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General Insurance discussion as it relates to the towing industry. Safety Issues, Training Methods and Move Over - Slow Down Topics. Along with Health & Wellness discussions.
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by Larry Pitt Posted on October 02, 2018 in Workers Compensation Tow truck drivers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Over one million truck drivers will be involved in a serious crash at some point in their career, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). They face not only physical hazards of the job but also work-related financial and mental stress. Physical Hazards Tow truck drivers hook up heavy machinery and vehicles to trucks daily, putting them at risk for many physical injuries including: Back and neck injuries Musculoskeletal injuries Repetitive stress injuries Strai…
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4th in a Series of Safety Discussion Images sirknucklehead said: Are you serious?... Who would tow that this way? Is this something staged or did you actually see this one in progress? mooresbp said: I think that should be on a landoll. Don't think that should be on the road like that, and I don't see any tow lights. Tow_Zone said: I am now into images that are being sent to me via email. I am not at liberty to divulge the source of the images or the member would have posted them in Good Bad and Ugly themselves. Speaking of GBU, some images may be taken from old posts if I run out of what I have. Thanks …
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We're excited to announce our first in-person Light-Duty Training in over a year! To take part register CLICK HERE!
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I spent considerable time going over highway related fatality data yesterday as a result of this most recent operator fatality. In a post regarding a recent tow operator's tragic death, Moose commented, “What's It Going to Take, SLOW DOWN MOVE OVER isn't working,” and 5towman wrote, “Very sad. Just no reason this keeps happening. Thoughts and prayers.” Both questions beg an industry-wide focus. Moose is right, Slow-Down Move-Over ISN’T working … we already know that. California’s SDMO law was written into the books in 2007. Other states followed suit, but consistent tow operator and first responder fatalities only re-prove and re-demonstrate that distracted driving contin…
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Roadrunner Towing Service, Inc. The SLOW DOWN MOVE OVER LAW has been a great mission to TEXAS due the rise in first responder deaths over the past several years. Geoff Ninestedt of Roadrunner Towing had decided to partner up with Marcello Perez of Wolverine Productions to brainstorm new methods to bring this awareness to as many Americans as possible. This shock video illustrates what many tow truck operators may have experienced on their last seconds on earth. This, along with the full support of Senator Ted Cruz who also speaks in this video may just show how important this crusade is. The objective here is to spread awareness and share ju…
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Full Title of YouTube Video: Tow Truck driver delivering customer's Audi SLine. Tell me what you think...
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Cincinnati - WBKN27 Assistant EMS Chief for Lane Lifetrans Judy Hartley says she had a close call just the other day while responding to a call. RESOURCE LINK with video
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A number of dealerships have their lots blocked by gates or vehicles at night. Dropping vehicles at these dealers overnight can be an issue that can cause confusion. Having a plan for the dealerships in your area and conveying the procedures of each dealer to the driver and dispatcher is being proactive. Spoiler Alert, you may choose to watch the video first: In this video the policy holder had his vehicle towed to a dealership overnight. The vehicle was left in the dealers lot next door and the keys were later it was discovered "tow truck driver left the key on the tire and left car on the lot next door". The title of the video is "wont beli…
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KSFY NEWS REPORTED 09.12.19: Tow trucks are attempting to pull cars out of the water here in Mitchell (off South Main). A good reminder how deep water can get on the road and why you should not try driving through it.
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I recently read this article from Canada where the local fire department refused to return to a crash scene involving a fatality to do a "wash down", meaning hose off the roadway to remove blood and other contaminants to allow it to reopen to traffic. Eventually a highway maintenance contractor came out and did the wash down. One of the concerns from the Fire Chief was limiting his fire fighters to exposure to the trauma, the other was the pollution issues associated with a wash down. I am curious what our industry thinks of these two concerns, and have you ever been asked to clean up human remains that are outside of the vehicle. I have been asked many times …
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These are just a couple of the stories from AAA Drivers that have survived serious accidents that have nearly taken their lives. We think about those who have lost their lives, we honor them on the Wall of the Fallen. We recognize their families as survivors, yet the fear is we forget about those whose lives were impacted and are no longer about to work, that which is in our blood still runs through theirs. Let's not forget them, let's not make them just another story in the archives. If you're one of these drivers and your reading this topic. We want you to know you have not been forgotten! We want to hear of your progress, as your story coul…
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What is secondary damage? Secondary damage is any damage that occurs to the casualty during the hook-up, tow, transport or recovery. Secondary damage can include: Damage to the casualties body Damage to paint Broken windows, headlights or windshield Damage to wheels, tires or wheel wells Frame damage What causes secondary damage? Secondary damage can be caused by a number of factors, including mistakes by the operator, poor planning, unforeseen road conditions or poorly executed rigging or set up. Although some secondary damage is unavoidable, it is the operator's responsibility to ensure that minimal damage is caused to the vehicle during hookup or recove…
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As first responders, towing and recovery specialists are sometimes the first ones on the scene. When seconds count, our crew will have the training to start the process and help save lives. Thank you to Certified Rescue Courses, LLC for putting on an adult and pediatric CPR, AED, and first aid training today for our staff. We can’t recommend Certified Rescue Courses enough. No bland PowerPoint or video to watch, just Chris and staff actively presenting us the education and how to do it hands on.
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Topic Recreated in Memory of Dave Lambert who posted this in December of 2015: As part of the Tow First campaign, our 2nd objective is to educate on the dangers of highway service and to find ways to reduce their exposure. The web link is a PowerPoint presentation on YouTube I made. It's called appropriately, How To Reduce Exposure - 28 Suggestions that every tower should be aware of...or to review, that could save your life. If anyone attended my seminar in Baltimore, it will look familiar. Just copy and paste. Towman Blue said: That is a good video, thanks Dave WEDOTOWS said: Great job Dave !!! and you are s…
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Here is the Link to the News Video: https://fox23maine.com/news/local/state-police-remind-drivers-to-move-over-for-emergency-vehicles PORTLAND (WGME) -- Emergency responders are seeing a drastic increase in the number of drivers failing to follow Maine's "move over" law. There have been a lot of close calls in recent weeks, and the Bureau of Highway Safety is asking you to take responsibility when you get behind the wheel. First responders, law enforcement, Maine DOT and tow truck operators risk their lives every day responding to calls. “What we’re seeing is people just completely ignoring it and not moving over and they have…
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Is anyone using a HAAS equivalent? I like the idea of the HAAS System, but they won't talk to me unless I undergo one of their sale pitches. No price sheets and not much info... and honestly, not very friendly folks. EDIT: ---Just to clarify, I have no interests in using HAAS. I am looking for a HAAS equivalent. ---
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IDAHO FALLS – Rescuing someone trapped inside a vehicle sandwiched between two other vehicles with a school bus on top is quite an undertaking. But that’s exactly what happened during a training exercise with the Idaho Falls Fire Department earlier this week. Firefighters gathered in shifts throughout the day at Pacific Recycling at 1155 North Higbee Avenue for day two of a three-day training involving the department and Hendrickson’s Towing. The training began with about 30 minutes of verbal instruction before getting into the hands-on portion. EastIdahoNews.com spoke with Idaho Falls Fire Department Captain Tyler Weddle just befo…
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Does your company currently have such signage to warn those of the hazard from entering the work zone? It seems that more and more individuals are entering the area a vehicle recovery is taking place. Often they are seen and told to move back. However, if the operator is not in their line of vision or focused on the recovery they may not notice how close this person it to the scene. Myself, I was always able to advise persons at the scene to stand back. Lately, they seem to want to enter the vehicle before I have given permission. It may be their vehicle, but it's mine during the recovery until I say its is clear. If it continues then signage may be the next s…
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There is growing awareness of the danger of fatigue, with that a contributor to as many as 100,000 reported crashes each year. Fleets are also battling the growing crisis of distracted driving, working to detect and prevent both. Driving a truck is a difficult and often grueling job. That is why many drivers wrongly believe they are supposed to be tired, said Al LaCombe, vice present of safety and risk management for Dupré Logistics in Lafayette, LA. Dupré began addressing fatigue in 2001, when it hired Circadian Technologies to help devise a management program. Much of that work focused on reviewing logbooks. “We were legal, but had an…
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This is an old topic that has reared it's ugly head again with new and younger generation of commercial officers showing up at heavy recoveries. Several heavy providers in different locations within the state have contacted me after they've been aggressively reprimanded by commercial officers regarding wearing hard-hats for towers performing recovery operations, specifically in Class C, D and Rotator operations. Per OSHA regulation: Section 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart E (Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment), §1926.95 (Criteria for personal protective equipment), and where Section 1926 defines, under §1926.28(a): “[t]he employer is responsib…
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Yes, these are both discussion and training videos.
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Do you wonder why all of our insurance premiums are outrageous??? Here is probably one of the biggest reasons.... So, I had this 2020 Toyota Tacoma in my yard from a rollover mva My partner performed last week. Although it was a relatively light roll, there was significant damage to the cab. The wheels, driveline, engine, etc.. were in fine shape. I was actually able to yard drive it out of the gate for these clowns to load it. Copart sent a "contracted" tow company That I will not Name to retrieve it from me and when he showed up, he had a pretty decent looking Alfa-Romeo on the deck. After he cut the check, I asked How he planned on loadin…
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Does anyone use a release form for their customers who entered the storage yard to obtain personal items out of their vehicles? Just in case they fall or cut themselves while removing items? Wearing improper clothing such as sleeveless shirts or open toed shoes? Looking to have one to COA (cover our) for future use. Or does anyone have an alternative means of customers getting their items w/o going into the yard? I do not want to have our employees taking personal items out when "something" can go missing. Thank you in advance.
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So this weekend we are donating time and trucks to the University of Penn Working Dog Center to help build their Urban Search and Rescue Training Area. With out places like this there would be no where to train dogs to search for people trapped in rubble.
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