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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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Hello, I work for an insurance broker and I wanted to know what kind of services we could offer to our towing company clients that would help them out and separate our company from others?
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COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, AAA, the Ohio Turnpike, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and The Risk Institute are recognizing Move-Over Day, Saturday, Oct. 16, by reminding Ohio drivers to move over and slow down for any vehicle with flashing lights parked on the roadside. This effort is part of a larger multi-agency campaign that includes social media messaging every Monday with the hashtags #MoveOverMonday and #MoveOverOhio. Crash Data: According to a new crash analysis from ODOT, 546 crashes have occurred so far in 2021 when drivers failed to move over or slow down for…
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Do you have the Experience or even training to deal with someone such as this with a camera and a mouth? Okay, that is why you do not walk on the bed. Yet the overwhelming majority of drivers do it daily. As an Operator there are fundamentals that were ingrained into you early in your career. This is one of those! Did the guy with the camera get in the drivers head, that's a possibility as variables at an accident scene and a sense of urgency can lead to a change in proper procedure. Take the time to walk around, from a safety prospective stay off the bed as much as possible. Now there are numerous other lessons which can be taken …
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Register now! For our Med./HDuty course coming in October. This course will cover Towing & Recovery. Training = Safety! https://www.ttsa.org/forms/training-registration/
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Is this a late of training or a case of you get what you pay for?
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Has anyone gone through the new online WM/TRAA online TROCP recert? My 4/5 is up in December and I guess I'm going to give the new online system a shot. Curious as to how much it resembles the 4/5 test they used to give at the end of the class or if there's anything else I should be studying. Thanks
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Source: NHTSA press release: In late June, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems (ADS) to report crashes. This action will enable NHTSA to collect information necessary for the agency to play its role in keeping Americans safe on the roadways, even as the technology deployed on the nation’s roads continues to evolve. “NHTSA’s core mission is safety. By mandating crash reporting, the agency will have access to critical data that will help quickly identify safe…
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Detroit has added new features to the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems including enhanced and industry-first capabilities designed to improve the overall driver experience and keep drivers and the general public safer. Available for the Freightliner Cascadia and the Western Star 49X spec’d with a Detroit powertrain, the new Detroit Assurance features reduce driver strain and fatigue and can help reduce speed-related accidents. The features are: Active Speed Intervention (ASI): If the truck exceeds the posted speed limit, ASI issues visual and auditory warnings to actively alert the driver. Once the warning is issued and depending on how far above the truck is o…
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I am posting this TikTok here because everyone of us knows someone who says they're alright, that someone may even be you. I feel you brother cause "I'm Alright Too" and 24/7 just a phone call away if you're fighting them demons cause just maybe I have fought them too... So, before you just accept them as being alright, take a moment to ask them if they are really alright or even just okay. We report Tower Downs far too often, if the industry really knew how many are lost due to those demons and the PTSD that can effect several in the industry. They say they are alright, but deep down they're hurting. Take a moment, cause that moment may be j…
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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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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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What would you have done differently? Sadly, this is what many think is a typical tow off the highway.
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Topic Originally Created by OldTrucks in May of 2005: Recently read a post re:Lane Blocking - Here in Maple Ridge B.C. we have a stretch of road where tow work is taking your life in your own hands. A hook up on a wrecker is not as bad as loading a deck - it is the service call for a flat that really scares the pants off a tower. How far back and how much lane should one be taking? Lets see hmmm - 3/4 ton pick-up moving at 80 MPH hits F-450 wrecker parked at 30 degree angle from shoulder of road 30 feet from disabled vehicle ....how long does it take for either truck to kill operator? Think about it..."Tow them like you own them" Towmaster B sai…
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Topic Originally Created by TERRYSTOW in December of 2005: Just wondering what everyone does for thier employees as far as benefits go? health, what % do they pay, vacation, holiday bonuses? Just wondering what other companies do Rudy Smith said: 85.5 hours paid time off, after 5 years 130 hours. 90% of employee's health insurance, they pay for family at discounted rate pre tax. 401K we match 4%. Uniforms paid. Don 29 Years aka THTDON said: I have always paid for 50% of the health insurance. I contribute to a Simple IRA each week. I pay each driver that has his own NEXTEL a $12/week stipend, for MY use of THEIR phone. That's $…
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Topic Originally Created by Michael McGovern in May of 2005: Do any motor clubs deduct for property damage without first giving the tow operator a chance to fix/pay/deny the claim of the auto club member? If so, which ones? If the club gives you an opportunity to protest damages claims, what has been your experience? Positive? Negative? Corby said: Don can explain all your questions on this. Dave MNPOOL said: Mike good to see you here. Don 29 Years aka THTDON said: Oh boy, here comes Pandora's Box. Being a lawyer, Mike, you would probably think that when we are accused of wrongdoing, we would be pre…
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Hi All ... Have you ever worked a horse or large animal recovery or extrication? I'm looking for input on what part you played in the recovery and if you charged for your work? Who paid for the extraction? Was the animals owner present? Was there a veterinarian on-scene? How long did it take? Would you do it again? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. R.
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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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We set up scenarios for our local fire departments all summer long. They have been training just about every weekend since June... Saturday we picked up this Freightliner we got donated for an Stabilization & Extraction certification they are obtaining for new members.... "It's all ready to go"...Famous last words...LoL So Vincent dropped it in the area and got it ready to roll over on a passenger car... They got another old Volvo donated that we stood up on a drum but would need to be stabilized as well... Then the team we…
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I run only a Roadside busines with zero towing. When I first got my policy my agent basically explained why I needed garage keepers (the car is in my car while I'm working on it) and she didn't want me to be under insured. However when looking at companies' requirements the only time they mention it is if you tow a vehicle. Can anyone confirm, for sure if garage keepers is necessary as a roadside only company? I just don't want something to happen and then not be covered. Thanks for your time.
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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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Safety instructions before the hands-on work begins in Cleveland Ohio. Students are eager and motivated to learn the Essentials of Heavy Duty Towing and Recovery training being provided by ERSCA and APTO.
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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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Consumer Alert: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes due to the risk of fire. Owners of these vehicles should park their vehicles outside away from homes and other structures immediately after charging and should not leave their vehicles charging overnight, according to General Motors. The vehicles that should be parked outside are those that were originally recalled in November 2020 for the potential of an unattended fire in the high-voltage battery pack underneath the backseat’s bo…
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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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The Tow Times July issue focuses on car carriers — from low loading angles, to winch options, to using carriers for recovery. This issue also features precautions tow operators can take in the event of electric vehicle fires, and a special visit behind the scenes with Rick “Bear” Renders of the television series Heavy Rescue 401. Find this and more in the Tow Times July issue. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Towtimes/~4/RID730BbVFM View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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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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