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A tow operator was killed on Friday, August 2, after being stuck by a vehicle on the shoulder of I-20 near the Ouachita/Richland Parish line in Louisiana.
Operator Lloyd Moore Jr., 65, of Tallulah, La., was hit by an “unknown” vehicle as he was loading a disabled vehicle, Louisiana State Police say.
Police are investigating the incident.
A report can be found on knoe8.com.
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Talbert Manufacturing hosted a ribbon cutting May 14, 2019, that officially opened the 58,000-square-foot expansion of their Liberty, N.C. facility. The 120,000-square-foot Liberty Trailers LLC facility will manufacture Talbert’s Tag-A-Long series, traveling axle aeries and hydraulic tail series trailers.
With the expansion, the manufacturer looks to increase dealer and customer support throughout North America with increased production capabilities and a support staff of 60 associates. Several Talbert representatives were on hand for the occasion including President Andrew Tanner, Co-Owner Russ Stern, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Troy Geisler, Vice President of Operations Jim Hall and Vice President of Purchasing Jamie Myers.
“In 1938, Austin Talbert set out to change the heavy-haul industry,” said Andrew Tanner, president of Talbert Manufacturing. “With the expansion of Liberty Trailers LLC, Talbert Manufacturing is closer than ever to realizing his vision of customer-driven design that meets the ever-changing needs of the hauling industry. We’re able to double our current output, allowing us meet the needs of our Tag-A-Long customers and dealers across the U.S. and Canada so we can continue growing together.”
The Liberty facility was originally home to Ferree Trailers, which Talbert purchased in 2014. With the acquisition, Talbert continued producing select Ferree products and moved production of their Tag-A-Long, traveling axle and hydraulic tail series trailers from their Indiana facility to Liberty. As the OEM grew, so did demand for the trailer series being produced at Liberty. In 2018, Talbert began expansion of the building and staff as part of its overall growth plan.
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A news report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution states that tow operator Darrell Simpson, 26, of Marietta, Ga., is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at approximately 2 a.m. on I-285 in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Simpson had stopped to assist the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SUV that had crashed into a center median and was in the center lanes. Simpson was hit after exiting his tow truck to check on the SUV driver.
Simpson was taken to a hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
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Windsor Mill, MD Premier Towing & Transport, LLC
A local tow company is looking to hire professional and experienced Tow Truck Drivers/Operators for shifts to begin immediately. You must have schedule flexibility, good work ethics, and integrity to work for Premier. Duties will include, but are not limited to providing towing and roadside assistance. All applicants must be able to pass a criminal background inspection for police initiated towing, drug & alcohol screening. For consideration bring to the office a current valid driver’s license, a recent driving record, a medical card, and complete an employment application.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY DRUG TEST REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
Serious inquires only bring requested documents to complete application at 2617 N. Rolling Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 for an interview.
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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law three enhancements to the state’s Move Over, or Scott’s Law, on July 30.
According to a news story on ourquadcities.com, the first increases the first fine to $250 and $750 for additional violations, and increases violation penalties. If another vehicle is damaged the penalty is up to a year in prison. If someone is killed it could mean up to three years in prison and additional charges.
The second will establish a Move Over Task Force to study violations and how to offer more responder protection.
The third increases fines and penalties for work zone violations.
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The recent crash of a semi truck into a tow truck and a car on I-81 in Susquehanna County, Penn., has local tow companies asking motorists to comply with the state’s Move Over law.
The semi struck the tow truck and car on the roadside around midnight on July 30. Three people were hospitalized with minor injuries.
A news story about the incident appears on WNEP The News Station.
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Alabama Tow Operator In Critical Condition after Being Struck on I-85
Police have identified a tow operator injured in a crash that occurred on the evening of July 29 on I-85 in Montgomery, Ala.
Todd Wilson of Jacobs Towing in Montgomery was loading a vehicle onto his tow truck when he was struck in a multi-vehicle crash.
According to a news report on WSFA12, Wilson was reportedly undergoing surgeries and is in critical but stable condition.
View the full article and more on TowTimes.com
https://www.wsfa.com/2019/07/31/man-injured-i-crash-identified-tow-truck-driver/
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I haven’t gotten anything done on my to do list today. Frustration has set in and I just want to go home. Not sure who or what to blame so I am blaming it on the weather, which is in the 90s with humidity so high you just sit and sweat. If you’re in a state where this weather is common, remember I live in Wisconsin, and most Wisconsin towers will tell you they can’t work in this heat for more than a day or two.
To tell you the truth, I’m not even working outside. I’m in an air-conditioned office and feel a little guilty sending my employees out to work in this heat. I don’t blame them for giving me “the look” when I let them know I have a call for them. If I think I’m having a bad day, so are they.
When a motorist’s vehicle breaks down he or she is definitely having a bad day and sometimes even though we show up to help them, the tow operator gets the third degree about not only that the customer’s vehicle is down, but all the other problems customers are facing in their world — late for work, one of the kids is sick, etc.
I was once advised that when frustration sets in to step away from my desk, close my eyes and take a few deep breaths. Okay, I followed that suggestion and while I feel a bit better, I think I’ll go and get that Dilly Bar I have in the freezer. Nothing like chocolate and ice cream to create a better mood in the summer time … and that too I’m blaming on the weather.
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Clay Zimmerman, director of sales for Steer King, talks about steer axle king pin service and replacement, the reasons for replacement, and products available to help increase vehicle uptime when it comes to servicing steer axle king pins.
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Some tough love!
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The bird and I where called out to deck a few trucks early morning and the bird had a camera to help record this awesome decking job aswell as the boom cam ...
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Fourteen drivers from 11 Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) member companies donated their time and equipment to help move 32 antique horse-drawn carriages on Wednesday, July 25. PWOF Executive Director Mike Seamon and member Bob Cortes coordinated the move with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department and additional local law enforcement.
Seminole County, Florida, resident Bill Nygren generously donated the collection to the Seminole County Historical Society to preserve the horse-drawn buggies, which date as far back as the late 1700s.
“The collection is a treasure of immense historical value to the citizens of Seminole County and the world from the earliest days of transportation,” said Seminole County Commissioner Jay Zembower.Participating PWOF companies were: ARC Towing (Lakeland), Campus Towing (Deland), Cortes Towing Service (Longwood), Courtesy Towing (Longwood), Daytona Wrecker Service (Daytona), Elvis Towing (St. Petersburg), Frank’s Towing (Clearwater), Fryer’s Towing Service (Daytona Beach), Johnson’s Wrecker Service (Orlando), Stepp’s Towing Service (Orlando) and Tri-County Towing (Casselberry).
Watch our September issue for a photo-essay highlighting the day.
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State police in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and Pennslvania are taking part in a week-long Move Over law enforcement initiative.
Officers will focus on motorists who do not move over for emergency vehicles.
The campaign began Sunday and will continue until noon on Saturday, July 27.
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Season two of the Tow Business Podcast has begun. Visit towbusinesspodcast.com for more more information.
Season two episodes will be:
The importance and future of Quick Clear programs (TRIP, RISC, etc.)
Employee Pay Structures — What Type & How Much is Right For Your BusinessDrivers –
Some Get It, Some Don’t … Why?
Certification – Why Doesn’t the Towing Industry Have Mandatory Certification and Training When Other Industries Do?
The Industry Trend of Buying and Selling Companies — How to Value a Towing Business
The Towing Industry is More than Flatbeds and Wreckers Nowadays — The Importance of Trailers, DTUs, Off-road Equipment, Etc.
And there will be additional “bonus” shows throughout the season. Visit towbusinesspodcast.com
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The Association of Professional Towers — Ohio joined with Miller Industries for a two-day advanced heavy-duty training class June 11 and 12 in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Miller Industries instructor Tom Luciano was on hand to teach industry best practices in the classroom and hands-on.
The training event was sponsored by Miller Industries, Matheny Tow Trucks and Zips.com.
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In today's video Trent Jr shows up to what sounded like a simple winchout but ended up being a little more complicated... Thanks for watching as always LIKE, ...
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In today's video Darl initially responds to a CHP call of a 40ft diesel pusher that had a front steer tire blowout causing it to crash into the center divider on the 10 ...
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The Corpus Christi, Texas, police department issued 36 tickets and impounded one vehicle during a special enforcement operation of the state’s move over law on Monday, July 15.
The two-hour operation was assisted by Apollo Towing Services of Corpus Christi.
Texas law requires drivers to move over a lane for emergency vehicles that includes police, fire, ambulances and tow trucks, or slow to 20 mph under the speed limit.
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A driver was driving while he was a bit sleepy. Unfortunately he was on a highway while doing so and he fell asleep and drove his truck off the exit ramp into a ...
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Global mobility and roadside assistance platform Urgently has introduced Collision Logistics Management
designed to provide a more efficient, transparent and cost-saving alternative to existing accident scene and secondary towing processes, and a better overall experience for insurers and their policyholders.Urgently Collision Logistics Management leverages advanced technology with collision protocols to improve transparency and efficiency through each step of the process — insurance, OEM, rental, fleet and repair — thereby reducing costs and lowering the need for secondary clearances.
The Collision Logistics Management platform integrates with FNOL, telematics, connected car platforms and partners. The services provided by Urgently are a major component of a larger software system that includes insurance carriers, OEMs, telematics platforms and FNOL partners.
Future enhancements will include the ability to leverage vehicle telematics data and automated crash notifications (ACN) information to make real-time decisions at First Notice of Loss, leading to more efficient collision logistics processes in the future.
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In today's video Trent Jr takes the rotator out for a quick and simple winchout of a tractor-trailer. Enjoy! Thanks for watching as always LIKE, COMMENT, ...
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How often have you seen someone just gushing over a baby? Saying things like, “Oh, he’s so cute,” or “He looks just like his dad.”
Then, when they reach their teenage years, what a different story — the eye-rolling parents with looks of exasperation because they don’t know what to do about the mood swings, defiance, and the where did my loving, little boy go? Then, as if overnight, they grow up to be adults and at 18 graduate high school and leave home.
I’m on a scholarship committee that directs scholarships to students from families in the towing and recovery industry. I thought my “job” would be easy, but I found it definitely is not.
The hardest part of the process was when reviewing applications and the applicant didn’t complete or send in all of the requirements. It broke my heart to see that happen. Writing a letter to inform the applicant of that was very hard for me to do.
The good news is, all of the applicants proved to be wonderful, young adults who not only come from great towing families but excel in their studies and are involved in their communities, sports, clubs and churches — some while holding down jobs.
To read their letters to the committee was heart-warming. To me, their goals and dreams were a reminder of the hope all of them bring to make our world a better place. It made me wonder why we always hear about the bad things young people do, and why we don’t give more shout-outs to these great students? They really are the cream of the crop, and the promise of some awesome, future leaders.
While not all children want to be involved in the towing and recovery industry, let’s encourage and support them in whatever they want to do or be. I know you’re raising some great kids — keep up the good work.
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The man accused of stabbing a tow operator to death near Woodside, Calif., on June 18 has plead not guilty and requests to represent himself in court.
Malik Dosouqi, 26, is suspected of luring tow operator John Pekipaki, 31, to a remote location and stabbing him. Officers discovered mortally-wounded Pekipaki while investigating the previous, fatal stabbing of Pacifica, Calif., taxi driver Abdulmalek Nasher near the same location. Nasher is believed to have also been lured to the area by Dosouqi.
Dosouqi has been charged with two counts of murder with enhancements and if convicted could face the death penalty
A hearing has been scheduled for July 17 regarding Dosouqi’s request for self representation with a preliminary hearing to be held the following day.
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Gerry Mead, executive director of innovation at Phillips Industries, discusses the challenges fleets face when it comes to properly specifying and maintaining liftgates.
designed to provide a more efficient, transparent and cost-saving alternative to existing accident scene and secondary towing processes, and a better overall experience for insurers and their policyholders.
From TowTimes.com - Florida Roadside Assistance Ranger Injured in Roadside Crash
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The driver of a Florida State Farm roadside assistance tow truck and a stranded motorist were involved in a crash on the Howard Franklin Bridge that joins St. Petersburg to Tampa.
Adam Lopez, 29, of Tampa had pulled over to assist a motorist with a disabled vehicle when the approaching driver of a tractor-trailer swerved to avoid the tow truck and disabled vehicle. Attempting to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer, another vehicle swerved onto the bridge shoulder and struck the State Farm truck, which then struck the disabled vehicle. Both vehicles erupted into flames.
Lopez and a passenger in the disabled vehicle have been hospitalized with serious injuries.
The driver of the tractor-trailer did not stop at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol asks anyone with information to call 813-559-1800.
A full report can be found on Patch St. Pete, Fla.
View the full article and more on TowTimes.com