Yes, OSHA applies to the towing industry
Have you ever heard of terms like “general duty” and “multiple employer liability,” along with “multiple employer worksite”? I hadn’t either until I worked...
Hiring & Firing Tactics That Might Just Get You Sued
Times have changed, so have people. Hiring and firing used to be simple and straightforward.
Lawyers now advertise on television, the internet, and the radio...
FlowStop Products Tailored to Your Spill Response & Remediation Needs
“Spill Response and Remediation” became a service offered by Piedmont Environmental Response Team, “PERT,” in the early 90’s in Charlotte, NC. The company was...
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...
What a World We Live In!
During the last election, we all heard people say if this person or that person wins, I’m leaving the country. Well, no one has...
Auto Data Direct
The 2019 Legislative sessions in Florida and Georgia brought substantial change to tow and wrecker operators in those states. But Auto Data Direct has...
The Joy of Towing – A Medical Worker’s Second Career
By Matthew C. Fueston
Today, Christina drives a Jerr-Dan MPL-40 for Action Towing of Aurora, Colorado. Talking to her, the joy shines through—this is a...
Speed up Towing and Recovery Processes with Updated “Tow Buddy”
The original “Tow Buddy” debuted at the 2019 Florida Tow Show and was the talk of the show! Since then, the versatile Tow Buddy...
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...
Problems Need Addressed – Tow Companies vs. Motor Clubs
When I sold my business, I wanted to stay in the industry. So, I started to hold seminars at tow shows. As I would...
Proactive Training or the School of Hard Knocks?
I’ve been told I’m abrupt and a little brash. I prefer the idea that I’m a realist; therefore, I call things like I see...
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...
Keep Driving Forward… Conversations About the Future with Industry Leaders
Lee, Matt and Martin Giles, Atlanta Wrecker Sales, Chesnee, SC & Athens, GA
JERR-DAN: Besides sales, excellent customer service, and so on, what do you...
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...
Selling Your Business
If you have been following my business over the past few articles, you can see that I have had a lot of exposure in...
The Second-Best Tow Show is On
Good News!
The Second-Best Tow Show is On
Yes, that’s right! I believe the Florida Tow Show, put on by the good towers from Florida PWOF,...
