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Check the list to see if you won either a T-Shirt or a Cap. Then let me know which one you would like. If it's a T-Shirt I need your size. You can pick up your prize anytime up to or at the Wall of the Fallen Events. After Saturday Morning it will be considered unclaimed. Thanks for Participating. Anyone that has signed the Roll Call and was not drawn can purchase a T-Shirt or Cap at the Reduced Price of $10. You must be on this Roll call list to get the discount. PM me your size if you choose a T-shirt and if you want to add a cap it's an additional $10. Caps are limited and I need to know prior to the show as the few available sell out quick. Jefftow - FTI Groups - rreschran - mushspeed - WeDoTows - cws - McEwen Tow Bentons01 - Buddystator - Barabootowguy - American Bulldog - meyerstowing And don't forget there will be a T-Shirt Tuesday Drawing posted sometime tomorrow with 9 winners. Winners are not announced by email, you must check the Video Post in order to claim your T-Shirt. Winners have until Friday to claim their prize. Thanks to all who participated.

@Njsss that would be my error as I was transferring some interesting topics from the old Tow411 Board. @doingitall actually created this post, I'll work on clearing that up when I get more time. I apologize.... The Original Topic is here: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/tow411/boat-tail-riviera-t143426.html

Topic Originally Created by Doug Fitzgerald on Tow411 in May of 2005: This is a maintainer we recovered 2 weeks ago also. We went with the 91 Kodiak and the 75 Chev 1 ton 4X4 but did not need the Kodiak. Skip helped rig and took the pics. I recovered it using a triple line hooked back to the truck (no deadman) only anchor for the truck was the scotch blocks. Notice how the tires are mashed down . Doug I have done so much with so little for so long that I now can do almost anything with nothing pttowguy said: WOW! What a strong working 1 ton! Great pics. TOwBoy88 said: Why did you pick the 1-ton over the Kodiak for this job since both were already there?Billy M. Bill's Towing Jacksonville, IL (217) 245-7835 Jim Lundsford said: as I recall that little 1 ton has a 20k or so winch...good pull Doug...you get all the good ones DWH842 said: You show'em how Doug, not everyone in texas needs three big'uns to handle one small problem. Don Doug Fitzgerald said: Billy The one ton has a 20000 Lbs winch with over 200' 1/2'' cable (yes I know I am old school not wire rope) so it is great for recovery jobs. I learned many years ago all the tricks about leverage But I have recovered some things you can not beleive with the Kodiak/No-Mar 10-10. I built a new tailgate on the Kodiak with 2 D rings and 4 eyes to hook blocks to and it is bolted into the frame with 1/2'' plate run 30'' up inside the frame bolted in with 13 bolts each and a heavy angle iron under the bottom of the frame. I have not done too much real heavy recovery yet with my 2001 GMC 6500/No-Mar 10-10 but have pulled some stuck macks etc with it. DougI have done so much with so little for so long that I now can do almost anything with nothing TOwBoy88 said: Thanks for clarifying that for me Doug. Was just a wondering mind...you know us wrecker operators.Billy M. Bill's Towing Jacksonville, IL Guest Said: An excellent job of rigging,and I still call them cables too!! there are just somethings that you can't change - And most of us ole' time string wrecker users can still communicate with each other without being "correct" in describing the piece of equipment we are using. Thanks for sharing with us ! Kenny@Defalco's Heavy Recovery Chatham,NNJ KJBAND13OC said: I am so happy to see this.I use almost the same truck to do some heavy recoveries.Good job Mike Scheidt said: nice to see someone uses there 4x4 like we do its amazing what those little trucks will pull with a little rigging

Drawing for a Dozen Prizes. So get your name in here. Pick up your Prize at the Tennessee Tow Show.

Anyone know anything about this one?

@Kat a member needs technical assistance!

I don't know, it's got to be worth what you gave for it....

Over the past few years it seems many became accustom to reading topics on all forms of social media. Preferring to sit back and watch and a few others, generally to same ones all the time comment. It's going to take some time to get the message back back to where it was a decade ago. But, I know there are many out there ready to participate on a professional level again.

I feel bad that the number of drivers operating with unrestrained passengers especially children continues to increase.

Currently there is no back haul forum, we've tried a couple of times iver the years and there is never enough activity. So, Main Street is fine at this time.

While it does not make the loss of life or the critically injured truck driver an easier to except. The statement made by the the Allen County Sheriff’s Department does shed light on who was at fault. "A van carrying six people failed to stop at the intersection of O Day Road and Washington Center Road shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday. As a result, the van slammed into an oncoming tow truck." We'll do our best to update the story as the investigation continues as well as await the Tow Truck Drivers status as well as his name. Thank you horsehaulin from Blue Eagle Towing for bringing us the information you have. May the TowForce be with him! By the Video we now know just how violent the accident was and your driver remains in our Thoughts and Prayers!

Let's get this going, every member responding that is attending the Tennessee Tow Show will be entered into a drawing. For this Show the Drawing will be held prior to the show.

I didn't go through the images. Is it possible the boxes are Century and the bed is Vulcan. Making it a FrankenCenturyVulcan?

If anyone can pinpoint a reason tow operators are being killed then speak up. I have looked at this many years. A tow op can do everything right and the tragic outcome still occurs. Other times a lack of safety was present yet may not have made a difference. But, take every precaution you can. This is a Code Red Weekend. A Tower Statistically will be struck in the next 4 days. Sent from my SM-G950U using TowForce mobile app

Yes, many compiling lists are adding every tow operator that has passed in order to sensationalize the tower deaths. That 60+ a year should only reflect Roadside, criminal and accidental in the line of preforming their duties. I do not even want to say this but I feel it must be brought to the attention of those who may find themselves in situation which requires more attention. Statistically a Tow Operator will be struck within the next 4 days.

I just went in search of any follow up story's or replies that would shed like on the incident. Nothing!

This ceremony will take place once again this weekend. The Cones, The Vests and The Hard Hats stand out. But it's the the Boots that Towers Stood and Worked in that will impact you the most.

Well if your the owner then you would have to fire yourself. Besides these are images taken for the story. While a the choice of work wear should be considered, it is highly possible she was not working at the time.

I am closing out this Roll Call Sunday evening. Every member that has replied by that time will be entered in the TowProfessional/TowForce Drawing. And don't forget the Tow411/TowForce Meet & Greet Friday evening 8p - 11pm Suite 1051 Great Wolf Lodge. Winners can pick up their price there, Unclaimed prizes will go to Tennessee.

Midwest Regional Tow Show Roll Call, We're going to wrap up the drawing entries on Sunday. Here's a current list of those saying they would be at the show. If drawn you must pick your prize up on Friday evening at the TowForce Meet & Greet Sponsored by Beacon Software - OMG National - Tow Professional. You can check with the Tow Professional Booth for a list of winners Friday. Drawing held either Thursday or Friday on FB LIVE! If your name should be in the drawing let me know or just add a reply here.

Ottawa police say they have charged a tow truck driver with fraud after he allegedly claimed to be with CAA roadside auto assistance. On Sept. 12 police arrested Ibrahim Masri after receiving complaints from vehicle owners. Masri has been charged with several counts of fraud over $5,000 and theft of a motor vehicle. He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 9. Police say their investigation began in August when they received several complaints of an Ottawa-based tow truck company conducting business falsely claiming they were CAA. According to police, complainants whose cars had been towed later found out that CAA had no records of their service call. In one case, investigators found that a vehicle was allegedly taken without the owners consent and towed to an unknown location where impound fees exceeded $5,000. Police said CAA had nothing to do with the alleged fraud and cooperated with the investigation. Ottawa police are asking anyone who may have experienced a similar incident to call them at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300. The investigation is ongoing. The city of Ottawa has implemented its own bylaws to help curb forceful tow truck drivers. Those who arrive at a collision must stay 100 metres away or face a $500 fine. The Ontario Government also has rules concerning tow trucks, including a requirement for operators to provide an itemized list of charges. Ottawa police spokesperson Const. Chuck Benoit says Ottawa police recommend drivers who have been in a collision contact their insurance company and get a list of agencies, as well as suggested places to tow the car to, such as a garage or compound. Benoit also advises drivers to prepare a check list to have in the case of a collision and to remember that the vehicle owner has ultimate say in where there car is taken. RESOURCE LINK with video

THORNHILL, ON, Sept. 18, 2019 /CNW/ - This week marks the fourth annual Tow Safety Week, and CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is calling on the Ontario government to prioritize the regulation of the towing industry. "Long wait times, unscrupulous tow truck drivers and sky-high towing bills will continue to be an issue for motorists unless the Ontario government makes provincial towing regulation a priority," said Teresa Di Felice, AVP, government and community relations at CAA SCO. "Doing so would ensure Ontario motorists have certainty when it comes to towing services, regardless of when or where they require support. It will also help to earn respect for the many men and women who work hard to provide an important service on our roads." Di Felice points to the recent discussions around highway incident management and the long traffic delays caused by collisions as another reason for regulation. "Calling for a tow truck on the side of the highway can be a stressful experience for motorists, provincial towing regulation will make certain that the standards of training, service and equipment in the towing industry are kept high," added Di Felice. To help consumers, CAA launched the Towing Bill of Rights (TBR), a glove box reference card, to help avoid any confusion when it comes to the rights of motorists when calling for a tow truck. Since its launch in 2018, CAA has distributed over 22,000 cards. The TBR continues to be one of CAA's most sought after educational items. A digital version of the CAA Towing Bill of Rights is available for download or printing at www.towrights.ca or at CAA stores. CAA and the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario developed Tow Safety Week to raise awareness among consumers, the industry and government officials on towing issues in the province. The awareness week concludes at the provincial Tow Show, where a panel of experts will be discussing some of the issues affecting the industry. About CAA South Central Ontario As a leader and advocate for road safety and mobility, CAA South Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club which represents the interests of over 2 million members. For over a century, CAA has collaborated with communities, police services and governments to help keep drivers and their families safe while travelling on our roads. RESOURCE LINK

Flatbed Tow Truck Crashes Into Toll Plaza On Polk Parkway A flatbed tow truck caused a Sunpass lane to be shut down for hours. LAKELAND, FL — A flatbed tow truck caused a Sunpass lane to be shut down for hours Wednesday morning as the truck crashed into a toll plaza along Polk Parkway. The truck driver told Florida Highway Patrol troopers that he thought he struck something along the road as he approached the toll plaza. The driver told troopers "he believed he struck something else in the roadway, looked for the item and subsequently crashed into the attenuator along the left side of the Sunpass lane," according to FHP. Florida Highway Patrol reported that the tow truck went on to strike a concrete barrier wall before becoming disabled around 6:20 a.m. west of State Road 540. FHP said the Sunpass lane had to be shut down for about four hours as a result of the crash. The driver was identified as 28-year-old Timothy D. Johnson of Gibsonton, Florida. He suffered minor injuries but was not taken to the hospital, according to FHP. RESOURCE LINK