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I would assume you short chained it. But, even zooming in I cannot tell. I would do that just not on wet pavement. Though, when I was young and dumb and was told to bring it. I did that stuff, nowadays I have a chevron autoload and use it like a tow bar (no sling). Works really well once you know what you're doing. Oddly, I have not tow barred anything for months.

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Plunske's Garage in Connecticut ex-George Logan's Towing in New Jersey https://www.towforce.net/topic/1921-plunskes-power-vintage-trucks-part-1/

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Bosco's in Connecticut ex-Michael's, ex-Fountains 1962 Oshkosh/Silent Hoist Q50. Guaranteed Motor Towing Service, New Brunswick NJ - 1960 Oshkosh 6x6 (newer style cab added) w/ Silent Hoist Q40 crash crane Mandy's Service Center in Edison, NJ 1960 Oshkosh WB-1600 6x6 with Silent Hoist Q40 crane

Looking for images of these Silent Hoist Crane units: Steve at High Point Garage had a Oshkosh/Mack Silent Hoist Crane Plunskes Garage Wallingford, CT Q 40 Beaver Creek Towing or Beaver Brook Motors exit 3 off njtp had one Mandy's Service Center in Edison, NJ Boscos Towing Enfield, CT Q 50 Schielers.... B&F towing in New Castle Delaware - Q-50 Ex. Shorts Garage DE Spillanes.. A&M Towing, East Hartford, CT Q 40 (Helmrich's, Pennsauken, NJ now at A&M) Tolland Automotive East Hartford, CT Q 50 Gervais Brothers / Bruce W Plainville, CT Q 50 Fountains Ggarage in New Haven CT River Towing in Toms River NJ Central Auto & Transport Hartford, CT 1 Q 50 and 1 Q 40 (Central Garage, Hartford, CT ex-River Motors, ex-Sevell's, NJ) Hains & Lynches from Jersey had 2 old Sterlings with smaller model Silent Hoist Cranes Allens Corner Garage in Hampsire IL Ernies Towing Half Day, IL Gibson Towing in Texas Beaverbrook Motors in Michigan Springfield Towing In Jersey USMC Air Station, El Toro, CA USN Air Station, Lakehurst, NJ In Memory of Danny Casselo who said in 2008: If I remember correctly there were 39 Q 40s built and only 11 Q 50s built. At a distance its hard to tell them apart but the Q 40 has a 4 part line to the block and the Q 50 has a 5 part line to the block. njChuck said in 2008: George Mackey Hightstown, NJ. Has one .That one also belonged to Guaranteed Motors No. Brunswick, NJ., also, and recently switched it over from the gas engine to a cummins. Mark Redman added to the topic back in 2008: This is a great thread! Nothing like the old heavy duty stuff. In the next few days, I hope to scan several more of these Silent Hoist rigs and will post the photos when time permits. Glad to share info and photos with everyone. To repeat what some of you have already brought out in this thread, here is a rundown of the Silent Hoists that I am aware of. Spillaine's in Connecticut...had a cab over the operator's seat now at Central Garage, Hartford River Motors in New Jersey...went to Sevill's and now at Central Garage, Hartford Plunske's Garage in Connecticut ex-George Logan's Towing in New Jersey High Point Garage in New Jersey ex-Guaranteed Tolland Automotive in Connecticut Bosco's in Connecticut ex-Michael's, ex-Fountains A&M in Connecticut ex-Helmrich's in New Jersey Mackey's Towing in New Jersey ex-Guaranteed? Schlier's in Pennsylvania Allen's Towing (2) Ernie's in Illinois Illinois DOT Beaver Brook Motors in New Jersey Mandy's in New Jersey Gervais in Connecticut ex-Patrick Henry Int'l Airport Newport News, VA crash rescue I'm sure there are more and will add to list when more come to mind. Stay safe, Mark Redman -------------------------------- Any and all assistance in our efforts to recreate an Old Tow411 Topic is much appreciated.

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Does this make sense to anyone? The article states the landlord says these were Stolen Cars. Has anyone picked up, towed, recovered, etc. Stolen Vehicles without an officer present. I don't know anyplace that the officers do not have to remain with the vehicle until it is towed.

Woman hurt after hitting tow truck on I-70 in Callaway County Missouri State Highway Patrol A pickup truck driven by Helen L., Gabris, 57, of St. Peters, Missouri, crashed into the back of a tow truck on Sunday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Crews took Gabris to a hospital with moderate injuries. CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was hurt on Sunday afternoon after she crashed into a tow truck parked on the shoulder of westbound Interstate 70. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a pickup truck driven by Helen L. Gabris, 57, of St. Peters, Missouri, crashed into the back of the tow truck near the 153.6-mile marker just before 5 p.m. ccording to the crash report, the tow truck had its emergency lights turned on. Troopers said Gabris hit a third car after she drove the pickup truck back onto the interstate. Crews took Gabris by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with moderate injuries. MU Health Care told ABC 17 News on Monday morning that Gabris is in fair condition. No one else was hurt in the crash. According to the highway patrol, Gabris was wearing a seat belt. Resource Link

Tow truck driver killed in Route 1 crash with tractor-trailer A tow truck driver was killed early Monday in a crash with tractor-trailer on Route 1 in North Brunswick, authorities said. Edward Smith Jr. was attempting to make a left turn from Adams Lane onto Route 1 north when an oncoming tractor-trailer slammed into the tow truck, according to North Brunswick police. The impact of the 12:20 a.m. collision threw Smith from the tow truck and pushed it into a parked car at an auto dealership, police said. Smith, 41, of North Brunswick, was pronounced dead at the scene after police and emergency workers attempted life-saving measures, according to Capt. Brian Hoiberg. Though the investigation is ongoing, no charges are likely to be filed, Hoiberg said. Route 1 was closed for several hours as crews worked to repair a damaged utility pole and clean up a fuel spill. One lane is still shut as of 11:30 a.m. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call officer Jason Vallese at 732-247-0922 x320. Resource Link

Two Weeks is all that remain in the 2021 Motor Club Ranking submissions. Got to TowForce to add your list. https://www.towforce.net/topic/16066-2021-top-ten-motor-club-ranking-extended-to-january-15th/ If you prefer you can send your list to 2021rankings@tow411.net You must be a TowForce member, if you are not a TowForce member, a membership will be created. Once confirmed the email list will be added to the final stage in the process. The Final Stage: A List of the Top Ten Motor Clubs will be posted for review. Giving only a few days for comments relevant to the list, it will then be finalized and and presented as the TowForce Official "2021 Top Ten Motor Club Rankings" on February 1, 2022

Car slams into tow truck making U-turn on Interstate 75, killing West Park man A car slammed into a loaded tow truck as it made a U-turn on the interstate Monday night, killing one and seriously injuring two others. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 31-year-old Lauderhill man had stopped on Interstate 75 near Mile Marker 87 in Collier County to load a disabled work van in the eastbound lanes. He was facing west. After loading the van, he attempted to turn around on Alligator Alley, leaving from the south paved shoulder about 9:40 p.m. A car driven by a 31-year-old West Park man was heading east when it hit the back of the tow truck, killing a passenger, a 30-year-old West Park man. The car driver suffered serious injuries, as did a passenger in the tow truck, a 32-year-old Lauderhill woman. The tow truck and the car came to a rest in the median, while the van was thrown into the interstate. Resource Link

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Are you aware the number of Police Vehicles which have been struck in 2021 compared to previous years. Did you know more Police Officers have been Struck and Killed than Tow Truck Operators this year. According to Todd Leiss there were 29 Law Enforcement Officers, 22 Tow Truck Operators, 8 Fire/EMS Personnel, 2 Road Service Technicians and 2 Safety-Service Patrol Operators struck and killed in secondary crashes in 2021, 63 total. The Tow Truck I drive was struck 3 times in the past years. Twice I was out of it and once in was in it. How many more need to be lost before this become serious enough? My Prayers are that not one more Roadside Death will be reported this year. Since there are only a few days remaining can a get an reaction in reply....

I have been working on names of Towers who create content on TikTok. These are just some of the names which have been suggested. Soon we will work towards finding the #1 Tow Truck TikTok Tower. Brian Wagaman reverse king TowTruckJess pedwards33rt Dolly.Lyfe tonythetowman thatdad810 Towtruckchubs Caleb Hellyer Ericheadrick Jacobripley321 Jawtow jimstowing bigdogtowingwv Operator322 or Redogg322 Honorable Mentions TikTokTowGuy more names to be added soon. Some of these can be found in It came from YouTube & TikTok

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — One person has died following an eight-vehicle crash in Pasco County Monday night, Florida Highway Patrol said. FHP said the eight-vehicle crash happened at State Rd 52 and Canyon Blvd. The crash involved a concrete dump truck, tow truck and six other vehicles. FHP said four of the vehicles involved were burned severely. One person has died, FHP said. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pasco/1-dead-following-8-vehicle-crash-in-pasco-county-fhp-says

Hey Randall, selling the vehicles at Auction or Scraping them has not been the issue. In general between 300 and 400 cars a month are being sold. It's the fact many vehicles are not picked up, even insurance companies dump them. The Holds are due to the fact the cases are either still pending or the Officer with the Hold has changed units within the department. Things are slowly getting better and there is the possibility of a second lot next year. However with 2000 to 3000 abandoned vehicles on the streets I am sure it will fill up both lots quickly. That is with the division is fully staffed. Getting replies from any Mayors Office is like a roll or the dice.

Inaccuracies in the report. There are in fact currently 8 Tow Truck Operators and not 2 as stated. Perhaps they were referring to 2 that may be detailed to tow in abandoned vehicles. The first vehicle shown in the report are in fact Burn Outs on Hold for Arson. Since these vehicles rust much faster then regular wrecks they appear to have been sitting much longer. More than half of the vehicles currently in the Tow Lot are on some type of Hold. Many of them have been there more than a year. Question for Private Tow Companies. How many vehicles are currently on Hold in your Storage Lot? Is there a time limit on those Hold Vehicles?

@rreschran There are actually 2 job classifications. The one is for a lot attendant proper position title STORAGE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 5-DAY Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensures the safety of vehicles at the Vehicle Impoundment Lot and maintains basic records of vehicle disposition according to established rules and regulations Examples of Duties UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Queries the National Crime Information Center, Kentucky Law Information Network Systems, and local court or public safety systems for related information Changes tires and jump starts or changes batteries to maintain vehicles Unlocks locked vehicles Answers phones and assists callers in locating their vehicles and maintains tow logs Collects impounded vehicle fees Releases impounded vehicles to the owners Logs impounded vehicles and records license numbers Operates wreckers to move impounded vehicles Watches vehicles to prevent vandalism Prepares vehicles for auction and tows vehicles to the auction site Takes wreckers to shop for repairs Performs related work Minimum Requirements High school diploma or the equivalent WORK EXPERIENCE Six months of work experience involving a towing service EQUIVALENCY Six months of work experience operating medium to heavy vehicles and/or equipment An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be a US Citizen Applicants who have bought, sold, or used marijuana within one year of application, or have bought, sold or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified Must not have been convicted of a felony Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be certified as a LINK/NCIC Basic Operator (inquiry access) in the State of Kentucky or obtain within six months of employment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds Supplemental Information Minimum Starting Salary: $19.62/hour Salary Grade: U46/20 Filing Deadline: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED Equal Opportunity Employer The second is for a Wrecker Driver aka Tow Truck Operator proper position title Tow-In Equipment Operator 5day Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operates wreckers and related equipment Examples of Duties UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION Tows illegally parked cars, cars from accident and crime scenes and stolen cars to the Vehicle Impoundment Lot Tows damaged or broken down police vehicles and city equipment Changes tires and jump starts or changes batteries to maintain vehicles Unlocks locked vehicles Answers phones and assists callers in locating their vehicles and maintains tow logs Collects impounded vehicle fees Releases impounded vehicles to the owners Logs impounded vehicles and records license numbers Prepares vehicles for auction and tows vehicles to the auction site Takes wreckers to shop for repairs Performs related work Minimum Requirements High school diploma or the equivalent WORK EXPERIENCE Two years of experience in the operation of wreckers or heavy equipment EQUIVALENCY An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must not have been convicted of a felony Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test Applicants who have bought, sold, or used marijuana within one year of application, or have bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work Lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds Supplemental Information Minimum Starting Salary: $21.02/hour Salary Grade: U46/25 Filing Deadline: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED Equal Opportunity Employer Test Weights: Performance Exam: 100% Written Exam: Pass / Fail Benefits Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have. Full Time Regular · Medical · Dental · Vision · Group Term Life · Supplemental Life · Accidental Death & Dismemberment · Sick Leave · Vacation · Holiday Pay · Bereavement Leave · Kentucky Public Pensions Authority · 457 Deferred Comp · Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits · Tuition Assistance · Qualified Adult Benefits · Childcare Assistance · Free TARC Use · Paid Parental Leave https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky?keywords=tow

Let's make a list of Tow Companies that are currently seeking employees. The Reply should include location and what positions are being filled asap. Is your company hiring? Sponsored by TowCareers.com