Industry News Archives - Tow Professional

Big D’s Fabrication Offers Heavy-Duty Tow Dollies—Because Using the Right Tools Makes a Difference!

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:09:17 +0000

Big D’s Fabrication is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty towing equipment that is designed and “Made for TOWERS 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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The Collins G7X Super Dolly: A Heavy Duty Answer for a Hard Job

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:07:23 +0000

In the challenging world of professional towing, where every recovery can be anything between a routine job to a high-stakes ordeal, equipment must do more than merely function—it must provide real-world value and help you get the job done. The Collins G7X Super Dolly is a purpose-built response to that reality. Originally engineered with input […]

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Kanister Industries Front Recovery Unit

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:05:53 +0000

Kanister Industries has engineered a game changer for the market with the new great-looking bumper that features an integrated front recovery unit. This unit provides a recovery range exceeding 180 degrees, ensuring even spooling of the winch cable, regardless of the pull direction. The patented trunnion sheave head & front winch release enable fast and […]

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ResQTrack: The Future of Vehicle Recovery and Transport

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:04:27 +0000

The automotive landscape is undergoing a radical shift. The rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs), complex electronic transmissions, and high-value luxury designs has made traditional towing methods-relying on winches, dollies, and chassis contact-increasingly obsolete and high-risk. ResQTrack introduces a paradigm shift: a tire-only interface recovery system that eliminates mechanical stress, body damage, and the need for […]

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Smarter, Safer, Connected: How Motorola Solutions WAVE Anchors the Tow Fleet Ecosystem

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:26 +0000

Towing operations run on split-second decisions. A driver needs backup at roadside, a yard manager needs to confirm who’s on-site after hours, and a dispatcher needs to reach every truck on the road, instantly, no matter what device that driver is carrying. Those are the problems Motorola Solutions WAVE PTX was built to solve, and […]

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Bob Nelson’s Q3 Industry Update

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:58:58 +0000

As we move into the second half of the year, I’m encouraged by what we’re seeing across the towing and recovery market. A recap of what’s happened For the past several quarters, dealer inventory has remained at healthy levels. One of the indicators I watch most closely is dealer floor-plan utilization, and that has stayed […]

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Gina Johns Donates Custom Service Truck to Towing Museum in Memory of Irvin Johns

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:57:44 +0000

The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum announced that a fully outfitted 2025 International service truck has been donated to headline its October fundraising auction. The gift was made by Gina Johns in memory of her late husband, Irvin Johns of Suburban Towing — a respected figure in the towing and recovery […]

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Reduce physical effort with this driveline kit from SafeAll

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:55:09 +0000

Take the strain out of driveshaft removal with the SafeAll Driveline Pro and Driveline Breaker Tool Kit at Zip’s AW Direct. Built for heavy-duty tow operators and truck mechanics, this pair of innovative tools safely supports and removes commercial truck driveshafts for towing or repairs, reducing heavy lifting and helping to prevent injuries. The Driveline […]

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Hide-A-Lift

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:51:18 +0000

Hide-A-Lift was established in 1998 in a small town in the Northwest corner of Iowa. Needing a way to tow cars from place to place, then owner and now salesman Lee Bomgaars came up with an idea for the first underlift and things took off from there. Hide-A-Lift, located in Doon, Ia., is owned by […]

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More Than Lifting: Four Decisions That Shape Every Successful Recovery

BLP MEDIA — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:48:38 +0000

Provided by Jerr-Dan Corp. As recovery work becomes more complex, experienced operators know that successful outcomes depend on more than lifting capacity. They depend on the decisions made before, during and throughout every recovery. Heavy-duty recovery is often measured by the equipment on the scene — lifting capacity, boom reach or the size of the […]

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