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Topic Originally created by Jennings Towing on Tow411 in 2006: I would like to introduce myself. I am Joe Jennings. I along with my wife, Sylvia, and our three sons, Rick, Tony and Joe Jr. own and operate Jennings Tow and Repair in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Tow and Recovery is my thing. I love what I do. I enjoy the tow411 forum and hope it continues forever. hookrite said: Welcome from North Carolina Curtis auto rescue said: Welcome to the forum... moranmg said: Welcome aboard TOwBoY88 said: Welcome from West Central Illinois! MNPOOL said: Joe: Hello & Welcome …
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Topic Originally Created by mooresbp on Tow411 in 2006: I am not real new here but I never have introuduced my self, sorry about that but was unsure what I would find here. You people are the greatest. I am George Moore and my wife(Anita) and I own and operate Moore's BP Amoco, Inc. We bought the business from her dad 5 years ago. He had operated a full service station for 34 years, towing, repairs, car wash and fuel. When we purchased the business we remodeled the service bays into a c-store, updated the car wash and wreckers. We now have 3 trucks plus a service vehicle. One light duty 4x4, a med duty flatbed and a med duty wrecker. My wife works full time…
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Can anyone tell me why a Senator would be trying to take away your red and blue lights?
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WASHINGTON — For 30 years, Moore’s Towing has helped the county during snow emergencies and snowstorms. George Moore’s team consists of three employees and four tow trucks. Before a storm, they prepare the trucks by fueling them and making sure each is in good condition. The employees are on call when the weather is bad, Moore said. The Washington County Communications Center will contact them when there are cars stuck in the street or disabled because of the snow, he said. Dispatchers will contact the tow trucks when there are vehicles interfering with plowing. Moore said the day after the storm is the busiest, especially if there is a…
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Minor injuries in accident involving tow truck and train. SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Sioux City Police are investigating a collision between a tow truck and a train Tuesday afternoon. It happened just off Lewis Boulevard, at a railway crossing leading to a cold storage facility in the Singing Hills area. Police say the truck driver didn't see the train and the crossing is uncontrolled by lights or crossing arms. The truck driver and one person on the train received minor injuries. RESOURCE LINK
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My father in law Jim Munn and long time tower passed away 4-20-2020 from complications of diabetes and the covid-19 virus. He was 78 years old and had been in a nursing home for about 2 months when he got the virus. He was my mentor, boss, father in law, and friend. He left behind wife Oma, daughters Teresa, Anita, Dana, sons Danny and Russell. Four grandsons, and two great granddaughters. He was a very successful business man, father and community supporter. We had the honor to take his casket to the cemetery on our flatbed with an escort from our local law enforcement including city police, sheriff and rescue departments. Rest easy Jim and we will take it fr…
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My local competitor to the north had a devastating fire today. Luckily no serious injuries have been reported though two employees are reported to have burns and some smoke inhalation. I have not yet reached out to them as I am sure they are still reeling from this afternoons events, though I intend to reach out soon. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they start the rebuilding process ... https://www.kcci.com/article/2-injured-in-fort-dodge-fire-that-leaves-building-a-complete-loss/30934580
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No details other than Garbage Truck failed to Slow Down & Move Over.
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Found on the Iowa State Patrol Facebook page: District 3 - Council Bluffs This shocking dash cam video was taken today from a delivery truck on I-80 in Western Iowa. The AMCON Distributing driver, State Trooper, and occupants in the pickup truck were not seriously injured. If you have to be out driving during inclement weather, please remember to slow down and be aware of the road conditions.
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The Iowa State Patrol conducted an enforcement campaign of the state’s move over law along Highway 218 and I-80 in Johnson County on May 29. According to a KWWL.com news report, tow trucks were staged on the roadside as part of the enforcement, and police vehicles also parked on the roadside pulled over motorists who failed to slow down and move over. Sixty-six motorists were issued citations and 16 received warnings. The report noted that in 2018, the Iowa State Patrol issued 308 citations for violating the law. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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https://kwwl.com/news/waterloo-news/2019/02/27/tow-companies-say-organization-is-key-in-responding-to-pileups/
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WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) – Winneshiek County authorities are reminding drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles, including tow trucks. A release from the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s office states Bill’s Towing in Decorah was pulling a vehicle out of a ditch along Highway 52 near Calmar when a semi, driven by Scott Kime of Waucoma, lost control on the highway and hit the tow truck. The crash knocked the driver of the tow truck, William Keefe, to the ground. No one had to be taken to the hospital, but the crash remains under investigation by the Winneshiek County Sheriff. RESOURCE LINK
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Originally Posted to Tow411 July 17, 2014: Hello from Iowa, I am new to the forum. I have owned my own towing company since 2009. We have 5 trucks in service now doing mostly retail and motor club work. I looked around the forums a bit and seems to be a wealth of knowledge here. I hope to learn a thing or two as well as share from my experience. Canadian Towman said: Welcome to the site, enjoy. RodVT said: That is a sharp looking Hino there Iowa. Welcome to Tow411 from Vermont. Dan Donald said: Hello from Pa. Good luck and many prosperous years to come. Please join your states towing org…
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Obituary for Kermit Charles Jenkins Kermit Charles “Kerm” Jenkins, age 88, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Ainsworth, died Sunday, November 11, 2018, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Ainsworth Community Church with Pastor Jason Collier officiating. Calling hours will begin noon Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interment will take place at the Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hospice…
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https://whotv.com/2018/10/29/one-killed-after-rear-ending-farm-equipment-trooper-responding-to-crash-nearly-hit-by-semi/ Fatal accident and trooper's car was struck during investigation.
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Owner, Mark Stockton, was working on a scene when a vehicle failed to follow the Move Over law and struck a DOT pickup. The pickup then struck Mr. Stockton and seriously injured his leg. https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/tow-truck-driver-injured-responding-to-accident-scene-in-le-mars
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DES MOINES, Iowa — A stolen tow truck from Minnesota was found at an Iowa auto shop where police say a Fergus Falls, Minn., man was killed during an attempted burglary. Police said the truck was taken from Beyer's Towing in Fergus Falls early Sunday morning, July 8. The truck, which has company logos on the side, was found Wednesday morning at Kraft 5-Star Muffler in Des Moines. The muffler shop owner is accused of fatally shooting 37-year-old Amund Haarstad of Fergus Falls just before the truck was found. Thomas Kraft, 67, has yet to face any charges. Court records show Haarst…
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CLINTON, Iowa - A local tow truck driver is giving motorists a first-hand look at the perils faced in his profession with a harrowing cell phone video shot during a highway call. "It's getting worse. There's so many distractions these days," said tow truck driver Tyler Petersen. In the video shot last week, cars and semis are shown barrelling down the highway, inches away from Peterson while he prepares to tow a car. At one point, he's lying on the shoulder of the road with a semi whizzing dangerously close. That semi driver then gives him the middle finger. "In the video, I threw up my hands, the guy was flipping me off, like it's my fault I was almos…
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Ron I hope this works better for you. I know you weren't happy with the other one. Good luck and Happy New Year!
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