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The Down Under Forum for Aussie towing & Recovery related discussions.
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South Australia’s Andrew Johnson and Donna Norton have taken the plunge into the world of owner-drivers, transforming a Kenworth T409 SAR car carrier into a customised heavy-duty tow truck Though this publication is named OwnerDriver, the old school persona associated with that turn of phrase is harder and harder to find, mainly because owner-drivers are too busy to stop and chat. So, when the opportunity did arise to meet a young passion-driven family having a crack, I wanted to find out more. What makes this story even more exceptional, though, is that the single truck at the centre of this family’s endeavour is a tow truck. Andrew Johnson…
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A man has died after his van and a tow truck collided in Sydney's south-west this morning. Emergency services found the van driver trapped and critically injured at the intersection of Percival and Warren streets at Smithfield at about 6.20am. He died at the scene a short time later. The driver of the tow truck has been taken to Westmead Hospital to be checked and undergo mandatory testing. NSW Ambulance Inspector Christian Holmes extended his condolences to the family of the van driver "in this difficult time". "The driver of the van sustained critical injuri…
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Road Ramblings by Chris Goodsell When I was growing up in Sydney my dad owned a number of tow trucks. We owned a pre-war Ford V8 'jailbar, a three ton and five ton pre-war Dodge. Later on we had in the fleet a couple of early 60s Dodge three tonners and a 60s International. The business was called G&G Towing and operated out of the Sydney suburb of Tempe. In later years dad travelled the State towing for the now defunct Ajax Insurance. Many tow truck operators in those days chased the accidents and used the speedy Ford F100 V8 as the…
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Posted February 15, 2022: Today we lost a Father, a mate, a very valued employee and a genuine good guy. Steve Latimer was involved in a two truck crash today at Wowan (South West of Rockhampton) and sadly Steve and the other truck driver passed away. Steve has been Clayton’s Towing’s Area manager for many years, and is a real icon in the Rockhampton area. He was a family man, who would always go the extra yard helping others on the road in their time of need, he had a heart of gold. He was the man everyone went to when they needed local knowledge, always had his finger on the pulse. Our condolences go out to Steve’s family, friends and fellow staff memb…
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With Covid restrictions lifted after weeks of lockdowns in Victoria, some sense of normality returned to the community, and one of the most popular truck shows in the state was back on the calendar with a large contingent of trucks and visitors to the Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show. Read the entire story here: https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2022/01/10/joshs-tip-top-tow-trucks-turn-heads-at-castlemaine/#more-41771
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In any endeavour in life, to reach a milestone of 21 years is quite an achievement, and in the case of Chris and Fiona Bourke of Complete Body Craft (CBC), who have built their business up into a highly regarded truck smash repair business over the last two decades, it is an achievement they can be well proud of. Read the entire story here: https://bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2021/09/20/21-up-for-husband-and-wife-team/
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An ice-fueled driver of a stolen tow-truck who rammed and crushed an occupied police vehicle in Cranbourne has been jailed. Kieran Hilder, 25, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to the aggravated intentional exposure of a police officer to risk – a mandatory jail offence. He had stolen the truck – with its keys inside – from a Cranbourne service station about 9.30am on 17 April. Fifteen minutes later, a police officer intercepted Hilder in Cranbourne West and parked five metres behind the truck. With the officer still inside, Hilder reversed the truck, crushed the front of the police vehicle and shattered its winds…
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A tow truck turf war has erupted, with a spate of firebombing attacks across the suburbs. The arson spree lasted less than an hour, with police hunting those responsible. #9News https://fb.watch/65Kb1y2v1C/
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Well, doesn't get much more risk than this. The headline exaggerated things a little but nevertheless, it could have been a lot worse. I think the driver had many options but chose an unsafe one. https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6111245221001 http://www.bjtowingadelaide.com
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Topic Originally Created by Paul on Tow411 in 2007: Yeah, the tray continues to upset people close to his area. It won best tilt tray at a 2007 working truck show last week. Photo taken from Towie gallery. wstowing11 said: That is definetely a " baseball cap visor " if I have ever seen one !!!
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1.20PM: The Capricorn Highway has been closed in both directions about 6km east of Bluff to allow access for emergency services crews. A Capricorn Rescue chopper has arrived at the scene of the single-truck crash to take one patient with serious injuries to Rockhampton. A tow truck driver was trapped inside the vehicle after it veered off the road and crashed into trees along the Capricorn Highway near Bluff on Tuesday. The man in his 50s sustained serious injuries, including possible head, spinal, abdominal and severe lower limb injuries when the vehicle crashed just before 12pm. Queensland Fire and Emergency Se…
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Original Topic Creator Unknown: Towing Penrith Towing Service in Western Sydney has restored an old 76 model F350 and has airbrushed it as well. FMS Mike said: Nice Trucks!! I love Blue. newtotow said: Hi how are you good to see another ozzie on here, Yes towie was on this bord befor but has not posted for some time hope he ok aatowing said: Looks like a new truck. And ready to add to your acc…
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It does not get luckier than this for everyone involved. I think they used up 9 lives all at once! Wow! https://7news.com.au/news/car-crash/ballarat-truck-crash-man-narrowly-escape-tow-truck-smashing-into-petrol-station-c-1071039 Sent from my SM-A515F using TowForce mobile app
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"MICK Simpson is no shrinking violet, and I am sure a cast of thousands could attest to that statement. With 50 years in the industry, young Mick has worn a lot of hats during his time, from government clerk, to Telecom heavy vehicle driver, to accident chaser for truck smash repairers. The last job is the one he is most well known for, with over 25 years working on the worst side of the industry." Read the rest here... http://www.bigrigs.com.au/index.php/2020/08/04/legendary-chaser-reflects-on-colourful-career/ Sent from my SM-A515F using TowForce mobile app
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Any of our Aussie Members getting hit with snow?
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A Perth man has told of the shocking moment he barricaded himself in his car while tow truck drivers banged on the windows, sharing the ordeal in the hope it would “clean up” WA’s towing industry News Article is Subscriber Only
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A MAN has died after being crushed by a tow truck in a workplace incident at Dry Creek. The Advertiser understands the victim was operating a vehicle-loading truck when he was crushed between the cab and the trailer loading deck. Despite efforts of emergency services, the Golden Grove man, 64, sadly died at the scene. RESOURCE LINK ADDITIONAL VIDEO LINK
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Perth Cops nick men on motorised picnic table in the Swan Valley https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/cops-nick-men-on-motorised-picnic-table-in-the-swan-valley-ng-b88926434z
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A tow truck operator who says he has already lost 40 per cent of his business due to COVID-19 remains in limbo after a months-long battle with the City of Mandurah to park his vehicle on his property. At their meeting last week, Mandurah councilllors were deadlocked on a request to allow Kaotiik Towing co-owner Shane Woods to park two tow trucks at his house on Copperfield Close in Greenfields. They initially voted to reject conditional approval but then voted against refusing the application. The City’s policies allow Mr Woods to park his trucks at his home, with about 20 other businesses operating in a similar way throughout Mandurah.…
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A woman has died after a horror crash between a car and a tow truck on the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday afternoon. Police said the collision occurred on Balnarring Road, near Gillett Road, in Tuerong about 3pm, causing both vehicles to run off the road and down an embankment. A female sitting in the back seat of the car died at the scene while the female driver and a male front-seat passenger were both cut from the car. They were both flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 39-year-old truck driver from Lyndhurst is in police custody. RESOURCE LINK
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he Palaszczuk Government has released a discussion paper on the state’s tow truck reforms as part of its two-year review. Following an independent investigation into the towing industry, the Palaszczuk Government introduced the measures in 2018 to address community complaints about alleged shady practices and intimidating tactics used by some towing operators undertaking private property towing. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said Queenslanders could provide feedback on how the tow truck scheme operated and where improvements could be made. “The legislation regulates private property and crash towing. It ensures all tow truck drivers are accr…
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Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a tow truck driver was clipped by a vehicle in South Morang yesterday afternoon. The driver, a 28-year-old Wallan man, attended the scene of a collision near the intersection of Plenty Road and Hawkstowe Parade about 3pm. While loading the damaged car onto his truck, he was struck by the mirror of a passing small white truck with a cage on the back. The Wallan man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The truck driver who clipped the man did not stop and was last seen driving south-bound on Plenty Road. RESOURCE LINK
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An incident between rival tow truck companies in Perth's northern suburbs has turned violent after two drivers arrived at the same towing job. Nine News Perth reported the confrontation occurred in Alexander Heights around 2pm on Sunday. Two drivers from rival towing companies allegedly became involved in a heated argument when they both arrived at the same job. The argument then escalated with claims it became violent. One driver alleges he was knocked unconscious, stomped on and had his truck keys stolen, forcing his company to call in another tow truck to tow his away. The man was rushed to Joondalup Hospital.…
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Greeting I've always loved the few weeks I got to spend with the great mates at Sowerby's towing in the great town of Toowoomba, Qld. One year their heavy was in one of the tow magazines of their international article I wish I still had it or can find it. It was a Pete with a 50ton slider came from Baltimore and converted to a RH drive truck by I think the fellas at Truckworks. I may be wrong I have to find my shirt. It was a unforgettable experience to drive that Pete and do a recovery or two as well as all the other trucks doing various jobs wanting to move out there. I can't stress how great the staff was and the owners of Sowerbys are. Made a wonderful experience …
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THE feeling is indescribable. All Sam Grundy can hear when he grips his sedan's wheel is the roar of the engine. All he can see is the expanse of Maryborough speedway's circular track before him, tinged slightly red from being freshly resurfaced. From the driver's seat, the Hervey Bay local is oblivious to the 1,500 strong crowd cheering. But that doesn't mean the adrenaline of competition doesn't affect him. "In terms of danger, horse riding is worse than Super Sedans, even though I have about 700 more horses in this baby,” Sam said, slapping the black hood of his high-powered Hervey Bay Tilt Tray Hire race car to emphasise his po…
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Seeking Access for this article. If anyone watching this topic can add the copy it would be appreciated. A request has been made to the writer. https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/news/local-news/5618022/new-road-rule-for-emergencies-lack-protection-tow-truck-operators/ tow-truck operators say a new road rule to improve safety around emergency personnel needs to also encompass non-emergency vehicles attending incidents https://twitter.com/tobyvue
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Lake Illawarra police have issued a string of defect notices during a surprise blitz on area tow truck drivers. The tickets included a serious defect for one towie allegedly caught with a non-compliant speed limiter. Authorities will allege the limiter had been altered to allow the truck to accelerate beyond the legislated 100km/h limit to 109.5km/h. The five-hour blitz – Operation Lift – saw 18 tow truck and two heavy vehicle drivers pulled over for roadside drug and alcohol tests, then directed to Unandera for surprise vehicle inspections. Police also identified 18 breaches, including a driver whose tow truck license had …
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