Tow Professional Quarterly - Quarter 4, 2021 by Over the Mountain Media, Inc

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CONTROL PLUS: HAZMAT: REINVENTING THE WHEEL DURING A PANDEMIC

SPILL DIAPER: TURNING YOUR LIABILITY INTO A PROFIT FEATURED PRODUCTS | SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY

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FLOWSTOP

Darian Weaver President & Publisher darian@towprofessional.com

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

HAZMAT RESPONDER NETWORK

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Perry Beaty - FlowStop/HazmatRN

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he year 2020 will be remembered by most as a nightmare for the tow & recovery industry. Many looked for new revenue

ventures that would fit in with their existing tow business with existing employees able to handle new tasks. Spill response was the most logical answer as many towers received HAZWOPER training that is compliant with the Code of Federal regulations set forth by OSHA, EPA and DOT rules and regulations. Having the certification is becoming a standard with many law enforcement agencies requiring towers who handle heavy recoveries be HAZWOPER certified to completely handle accidents involving damaged fuel tanks to spilled cargo as to minimize further contamination. OSHA also requires that all personnel responding to a spill site be trained in accordance with the Laws relating to the CFR standards. (This means by the letter of the law. If you are not trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120, you are not legally able to perform that task). This is not a new standard; however, Hazmat Response is becoming a more key issue in cleaning up all debris involving fluids and returning impacted sites back to their original state. To engage in the proper approach to a spill, requires knowledge of what levels of Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, to deploy for those responders in accordance with laws governing

2” VAC PUMP CADDY (FSVPC-2) • FLOWSTOP’S 2’’ DUAL DIAPHRAGM PNEUMATIC OPERATED PUMP • FLOW RATE OF 150 GPM • COMPLETE SYSTEM INCLUDES: 2) 2” VAC STINGERSOF 3’ AND 5’ LENGTHS WITH GROUNDING TABS ANDSCHEDULE 40 PVC TUBES FOR STORAGE & TRANSPORT • VAC TANK 2” STINGERS FEATURES EZ LINK FEMALE CAM LOCKS FOR CONNECTING BOTH 2” VAC STINGERS FOR OVERALL 8’ LENGTH • 90 DEGREE ELL WITH SIGHT GLASS AND 2’’ ALUMINUM STRAINER HOUSED IN A PELICAN 1520 CASE FOR TRANSPORT & STORAGE • 8) 25’ X 2” VAC/DISCHARGE HOSES FOR 200’ OVERALL

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the right equipment for different scenarios means planning and equipping for various needs that may arise due to traffic mishaps. Having operated a towing company for years and creating a hazmat response company resulted in forming a training and equipment manufacturing entity that caters to the needs of tow and recovery professionals. Logos, Inc. manufactures tools known as “FlowStop” for the hazmat trade for tow companies and first responders alike.

• FLOWSTOP’S TRIPLE TREAT SPILL KIT CONSIST OF A 22’’ CARRY/ STORAGE BOX CONTAINING 3 ALL PURPOSE ABSORBENT PADS, 9 WOODEN WEDGES OF 3 DIFFERENT SIZES, 9 WOODEN DOWELS OF 3 DIFFERENT SIZES, RUBBER MALLET, SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY GLOVES • FLOWSTOP’S TRIPLE TREAT SPILL KIT OPTIONS: • GIVES TECHNICIAN OPTIONS CONCERNING METHODS OF SPILL DEFENSE • IF TEMPORARY MEASURES WARRANT THE USE OF WOODEN DOWS OR WEDGES • IF MORE PERMANENT MEASURES ARE REQUIRED BY USING FLOWSTOP FOOTBALL / GOLFBALL • PPE FOR EYE & HAND PROTECTION INCLUDED (GLOVES & GLASSES)

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FlowStop Testimonials “Not only did HRN give us the training we needed along with the products from FlowStop, but they have also given us the support to take on any scene we have ran up on since. If you are looking to take your towing company to the next level, this is a great place to start!” — Eric Yates, Yates Towing “We have used Flow Stop products in our Towing, Recovery and Spill response division’s for almost six years. We find their products to be second to none and their product support assistance is a tremendous asset to our industry. Thank you Flow Stop!” — Justin Schaffer, Milford Towing, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Reinventing the wheel during A

PANDEMIC By Perry Beaty, HazMat Responder Network

Hazmat Responder Network facilitates HAZWOPER training in regards of 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) for the Professional Tow & Recovery Operator. Tow Companies are encouraged to create a new business name and operate spill response separate from their existing business for various legal reasons. Training consists of classroom instruction to hands on applications. Participants are shown the proper donning and doffing of Chemical Protective Clothing, “CPC”, and dress out in certain ensembles with SCBA’s, (selfcontained breathing apparatus). Decon methods of personnel and equipment are covered. Testing of soil and water impacted by a spill or release is covered in training as well and ground and bonding, air monitoring, 14 | Tow Professional | Q4 21 | www.towprofessional.com

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defensive and offensive measures are taught. FlowStop products, equipment and supplies are developed for a quicker, faster, better approach for rapid results enabling responders to minimize exposure to dangerous traffic situations. FlowStop’s fluid transfer pumps are available in 1’’ or 2’’ applications that are intrinsically safe and pneumatically operated. Hydrocarbon and Chemical pumps are offered with flow rates of 46 GPM with 1’’ and 168 GPM with 2’’ pumps. Ground and Bonding Systems for static charge dissipation, Dome Lid Clamps and FlowStop Block Locks for leaking dome lids of fuel and chemical tankers are available along with the new FlowStop Weep Hole Kit for DOT 406’s. FlowStop Football and Golf ball Containment plugs make plugging and or patching a quick remedy for punctured tanks, drums or fluid vessels. Perry Beaty operated Beaty Towing & Recovery along with 16 | Tow Professional | Q4 21 | www.towprofessional.com

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Easy to use headsets providing hearing protection and a convenient way for your team to communicate in noisy environments. Voice operated and no additional equipment required. Helmets have maximum comfort with Kevlar head protection, 6 color options available.

TP HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Q4 TRAINING Piedmont Environmental Response Team (PERT) in Charlotte, NC. Beaty holds a patent for an Inflatable Plug used in storm drains and has the HERS certification, Highway Emergency Response Specialist, through SERTC in Pueblo, CO. He may be reached at 877 356 9767 or pbeaty@flowstop.net / perry@hazmatrn.com

ABOUT PERRY BEATY Perry Beaty grew up in the towing business in Charlotte, NC. He took over the company reins, Beaty Towing & Recovery, after a 2-year stint in the Army, (drafted in the early 70’s). Perry took the towing service to new heights and became involved with TRPNC in 1980. He later served as it’s President, 19921995, introducing a scholarship program through Wreckmaster for it’s members. Beaty was also awarded “Towman of The Year” in January of 1992 from TRPNC and named one of the “Top Ten

Wreckmasters” of 1997. Perry attained several levels of Wreckmaster certification and received HAZWOPER certification in the early ’90’s after realizing a need for quicker and more efficient cleanup response to highway incidents in the Carolinas for Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Fire and his towing customers. Perry created and founded Piedmont Environmental Response Team, “PERT“, later selling both companies in 1998. Beaty formed Logos, Inc. in 2004 for the purpose of developing and creating a lightweight, low air pressure drain pipe plug with flow through capabilities for HAZMAT operations. He applied for and received a patent for an invention described as “Inflatable Flow Control Apparatus” and associated method. The name “FLOWSTOP“ is trademarked.

(877) 356-9767 www.HazmatRN.com

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TP HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Q4 TRAINING HAZMAT RESPONDER NETWORK TESTIMONIALS “Having our staff HRN trained and using Flow Stop products is the best investment our company has made. It takes your company to a new level!” — Ron Myer, Chief Operations Officer, Pine Tree Towing and Recovery, Cambridge, Ohio

“TDI repair and towing attended a hazmat training course, we were astounded by the curriculum that was presented to us. We were excited about everything that Perry educated us on, as well as the tools that were demonstrated brought our Hazmat Team to the next Level.” — Herb Bartemy

“Excellent learning experience, to valuable not have your people experience. The products work and are a valuable asset to your operation.”

“If you are looking to expand into the field of accident cleanup, Hazmat Responder Network run by Perry Beaty is an excellent program that trains and certifies you for a safe and professional response to incidents. We have used FlowStop products for several years and they always perform beyond our expectations.” — Keith Baker, West Michigan Spill Response

“We have used Flow Stop products in our Towing, Recovery and Spill response division’s for almost six years. We find their products to be second to none and their product support assistance is a tremendous asset to our industry. Thank you FlowStop!” — Justin Schaffer, Milford Towing, Cincinnati, Ohio

—Dan Donald, Moore’s Auto Wrecking, Hookstown, PA

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EARN MORE PER ACCIDENT AND TAKE COMPLETE CHARGE OF THE SCENE ONE CALL PUT YOU ON THE SCENE AUTHORITIES APPRECIATES ONE ENTITY TO HANDLE ALL PHASES OF CLEAN UP AND VEHICLE RECOVERY

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SPILL DIAPER TURNING YOUR LIABILITY INTO A PROFIT B

eing a 3rd generation recovery professional, I have seen and experienced the pride and dedication provided to this industry. No other industry is expected to immediately drop everything, respond within a 20 minute time frame, provide hard work for the assistance to others, and fight to get paid for it. With all of this, we endure liabilities to provide our services, and many times turn our property from an asset to a liability by bringing dripping and leaking vehicles back to our facility.

Are you aware that when a customer, or authority having jurisdiction requests for your services, it is a transfer of liability? The request and acceptance turn into an agreement which is a liability transfer. When State Police call for a vehicle accident, they are essentially stating that they have a property damage and are requesting for you to recover their property damage, liability. When the vehicle is recovered, you have gained the responsibility for the vehicle, including its debris. If

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the vehicle is leaking liquid debris across town and back to your storage facility, you are the secondary generator being responsible for the contamination due to custody. In return, this is providing contamination into the storm drains and contaminating the drop site facility, many times being your own property. You have the due diligence and responsibility to confine the contamination from the accident, as well as the obligation to reduce any contamination at your facility. Statutes and standards such as “Litter Control Act”, “Waste Management and Pollution Control”, “Unlawful discharges of deleterious substances”, “Rules Regulating Secondary Containment at Storage and Transfer Facilities”, “Removing Wrecked or Damaged Vehicles” make it your liability at the scene, and while in your custody. Some annotations from these statues read; -Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle 24 | Tow Professional | Q4 21 | www.towprofessional.com

TP SPILL Q4 CONTAINMENT must remove any substances dropped from the vehicle. -Any person whom drops, or “permits” being dropped upon any highway shall immediately remove the same, or cause it to be removed. -No person shall throw, deposit, or “permit” to be thrown or deposited upon any highway -Any person who fails to comply with the subsection commits a class C infraction. These statutes and annotations confirm that if you “allow” foreign fluids to be spilled or leaked onto a highway, you are committing a misdemeanor. With 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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

• 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!

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN COURSE

HRNT-1001 COURSE DESCRIPTION This 40 hour program was developed to provide the tow/ recovery professional with the specific knowledge and skills needed to participate in the mitigation and clean-up of incidents involving hazardous materials. Classroom presentations and intensive field exercises to provide participants with the opportunity to demonstrate newly acquired skills in real world conditions. This course meets the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) (6) (iii). No prerequisites are necessary.

TOPICS • Scene safety for roadway hazardous materials incidents • Regulatory requirements (OSHA/EPA/DOT/STATE) • Incident command and management • Hazard identification and analysis • Hazardous materials chemistry and toxicology • Personal protective equipment • Chemical protective clothing • Respiratory protection/Self-contained breathing apparatus •Air sampling and detection instruments

• Decontamination • Spill control (confinement, containment and recovery) • Soil testing and documentation • Cost recovery • Incident documentation

BASIC SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP RESPONSE Absorbants, Absorbant Pads, Socks, Booms, Patch & Plug Kits, Bales of Straw, Chicken Wire, 3 or 4 feet in width, Grass Seed, Seed Spreader, T-Barb Post, 50 Gallon Poly Bags, Air Transfer Pump 1’’ or 1 1//2’’, Vac and Discharge Hoses, Catch Pools, Pressure Washer — 3300 psi, Generator — 7500 watts, Lights, Shovels, Rakes, Spark Resistant Hand Tools, Overpack Drum — 95 Gallon, 2/ 55 Gallon Closed Lid Steel Drums, Soil Test Kit, First Aid Kit, PPE Safety Glasses, Splash Suits, Particle Mask, Respirator, Overboots, Eye Wash, Reflective Clothing, Hard Hat, Gloves, Authorization Forms for Clean Ups signed by responsible party.

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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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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. 33 | Tow Professional | Q4 21 | www.towprofessional.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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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. For more information on Jerr-Dan’s Dual Position Wide Reach Fork Receivers, contact your nearest distributor or visit: https://www.jerrdan. com/distributor-search 35 | Tow Professional | Q4 21 | www.towprofessional.com

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Custom Built Manufacturing Be Sure to check out our website!

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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specializing in commercial trucking insurance for over 40 years. If you’re struggling to find insurance, we offer customized commercial trucking insurance that is tailored for you. We can cover trucks that are used for business purposes, such as long-haul trucking, shorthaul trucking, delivery trucks, dump trucks, tow trucks, garbage trucks, auto fleets, and more. With XINSURANCE, you will have the customized coverage you need through our all-in-one approach. By reviewing your operations and experience level, we

provide insurance solutions made to fit your needs. So no matter the situation, no matter the risk or history, we are here to help you! Primary commercial auto insurance is not available in every state and we do not offer personal auto insurance. Please contact us to check state availability. For more information on XINSURANCE’S products & services, go to https://www.xinsurance.com/risk-class/ towing-operations-repossession-companies/.

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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.

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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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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Jerr-Dan’s

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. MPL-NGS FEATURES

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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. See for yourself and try it free for 30-Days at: www.towbook.com

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OTHER FEATURED: 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

BUSINESS INSURANCE COVERAGE It’s More Than a Job – It’s Your Passion. No matter what business you’re in, each workday is dedicated to doing your job well and providing your customers with the best service possible. Weiss Insurance Agency would like to return the favor by giving you the coverage you need to ensure the security of your business.

Why Business Insurance? Having Business Insurance builds a strong foundation for any business, regardless of the field. When an accident occurs in the workplace, a protection plan from Weiss Insurance Agency can provide your business with policies like basic property and liability coverage to ensure that your business can keep running smoothly. Since commercial insurance policies vary from business to business, it’s important to discuss the

available options with a representative at Weiss Insurance Agency, so we can build an insurance program that’s just right for you. Being a business owner means taking some risks, but choosing the right insurance company to protect your business shouldn’t be one of them. We provide quality business insurance solutions in over 40 states with office locations in St. Louis, MO Chesterfield, MO - Springfield, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO - Jackson, MO, - Swansea, IL - Highland, IL - Collinsville, IL - Memphis, TNo For personalized service, give us a call … Cindy Horn @ 636-534-7226 or cindyhorn@weiss-ins.com.

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CUSTOMIZED COVERAGE FOR TOWING BUSINESSES A tow truck business earns income by towing disabled vehicles. If that’s what you do, you should carry customized tow truck insurance. Examples of businesses that might need commercial tow truck insurance include: • Roadside service providers • Auto club contractors • Rotational towing • Auto body shops • Auto mechanical repair • Full service stations • Auto salvage and auction haulers

Towing and storage protection Towing insurance can cover more than your typical wrecker or rollback truck. Tow truck companies often carry the following: • Garagekeepers • On-Hook Towing insurance • Tow General Liability insurance

consider for your commercial vehicles include: • Liability insurance • Medical Payments Insurance • Physical Damage Coverage • Uninsured Motorist Insurance

How much is tow truck insurance? In 2020, the national average monthly cost for tow truck insurance through Progressive was $448. While this is good to know, it doesn’t necessarily reflect your specific situation. There are many rating factors that influence your cost including your location, type of towing, and driving history. For example, our data represents new annual policies with both primary liability and physical damage coverages and a clean driving record for all drivers. You can expect your cost to vary depending on your needs. Whether you’re seeking cheap tow insurance or you need specialized coverage, our licensed professionals can give you a customized quote that fits your particular situation. For more information on Progressive Commercial visit www.progressivecommercial.com.

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WHY SIERRA PACIFIC MARKET ACCESS Sierra Pacific has access to 98% of all newly written tow insurance policies in California for 2020. Backed by 12 years experience writing tow risks, Sierra Pacific is the right choice.

CONCIERGE SERVICE Our Broker team is exceptionally responsive to the needs of our clients and prospects. The Ops team uses Smartsheets to quickly process your cert and endorsement requests. Utilizing DocuSign, we make signing documents a breeze. You deserve a team who works for you.

Sierra Pacific is new insurance. Let go of your old insurance. For more information visit www.sierrapacificagency.com, email at ops@sierrapacificagency.com, or call at 888-836-6322

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GET THE BEST TOWING INSURANCE A

re you in the towing services business? They have over 30 years of experience in the towing insurance

industry so we understand how tricky towing services can be. At Hal Kresser Agency, they offer a policy that best suits your needs to ensure that your business keeps running smoothly. To learn more call Hal Kresser today! 877-412-3434, email him hal@kresseragency.com or visit www.kresseragency.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.

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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AUSTIN INSURANCE PROGRAMS

ustin Insurance is a family-owned, independent insurance agency that keeps your best interests in mind. We know how important it is to provide our clients with the best possible insurance coverage at the most competitive rates available. Austin Insurance was started in 1985 by Rob and Sharon Austin. For over thirty years, we’ve been delivering great coverage and quality service to clients like you all over the United States. We have remained dedicated to insuring individuals and businesses with the right coverages for their needs, while also ensuring they have the best experiencewith prompt, professional, and friendly service. Whether you need a commercial line of coverage for your towing vehicle or a personal line for the antique hot rod sitting in your garage, we will always make sure you are covered and that you understand your policy. And if

needed, we’ll come see you!. For more information contact (270-444-6818) or www.wreckerins.com.

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FlowStop

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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

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!

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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.

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.

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TOPS towXchange a division of TXI Systems, Inc.

The spill diaper is a way to limit liability and make a profit off of it while a vehicle is in your custody you are abiding by the statutes and ordinances and the federal clean water act by not allowing debris to leak or fall from the vehicles, and potentially go into the waterway.

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

(866) 800-8677 www.towxchange.net

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OTHER FEATURED SUPPLIERS Access Tools

Austin Hinds Motors, Inc.

Since 1986 AccessTools has traveled the road to becoming the leading manufacturer of automotive lock out equipment for theTowing and Repossession Industry, First Responders, Police Officers, Fire Departments, and Road Service Providers.

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.

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Custer Products 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.

Austin Insurance is a family-owned, independent insurance agency that keeps your best interests in mind.They know how important it is to provide clients with the best possible insurance coverage at the most competitive rates available.

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Custom Built 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) 540-5151

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

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Hide-A-Lift

Are you in the towing services business?They have over 30 years of experience in the towing insurance industry so they understand how tricky towing services can be.

Hide-A-Lift was established in 1998 in a small town in the Northwest corner of Iowa. Needing a way to tow cars from place to place, then owner and now salesman Lee Bomgaars came up with an idea for the first underlift and things took off from there.

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Jerr-Dan

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

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.

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MatJack

Our motto is “People Helping People.” And 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.

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McMahon Truck Centers of Columbus 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

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Mike Keith Insurance

Easy to use headsets Originally established in 1950, our providing hearing protection and a agency remained a small familyconvenient way for your team to communicate in in 1950, Mike erage in the industry. With a growing owned operation until 1966 when Originally established noisy environments. Keith Insurance has four Missouri locabase of “A” rated carriers, we are able to tions offering a broad range of insurance offer coverage Voice operated andin most nostates with no Mike Keith joined the organization.products Inand1978, we became Mike services. Throughout these radius restrictions. additional equipment years, we have taken pride in helping our Our team of Towing & Recovery specustomers understand and select the cialists includes Curtis Cooper, CPCU, Keith Insurance when Mike became solerequired. owner and operator.

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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-

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Robert Young’s Auto & Truck, Inc. is a family owned & operated business based out of Roanoke, VA. Robert R. Young of Robert Young’s started the company in 1982. He began his vison with basically one man and his tow truck!.

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AW Direct

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New Pig (800) HOT-HOGS (468-4647) www.newpig.com/us/

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Tackle Technologies (228) 206-1449 www.tackletechnologies.com

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www.webfleet.com

FleetMatics (866) 844-2235

Next Generation Tool Company (800) 874-5625 www.nextgentool.com

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Verizon Network Fleet (866) 869-1353 www.networkfleet.com

Mobile Create USA 408) 933-9588 www.mcusainc.com

www.rickystow.com

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

Santiam Enterprises, Inc. (503) 859-2793 www.santiam.info

Steck Mfg. (800) 227-8325 www.steckmfg.com

Pro View Systems, Inc. (865) 769-6540 www.proviewsystemsgps.com

Progressive Platforms (877) 304-4347 www.progressiveplatforms.com

Ranger SST 34194 Aurora Rd. #274 Cleveland, OH 44139 (440) 498-1495 www.rangersst.com

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