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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.
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.
4 hours ago
Repossession Industry Pioneer Myles Weiss Dies
Myles Weiss, a pioneer of the repossession industry and longtime leader in Southern California, has died after more than six decades of service to the profession. Myles Weiss Weiss founded Able Auto in 1962, building the company into one of the recovery industry’s respected names. That same year, he helped establish the California Association of Licensed Repossessors (CALR), beginning a lifelong commitment to industry advocacy and professional standards. Through his involveme
9 hours ago
Connecticut Man Charged in Fatal Crash That Killed Tow Operator
A 28-year-old Hartford man has been arrested in connection with the September crash that killed Alexander Ramos, a Connecticut tow truck operator and father of two. He faces charges including second-degree manslaughter, DUI and failure to move over.
3 days 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.
3 days ago
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
Connecticut Man Charged in Fatal Crash That Killed Tow Operator
A 28-year-old Hartford man has been arrested in connection with the September crash that killed Alexander Ramos, a Connecticut tow truck operator and father of two. He faces charges including second-degree manslaughter, DUI and failure to move over.
3 days ago
Wall of the Fallen Ceremony Honors Fallen Towmen, Including Injured Survivor Ben Moore
Two weeks after being struck by a passing vehicle on I-24, Chattanooga tow operator Ben Moore attended the Wall of the Fallen ceremony to raise awareness of roadside dangers. The event honored 20 fallen towmen, including Kentucky operator David Fischer and a Florida towman remembered by his family.
3 days ago
Hampton, Virginia Raises Police-Ordered Towing Rates After 20 Years
Hampton, Virginia, has raised police-ordered towing rates from $125 to $210, marking the first increase in 20 years. Towing companies say rising costs for fuel, insurance, equipment and labor made the adjustment necessary.
7 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.
3 days ago
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
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.
4 hours ago
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
The Hidden Cost of Slow Pay: Why Payment Timing Matters to Roadside Service Providers
By Rich Holland All roadside service providers know the math. They roll out at midnight, change a tire on the highway, run a lockout call in the rain…
Sep 16
TOW ILLUSTRATED
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
A Family Tradition, Reimagined in Vinyl
Falzone Towing Service Inc., based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, uses red, white, orange, and black graphics as a visual connection to their family business, which has been around since 1945. This evolution is especially noticeable on the company’s equipment, such as their 2022 Peterbilt 567, which features a Century 1075—a 75-ton, five-axle rotator. Its white Peterbilt cab flows into a red-and-white recovery body accented with sweeping orange and black striping. The Falzone
Oct 7
AMERICAN TOWMAN TELEVISION
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