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Container falls off semi on freeway

Skill or luck??

Finally sold!

It was a busy weekend at the Collins booth at the PWOF Tow Show in Florida. Products on display and demonstrated: • Collins SLZ Hi-Speed Dolly • Collins G7 Hi-Speed Dolly • Collins T12 Center-Cambered 104” Cross Rails • Collins Carrier Dolly System for Vehicles & Motorcycles • Collins Tow Cradle Adaptor for Carrier & Highway Dollies • Collins Ball Joint Adaptor for Carrier Dolly • Collins Streamliner 48” Underbody Box & 1/4 Fender Box All of which received glowing reviews from tow show attendees. Next stop, Las Vegas Nevada: May 1st & 2nd. See you there!

Monterey Woman Faces Felony Charges After Stolen Tow Truck Chase, Assault at Redwood City Gym Laura Kettell, a 35-year-old woman from Monterey, was arrested after allegedly stealing a tow truck and leading police on a dangerous chase that included a confrontation at a Planet Fitness in Redwood City. The Redwood City Police Department reported that on April 19th, at approximately 6:03 pm, officers responded to a call from Enterprise Rent-a-Car about the theft, setting off a series of events that culminated in Kettell's arrest and multiple felony charges. After locating the stolen vehicle unattended at a Jack in the Box in San Carlos, the responding officer's vehicles were rammed by Kettell as she re-entered the tow truck. One of the police vehicles was shoved across the parking lot, with the officer narrowly avoiding severe injury. A chase ensued when the tow truck failed to yield, reaching speeds of 80-90 mph on southbound Highway 101 before law enforcement called off the pursuit due to an altercation involving another motorist and the suspected tow truck. CHP took over shortly after, but the cat-and-mouse game continued as they located the tow truck with help from a GPS tracker. A collision occurred when Kettell abruptly braked, and a CHP unit struck the tow truck. Kettell then allegedly burglarized a home on Silver Hill Rd in Redwood City before the pursuit picked up again. The Sheriff’s Office and other agencies joined to support, but the chase was eventually terminated thanks to the tracker providing real-time updates of Kettell’s location. Kettell finally ditched the tow truck and proceeded to assault an employee, identified as her boyfriend, inside Planet Fitness on Walnut Street. Police officers converged on the scene and, after a resisted attempt to detain her, deployed a canine partner that bit Kettell on her hip, which led to her eventual surrender. Kettell received treatment for her injuries before being booked on numerous charges, including felony assault with a deadly weapon, vehicle theft, and burglary. An RCPD officer sustained injuries during the initial vehicle assault and was treated at a local hospital but has since been released. RESOURCE LINK

6 month review of my Zacklift. It wasn't perfect.

Eddie is going tomorrow morning to pick it up

One word… INCREDIBLE!

Miller v70 loaded brand new, used 3 times. call for details (508) 726-3743

Any Update?

NICE... Thanks for sharing.

Congrats to all who will be receiving this honor.

It has been quite some time since we impounded a vehicle with a Dog. During an Arrest, the police either find someone to take responsibility for the animal or call animal control to take it to the shelter. On private property impounded we do our best to to care for the animal. We make a call to the shelter as a last resort. Had a debtor keep his hunting dogs in their cages in the bed. We waited one morning till he went to sleep and grabbed to truck with the dogs. I'll have you know it took him 48 hours to come and get the dogs. Of course, in the end, the bank released the truck. We figured he got the payments up to date. Yes, we fed and watered the dogs. Parked inside the building and even cleaned the cages with a hose. Yeah, we went over and beyond. What would you have done? Keep in mind this individual was known to be dangerous. A couple of repo companies had already had confrontations.

Unexpected package showed up at my house..

Mr Fenimore was a friend to many and he left a lasting impact. Rest easy, Mr. Fenimore. You will be missed.

We hope to see you in Frankenmuth on June 8th! Tons of fun planned this year - you don't wanna miss it! Need something fun to do before the Tow Picnic? You can participate in the annual Skeet Shoot! June 7th: 4pm - 6pm Frankenmuth Gun Club We hope to see you there!

We hope to see you in Frankenmuth on June 8th! Tons of fun planned this year - you don't wanna miss it! Need something fun to do before the Tow Picnic? You can participate in the annual Skeet Shoot! June 7th: 4pm - 6pm Frankenmuth Gun Club We hope to see you there!

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With the number of cars being towed on the rise, we look at what happens when a beloved pup is still inside the offending vehicle. It is expensive, inconvenient and downright frustrating when your car gets towed. And yet the number of cars getting towed across Australia is on the up: according to The Age, in Melbourne alone, the number of cars towed in 2023 increased by 782 compared with 2022. While it’s bad enough to have your daily driver taken away, it could be even worse if there’s precious cargo in the back. To find out whether a car can be towed with a dog, animal or pet inside, we spoke to the road authorities around Australia. Can you tow a car with a dog in it? There is no hard and fast rule as to whether a car can be towed with a dog in it – but it’s certainly possible. According to different road authorities across Australia, the decision comes down to the towing company and the individual circumstances involved. In New South Wales, for example, if an illegally parked vehicle has an animal inside, the driver of the tow vehicle will immediately call the Transport Management Centre (TMC). The TMC will then work with New South Wales Police to establish contact with the vehicle owner. If contact cannot be made, the vehicle will either be towed with the animal still inside or the police will come to remove the animal before towing. In Queensland, a Transport and Main Roads spokesperson told Drive: “It may be down to individual contracts with towing companies by different organisations responsible for towing (councils or so on) or a judgement call by the towing provider”. What about if a car breaks down and the driver has their dog with them? Again, it is up to the individual tow truck company to decide whether the dog can be transported. If it’s the company’s policy that animals are not allowed in the tow truck cabin, then the driver’s consent is required to tow the vehicle with the animal in the car. Otherwise, the driver will have to find an alternative method of transporting their pet away from the scene. How much does it cost when your car gets towed? The final cost of getting a vehicle towed will vary based on different councils and towing companies. The location, size of the vehicle and time of day may also impact the total amount. Then there are administrative fees: you may also receive a parking fine, a vehicle release fee, a company administration fee… the list goes on. So whatever the initial tow-away cost is, expect to see that number increase as additional fees are applied. The initial towing fee varies between states and territories. For example, New South Wales fees start at $229. In Victoria, the initial tow-away fee is $361, and in Queensland the fee is $405.30 for the first 50 kilometres, then $8.05 for every kilometre after that. Is it illegal to leave a dog in the car? It may feel unethical to leave a pet unattended in a car for a long period of time, but in most states and territories across Australia, it is not illegal until the animal begins showing signs of distress. Of course, it is always illegal to leave a dog in the boot of a sedan-type car. Each state and territory has its own penalties and rules in place when it comes to animals in cars. Victoria is the only state that stipulates a specific time an animal can be left unattended in a car. The state’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (POCTA) Act states: "It is illegal to leave an animal unattended inside a car for more than 10 minutes when outside temperatures are at or above 28 degrees Celsius". If you’re found guilty of such an offence, the penalty is roughly a $40,000 fine or 12 months in prison if an animal is discovered in distress; double that fine and jail time if the animal is found dead. For example, in New South Wales, the owner can receive a fine of $5500 and a six-month jail sentence. In the upsetting instance of a dog dying as a consequence of being left unattended, owners can be charged $22,500 and spend up to two years in jail. In South Australia, owners face a $50,000 fine or four years in prison. In Western Australia, increase that jail term to five years. RESOURCE LINK

ADEL, Ga. — A Florida man is accused of shooting at a deputy on Thursday after a dispute over towing on a South Georgia interstate escalated, authorities said. According to a news release from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Rafael Rodriguez Morey, 29, of Citrus Springs, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement officers. At about 3:24 a.m. EDT, the sheriff’s office received reports of a man in the roadway near the mile 50 marker on Interstate 75, WALB-TV reported. Deputies arriving at the scene encountered Morey behind the wheel of his Chevrolet Equinox, and the sheriff’s office said he was “uncooperative.” Morey’s vehicle was out of gas and his battery was drained, so a tow truck was dispatched to the area, The Moultrie Observer reported. According to the sheriff’s office, Morey allegedly refused to leave his vehicle, so he and his SUV were towed to a Circle K gas station in Adel near Exit 39. The towing company added gas to the vehicle and Morey cooperated in getting the vehicle jump started, the sheriff’s office. But when presented with the bill, Morey allegedly refused to settle it despite several options. Morey then reportedly attempted to drive his vehicle off the tow truck while it was still secured on the service vehicle. Deputies and officers from the Adel Police Department arrived to assist, but Morey allegedly “became increasingly uncooperative and now combative,” the sheriff’s office said. The suspect locked the door of his SUV and rolled up his windows. When officers forced their way into the vehicle, Morey allegedly produced a handgun and fired at the officers, the Observer reported. One bullet passed through the pants leg of a deputy without hitting him, the sheriff’s office said. He was not injured. Deputies said that Morey then put up his hands and dropped his pistol. He was arrested following a “brief struggle” and after a stun gun was used on him, WALB reported. Morey then put his hands up, dropped his pistol and was arrested following a “brief struggle” and a taser being used by law enforcement. An off-duty police officer from Florida assisted in taking the suspect into custody, according to the Observer. “Words cannot describe how thankful I am that no one was injured in this incident this morning,” Sheriff Doug Hanks said in a statement. “All the law enforcement on scene used their training, knowledge, and abilities perfectly to diffuse the situation and preserve the life of everyone, including the offender. I could not be prouder of the work they did this morning.” RESOURCE LINK

Baltimore Police officer dies in Saturday crash on Baltimore Beltway A Baltimore Police officer died Saturday afternoon in a fatal crash on Interstate 695, officials said. Maryland State Police are investigating the two-vehicle crash on the Baltimore Beltway, where police said a vehicle operated by Anthony Gregory Ward, a 36-year-old member of Baltimore Police’s SWAT unit, collided with a tow truck. “This is a terrible loss for Officer Ward’s family, his team members and the Baltimore Police Department on the whole,” Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said in a statement Saturday evening. “My heart goes out to his loved ones. The Department extends its support and sympathies to them at this time.” Troopers responded at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday to the crash on the beltway’s inner loop near Interstate 83 in Baltimore County, where investigators believe a 2023 GMC Savana operated by Ward changed lanes and crashed into the rear of a 1989 Ford tow truck. Ward, of Rosedale, died at the scene, state police said. Funeral arrangements for Ward are expected to be released at a later date, Baltimore Police said. RESOURCE LINK

Nice job!! Maybe it's insured then you can get paid for using the heavy and skidsteer. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

I love the two car deals unless both are uninsured it guarantees payment 99% time. I have the milwaukee blowers on my trucks also. I love them I hardly ever touch a broom anymore. Nice job. Ed have you gotten your sidepull yet? Let me know what you think after using it a little while. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Found out this morning that Henry Fenimore aka "Uncle Henry" passed away last night from an illness he had been battling. He was a guy who was "Larger than Life" in both size & personality and a true asset to our industry. The 350th Tower to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame, he was a wealth of knowledge and a towing Legend. Godspeed Henry...