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Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Family, Co-Workers and those who knew these two men. Due to the lack of details I am unable to send out a tower down at this time.

Just Old Another Old Hollywood Celebrity, each has a sense of entitlement and believe because what they have done on the screen gives them divine power. The Power to Control their Fans and others, they should stick to making movies. Something they are good at...

The number of these drive by shootings are going through the roof. We are averaging 1 every day now and it does not matter if it is light or dark out. What was one only common in the over night hours is now happening in broad daylight with witnesses. Use caution when transporting these vehicles as they may be targeted in transport.

I cannot find a video from the race that includes todd angilly singing Oh Canada and the Star Spangled Banner. But, if you heard it tell me you were not moved by the renditions of both the Canadian and American National Anthems. I have even looked back at some older videos of his performances during Hockey Games and none compare to this particular performance. Wow, is all I can say and if you missed it. You missed the best of both nations. God Bless!

"There always will be another vehicle." That has always been the position I have taken when I was conducting PPI's Legally. There's always another Illegally Parked Vehicle, this one is not worth the hassle. Luckily all the vehicle had to be is hooked properly to the tow truck to request a drop fee. The drop fee was either minimal or half to regular tow charge. If the person needed to go to an ATM then there was a waiting period and we did not charge additional. However, if they did not return in during that wait time then we would leave with the vehicle. If they chose to call the police it was either stay another just to inconvenience them further or release the vehicle and move on. If the police showed up, it would become a civil matter. They would provide the vehicle owners information and you would be told to release the vehicle. Best bet was to get that vehicle off the property as soon as possible, even if they show up at that point then either they pay you the drop fee or you take it to the lot. Problem is most drivers do not know the legal aspects to PPI towing in their area or simply do not care. Yes, I have seen tow truck drivers go to jail during a PPI or for that matter even a REPO for various reasons. You ask what. OK, this was the most common back in the day "A Warrant" generally it was for "Child Support". Really and they the tow truck driver was fine with involving the police. Geesh, it's like this guy that has enough legal problems that he is still out forcibly taking vehicles. Go Figure!

Here's an Uber Driver that Raps. Hey, don't laugh listen to what the lady says he should do with his rap.

2006 Tow411 - 2018 TowForce Topic Revisited

There is a marked police vehicle blocking a lane of traffic so that you can hook up a vehicle. Vehicles have one lane to pass, they are not slowing down. Then one of them comes over into the lane you're working as soon as they pass that marked unit and there they are. At this point they are attempting to get back into the lane of traffic. I find that this is happening more and more. The drivers of those vehicles have even attempted to pass the marked unit on the opposite side. They simply have no regard or respect for flashing lights regardless of color or penalty. Could it be a Bull In A China Shop Mentality? Oh look there a Squirrel...

Richard, do you feel the PPI is worth a such confrontation. In this incident which does not involve the other person having a weapon I fail to rationalize the justification. The vehicle was not hooked and the tow operator did not have the authority to cite the vehicle for fire lane violation. Best the tow operator could have done is advise the person to move the vehicle. Personally if they ended up not having the means to do this I would likely continue to hook up. But, I am not going to mace or pepper spray that person without just cause. That being actual fear of harm and even then I have an exit as I do not believe this would hold up as a stand your ground. Stand Your Ground in regards to a Private Property Impound. That would be an interesting subject to dive into. Possibly we can get Micheal Mcgovern into this topic as I am sure he has likely written something about this over the many years. @Michael McGovern

Hoping those fighting the fires get them under control soon.

I have no understand of the terrain in these regions, but I still cannot help to think that bringing back Clear Cutting would reduce the number of acres being burned and make it easier to contain these wild fires. So sorry to hear of the loss of a vacation home. Hope it wasn't burned to cover up a crime. Some bad hombres south of the border. In fact their everywhere. But this stuff of arsonists intentional causing these wildfires is insane. When caught they should be dropped off in the middle of the fire. Let the flames they cause have them.

In most states companies conducting private property impounds cannot simply block a vehicle in and demand payment. the vehicle has to be properly hooked to the tow truck. The wording of proper meaning it must be strapped was added when some ppi tow companies were found to be putting a chain from the tow vehicle to the vehicle being impounded. In some cases the tow vehicle was a pickup truck inapplicable of properly towing the vehicle being impounded. These types of shady business practices have nearly ruined a legitimate service provided to commercial properties. Patrol Towing is among the worst offenders in the private property segment of the towing industry. Many Legitimate do not even want to conduct Private Property Impounds anymore. Myself, I still see it as and added source of revenue for a professionally run towing operation. It is also another piece of what many companies were built on. Most tow operations have never fully understood what they gave up when they let the Unlocks, Repos and PPI's go to companies which specifically conducted these types of services. Now there are even more less than reputable and sometimes unprofessional companies involved in an industry they want nothing other to do with. Now, if you're one of the companies specializing in any of these areas and you're reading this. I can only assume you have a more professional approach to this business.

This is the right place, let's see if we can get @Brian Bell or @Detroit Wrecker in here. I know for sure the two of them have worked with these before. There are other as well and I will tag them when I recall who they are...

Atlantic Emergency Towing and Recovery posted Today was about our fallen brothers. Unfortunately, the wall in Chattanooga continues to grow. One Towing & Recovery Professional every six days. We particulate in these events because we support our local towing and recovery operators and associations. We have over 75 years of combined industry experience in our Towing Sales Division alone. We care about you and your safety because we’ve shared the side of the road with you. We understand the dangers. Stay safe. Let’s get the word out and inspire the public to change & keep you safe. Atlantic Emergency Towing and Recovery says Slow Down & Move Over

Virginia Tow Operators Showing Respect to a couple of Fallen Tow Operators. video courtesy of Dallas Horton. Danny Horton posted: What an honor to be able to participate in a Slow Down Move Over Tribute to two of our local fallen brothers. Also to raise awareness to the general public with a show of nearly 50 trucks on the Interstate. Additionally getting to see so many of you again. Please stay safe and always alert. Thank you to Fairfax County PD and VSP for their assistance. Thanks to CBS channel 9 WUSA for their coverage.

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