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BEYOND VISIBILITY:
TowMate’s High-Tech Answer to
Roadside Hazards
By: Chris Anderson
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n the still of the night, when shadows blend into the asphalt and danger lurks with every passing vehicle, the safety of roadside workers hangs precariously in the balance. It’s not just roadside workers, but the safety of everyone on the road. The towing industry is one that is unique when it comes to these challenges. Operators work near fast-moving traffic, often in poor lighting conditions, making them particularly vulnerable. With that in mind, TowMate has dedicated a significant portion of its research and development efforts to crafting safety solutions that address these challenges head-on. Among their pioneering advancements, the Lifesaver cone-mounted warning light system and the creative use 42
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of non-visible light technology are the latest benchmarks in roadside safety technology.
Shadowed Highways One cannot overstate the hazards faced by tow truck operators and other roadside workers at night. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), tow truck drivers are over 15 times more likely to be killed on the job than other private industry workers. This jaw-dropping statistic brings to
