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Show Update - 3/12/2020 It is with a heavy heart and deep regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Mid-America Trucking Show scheduled for March 26-28 in Louisville, KY. This is a decision we did not make lightly, but in consultation with our exhibitors, attendees, supporters, and partners, including Kentucky Venues, Louisville Tourism, Kentucky Governor’s Office, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Families Services. In light of today’s extraordinary circumstances and with an abundance of caution, this decision has been made with the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, employees, and show partners in mind. MATS has a proud tradition as the largest and most well-attended show in heavy-duty trucking. We will return stronger than ever in 2021 and will focus on an unforgettable 50th-anniversary event – March 25-27, 2021 in Louisville, KY. Sincerely, MATS Show Management
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Video About OSHA's COVID-19 Guide
TowZone replied to TowForce's topic in Insurance, Safety & Training
"I got a flu shot and immediately came down with flu-like illness that took a week to depart." I have never taken a Flu Shot because nearly everyone I know that takes the Flu Shot general get sick anyway. Now, with that said when a Flu Shot specifically designed and formulated for this Virus. I will take it just as I do a tetanus shot regularly, every tow operator should get this shot. That may be a question that should be asked as one would wonder if this important shot may be neglected these days. -
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From OSHA's recommendations: Where, how, and to what sources of SARS-CoV-2 might workers be exposed, including:{The general public, customers, and coworkers; and{Sick individuals or those at particularly high risk of infection (e.g., international travelers who have visited locations with widespread sustained (ongoing) COVID-19 transmission, healthcare workers who have had unprotected exposures to people known to have, or suspected of having, COVID-19) Promote frequent and thorough hand washing, including by providing workers, customers, and worksite visitors with a place to wash their hands. If soap and running water are not immediately available, provide alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60% alcohol. These are going to be difficult for the majority of towing companies in the industry: Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick. Encourage respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes. Provide customers and the public with tissues and trash receptacles. Discourage workers from using other workers’ phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment, when possible. I would encourage all tow companies to up their game in regards to this recommendation. Maintain regular housekeeping practices, including routine cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, equipment, and other elements of the work environment. When choosing cleaning chemicals, employers should consult information on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved disinfectant labels with claims against emerging viral pathogens. Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims are expectedto be effective against SARS-CoV-2 based on data for harder to kill viruses. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use of all cleaning and disinfection products (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, PPE). Find More OSHA Recommendations Here: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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Welcome to TowForce.net By Tow411. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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I was at a RAM Press Event this past week and they were talking about the new features and those were some of them. Very innovative. Sent from my SM-G950U using TowForce mobile app
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As always thanks John for the insight. I neglected the aspect of placing these on the rear of a commercial type vehicle such as a trailer or van whereas traffic may not be able to see the tow truck hooking up to the vehicle. I feel compelled to apologize as I was focused on the images as they were presented. In the US traffic would simply run you over attempting to set up any type of signage. Attaching the magnetic flashing arrow banner I could see may actually provide support and still be able to maintain some level of safety away from the roadway. I am sure there are many more perspectives other than my own.
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This topic will serve as a current update of Tow Operators recovering from a tragic incident sustained while preforming there duties. So, as not to leave anyone out we know we have several industry members who are dealing with medical issues non work related. Let's not forget them as well.
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"parked cars will be damaged, or stolen and the police will have to pay for it" For most departments it is not a requirement to tow the vehicle especially if it is legally parked. Each department has a different set of guidelines check with yours to understand if the perimeters have changed. Our tows have been decreasing with vehicles only being towed when there are contributing factors. The number of arrests have declined as well which has also contributed to fewer tows.
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Personally, I have not seen this as an effective deterrent as it exposes the driver to added risk setting up and taking down. Especially if it is a quick hook up or load, every extra second you spend in that hazardous situation increases to odds of something happening. No, more effective when on scene for longer periods of time is an actual crash truck or arrow board. This budget solution scares me.
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The entertainment scene on the Riverwalk is very good. The Food Not So Much, I would not pay those inflated prices for sub par service and food. Look outside the Riverwalk area there are many excellent local restaurants. Two Places I have enjoyed in the past are: "Both Where Suggested by Locals" Breakfast: The Guenther House - https://www.guentherhouse.com/ Lunch or Dinner: Rosario's Mexican Restaurant - https://rosariossa.com/ (And I know someone here that can update the status of both as it has been several years) AND AGAIN: Avoid the restaurants on the Riverwalk as they are Tourist Traps. Far Better Food Can Be Found at local Hot Spots, some offer entertainment on Fridays.
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