The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum announced that a fully outfitted 2025 International service truck has been donated to headline its October fundraising auction. The gift was made by Gina Johns in memory of her late husband, Irvin Johns of Suburban Towing — a respected figure in the towing and recovery industry who will be inducted posthumously into the Museum’s Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 the following evening.
The truck will sell at no reserve, with proceeds split equally between the Museum’s general operations and the Survivor Fund, which supports the families of towing and recovery professionals who have lost their lives in the line of service.
Built on a 2025 International MV chassis with a Cummins diesel engine and Allison automatic transmission, the truck carries a Zip’s 108″ Road Service Heavy-Duty Smart Body and is equipped for heavy-duty roadside and fleet service. Its build includes onboard welding and air power, hydraulic power take-off, a complete tire-service package, fuel transfer, jump-start capability, and a comprehensive hand-tool and recovery kit. Scene-safety equipment is a highlight, featuring a SafeAll Traffic Commander message board and arrow stick, Whelen warning lights, scene lighting, and a rear-vision camera system.
