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PUBLISHER Darian Weaver President & Publisher darian@towprofessional.com
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JERR-DAN JD35 Integrated Heavy Duty Wrecker
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err-Dan’s JD35 INT integrated heavy duty wrecker is ideal for towing medium and heavy duty trucks, buses and tractor trailers. The 350 underlift has a rated capacity of 35,000 lbs. retracted and 16,000 lbs. fully extended at 128”. The 350X underlift has a rated capacity of 35,000 lbs. retracted and 16,000 lbs. fully extended at 147”. The boom, rated at 70,000 lbs. fully retracted and 22,000 lbs. fully extended at a 30-degree angle, features 87” of reach off the tailboard, giving the operator the
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ability to undeck trucks, load/unload cargo, or perform vehicle recoveries and uprights with ease. The unit comes standard with two 35,000 lb. planetary 2-speed winches and an optional fully proportional wireless remote featuring 2-speed winch control and winch free-spool engagement. The tailboard comes standard with air and electrical hook ups, and rear hydraulic stabilizers with flip-down spade feet allowing the operator to maximize the truck’s performance. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com
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JERR-DAN Autogrid Option for XLP Carrier
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he all-new XLP Carrier Autogrid allows an operator to hook to a car quickly and easily without manually installing L-Arms. The grid design offers a 3,500 lb. rating and a crossbar that can rotate 90 degrees either side of center. The grid pivot has a center detent bar that prevents excessive crossbar swing during set-up.
The grid center drop area is designed to provide better support for tires as well as less sidewall push. Product longevity is addressed with replaceable wear items that include crossbar ends, L-arm tips, and plates at strategic locations. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com
JERR-DAN Tow Link™ App
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nowing and understanding tow truck capacity and data is critical to safe and effective tow truck operation. Tow Link™ from Jerr-Dan recreates the tow and recovery scenario to provide informative data to advise operators on how to better use their equipment with two specific functions—a Rigging Utilization Calculator and a Tow Performance Calculator. The Tow Performance function allows the operator to input equipmentspecific and setup-specific values to determine a safe utilization level. The Rigging Utilization Calculator also provides for equipment and setup inputs and adds a unique angle calculator that works in conjunction with a smartphone’s camera to determine exact angles. Tow Link is available on Apple’s App Store as well as Google Play. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com 8 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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Towbook Say “Hello” to your newest employee, Towbook!
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ased 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
DRIVEN BY PERFORMANCE
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Manage your business from anywhere In the office using a computer or on-the-go using your mobile app, we’ve got you covered! Our cloud-based software was built for owners, managers, drivers, and dispatchers who live a busy lifestyle and need access from wherever they are.
FEATURE RICH Simple, Powerful Dispatching Our software was built with you in mind; save countless hours on training staff with our user-friendly interface and intuitive design. Accepting calls, assigning calls, tracking job progress, and managing vehicle inventory just got a whole lot easier!
Powerful Mobile Apps
Billing Made Easy
Comprehensive Reporting
Our billing features include the ability to invoice your motor clubs directly, automatically import payments, integrating with QuickBooks, and much more! With our intuitive workflow, your staff will save countless hours on billing.
Use Towbook from any device! iPhone, Android, etc. You can use it on as many devices as you want to for no extra fee.
With hundreds of options, our flexible reports make it easy for you to review company performance. See your daily activity, generate commissions, manage receivables, view truck expenses, and much more!
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TM-TBOX-MDW: “The TBOX-MDW from TowMate stands out in the ‘Best Products of 2023’ list for its innovative approach to roadside safety. Designed for towing operations, it wirelessly controls the markers, stop, tail, and turn signals on a trailer. This is especially useful when towing a disabled semi-trailer combo. Its user-friendly plug-and-play system and durable design make it dependable and easily put to use on the fly. Now compatible with both Milwaukee M18 and DeWalt MAX20V batteries, the TBOX-MDW offers greater flexibility than ever before. Proudly made in the USA, it comes with a lifetime warranty on electronics, underscoring TowMate’s commitment to quality. This product is a gamechanger for tow truck operators and is available through TowMate’s network of authorized dealers.” www.towmate.com
TM36MDW: “The TM36MDW Wireless Light Bar by TowMate® is a revolutionary addition to the 2023 automotive safety market. This 36inch light bar, compatible with both Milwaukee M18 and DeWalt MAX20V batteries, streamlines roadside operations with its advanced, user-friendly design. It features integrated stop, tail, turn signals, side marker lights, and central DOT lights, ensuring high visibility and safety. The bar’s ease of use is enhanced by an intuitive transmitter and simple bungee straps for effortless mounting. Emphasizing prolonged usage times, the TM36MDW addresses the need for reliable, long-lasting light solutions in towing and emergency scenarios. This innovative product, available through TowMate’s dealer network, represents a significant leap in wireless tow light technology, meeting the evolving demands of roadside safety professionals.” www.towmate.com
TM22XR: “The TM22XR, the latest wireless tow light from TowMate, stands out in 2023 for its exceptional battery life, offering over 50 hours on a single charge. This feature ensures uninterrupted service, making it a reliable choice for extensive towing operations. Along with its superior battery performance, it includes 100LB pull rubber-coated magnets for a strong, scratch-free hold on vehicles. The TM22XR’s lightweight design doesn’t compromise on TowMate’s signature durability. Manufactured in the USA with a lifetime warranty on electronics and LEDs, it embodies TowMate’s commitment to quality and innovation in the towing industry.” www.towmate.com 12 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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SafeAll Traffic Commander | Item # SA-TC20 Distracted driving is a danger tow operators face everyday. Get drivers to pay attention with this incredibly effective variable message sign from SafeAll. At 62” wide, this truckmounted board meets federal regulations for roadside signage and serves as a three-in-one traffic advisor: a message board with 18” block lettering, an 18 LED light bar and an animated arrow stick. Messages are legible from 1,000 feet and visible from 3,000 feet, giving drivers traveling at highway speeds more than 30 seconds to respond. The board rises from the stowed position in less than three seconds, and in the full upright position, it can be read from a 30-degree angle in any direction. The weatherproof unit is controlled by an included operator tablet, and the LED brick panels won’t fade, fog or discolor like other sign boards on the market. Order Item # SA-TC20 at Zips.com today.
Zip’s HD Underreach Towing System | Item # ZP-2211 This versatile towing system from Zip’s provides heavy-duty tow operators the convenience and functionality to tow a variety of trailers and bobtail semi tractors with their underreach. The multi-purpose kit includes a crossbar adapter and three trailer connections: a gooseneck bracket with 2-5/16” ball, a pintle hook attachment and a fifth-wheel plate adapter. A kingpin attachment is also included for rear picks on bobtail semi tractors All mounting hardware comes with the kit. When installed properly, the attachments sit proud of any obstructions on the adapter and allow for a wide turning radius, which makes for better cornering and improved maneuvering in traffic or when exiting a scene. Welded loops on the crossbar adapter improve handling, and all powder-coated components store easily in a side storage compartment. Order Item # ZP-2211 at Zips.com today.
Trux Auxiliary Glow Strip LED Light Item #: TLED-GL Add another dimension of style, color and lighting to your wrecker or car carrier with customizable glow strips from Trux. This colorful accent lighting is available in 16 color combinations to complement your rig’s color scheme and match your company’s brand. Each strip can be ordered in three different lengths with additional options of side glow or center glow styling. Each strip is made with a polycarbonate lens and a weatherproof PVC casing, so feel free to place them anywhere on your truck. Accent body lines, add ground effects or brighten up interior storage bays with this popular trim piece. These strip lights are easy to install and include 3M double-sided tape for secure mounting. Each light offers a 30,000-hour lifespan, so your truck will be turning heads for a long time to come. Order Item # TLED-GL at Zips.com today. 14 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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Hino L Series Trucks
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he all new Hino L Series trucks, replacing our conventional lineup. Now known as the L6 and L7, you’ll immediately see the new exterior design including a bolder front fascia and optional LED headlights to make sure you’re able to safely navigate the roads in style. Open the door and you’ll be greeted with a re-engineered interior with highend automotive grade finishes built with commercial use durability and an eye towards increased functionality. New steering wheel controls, a large 7” LCD multi-information display, more storage and increased leg room all make your “office” safer and more comfortable. Speaking of safety, the new Hino L Series has integrated an entire suite of new safety systems to ensure you and your cargo get where they need to be quickly and safely. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Collision Mitigation System (CMS) Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Active Cruise Control (ACC) and a driver’s seatbelt sensor are all there to protect you mile after mile.
Last but not least, the new L series is maximizing your business’s functionality with new wheelbase options, extended cab and crew cab configurations. No matter what your business needs, there’s a Hino L Series there to help you do more. WWW.HINO.COM
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he Hino conventional models have been the fastest growing medium duty trucks for years. It started with great aerodynamics, functionality, and durability, and has continued with leading edge connectivity. The great just got better. The Hino XL Series sports an all-new automotive grade interior, a host of new advanced safety equipment, and larger cab configurations for more versatility than ever before. Available in day, extended and crew cab configurations, Hino XL Series trucks are ideal for applications ranging from 33,000 lbs. to 62,000 lbs. GVWR. Factoring in the industry’s leading support of HinoWatch and available HinoCare and it’s easy to see why Hino is the fastest growing medium duty truck brand in the U.S.A. - POWER ON. WWW.HINO.COM 16 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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WorldWide, Driving Innovation Within The Towing Industry
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n a rapidly evolving world, Worldwide is at the forefront, driving innovation within the towing industry. We are committed to collaborating closely with our suppliers to ensure that we can provide the best possible support for our customers. Today, we’re excited to introduce two groundbreaking products that will not only bolster your existing business but also open new revenue streams. Let’s dive into the latest additions to our product lineup, the Cottrell one and two car carriers. These versatile delivery vehicles are tailor-made to meet the specific needs of businesses, particularly those grappling with a shortage of available CDL drivers. These carriers have the potential to generate fresh revenue opportunities for your enterprise. Imagine, for instance, you own an auto repair shop or a body shop. With these carriers at your disposal, you can effortlessly pick up and deliver vehicles to accommodate your customers’ schedules, all while maintaining your core towing operations and minimizing the use of multiple trucks. What sets these carriers apart is their ingenious built-in ratchet system, which not only ensures the safety of your drivers but also reduces the risk of equipment loss. Their streamlined, lightweight design not only decreases the overall weight of the vehicle but also features integrated toolboxes that can be equipped with an electric vehicle (EV) charging system or a jump starter. Additionally, these carriers offer excellent branding opportunities with integrated body panels, enhancing your company’s visibility in the market. While they may not be traditional tow trucks, they have the potential to significantly enhance your customer experience and extend your service offerings. In line with our commitment to expanding your business capabilities, we present a range of versatile service vehicles designed to cater to your current customer base and take you into the realm of electric vehicle support. Whether you opt for a van, our Hackney service truck, or our roll-up
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door body, each vehicle is equipped with a standard set of features that includes Van Air’s “Epic system” EV charging system, the 12/24-volt Goodall “Super boost all,” and an Air20 compressor. These vehicles offer ample storage space for batteries, tools, and support equipment, and they can be fully customized to meet your unique requirements. Best of all, they are readily available in stock. In a rapidly changing world, Worldwide is your partner in adapting and thriving within the towing industry. Our new products are designed to empower your business, create fresh revenue streams, and enhance your service offerings. Together, we can embrace the future of towing and vehicle support.
The IM Body is 12’ Polypropylene construction with two pass-through tunnels with side tray options (Front Compartment 49” and second 47”). It also has two side stationary shelved compartments and a rear compartment, totaling 7 areas to store much needed equipment. www.wdelivers.com | 815-725-4400
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Custom Built Manufacturing
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he Custom Built Manufacturing team is eager to collaborate with you to create the perfect tow truck, keeping your fleet modern and efficient. Together we will design your wrecker keeping in mind everything from rotator size and
frame reinforcement, right down to accessories like chains and straps. • Custom Aluminum Bed Side Fabrication • Wreckers And Rotators Ranging From 15 Ton To 80 Tons. • Truck Frame Reinforcement • Towing Accessories
Quality is number One at Custom Built Mfg. LLC using quality American made steel, aluminum, fasteners, hydraulics, cables, and as many accessories whenever possible. Custom Built means just that, handcrafted and hand-fit for precise longlife operation. For more information, visit www.custombuiltmfg.com
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Take command. Create a safe space. SafeAll 3-in-1 Traffic Commander.
Distracted driving is a danger tow operators face every day. Get drivers to pay attention with this incredibly effective message sign. SafeAllProducts.com
Odds of a vehicle moving over were 95% HIGHER when the vehicle-mounted variable message sign was used. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
3-in-1 Technology Message Sign.
Light Bar.
Arrow Stick.
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Powerful, Compact Heights up to 15 ft. Up to 220,000 Lumens 360° of light in 15 seconds
Light Towers
Portable, Recharge Li-ion Powered Work Lights, Flashlights, Search Lights, Hazard Lights, and more
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20+ hour runtime Orange, blue, and red flares Available in 6 and 10 packs
330-684-4000
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Energy Security Agency
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he problem for tow and recovery professionals is you will interact with electric vehicles more and more. There are definite hazards and risks that you must be prepared to deal with to keep you and your staff safe from the dangers of damaged electrical systems, and the real possibility of thermal runaway after the incident is over. Stored energy is a real concert when dealing with damaged electric vehicles with high voltage systems. A quick Google search will produce dozens of articles about hybrid/electric vehicles catching fire hours and days after an incident, even after the fire department has extinguished the flames. Several storage lots and buildings had catastrophic losses due to EV’s reigniting on property. Because of these risks, and the increasing frequency of tow operators interacting with electric and hybrid vehicles, new federal standards designed to protect people and property have been set forth by NTSB, NHTSA, NFPA, and SAE. They call on tow operators to seek guidance and have risk analysis conducted by third party experts. Compliance with these standards is crucial from both a safety and liability standpoint. If something goes south, you do not want to be holding the hat of non-compliance when the courts and insurance companies start their investigations into what went wrong. Fortunately, the Energy Security Agency is here to help you stay safe and in compliance at no cost to you! In fact, if you enroll in our ESA Partner Program, we will pay you for each risk
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analysis we complete on the electric vehicles you tow. Our 24/7 response center is a phone call away to provide risk analysis of the vehicle and expert guidance on how to properly handle any electric vehicle you may come in contact. Risk analyses are easy to complete. Simply call the ESA at 1-855-ESA-SAFE and our trained Risk Agents will ask you questions about your vehicle, and any damage it sustained. They will then send you a link to upload photos of the vehicle right from your phone. The agent will assign a risk level of green, yellow, or red, and provide guidance on how to interact with the vehicle. To receive this free risk analysis and guidance service, tow operators need to go ESA’s website EnergySecurityAgency.com and sign up under the risk analysis section. Remember, there is no cost to you or your organization. .
Warrior Winches
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Built for the Military, Trusted by Professionals
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hen it comes to heavy-duty winches, you can’t beat the T1000 range of Severe Duty 12/24v Winches. The T1000 was designed as a highly advanced prototype for military application, where the ability to perform in severe climates and the harshest environments is essential. For industrial and commercial applications, the T1000 has you covered. With options of Galvanised steel or military-grade Armortek Extreme ropes, these winches promise unwavering performance, overcoming all challenges. The T1000 Series ranges from 10,000lbs right up to award-winning “The Beast” - a colossal 25,000lbs of pulling power!
T1000 Severe Duty Winches www.warriorwinches.com
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Warrior’s RV Hydraulic
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ntroducing our RV Series hydraulic winches, meticulously engineered to meet the stringent SAEJ706 standard, ensuring quality and performance. With a robust Drum to Rope Ratio of 10:1, these winches deliver optimal efficiency, providing the power you need for challenging commercial and industrial applications. Safety is our priority, and as such the Wire Rope boasts a 2:1 Safety Factor, whilst the Rope Fixing feature guarantees a robust 2.5 times rated load capacity offering an additional layer of reliability in demanding scenarios. Equipped with a Hydraulic Full Load Holding Brake, these winches provide precise control, enhancing safety and operational stability during load handling. The RV Series is available in a range of capacities, spanning from 10,000lbs to 18,000lbs, ensuring that there’s a perfect fit for your specific needs. Whether you’re dealing with intense industrial tasks or demanding commercial projects, our hydraulic winches offer the reliability and
strength required to get the job done efficiently. Choose the RV Series for a hydraulic winch that not only meets industry standards but exceeds expectations in durability, safety, and performance, making it the ideal solution for your toughest applications. www.warriorwinches.com
A BUSINESS POWERED BY FAMILY VALUES
DRIVEN BY TRUST, RESPECT, HONESTY AND UNDERSTANDING. At Warrior Winches, we’re committed to having a full range of hydraulic and electric winches in stock. We guarantee high quality products, timely 2-7 day delivery, full parts support and unbeatable aftersales service. You can trust Warrior Winches to help get the job done.
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Trusted by Professionals, Built for Everyone!
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Dynamic Radius Flatbed
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ynamic created the Original Self-Loading Wheel-Lift that has become the most sought-after technology in the towing industry. The idea of the self-loading wheel-lift system came from a need of faster and safer operation for recovery agents. To continue with the efforts of creating the safest recovery vehicles on the market. The Dynamic Radius is a 240º rotating car carrier, allowing for quicker and safer recovery where limited space is available to maneuver. The design of the radius allows for less equipment blocking the roadway creating a safer workspace for recovery personal. -12,000 lb. Capacity Deck PLAY VIDEO - 9,500 lb. Rotation Capacity - 240º Deck Rotation - 5,000 lb. Self Loading Wheel-Lift
Standard Features - 48” Toolbox - 18 Triple Eye Tie Down Pads - 100’ 3/8” Cable w/ Roller Guide & Tensioner Winch Release - Wireless Proportional Remote - Stationary Frame Mounted Light Pylon - Grease Fittings on Bed Rails - Hydraulic Outriggers - (1) “V” Bridle, (2) “J” Hook Chains w/ Clusters, (2) Wheel Lift Straps - Tow Light Plug - Dual Luminated Control Workstations - Tie Down Systems - FMVSS 108 Lamp Group - LED Lights, Including Reverse Lights
Optional Features - 102” Wide Deck - Diamond Plate Steel Deck
- 4,000 lb. Independent Self-Loading Wheel Lift - Fold Down & Removable Rails - Lower & Deck Mounted Work Lights - Light Bar - Switch Panel - Wheel Simulators - PTO (Power Take Off) - Additional & Custom Options Available
Dynamic Towing Equipment & Manufacturing
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1120 E Brambleton Ave | Norfolk, VA 23504 757-624-1360 | Dynamicmfg.com
Dynamic Forklift Attachment Download Brochure
Standard Attachment: 4,000 lb Self Loading Wheel-Lift Heavy-Duty Attachment: 5,000 lb Self Loading Wheel-Lift Manual Wheel-Lift: 3,500 lb Capacity Standard Features - Connects to Extra Valve of Forklift - Quick & Effortless Set Up On Forklift - Hydraulic Controlled Jaws (Standard & Heavy Duty Models) www.dynamicmfg.com | 800 831 9299 26 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
Are you ready to make the switch? Lite It Wireless Introduces …. External 20-volt Battery and Charger for your wireless light bar
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This battery is mounted externally and there is no longer the need to change the 2 batteries from inside the case. You simply take the discharged battery off the battery plate and replace it with a fresh battery. Designed to accept both M18 and DeWalt style batteries. These new wireless lightbars have the same great warranty and customer service included with every purchase. You may purchase the external battery light bars without the battery and charger and use your own.
Custer Products 20-volt Battery and Charger
Now available in 36”, 48”, 60” wireless LED light bar. Add flashers or strobes. 7-pin transmitter, external 20-volt battery and charger included.
1-800-490-3158
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Dynamic 701 Slide In
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Download Brochure The 701 slides in, is now available with neg and power tilt.The unit is based off Dynamics 701 wrecker. With the same Cyds, valves and steel parts as a regular wrecker.These units are made for the professional towers, not the weekend warrior.The unit has a 5000LB lifting capacity with 82 inches of reach, 8000LB towing capacity (depending on the truck it is installed on) 25 degrees of positive and neg tilt. It has built in chain boxes and there is no need to replace the rear bumper.
Unit comes standard with mounting kit, spacer blocks, safety chains, straps, and ratchets. Also is available with an optional 8000LB Ramsey winch. Other options are welded in dolly brackets, motorcycle attachment,5th wheel /gooseneck attachment, and counterbalance weight.
Dynamic Towing Equipment & MFG www.dynamicmfg.com | 800 831 9299
TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAM ESSENTIALS OF LIGHT DUTY TOWING & RECOVERY Is your company / organization in need of consistent, standardized training, contact our team at staff@ersca.org to inquire about our Trainthe-Trainer program lead by Shane Coleman, National Director of Training Safety through Training & Advocacy The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) was formed in 2012, originally titled the United Coalition for Motor Club Safety (“The Coalition”), created by a group of tow company owners.
www.ersca.org | training@ersca.org Office 916.617.2882 | Fax 916.414.3708
Schedule of Programs January 23-25, 2024 Essentials of Light Duty Towing & Recovery – Virtual Class with Live Instructor. February 21-23, 2024 Essentials of Light Duty Towing & Recovery – Virtual Class with Live Instructor. March 14-18, 2024 Train-the-Trainer for Heavy Duty in Sacramento California (Limited Openings) March 15-17, 2024 Essentials of Heavy-Duty Towing & Recovery in Sacramento California (25% filled already) March 26-28, 2024 Essentials of Light Duty Towing & Recovery – Virtual Class with Live Instructor.
We have additional events pending date confirmations over the next few months so stay tuned to the training calendar at www.ersca.org.
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Collins Manufacturing Collins Hi-Speed®Dolly 6th Generation Self-Loading Dolly Safety First! Safety RatchetSystem — forTower Safety — Prevents accidents and provides more options in difficult environments, (like snow, ice, gravel, slopes, tight spaces), when loading.
No expensive replacements or repairs — no cutting, welding or downtime. Replace damaged parts on the spot with common hand tools in just minutes.
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Collins Carrier Dolly System An innovation borrowed from Collins’ early designs — the DamageFree solution to loading Carriers: Rolling instead of dragging up the bed.
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LIGHTEST Heavy-duty. Light-weight. Industry’s lightest-weight dolly. Weighing only 54 lb. with static load capacity at nearly 80x its own weight (4,280 lb. with 5.70x8 tires).
DAMAGE-FREE Damage-Free Loading. No hooks, chains or cables ever touch the vehicle. Vehicles simply ride the dollies up and down the bed.
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WIDE-RANGE Load hybrids, high-end, electric, all-wheel or fourwheel drive vehicles with no hook points. The Carrier Dolly System also doubles as a motorcycle dolly. For more information, visit www.collinsdollies.com.
TPRNC 2024
MID ATLANTIC TOW SHOW
JOIN US FOR A 2-DAY INDOOR SHOW FEATURING: SILENT AUCTION REVERSE RAFFLE TOW TRUCK BEAUTY CONTEST TRAINING ...AND MORE!
SEPTEMBER 5TH-7TH, 2024
JIM GRAHAM BUILDING | 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
The NC Tow Truck and Trade Show is an event designed for professionals engaged in the towing and recovery business. Attendees will be able to see the latest designs of towing equipment and accessories
SAVE-- THE SAVE THE-- DATE
To be the first to get information about exhibiting at the Show, please contact:
TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONAL OF NC P.O. Box 49661 | Greensboro, NC 27419
trpnc@nctowing.org | (919) 921-8194
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he TowTrack Towing Robot, is the most technology advanced towing equipment in the world. Patent applications have been filed in Europe and in the United States and pending approval. Making this the most Technology Advanced Towing Equipment in the world. It is the only towing solution currently available to resolve all the weight and movement issues associated with heavy Electric Vehicles that wont move. The machine is internationally approved and required to be used by European Law Enforcement and Tow Providers in 18 European Countries and the Untied Kingdom. The machines performance numbers speak for itself, “Over 8000 Machines In Use, Serving 53 Countries, With Over 5 million Vehicle Movements Worldwide!”
The TowTrack Operator can move any vehicle without any damage. Once the machine has the vehicle, the robotic machine carries the vehicle to the Roll-back and both machines are secured (independently) to the truck and the driver can drive off and transport the vehicle to its destination. Then with surgical precision, place the vehicle into the desired location. The entire process is without the need to enter the vehicle or touch the exterior of the vehicle. Ensuring the integrity of a vehicle crime scene processing investigation if needed. Saving law enforcement time and resources needed to clear the incident scene.
The TowTract® comes in 2 different sizes, TowTrack® and TowTrack XL®. They you can add customization if needed, ask for pricing.
Law Enforcement will benefit their resources with this technology. They have the authority to mandate this machine to be available by adding this equipment to be available through the law enforcement agency’s Traffic Incident Management Plan with their current towing vendor. This will save time, when the tow provider fails to have to correct towing equipment to complete the task and same damages to motorist vehicles. Then the safety issues because the operator can stay out of danger with using the machine remote to control the machine from a safe space, out of traffic and on-coming vehicles in the roadway.
770-677-5766 TrackedMachines.us sales@trackedmachines.us
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zuga is recognized as the only telematics/camera system which is dedicated and focused on the Towing industry. Azuga is the preferred integration partner of Towbook. There is a deep integration tying your Towbook and Azuga together which opens several key features to help make your business more efficient. 1) With Azuga, your Towbook will track the truck instead of the App, meaning the driver cannot shut it off and the signal is much more dependable: 2) your map and updates will happen every 30 seconds in Towbook instead of the normal 2-minute updates. meaning your vehicle locations, dispatch times and who is available will be much more accurate: 3) You will now always see the speed of every vehicle, Ignition on or ignition off, including idling times for all your vehicles. Azuga’s Camera systems were designed with Towers in mind, with a rear mounted AUX camera to see the bed and records while your tower is doing their work. The camera footage is easy to access directly inside the Azuga map for true Live view in real time, for all driving events such as harsh breaking, harsh steering, jolt, tailgating or accident. You can even access non-event camera footage directly inside the system. When your PTO is engaged, a bumper picture is
automatically taken of every vehicle that you tow. That photo is saved for 1 year inside Azuga. Azuga’s hardware is also HAAS alert enabled. Meaning, if you have Azuga’s hardware you do not need HAAS’s hardware you just need the HAAS subscription to assist you protecting your team on the roadside. Azuga is proud to be a Tow Professional’s Top Product of the Year and we will continue to be focused on being a customer driven solution for the Towing industry. azuga.com/towbook/ | 205-728-9135
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lowstop’s hydrocarbon pumps are designed for quick and easy deployment for roadside spill response. Aluminum pumps transfer all class 3 fluids with rapid results. Each pump includes aluminum vac stingers of 30’’x 1’’ and 48’’ x 1’’. Flowstop’s 1’’ pump is also equipped with a vac mop and puddle wand, 2,pressure plugs if drilling a tank is necessary. Each pump has an air regulator mounted on unit and 100’ of vac hose in 4 separate sections of 25’x 1’’ an inline filter and 1’’ foot valve ensure debris free suction. FLOWSTOP’S HYDROCARBON PUMPS ARE OFFERED A
1’’ & 2’’ APPLICATIONS 1’’ PUMP ASSEMBLY IS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM PUDDLE WAND, VAC MOP, 30’’ VAC STINGER AND 48’’ VA STINGER, 50’ X 3/8’’ AIR HOSE, INLINE FLUID FILTER,1’ FOOT VALVE, 100’ OF VAC HOSE,(4) 25’ X 1’’ SECTIONS lowstop’s CARRIES A 1YEAR MANUFACTURES WARRANTY chemical pump2’’ PUMP HAS 2) 2’’ ALUMINUM STINGERS OF 3’ & 5’ LENGTH, is ideal for acids and 200’ OF 2’’ VAC HOSE, 2’’ SIGHT GLASS STORE IN PELICAN CASE
F DOME LID CLAMPS Designed for MC 306 / DOT 406 Tank Trailers Quick & Easy Deployment for Rapid Results 5 Aluminum Locking Clamps
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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
REVERSIBLE AIR DRILL INFRARED TEMP GUN LENNOX 2’’ HOLE SAW LENNOX 4’’ HOLE SAW 2) OATEY 2’’ PLUGS 2) OATEY 4’’ PLUGS 50’ X 3/8’’ AIR HOSE STORAGE/CARRY CASE
CARGO TANKER VAC STINGER
Achieve 3 Separate Lengths with 2 Vac Stingers! 3’ x 2” Aluminum Vac Stinger Fits Through 4” Opening with Easy 3’ x 5” Aluminum Vac Stinger Lock Couplers 8’ x 2” With Both Stingers Grounding Tabs on Stingers Connected! Aluminum Dust Caps for Male 3” Sight Glass to 2” Vac Pipe Couplers Aluminum Strainer Pelican Case for Storage & Transport
harsh chemicals and both 1’’ and 2’’ models can handle up to a 93% solution of sulfuric acid. Both pumps employ schedule 80 pvc pipes and chemical hoses compatible with the pump.
The World’s Only True HazMat Pipe Plug With Or Without Flow Through Ports
FLOWSTOP CHEMICAL PUMPS OFFERED IN 1’’ & 2’’ APPLICATIONS SCHEDULE 80 PVC VAC STINGERS OF 30’’ & 48’’ FOR SCHEDULE 80 PVC 2’’ VAC STINGERS OFFERED AS 3’ & FOR 8’ OVERALL LENGTH The World’s Only True HazMat Pipe Plug With Or Without Flow Through Ports
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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Emergency Road Service Coalition Of America From the Director’s Desk: A look back and look forward … As I sit here and look back on the last training year, I am incredibly humbled, honored, and grateful. Humbled to have such an opportunity to support this incredible industry that serves the motoring public. Honored to be supported by each one of the great “Hosts” and moreover all the operators both, veteran and new, instill their confidence in the training ERSCA Trainers provide to enhance their professional skills. Grateful for the business leaders that sit on the board and committees that keep the foundation under our feet and the focus on the future to further the safety of and advocacy for some of the greatest professionals on the planet. These 3 elements of living: humility, honor, and gratitude are what I believe to be key in keeping the proper focus and the efforts fueled by the passion of this industry to serve. We see that in all our supporters, from equipment manufacturers to distributors, rigging companies, to OEM’s… it’s there. It’s the passion to provide the best possible product or service to help in making the industry safer and getting our operators home at the end of the shift. As we finish 2023, we look back to see all this hard work, and effort, yet as we look forward, realize there is still a lot to be done. We need more advanced warning efforts, more core training for incoming talent, more efforts to spread the knowledge and information that helps keep the roads open, the citizens safe, and the operators going home. So, during this holiday season, we will take those seemingly brief holiday moments to remember and honor those not with us and be grateful for who and what we have. We must be humbled enough to know that we are a select industry that regardless of time or condition, we still get to live a profession of service in which impacts are almost immeasurable. On behalf of everyone at ERSCA and myself, we extend our most sincere holiday wishes to you and your families this holiday season.
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Traxero, Leave The Heavy Lifting To Your Tow Trucks
TRAXERO understands how hectic and complex running a towing business can be with all its moving parts. That is why we are committed to making it easier for business owners and roadside assistance professionals to diversify and grow their operations. From dispatching calls to managing your impound yard, we offer a fully integrated suite of the industry’s best and most essential towing software solutions that will help you get the job done profitably and get it done right. Our software caters to owners, dispatchers, managers, operators, accountants, and more, to keep up with the unpredictable, fastpaced nature of the towing industry. Our integrated suite of solutions provides all the features towers need, no matter what type of towing or roadside assistance they do, so they can provide the best service to their customers and have the capabilities and insights to diversify and grow their business. TRAXERO helps towers quickly and effectively manage their entire operation in an integrated, professional, and paperless fashion. Say goodbye to gaps and inconsistencies in your reporting. To learn more, visit our website: www.traxero.com.
Towing Management Software • TOPS: A purpose-built towing management solution for sophisticated towing operations that have a diversified mix of job types and associated management challenges. Leverage TOPS’ robust environment to solve for your specific business processes and unique customer requirements. TOPS offers the protocols and controls for an efficient and accountable environment to secure your business. You can expect an enterprise best-in-class experience throughout the entire TOPS application. • Dispatch Anywhere: A towing management system designed to provide towing operations with the clarity, efficiency, and flexibility they need to meet the ever-changing needs of a growing company. You will find a highly recommended driver experience, robust dispatching capabilities, and accurate accounting functionality that is applicable across any job type. Towing companies that have expanded into requiring an impound management function are able to fully manage a vehicle’s lifecycle from impound to auction through Dispatch Anywhere.
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• Omadi: A market-leading private property and impound solution combining dispatching capabilities with PPI-specific functionality including parking, impound management, and an account-based property manager portal. • TraxeroGO: The fastest and easiest way to accept digital motor club calls, all for no monthly fee. Ever. Manage your calls and process payments all on one easy-to-use mobile app.
Fleet Tracking Management • BudgetGPS: Explore GPS software and hardware with all the tools to help your business succeed for a single low price. Powerful reporting and an easy-to-use digital dashboard provide a complete view of your fleet. Best of all: No contracts and no activation fees!
Impound Yard Solutions • TowLien: Streamline and simplify getting titles to abandoned vehicles with our fully digital impound processing software. You can search in real-time for DMV records, process and send required notifications to owners, lienholders, and interested parties, and stay on top of the process with automated reminders. • Auction Simplified: This easy-to-use auction management software is built to help towers save time and maximize profits by increasing efficiency and reach with online buyers. Our software offers a robust seller and buyer experience, is integrated with our towing management platforms, and is configured for lien sale auctions.
Integrated Payments • TowPay: The first payments platform built specifically for the towing industry. TowPay is easy to use, secure, and integrated directly with your towing management software so you can accept payments in the office or out on the road.
In Closing Take a step beyond basic dispatching applications and let TRAXERO’s fully integrated suite provide you with robust back-office reporting, telematics, digital vehicle registration records and certified mail, and complete auction management including online and simulcast auctions. We are committed to designing a solution that works best for you and we will guide you every step of the way!
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The NEW Golight GT Series remote controlled spotlight by Golight Inc. features: Wireless or Hardwired Remote Control Options, Permanent or Portable Mounting, 370° Rotation x 135° Tilt, and is UV Ray and Saltwater Resistant. Upgrades from the previous Golight RadioRay models include: Updated exterior housing design, Higher torque drivetrain and more precise pan / tilt control, Increased Ingress protection from dust / water (IP56), Permanent mount models boast a robust 14 gauge stainless steel mounting bracket and Portable magnetic models have 2X magnetic grip. Golight GT Series Light Output: Halogen, 225,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 3,113 ft., 5.5 amps at 13.8V and LED, 544,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 4,839 ft., 3.7 Amps at 13.8V. Golight GT Series has a 3 year limited warranty.
The NEW Stryker ST Series Remote Controlled Spotlight features: Wireless Remote Control, Permanent or Portable Mounting, 370° Rotation x 135° Tilt, and is UV Ray and Saltwater Resistant. Upgrades from the previous Stryker models include: Multiple Unit Selector Function which allows for independent control of 2 units with 1 remote, Home Position Function (On-Command return to 0° home), New Wireless Technology Benefits including: Simultaneous Pan + Tilt, Multiple users can operate lights in close proximity without interference, Smart Programming Logic (Quick and simple pairing without dipswitches), and Fluorescent Remote Buttons Stryker ST Series Light Output: Halogen, 225,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 3,113 ft., 5.5 amps at 13.8V and LED, 544,000 Candela, Max Beam Distance 4,839 ft., 3.7 Amps at 13.8V. Stryker ST Series has a 5 year warranty.
Henry’s Wrecker Service
Dr. Hook Towing
San Diego, CA
RoadOne
McDonald’s Towing and Rescue
Sandy’s Towing and Recovery
IST Solution, Inc.
Merl’s Towing Service
Falcon Towing
Texas Towing San Antonio, TX
Classic Towing Services Ltd.
Road Runner Wrecker Service
KOLO DBS LLC
Dugger’s Services
Abrams Towing
RBEX, Inc. dba Apple Towing
Vehicle Management Solutions
Falls Church, VA
Celebrating an exclusive group of towers who are hooked on TRAXERO’s Towing Management Software. Follow along as we highlight these industry leaders who have dispatched over 1,000,000 calls through our software.
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Moraine, OH
Wyoming, MI
Leesburg, VA
Albuquerque, NM
Houston, TX
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Kalamazoo, MI
North Hollywood, CA Gardena, CA
Toronto, ON
Prairieville, LA Toronto, ON
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Spectra SuperSling™ Synthetic lifting and rigging ropes are a highstrength, lightweight alternative to wire rope. While synthetic rope has been used for over 60-years in a huge number of industries, it has just recently become more widely accepted to be used in overhead lifting. TowToolz is using Honeywell Spectra fiber® high-performance synthetic materials for our Spectra SuperSling™ and Xtreme soft shackles. From 3/8”, ½” 5/8”, ¾” to 7/8” small access holes, rims vehicle, trucks or heavy container recovery, SuperSling™ does it all and making rigging and recovery situations easier and safer for all! wwwTowToolz.com
Xtreme Soft shackle™ : The Xtreme soft shackles™ by TowToolz are the perfect replacement of traditional metal shackles. It’s easy to lock and connect SuperlSing™, winch ropes and attachment together. Made from Honeywell Spectra fiber, Xtreme soft shackles™ offer strong, yet lightweight solution that will not damage a vehicle’s paint or body. Xtreme soft shackles do not corrode or rust making them outlast any metal shackle on the market and have many different applications on the rigging and recovery scene. wwwTowToolz.com
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Pro Winch Rope™ TowToolz’s industrial winch rope and winch extension are designed to help you do your job safely, quickly and efficiently. Lighter, stronger and easy to handle provide the speed to get you to your next job and help you increase your profits. Pro Synthetic Winch Ropes™ all come with self-locking hook and pull tag. wwwTowToolz.com
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Our mission is to: • 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! • To unite all common industry first responders to train, educate and motivate the public we serve to just
OVER ONE – LOSE NONE!
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Hide-A-Lift VIPER WHEEL LIFT
COBRA WHEEL LIFT
Need a quick and easy unit to tow most consumer vehicles? Viper costs less, is quicker than most competitive self-loaders, is easy to mount, and can be working for you in no time. • Fully hydraulic underlift (in/out and up/down) • Twin 3-½” lift cylinders • 4,000-lb.+ lift capacity • Suggested minimum 10,000 GVW chassis • Hydraulic claws (no springs to malfunction causing damage) • Self-centering head PLAY VIDEO • Brass bushings on king pin • In-cab 6-function control • Double pump for speed and power • Extra frame stiffening recommended • Unique under-body construction
Looking for a tow unit with a little more power? • Heavy-duty lifting 6”x 6” main beam • 4,000-lb.+ lift capacity • Suggested minimum 10,000 GVW chassis • 72” reach • Full 90-degree loading (great for parallel parked cars) • In-cab 8-function control • Quick connect for easy removal • Double pump for speed and power • Twin 3-½” lift cylinders for more speed and power • Hydraulic claws (no springs to malfunction causing damage) • Self-centering head • Brass bushings on king pin PLAY VIDEO • 12,000-lb. winch available • Built-in frame stiffener • Extra frame stiffening recommended More info: https://hidealift.com/cobra/.
ZENDEX, GoJak® & Storage Cart
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(4) G4520 GoJak® Wheel Dolly (1) G567R Rolling Storage Cart Comes standard with a 7-year limited warranty. GoJak® operates on the principle of a bi-directional ratchet. Mechanical leverage on the foot pedal progressively “squeezes” the vehicle tire between two rollers until the tire
lifts smoothly off the ground. The rollers touch only the tire – no contact with the vehicle’s frame. The low center of gravity after lifting helps make GoJak® safe and stable in use. The purely mechanical design eliminates the need for electrical power, hydraulics or compressed air. GoJak® Wheel Dolly Starter Kit is Proudly manufactured in the USA.
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Custer Products Are you ready to make the switch?
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his battery is mounted externally and there is no longer the need to change the 2 batteries from inside the case. You simply take the discharged battery off the battery plate and replace it with a fresh battery. Designed to accept both M18 and DeWalt style batteries. These new wireless lightbars have the same great warranty and customer service included with every purchase. You may purchase the external battery light bars without the battery and charger and use your own. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.
NEW Wireless Tow Light Bar – with external power pack battery. Lite-It-Wireless recently introduced a new external battery for their light bars. The external battery slides into a battery plate on the bottom of the wireless light bar. The external 20-volt lithium battery is perfect for towing longer run times. No more frequent recharging. When your battery runs low, you can swap it out with a charged battery and continue with the service you are providing.
Tow Light Bar Versatility For those who already own the M18 or DeWalt style batteries, we can offer the flexibility for you to use your existing battery with our lightbar. To save money, you can order any light bar without the external battery and charger. Are you ready to switch to Lite It Wire less? Choose the NEW external battery pack light bar in 36”, 48” and 60” with or without additional strobes or flashers. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.
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32955DLX BigEasy GLO with Easy Wedge & Carrying Case The 32955DLX BigEasy GLO with Easy Wedge & Carrying Case is a must-have innovative automotive lockout kit. It features glowin-the-dark powder coating that allows you to see the tool at night or through tinted windows. The kit includes a non-marring wedge, Lock Knob Lifter for flat lock knobs, and an Easy Wedge for gentle door opening. Also, it has a Paint Protector to minimize friction against the car door. The kit’s tools fit in a convenient carrying case, ensuring organization and portability. Ideal for professionals, this kit combines practicality and innovation for efficient vehicle entry without damage. www.steckmfg.com.
The 32933 BigEasy Night Light is a vital addition to the BigEasy lockout tools. With a suction cup for easy attachment to vehicle windows, it features bright LEDs to illuminate car interiors during nighttime operations. This light aids in precisely locating door locks and keys, crucial for tow drivers, lockout technicians, and first responders working in low-light conditions. The handsfree design ensures ease of use, enhancing visibility and efficiency for professional lockout situations. The BigEasy Night Light is a practical and reliable tool for unlocking vehicles safely and quickly at night. www.steckmfg.com.
Revolutionize Towing and Lockouts with Steck Manufacturing Safely Load Foreign and Select Domestic Disabled Vehicles
Make Loading & Unloading Disabled Vehicles Faster & Easier
Save Valuable Time During Tie Rod Replacements and Repairs
•Stay in Control - engineered to empower you with unyielding control •Super Strong - certified to pull up to 1,500 lbs. • Extremely Versatile - fits threaded holes with diameters ranging from 1/2" up to 1-1/4" for various vehicles
• Save Time - temporarily fix wheel alignment for easy loading and unloading • Save Frustration - easily steer vehicles to bay • Stay Safe - provide secure grip that holds tie rod ends in place throughout your operation
• Save Time - quick and straightforward installation • Super Secure - reliable connection between inner and outer tie rod ends • Extremely Compatible - works with a wide range of tie rod sizes
I-Bolt Universal Tow Eye
Tie Rod End Pliers
Tie Rod Coupler
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hree sizes of inflatable LED light towers make up the AirLight series. From our ultra-portable AirLight to our incredibly powerful AirLight Pro Max, there is a light tower to meet your area lighting needs.
10ft Airlight
AirLight Pro Max
• Height: 9 feet 9 inches • Weight: 29 pounds • Wattage: 336 Watts • Light output: 36,000 lumens • Voltage: 120V AC • Footprint: 20” x 20” x 18” tall
• Height: 14 feet • Weight: 72 pounds • Wattage: 1,100 Watts • Light output: 111,000 lumens • Voltage: 120V AC • Footprint: 28” x 28” x 24” tall
AirLight Pro • Height: 12 feet • Weight: 64 pounds • Wattage: 860 Watts • Light output: 74,400 lumens • Voltage: 120V AC • Footprint: 28” x 28” x 24” tall
Wireless Headsets FASTER RESPONSE
IMPROVED PRECISION
Operators and riggers talk to each other in real-time, hands-free. Deliver instructions clearly and answer questions directly while work caries on. No need to shout or use hand signals – clear communication helps get the job done faster.
There’s no communication breakdown between operators and riggers. On-scene precision and performance goes up as you reduce errors and avoid costly mistakes.
Advanced Technology That’s Easy to Use Full-duplex Communication Hands-free simultaneous twoway conversation. No more shouting – easily talk and work at the same time with your entire team.
VISIBILITY NOT REQUIRED Far-side operators, talk with your riggers regardless of whether you can see them or not.
ENHANCED SAFETY Instant communication allows for timely warnings, alerts, and instructions to the crew. Avoid job hazards and mitigate the risk of injuries and mistakes.
LISTEN-THROUGH Sonetics Listen-Through Technology lets you mix in outside sound to get the right level of hearing protection and situational awareness.
SITE-COVERING RANGE 2 feet to 1,600. You can depend on the range – no matter what the incident requires For more information, rprecoveryconsulting@gmail.com or call: 315-730-6566.
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Rates as low as ½ a point under prime! 603-422-6608 Jeremy Taskiris | JT@afg.com
New and used
100% tax write-off
No blanket liens
No age restrictions
Not on personal credit Alliance Funding Group (AFG), was founded in 1998 and has grown to become one of the largest privately held equipment finance companies in the U.S. Having funded over $2 billion in equipment, we can offer complete credit and asset flexibility.
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Curbside SOS Curbside SOS is using technology that’s well known and people are familiar with to cut out the middleman. Curbside SOS quickly built a national presence by offering full rate jobs to roadside providers. Instead of being matched by a club, Curbside’s technology allows the motorist to choose their provider based on ETA and cost. Unlike other digital platforms, Curbside can not evolve into another roadside club because the customer always selects the provider, never the platform. This way Curbside ensures that you only accept jobs
PLAY VIDEO at your prices. Just like in real life, your business will depend on the speed and price of your service. Motorists and providers both win if Curbside SOS successfully introduces a marketplace to the roadside assistance industry. It is clear to see how customers selecting their service provider based on ETA and price is a better experience for everyone. ISPs across the country are rooting for Curbside SOS so they get paid more for their work. Consumers and law enforcement are hoping that Curbside can help clear incidents faster. www.curbsidesos.com
Eckert & Associates Help your fellow truckers, and let them know they have rights! When tow trucks, semis, and trailers are hit and can’t be driven, large losses of income add up quickly. When your customer’s equipment is down due to an accident, suggest they pursue lost income from the driver that caused the accident. If your tow truck is damaged by another driver, you certainly want them to pay to repair the truck. But what about going after them to pay your lost net income while the truck is in the shop? What about pursuing your other out of pocket expenses? Eckert & Associates, PA can step in and fight to recover your true
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losses. We represent truckers, collecting their downtime/ lost income. Lead attorney, Kelsea Eckert, champions small businesses in the transportation industry, so the big insurance companies and large self-insured fleets don’t take advantage of them. Owner Operator D. Faulkner said, “Eckert & Associates performed as advertised! Courteous, professional and won my case!” The initial consultation with a lawyer is free. Any attorney fees are paid at the end of the case, as a percentage of the settlement. Let us help you and your customers claim their rightful earnings. We would love to hear from you! Call 1-800-Downtime or visit www.DowntimeClaims.com.
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urvival in our changing transportation industry requires towers to work smarter and more efficiently. Today’s faster pace demands light weight equipment that can safely haul heavy loads at highway speeds while still meeting the scaling requirements of the state(s) you are operating within. A TruHitch fulfills this need. A Tru-Hitch Fifth Wheel Towing Device solves many of the traditional problems with heavy duty towing. • Tows Heavy Loads and Doesn’t Overload Drive Axles- The Tru-Hitch booms are extended and then connected to the towed vehicle at a point behind the axle on the vehicle being lifted. This connection point places the axle being lifted in the middle of the effort being used to lift the truck for towing. Less effort is needed to lift heavy weight. Once lifted, the truck in tow is secured to the booms creating a rigid connection. The truck in tow simply becomes a semi-trailer. Weight transferred forward is properly imposed down onto the fifth wheel. This is how your tractor is designed to work and means no overloaded drive axles. Other fifth wheel attachments are attached in a fixed manner to the after frame of tractor they are mounted onto and use a traditional stinger to lift at the axle directly. The lifting effort is out at the end of the stinger. This means the rearmost drive axle sees most of the weight and in many cases becomes severely overloaded. • No Special Tractors or Modifications Needed – A Tru-Hitch can be connected to or disconnected from any tractor in just a few minutes. The Tru-Hitch is simply connected at the fifth wheel, and when transported uses a small set of integrated travel legs that rest on the after frame of the tractor. When disconnected, the Tru-Hitch is free standing, without the need for support arms etc., ready to back under the next time you need it. Because the Tru-Hitch properly places weight onto, and pivots at the fifth wheel when towing, there are no special mounting
brackets, binders, or fixed mounting points needed. Also, because towing with a Tru-Hitch places weight properly onto the fifth wheel, there is no need to stretch the frame of the tractor in an effort to get weight forward off the rear axle. Nor does a Truhitch need to have additional lift axles added to safely lift tow. • No Lightened or Unsafe Steering when Towing- Because the load becomes a semi-trailer when using a Tru-Hitch, the steering axle of the towing tractor actually GAINS weight! Your tractor acts normally. This leads us to another important point. • No Uneven Braking – Because there are no overloaded drive axles and the steering axle stays properly planted to the road this means the brakes are evenly loaded. This keeps your driver, the load, and the people traveling near you safer. • There are no pinch points when towing with a Tru-Hitch – Towed loads are secured to the Tru-Hitch booms and pivots at the fifth wheel. You can make turns at up to 90 degrees without worrying about pinch points. And just like a trailer, the load follows you around corners. Other under-lifts that pivot at the stinger mean maneuverability is limited. When you turn left the load wants to go right and vice versa. This is never an issue with a Tru-Hitch. • Cost- Traditional tow trucks are heavy, long, and expensive to operate. Other fifth wheel attachments require modified wheelbase tractors and complicated bracketry to mount and use. A Tru-Hitch comes complete, ready to attach to a standard tractor, with no special mounting requirements or additional cost. It can run on its own self-contained hydraulics, or connect it to a PTO, it’s your choice. Radio remote control and rigging items are included. A Tru-Hitch can lift up to 32,000 lbs. and tow up to a gross combined weight rating of 140,000 lbs. Tru-Hitch is the safest heavy duty towing solution for the heavy-duty tower. Visit www.truhitch.com for more information, or call 860-3797772 to order your Tru-Hitch today.
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Will-Burt Will-Burt’s Night Scan HDT Light Tower The Night Scan HDT is designed for the Recovery and Towing industry, meeting unique requirements and demands. Heavy wreckers and rotators benefit from the height and light output of the Night Scan HDT Powerlite, now available with new LED light fixtures that are more affordable than ever before. Available as a surface-mounted folding version or vertically mounted model adding flexibility for the space available for installation. • Extends to heights of 15’ • Dual tilt light fixtures PLAY VIDEO www.nightscan.com | www.willburt.com
NightSearcher WorkStar Connect The WorkStar Connect from Will-Burt has 3 light modes to choose from reaching 2,500 lumens. Perfect for smaller areas as it folds flat and can be mounted in a variety of ways including the magnetic base, tripod, or hanging hook. Choose your battery with 4 power tool adapters that work with popular brands - Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, Stanley, DeWalt, Porter, and Milwaukee. www.willburt.com • Rechargeable • 16 hour run time PLAY VIDEO • 82 ft. beam distance
NightSearcher Tower Pro 5k The Tower Pro 5k from Will-Burt is a multi-angle rotational light that is portable, collapsible, and rechargeable. Choose between warm white and cool white light modes with low, medium, and high light output. The tripod folds down to 2.2 ft and extends to 4.9 ft. www.willburt.com • Quick set-up • 5,000 lumens PLAY VIDEO • 5 hour run time • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Will-Burt Pi-Lit Smart Flares Will-Burt Pi-Lit Smart Flares sequential road flares not only warn oncoming drivers, but they guide them around the danger. The rapid deployment system automatically turns on and synchronizes the flares for safe, quick, and easy use. Built, designed, and supported in the USA - the Will-Burt Pi-Lit Smart flares withstand up to 30,000 lbs of pressure and are IP66 water and dust proof. www.willburt.com • Rechargeable • No programming required / auto synchronization • Available in 6 or 10 pack
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recker Rentals, Inc. provides full-service tow truck rental for the lower 48 states. They provide short-term (three-day minimum) and long-term tow truck rental of late model light-duty wreckers and roll-back tow trucks. They distribute trucks from Atlanta, Georgia, & Dallas, Texas, and, in most cases, can have a truck to you within 24 hours of approval. For more information, visit www.rentawrecker.com. 47 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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Online Impound Auctions OnlineImpoundAuctions free for Sellers Maximize your per-vehicle take
Online Impound Auctions does not charge the seller a fee to hold an auction. Nor do we charge any hidden fees. Our business Mantra is Simple, Easy and Fair. With that, we offer three cornerstone Freebies to you.
No Annual Membership Fee It simply costs you nothing to sign up. And we don’t try to lock you in with a membership fee.
No Auction Listing Fees
We charge a fixed per-vehicle fee that you pass to your bidders. Our overall fees are much cheaper than the competition allowing you to maximize your Per Vehicle Take.
No Charge for Un-Sold Vehicles
When a vehicle goes un-sold at your action, you simply re-list that vehicle at a future auction at no charge. www.onlineimpoundauctions.com Sales:(888) 903-4678
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odar is the smartest move I ever made,” shares S&S Mobile. Our wireless actuator systems are the top performing product for 2019. Our systems wirelessly control your hand levers, so you can operate your truck from a safe distance. Choose from systems that work with air (up to 16 functions) or electric (up to six functions) levers. FIND US: www.lodar.com CALL US: 888-685-6327.
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he average towman is excellent at what he does best, and that’s towing and recovery. Billing can be complex and when starting out in business, it can be a challenge to design the right billing and invoicing systems to take advantage of the recovery work that’s being performed. Think about it. You could be losing thousands per month for unbilled services for what is essentially a clerical oversight. Bob and Eric bring their expertise to seminars throughout the year in Massachusetts and across the continent. Groups are small with only 20 towing companies per session, which makes for a more focused, one-on-one learning experience and higher success rates. We especially take care to help other businesses overcome the red tape and wall of legal babble that prevents towing companies from being paid. We will help you to navigate the legal roadblocks and red tape, helping you to get paid for your work without fail. All it takes is a robust system which you can apply to every job that you complete. For more information, visit www.recoverybillingunlimited.com.
CW Mill Hydraulic Mounting Kits
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W Mill Hydraulic Mounting Kits equip a vehicle with live hydraulics, meaning hydraulic pressure anytime the engine is running is achieved, regardless of engine RPM’s or gear selection, and can be used for a wide array of applications such as TOW TRUCKS, WRECKERS, salt spreaders, snowplows, hay bale beds, dump bodies, ground probes, airplane deicers, cranes, wreckers, rollbacks, hydraulic air compressors or tools… CW Mill also manufactures Compressor Kits for refrigeration truck boxes and Alternator kits which provide increased battery charging for vehicles equipped with an increased amount of DC electric powered accessories. Generator kits are available for vehicles adding AC power capability for items such as electric power tools but ultimately any AC powered device. 785-284-3454 | www.cwkits.com.
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There’s a Jump-N-Carry for Every Starting Need
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he Jump-N-Carry line of jump starters serves the professional market by offering powerful, versatile units that can stand up to the rigors of everyday service shop and roadside assistance use. Built tough, Jump-N-Carry products lead the way when it comes to exceptional cranking power, extended cranking duration, excellent cold weather performance and long unit life. .
For more information visit: cloreautomotive.com
ParkingPass
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t ParkingPass, our parking software is perfect for property owners to better manage their lot’s security, thus resulting in numerous contracts for towing companies. Handling the day-to-day processes can become overwhelming, especially if you’re not receiving reports from lot owners which help improve the automation of your patrols. Fortunately for you, our parking software is the ideal choice for lot owners that are looking for a completely digital experience. With virtually no paperwork, you can efficiently enforce parking lot policies and receive digitally generated tow lists, both of which work toward
enhancing your parking lot support. Whether you’re looking to break into the towing industry, or you simply want to give your property lot owners/partners the added security of using a professional towing software, ParkingPass is here to support you, but we need your help too! Tell us what lot owners we should call to improve their lot management! Give our parking software a test drive and schedule a demo with us today or contact us at (800) 322-5535 to learn more. .
Roadside & Motor Clubs Services
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1605 Settlement Way Aubrey, TX 76227 www.towtrax.net
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PD-X Bold is the ideal marker for industrial marking in extreme conditions including on wet and oily surfaces and in extreme cold weather. The bold 1/4” tip leaves a bright, permanent mark on nearly any surface, and is UV resistant for up to 22 years. • Designed for the most extreme marking conditions • Writes on nearly any surface • Durable 1/4” mark • Removable from glass with a razor blade • Ideal for auto auction sites, impound yards, etc. • Available in blue, black, red, white, silver, and yellow • Pump-action paint marker with replaceable nib • Comparable to Unipaint PX 30 markers • Also available in medium and fine tip • All MPD paint pens are proudly made in USA
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PD 30 Pro SP is the first marker designed specifically for the Towing and Auction Industries. This solid paint marker has been specifically designed for your Automotive needs with features including: • Excellent for permanent marks on nearly any surface including glass, metal, rubber, wood, concrete, and more • Writes through water, dirt and oil • Will not flake or fade from weather • Solid paint dries within minutes • Removes easily with a razor blade • 30% larger than the competition • Available exclusively at Markingpendepot.com • Proudly made in the USA
Holly’s Towing Dispatch
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olly’s Towing Dispatch answers and dispatches solely for the towing and recovery industry, and is available to you 24/7, 365 days a year. Your company chooses when Holly’s Towing Dispatch works best for your company. Do you need help on nights and weekends? 24/7? We accommodate your needs no matter what time of day. With 20 plus years’ experience, Holly’s Towing Dispatch takes and dispatches all calls directly to drivers, an on-call manager, or inhouse dispatcher. Whatever works best for you, we can accommodate. Our goal and purpose are to get your drivers on-scene quickly by providing fast and accurate service. Give us a call today at 800-730-3909 to find out how Holly’s Towing Dispatch can help YOU. For more information, visit us at www.hollystowingdispatch.com. 52 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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QUARTER 2 Rotators, Heavy Equipment, 5th Wheel Attachments, Wheel-Lifts and Repo Equipment
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PREMIUM SUPPLIERS 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 info@jerrdan.com | www.jerrdan.com
Dynamic Towing Equipment Manufacturing Dynamic created the Original Self-Loading Wheel-Lift that has become the most sought after technology in the towing industry.
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Austin Hinds Motors, Inc. 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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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.
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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
OPTIONS PLASTIC POLY FENDER WHICH ARE LIGHTER, YET STRONGER AND WILL NEVER RUST 8000LB RAMSEY WINCH STAINLESS STEEL PYLON
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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. info@custombuiltmfg.com | www.custombuiltmfg.com
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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. For more infomation, visit: www.dynamicmfg.com or anthonydynamic@mac.com.
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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 & 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.
(877) 356-9767 | www.hazmatrn.com
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FlowStop’s Hazmat Products
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lowStop’s Hazmat Products, “ Equipment & Supplies,” are designed by a veteran of the towing, recovery and spill response service for a quick and easy solution to minimize exposure when dealing with roadside mishaps.
FlowStop has a proven track record for dependability for the task at hand. Check out the FlowStop Product line at www.flowstop.net or call us at 877-356-9767 for details and pricing.
VAC PUMP CADDY
DOME LID CLAMPS Designed for MC 306 / DOT 406 Tank Trailers Quick & Easy Deployment for Rapid Results 5 Aluminum Locking Clamps
FLOWSTOP’S AIR DRILL KIT REVERSIBLE AIR DRILL INFRARED TEMP GUN LENNOX 2’’ HOLE SAW LENNOX 4’’ HOLE SAW 2) OATEY 2’’ PLUGS 2) OATEY 4’’ PLUGS 50’ X 3/8’’ AIR HOSE STORAGE/CARRY CASE
AIR DRILL KIT Reversible Air Drill Infrared Temp Gun Lennox 2’’ Hole Saw Lennox 4’’ Hole Saw 2) Oatey 2’’ Plugs 2) Oatey 4’’ Plugs 50’ X 3/8’’ Air Hose Storage/Carry Case
3’ x 2” Aluminum Vac Stinger CARGO TANKER VAC STINGER Achieve 3 Separate 3’ x 5” Aluminum Vac Lengths Stinger with 2 Vac Stingers! 8’ x 2” With Both Stingers Fits Through 4” Opening with Easy Connected! Lock Couplers 3” Sight Glass to 2” Vac Pipe Grounding Tabs on Stingers Aluminum Strainer Aluminum Dust Caps for Male
Couplers 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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LOCK OUT TOOLS
Steck MFG.
BigEasy 32955DLX BigEasy 32955DLX “Glo” Lockout Kit with EasyWedge and Carrying Case is the preferred tool to unlock cars in seconds without damaging the vehicle.
4th Wheel Loader • 4th Wheel Loader is a tough 24” x 14” hardened aluminum fabricated platform with two 4” x 10” Polypropylene roller wheels and 1” axles to easily hold and secure up to 5 tons while loading a vehicle with broken ball joints and/or a damaged wheel/tire on a roll back.
I-Bolt I-Bolt is a 2” x 1 ½” loop connected to a 7” long steel shaft with unique gripping teeth that lock into the threaded holes having diameters of ½” up to 1 ¼” on the front or rear of the vehicle provides a universal hook up solution for the 200+ vehicles identified in the Towing and Service Manual from AAA.Visit www.steckmfg.com.
Access Tools Super Pro Set The Super Pro Complete Set is the most complete lockout set from Access Tools. Using the included Car Opening Manual , all basic car opening procedures are outlined in detail to make lockouts quick and easy. All of the high quality in-the-door tools feature our unique Tool-ID system that aids in locating the correct tool for the job. The set comes with the two piece Snap-N-Lock Long Reach tool so you can perform lockouts easily. For vertical button vehicles, this set includes the Button Master tool for easy opening of hard to grab buttons. This set of essential car opening tools, together with the accessories included, will get you into virtually tool needed for any vehicle on the road today. Please note: Our tools are no longer Chrome. Currently our In-The-Door tools are Stainless Steel. While not as shiny as they may have been in past years, they remain of very high quality and rust resistance for extended usability. Features 1979-Present Vehicles Our most complete set Tool ID system High quality in-the-door tools Best selling accessories included Heavy duty carrying case 56 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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Zip’s Lock Out Tools
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ockouts are a quick and easy way to make some money. You should make the job as fast and easy as possible. With the following tools, you’ll be better prepared to handle whatever issues may arise, so you can quickly move on to the next job.
You need to see to do a job properly. That’s where the Access Tool Access Smart Light comes in handy. With its three suction cups, you can easily stick it onto the windshield of your lockout and flip it on. While it’s stuck to the windshield, you can free up your hands to go about actually getting the vehicle unlocked. Plus, it has 5 different lighting modes, so you’ll be able to find a setting to light up the car. After the car’s lit up, all you need are the tools to actually open up the car. The most basic of these tools is the Access Tools Heavy Duty Button Master Long Reach Tool. Once a gap between the door and the car has been created, you can easily slide this into the gap, wrap the cable around the button and pull up. Within seconds, you’ll have that car unlocked without any issue. Now, if the lock is a switch lock, simply use the Access Tools 52” Quick Max Long Reach Tool. With the same process, you can quickly hit the switch and unlock the door. Of course, no two jobs are the same, which is where the STECK BigEasy Extender and the STECK BigEasy Loop come in handy. The STECK BigEasy Extender does what its name implies: extends your reach tool to get the vehicle unlocked. It simply snaps right onto the reach tool and extends its length. Whether your goal is to grab the keys out of the ignition, reach emergency floor release handles, or get to opposite side door handles, the Extender gives you an extra 12” to work with. On the other hand, the STECK BigEasy Loop, an accessory attachment for long-reach tools, can be used when you need a bigger loop than your Button Master Long Reach Tool offers. Not only can it reach around the button lock, but it can also slip around the door handle, giving you quick access. It can even wrap around roll-down window cranks in case nothing else works, and you need a quick way in. Using these tools lets you get into a car a lot quicker, and a lot easier. So, give them a chance to make your day a whole lot easier. Visit Zips.com for more information. 57 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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GPS & TELEMATICS Towbook
Say “Hello” to your newest employee, Towbook! Based in the cloud, and utilizing the latest tools and technologies available, Towbook has become the industry’s unquestioned leader in towing management software solutions. Our goal is to provide software solutions that impact the performance, productivity and revenue potential for your roadside assistance, towing, and recovery operations. Towbook is here to create a seamless experience for each job from beginning to end. You’ll be able to create quotes, receive jobs digitally from all major motor clubs, dispatch jobs to drivers, communicate with staff throughout the entire call, track calls on our mapping system, manage impounds, billing, receive customer feedback via surveys, and so much more! With Towbook, we believe in transparency, so there are never any hidden fees! Training and setup assistance are provided at no additional charge for companies of every size and each Towbook subscription includes unlimited user accounts.
We’re known industry-wide for our coveted 24/7/365 Ultimate Support. This support includes live phone support and our “in-app” chat system that enables customers to interact with our team without having to pick up the phone and call. See for yourself and try it free for 30-Days at: www.towbook.com
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Azuga
70% of accidents are not the fault of your drivers. Dashcam video proves it. Enhance fleet-wide driver visibility, accountability and safety. Location, stops, idle time and more. Azuga Fleet makes is easy to track drivers on the job. You can monitor and curb wasteful habits such as excessive idling, heavy acceleration, and hard braking, and set custom geofences to keep deliveries on track. When payday arrives, you’ll know you’re paying the right amount for the right work.
Be prepared for anything that comes your way, with smart detection software and the accuracy of our new dashcam, SafetyCam. The camera captures road events and driver behavior, giving you a clear picture of what’s happening on the road when it matters most.
FleetMobile keeps your fleet rolling efficiently Improve driver safety and reduce accident claims We pride ourselves on a unique, safety-focused fleet management approach that truly puts you behind the wheel. All of our software and hardware is geared toward providing safety and savings.
Azuga FleetMobile lets businesses engage with their drivers, reward them for safe driving and give them tools to improve their operations. It includes a rewards management capability that lets managers deliver rewards, and provides scores and a leaderboard to drive competition among drivers. Badging and push notifications alert drivers to messages, speeding events, rewards and more. For more information contact www.azuga.com
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GPS & TELEMATICS CONTINUED and processing payments, all in one easy-to-use mobile platform. o Omadi – Market-leading Private Property and Impound solution combining dispatching capabilities with PPI-specific functionality including parking, impound management, and account-based property manager portal.
Fleet Tracking Management:
o BudgetGPS – Explore GPS software and hardware with all the tools to help your business succeed for a single low price. Powerful reporting and an easy-to-use digital dashboard provide a complete view of your fleet. Best of all: No contracts and no activation fees!
Impound Yard Solutions
o TowLien – Streamline and simplify getting titles to abandoned vehicles with our fully digital impound processing software. You can search in real-time for DMV records, process and send required notifications to interested parties and stay on top of the process with automated reminders. o Auction Simplified – Our easy-to-use auction software is built to help towers like you, save time and maximize profits by increasing efficiency and reach with online buyers. Our software has the most robust selling and buying features typically found at dealer-oriented auction solutions. Traxero is the leading provider of innovative solutions within the towing and roadside industry. By bringing together the most trusted software providers in the market, Traxero delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions that help you run your business more efficiently and profitably. At Traxero we understand not every towing operation is the same. Whether you perform work for motor clubs, municipalities, light, medium & heavy duty, private property, or all of the above, our software supports the jobs you need to run smoothly. To learn more visit www.Traxero.com
Integrated Payments
o TowPay – TowPay is the first payments platform built specifically for the Towing Industry. Easy to use, secure, and integrated directly with your towing management software.
Towing Management Software:
o TOPS – Our premium software solution provides all-inone dispatch, fleet, and inventory management. This is ideal for larger towing operations and municipalities that require more horsepower and configurability. o Dispatch Anywhere – Designed for a wide range of towing operators small and large looking for the most versatile features and functionality, especially those particularly focused on motor club calls. o TraxeroGo – A fast, lightweight solution for the towing operator on the go. TraxeroGO is the only towing app on the market with no monthly fees. You can manage your business on the go by receiving motor club jobs, managing cash calls, 60 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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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 wheel-retaining 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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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
• 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 62 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions TOW TRUCK FINANCING Customized financing options that go the extra mile We’re not your typical financing team. Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions is made up of tow truck operators, sales and finance professionals who know the towing and recovery industry inside and out. With over 60 years of collective experience, we speak your language and understand the challenges tow truck drivers face every day. That’s why you can count on our flexible and fast process to help you identify and finance the tow trucks you need.
Flexible options Get the lease or loan package that’s right for your business, with terms from 24 to 84 months. Fast, efficient turn-around Get a decision fast with 24-hour turnaround on all credit applications. Financing for every situation JDFS is your one-stop shop for leases and loans on both new and used Jerr-Dan equipment.
100% financing We make it easy to grow your business with competitive interest rates and no down payment for qualified buyers.
For more information call (800) 926-9666 or visit at www.jerrdan.com .
Collins Manufacturing Collins Hi-Speed®Dolly 6th Generation Self-Loading Dolly
SAFEST Safety First! Safety RatchetSystem — forTower Safety — Prevents accidents and provides more options in difficult environments, (like snow, ice, gravel, slopes, tight spaces), when loading.
MOST SERVICEABLE No expensive replacements or repairs — no cutting, welding or downtime. Replace damaged parts on the spot with common hand tools in just minutes.
Collins Carrier Dolly System An innovation borrowed from Collins’ early designs — the Damage-Free solution to loading Carriers: Rolling instead of dragging up the bed.
CLEARANCE High-Ends and Low Profiles. Carrier Dolly lifts vehicles higher off the ground to easily clear carrier bed with low load angles.
LIGHTEST Heavy-duty. Light-weight. Industry’s lightest weight dolly. Weighing only 54 lb. with static load capacity at nearly 80x its own weight (4,280 lb. with 5.70x8 tires).
DAMAGE FREE Damage Free Loading. No hooks, chains or cables ever touch the vehicle. Vehicles simply ride the dollies up and down the bed.
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WIDE RANGE Load hybrids, high end, electric, all wheel or fourwheel drive vehicles with no hook points. The Carrier Dolly System also doubles as a motorcycle dolly. For more information, visit www.collinsdollies.com.
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Towmate
TM36XR This 36” wireless truck bar system provides stop, tail, and turn w/ side marker lights on each end and three DOT lights in the center of the bar. Powered with our new internal 6000mah Lithium power supply, this is the most convenient heavy duty light bar on the market! This system comes complete with your choice of transmitter and standard 12v charge cord.
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TM-FLUX With the fastest charge of any wireless tow light, no batteries to replace EVER, and a life span of millions of charges, this light bar will make all your other tow lights pale in comparison. Made in the USA, and includes the TowMate lifetime warranty.
PCX61U w/Touchscreen Our new PCX overhead light bars are the new industry standard for emergency and industrial lighting. Made from a solid aluminum extrusion, multi-color strobe function, wireless STT that controls your TowMate tow lights, and controllable via our touchscreen controller; this is the future of vehicle lighting. For more information, visit www.towmate.com.
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DYNAMIC “PYTHON”
4-YEAR WARRANTY 5000LB FULLY EXTEND WHEEL LIFT 8000LB TOW RATING 82 INCHES OF REACH 25 DEGREES OF POWER AND NEG TILT
OPTIONS PLASTIC POLY FENDER WHICH ARE LIGHTER, YET STRONGER AND WILL NEVER RUST 8000LB RAMSEY WINCH STAINLESS STEEL PYLON
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. For more infomation, visit: www.dynamicmfg.com or anthonydynamic@mac.com.
HAAS Alert Safety Cloud®
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THE TRUCK IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
HINO Medium Duty Conventional Models T
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Emergency Road Service Coalition Of America (ERSCA) The emergency road service coalition of america (ersca) was formed in 2012, originally titled the united coalition For motor club safety (“the coalition”), created by a group of california tow company owners in their desire to improve working conditions for towing and recovery companies, as well as ensure The safety of their members and the public they serve.
Basic Requirements & Student Registration
internet connection, and uninterrupted power supply (can be plugged in for all 5 hours). We highly recommend WWW.HINO.COM using a desktop or laptop computer for the optimal training experience. If your company has multiple students registered for the class, they MUST use separate devices in separate locations/rooms. Students may not take the course near each other! A personal email account for each operator enrolled in the course. Download Webex application (see “Getting Started”) on the device the student will be using during all three class days. Students must download the app well in advance of the class so that it is ready and set up to go on class mornings. Uninterrupted, on-camera attendance for three days, five hours per day (8am-1pm). For more information visit ERSCA.org
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Custom Built Manufacturing
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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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Custer Products
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ne of Custer’s highest selling items has been the 23” wireless light-duty tow light (LIW-LDTL). The steel handle on top and the 105 lb. pull rubbercoated magnets on the bottom make for easy on-and-off installation. The LIW-LDTL is individually serialized which eliminates cross-talk and protects the owner against theft. This bar meets all DOT requirements, comes with a 3-year warranty and is proudly manufactured in the USA. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.
SEE VIDEO The LED Amber/White rooftop light bar which is available in 29”, 56” and 72” lengths to fit several different sizes of service trucks. This strobe light bar comes with thirty flash patterns all controlled from a multi-function control box. This bar comes with arrow stick/traffic control built in with seven different flash patterns for each function. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.
The LED Class I Surface mount strobe (STR-XL1) which is available in Amber (not pictured) and Amber/White. With very low-profile dimensions of 4.85” L x 1” W x 0.3” D, the STR-XL1 series is small in size but powerful in its brightness. This strobe light comes with 24 different flash patterns and can be synchronized with up to twelve other modules of its kind. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.
One of Custer’s newest products is the 54-Watt work light/amber strobe combo light (WL54AW). Similar to Custer’s WL19F in size and shape, the WL54AW includes a 27-watt white work light in the bottom row of diodes and a 27-watt amber strobe light on the top. This light includes a 3-wire hook-up which allows the driver to operate the strobe and work light features independently. To learn more, please visit www.custerproducts.com.
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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
Tow truck insurance coverages Various towing insurance coverages that you’ll want to 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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nterline Risk Services’ towing package is a policy that is designed for professional towing operations that are involved in auto repair, body shop, salvage yards, auto transporting, gas sales and more. Our programs are with A rated insurance companies, have very broad driver guidelines, and offer the most flexible coverages available in the market today.
Personalized Service & Unmatched Rates Comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to meet your needs. Let us do the research to ensure your entire fleet is fully covered as it grows, mile after mile, year after year. Coverage from single and multi-state operations and 1 to 100 trucks. For more Information contact (877) 578-1516 or visit at www.Interlinerisk.com 69 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com
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Zip’s | AW Direct Our Mission. It is our mission to create a marketplace for transportation equipment, providing the services necessary for its purchase, maintenance and disposition. It is our goal to raise the quality of life of those in the towing, hauling and service industries by helping to implement innovations and technological advances through “World Class” service, workmanship and support.
What We Do. We specialize in the sale and financing of automotive towing equipment, industrial hauling solutions and service bodies, including a wide variety of new and used tow trucks, wreckers, industrial and car carriers, multi-car haulers, industrial trailers and related equipment. Based in New Hampton, Iowa — Zip’s AW Direct has a modern 95,000 square foot facility consisting of warehousing, shop area, sales offices, retail parts department, large enclosed blast room and four environmentally-approved downdraft paint rooms. We opened a second branch in Taylor, Michigan (by the Detroit Metro Airport) in March 2012. This location features a complete parts and accessory showroom, body upfit service department, in-stock new and used equipment, and in-house financing. We provide quality truck body installation, paint and repair of hydraulic, mechanical or electrical
systems. We have the ability and the know-how to match the right body with the right chassis and assemble and paint the unit to the highest quality standards. www.zips.com | 800-222-6047
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Warrior Winches (Bimson Power Group) Warrior Winches, part of the Bimson Power Group, provides Winches that have unmatched value, quality and reliability. Trusted as one of the leading Winch providers in the UK, Europe and USA, our premium winches are designed to deliver dependable and long-lasting performance. Whatever your requirements Warrior Winches has everything you need to get the job done. Over the past 20 years we’ve developed winches to support all types of businesses from trailer manufacturers and towing to industrial and military-grade winches, you can rest assured we’ve got you covered. www.warriorwinches.com
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.
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AUSTIN INSURANCE Programs A
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 experience- with 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.
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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Ascentium Capital There’s no speed limit in the business sector. At Ascentium Capital, we have fast, flexible financing options that enable companies to acquire new or used commercial vehicles, like trucks, wreckers, trailers, flatbeds and more…quick and easy. Ascentium Capital can finance commercial vehicles and help you better manage cash flow as you grow your business. Our financing is flexible—available for new or used vehicles, including titled vehicles. Our affordable commercial vehicle financing programs are available to manufacturers, distributors and direct to businesses throughout the United States.
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We are experts in providing fast, flexible commercial vehicle financing solutions Innovative financing solutions make Ascentium Capital the ideal choice for financing commercial vehicles. We offer:
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Flexible financing up to $2.5 million Financing, leasing & working capital Industry-leading application-only limits Soft cost financing of tax and titling Fast credit decisions Electronic documents Pre-approval opportunities Deferred payment options
For more informatin call 713-634-4805 or visit www.ascentiumcapital.com .
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Alliance Funding 100% tax write-off
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Group (AFG), was founded in 1998 and has grown to become one of the largest 98 and has grown to become one heldfunded equipment ompanies inprivately the U.S. Having finance companies in the ete credit and asset flexibility. U.S. Having funded over $2 billion in equipment at similar rates to bank affiliated finance companies, we can offer complete credit and asset flexibility. Capital preservation and exposure to possible obsolescence of outdated equipment and technology are important concerns of Towing Industry businesses. Leasing solutions are the preferred way to leverage current technology without the risk of ownership and investment in obsolete technology platforms.
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Terms from 24 to 96 months 100% financing: Soft costs included (maintenance, delivery, etc). New & used equipment
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Operating & Capital Leases Equipment Lines Of Credit Term Loans, Sale & Lease Back Progress / Project Financing
For more information on equipment finance contact Jeremy Taskiris at 603-422-6608 or email JT@afg.com.
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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.
OnlineImpoundAuctions.com OnlineImpoundAuctions.com is an online auction platform that allows Tow Lot Owners to seamlessly dispose of their abandoned vehicles and maximize their sales revenue. At no cost to the seller, and the lowest bidder cost in the industry, our live auction platform both increases your bidder pool and eliminates the cost and effort of holding an onpremise auction. Using OnlineImpoundAuction.com Offers Many Benefits: • Free to sellers!
• Special offers for Towing and Recovery Association members – ask us! • White Glove services available – we will set up your showroom for you!
• More profit per auction! • Larger bidder base = higher selling price per car! • Cars stay on your lot – no movement required! • Eliminates on premise auction costs like security, staffing and food!
• Lowest cost to bidders in the industry! Register as a seller today at www.OnlineImpoundAuctions.com or 888-903-4678. We will reach out to you to schedule your free training.
• Easy online showroom setup on OnlineImpoundAuctions.com! • Streamlines after auction paperwork – invoices available immediately after car sells! • Your Lot, Your Vehicles, Your Auction! • You collect all the Money!
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LOCK OUT TOOLS
GPS AND TELEMATICS
Access Tools
Azuga
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.
(800) 323-8324
From our offices around the world, the Azuga team is dedicated to giving our customers whatever they need to track and manage their fleets. Azuga takes a hands-on team approach and is always available to provide our customers with assistance.
(866) 429-1255
www.accesstoolsusa.com
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Steck Manufacturing
Towbook
Steck Manufacturing Company was started as Steck’s Paint & Body Shop by George Steck in 1946. George went into manufacturing in the late forties when he and a partner developed a fastener used to install rear fenders.
(800) 227-8325 Sales@steckmfg.com | www.steckmfg.com
Towbook is the unquestioned 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!
(810) 320-5063 support@towbook.com | www.towbook.com
TRAXERO
Zip’s Specialize in automotive towing equipment, industrial hauling solutions and service bodies, including new and used tow trucks, wreckers, car carriers, and related equipment.
Traxero is the leading provider of innovative solutions within the towing and roadside industry. By bringing together the most trusted software providers in the market, Traxero delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions that help you run your business more efficiently and profitably.
(800) 222-6047
(800) 428-4715
www.zips.com
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BUDGET GPS
Austin Hinds Motors, Inc.
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.
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.
(833) 934-2275
(256) 586-8161
support@budgetgps.com | www.traxero.com/budgetgps/
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HAZMAT & SPILL CONTROL
The perfect sidekick for our everyday heroes!
FlowStop
Austin We’re hereInsurance for you. Austin Insurance is afor family-owned, Thank you choosing
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
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independent insurance agency that keeps LIGHTEST in weight, yet GREATEST your best interests in mind. Theycapacity know - relief for both you towing and your customers how important it is to provide clients with the best possible Easier and safer loading in available. insurance coverage at the most competitive rates
(270) 444-6818
ALL-WEATHER and ALL-TERRAIN
Increased serviceability SAVES www.wreckerins.com repair costs Go the EXTRA mile
Hazmat Responder Network
Collins Dollies
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.
Collins Hi-Speed Dolly brought to you by (541) 774-9220 Collinscollinsmfgcorp.com Manufacturing Corporation, has been the industry leader for more than 45 years. Because we go where you go, rain, snow, gravel, or highways, you don’t get to choose the job location and neither do we.
4.49% for Dealer Referred Rates (877) 356-9767 www.hazmatrn.com
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(800) 332-9220 www.collinsdollies.com | sales@collinsdollies.com
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OTHER FEATURED SUPPLIERS New and used
100% tax write-off
No age restrictions blanket liens AllianceNoFunding Group (AFG) Not on personal credit
AFG has funded over $2 Billion dollars Alliance Funding Group (AFG), was founded in 1998 and has grown to become one of the largest privately held equipment finance companies in the U.S. Having funded over $2 billion in equipment, we can offer complete credit and asset flexibility. in equipment loans, leases, and working capital to over 25,000 customers. Ranked as one of the fastest-growing independent leasing companies in the US.
(800) 978-8817 www.afg.com
Curbside SOS Curbside SOS brings multiple quotes from roadside assistance partners across the United States. When you submit a roadside assistance request we look for all available roadside assistance providers near you. www.curbsidesos.com
ASCENTIUM CAPITAL
Custer Products
Ascentium Capital is an award-winning commercial lender providing equipment and technology financing solutions. Our unique finance platform, combined with exceptional customer service, paves the way for fast, flexible financing for virtually any business need.
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.
(866) 722-8500
(800) 490-3158
www.ascentiumcapital.com
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OTHER FEATURED SUPPLIERS Custom Built
HAAS Alert
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.
HAAS Alert’s digital alerting solution Safety Cloud is a breakthrough evolution in emergency alerting, bringing critical real-time connectivity to roads and transforming emergency alerting for a new century.
(800) 540-5151
(833) 433-HAAS
info@custombuiltmfg.com | www.custombuiltmfg.com
www.haasalert.com | info@haasalert.com
Dynamic Towing Equipment Manufacturing
Hal Kresser Agency
Dynamic created the Original Self-Loading Wheel-Lift that has become the most sought after technology in the towing industry.
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.
(757) 624-1360
877-412-3434,
anthonydynamic@mac.com | www.dynamicmfg.com
www.kresseragency.com.
ENERGY SECURITY AGENCY
Hide-A-Lift
Your safety and the safety of your communities are our number one priority. The emerging Energy Revolution is here to stay and responders must be prepared to properly handle incidents related to Electric Vehicles and Fixed Energy Storage Systems.
(614) 321-5135
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.
(800) 634-9340
energysecurityagency.com | info@EnergySecurityAgency.com
www.hidealift.com
ERSCA
HINO TRUCKS
The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America was formed in 2012, originally titled the united coalition for motor club safety (“The Coalition”), created by a group of California tow company owners in their desire to improve working conditions for towing and recovery companies. https://ersca.org
Our corporate mission is “to make the world a better place to live by helping people and goods get where they need to go—safely and economically—while focusing on sustainable development”.
Golight
INA Towing Network
Golight, Inc. is a privately held manufacturing company nestled in the heartland of the United States. In December of 1992, the idea of the remote control spotlight was born. The first Golight was available for sale in the summer of 1994.
To meet the growing need for elevated incident management, INA Towing Network (“INA”) has developed a comprehensive towing and recovery program for truck fleets.
(800) 557-0098
(866) 853-2125
info@golight.com | www.golight.com
www.inatowing.com
( 248) 699-9300 www.hino.com
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Our mission is to:
• 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! • To unite all common industry first responders to train, educate and motivate the public we serve to just
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OTHER FEATURED SUPPLIERS Progressive Commercial
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
A tow truck business earns income by towing disabled vehicles. If that’s what you do, you should carry customized tow truck insurance. With so much riding on your tow truck, it’s vital that you have coverage adjusted specifically for your needs.
(888) 806-9598
info@jerrdan.com | www.jerrdan.com
www.progressivecommercial.com
JERR-DAN Financial Solutions
Robert Young’s Trucks
Whether you own one truck or a fleet, you can count on JDFS for the same innovative approach and customer service you expect form Jerr-Dan.
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!.
(800) 926-9666
(540) 982-3809
info@jerrdan.com | www.jerrdan.com
www.robertyoungtrucks.com
MatJack
Steck Manufacturing
MatJack is an industry-leading custom manufacturer of air lifting bags and cushions. Throughout our 40 years in andproducts Headsets business, we’ve established a reputation Helmets for quality and superior services
Steck Manufacturing Company was started as Steck’s Paint & Body Shop by George Steck in 1946. George went into manufacturing in the late forties when he and a partner developed a fastener used to install rear fenders. The Hurricane System will blow you away!
(800) -827-3755 or (800) 495-8626
(800) 227-8325
Sales@steckmfg.com | www.steckmfg.com
www.matjack.com
McMahon Truck Centers of Columbus Easy to use headsets
Tracked Machines
Is your full-service headquarters for protection and a convenient way for your commercial truck solutions. We offer team to communicate in environments. an extensive inventory for commercial noisy Voice operated and no additional equipment truck sales, leasing and rentals, as well as comprehensive required. parts, maintenance solutions, and financing options to Helmets have maximum comfort with Kevlar ensure the best selection, repair and service experience. head protection, 6 color options available. info@mcmahontrucks.com I www.mcmahontrucks.com
Since 2015 Automotive manufacturers, banks, and finance companies have used Tracked Machines North America TowTract® because of our skills and the level of service that we provide.
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TowMate
Maxmimize the revenue, while avoiding all the event-specific headahces of onpremisis, when you are forced to dispose of abandoned, unclaimed, or derelict vehicles.
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.
(888) 903-4678
(800) 680-4455
www.onlineimpoundauctions.com
info@towmate.com | www.towmate.com
providing hearing
(770) 677-5766 www.trackedmachines.us | Syre@TrackedMachines.us
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OTHER FEATURED SUPPLIERS Tru-Hitch
Weiss Insurance
Introduced in 1990, the Tru-Hitch™ System was developed to solve the weight distribution problem in the heavy towing industry. The Tru Hitch™ is by far the safest heavy duty towing devicein the transportation industry
At Weiss Insurance Agency, we’re committed to keeping your business protected – so you can focus on your day-to-day operations. And with the right insurance plan, your business will be covered from top to bottom.
(860) 379-7772
(636) 534-7226
tru.hitch@snet.net | www.truhitch.com
cindyhorn@weiss-ins.com
THE UNDERLIFT THAT HANDLES WARRIOR WINCHES LIKE A SEMI-TRAILER Will-Burt
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.
Is part of the Bimson Power• Attaches in minutes Group, provides winches • No Permanent Connections 32K Liftand Capability that have unmatched value,• quality reliability. • Safely Tows Up To 140K GCWR Trusted as one of the leading winch providers in the UK, • Distributes Weight Properly Europe and USA, to deliver•dependable long-lasting Scales Whenand Others Can’t performance. • Economical To Operate www.warriorwinches.com
(330) 682-7015 www.willburt.com
Tru-Hitch Inc.
16 W. West Hill Road Barkhamsted, Ct. 06063 Worldwide Equipment WRECKER RENTALS Toll Free 1-800-450-8659 Sales Rent a wrecker from Wrecker
www.truhitch.com
Worldwide Equipment Sales is the leading dealer of new and used tow trucks, high quality self-loader wreckers, flatbed car carriers, and equipment trailers.
Rentals and keep your business in business while your asset is down. Wrecker Rentals can deliver a wrecker or carrier to your location in a matter of hours so that you have limited service interruption.
(815) 725-4400
(770) 898-1200
www.wdelivers.com
www.rentawrecker.com
Directory
HAZMAT, SPILL CONTROL all-Grip (800) 748-2651 www.all-grip.com
Flow Stop P.O. Box 634 Denver, NC 28037 (877) 356-9767 www.flowstop.net
Hazmat Responder Network
AW Direct
(877) 356-9767
410 S. Wright Rd. Janesville, WI 53546 (608) 662-3333 www.awdirect.com
Keystone Tape & Supply of Texas
BA Products 8925 McGaw Court Columbia, MD 21045 (800) 327-3301 www.baprod.com
Breg Environmental (800) 433-1013
hazmatrn.com
(817) 439-8898 www.keystonetape.com
New Pig
(800) HOT-HOGS (468-4647) www.newpig.com/us/
Spill King
www.spillking.com
Spill Diaper
www.spilldiaper.com
Tackle Technologies
(228) 206-1449 www.tackletechnologies.com LOCK-OUT
EQUIPMENT Access Tools and Equipment 1628 N.W. 28th Street Miami, FL 33142 (305) 635-1011 www.accesstoolsusa.com
all-Grip
(800) 748-2651 www.all-grip.com
AutoLock Solutions (850) 476-0890 www.autolockinfo.com
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BA Products
Worldwide Equipment Sales
www.baprod.com
(815) 725-4400 www.newtowtrucks.com
Bailey’s Towing
Zip’s / AW Direct
(919) 562-2984 www.baileystowinginc.com/srg.htm
316 W Milwaukee Street New Hampton, IA 50659 (800) 222-6047
Best Tools USA
www.zips.com
(800) 327-3301
(800) 541-8568 www.besttoolsusa.net
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Detroit Wrecker Sales
GPS AND TELEMATICS
www.detroitwrecker.com
AZUGA a Bridgeston Company (844) 759-0594
19393 Davidson Detroit, Michigan 48223 (313) 835-8700
www.azuga.com
East Penn Truck Equipment (610) 694-9234 www.eastpenntrucks.com\
Flash Equipment
(800) 570-8866 www.flashequipment.com
Hooks Towing Supply
(870) 238-4148 www.hookswreckersupplies.com
Next Generation Tool Company (800) 874-5625 www.nextgentool.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
FleetMatics (866) 844-2235 www.fleetmatics.com
GPS Insight (866) 477-4321, Ext. 8003 www.gpsinsight.com
Mobile Create USA 408) 933-9588 www.mcusainc.com
Pro View Systems, Inc. (865) 769-6540 www.proviewsystemsgps.com
(407) 674-8775
www.traxero.com
Traxxis GPS Solutions (888) 447-7059, Ext. 102 www.traxxisgps.com
TT Telematics USA Inc. / Webfleet Solutions 100 Summit Drive, Burlington, MA 01803 (866) 224-9451 www.webfleet.com
Vehiclepath (A Division of Spireon, Inc.) (877) 299-6544 www.vehiclepath.com
Verizon Network Fleet (866) 869-1353 www.networkfleet.com
34194 Aurora Rd. #274 Cleveland, OH 44139 (440) 498-1495
(800) 818-LINC (5462) www.southernlinc.com
The Tool People
(423) 497-1164 (800) 428-4715
Ranger SST
Steck Mfg.
www.steckmfg.com
TRAXERO
(877) 304-4347 www.progressiveplatforms.com
www.rangersst.com
(800) 227-8325
www.tisfleet.com
Progressive Platforms
Santiam Enterprises, Inc. (503) 859-2793 www.santiam.info
Transportation Information Systems, Inc. (818) 563-2839
Southern Communications Services, Inc. / SouthernLinc
Track What Matters (817) 430-9201 www.trackwhatmatters.com
To see all towing industry companies visit our Online Business Directory.
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