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Hal Kresser Memorial

By Scott Fowler Hal was born May 12, 1949. He grew up in the city of Mt. Healthy, Ohio where he spent his time building...

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...

Things No One Told Me About Towing

In the last article, I told you about using my business skills to build a business plan for my company.  We learned a lot...

Interview with Jerr-Dan® VP & General Manager Bob Nelson

This past month, I got the opportunity to talk with Jerr-Dan’s current Vice President & General Manager Bob Nelson. I met Bob earlier at...

Do you and your people meet the qualifications to be called...

I’ve been told I’m abrupt and a little brash – I prefer the idea that I’m a realist and I call things like I...

Warrior Winch Check for Survivor Fund

Spotlight on Bimson Power Bimson Power’s generous donation to the Survivor Fund. Jeff Bimson, President of Bimson Power, committed 1% of online sales to the survivor...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to our valued vendors and Tow Professionals! I start off this new year with a heart that is filled! Tow Professional...

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...

Start Planning for the New Year Now!

It’s time to start planning for the new year.  With a new president coming into office, hopefully it will make 2025 a good year...

What Happens When a Disaster Hits?

Just when you thought that spring is here and it’s time to take off with the business, we get hit with a major disaster. ...

What will 2021 hold for the Towing Industry?

Well, we survived 2020, but not without a lot of pain and suffering.  No tow shows, companies going out of business, owners cutting employees. ...

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...

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,...

Out of Gas

My wife and I were riding down the road the other day. As we passed no less than ten gas stations, we could not...

Zip’s Heavy Duty Axle Tie-down Kit for Front Tows

Keep your underlift tight to the front axle on any heavy-duty front tow with this Grade 70 chain kit from Zip's. This three-piece kit...