has extinguished the flames. Several storage lots and buildings had catastrophic losses due to EV’s reigniting on property. Because of these risks, and the increasing frequency of tow operators interacting with electric and hybrid vehicles, new federal standards designed to protect people and property have been set forth by NTSB, NHTSA, NFPA, and SAE. They call on tow operators to seek guidance and have risk analysis conducted by third party experts. Compliance with these standards is crucial from both a safety and liability standpoint. If something goes south, you do not want to be holding the hat

of non-compliance when the courts and insurance companies start their investigations into what went wrong. Fortunately, the Energy Security Agency is here to help you stay safe and in compliance at no cost to you! In fact, if you enroll in our ESA Partner Program, we will pay you for each risk analysis we complete on the electric vehicles you tow. Our 24/7 response center is a phone call away to provide risk analysis of the vehicle and expert guidance on how to properly handle any electric vehicle you may come in contact. Risk analyses are easy to complete. Simply call the ESA at 1-855-ESA-SAFE and our trained Risk Agents will ask you questions about your vehicle, and any damage it sustained. They will then send you a link to upload photos of the vehicle right from your phone. The agent will assign a risk level of green, yellow, or red, and provide guidance on how to interact with the vehicle. To receive this free risk analysis and guidance service, tow operators need to go ESA’s website EnergySecurityAgency.com and sign up under the risk analysis section. Remember, there is no cost to you or your organization. .

CW Mill

Recovery Billing

he average towman is excellent at what he does best, and that’s towing and recovery. Billing can be complex and when starting out in business, it can be a challenge to design the right billing and invoicing systems to take advantage of the recovery work that’s being performed. Think about it. You could be losing thousands per month for unbilled services for what is essentially a clerical oversight. Bob and Eric bring their expertise to seminars throughout the year in Massachusetts and across the continent. Groups are small with only 20 towing companies per session, which makes for a more focused, one-on-one learning experience and higher success rates. We especially take care to help other businesses overcome the red tape and wall of legal babble that prevents towing companies from being paid. We will help you to navigate the legal roadblocks and red tape, helping you to get paid for your work without fail. All it takes is a robust system which you can apply to every job that you complete. For more information, visit www.recoverybillingunlimited.com.

W Mill Hydraulic Mounting Kits equip a vehicle with live hydraulics, which means they can have hydraulic pressure anytime the engine is running, regardless of engine RPM’s or gear selection. They can be used for a wide array of applications such as TOW TRUCKS & WRECKERS, salt spreaders, snow plows, dump bodies, ground probes, airplane deicers, cranes, rollbacks, hydraulic air compressors or tools, and for much more. CW also manufactures Compressor Kits for refrigeration truck boxes and Alternator kits which provide increased battery charging for vehicles equipped with an increased amount of DC electric-powered accessories. Generator kits are available for vehicles adding AC power capability for items such as electric power tools but ultimately any AC powered device. For more information, visit www.cwkits.com.

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owTract® is the most technologically advanced equipment for vehicle recovering, handling and towing.” It goes into low clearance parking decks/garages and other tight areas where vehicles may become disabled and physically carries them out. TowTract® is only the second robot from EasTract (an Italian company) to be operational in the United States and is taking the industry to the next level where Zero Traction is a must. This equipment makes getting vehicles out of tight areas and low clearance parking decks/garages with cramped space easier and will cut the time and physical effort required to get vehicles out of these areas. Prior to TOWTRACT® people had to endure the physical task of pushing the vehicles out risking physical injury & property damage. TOWTRACT® specializes in parking garages that are between 5 and 7 feet in height and also vehicles without keys or locked steering columns. It also has a track system that moves and a winch so it can go into muddy areas and pull vehicles out as well as carry cars from the side and lift motorcycles off the ground.

TOWTRACT® will also eliminate the need for an additional wrecker needed for the newer aluminum alloy frame vehicles which include Audi, BMW/Mini, Mercedes, Porsche, and VW Volvo. All of this because TOWTRACT® will pick up the vehicle and load it onto the truck and drive away after being strapped down. Parking facilities managers and property owners are thrilled with the very low liability risk exposure due to the reduction of RISK since TOWTRACT® will operate in a surgical manner as it operates and removes the vehicle out of the facility compared to bringing in a full-sized wrecker into a compact and tight area of the parking facility and risking damage to other vehicles with the boom. TOWTRACT® is unique, versatile and strong. It does tasks that have never been performed inside parking structures and cramped areas. This equipment has been in use several years by parking companies and property managers in Europe and is now available in Atlanta resolving these complicated issues with all the Atlanta parking lots and garages. The insurance industry says this equipment is a big game changer for the towing industry in Atlanta. Tow Atlanta is the only towing company in the state that offers enclosed towing services and provides Certified Consensual Towing Services to vehicles at the motorists’ requests. Tow Atlanta specializes in the towing of luxury, exotic, and antique vehicles and is the Official Manufacture Tow Provider for Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Karma, McLaren, Lamborghini, Porsche, Rolls Royce and Tesla.

Winches Inc.

inches Inc. with their three brick and mortar locations, is committed to providing your company application solutions for equipment like a new winch, control, PTO, hydraulic or pneumatic product or even an entire system. Winches Inc.’s pricing on services saves time, money, and resources. They sell, service, and design nearly every product you would need for hydraulic or pneumatic lifting, while standing behind every piece 62

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of equipment that leaves their stores. They also have experienced and professional support staff that are dedicated to bringing value to and continuously improving the products and services they supply. Winches Inc. in the market of winches, has one goal: to thoroughly know winches and winch applications. In Tulsa, their staff has extensive product knowledge in many other brands such as DP, BRADEN, Ramsey, Warn, and more and a highly trained customer service department to take care of any winch or hoist-related situation. For more information, call us at (877) 4959721 or visit us online at www.WinchesInc.com.

HAAS Alert Safety Cloud®

afety Cloud delivers real-time digital alerts to approaching motorists and vehicles when tow operators are actively assisting motorists on and around the road. Safety Cloud alerts activate automatically with the lightbar and are received by drivers through navigation apps and connected vehicle services. Drivers receive “Slow Down, Move Over” alerts inside their vehicles and have more time to move over when approaching active tow scenes.

HA-D Integration -

HA-5 Transponder -

Equip on any make and model vehicle Connects to emergency flashing lights Easy installation requires no vehicle down-time

Automatically delivers alerts with lightbar activation No additional data plan or fees

Activate Safety Cloud on existing GPS or dispatch system Hardware-free protection requires no additional equipment or installation No platform migrations necessary

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TOW PROFESSIONAL TOP PRODUCTS & SERVICES 2021

Talbert

albert Manufacturing, Inc. is a world-class trailer manufacturer. Since 1938 Talbert has been trusted by a wide variety of commercial, military, government, aerospace, and energy applications as well as inner plant & material handling movers and manufacturing systems.

We are experts in providing safe standard and unique solution to your transport needs. Talbert is more than the average trailer manufacturer. We are your system solution provider – developing trailer products to successfully keep our customers on the road and hauling the heavy loads. We have established a well-earned reputation for building durable and reliable products, and we are incredibly proud of this fact! Call toll free at (800) 348-5232 or send email inquiries to sales@talbertmfg.com.

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Tow Trax 1605 Settlement Way Aubrey, TX 76227 www.towtrax.net

Tops/Budget GPS Lien Processing Simplified! The TOPS lien processing system is a step-based system that takes the headaches out of processing your company’s liens. No more looking at calendars and counting out days to know when to send notification letters, submit forms or set auction dates. The TOPS system manages the scheduling for you, freeing up your lien experts to focus on more important tasks. The TOPS lien system is set up to process YOUR liens and YOUR forms on YOUR schedule. We interview your subject matter experts and put their knowledge into your lien setup, so that nearly any employee can be cross-trained to process liens when needed. Your notification letters and forms are built into the TOPS system, and when printed become a permanent part of the call’s record. In addition, the letters can be searched for and re-processed or re-printed if necessary. The step-based batch processing creates your letters, forms, labels, and envelopes – whatever you need – so that your liens are always legal and compliant, and processed on time.

TOPS lien processing is designed to be done in ‘Batch’ mode – allowing you to process ALL of your notification letters and forms at once, saving you from having to manage them one-at-a-time. This helps eliminate errors and omissions, and requires very little of your staff’s time and effort. If needed, TOPS lien processing allows you to also process liens individually if there are exceptions, or if they require special consideration for any reason. TOPS lien processing is a fully integrated component of the TOPS inventory and impound management system, allowing you to view and manage the full life cycle of the impound beginning with the initial call and ending with the final lien sale. For more information on the TOPS Impound Management System with Lien Processing or to schedule a demonstration please call 866-800-8677 Opt 2 or visit our websites – TOPS® - www.towxchange.net BudgetGPS – www.budgetgps.com TOPS® is a Registered Trademark of TXI Systems, Inc..

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ierra Pacific is a premier insurance brokerage that specializes in Commercial Auto needs including on-hook, cargo, garage keepers, garage liability, workers comp and all else related to the tow company industry. With service in eighteen states and growing, including CA, AZ, AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MT, NV, OH, OR, OA, SC, SD, TX, UT & MN, Sierra Pacific offers a wide range of policy products through our cloud-based platforms and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2008 by Joshua C. Bautista, Sierra Pacific is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service while continuing

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to achieve rapid growth in our sector. During this exciting time our focus is steadfastly centered on teamwork and innovation which has allowed us to work towards our goal of becoming the nations preferred brokerage of choice for the tow and transport industry. We are poised to exceed expectations in 2021 and look forward to reaching new heights all while providing the best experience possible to our dedicated customers. For more information visit www.sierrapacificagency.com, email at ops@sierrapacificagency.com, or call at 888-836-6322

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ig personal insurance companies spend billions each year on TV ads convincing people that price is all that matters when shopping for insurance. In the commercial world, that is horrible advice. Instead of shopping for the cheapest insurance, you should be shopping for the right insurance agent. Just like not all insurance is the same, not all agents are the same. Towing is a niche market for us because Hal Kresser, the agency principal, is very interested in the industry. He worked for a towing service when he was young and even today he is Wreckmaster Level II certified and can operate your equipment. Can your current

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agent do that? Hal is also involved in the industry. He is an active, participating member of the Towing and Recovery Association of Ohio. In fact, he is so well respected that he was nominated and elected to be president of the local region and is currently serving his fifth term. Before he was an insurance agent he spent 20 years as a cop. He is certified in accident reconstruction and knows the laws and how to deal with police officers. He’s good to have as an advocate in some of the collision claims that happen when there are disputes as to fault and he can help you decide when to fight traffic tickets and violations and when not. For example, we had

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one two years ago where a person on a bicycle rode into the side of a rollback that was making a right turn. The police officer listed the driver at fault for violating a crosswalk. After talking to the driver, Hal learned that the bike hit the truck by the back axel. That meant the truck was almost fully through the turn before being struck. That makes it the bicyclist’s fault. He contacted the traffic supervisor and discussed how the report was improperly written and explained why it was not the driver’s fault. The supervisor agreed and got the officer to re-write the report correctly. This saved the customer from having a chargeable accident on his record and saved the insurance company

from paying a personal injury claim. Claim adjustors are trained to take a police report as gospel. Unfortunately, not all crash reports are written correctly. Hal has the experience to know and can help when it happens to keep our clients from being unjustly charged with accidents. When you choose the right agent, he will be able to place you with an insurance carrier that best suits your needs. As an independent agent we have the ability to add new companies that enter the market. We have seen companies come into the towing market for a few years and then get back out. When that happens, you can lose your insurance through no fault of your own. A good agent is on top of that and can make transitioning to another carrier seamless. You need to build a relationship with your agent. He can help you decide when to file a claim or when to pay out of pocket. He can advise you on ways to keep your rates down as well as help you implement plans to avoid liability claims. We recommend things like putting cameras in the trucks to document crashes. They can be invaluable in situations where fault is in dispute. Choose the right agent and build the relationship on trust and integrity. The agent should be viewed as a stakeholder in your business. In a recent Google review of our agency, Tiffany Corey of John Wayne Towing wrote “even when we were told there was no hope by everyone else, they didn’t give up and kept pushing forward. I work for John Wayne Towing and we are a small company so something as major as insurance can really make or break a company. So, if you are needing insurance, I would highly recommend giving them a chance.” You need a good, well managed insurance portfolio

to help your business be successful and the agent needs your business to be successful to make his business successful. If you are contemplating any big expansion plans such as adding a new building or moving to a larger facility in another part of town, or adding more trucks you should involve your agent during the planning stage to find out in advance

what the impact on the insurance will be. Many times, I get the call to add something like a building, a second location, or a 50 ton rotator to the policy after the fact. Then the insured is upset when he sees how much it costs. Now it’s too late. To learn more call Hal Kresser today! 877-412-3434 or email him hal@kresseragency.com.

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ustin Insurance is a family-owned business, that has specialized in providing insurance to the Towing Industry since 1991. We have dedicated ourselves to providing quality service and a quality product to our customers. We work with several different companies that allow us to give you a quality product for the most competitive price possible. We can give our customers the basic of all towing policies or we can mix and match to make sure they are covered for every kind of risk possible. Austin Insurance has been providing insurance for nearly 30 years and has insured tow companies from all 50 states no matter if they are a 1 or 50 truck account and everything in between. Every company is unique and is different from each other. “We’ll Come See You” is not just a catchphrase, we will come see you and make sure that you have a full understanding of the coverages and answer any questions that you might have. When you have a claim, we will work with you to decide the best course of action regarding the claim. We will walk you step by step of the process of reporting a

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claim and getting the claim settled as quickly as possible. As a bonus, we are more than happy to help you in complying with any DOT/FMCSA & OSHA compliance Audits. While we are agents for the insurance companies, we are also agents for the Tower as well. Please see the list below of all the coverages we provide, please visit the Website below and give us a call, we will be glad to set up a time where “We’ll Come See You”. (270-444-6818) www.wreckerins.com •Towing Insurance • Repo Insurance •Transporting Insurance •Trucking Insurance • Heavy Hauler’s Insurance • Salvage/Recyclers Insurance • MotorTruck Cargo Coverage’s • On-hook Coverage • Umbrella’s • Workers Comp • Bond’s

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ur team, Cindy Horn, Janice LaVitte and Bryan Westfall of Weiss Insurance specialize in various transportation risks. We wear many hats as independent agents. We tailor design your insurance policy to fit your insurance needs. Not all risks are identical. Years in business, your own loss experience, driver experience and type of business will affect your insurance cost. We understand your business and your business needs. COVID has made 2020 a challenging year, we

expect 2021 to be equally challenging. Our insurance markets are A rated, and in most states. Towing, Transportation, Repossession, Cargo, Excess Cargo, Garage and/or Repair Facilities and Auto Sales are some of the types of business that we will write. We have markets for worker’s compensation, group health, property, general liability and personal insurance. For personalized service, give us a call … Cindy Horn @ 636-534-7226 or cindyhorn@weiss-ins.com

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FINANCING FACTS

MUST KNOW’S BEFORE FINANCING By Jeremy Tsakiris – Alliance Funding

inding the right financing is so crucial in the towing industry especially during these challenging times. Often it can make or break the cash flow and profitability of the business. With so many companies and dealer financing options out there, the industry can be enmeshing and mind boggling for owners. To bring clarity for good decision making, I am highlighting key factors that I have learned through my twenty-one years of truck-financing experience that can help guide your choice of a finance partner.

Support Availability, Not Distancing It appears this world is trying to operate with minimal human contact. Though this may be helpful on the spread of infection, it is not helpful from a finance service-provider standpoint. Do yourself a favor and choose a partner that will answer the phone or will promptly call you back. When you are expanding your business or replacing needed trucks 72

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which have gone down, you need a finance partner that is knowledgeable, efficient and, for sure, available. Helping you to navigate quickly through processing and titling, the right support will save you needless aggravation and help your business get where you are taking it. Combine this with a finance manager whose character and experience you can trust, and your mind will be at ease. We have received feedback from repeat customers whose have experienced this: “Jeremy is a stand-up guy and has been financing my equipment for more than seven years. I have never found anyone so willing to help the customer.” Mark Denson- Onsite Towing, Houston, Texas.

Direct Lender Over Broker Another key factor that I have experienced is to find a finance company like Alliance Funding that is a direct lender on the balance sheet as opposed to a broker. Although a broker can

finance companies that focus on the towing industry, will only file a lien on the title. They do not take advantage of the customer by burying the blanket lien language in the fine print.

Early Payoff Numbers at the Beginning In same context of “buried” info, note what the real prepayment or early payoff numbers look like at the beginning of your decision making. Be specific in your questions, so you can learn what all your financing options are. A good of example of options is leasing. Most of my customers prefer to do a lease purchase for tax benefits. However, in an early buyout situation, a small penalty on the “Principle Remaining Balance” is massively more beneficial than having to pay the whole remaining schedule.

Leasing’s Tax Advantage

be important for lower-credit scenarios, direct lenders can offer fast processing times, more competitive products by avoiding broker margins, and have the ability to structure the lowest rates, longest terms, and a balloon-payment structure. Our goal is not just a sale for you, but a lifetime of sales earned through excellent service: “Jeremy Tsakiris is the man. He hooked me up more than once and has definitely earned my business for life.” Trevor Sherrer –California

Collateral-Specific Financing Equipment finance should be specific to the collateral you want to fund. This may be a confusing statement, but what I have seen through my tenure is that many banks, credit unions, or other equipment finance and capital funding companies will file a blanket lien or incumbent on the business. Alliance Funding, along with a couple of other

As some of you may know, the tax advantage of a lease purchase program far exceeds that of a traditional loan. A lease purchase program is 100% tax deductible as an expense to the company. A traditional loan is considered an asset where a standard depreciation schedule is applied. This results in a fraction of the write-off to the business. A common misconception is that a lease-purchase program is more expensive. When, in fact, after factoring in the expense deduction, the result is most beneficial to the entity. The underwriting requirements do not differ whether I structure the agreement as a lease or a loan. Most financing companies, Alliance Funding included, can do either type of agreement. The lease purchase agreement allows for a longer balloon payment (i.e. 10-30% balloon payment). By doing this type of structure, you are simply allowing yourself more options when the term is over and giving yourself a lower monthly payment through the term. This will allow the business to have a quicker cash flow helping the monthly budget: “Jeremy from Alliance Funding, helps my customers to whom I sell trucks by structuring their agreements with a balloon payment which helps them meet their monthly budgets.” Ed Stroth, Sales, Twin City Wreckers In conclusion, financing equipment and trucks is a requirement for many businesses across this beautiful country. Finding a finance partner you can trust in challenging times or times of boom is crucial to the process. When that time comes, you need a partner who is not just knowledgeable and available, but who is also competitive and can approve the financing with your budget and needs in mind. We don’t just want you to survive during this time, we want you to thrive, so please contact us here at Alliance Financing by calling Jeremy Tsakiris at (603) 422-6608 or visiting us at our website at https://alliancefunding.com/ Stay safe, and God bless this great country!

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FINANCING FACTS MUST KNOW’S

Dealers Place

Austin Insurance 71 | Weiss Insurance

Women of Towing

Editor’s Letter

The Holiday Season

Sierra Pacific 68 | Hal Kresser

Goals Map-Out Your Actions

HAAS Alert

Jerr-Dan

5th Annual Slow Down, Move Over Rally