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Midwest Regional Tow Show

Let me tell you about an event called the Midwest Regional Tow Show that is celebrating our 48th annual fun, family-friendly show full of...

2026 TPRNC Mid Atlantic Tow Expo

The North Carolina Tow Show last year was a blast! TRPNC‘s Mid-Atlantic Tow Expo is held in Raliegh, NC at the Jim Graham Center....

Hino Trucks Introduces Battery Electric Medium-Duty Truck at the ACT Expo

NOVI, Mich. - Hino Trucks introduced the all-new Le Series battery electric vehicle (BEV) at ACT Expo 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to reducing...

National Safety Month – Traffic Commander

Safety means survival for those working between the white lines Close calls and near misses are stark reminders for anyone working between the white lines...

Missed Calls, Missed Revenue: Why Holly’s Towing Dispatch is the Premier...

In the towing industry, we know firsthand that every missed call can cost more than just one job. It can hurt customer satisfaction, damage...

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-DanÂŽ 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...