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rreschran

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  1. Thanks Ron ... In many articles I've read, his name and that of the rescuing officer weren't part of the narrative. Thank you Mark for your Heroic efforts.
  2. Living true to the name "HERO", I salute this highway tow operator who risked his life to rescue a perfect stranger who rushed to the burning Jeef and taking her to safety before the fire spread. If anyone knows the HERO tow operator's name, please share it here. Congratulations Sir, you truly are a hero.
  3. I don't have a link and info is minimal from Orange County Florida, operator struck early this AM and killed parked legally and stationary, wet pavement by an out of control pickup. Tower allegedly standing on the shoulder. Add this incident to that "one in six" debate.
  4. Congratulations Mark. I welcome any program that helps to bring professionalism and standardization to the industry, but is it another online program that doesn't include include hands-on training?
  5. Let the "Great and Unpopular Debate"begin. Who will step-up with what data proves this statement correct? "One every six days", can't be factual based on what data HASN'T been collected over the years. What's being presented by industry personalities, insurance companies, responder safety networks or interested individuals, can NEVER accurately depict the totality of the towing and recovery industry. Lists aren't "apples to apples" and don't represent the same details or the inclusion of tire technicians and roadside mechanics counted as tow operator strikes ... they're NOT tow operators. That info may be true to "predestrian strikes" on the highway, but they're not towers. I belive there's NO exact number collected in the 106-years since the tow truck' being invented. While I'll agree there were month and years where tower's were killed days apart even two on the same day in different states, that doesn't reflect the entirety or accuracy of the numbers killed as that statement suggests. Perhaps someone ... anyone can provide a link that provides accurate data? Anybody? That's the challenge ! ! ! R.
  6. Start with attending WreckMaster training by finding a class in New York. Look for a well-established tow company that is willing to teach you proper Ron techniques. If you can make the trip to Baltimore, attend the American Towman Exposition tow show to learn training opportunities.
  7. In memory of tow operator, Shaun Riddle, killed when struck by Amtrak train, December 2012, Carlsbad, California. RIP Shaun. R.
  8. Good video that mentions tow operator dangers. This topic surfaces every now and then. There's more than many reasons debris is seen on the highway, not always the fault of tow truck drivers. Motorists should be more concerned with responders working on highway shoulder. Thanks CHP for sticking up for towers on this one. R.
  9. Thanks for the effort Ron. One can only do so much right?
  10. There are plenty of reasons a car may not be discovered as stolen. If the lien process doesn't find it, it's not the tow company's fault or if tge owner fails to update their contact info. There's more to this story than what's being told.
  11. Like Mr. Borowski, schedule permitting. R.
  12. Christine and I are making the 2,630 mile journey from Southern California. We're looking forward to seeing you all. R&C
  13. Arguing with these FAA idiots is designed to illicit you into assaulting them. Ignore them and don't get sucked into their game. It's easy to ignore when towers go about their business.
  14. Here's wishing you better days Terry towards a speedy recovery. R.
  15. That's good information Eric ... thanks for getting it to the masses.
  16. I too remember old Tow411 participation herein, but it seems there's just a few of old timers who stay involved. For me ... reading tow industry news is a way to stay on top of what's going on. With being here on the west coast, unless I read about events and incidents elsewhere, I have no idea as to what hot topics are in the news throughout the US and abroad. I appreciate reading industry news. R.
  17. The newscaster said, "In the past year, he has had more than twenty close calls." Really ? ? ? ?" This video is a great example of why the industry needs a huge "culture change" in on-highway safety and the way tower's work white-line incidents. If a single tower has twenty similar situations like young Andy speaks about, it's my opinion he spends too much time working the white-line side. On-scene survival means working quickly enough to attach safety straps and chain to move forward to a wide space, or off the first exit and complete tie-down or strapping away from these D-fools piloting a 4,000-pound weapon. Does the lack of total tie-down or safety chains violate vehicle code law, sure, and it's commendable tower's think that way ... BUT ... could a 1/2 modified attachment save a tower's life? So, answer me this ... if a tower was nearly struck, why wouldn't they change the method (and techniques) that just might change their destiny? To that point I offer this old ditty, "I'd rather be tried by twelve than carried by six." R.
  18. Note: While on-scene safety is always a priority consideration. tow operators have no authority to order or control another person's actions.
  19. Rest in peace John Elliott Buell, tow truck owner/operator drowned 1942 attempting to recover a vehicle in the Potomack River, MD.
  20. Christine and I send prayers to you from southern California. R&C
  21. Ugh ... Not again ? ? ? ? Dealing with first amentment auditors like this guy is simple. JUST IGNORE HIM ! ! ! Once you respond to anything he or they say that get's under your skin and you react, they've baited you into their misguided representation. From what the video showed, not one of the officers had anything to do with him. Sometimes it takes great fortitude to simple get the job done and walk away. R.
  22. Hi Cal ... welcome to the site. As a new member to the industry, I'm sure your brain is working overtime in learning the ins and outs of the industry. Since you're not too far from Las Vegas (700-miles) from the bay, hop on Southwest Airlines and attend American Towman's, Las Vegas Tow Show, September 21 through 23, to see all the industry related bling and toys offered. Especially true to new start-up companies, you can go face-to-face with many of the industry's insurance providers and lenders who have booths there. There's plenty to see there and I'm sure you'll have a great time. Here's the show link: http://www.lasvegastowshow.com/ Good luck on your business. R.
  23. With no audio on the second video, don't assume the white Nissan and its occupants are part of this shooting scenario. This part of San Diego is a very rough neighborhood and these thugs, guns, drugs and violence are a regular occurrance. Great arrest and kudo's to SDPD. Here's hoping that this repo or PPI is above board and the shooter is eventually identified. R.
  24. Yeah ... this is scary and ... it happens all the time. Too many towers aren't adequately trained in vehicle recovery, or Hollywood techniques were at play. While I wasn't there, I'm sure there was a better alternative to working this recovery in such haphazard manner and slamming it down on the carrier. I'm sure there's plenty of behind the scene bragging going on. I've got this one filed in my archives entitled, "What NOT to do!"
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