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Sadly, there were no new supporters added this past week. So, a prize drawing will be held tomorrow. We were expecting to announce two new sponsors this week. Those are now on hold this month. If you are not a current supporter and can assist us in getting the train fully back on the tracks. Please Review these TowForce Supporter Levels Starting at: - $29.00/yr. for Patron Level I Supporter - click here - $50.00/yr. for Patron Level II Supporter - click here - $75.00/yr. for Patron Level III Supporter - click here - $200.00/yr. for Patron Level III Supporter - click here Supporters for these Sponsorship Levels are also needed: - Silver Click Here - - Gold Click Here - Gold Plus Click Here - - Platinum Click Here (These 4 Sponsorship Levels are discounted this month, send me an inbox for a code).

Female road worker killed in hit-and-run on KZN north coast A female road worker died after she was knocked over in a hit-and-run accident on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast on Tuesday. The woman had been part of a team working on the M4 road works near Desainager, near Tongaat Beach. Kelsey Jae Meyrick of IPSS Medical Rescue said the 38-year-old woman was found lying down an embankment, at least 20 metres from where she was hit. “She suffered critical injuries. Once stabilised at the scene by IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support paramedics, she was carried up to embankment to the roadway by IPSS Search and Rescue members and CERT members,” Meyrick said. The woman was airlifted to hospital by the AMS helicopter for further care. Meyrick said despite the best efforts by the medical team, the woman succumbed to her injuries. She appealed for witnesses who can assist in tracking down the driver of the vehicle to contact local police. RESOURCE LINK Earlier this week, IOL reported on a tow truck driver who was critically injured when he was hit while attending to an accident on the N2 near Shakas Rock. It is believed that tow truck drivers from various towing companies had been attending an accident on the N2 when a vehicle failed to slow down and subsequently crashed into one of the towing vehicles and the driver.

I somehow doubt the loophole will stand up in court. A Cause and Effect. Causation refers to the relationship of cause and effect between one event or action and the result. The Law of Cause and Effect is a fundamental principle that states that every action has a corresponding consequence.

Wow, maybe I just have not been paying enough attention. But, I have never seen Law Enforcement Turn Out for a Fallen Tow Truck Operator like Tow Truck Operators Turned Out for Fallen Officers/Firefighter. Proud of our Towing Industry for showing respect! I will show them this the next time I hear how they cannot assist in a procession for a Fallen Tow Truck Operator!

I have not kept up with the actual stats over the years. Being on the line almost every night, it just wasn't something I wanted to focus on. Is that wrong, looking back I could have likely taken that extra step. However, I feel I make up for it by keeping up with the Tower Down Topics and following the continuing stories which do not end with a tow truck procession. That's why, I wrote Lest We Forget Them on the Long Road Home! I just want those quoting a stat even if they stick with the 1 every 6 days. They are not saying 1 Tow Truck Operator is Killed every 6 days. That number has included all First Responders, POLICE, EMS, DOT, Road Service, and YES Tow Truck Operators who continue to hold the highest percentage of roadside deaths. I can only pray 9 days into 2024 we do not lay another industry member to rest. That's a complicated prayer as nearly all of these deaths are caused by distracted or impaired drivers. So, think about that the next time you make a run or happen upon an impaired driver. They may have damaged their vehicle, struck a curb, or run off the road. That driver could have been the one who took a life. That life could have been a Tow Truck Operator, that life could have been yours. I have known many an operator who took pity on them and did not report the incident. I have known at least a couple who learned later of a tragic event involving that same driver. I know one of them it was the very same night. After the driver was dropped off at their home they got into another vehicle and drove that vehicle impaired. Struck a Mother and Child, as I recall at least one of them didn't survive. So, let's keep the numbers real. Because they involve real lives!

Next week you can find me on the corner of Tow411 and TowForce! I will be seeking the add New Patrons and Sponsors as we start the new year. January is one of our highest supporter renewal months and this year we need your assistance. Whatever you can do is much appreciated and February is known as Patron Appreciation Month. Please take a moment to look over the different supporter levels. TowForce Supporter Levels Start at - $29.00/yr. for Patron Level I Supporter - click here - $50.00/yr. for Patron Level II Supporter - click here - $75.00/yr. for Patron Level III Supporter - click here - $200.00/yr. for Patron Level III Supporter - click here Supporters for these Sponsorship Levels are also needed: - Silver Click Here - - Gold Click Here - Gold Plus Click Here - - Platinum Click Here If you are new here, these supporter-level requests are kept to a minimum. You will primarily see these request topics in January-February and July-August. Again, if you can assist in covering the costs associated with this community. We would appreciate the assistance as we continue to keep the annual rates low. Again, I will be out on that corner from January 11-15, 2024 watch this topic.

Even if I cannot get 10 members to post they are attending this event I do have a request. There is a young professional in this industry that would benefit from attending this event. As well this young lady would be an asset to Hill Day. TowForce would like to assist in covering the expenses and we NEED Industry support to meet a goal. You can contribute to this effort by making a Pledge of $10 - $25 - $50 - $75 - $100 - $200 or more. If we have a company interested in a TowForce Sponsorship you could cover the entire expense. Let me know in response or via messenger. You can also call or text 502-376-3071

Create a list of motor clubs and give each club a ranking of 1 through 10. Please only rank clubs you have done business with in the past 18 months. You can leave blank/skip numbers. However, if you only list one number. Well, then that will count as a 5. Otherwise, it messes with the algorithm. If your list is Motor Club Rep or AI-Generated the new system will kick it. Create your own list, this year you must be a member by December 31st. List Top 10 Clubs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. You can comment up to 50 words or less following the list. Those that exceed the limit or bash the clubs will find their reply has been removed. This list is not to attack any motor club, it is to showcase the top clubs. We believe Motor Clubs should strive to be at the top of the list. No funny business here this is serious, if you are doing Motor Club work then you should desire to see at least one Motor Club strive to be at the Top of the TowForce Motor Club List. Now, This began with Tow411 more than a decade ago. So, let's make this the most popular Motor Club Ranking we have ever conducted. This survey will end on or about January 15, 2024 (the original topic may change at any time). For those who prefer to remain anonymous, inbox me your list. There will not be an email address this year as message board membership is required and we are just too busy to monitor it. Note; that there were over 300 submissions last year. Our 2023 Goal is 400 responses, should the goal not be met the polling may be extended up to but not exceeding 30 days. WE DO NOT WANT TO SEE THIS HAPPEN AGAIN THIS YEAR! ADDED NOTE: You do not have to fill in all the numbers. If your company has done business with only one club or three clubs you can assign them any number from 1 to 10. However, each club must have its own number as in not all clubs can be number 1 or number 10. If you have a club you consider to be the worst club then you can just note that you consider them to be the worst. We are then able to factor that into the numbers which are applied to our system of calculating the rankings. Don't ask who is number one at this point because while we may see a trend, we do not know until all the numbers have been calculated. It is not as cut and dry as you think and no we do not disclose the factors and methods that go into the algorithm. If we did someone else would likely use it without our permission. Keep the rankings coming in as we are looking for a magic number of 400 responses. Thanks Again, there will not be a 2023 Email Address to Submit Your List to because of several issues. If you feel the need to remain anonymous then you are welcome to inbox me your list. Thanks

We have a list of names, however there should be a signup list posted soon.

Seems this 1st Amendment Auditor one was resurrected this from over 2 years ago.

Okay, someone clarify this Struck & Killed. Was this a Tow Truck Driver or a Truck Driver, in none of the images is there a Tow Truck visible. Only a Semi Tractor Trailer Truck. News Link with Helicopter Video: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/tow-truck-driver-hit-killed-while-helping-motorist-in-prince-georges-co-maryland-state-police-say Can anyone advise, is the tow truck back at the overpass?

Hope every one of our members in Florida made it through this one safe and sound. Have not heard how much cleanup this is to contend with. So, when possible we hope those in the path of the storm chime in. We also do not want to forget about those being impacted up the coast. We have several members in Georgia, and South Carolina. God Bless!