top of page
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.
Jury Sentences Cristobal Stephan Garzez to 20 Years in Death of Texas Towman David Zapata.
A Texas jury sentenced Cristobal Stephan Garzez to 20 years in prison after convicting him of intoxication manslaughter in the death of tow truck operator David Zapata.
5 minutes ago
Century M65 Rotator Raises the Bar in Heavy-Duty Recovery
Miller Industries introduces the Century M65, a heavy-duty rotator featuring 130,000 pounds of retracted lifting capacity, 31 feet of reach and a redesigned drag winch system.
3 days ago
Snap Towing Loses Lucrative Las Vegas Police Contract, Nearly 100 Jobs at Risk
A decade-long towing contract with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is ending for Snap Towing, putting nearly 100 jobs at risk and sparking allegations of favoritism and a lack of transparency.
3 days ago
A Detour Through the Woods: Tackling a NJ Turnpike Rollover
A Budget rental truck rolled into a wooded ditch along the New Jersey Turnpike after striking a wedge trailer. Flanagan's Towing responded with a 75-ton rotator and two support wreckers to upright the truck, secure its damaged cargo box, and winch it back to the roadway.
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.
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
AT NEWS WIRE
Jury Sentences Cristobal Stephan Garzez to 20 Years in Death of Texas Towman David Zapata.
A Texas jury sentenced Cristobal Stephan Garzez to 20 years in prison after convicting him of intoxication manslaughter in the death of tow truck operator David Zapata.
5 minutes ago
Century M65 Rotator Raises the Bar in Heavy-Duty Recovery
Miller Industries introduces the Century M65, a heavy-duty rotator featuring 130,000 pounds of retracted lifting capacity, 31 feet of reach and a redesigned drag winch system.
3 days ago
Snap Towing Loses Lucrative Las Vegas Police Contract, Nearly 100 Jobs at Risk
A decade-long towing contract with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is ending for Snap Towing, putting nearly 100 jobs at risk and sparking allegations of favoritism and a lack of transparency.
3 days ago
WRECKS + RECOVERY
A Detour Through the Woods: Tackling a NJ Turnpike Rollover
A Budget rental truck rolled into a wooded ditch along the New Jersey Turnpike after striking a wedge trailer. Flanagan's Towing responded with a 75-ton rotator and two support wreckers to upright the truck, secure its damaged cargo box, and winch it back to the roadway.
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.
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
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.
5 days 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.
Oct 26
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
.png)
.png)
bottom of page