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The Ghost in the Ledger: The True Cost of an Idle...

By: Mr. Industry In this business, we love the sound of a diesel engine cranking over. To a veteran tower, that rhythmic thrum isn’t just...

Billing for Safety: Why the Firebox Is a Justified and Essential...

Towing professionals operate in one of the most demanding sectors of transportation. With the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs), that challenge now includes...

Midwest Truck_Ron Pratt Copy of Safety Corner- Tow Professional- HAAS Alert

Thanks for tuning in to this issue’s Safety Corner powered by HAAS Alert. Remember: SAFETY IS NOT A FEATURE, IT IS A RESPONSIBILITY! Today, we...

Looking Ahead in 2026

Diesel engines and amber lights have long characterized our industry. However, if you are a tow company owner looking to thrive in 2026 and beyond,...

New JD35/40 Ton Rotator from Jerr-Dan® Expands Heavy-Duty Recovery Options

For Handling Diverse Challenges in Towing & Recovery Operations Hagerstown, MD (October 17, 2025) — Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading manufacturer of towing and...

Doing It Right: Partnering with the Florida Highway Patrol, Guardian Fleet...

By Jason Giddens, JB Tow Truck Accessories In the towing industry, safety and professionalism go hand in hand. I’ve always believed that if you’re going...

Collin’s Dollies Tunnel Boxes

Collins has long provided super high quality, premium, custom built Tunnel Boxes for the towing industry.  Collins Tunnel Boxes come with steel or aluminum...

Big D’s Fabrication Heavy-duty Tow Dollies, the right tools to get...

Big D’s Fabrication is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty towing equipment that is designed and “Made for TOWER’S by TOWER’S” for the towing...

Retirement – Not What It’s Cracked Up To Be

Before selling things, particularly a tow company, there’s lots to do.  When I was ready to sell our tow company, I had to prepare...

What’s not at Tow Show

It’s been several years since I’ve been to a Tow Show.  This past weekend there was a tow show in Dallas, so I decided...

You’re Not Alone

I look back at my career in towing and realized that I have accomplished a lot.  I’ve had the opportunity to write articles for...

Q2 2025 Industry Update for Jerr-Dan Dealers & Customers

From the Desk of Bob Nelson Q2 2025 Industry Update for Jerr-Dan Dealers & Customers As we move into the heart of 2025, I want to...

What Makes a Medium-Duty Chassis Ideal for the Tow Industry?

In the tow and recovery industry, time, reliability, and comfort are more than preferences, they're requirements. For fleet owners, operators, and drivers, the choice...

Advanced Track Solutions, LLC.

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of vehicle transportation, efficiency, safety, and innovation are key.  ResQTrack emerges as a groundbreaking solution, catering to the needs of...

TRAA Applauds Nomination of Derek Barrs as FMCSA Administrator

TRAA proudly applauds the nomination of Derek Barrs as Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). With an extensive background in highway...

Tow Truck Coalition Calls on Congress to Revoke California’s De...

Regulations Have Proven Economically and Technologically Infeasible April 7, 2025, Sacramento: A national coalition of state towing and recovery truck associations is urging Members of...