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Discussions related to Towing Software, Remote Controls, Cameras, GPS Units, Mobile Devices, etc. Including discussions related to Amateur Radio & Two Way Communications. As well as Technical Assistance with TowForce.
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This is text and voice chat app that I have integrated in to the message board. It has a iphone iOS app and a android app that you can use on your phone. As well as a desktop app. To get to it just find the link on the front page or click on this link https://www.towforce.net/discord/invite/towforce/ to get on it. The roles on the message board will carry over to it. the programs for the phones and desktop app is at https://discord.com/download Later I may add on site component to this to integrate it even more.
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Add the Tow.Photos upload link plugin to the toolbar to upload photos to that site and will also add it to the post.
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This is the install for for the TowForce mobile app for android. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapatalk.towforcenetapplicationstapatalk
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A giant “thank you” goes out to Reva Benefiel from Benefiel Truck Repair & Towing in Iowa for her testimonial about Towbook in this month’s issue of American Towman!
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On this episode Chris brings in some of our new ULTRA low profile strobe lights and shows how these can make your vehicle visible and alert any driver. Check out more at: www.towmate.com
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The Florida Tow Show is just around the corner and we'll be there, be sure to stop and say hello! If you can't make it, but would like to give Towbook a try, no worries! Take advantage of our 90-Day show special by visiting: https://towbook.com/signup/FTS
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The Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite of active safety systems uses a sophisticated mix of fused radar and high-definition camera technology to automatically track objects and threats on the road, and then activate in real-time to mitigate collisions. Detroit Assurance 5.0 is spec’d in all of Western International’s fleet of more than 100 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The optional Active Lane Assist (ALA) detects the reflective paint and raised reflectors in lane markers. While in cruise, ALA’s Lane Keep Assist actively and continuously assists the driver with keeping the vehicle within the lane. If the vehicle crosses the markers, the lateral steering assist motor – ALA’s La…
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One of the roadside companies out there wants scanners out of their trucks. Are there any convert / concealed antennas out there that can be used to hide there existance?
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So, I got nearly 3 years out of this one and the screen went out. Time for a new one, problem is I am strapped for cash as I have focused on regenerating the message board. In fact I have devoted so much time to bring the community back from near disaster I have not invoiced Patrons & Sponsors on a timely basis. Making sure the community was back on track has been my main concern. Generating funds to keep it going has taken a back seat. Now, I am forced to ask for help. I have a Supporter that has pledged to match funds up to $1000.00 in order to get a new Macbook Pro. I need to raise these funds in the next 45 days. So, the way that has been d…
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I was watching Dragon's Den and a couple for guys invented a motorcycle helmet with a brake light on the back. They inserted the sensors from a cell phone into LED lights in the helmet and when you even slowed down, the brake light on the hemet would engage at the same time as the brake light on the bike...it was impressive. Question for all you brave souls out there - Is there an application for this with workers on the side of the road? A light on your actual head to try and prevent what seems to be, a pandemic of lives lost? Would it make you more visible? Is it legal? Would a red and blue light on your head be allowed if they won't allow…
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Hello Fellow TowForce Friends, I hope this post finds everyone healthy and virus free. I must add, I'm looking forward to dropping this from my greeting as soon as possible! This is a quick note to introduce our newest technology for the towing industry, InTow Connect. As you all know, motor clubs are looking for towing providers who have adopted technology. They want to ensure providers can accept digital transactions, making their call distribution process easier and more efficient. Historically, towing providers would have to invest in towing management software to achieve this goal. These systems can carry large monthly fees …
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Not sure if this is the right place for this, But I'm wondering if anyone has any knowledge when it comes to making custom flash patterns for lights that don't have integrated strobe controllers. Currently I have 68 total lights run up and down my rollback bed and up and down the headache rack, I provided a video of what i currently have them setup to do, the video is old and since I have added the before mentioned headache rack lights. My bed lights currently run with my running lights and headlights, and when my running lights are on if I turn my strobe light switch on it will override my running lights for the bed only and my bed lights will instead flash in the p…
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Palmettostatewrecker asked this question in July of 2017: Does anybody use 2 way or fixed radios in their rigs. I am looking at adding a few to ease dispatching. I don't need a cb to talk to other states, but also need something decent to communicate with drivers throughout the area. Jefftow said: No we don't anymore, not for several years.This will be an interesting topic to watch, I hope. I sure miss the days of talking into a mic, either in the cab or in the office. I just don't feel like I'm talking on a radio if I'm using an two-way app on a smart phone. When radios went by the wayside, I kept several. They're mostly good for nothing but b…
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The intent of this series of topics is to hear member Testimonials is regards to TowForce Sponsors. Today we will be seeking responses from members currently using Beacon Software. Thank you https://www.beaconsoftco.com/ A New TowForce Sponsor Testimonial request will be added each day. These are not in any specific order and are drawn from a current list of sponsors.
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The Tow Times July issue explores how the coronavirus pandemic has forced a deeper digitization of storage yards to minimize person-to-person contact, advantages of rotators with recovery capability combined with weight-saving design, how wireless remotes enhance tow operator safety, and basic car carrier securement. Plus, operators and airport workers team up to recover a vintage DC-4 aircraft that was blown onto a hanger by a tornado. Find this and more in the Tow Times July issue. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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KirbysTowing asked the question in January of 2012: My rollback has a Lodar wireless remote for the bed and side- puller winches, It will work intermittently for about 2 seconds at a time. I have changed the batteries checked the connections etc. I am at a loss, and I use my side-puller all of the time, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. eastendtow66 said: We have the same sym on our rollbacks when your sil valves have bad coils the lodar will kick out the power so you wont burn out the power box. Orcas Tow said: Mine was doing a similar symptom, I noticed that the Lodar would pulse on/off, drop out rhythmically & w…
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With the new normal off working from home many towers I have spoken to have moved their dispatch operations to the home office or have allowed their dispatchers too work from home. This is fairly simple to do today with high speed internet, laptop computers and virtual phone systems replacing traditional wireline services. My question is, what security measures have you taken to protect the integrity of your company data when accessing it remotely? It would be devastating if someone hacked into your dispatch or billing software and held the data hostage, or worse yet, used it for fraudulent purposes. Most business liability insurance policies have some coverag…
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Las Cruces Towing Company Plans on Using Drones to Inspect Automotive Accidents & Breakdowns Las Cruces, NM - April 03, 2020 - Las Cruces Towing Company, one of the highest rated and overall most trusted towing Las Cruces service providers, recently made a local announcement that they're projected to use drones for the purpose of automotive accident and breakdown inspection by April 22, 2020. At a recent press conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico, they announced that they hope to use this technology to innovate the entire towing industry as a whole, while bettering the overall customer experience and satisfaction. According to the owner of the company,…
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NORWOOD, MA — Norwood police are looking for the person who stole a tow truck from a lot in Norwood on Thursday morning. Police said the truck was stolen from Center Auto Body's lot. Police asked residents for tips on Facebook on Friday. There was no description of the person who stole the truck but police said people in a light colored, four-door pickup truck broke into the lot and drove off with the truck. Police said tips can be made anonymously by calling 781-440-5181. RESOURCE LINK
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On March 19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a memorandum on identification of essential critical infrastructure workers during Covid-19 response. The memorandum was intended to identify those workers critical to public safety and health who would be exempt from mandatory business closures or work shutdowns. In the “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce,” CISA “developed an initial list of ‘Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers’ to help State and local officials as they work to protect their communities, while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and nationa…
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What are your thoughts on the Honk and Agero/Swoop phone app to track drivers?
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We all are aware of the digital dispatching options and the push by the motor clubs for providers to go digital... Why, because it allows them to cut THEIR costs! They don;t have to have call center reps calling providers, instead the computer does the work and sends the dispatches out... That said, on the towing/roadside assistance company side, I'm curious how others are either embracing the change and options of technology vs staying with the long standing dispatching methods. The old method goes with the pen/paper and calling the drivers to give them the dispatch info for a job. So you're drivers have to pull over each time to get the job deta…
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Hello, I am part of a technology company working on a prototype for the towing industry and looking for feedback. I have the ability to tap into alerts from Waze, Google, Scanners, etc and get real time data on road incidents. We are looking to build an app that would notify drivers based on location and radius of incidents they are close too. These alerts usually come in earlier then calls to emergency crews. 1) Is something like this valuable? Or does dispatch have enough data to execute on this? 2) What features would you find useful or like to have? Thanks,
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