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To Our Friends in the Towing and Recovery Industry

As we close out 2025, I wanted to take a moment to share an update and a few reflections on where we stand today...

9TH Annual Slow Down, Move Over Rally

On December 7th, Wes Passmore of Classic Towing & Automotive held the 9th annual rally for “Slow Down, Move Over to honor fallen towers...

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...

New Air Hammer Powered Hub Puller Cuts Wheel Hub Removal Time...

PITTSBURGH, PA — — Professional technicians now have a faster, cleaner solution for seized wheel hub removal with the release of the new...

Power in Unity: 500,000-Pound Dragline Recovery in Florida

On July 17, 2025, a high-stakes recovery operation unfolded in Florida, when a 500,000-pound dragline slipped off its loading shelf inside an active mining...

Faster Response, Safer Roads: Motorola WAVE Push-to-Talk for Towing Professionals

In the towing and recovery business, every second counts. Whether you’re responding to a stranded driver on a busy interstate, coordinating a multi-vehicle accident...

Common Car Carrier Mistakes

You have a lot to consider when purchasing a new car carrier for your business. Bed length, truck capacity, bed material and equipment upgrades...

NEW Preventing Roadside & Work Zone Deaths Act

TRAA is thrilled to share that the bipartisan Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Death Act (H.R.2992) has officially been introduced! Many of you will...

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...

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...