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A Forum for Towing Related News and Collective Thoughts. In here you will find Industry related news stories along with Condolences in Tower Down Posts. Positive posts such as Birth Announcements, Quotes, etc.
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Tow truck driver, mechanic struck by car while removing dump truck from highway ORLANDO, Fla. — A tow truck driver and a mechanic were seriously injured when they were both hit by a car on State Road 408 in Orlando Monday afternoon. Police responded to Westbound SR 408 at Rosalind Ave. just after noon for reports of a crash. Investigators say the tow truck driver and mechanic were on foot in the Rosalind Ave. exit lane working to remove a dump truck from the roadway. Despite emergency vehicles with lights activated blocking traffic, for unknown reason…
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Photo Credit: FAIR LAWN HEAVY RESCUE A tow truck ended up atop a jersey barrier, throwing debris into the road and spilling fuel Thursday morning. FAIR LAWN, NJ — A flatbed tow truck sustained heavy damage in an accident that injured two people in Fair Lawn Thursday morning, police said. Police responded to Broadway near Tunbridge Road at 10:15 a.m. on reports of a vehicle mounted on a jersey barrier in the area. Officers discovered the flatbed tow truck — property of City-Wide Towing of Hawthorne — mounted on the barrier, with "heavy front-end damage." Police said the tow truck was tra…
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It is with a heavy heart that we say "We will see you later" to a legend in our industry, an icon, leader, mentor, a hell of a tow'r and a wonderful friend Mr. Joe Kolodziej. Founder, owner and a man who wore the many hats of Joe's Towing Largo, FL. Joe passed away Monday February 22nd. My heartfelt condolences to his loving wife Priscilla Kolodziej ,his son JR, daughter Jackie Kolodziej Riley and all the many grandchildren that he so adored, the team players of Joe's Towing and countless friends and members of our Brotherhood. We will be…
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JOHOR BARU: Tow truck operators are among those who have been hard hit by Covid-19, with the pandemic transforming their once hectic lives into more sedate ones. Many have now turned to odd jobs to make ends meet. Tow trucker S. Kanason, 52, said he used to tow at least two cars a day, travelling as far as Kuala Lumpur to bring vehicles back to Johor. “However, I hardly get to tow one car a week now. At most, I can tow three cars in one week if I am lucky. “Apart from fewer cars on the road, it has also been difficult for me to cross districts and state borders to attend to traffic emergencies. “The owner will ne…
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CHICAGO (CBS) — A baby was found safe Thursday inside a locked car that was towed to the impound lot after police said a father parked it illegally downtown. As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported exclusively, Chicago Police said the father left the car parked in a tow zone in front of a fire hydrant on Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street, when a city tow truck hooked it up and hauled it away. The baby’s dad now faces misdemeanor charges. “He’s hysterical – parked at the cab zone, ran in the store for a few minutes. He left the infant in the car,” a dispatcher said after the father called 911. The father had le…
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Wasilla woman sentenced to 7 years in prison for manslaughter, OUI in death of tow truck driver Feb. 25—A 24-year-old woman accused of hitting and killing a tow truck driver while she was driving an SUV in November pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and operating under the influence this week. Michelle Parker of Wasilla was sentenced to serve seven years in prison, will have her driver's license revoked for 10 years and spend 10 years on probation after she's released from incarceration, according to a plea agreement signed in court Monday. In the early hours of Nov. 29, officers were called to the intersection of DeBarr Road and…
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MADISON, Wisc. (February 25, 2021) – Milwaukee area roads are likely to have more cars on them in 2021, and AAA – The Auto Club Group is adding more service trucks to get them back on the go if and when trouble strikes. A new fleet of service vehicles exclusively dedicated to roadside assistance calls from AAA members will supplement existing local service contractors in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. “AAA – The Auto Club Group is committed to providing reliable service wherever and whenever it is needed,” said Scott VerBracken, Vice President of Automotive Services for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This fleet will help us provide greater peace of mind to mem…
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On The Hook is an American Towman Feature with John Borowski If you have a industry issue you believe would be a good subject for this series send John an email.
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Three vehicles were involved in the collision. A woman died at the scene. Another person was injured but is expected to survive. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — James City County police investigated a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that killed a woman. Authorities say the crash took place in the westbound lanes of Route 199 about a half-mile east of the Longhill Road exit around 8:30 a.m. Three vehicles were involved including a tow truck, a Jeep and a Honda. After some investigation, police learned that the tow truck had stopped to tow a car that got stuck in the median early that morning. Even though the tow tru…
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Fight Brewing over Insurer-Backed California Bill That Includes Autobody Shops An insurance industry-backed California bill to create a new regulatory board for towing and storage companies under the California Department of Consumer Affairs has drawn opposition from the auto body industry. Assembly Bill 294 was introduced by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, D-Los Angeles, in January, and is sponsored by insurance companies. The bill, also known as the Vehicle Tow and Storage Act, would establish the Vehicle Towing and Storage Board in the Department of Consumer Affairs and would empower the board to regulate and resolve disputes involving …
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MHP: Tow truck operator killed after driver loses control on icy road WARREN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - An icy road in Warren County is to blame for a deadly wreck around 9:20 p.m. Friday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a one-vehicle crash on I-20W near Bovina. While attempting to remove the vehicle from the roadway, another vehicle lost control on the icy roads and collided with the tow truck which killed the tow truck operator, MHP says. Deputies say the operator, 44-year-old George Spratley, Jr. of Bovina, died as a result of his injuries. …
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NWA tow truck driver helps put 40 people experiencing homelessness in motels
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Task Force Seeks Tow Truck Driver Who May Have Witnessed Crash Before Dixon Officer-Involved Shooting DIXON (CBS13) – Authorities are searching for a potential witness to a single-vehicle crash that occurred moments before California Highway Patrol officers fatally shot the driver in Dixon in January, the Solano County Major Crimes Task Force announced on Thursday. A car crashed just off the shoulder of the road along I-80 near Dixon Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 30, authorities said. The task force said it is seeking a good Samaritan tow truck operator who stopped near Midway Road, just south of Dixon Avenue, to offer aid to the …
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The maximum rate that towing companies in Escambia County are allowed to charge hasn't changed since 2009 and towing business owners are calling on the county to increase the rate. The Escambia County Commission is scheduled to discuss raising its cap on non-consensual towing rates at its next Committee of the Whole meeting on March 11. A county ordinance caps the rate for non-consensual towing and vehicle storage, which for cars under 10,000 pounds is set at a flat fee of $100 for towing and $20 a day for storage. Additional fees can be charged such as a $35 administrative fee and extra labor fees if a tow truck driver has to wait at the scene of …
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The driver of a tow truck was arrested Thursday in Southeast Portland after hitting multiple vehicles and refusing to surrender to police, authorities said. Officers were called out to the 6200 block of SE 97th Avenue just before noon. They learned someone had fired a gun at a vehicle involved in a nearby crash and that other hit-and-runs to vehicles were happening in the Lents neighborhood, Portland police said. The person who allegedly fired the gun was detained but has not been charged with a crime. No one was hurt. Officers found the suspected hit-and-run vehicle — a yellow tow truck — but the driver took off when o…
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At $2.46, the national gas price average is more expensive on the week by 4 cents, on the month by 16 cents, and on the year by 2 cents. This past Saturday, February 6, was the first time in 340 days the national average was more expensive than a year ago.
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A Dayton woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 219 north of Newberg Tuesday evening. The Oregon State Police identified her as Erika Nicole Wanmer, 22. OSP gave this account: About 6:15, a Nissan Frontier, operated by Alexander Gabriel Lewis, 20, of Aurora, was southbound when it moved into the northbound lane, to pass a tow truck hooking up a trailer on the southbound shoulder. Lewis collided with a northbound Kia operated by Wanmer. She was pronounced dead on scene. A passenger in Wanmer's vehicle, Grehan William Dutton, 27, of Dayton, was transported by air ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Port…
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Snow means big business for tow truck drivers RESOURCE LINK with video Author: Carmella Mataloni Published: 4:06 PM EST February 9, 2021 MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — When winter weather hits, it's not uncommon to see a vehicle stuck off the side of the road. Snow means big business for tow truck companies like Ed's Auto Service and Towing near Mount Pocono. "We've been fairly steady. We've been busy as it is but with this weather here, it definitely adds a lot to our plate," said owner Eddie Cardiello. Cardiello was on his way out to a wreck when Newswatch 16 stopped in. He says that w…
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Tow truck drivers responding to less wrecks in Topeka compared to previous winters
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James Jennings of Emerald Towing Commented: I believe that distracted drivers are simply to distracted to Slow Down and Move Over. Thank God Adam heard the vehicle hit and drag his cones giving him enough time to jump on the bed to keep from being struck. Luckily no one on scene was hurt this time.
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Crash shuts down traffic on Hwy 52 KAAL-TV Updated: February 08, 2021 06:00 PM Created: February 08, 2021 05:23 PM (ABC 6 News) - Monday, a vehicle crash closed some northbound lanes of Highway 52 in Rochester. The call came in just after 3:30 p.m., officials say a utility truck collided with a flat-bed tow truck on the Hwy 52 North median. Once the two vehicles collided, the utility truck caught fire. No injuries were reported, and all lanes have been re-opened to traffic. RESOURCE LINK with video
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1 dead, 2 hospitalized after accident on US Route 68 in Champaign County Champaign County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. Deputies allege that Stanley drove left of center, avoiding a tow truck in the southbound lane but colliding with a pickup truck. The pickup truck spun off the road and rolled onto its side. Stanley’s vehicle came to a stop in the middle of the road. He was pronounced dead by the coroner at the scene. This is the result of what happens when someone doesn't respect the light and attempts to go around them. RESOURCE LINK with video
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19-year-old Estero woman dies in I-75 crash after boat gets loose, crosses lane A boat that became dislodged from a passing truck caused a crash early Sunday that claimed the life of a 19-year-old Estero woman on I-75 in Lee County. The Florida Highway Patrol says the woman was headed south on the inside lane, south of Bayshore Road, when she collided with the boat, which had been dislodged from a trailer attached to a truck headed north. The boat crossed the median and came to a stop partially on the inside southbound lane, which is when the woman’s sedan struck it. The victim’s car rotated from the initial impact with the boat and then …
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