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  1. TRAA, in its end of year newsletter, summed up key accomplishments that include hosting a Legislative Action Workshop and Hill Day in March. A yearly event, TRAA notes that they have attracted larger numbers of attendees and will move to a larger venue to accommodate members. To register for the event slated from Tuesday, March 5 to Thursday, March 7, go to TRAA's 6th annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day! The organization has been active submitting comments to the Federal register on several key issues, such as Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT). The newsletter states, “We have successfully worked with the group to fight increased truck weights and continue to lobby for our much-needed weights and length amendments. Bigger heavier trucks only make our job harder and more dangerous.” TRAA claims a role in securing co-sponsors for the National Move Over Law Day Resolution that passed the Senate in November, indicating that the passage of S.Res.476 will undoubtably increase public awareness of Move Over Laws and the need for drivers to slow down and move over when they see any incident responder on the side of the road. TRAA also highlights their continued efforts to promote the Slow Down Move Over campaign, partnering with Randy Meyer Racing Inc. (RMR) featuring two-time National Hot Rod Association World Champion Megan Meyer as the TRAA Ambassador to Motorsports. Megan lost her uncle Joe Meyer in 2021 to a roadside fatality. TRAA is actively working with other stakeholders to discourage potential legislation that regulates consent towing. The newsletter notes, “This year’s Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill includes report language that encourages the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to consider implementing a consent towing fraud prevention outreach campaign to inform the public about excessive consent towing fees charged by dishonest tow truck operators and educate them on resources to protect themselves from these predatory practices. TRAA is actively working to support and help secure co-sponsors for the “Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act” (S.2671). If passed, the bill would prohibit the FMCSA from implementing any rule or regulation mandating large commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) engaged in interstate commerce be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. On the state level, TRAA continues to work with affiliate state associations on issues. They write, "Some are state specific while others are broader in nature and have a federal impact." Source: TRAA Newsletter
  2. Geoff Niensted of Roadrunner Towing Service, Inc. in Schertz, Texas, has been named 'Towman of the Year' by American Towman Magazine. Read the Full Article in this month's American Towman Magazine. Digital Magazine Link: https://issuu.com/dortiz-towman/docs/01.2024
  3. Work Smarter Not Harder presented by DRIVE Will be presented at the American Towman Exposition in Baltimore, MD November 16th and 17th, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center! Subjects: • Owner’s vision compared with the current scene. • Owner’s job and responsibilities. • The Stages of a business and what they mean for success. • KPI management and managing trends of the business. • The crucial areas of the business and how each fit in with greater profits. • Marketing actions that each business owner needs to take in today’s digital environment: o Digital advertising. o Websites and why an attractive up-to-date site is vital for any business. o Social Media – the various platforms and how to manage. Consistency is key! o EDDM/postcards. o Traditional marketing actions that still need to be enacted. • Recruiting and hiring – why it’s important to never stop recruiting. • Finances, profit & loss. • Production and why it’s important to always keep your eye on this key area. • Employee Management – get and keep a great team! • Using Playbooks and why this should be considered the ‘blue print’ of your business. Expected Result: A business owner who has the knowledge and tools to successfully increase profits and create greater freedom for both the business and their family. Register TODAY at ATExposition.com !
  4. Register for WRECKMASTER ROTATOR TRAINING at the AT Exposition in Baltimore, MD - Nov 15-18! Learn from some of the industry's finest instructors - Bruce Campbell & Jeff Martin! WRECKMASTER ROTATOR TRAINING will teach you the ins and outs of the rotator. This class will be an asset to you and your company! Pre register to receive the discounted price of $695! Visit www.AtExposition.com for more information
  5. The TOWMAN HUNT SKEET SHOOT at the American Towman Exposition in Baltimore, MD - November 15-18! Join fellow Skeet Shooters for the Towman Skeet! Transportation is provided and leaves from the Pratt Street Lobby entrance of the Baltimore Convention Center to bring you to Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center in Glenn Dale, MD. **Equipment, transportation, supplies and lunch are included in price!! Visit www.ATExposition.com TODAY to register!!
  6. Have you signed up for the American Towman Academy Carte Blanche Passport at the American Towman Exposition from Nov 15-18, 2023? With over 25 seminars featuring top speakers, it is the industry's largest educational program. Topics reflect the issues and subjects that are important to the towing business owner to help increase one's bottom line. Passport seminars are being held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. $150 Advance Registration gets you access to all the seminars you are able to attend, and complimentary breakfast Thursday, Friday and Saturday. ($225 after Nov. 13). Open to all who sign up for the Carte Blanche Passport! Visit www.ATExposition.com to register!!
  7. Hotels are filling up Fast... Do you have your room booked for November? https://atexposition.com/#hotels
  8. Lisa Butcher, owner of Mountain West Towing, one of several tow companies, speak about the difficulty she's had over the last 5 years after her company was booted from the city rotation list. For More Industry News - Visit https://towindustryweek.com/ Tow companies in West Jordan, Utah got some relief after a jury decided to award them $1.28 million because their due process rights were violated when they were booted off a rotation list and left unable to use their tow lot. Lisa Butcher, owner of Mountain West Towing for over ten years, said she purchased the property with the intention to use it for her company, but for the past five years, she’s been unable to work out of it. Other tow companies worked off the property as well. She said everything was fine for four years until 2017, when she said the city told her she was in violation of a city ordinance. “I’ve never been out of compliance. I’ve followed all the rules that they wanted. I’ve never had any complaints,” she said. Suddenly she found her company removed from the city’s rotation, without any notification. “We had no idea we’d be taken off the tow rotation. We just stopped getting calls,” she said. On Tuesday, 8/22, the jury decided that the companies due process rights were infringed upon. “They decided the city didn’t give them adequate notice or opportunity to be heard before taking their property,” said associate attorney Katie Panzer. “I was overwhelmed. I was so happy that finally somebody has listened and actually heard my story,” said Butcher. Source: fox13now.com
  9. THE AMERICAN WRECKER PAGEANT... the largest Wrecker Pageant in the world is at The American Towman Exposition in Baltimore - November 15-18! The world's finest wreckers compete and vie for the cup in several truck classes and ultimately for the title of BEST IN SHOW! Does YOUR TRUCK have what it takes to compete with the best? Enter your wrecker - Register Today at www.ATExposition.com !
  10. * * * * * * * AMERICAN TOWMAN EXPOSITION 2023 * * * * * * * Have you registered for the American Towman Exposition in Baltimore? You will not want to miss the exciting show we have lined up! Visit http://atexposition.com to sign up and see what we have in store! Exhibit Hall Hours: Thursday, Nov. 16, 1 pm - 5 pm Friday, Nov. 17, 11 am - 5 pm (Grand Opening) Saturday, Nov. 18, 11 am - 5 pm Official Tow Expo Website: https://atexposition.com/
  11. Calling all tow companies to join American Towman in a new video series! For details... https://towindustryweek.com/
  12. Check Out The Latest on Tow Industry Week. https://towindustryweek.com/#business
  13. As seen in TowIndustryWeek: Brian Riker provides tips on conducting investigations involving employees over incidents that may occur. Click Here: https://towindustryweek.com/#business
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  15. Ron Myers of Pine Tree Towing and Recovery in Cambridge, Ohio, has been named 'Towman of the Year' by American Towman Magazine. Read his story in the January 2023 issue! https://issuu.com/dortiz-towman/docs/01.2023_a408759887fc30/24
  16. On this Episode of American Towman TV: The American Towman Exposition in Baltimore is almost here, but there's still time to make your plans- Watch to see what you can expect including Product Spotlights with Joyride; Towbook & Night Scan of the Will-burn Company just a few of the many exhibitors you'll meet at American Towman Magazine & Expositions Exposition Baltimore November 16-19, 2022!
  17. After a tower railroad fatality and a near miss as a tow operator was recovering a vehicle in month of October, Randall Resch reminds towers to be mindful of the consequences. Read the Entire Article at: https://towindustryweek.com/#business
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