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Member cost $150 - Non Member Cost $200 https://sstassociation.com/light-duty-online-training-recertification/
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I write this message on behalf of my sister in-in law and her husband, who, for the past week, were driving from the Pacific Northwest to Tarpon Springs, Florida, traveling in a new Chevy pickup pulling a 24’ foot, two-axle travel trailer. One of the driver’s-side tires went flat and they pulled onto the highway’s shoulder. After about ten-minutes, one of Florida’s, “Road Rangers”, stopped and changed the tire for them. Afterwards, Annette and Bob called to tell me of their, “scary”, experience and how much they were impressed with the Ranger’s safety and experience in helping them out. While Bob is a retired, over-the-road trucker, he could have changed the …
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********** TOWING MEETING INVITATION ********** This is Ginger Darling owner/operator of Nationwide Towing in Palm Harbor, Fl. I am the newly elected Area Chairman for Pinellas County for PWOF (Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida), your state towing association. I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL OF YOU TO OUR NEXT MEETING, THURSDAY- OCTOBER 29, 2020 at 7 PM, "doors open at 6 PM". This will be a multi-county meeting for Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties. WHATS HAPPENING ; PWOF MULTI -COUNTY MEETING HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO, HERNANDO & PINELLAS COUNTIES WHERE; FLORIDA WRECKER SALES 5620 E M. L. K. BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33619 W…
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The drawing for the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) Hino/Miller raffle truck will be held at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace hotel in Orlando, Fla. The drawing will be live streamed via the Florida Tow Show Facebook page. The truck to be raffled is a 2020 Hino chassis with a Miller Industries Century carrier bed. Those who would like to attend the drawing are welcome. More information about the drawing is available on the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida website. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
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Activists demand the city speeds up process of creating a Zion Cemetery Memorial Park TAMPA — Feeling like the process of creating a memorial park on erased Zion Cemetery’s property is moving too slow, activists are demanding the city of Tampa expedite the process. The city has already agreed to help form a nonprofit charged with buying the land along the 3700 block of N Florida Ave., which is now split between three owners. That is underway. But members of a Zion advisory committee want the city to offer the owners a land swap deal and do so immediately. Then, demolition of the buildings on that land can begin and the park can be …
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While the number of people dying on highways in crashes is decreasing as more people stay home, the National Safety Council says the rate of fatalities per miles driven is increasing, suggesting less traffic is enticing some to speed. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fewer-cars-dont-mean-less-risky-rides-study-finds/2238390/
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We remember our friend and industry trainer J. David Lambert who passed away a year ago yesterday. Rest in peace Dave. I miss you Dave and our on-going conversations ... you're not forgotten. Dave was instrumental in helping to build the foundation of tow operator safety training to industry professionals. Dave formalized the life-saving concept of not changing tires on the highways by initiating TowFirst on his website. For those of you who didn't have the opportunity to know Dave, here's a website to view his contributions. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/tow411/dave-lambert-north-america-towing-academy-05-17-17-t142035.html R.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal crash has prompted the closure of a major roadway in Osceola County. According to the FHP, the crash involved a U.S. postal semitrailer, a street sweeper and a tow truck. Officials said at least one person died in the crash, which happened around 7 a.m. Thursday on Narcoossee Road near Redd Lane. According to the FHP report, the postal truck, hauling mail, was driving north on Narcoossee Road. Towards a tow truck that was assisting a street sweeper on the side of the road. According to troopers, the driver of the street sweeper, a 42-year-old Oviedo man, was walking outside of the truck before the crash occurred. The…
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Local tow truck business does drive-by parades for the community Accurate Towing & Recovery, based out of Sycamore, has been providing free traveling parades of tow trucks around northern DeKalb County. "We started on Wednesday, reaching out to a group on Facebook, and it's taken off like wildfire," said Adam Benn, an owner of the tow truck company. "We started at noon Wednesday and didn't end until 9 p.m. We've visited subdivisions and homes in DeKalb, Sycamore, Cortland and Kirkland. How often do parades go down the streets of your neighborhood? We can bring the parade right to your house." Benn said that the para…
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Tow truck driver tossed from truck, killed after hitting car TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — A tow truck driver was thrown from his vehicle and killed after crashing into a disabled car Sunday night on Interstate 75 near Tampa, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Jason Lee Everitt was driving near the U.S. 301 overpass when he he hit a car on the highway's outside shoulder and struck a guardrail. The truck overturned down an embankment and Everitt was thrown from the vehicle, troopers said in an accident report. Everitt died at the scene, authorities said. He was a driver for Sunstate Wrecker Services, acco…
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PWOF Press Release: 03.14.20 Due to circumstances out of the control of the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida. The Florida Tow Show that was scheduled to be held April 16 17th and 18th is being postponed and rescheduled for June 18th, 19th and 20th. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes please watch for additional information in the upcoming days. Glenn Landau Again, the 2020 Florida Tow Show has been postponed to June 18, 19 & 20, 2020
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A towing company’s owner hired Anthony Jackson to wash his trucks, deputy said. He’s accused of doing a lot more than washing them. Anthony Jackson was hired to wash and detail tow trucks. Some of what he did to, in or with those trucks instead, according to Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies: got pulled over for illegally driving one; locked the owner out of one when the owner tried to retrieve it; smashed one into the owner’s vehicle; and planned to hold one for ransom. Jackson, 24, of Spring Hill, faces burglary and grand theft auto charges. Tyreece Germe, 23, whom deputies identified as one of Jackson’s accomplices in the tow truck misadventure…
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FHP trooper, gunman killed in police-involved shooting on I-95 near Stuart Note: It is unclear if the Tow Truck was on scene at the time of the incident. Though, one would expect that would be the case as the suspect which was killed was said to be near the tow truck. In the images which are shown you can see the rollback bed is down. The covered troopers body is visible, We suspect the suspects body was still on scene as well. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper and another man were killed along Interstate 95 near Stuart in what authorities described as a police-involved fatal shooting just north of Palm Beach in Martin County, at ar…
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Because of the heartbreaking accident this past Sunday February 9th where a drunk driver hit and killed Shawna Smith, a beloved and highly respected towing dispatcher --a member of our brotherhood who keeps tow ops going from point A to point B and then some -- at Professional Towing in Tampa, Fl. Out of respect to her family, the light-up for our tow brother Roger Perez-Borroto has been postponed from Saturday night February 15th to Sunday February 16th. We want to give her family, friends, coworkers and so many people who loved her the respect and the time to celebrate her life. Attached you will see the details of Shawna's services; Shawna'…
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Tow truck community gathers to remember operator hit, killed by drunk driver Rodger Perez-Borotto had been stopped on the side of the road to help another driver when he was hit and killed. RESOURCE LINK with video
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2 tow truck workers airlifted after shooting in Homestead Video can be found in link below HOMESTEAD, FLA. (WSVN) - Two tow truck workers have been airlifted to the hospital after, officials said, they were ambushed and shot at their Homestead business. Homestead Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units have responded to the area of Southwest Third Avenue and Fourth Street, near downtown Homestead, just before 9 p.m. Police said one of the victims, who was found inside a tow truck, flagged down officers and told them he had been shot. After officers were informed about the shooting, they went to MIA Towing, locate…
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Hello everyone, This past Tuesday February 4, 2020 a bright light went from shining locally in the Spring Hill area of Florida to shining greatly from above. "POP" Mr. Bill Whitey (the father of John Sieber aka "Johnnyboy" of Tow 2 Tow Towing in Spring Hill, Florida) passed away. Pop was in the towing industry for 60 years, mostly in the Long Island area of New York. In the 1990s he had the largest truck anywhere around and probably even further. Johnny, family, and the crew of Tow 2 Tow Towing are heartbroken. Something we all understand and are when we lose a loved one. Today Saturday February 8th and tomorrow Sunday February 9th there will …
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Grieving mother spreads message for Tampa Bay drivers to ‘move over’ for emergency vehicles HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Twenty thousand Florida drivers violated the move over law last year, authorities say. A grieving mother is on a mission to change that. “He had such a kind heart and he just loved life,” said Linda Unruh. Unruh owned Unruh Towing & Repair for decades in her home state of New Mexico. Her son Bobby was her safety coordinator. “He was my right-hand person to go to. He was my go-to person,” she said. In February 2017, her 37-year-old son died when he was hit by an 18-wheeler going 82 mil…
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This incident occurred in Caguas, Puerto Rico on Friday. The driver wrote: Things that happen to us doing our work for irresponsible drivers driving along the walk.
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Saturday Night 01.11.20 @ 10:30pm 3 - Tow Trucks were Stolen from TLC Truck and Equipment, Pompano Beach, Fl. BE ON THE LOOKOUT IN BROWARD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. 2020 Ram 5500 white crewcab 4x4 JerrDan MPL40. Vin# 3C7WRNEL3KG521330. Bed sn# 0230007038 2017 Ram 5500 white crewcab 4x2 JerrDan MPL40 Vin# 3C7WRMEL2HG728133 $1000 REWARD PER TRUCK FOR ANY INFORMATION TO FINDING THE 2 RAM’S 954-979-9422 A 3rd Tow Truck Has Been Recovered 2020 Hino 258LP white w/ 22ft JerrDan SPRING RIDE HYDRAULIC BRAKE 2 TOOLBOXES. (This truck was recovered 1/1…
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FHP: Driver dead following crash involving semi-truck in St. Johns County FHP says a semi-truck was parked along Interstate 95 NB and was somehow struck by a tow truck. A tow-truck driver is dead following a crash involving a semi-truck in St. Johns County early Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says Darren Grincewich, 34, of Satsuma, Fla. was killed as a result of the crash. According to a crash report released by FHP, the incident happened at 4:15 a.m. on I-95 near mile marker 302. FHP says a semi-truck was parked along Interstate 95 NB and was somehow struck by a tow truck. The driver of the tow truck was pronou…
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Tow Truck Driver is OK after being rear ended at a stop light... He stated in a FB post: the only skid marks were from our truck being pushed forward the driver of the Mazda never slowed until the collision... This could have been a lot worse... The vehicles were stuck together pretty good and took some effort to separate them. The truck is drive-able but took a hell of a hit. She's a little twisted now.
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https://www.wftv.com/news/local/crane-topples-onto-orlando-home-under-construction/827045150
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In Loving Memory of Carlos Manuel Marin Melendez 1971 - 2019 Carlos Manuel Marin Melendez, age 48, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. He was born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on September 27, 1971 to parents Carlos and Emma (Melendez) Marin . He is survived by his mother, Emma Marin, brother, Carlos Tomas Marin Melendez; sisters, Emma Collazo and, Cristina Marin Melendez. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Manuel Marin Medina. A visitation and service will be held from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Sunday December 8 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Orlando, 895…
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FHP releases more details on fatal Florida Turnpike crash in Osceola County A crash on the Florida Turnpike has killed at least one person according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash near St. Cloud occurred after 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, shutting down southbound lanes. According to a tweet from Spectrum News 13, the crash involved multiple vehicles, including a semi and a tow truck. No other details are available at this time. ST. CLOUD, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after one person was killed in a crash Friday morning. According to FHP, the crash happened at mile mark…
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It is with a heavy heart that I, on behalf of the family, have been asked to inform our towing family and friends of the unexpected and sudden passing of Keith Keirstead, of L & J Towing, Pinellas Park Florida. Keith passed away the morning of November 23rd 2019, while towing a car from a police call as a result of a medical emergency, butin Pinellas Park. Services are pending, we will have a tow truck procession--any questions please call Ginger S Darling Nationwide Towing 727-444-3911.
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Just after midnight this Thanksgiving morning, a tow truck in Tampa, Florida, was struck, burst into flames and killed the motorist that ran into it. The good news is, Christine and I are thankful that tow operator Christopher P. Leipold is OK. Studies report that as many as 800-motorists have been killed in the last 10-years over the Thanksgiving holiday. I guess the numbers will continue. We send our prayers to the family of the person killed in the crash. R. Link: https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2019/11/28/tampa-man-dies-in-fiery-thanksgiving-morning-crash-on-i-4/
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A pedestrian has died after being hit by a tow truck.
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