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Chicken lights, chrome, and electronic doo-dads, but very little,...

When I was stationed in Korea, I went to the Philippines to evaluate a military exercise.Ā  I saw something I’d never seen, and they...

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 ā€œMade for TOWER’S by TOWER’Sā€ for the towing...

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 inĀ 2026 and beyond,...

It was only for a minute…

I realize that in my job, I see a lot of doom and gloom and negativity – and that makes more jaded than most...

Are You Allergic to Training?

It’s time to be honest with yourself.Ā  Are you or your lead drivers allergic to training? Are you afraid you’ll learn something or attend...

Negative Behavior Correction

As a follow-up to last issue’s article about negative behavior, complaining, and other detrimental activities your employees may be engaging in, I want to...
expert witness, James E. Lewis

Make the most of Covid 19 Downtime and unusual circumstances

When Covid 19 surfaced, most of us thought it would go away quickly and wouldn’t put much of a dent in our businesses –...

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...

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...

New JD35/40 Ton Rotator from Jerr-DanĀ® 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...

It’s Time to Work on Words and Attitudes

While we’re still dealing with limited business and strange social distancing restrictions, I’m hoping we can pass on some information that may help you...

We Tame the Cold Like Nobody Else

Each winter, the news is awash with shocking features on, you guessed it, cold weather and snowy conditions. The part they spend little time...

A Mentor

My parents both grew up during the Great Depression, with my mom being 8 years old and my dad being 16 when the stock...

Trifecta!

A trifecta is usually a good thing. In the gambling world, it means that you’ve hit progressively three times in a row.Ā Ā Trifecta is a...

PROTECT YOURSELF WITH SITUATIONAL AWARENESS!

In the past few weeks, a tow driver in Texas was shot and killed by two men at an apartment complex in Houston.Ā  Another...

Yes, OSHA applies to the towing industry

Have you ever heard of terms like ā€œgeneral dutyā€ and ā€œmultiple employer liability,ā€ along with ā€œmultiple employer worksiteā€? I hadn’t either until I worked...