Insightful Talk Archives - Tow Professional

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

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:37:08 +0000

Towing professionals operate in one of the most demanding sectors of transportation. With the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs), that challenge now includes managing new levels of risk, specifically, the fire hazards and containment requirements of compromised EVs. A damaged EV isn’t like any other vehicle. It can enter thermal runaway hours, days or […]

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

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:36:10 +0000

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 are speaking with Ron Pratt, Vice President of Midwest Truck Sales & Service in Scott City, MO, to learn more about the importance of Safety in the towing, recovery, and […]

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Looking Ahead in 2026

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:33:34 +0000

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, you must accept a fundamental truth. We are no longer just in the business of towing and recovery. We are in the business of compliance, technology, and customer experience. The towing landscape is […]

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

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:33:05 +0000

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 recovery equipment, introduces its new JD35/40 Ton Rotator, designed to bridge the gap between existing heavy-duty recovery equipment by combining proven technologies with new operator-focused updates. “The introduction of the […]

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Doing It Right: Partnering with the Florida Highway Patrol, Guardian Fleet and Tow Professional Magazine to Promote Safer Vehicle Securement

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:31:37 +0000

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 to do something, do it the right way — the safest way. That mindset is what led me to recently partner with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) to create a […]

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Collin’s Dollies Tunnel Boxes

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:30:01 +0000

Collins has long provided super high quality, premium, custom built Tunnel Boxes for the towing industry. Collins Tunnel Boxes come with steel or aluminum construction and weatherproof, flush-mounted doors. Optionally, polished aluminum diamond plate and stainless-steel trims are available. Contact us at sales@collinsdollies.com and we’ll work together to build you the perfect tunnel boxes for […]

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

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:28:59 +0000

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 and recovery industry. Located in Green Bay, WI the company crafts custom-engineered truck dollies and accessories tailored to meet the demanding needs of tow operators. Big D’s Fabrication offers a range […]

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Retirement – Not What It’s Cracked Up To Be

BLP MEDIA — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:04:00 +0000

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 for the sale. Here’s a list of a few things I had to address: Find a good lawyer to work on the contract. When I decided to sell it, since it […]

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What’s not at Tow Show

BLP MEDIA — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:23:23 +0000

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 to go. Since I was one of the founders of Southwest Tow Association and this association played a big part of the show I thought it I would go and see […]

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You’re Not Alone

BLP MEDIA — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:38:12 +0000

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 Tow Times, American Towman Magazine, and Tow Professional Magazine for the past 11 years. At a variety of trade shows, I held seminars and trained hundreds of towers in how to […]

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