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TEC Equipment Expands Representation of Jerr-Dan into Nevada

HAGERSTOWN, Md.— Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has announced that TEC Equipment, of Portland, Oregon, has expanded their support of Jerr-Dan towing and recovery products into the state of Nevada. TEC Equipment is a truck and trailer dealership with 28 locations in the western U.S. and now represents Jerr-Dan in Nevada from their North Las Vegas and Sparks stores.

Since March of this year, TEC has represented Jerr-Dan from four locations in Northern California. Therefore, the expansion of their Jerr-Dan service footprint into Nevada is a significant increase in their commitment to the brand.

“We appreciate the confidence that our partners at TEC Equipment have demonstrated in Jerr-Dan by their investment in our mutual success at their two Nevada dealerships,” said Hal Wyatt, director of aftermarket support for Jerr-Dan. “Expanding our partnership with TEC naturally fits the needs of our customer base in the area they serve, and it is good to know that we can depend on TEC to provide our customers with the same industry-leading expertise and service they are already known for.”

Jerr-Dan continues to place an emphasis on distributor network growth to provide customers with a high level of support and today has over 60 locations throughout North America and 15 internationally. To learn more about Jerr-Dan distributors and products, visit www.jerrdan.com.

To learn more about TEC Equipment, visit www.tecequipment.com.

About Jerr-Dan JerrDan, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is a leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. Its full line includes light-, medium- and heavy-duty carriers and wreckers, industrial transporters and four-car carriers. The company is headquartered in Hagerstown, MD., and its products are backed by industry leading warranties and a strong service network dedicated to the towing professional. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, missioncritical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs nearly 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorp.com.

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Wreaths Across America Announces the Mobile Education Exhibit’s 2022 National Tour

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from communities throughout the country for its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). The MEE is a rolling interactive exhibit that Remembers the nation’s fallen veterans, Honors those who serve, and Teaches the next generation about the value of freedom. In February 2021, the MEE left Maine and began its national tour in Alabama and will be finishing this year’s tour as a member of “the escort to Arlington” the weeklong outreach event which will culminate at Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18th.

Today, WAA announces the plans for 2022. Next year’s MEE national tour will begin in February and head to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In March, it returns to Alabama and visits Mississippi for the first time. In April, Louisiana and Arkansas will be the focus of the tour. In May, the MEE will turn north and visit Ohio, Michigan, and parts of Wisconsin. The exhibit will continue in WI in June, but then travel to Minnesota. From there, it will make its way out West, welcoming home Vietnam Veterans in all new areas of the country including Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Starting in September 2022, the MEE will begin to make its way back East stopping in Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri before joining next year’s escort to Arlington.

“The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring communities together and

teach about the organization’s mission while remembering the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes,” said Don Queeney, Director of Transportation, and the Mobile Education Exhibit, Wreaths Across America. “The exhibit serves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes as well as to serve as an official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans.”

Highlights of the 2021 Mobile Education Exhibit national tour include stops in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Utah, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, West Virginia, Massachusetts, and its home state of Maine. The tour was bolstered by many local volunteers. A special thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) whose members supported many of this year’s stops and looks to grow their involvement in the coming year. Most importantly, the MEE and WAA Ambassadors transporting it and sharing the mission are proud to have officially welcomed home over 1,500 Vietnam veterans (1,084 starting July 2020) as part of the organization’s partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration.

When the MEE pulls into your area, all veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour, and speak with WAA Ambassadors and volunteers.

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Wreaths Across America Continued: the public with local COVID-19 safety procedures in place to protect the health of all visitors in accordance with the CDCs recommendation. Members of the media, dignitaries, veterans, and other interested groups are urged to come, ask questions, share stories, and experience this oneof-a-kind exhibit.

Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing wreaths on veteran’s headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. However, in 2020 alone, the organization placed more than 1.7 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at 2,557 participating locations nationwide. Throughout the calendar year you can tune in to Wreaths Across America

Internet Radio, 24/7, to learn more about the mission and those who support it across the country, as well as the hundreds of local charitable efforts nationwide that are funded through wreath sponsorships.

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Each sponsorship goes toward a live, balsam wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as we endeavor to honor all veterans laid to rest at noon on Saturday, December 18, 2021, as part of National Wreaths across America Day. To learn more about the Mobile Education Exhibit or submit a request for it to come to your community, click here.

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Example: Your insured power unit is listed on the policy for $100,000. At the time of the loss, the market value for your power unit is $120,000. When written on a Stated Amount basis, the insurance company will pay $100,000 minus your deductible.

Given the same example, if the policy is written on a Cost New basis, the insurance carrier would pay $120,000 minus your respective deductible.

Of note, the insurance policy will not pay for the Federal Excise Tax of 12%.

In conclusion, when your insurance policy is written on a Stated Amount basis, you should review the value listed on the policy with your insurance agent to make sure it corresponds with the fair market value. Since power units depreciate, it is vital to adjust these values downward annually with your representation on an annual basis.

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Mike Keith Insurance Premium comparisons between polices written on Stated Amount vs Cost New are roughly the same given the overall underwriting criteria on an account-to-account basis. Meaning some policies written on a Stated Amount are more premium dollars than policies written on a Cost New basis…and vice versa.

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Jerr-Dan’s

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he Jerr-Dan 50/60 Ton Rotator boasts an empowering combination of heavy-duty capabilities, superior stabilizing technology, commanding rotation, unsurpassed pulling capacity and unstoppable power. And now it’s available with the more impressive JFB Body Series.

Its extra-rugged, non-corrosive exterior is made of weather-tight, impact-resistant polypropylene—making it more durable and longer lasting. It features rollup aluminum doors for swifter access to equipment, strategically placed LED lighting for improved visibility and specialty storage solutions to ensure every tool has its place. The JFB Body Series is available for standard and twin steer chassis.

• Independently Rubber Shock Mounted • Aluminum Roll-Up Doors with Painted or Brushed Finish

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LED Interior Compartment & DOT Lighting 26 Additional LED Side Marker Lights 4 Additional Amber Side Strobes Anti-Slip Top Surfaces with LED Lighted Steps and Grab Handles Wide Variety of Tool Management Systems Incident Management Equipment Kits and Storage Solutions 267 in. C.T. 4 Axle Single Steer 255 in. C.T. 4 Axle Single Steer 255 in. C.T. 4 Axle Twin Steer 274 in. C.T. 4 Axle Twin Steer 255 in. C.T. 5 Axle Twin Steer 274 in C.T. 5 Axle Twin Steer Custom C.T. Upon Request

Jerr-Dan Dual Position Fork Receivers allow for a wider variety of fork positioning than standard receivers. Utilizing these receivers adds four inches of width to the fork positions, allowing you to hook up to a broader range of vehicles that require wider attachment points.

Jerr-Dan’s Fork Receivers offer two fork holes per receiver, giving the operator more width adjustment options compared to standard single hole receivers, and can be installed in either the high or low position.

These versatile receivers are especially useful in towing applications that require non-standard fork placement - like some fire apparatus, coach buses, off-road equipment and more - and will fit any 5”x 5” heavy duty crossbar.

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Download Brochure MPL-NGS WHEN VALUE AND PERFORMANCE MATTER When value and performance matter, look no further than the steel body MPL-NGS by Jerr-Dan. Our Negative Tilt Feature on the wheel lift is perfect for repossessing vehicles in parking ramps, and its 4-1/2″ high hydraulic crossbar, with 4,000 lb. capacity, assures clearance for even the lowest profile vehicles. Jerr-Dan’s patented Underlift Level Stop Assist System gets you set up quicker so you can get in and get out fast, while our patented LOCKLINK® mechanism locks wheelretaining arms in the full tire engaged position. The body has a clear deck top and offers more space for storage, and the headboard provides great visibility. You’ll find the hydraulic valve on the MPL-NGS is positioned for easier servicing, to get you on to your next job quicker.

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Custom Built Manufacturing Be Sure to check out our website!

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ustom Built Mfg. LLC came to be after 30 years in the Towing industry and 35 in the Auto Body Industry as Dangelo’s Auto Body and Repairs.

At Custom Built Mfg. LLC., it has always been about three things:

1)The Customer, 2) The Customer, 3) The Customer That has carried over into the heavy-duty towing vehicles manufactured in Kane, Pennsylvania with the care and pride that only the small town attitude brings to the table. That being true, team work and the very BEST our trucks can

be all of the time. Quality is number One at Custom Built Mfg. LLC. using quality American made; steel, aluminum, fasteners, hydraulics, cables, winches, lights, rings and pinions for our rotators, and as many accessories whenever possible. Custom Built means just that, hand-crafted and hand-fit for precise long life operation. From metal forming, welding to assembly our technicians have eyes on every step of the maufacturing process as well as Derek Dangelo’s (Owner) personal supervision occurs at every step of the manufacturing processes. You will even see Derek involved in hands-on when issues arise. For more information, visit www.custombuiltmfg.com.

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DYNAMIC “PYTHON”

4-YEAR WARRANTY 5000LB FULLY EXTEND WHEEL LIFT 8000LB TOW RATING 82 INCHES OF REACH 25 DEGREES OF POWER AND NEG TILT

OUR Customers have been asking for a unit that would: • Lift faster & higher • Provide better weight transfer • Have the sleek appearance of the Lightning Body design • Have large tool boxes and easy access to hydraulics.

OPTIONS PLASTIC POLY FENDER WHICH ARE LIGHTER, YET STRONGER AND WILL NEVER RUST 8000LB RAMSEY WINCH STAINLESS STEEL PYLON

For more infomation, visit: www.dynamicmfg.com or anthonydynamic@mac.com.

Custer’s Wireless 23” Light Duty Tow Light One 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 rubber-coated 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

LED Class I Surface Mount Strobes 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 33 | Tow Professional | Q3 21 | www.towprofessional.com

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Will-Burt Night Scan HDT:

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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.

MACH1, The App That Works For You: NOW NATIONWIDE! SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio based on-demand roadside assistance app, Mach1 Services, propels ahead with nationwide launch. Mach1 Services offers an on-demand, direct to customers model, where providers can set their own prices without the price haggling or bidding.

The automated dispatch system locates the closest provider to the customer, and sends the request to them first. There is no call center that coordinates, asking for the lowest bid, or ETA’s. The closest provider can either accept or decline the call. If they decline it, it will go to the next closest provider, and so on, until the call is accepted.

Once the provider has accepted the call, turn-by-turn navigation begins, taking the provider directly to the customer, without having to run multiple apps. While enroute to the customer, the provider (and customer) can call or text each other using burner numbers, so no one gives out their personal information. Once the provider arrives, they complete the service and proceed with an automated payment process where invoices, payouts, and customer credit information is completed with a touch of one button.

Mach1’s patent-pending process is changing the way

roadside assistance gets done, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for both customers and providers.

Mach1’s service coverage area has expanded quickly, as providers across the country have signed up to be a part of its network. As customer demand has increased, so has provider interest, leading to exponential growth, and a nationwide launch. Mach1 started the 2021 year with a 26 state coverage area and is able to expand to all 50 states as customers and providers have previously signed up with the veteran owned company.

To learn more about becoming a Mach1 service provider, please visit mach1services.com/service-provider/ or contact the provider support team at 844-511-0002.

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TowMate

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MO37Li Feature-packed, long-lasting power and MADE IN THE USA. The MO37Li packs wireless STT, strobe, worklight, and traffic control all-in-one heavy-duty light bar. 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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Beacon Software

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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.

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 and display job summaries on any customer invoice.

TowLien 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.

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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.

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Tops/Budget GPS By: Robert Brockett – TXI Systems, Inc. dba towXchange

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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Tow Professional Quarterly Digital Edition • Comes out 4 times a year • Mobile and accessible for readers to use and for towers on the go.

• Editorial and Ads are interactive with the use of Links and Videos to show more information and direct readers to your website.

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QUARTER 4 Hazmat, Spill Control, Lock-out Equipment, GPS and Telematics

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PREMIUM SUPPLIERS ROTATORS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WHEEL LIFT & REPO EQUIPMENT JERR-DAN Headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland, we proudly manufacture our vehicles in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Jerr-Dan believes there are few professions that can match the heart and soul of a tow owner/operator.

(800) 926-9666

Dynamic Towing Equipment Manufacturing Dynamic created the Original Self-Loading Wheel-Lift that has become the most sought after technology in the towing industry.

(757) 624-1360

info@jerrdan.com | www.jerrdan.com

anthonydynamic@mac.com | www.dynamicmfg.com

Custom Built

Austin Hinds Motors, Inc.

Custom Built Manufacturing was founded by Derek Dangelo, owner of Dangelo’s Auto Body and Repairs.. Custom Built opened with a focus on manufacturing the highest quality, custom heavy duty wreckers for the towing industry.

Let Austin Hinds Motors show you how easy it is to buy a quality new or used car in Arab . We believe fair prices, superior service, and treating customers right leads to satisfied repeat buyers.

(800) 540-5151

(256) 586-8161

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McMahon Truck Centers of Columbus

Rick’s Truck & Equipment

Is your full-service headquarters for commercial truck solutions. We offer an extensive inventory for commercial truck sales, leasing and rentals, as well as comprehensive parts, maintenance solutions, and financing options to ensure the best selection, repair and service experience. info@mcmahontrucks.com I www.mcmahontrucks.com

Rick’s Truck and Equipment offers a wide selection of competitively-priced vehicles as well as parts and service. Call us today and let our professional staff help you find what you’re looking for.

(800) 639-4537 www.ricksrollbacks.com

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4-YEAR WARRANTY 5000LB FULLY EXTEND WHEEL LIFT 8000LB TOW RATING 82 INCHES OF REACH 25 DEGREES OF POWER AND NEG TILT

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• Lift faster & higher • Provide better weight transfer • Have the sleek appearance of the Lightning Body design • Have large tool boxes and easy access to hydraulics.

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PREMIUM SUPPLIERS INSURANCE Hal Kresser Agency

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Are you in the towing services Austin Insurance is a family-owned, business?They have over 30 years of independent insurance agency that keeps experience in the towing insurance your best interests in mind.They know Custom Insurance Solutions for the Towing & Repossession Industry how industry so they understand how important it is to provide clients with the best possible tricky towing services can be. insurance coverage at the most competitive rates available.

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are dedicated to our Towing & Recovery customers. This team offers timely service, on-time renewal quotes, quick new business quotes and the knowledge and expertise required to make sure your operation has the proper coverage while not breaking the bank. Virtually available 7 days a week, this team will impress you with their speed, knowledge and friendliness.

Mike Keith Insurance has become the agency of choice in the Midwest and is quickly reaching beyond as we expand our services to all areas of the map. Let us utilize our 60+ years of Insurance experience to show you what we have to offer in the arena of Auto Liability, Auto Physical Damage, Garagekeepers Liability, On-Hook/Cargo, Property, Workers Compensation and more. As your full-service agency, we look forward to speaking with you soon regarding your Towing & Recovery Insurance needs.

> Limits up to $10MM with excess available Originally established in 1950, our Sierra Pacific has access to 98% of all > Flexible underwriting agency remained a small familynewly written tow insurance policies > Risk management expertise owned operation until 1966 when in California for 2020. Backed by 12 > 24/7 claims hotline Mike Keith joined the organization. In 1978, we became Mike years experience writing tow risks, > Agent friendly Keith Insurance when Mike became sole owner and operator.

Sierra Pacific is the right choice.

Originally established in 1950, Mike Keith Insurance has four Missouri locations offering a broad range of insurance products and services. Throughout these years, we have taken pride in helping our customers understand and select the right balance between affordability and quality of coverage. MKI focuses on keeping the interest of our client’s first and all employees strive to exceed customer expectations on every level.

A niche agency, MKI has been successful in the Towing & Recovery Industry by partnering with major Tow & Recovery carriers and fostering these relationships to be able to offer our insureds the best prices and the most comprehensive cov-

(800) 748-7985 www.mkeithins.com

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erage in the industry. With a growing base of “A” rated carriers, we are able to offer coverage in most states with no radius restrictions.

Our team of Towing & Recovery specialists includes Curtis Cooper, CPCU, Amy Berry, CIC, Amy Sockwell, CISR, Jamie Harrelson, CISR, and our claims

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OTHER FEATURED SUPPLIERS Beacon Software Company 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. Beacon technologies save time and money!

(866) 437-6653 info@beaconsoftco.com | www.beaconsoftco.com

BUDGET GPS GPS software with all of the tools to help your business succeed for a single low price. BudgetGPS is always secure and reliable and our experts are here to support you.

(833) 934-2275 support@budgetgps.com | www.budgetgps.com

Custer Products

Custom Built

Custer Products manufactures and distributes LED lights, tow lights, and other related lighting products to the trucking, towing, agricultural, off-road, and safety industries through a network of distributors.

Custom Built Manufacturing was founded by Derek Dangelo, owner of Dangelo’s Auto Body and Repairs.. Custom Built opened with a focus on manufacturing the highest quality, custom heavy duty wreckers for the towing industry.

(800) 490-3158

(800) 540-5151

www.custerproducts.com

info@custombuiltmfg.com | www.custombuiltmfg.com

FlowStop

Dynamic Towing Equipment Manufacturing Dynamic created the Original Self-Loading Wheel-Lift that has become the most sought after technology in the towing industry.

(757) 624-1360 anthonydynamic@mac.com | www.dynamicmfg.com

FlowStop, a revolutionary new system engineered to handle both emergency truck spills and routine maintenance of storm drain and sewer line pipes.

(877)356-9767 www.flowstop.net

Hazmat Responder Network

INA Towing Network

Our 40 hour hazardous materials technician course was developed to provide the tow professional with the specific knowledge and skills needed to participate in the mitigation and clean-up of incidents involving hazardous materials.

To meet the growing need for elevated incident management, INA Towing Network (“INA”) has developed a comprehensive towing and recovery program for truck fleets.

Our mission is to:

(877) 356-9767

(866) 853-2125

www.hazmatrn.com

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JERR-DAN

MACH1

Headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland, we proudly manufacture our vehicles in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. Jerr-Dan believes there are few professions that can match the heart and soul of a tow owner/operator.

Our motto is “People Helping People.” And OVER ONE – LOSE NONE! we believe that there are good people in the world that are truly willing and want to help others. This is the foundation that our company is built on.

(800) 926-9666

(844) 385-5414

info@jerrdan.com | www.jerrdan.com

info@mach1services.com | www.mach1services.com

• Evoke the public conscious to understand they are the most powerful source to define life and death on our Nation’s highways.

• To educate and make them aware they need to make a life change so first responders can live theirs!

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OTHER FEATURED SUPPLIERS Towbook

TowMate

www.towbook.com

Towbook is Try theit unquestioned for 30-Days, free! leader for cloud-based towing software.

Our towing, roadside and impound software is your allencompassing solution for Private Property, Police Calls, Transport, Local Calls, Motor Clubs, and more!

The worlds first wireless emergency, transport, recovery and recreational lighting manufacture since 1985. TowMate began with just one product and has since grown to offer more than 50 wireless and emergency lighting systems.

(810) 320-5063

(800) 680-4455

support@towbook.com | www.towbook.com

info@towmate.com | www.towmate.com

TOPS towXchange a division of TXI Systems, Inc.

Will-Burt

As the most full featured and flexible towing management software available, TOPS provides powerful tools to help you manage your business.

Will-Burt Company is the world’s premier manufacturer of mobile telescoping masts, towers, trailer systems, and pan and tilt positioners. We offer virtually every mobile payload elevation solution and full integration services for first responders.

(866) 800-8677

(330) 682-7015

www.towxchange.net

www.willburt.com

Directory INSURANCE VINSURANCE Aldridge Insurance (334) 566-0051 www.towtruckinsurance.biz

ATIG (407) 472-9600 www.atiginc.com

Austin Insurance, Inc. 2109 Broadway Paducah, KY 42001 (800) 548-7538

Chase Insurance Agency

Hal Kresser Agency

(800) 940-4301 www.chaseinsurance.net

3045 Symmes Rd., Suite F Hamilton, OH 45215 (513) 942-5770

Chester Point Programs

www.kresseragency.com

(908) 428-4285, Ext. 112 www.chesterpoint.com

Hamby & Aloisio Insurance

Consumers Insurance

(770) 804-4829 www.towtruckinsurance.com

(615) 896-6133, Ext. 180 www.ciusa.com

HUB International www.hubinternational.com

Der Manouel Insurance Group (800) 447-4605 www.dmig.com

www.wreckerins.com

Best Insurance Agency (205) 655-2128 www.bestrl.com

GEICO (972) 701-1620 www.geico.com

Gessel Insurance Agency

Bowers Group (330) 638-6146 www.bowersgrp.com

(740) 852-7725 www.gesselinsagency.com

Centerpointe Insurance Service, Ltd.

Gulf Coast Underwriters

(800) 451-8766, Ext. 120 www.centerpointeinsurance.com

(813) 864-4428 www.gcuins.com

Insurance Hub (404) 892-2864 www.insurancehub.com

Kapnick Insurance Group (734) 929-6590 www.kapnick.com

KBK Insurance Group, Inc. (504) 736-0690 www.kbkinsgroup.com

LDC Insurance Services (877) 988-1768, Ext. 1 www.ldcinsurance.com

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Martens Johnson Insurance

The Insurance Professionals

BA Products

(301) 231-5447 www.mjia.com

(480) 991-3600

8925 McGaw Court Columbia, MD 21045 (800) 327-3301

National Insurance Brokerage of NY (631) 273-4242 www.nibony.com

Towtruckinsurance.com (770) 804-4829 www.towtruckinsurance.com

Travis Barlow Insurance (800) 537-7152 www.travisbarlow.com

National Interstate (800) 929-1500 www.natl.com

Weiss Insurance

Pacific General Life Insurance Agency (630) 515-0090 www.towtruckinsuranceusa.com

Prime Insurance Company 303 W. Madison Street, Ste. 2075 Chicago, IL 60606 (800) 257-5590 www.primeis.com

Progressive Commercial Insurance 747 Alpha Dr. Highland Heights, OH 441 (440) 461-5000

683 Trade Center Blvd.

Chesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 534-7226

Wichert Insurance (740) 654-0532 www.wichert.com

XINSURANCE 8722 S. Harrison St. Sandy, UT 84070 (877) 452-6910 www.XINSURANCE.com

Zellner Insurance Agency, Inc.

www.progressivecommercial.com

Recovery First Insurance

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(703) 365-0199 www.rsig.com

Sierra Pacific Insurance Services, Inc. 199 Easy St Unit B Mountain View, CA 94043 800.520.1641 www.sierrapacificagency.com

Sneed Robinson and Gerber, Inc. (901) 372-4580 www.sneedinsurance.com

(919) 562-2984 www.baileystowinginc.com/srg.htm

Best Tools USA 2202 West University Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (800) 541-8568 www.besttoolsusa.net

BOLT Lock (877) 251-8798 www.boltlock.com

Boxes 4 U / Crash Film (972) 516-0002 www.boxes4u.com

Detroit Wrecker Sales 19393 Davidson Detroit, Michigan 48223 (313) 835-8700 www.detroitwrecker.com

Diversified Products

CARGO CONTROL

Recovery Specialist Insurance Group

Bailey’s Towing

www.weiss-ins.com

(904) 356-1492 www.zellnerinsurance.com

(918) 764-1656 www.recoveryfirst.com

www.baprod.com

all-Grip (800) 748-2651 www.all-grip.com

American Eagle Accessories Group (800) 392-3015 www.americaneagleacc.com

AW Direct 410 S. Wright Rd. Janesville, WI 53546 (608) 662-3333 www.awdirect.com

(800) 874-4172 www.pushbumper.com

D.O.T Tiedown & Equipment Sales (800) 459-4798 www.dottiedown.com

Driveline Buddy, LLC (209) 401-0069 www.drivelinebuddy.com

Durabilt (773) 622-7260 www.durabiltusa.com

East Penn Truck Equipment (610) 694-9234 www.eastpenntrucks.com

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Flash Equipment

S&J Mfg.

(800) 570-8866 www.flashequipment.com

(573) 885-4460 www.sjmetalmfg.com

Hooks Towing Supply

Stren Flex

(870) 238-4148 www.hookswreckersupplies.com

(877) 787-3635 www.stren-flex.com

Channel Islands Leasing and Loan

In The Ditch Towing Products

The Crosby Group

(805) 646-3576 www.channelislandsleasing.com

(888) 993-4824 www.intheditch.com

(918) 834-4611 www.thecrosbygroup.com

Industrial Netting

US Cargo Control

(800) 328-8456 www.industrialnetting.com

J.J. Keller

(319) 443-3106 www.uscargocontrol.com

Vulcan Brands

(920) 967-7050 www.jjkeller.com

Beacon Funding Corp.

(847) 897-2734 www.beaconfunding.com

Creditors Specialty Service, Inc. (661) 269-0100 www.ccscollect.com

Integrated Vehicles & Equipment Leasing

(313) 935-3013, Ext. 214 www.vulcanbrands.com

(800) 551-4854 www.integratedleasing.com

Kendall Products (Dri-Dek)

Web Rigging Supply, Inc.

(239) 643-0448 www.dri-dek.com

(847) 304-4550 www.webriggingsupply.com

Intek

Kinedyne

Winches, Inc.

(908) 231-1800, Ext. 128 www.kinedyne.com

804 South 12th Street Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 893-3700

Lift-All

www.winchesinc.com

(717) 898-6614, Ext. 1162 www.wreckerstraps.com

Worldwide Equipment Sales

Mfr. Express

(815) 725-4400 www.newtowtrucks.com

(201) 266-0910 www.mfrexpress.com

Yale Cordage (207) 282-3396, Ext. 23 www.yalecordage.com

Rick’s Truck Center 260 New Lancaster Rd. Leominster, MA 1453 (978) 534-0120 www.rickystow.com

Robert Young’s Trucks 210 Carver Ave. N.E. Roanoke, VA 24012 (540) 982-3809 www.robertyoungtrucks.com

Ruggedtow.com (724) 586-2900 www.ruggedtow.com

(973) 403-7788 www.intekleasing.com

Santander (631) 531-0630 www.santanderbank.com

Specialty Vehicle & Equipment Funding (631) 753-6611 www.specialtyvehiclefunding.com

TCF Equipment Finance (800) 442-7811, Ext. 7415 www.tcfef.com

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FINANCE & LEASING Advantage Funding (516) 280-1375 www.advantagefunding.com

Alliance Funding Group 17542 17TH Street, Suite 200 Tustin, CA 92780 (603) 422-6608

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