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TOW INDUSTRY WEEK
Tow Industry Week is your source for the latest towing industry news, recovery stories, business insights, equipment highlights, product updates, educational videos, and more. Explore a wide range of content designed to keep towing and recovery professionals informed, connected, and up to date with what's happening across the industry.
Handling Big Toys with Care: Tips for Towing Exotic Cars
In “Handling Big Toys with Care,” Randall C. Resch shares practical tips for towing and transporting exotic cars and other high-value vehicles. From proper loading techniques and protective equipment to ramping strategies and hold-harmless agreements, Randy explains how towers can minimize damage risks when handling vehicles with very big price tags.
47 minutes ago
Witnesses Describe Graphic Evidence in Fatal Tow Truck Crash Trial
Investigators presented graphic evidence and described the crash scene during the trial of a man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in Harlingen, Texas. Testimony included findings from sobriety tests, roadway evidence and a witness identification. The defendant has pleaded not guilty.
10 hours ago
Trial Begins in Fatal Texas Tow Truck Crash
Testimony has begun in the trial of a man accused of striking and killing tow truck driver David Zapata on an expressway shoulder in July 2025. Witnesses described the crash, the driver’s alleged flight from the scene and investigators’ findings.
1 day ago
Clearing the Chaos: Inside the I-95 Recovery
A 69-vehicle pileup on South Carolina's I-95 brought towing companies from multiple counties together for a massive recovery operation. Operators from Green Towing Service, Taylor Made Towing, Lawson's Towing, Bob's Body Shop and other companies describe the challenges of removing severely damaged vehicles, coordinating recovery efforts and working into the early morning hours to clear the Lake Marion Bridge.
Oct 19
80 Feet Down: Three Generations Tackle a New Hampshire Recovery
New Hampshire bridge recovery featuring an 80 foot lift of a box truck from the Merrimac River.
Oct 9
When Plan 'A' Didn’t Work
By George L. Nitti On a remote stretch of interstate outside Elko, Nevada, a young recovery crew proved that adaptability can be as essential to a…
Sep 14
Turning a Box Truck Around
George L. Nitti What began as a routine appliance delivery turned into a long day on a dead-end road in rural Maryland after a loaded box truck became…
Aug 15
AT NEWS WIRE
Witnesses Describe Graphic Evidence in Fatal Tow Truck Crash Trial
Investigators presented graphic evidence and described the crash scene during the trial of a man accused of killing tow truck driver David Zapata in Harlingen, Texas. Testimony included findings from sobriety tests, roadway evidence and a witness identification. The defendant has pleaded not guilty.
10 hours ago
Trial Begins in Fatal Texas Tow Truck Crash
Testimony has begun in the trial of a man accused of striking and killing tow truck driver David Zapata on an expressway shoulder in July 2025. Witnesses described the crash, the driver’s alleged flight from the scene and investigators’ findings.
1 day ago
Tesla Tow Raises Warning for Operators Handling EVs
A Tampa woman alleges that towing her Tesla Model 3 with its rear wheels on the road led to dashboard warnings and safety-restraint problems. The dispute highlights the importance of following manufacturer-specific towing procedures and documenting vehicle condition.
2 days ago
WRECKS + RECOVERY
Clearing the Chaos: Inside the I-95 Recovery
A 69-vehicle pileup on South Carolina's I-95 brought towing companies from multiple counties together for a massive recovery operation. Operators from Green Towing Service, Taylor Made Towing, Lawson's Towing, Bob's Body Shop and other companies describe the challenges of removing severely damaged vehicles, coordinating recovery efforts and working into the early morning hours to clear the Lake Marion Bridge.
Oct 19
80 Feet Down: Three Generations Tackle a New Hampshire Recovery
New Hampshire bridge recovery featuring an 80 foot lift of a box truck from the Merrimac River.
Oct 9
When Plan 'A' Didn’t Work
By George L. Nitti On a remote stretch of interstate outside Elko, Nevada, a young recovery crew proved that adaptability can be as essential to a…
Sep 14
REPO TIMES
TOW BUSINESS & OPERATIONS
Handling Big Toys with Care: Tips for Towing Exotic Cars
In “Handling Big Toys with Care,” Randall C. Resch shares practical tips for towing and transporting exotic cars and other high-value vehicles. From proper loading techniques and protective equipment to ramping strategies and hold-harmless agreements, Randy explains how towers can minimize damage risks when handling vehicles with very big price tags.
47 minutes ago
Beware the Deadly Wrecker Crank
Vintage wrecker hand cranks were essential tools in the days before hydraulic systems—but they could also be deadly. Randall C. Resch revisits three tragic historical accidents and explains why these highly collectible pieces of towing history demand respect.
Oct 22
No Rider Policy?
Should towing companies adopt a no-rider policy? Randall C. Resch examines slip-and-fall lawsuits, passenger safety, insurance concerns and potential liability for tow operators.
Oct 11
TOW ILLUSTRATED
Red, Reflective and Ready
Klamath Towing’s Unit 44 pairs bold red-and-silver graphics with a mountain-inspired logo and reflective lettering. Owner Elmer Tzin’s 2019 Ram 5500 combines distinctive branding with the visibility and maneuverability needed for Southern Oregon’s roads.
3 days ago
Power, Polish and Precision: A Standout Rotator
This 2018 Peterbilt 389, equipped with a 50/60 Jerr-Dan rotator, reflects Precision Towing & Recovery’s signature style, blending recovery power with eye-catching graphics and custom craftsmanship.
Oct 15
AMERICAN TOWMAN TELEVISION
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