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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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A tow truck driver was shot and killed by a customer Monday in Riverside after the customer’s vehicle was loaded onto the tow truck and a fight broke out between the two men, authorities said. About 1:10 p.m., officers responded to the corner of Bandini and Magnolia avenues for a report of a physical fight and shots fired in the Wood Streets neighborhood. When police arrived, they found the tow truck driver, whose name and age have not been released, with gunshot wounds, said Officer Ryan J. Railsback, a spokesman for the Riverside Police Department. Paramedics arrived and pronounced the driver dead at the scene, Railsback said. Authori…
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New truck dealership brings dozens of jobs to Santa Maria LIVE VOSOT Only posting because there is a Tow Truck and Operator in the Video.
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Other new laws require COVID-19 exposure notifications, address traffic safety, ban chokeholds by police Finally, 2020 is in the rearview mirror. Legislation approved and signed in 2020 often takes effect on Jan. 1 (unless there is an urgency clause). Here’s a rundown of some of the new laws that will be on the books in 2021: Pay increases Minimum wage workers will see another incremental step moving closer to the goal of $15 hourly wages. Starting Jan. 1, businesses with 26 or more employees will be required to pay employees $14 per hour; businesses with 25 or fewer employees move to $13 per hour. The bill creating the in…
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While it would be safe to bet it is towing related for tow companies in the state of California...
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FRAZIER PARK, CA (Monday, July 6, 2020 at 1:36 p.m.)—[updated] A pickup truck with camper that was being towed by Panorama Towing caught fire just after 1 p.m. while eastbound on Frazier Mountain Park Road, just east of Cuddy Canyon Road. Cuddy Valley resident Rob Eubank was there when the fire erupted, and made a video of Kern County Fire Department engines 56 and 357 extinguishing the blaze in about 10 minutes, including a small grass fire that started. Eubank said there were some small explosions in the camper, but the gas tank did not exolode. There were some melted lights on the tow truck and roadside foliage sparks, but those were extinguished quickly an…
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that I bear this sad news. On Friday July 3, our own Media and Marketing Manager, Eric Gould suddenly passed away. As many of you know, Eric played a huge part in so many things we have accomplished in the past and was crucial to many of the current works we have in flight. He was a model employee as anyone who knew him will attest, but more importantly, he was an example to all of us of what a truly wonderful person looks like. As any of the last association presidents know, Eric’s role required almost daily interactions. My tour as CTTA president bears witness to his creativity, dedication and passion to the industry and the everyd…
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The Professional Towing Operators Of Santa Cruz County ‘LIT UP THE NIGHT’ in honor of the brother we lost yesterday in the Bay Area, & all those we have lost so far this year. Walt Barrows from Ladd’s our local FSP driver represented the driver from Atlas Tow in SFO who was killed yesterday. Thanks to all who came & WFD! We hope all that saw this tonight will ‘SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER’ to save a 1st. Responder’s Life!
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CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A tow truck driver was in the process of towing a vehicle late Saturday in the 800 block of East Palomar Street in Chula Vista when he was struck by a suspected drunk driver. Officers from the Chula Vista Police Dept. responded to the scene after receiving calls of a traffic collision at approximately 10:44 p.m. Police say the 25-year-old tow truck driver had been struck by a vehicle traveling west on East Palomar Street. Upon arrival, fire personnel and officers found the man lying on the roadway. He was transported to Scripps Mercy with “serious injuries,” according to police. A preliminary investigation found th…
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Tow truck driver killed on I-280 NEWS VIDEO LINK CLICK HERE A tow truck driver who contracts with a state agency was killed today (June 23) on Interstate 280 between Farm Hill Boulevard and Edgewood Road in Redwood City, according to CHP. The man, who is in his 60s and is from Castro Valley or Dublin, was a driver with the Bay Area Freeway Service Patrol, or FSP, a program that works with Caltrans and the CHP to quickly respond to vehicle breakdowns that occur during rush hour, said CHP Officer Art Montiel. At 3:40 p.m., the man was working on a car on the right shoulder of southbound 280 when a large red lumber truck swerve…
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Mini-van came loose from tow truck PORT HUENEME, Calif. - A Port Hueneme Police Officer is recovering after a mini-van pinned her underneath a vehicle during a traffic collision. Authorities blocked off a portion of North Ventura Road in Port Hueneme Sunday night just after 7 p.m. when a police officer became pinned underneath a mini-van. “She was shaken up about the incident,” said Port Hueneme Police Sergeant Eric Starna. Officer Gladys Rosete responded to a minor 3-car traffic collision earlier that night, but it quickly took a turn for the worse. Airport Towing arrived on scene to remove a mini-van that was involved in the crash. “During the p…
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Video shows crowd attacking tow truck driver who rammed into a dozen vehicles in El Monte A tow truck driver rammed into more than a dozen vehicles in El Monte on Saturday. The suspected drunk driver hit three vehicles at an intersection on Valley Boulevard around 7 p.m., just before entering a shopping center parking lot and slamming into another 12 cars. Video shows someone throwing a rock at the truck’s window and a crowd trying to open the car door as it comes to a stop. But then the truck goes forward and crashes into a metal fence and an electrical box. At least two men can be seen jumping inside, and a witness told KT…
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Did any Tow Companies get caught up in or delayed on the Gold Gate Bridge? Where you called for service? I cannot understand why such delays are being permitted. Interstate Commerce has been such a concern for many years and a blocked roadway can cost a towing company money. Yet, this is Fine?
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Officer Trapped in Car After Violent Crash in South LA A Los Angeles police officer was freed after being temporarily trapped in his vehicle after a crash in South Los Angeles Wednesday night. The crash occurred around 9:54 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The officer was trapped after crashing into what appeared to be a tow truck, with at least two other vehicles involved in the collision. RESOURCE LINK with video A multi-vehicle wreck involving a Los Angeles Police Department SUV, a tow truck and at least one other ve…
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CrimeStoppers: Auto theft in Kailua, burglary in Pearl City, Kailua car break-in HONOLULU (KHON2) — Sgt. Chris Kim is back with another weekly report of recent crime on Oahu. The first is an auto theft case that happened in the Kailua area. CrimeStoppers says that on Wednesday, April 8, a vehicle that was captured on video surveillance being towed at 22 Kainehe Street by an unmarked tow truck with no license plates. The description of the suspect is an unknown female, dark hair, wearing a black shirt, denim shorts, a black face mask, and tattoos on her right forearm. The second case is a second-degree burglary in…
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13-year-old killed in multi-vehicle crash involving 20 people in Baldwin Park Twenty people were involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Baldwin Park Sunday, leaving a 13-year-old dead. Angel Jesus Aragon was driving a tow truck eastbound on the the 10 Freeway, west of Francisquito Avenue around 1:45 p.m., and did not stop in time for oncoming traffic, California Highway Patrol said in a news release. Aragon, 32, crashed into a white Toyota Corolla with one person inside. In attempting to avoid the collision, Aragon also hit the back of a gray 2018 Nissan Murano, which was occupied by five people. The Nissan collided into the center di…
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South Bay nurse says fear over her contact with COVID-19 patients caused tow company to refuse service SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- In the South Bay, a nurse on the front line says concern over her contact with COVID-19 patients kept her stranded on the side of the road with a blown out tire. Meg King was on her way to work when her tire blew out in Watsonville, Sunday morning. Waiting at the end of her hour-long drive, was a full 12-hour shift. "You cannot be late as a nurse. Really. It causes problems for everybody," King explained. "Because somebody has been working 12-and-a-half hours and they're waiting for me to come in so that I can take their patien…
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Rita and the family our heart felt condolences.
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Hwy. 46 crash between big rig and tow truck to slow traffic for hours near Shandon A crash on Highway 46 East between a tow truck and a big rig slowed traffic for hours Thursday morning near Shandon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision around 7:35 a.m. on Highway 46 East just east of Lucy Brown Road. The crash involved two drivers, Joe Padilla, 54, from Bakersfield and Jose Casas, 47, from Indiana, who each sustained minor injuries but did not need to be transported to the hospital, according to a news release. Padilla had visible injuries and was treated on the scene. …
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You guys wonder why I twitch and drool? Seven minutes ago a 4.6 quake rolled through my kitchen epicenter 34 miles away. I looked out the window to see the flagpole swaying from side to side. I guess if the Cyrus the Virus doesn't get me ... the quake will. Living at the end of the San Andreas Fault has its fun ... I need a drink. R.
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SACRAMENTO (CBS 13) — Coronavirus is changing the way people get help when their car breaks down. Tow truck drivers are out on the roads helping others but they must take new steps to protect themselves. “It is very different because before we would get out of our trucks, handshake, you know, what’s wrong with the vehicle, can we do anything to fix it,” said Abdullah Taimori with AJ’s towing. Taimori is a tow truck driver and said people in distress are told in advance: you must social distance. “Call the customer. When you arrive on scene, let them know to step six feet away from the vehicle,” he said. Taimori i…
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Hi All ... this information is specific to California tow operators and tow business owners struggling to make headway during this virus scare. R. From State Assemblymember Marie Waldron's office the following information is posted: Cancellations of events and work is causing unexpected economic hardships for employees and employers. Here is information that may help: Workers: - If you are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim - If you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member, you can file …
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Motorcyclist from Cypress killed in Riverside crash A motorcyclist from Cypress was killed late Saturday night in Riverside when the rider and a flatbed tow truck crashed as the truck was making a turn, police said. The 54-year-old rider was not further identified until relatives are notified. The crash was reported at Arlington and Hillside Avenues at 9:47 p.m., authorities said. City firefighters freed the motorcyclist, who was trapped beneath the truck. They tried life support measures on the rider, who died at the scene, the department said. Police said the tow truck was turning from eastbound Arlington onto northbound H…
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One killed in traffic collision near Whitewater amid wet conditions on Interstate 10 A man waiting near a tow truck on Interstate 10 near Whitewater Road died Thursday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol. Yucca Valley resident Gilberto Avila, 40, died at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs after he was struck around 3 p.m. The incident started around 2 p.m. when a CHP officer responded to a call of two solo traffic collisions on eastbound I-10 east of Whitewater Road. After responding, the officer called for a tow truck to recover a Toyota Prius. Later, Avila stoo…
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Teen Vandals Break Into San Jacinto Tow Yard, Cause Thousands In Damages Police worked to round up a group of teenagers Monday who broke into a tow yard in San Jacinto and vandalized vehicles causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage. RESOURCE LINK with video
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A Tow Truck Operator with Statewide Towing in California was struck on the interstate Sunday. The company identified the operator Enrique. His legs were severely injured and underwent surgery. He is currently in intensive care. Tow truck driver struck by car on State Route 79 A tow truck driver was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a car while working to tow another car involved in a separate collision. It happened at 10:38 a.m. in Beaumont along southbound State Route 79 just south of California Avenue. The injured tow truck driver was identified as Enrique Ramirez Sanchez, 49, of Banning. The drive…
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