Junk Car Buyer Academy USA, become a skilled Automotive Recycler
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One of the most valuable products that businesses and consumers recycle today is scrap metal. If you think about all the products you use in your home, from small items like clothing hangers to large appliances, we all utilize items throughout our day that consist of metals that can be recycled. One of the most recycled items in the United States are automobiles, aka junk cars. Every year millions and millions of cars reach the end of their life span and generate over $30 billion in revenue. These automobiles do not just show up at the doorsteps of recycling companies. Junk Car Buyers bring them.
We specialize in teaching individuals how to create and maintain a successful Junk Car business. In this 5-module course, students will be introduced to important terminology and how to create, market, and maximize revenue with zero to little startup cost. The significant part about this course is that we offer an online platform that provides 24/7 access to the curriculum, instructional videos, and many other tools and resources. The courses are easy to understand and developed for all educational backgrounds.
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The Energy Security Agency – Guidance for EV Risks and Federal Compliance.
It is no secret there are more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road today, and that number will skyrocket in the next year. With OEMs such as Ford and Chevy giving public commitments to electric vehicles, including the iconic Ford Mustang and F-150, the number of HEV will outnumber traditional combustible engines sooner than you think. With no end in sight for rising gas prices, consumers are looking to electric vehicles for both fuel savings and environmental concerns.Â
The problem for tow and recovery professionals is you will interact with electric vehicles more and more. There are definite hazards and risks that you must be prepared to deal with to keep you and your staff safe from the dangers of damaged electrical systems, and the real possibility of thermal runaway after the incident is over. Stored energy is a real concert when dealing with damaged electric vehicles with high voltage systems. A quick Google search will produce dozens of articles about hybrid/electric vehicles catching fire hours and days after an incident, even after the fire department has extinguished the flames. Several storage lots and buildings had catastrophic losses due to EVâs reigniting on property.Â
Because of these risks, and the increasing frequency of tow operators interacting with electric and hybrid vehicles, new federal standards designed to protect people and property have been set forth by NTSB, NHTSA, NFPA, and SAE. They call on tow operators to seek guidance and have risk analysis conducted by third party experts. Compliance with these standards is crucial from both a safety and liability standpoint. If something goes south, you do not want to be holding the hat of non-compliance when the courts and insurance companies start their investigations into what went wrong.Â
Fortunately, the Energy Security Agency is here to help you stay safe and in compliance at no cost to you! In fact, if you enroll in our ESA Partner Program, we will pay you for each risk analysis we complete on the electric vehicles you tow. Our 24/7 response center is a phone call away to provide risk analysis of the vehicle and expert guidance on how to properly handle any electric vehicle you may come in contact.Â
Risk analyses are easy to complete. Simply call the ESA at 1-855-ESA-SAFE and our trained Risk Agents will ask you questions about your vehicle, and any damage it sustained. They will then send you a link to upload photos of the vehicle right from your phone. The agent will assign a risk level of green, yellow, or red, and provide guidance on how to interact with the vehicle.
To receive this free risk analysis and guidance service, tow operators need to go ESAâs website EnergySecurityAgency.com and sign up under the risk analysis section. Remember, there is no cost to you or your organization
The 2021 Tennessee Tow Show
Attendees from Tennessee and surrounding states gathered in Chattanooga, Tenn., October 6 through 10 for the Tennessee Tow Show hosted by the Tennessee Tow Truck Association and Tow Times magazine.
The show, which coincided with the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum Weekend, kicked off Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 and 7, at the Chattanooga Convention Center with a well-attended, two-day training class covering the Essentials of Light-duty Towing by the Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) and instructor Shane Coleman.Â
Free registration and exhibits opened Friday, along with industry seminars that included a safety symposium and towing incident management training. Evening festivities featured the annual Hall of Fame Meet and Greet and Fundraising Auction and the Dave Jones Leadership Award presentation, in which Michigan tow company owner and industry safety advocate Bill Giorgis gratefully accepted the honor. Attendees were also treated to a Southern Hospitality Night with free food, drinks and entertainment.
Saturday morning the Wall of the Fallen Unveiling ceremony was held at the International Towing Museum where, in a moving ceremony, the names of 41 tow operators who lost their lives in the line of service were added to the memorial wall.Â
Free attendance to show exhibits opened at 11 a.m. The show floor included rows of polished trucks entered in the beauty competition, which this year featured more categories to win, and cash prizes powered by Ford Trucks. The day closed with the 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner.Â
Sunday morningâs Annual Museum Member Meeting and Breakfast concluded the showâs activities.
The Tennessee Tow Show thanks its generous sponsors, exhibitors and attendees, all who make this successful event possible.
Visit tennesseetowshow.com for more about this yearâs show, and for upcoming information about the 2022 show in Chattanooga.Â
The Tru-Hitch™ Fifth Wheel Towing and Recovery Device solves this problem!
Drivers are responsible for overloads! Heavy duty towing is a huge responsibility for the operator, the equipment owner and the manufacturer who certifies the tow truck to a safe and attainable GCW (gross combination weight). The operator relies on the axle ratings provided on the certification label to prevent unsafe overloading. The label is affixed to the driver side door jamb of every truck.
It is the operatorâs responsibility to know the axle weights and tare weight of the tow truck in order to accurately estimate what the loaded (gross) weight will be when the towed vehicle is hooked up and lifted for transport. The certification label on the towed vehicle can help in estimating its axle weights.
The percentage of lifted weight of the towed vehicle transferred from the front axle of the tow truck to the rear axle of the tow truck can easily be calculated. Divide the distance from the center of the rear axle set to the rear lift point on the under lift by the distance from the front axle to the center of the rear axle set (wheel base set). Â
Visit www.truhitch.com for more information, or call 860-379-7772 to order your Tru-Hitch today.
Speedbinders
Speedbinders add efficiency, ergonomic advancement, and longevity to load securement and tie-down applications. We asked Joe Spelman, assistant product manager at The Crosby Group, how they do it.
Trucking professionals are leveraging the advantages of the Speedbinders Torque Drive product line that has recently been added to the portfolio offered by The Crosby Group, a leading global manufacturer of lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware.
US-based Speedbinders, a designer and manufacturer of pioneering load binders for heavy-duty load securement, was acquired by The Crosby Group this spring. The drill-operated Speedbinders not only provide faster tie-down and release times for drivers but also improve ergonomics and reduce strain injuries.
The product is targeted at anyone who operates, services, and maintains trucks and trailers. A broad range of professionals in equipment rental, manufacturing, steel, haulage, recovery, and logging have already leveraged its benefitsâand The Crosby Group will widen utilization much further.
Solutions include the torque drive load binders, which use a portable power drill to secure loads, eliminating the need for repetitive, manual operations common with lever and ratchet binders. The product is available in three sizes:
⢠5/16â-3/8â: working load limit (WLL) = 6,600 lb. (for 5/16â G70 chain)
⢠3/8â-1/2â: WLL = 9,200 lb. (for 3/8â G70 chain)
⢠1/2â-5/8â: WLL = 13,000 lb. (for 1/2â G70 chain)
Joe Spelman, assistant product manager at The Crosby Group, said: âThe Torque Drive technology enhances worker safety and improves productivity for drivers, it is a winning combination! The reasons to choose a Speedbinder over a regular binder are many and include the fact that theyâre quicker and easier to use; they save time and money; and strain injuries are dramatically reduced. Speedbinders provide additional opportunities for our valued channel partners, and together, we are bringing this innovation to end users worldwide.â
User Guide
You must own / operate a drill to use Speedbinders, but there are some other features that you should be aware of before putting the product to use:
â˘Â Reaction bar: ensure that the handle is firmly against the deck or load. The handle is not a traditional ratchet handle; it is a reaction bar that is loaded with approx. 50 lb. of force. This helps keep the chain tension when driving over bumps, but it is important that the angle of the handle to the deck / load is low to ensure that good contact is retained. The handle is offset to one side to help ensure a low angle. If the handle cannot rest against the deck, it may be flipped to rest against the load instead.
â˘Â Tightening sequence: with the increased tension achieved with the Speedbinder, it is important that the binders are tied down in sequence, tightening the slack first and then pulling to correct tension.
â˘Â Drill operation: the drill will give better rotational torque over an impactâs hitting torque allowing optimal final tension. Ensure that you hold the drill with both hands to counter-act the natural twist of the drill.
Using Speedbinders on your trucks
Commercial truck operators need to make informed decisions about buying and maintaining equipment, while monitoring industry best practices and new technologies. Many of these operators already utilize Crosby shackles, hooks, chains, and other products, while smaller-scale customers that use trucks and farming equipment might be more familiar with the Speedbinder brand itself.
Spelman explained: âWe are excited to strengthen and expand the strong community of Speedbinders users. It was important to us that Steve Helline, founder of Speedbinders, continued to work with us after the acquisition to best support this critical customer base.â Â
Helline responded: âIt has been an incredible journey to see this business from concept to significant adoption and now a partnership with a world leader in load securement. I canât think of a better steward of my business going forward and I look forward to supporting the continued adoption of Speedbinders in the market.â
The Crosby Group has already moved manufacturing operations from Ohio into its facility in Longview, Texas. Regular training sessions are delivered to existing dealers, focusing on the productâs key benefits, starting with safety. Users report that worker compensation claims have been significantly reduced since implementing the product, and their most experience drivers have extended their careers due to the elimination of repetitive ratcheting motion.Â
Operated with a drill
The Crosby Group advises use of specific Milwaukee and DeWalt drills, but Spelman stressed that a high quality 18-20 volt, high-torque drill is ideal for best operation. These drills allow tie-down time reductions by up to three times, resulting in less fuel burned, less maintenance, and further time and money savings. Anybody, regardless of strength, can achieve higher tension than using a traditional binder. This higher tension is achieved by 24:1 gear ratio and continuous torque with equal pull on the chain, resulting in tighter tie-downs, less movement of loads, and reduced risk of binders loosening in transit.
One user said: âI have driven that load more than 700 miles, and I have not had to tighten a single binder downânot a single binder was loose the entire trip. I am completely sold on these binders and will be getting four more to make sure I have enough for all the future loads I will be pulling using my chains and Speedbinders.â
Speedbinders are also suited to use in confined spaces because there is no need to ensure there is enough space for a handle to move. This is particularly useful when working in the middle of steel coils, over equipment, or flat against the deck, which cannot be achieved using traditional ratchet binders. Other advantages include tamper resistance, as a tool is required to loosen loads; and longer life, largely because a sealed gearbox keeps dust, sleet, salt brine, etc. out.Â
Overall, more and more drivers are switching to Speedbinders to add efficiency, ergonomic advancement, and longevity to their load securement and tie-down applications.
About The Crosby Group
The Crosby Group is a global leader in the innovation, manufacturing and distribution of products and services used to make lifting and load securement safer and more efficient, with premier brands such as Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Crosby Straightpoint, Crosby BlokCam, Acco, McKissick, Crosby Feubo, Trawlex, Lebus, and CrosbyIP.
With global engineering, manufacturing, distribution and operations, the company provides a broad range of products and solutions for the most demanding applications with uncompromising quality that exceed industry standards. www.thecrosbygroup.com
TRAAâs Legislative Year in Review
The 2021 new year brought with it a new Congress and a new President to Washington. The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc.ÂŽ (TRAA) is pleased to report that as of this writing in November, the federal infrastructure bill headed to the Presidentâs desk for passage into law includes two of TRAAâs top priorities and excludes two provisions that represented profound threats to the towing industry. TRAA is the industryâs watchdog on Capitol Hill!
Non-Consent Towing Rate Regulation Struck-Down â In August, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced an amendment regarding non-consent rate regulation. Having previously met with TRAA, the Senate Commerce Committeeâs minority staff reached out to TRAA to get our opinion and understanding of the amendment. TRAA was able to quickly analyze the amendment, understand the negative impacts and bad precedent it sets, and articulate our concerns to the staff. This potentially damaging amendment did not make it into the final Senate passed version of the bill.
No Federal Increase to Insurance Liability Coverage (H.R.2687) – One of TRAAâs top priorities this year has been defeating efforts to increase minimum liability coverage for motor carriers, including towers, from $750,000 to $2M. TRAA was a signatory on the February 2021 Truck Insurance Coalition letter to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR-04) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO-06) opposing any increase in minimum liability coverage requirements for motor carriers. TRAA was also an active participant in numerous meetings with Congressional staff as part of the OOIDA Minimum Insurance Requirement Coalition and raised this issue as part of our conversations during our Hill Day meetings in March. This provision was not included in the Senate bill. Given how damaging this insurance burden would have been for towers everywhere, this is a huge win.Â
Apprenticeship Pilot Program for Under-21 CDL Drivers, Provisions from the DRIVE Safe Act (S.659) – The three-year Apprenticeship Pilot Program will allow up to 3,000 CDL holders aged 18 – 20 to drive long-haul in interstate commerce. The program is almost identical to the provisions outlined in the DRIVE Safe Act but as a pilot program overseen by the secretary of transportation. We believe this is a safe and effective way to explore the realities of under 21 drivers engaging in interstate commerce and great for the towing industry as we look to engage and attract more qualified individuals looking for career opportunities.Â
Protecting Roadside First Responders Act (S.1386) – The bill includes the major provisions in the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act. TRAA signed on as a supporter of the bill which orders a federal study of state Move Over Laws to determine which are most effective and how the federal government can partner with states for better enforcement. The provisions also expand the definition of digital alert technology while adding a new section âto pilot and incentivize measures, including optical visibility measures, to increase the visibility of stopped and disabled vehiclesâ. This is another major win for the towing industry as we work to increase safety for all roadside responders and decrease line of duty deaths.Â
These successes were built on years of strategic, targeted hard work. In March, TRAA hosted its 3rd annual â but first virtual – Capitol Hill Days, where TRAA members heard from and met with over forty Members of Congress and staff. Members met with Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-1), a champion of amending regulations that limit towersâ ability to respond effectively on the interstate highway system, Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL-13), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), sponsor of the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act and leading advocate in Congress for move over initiatives.Â
TRAA continues to advocate on your behalf in Washington, including the pending introduction of a Move Over Resolution with bipartisan support and continued advocacy on regulatory issues before agencies such as FMCSA. Effecting change in Washington takes time, energy, resources, planning, and strategic engagement. Our collective efforts are bearing fruit for the industry. During debate of the federal infrastructure bill, committee staff reached out to TRAA to understand what the impacts of potential policy would be to our industry and our input impacted change in the final package. But more work needs to be done. We encourage you to join your peers in our advocacy efforts. Become a TRAA member today and consider participating in our Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day in March 2022. Itâs easier than you think, and weâll help you along the way.
TEC Equipment Expands Representation of Jerr-Dan into Nevada
Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has announced that TEC Equipment, of Portland, Oregon, has expanded their support of Jerr-Dan towing and recovery products into the state of Nevada. TEC Equipment is a truck and trailer dealership with 28 locations in the western U.S. and now represents Jerr-Dan in Nevada from their North Las Vegas and Sparks stores.
Since March of this year, TEC has represented Jerr-Dan from four locations in Northern California. Therefore, the expansion of their Jerr-Dan service footprint into Nevada is a significant increase in their commitment to the brand.
âWe appreciate the confidence that our partners at TEC Equipment have demonstrated in Jerr-Dan by their investment in our mutual success at their two Nevada dealerships,â said Hal Wyatt, director of aftermarket support for Jerr-Dan. âExpanding our partnership with TEC naturally fits the needs of our customer base in the area they serve, and it is good to know that we can depend on TEC to provide our customers with the same industry-leading expertise and service they are already known for.â
Jerr-Dan continues to place an emphasis on distributor network growth to provide customers with a high level of support and today has over 60 locations throughout North America and 15 internationally. To learn more about Jerr-Dan distributors and products, visit www.jerrdan.com.Â
To learn more about TEC Equipment, visit www.tecequipment.com.Â
About Jerr-DanÂ
JerrDan, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is a leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. Its full line includes light-, medium- and heavy-duty carriers and wreckers, industrial transporters and four-car carriers. The company is headquartered in Hagerstown, MD., and its products are backed by industry leading warranties and a strong service network dedicated to the towing professional.
To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs nearly 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in peopleâs lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLGÂŽ, PierceÂŽ, OshkoshÂŽ Defense, McNeilusÂŽ, IMTÂŽ, Jerr-DanÂŽ, Frontline™, OshkoshÂŽ Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller.
For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorp.com.
SPILL DIAPER
Being a 3rd generation recovery professional, I have seen and experienced the pride and dedication provided to this industry. No other industry is expected to immediately drop everything, respond within a 20-minute time frame, provide hard work for the assistance to others, and fight to get paid for it. With all of this, we endure liabilities to provide our services, and many times turn our property from an asset to liability by bringing dripping and leaking vehicles back to our facility. Â
Are you aware that when a customer, or authority having jurisdiction requests for your services, it is a transfer of liability? The request and acceptance turn into an agreement which is a liability transfer. When State Police call for a vehicle accident, they are essentially stating that they have property damage and are requesting for you to recover their property damage, liability. When the vehicle is recovered, you have gained responsibility for the vehicle, including its debris. If the vehicle is leaking liquid debris across town and back to your storage facility, you are the secondary generator being responsible for the contamination due to custody. In return, this is providing contamination into the storm drains and contaminating the drop site facility, many times being your own property. Â
You have the due diligence and responsibility to confine the contamination from the accident, as well as the obligation to reduce any contamination at your facility.Â
Statutes and standards such as âLitter Control Actâ, âWaste Management and Pollution Controlâ, âUnlawful discharges of deleterious substancesâ, âRules Regulating Secondary Containment at Storage and Transfer Facilitiesâ, âRemoving Wrecked or Damaged Vehiclesâ make it your liability at the scene, and while in your custody.
Some annotations from these statues read:
- Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle must remove any substances dropped from the vehicle.Â
- Any person whom drops, or âpermitsâ being dropped upon any highway shall immediately remove the same, or cause it to be removed.
- No person shall throw, deposit, or âpermitâ to be thrown or deposited upon any highway
- Any person who fails to comply with the subsection commits a class C infraction.
These statutes and annotations confirm that if you âallowâ foreign fluids to be spilled or leaked onto a highway, you are committing a misdemeanor.
With the use of the SPILL DIAPER, secondary leaks are contained during your custody. Spill Diaper is a secondary confinement, absorbing 8 gallons or hydrocarbon (oil, gas, diesel), while containing material. The top layer is a general absorbent to absorb antifreeze; middle layer is an oil only absorbent, and the bottom layer is an impermeable backing to not allow fluids to leach through.  With the use of SPILL DIAPER, you are not permitting foreign fluids from depositing along the highway, or to your facility. You will be deducing the potential liabilities and preventing contamination to your storage facility, and or drop site. Per accident you will be compliant and turn your environmental liabilities into a profit, while the generators of the contamination compensate.
Insurance companies have the obligation in their liability policy to pay for their insuredsâÂ
damage to property; being fluids leaking from their vehicle. Spill Diaper could be applied to any vehicle leaking, or having the potential to leak. If a container, being a radiator or fuel tank, is damaged, it is not in factory position and has the potential to leak. This application is mitigation that is billable to the insured. Make it your company policy to not allow damaged or leaking vehicles onto your property without secondary containment. Limit your liability from the accident scene, back to the drop site by not allowing fluids to drip and leak across the public way. Looking forward, keep your property as an asset vs a liability. Â
For more information visit www.spilldiaper.com or calll 217-712-0357
DRIVERS are the down fall
I have been talking to tow companies all over the country, and we are all in agreement that our industry is in trouble. We talked about some of the many problems we face and here are a few:
1. We know the price of gas is high
2. We know itâs hard to find a truck and if you order a new one its months away from being built
3. We know there is someone trying to buy all the dispatch software companies
4. We know the towing industry media doesnât get along
5. We know there is legislation that is constantly impacting the way we do business
6. We know state and national associations could do a better job addressing industry problems
7. We know tow companies that compete in a given market will never get along.
Iâm sure there are other problems that each state faces that impact their business but our biggest obstacle to overcome in each state is the lack of drivers. In the past month I have been to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada and Arizona. The main topic of conversation is lack of drivers.
Ten years ago when you needed a driver you just stole him from his competitor, you ran ads in newspapers or a friend would refer them to you. Those days are gone. Back in the day when I needed a driver I would go to a Home Depot or a super market and find a person that looked like the kind of person I wanted working for me. Clean cut with minimal tattoos that I would not have a problem putting in front of my customers.
he background checks were usually completed by the stores I recruited from along with the drug testing when necessary. I realized they knew nothing about towing, but I figured there were enough training programs to get them educated. The good thing about my recruiting methods were I could teach them the way I wanted to do business, Iâm sure every tow company had their way to recruit drivers and the companies that are successful are the programs that worked. In todayâs world Iâm not sure our methods would work. Here are a few of the problems we face today:
1. Todayâs driver would rather have Tictok on their phone instead of apps that get them tows
2. We gave up tattoos for green and purple hair and piercings
3. Todayâs driver picks and chooses their own hours and forget about nights and weekends
4. Todayâs driver picks their working hours from their girlfriend or boyfriend
5. Todayâs driver wants maximum pay without doing the work
6. Todayâs driver does not understand customer service
I have a program that sends tows to tow companies. The driver refused to put the app on their phone because it runs down the battery. I sent this tow company 16 tows over a 3 day period and he could not get his drivers to run the calls. He is an investor in my company yet he could not get the jobs completed. Another company hired a driver with little experience and half his hair was green and the other half purple. He said it would be hard to put them in front of a customer.
There are a lot of stories out there that people donât have to come to work because they are paid more by the government to stay home. My company offered several tow companies an opportunity to invest in my company and start making money by letting other companies work for them. They did not have to worry about:
1. No driver issues
2. No gas expense
3. No insurance expense
4. No driver drama
5. No fighting over tows
6. No salary issues.
It was disappointing that no companies were curious enough to call and see what it was all about. There were 8 companies smart to make an investment in my company because they saw the value of what I have.
I tried to help tow companies get tows by offering my service. I was told all tows must go through dispatch. I had good dispatchers and I knew their value. However, drivers make your company money in todayâs world while most drivers donât get the respect they deserve. I was also told that they donât do motor club tows and we all know the reasons why. Thatâs a 44,000,000 tow market you are missing out on. My system also had to connect to their dispatch software. Now they are letting their software run their business. I feel our industry is crazy right now and it would help if we all had access to drivers. I know there are a lot of owners that want to turn it over to their son and keep the company in the family for another generation, but their kids are just not interested.
Here is my idea for a driver solution. We start a trade school and train the drivers we need for the future. We can find convicts coming out of jail and looking for a job. The government said they would like to filter them back into the system. This would do it. The first push back I get is some cities and states do not allow x felons to drive a tow truck. With the government pushing our program they just might change some of these state and city laws. When I first got into the business, I was walking my lot with an employee who took care of the yard. A nice young man that did everything he was told. He was only 18 and I asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He told me when his parole was over he wanted to join the service. I asked him what he did that put him in jail. I was shocked when he told me he shot and killed someone.
When he was real young he belonged to a gang. They got in a fight with another gang and he shot and killed a very bad person. He spent some time in jail and was placed on parole. He definitely deserves a second chance.
I am currently working with C.T.T.A in California to promote their training program I talked to Quinn and we will use the E.R.S.C.A program to start when we open the school. I have a location in Dallas for the school. I will work over the next 2 months to find candidates for the school. It could be X military or X convicts. I find government agencies to help support my effort. When the time comes I will reach out to tow companies for their help with setting it up.
Planning now will save our industry for the future.
ServiCase is the forefront of technology⌠and good for Business.
In a ditch in Dallas? Bad brakes in Buffalo?Â
As freight transportation continues to increase and the ravages of the upcoming summer heat shred tires and boil batteries, there is an increased demand for service providers to get freight moving again. The traditional model of searching or âshooting in the darkâ for a provider, hoping you get one that returns your calls and doesnât rip you off was great for 1995. However, as technology has advanced, so has the demand from carriers and fleet managers for a flexible and transparent breakdown experience.  Introducing ServiCase. ServiCase is a revolutionary software system available to fleets from single owner operators to those with thousands of power units. Unlike traditional directories, ServiCase allows users the ability to not just search for a towing, road service, or other service provider, but also allows users to select and digitally dispatch the call as well. During the event, ServiCase delivers electronic status updates back to the carrier providing the clearest indication of when the asset will be back on the road.
At its core, ServiCase is a roadside breakdown case management system from the same people that brought you towPartners and sureEcosystem.  The system allows trucking company drivers and/or fleet managers to locate towing and roadside mechanical service providers quickly and to establish electronic interactions. ServiCase can also be used as a case management system allowing carriers to track breakdowns and events through to completion including event status, photos, invoices, etc. ServiCase provides carriers access to over 60,000 service providers with the ability to store private notes and ratings for the service providers with whom they engage.
ServiCase is a plus for your bottom-line.
When your company is listed in ServiCase, you become a part of one of the most sophisticated networks available for roadside breakdowns. As more and more carriers adopt ServiCase as their breakdown platform, your business is exposed to fleets looking for the services you offer.
ServiCase allows you control your own listing.
ServiCase is different from other search services in that the provider can update their own information such as services offered, rates, insurance coverage, contact numbers, hours of operation, and more. Service providers are not charged for jobs they receive through ServiCase and there is no bidding for higher positions in the results listings. Unlike some other breakdown platforms, ServiCase does not charge variable fees for large markets and does not dictate rates, though many listed providers are extending their commercial account rates to carriers using ServiCase. Nothing is marked up by ServiCase because payment is made directly to the service provider by the carrier user.
Connected Digital Software Providers
The ServiCase breakdown management software is exceptional in that it can connect carriers and fleets directly to service providers through many of the commercially available dispatch software platforms including Beacon, FullBay, InTow, TOPS, Towbook and Omadi, and more than a dozen others.
When a breakdown occurs, carriers and fleet managers create a case in the ServiCase tool providing all of the information about the vehicle and the type of service that is required.  When the service provider is digitally connected, jobs can be assigned directly to the providers dispatch software. The case information is sent to the software package providing an alert and the information about the new job. Once the ETA is accepted, the service provider is dispatched, creating a live call in the service providers dispatching software.
ServiCase optimized for Mobile interaction
ServiCase has been optimized for carrier drivers by allowing them to search and digitally dispatch their event. This action creates a connection between the driverâs mobile device and the service provider software system. Once the connection has been established, information and updates about the call are automatically updated to the driverâs phone. ServiCase now offers the operator a clear picture of when their truck will be back on the road.
How to register your company with ServiCase
ServiCase is currently looking for partners in the service provider community who can support carriers across a wide variety of service types. Service providers can visit servicase.com/2021 to register their company. For the remainder of 2021, ServiCase is providing companies with a free starter listing with additional listing upgrades available online.
Rangerâs New PatrolWorks with LPR Private Property Enforcement (PPE) – Reimagined
Q&A with a potential customer âŚÂ
Q. Reimagined? Really? Sounds like hype
A. Rangerâs innovative solution â Patrolworks with LPR (PWďąLPRTM) – moves Private Property Enforcement (PPE) out of the shadows to a higher standard of professionalism for the industry, setting new expectations for transparency, documentation, and customer service. Â
Q. Transparency? I thought PPE was all about tag and tow?
A. Rangerâs solution provides an integrated âclosed-loopâ flow of information with notifications and up-to-date information for Property Managers and Permit Holders, who each have an online, self-service portal designed to meet their differing needs. Permit Holders know when their vehicle has been found to be in violation of parking polices. Property Managers know the status of permits, violations, and relocations by lot.
Q. Is documentation that big a deal â particularly if you have possession of the vehicle?
A. As all towers know, the interaction with customers changes significantly when the conversation turns to: âletâs look at the picturesâ. With PWďąLPRTM there are time-stamped pictures from the License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras AND also from Rangerâs Mobile app: Co-Pilot. All of the pictures are available to you (the Parking Management Company) AND to Property Managers AND to Permit Holders â âblowing all the fog off the waterâ.  âStory timeâ is over. All parties have the same facts.Â
Q. What does this have to do with customer service improvements?
A. In addition to the dramatic improvement in communication, the most significant new feature is in the integrated capability for TICKETING! The initial reaction is typically that Property Managers will never agree to it. In fact, Property Managers are the greatest beneficiary! They like tagging (costly) and are generally resistant to impounding (the revenue source for those tagging). Ticketing is a âkinder, gentlerâ approach to enforcement. Permit Holders get the message (a ticket). Property Managers get less grief. And you release fewer vehicles at no charge.
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Q. But Permit Holders wonât pay the tickets
A. Would that be before or after their vehicle is relocated for non-payment?
Q. But impounding is my âbread and butterâ. I canât risk any revenue from towing
A. Most in the industry with some form of tagging or patrolling activity are already actively managing their tows per lot â for consistent month-to-month revenue and to minimize âblowbackâ to Property Managers. Ticketing preserves immediate âsafety-related towsâ (blocking the fireplug). However, relocations for other violations can center on ârepeat offendersâ. For example, first âoccurrenceâ of a violation (e.g., expired permit) results in a ticket of $10. Second occurrence triggers a ticket for $25. Third occurrence results in relocation â and the Property Manager has agreed upfront to the design and knows how to respond to complaints.Â
Q. Nice in theory, but we are not allowed to patrol and then tow
A. OK â but can you redesign your business to the regulatory environment? PWďąLPRTM works in multiple models â e.g., your towing company could be structured to provide:
⢠Program Management and All Internal Execution – From policy design, to permitting, to patrolling, to ticketing, through towing and impound lot management, or
⢠Program Management with Outsourced Patrolling – Responsibility for overall program design/delivery and impounding â using a third party with signatory authority for patrolling.Â
⢠Program Management with Outsourced Relocation: Responsibility for overall program design/delivery, including the patrolling service, but with outsourcing of impounding to third parties who respond when dispatched
Q. So how do I convince Property Managers that this is a better mousetrap?
A. Change is always difficult, so start with those Property Managers and their Regional Managers with whom you have established a strong relationship. The benefits for them are compelling:
⢠Less hassle â parking issues are managed by you; Permit Holders have online self-service
⢠Lot capacity is better preserved for permit holders
⢠The image of the property is better maintained to meet the expected standards
⢠More time is available for higher priority tasks â e.g., sales & marketing, capital projects
⢠More income from what is often an untapped revenue source â parking assets
Q. But many of my properties are reluctant to charge for parking
A. Some may never convert. However, consumers are very familiar with paid parking. While the âpastâ has been commercial, downtown, and university lots, the trend is encompassing residential. An online search would uncover at least ten companies (with incomplete offerings) that are managing permits and collecting fees on behalf of apartment complexes and HOAs. You could provide this service to your customers. Even reticent property managers need an approach to allocate carports and garage space, and most would be attracted to an opportunity to better manage guest parking capacity while collecting a fee.
Q. Your solution is dubbed PWLPRTM, but you havenât said much about LPRÂ
A. Right. Most of the discussion has been on the benefits for Property Managers and Permit Holders. The LPR capability changes the game for you! Today, most PPE operations are responding to a request or walking lots – manually looking for expired permits. Some go with a mobile app to create and check tags. Forget the hangtags, and parking permit labels â GO STICKERLESS!  PWďąLPRTM makes the vehicle license plate the permit. Mobile LPR cameras mounted on a patrol vehicle read the plate. Ranger processes the LP âdetectionâ through its Rules Engine to identify violations and whether to ticket or tow. The LPR system provides a SAFER approach to patrolling, reduces labor, and enables easy scaling for increased volume â i.e., more lots with the same crewÂ
Q. Does the Ranger mobile app for patrolling then become obsolete?
A. Just the opposite. We renamed it âCo-Pilotâ to reinforce the new and expanded role. The app continues to be the tool for entering non-permit related violations â such as permit holders with flat tires or blocking traffic. The mobile app reads the plate (vs. LP entry), the spotter enters the violation, which then goes through the same Rules Engine to determine wait times, ticketing vs. towing, and whether approvals are required. Â
Q. Sorry, the app still sounds âold schoolâ, much like the âother guysâ â is that all there is?
A. Absolutely not! Two NEW, high value capabilities have been added to the design.Â
⢠First, Co-Pilot is fully integrated into the PWďąLPRTM process. If an LPR detection results in a Violation where the vehicle is subject to relocation (based on the Rules) â the Violation appears on the Co-Pilot app as âWaitingâ â ready to tow. The outside LPR detection becomes actionable inside the vehicle for the Spotter/Driver … and/or for DispatchâŚ.Â
The relocation opportunity also appears on the Dispatch Board. Trucks, that are typically pre-positioned based on the spotterâs route, can be immediately dispatched to pick-up âWaitingâ vehicles (leveraging the geo-coordinates of the Violation).
⢠The second capability is for adding âdue diligenceâ to the record of the Violation. The spotter can use the Co-Pilot app to take as many additional pictures as are needed to fully document the Violation and surrounding conditions – click, click, click. Ranger does the matching to the LPR violation record, and again, the pictures become available to all interested parties.Â
Q. So you have conveniently avoided talking about cost
A. Guilty, but of course it is complicated. The camera systems are impressive (night and day) but are not inexpensive. Plan on $20,000 for a two-camera system (the cost of one spotter for six months with no added revenue?). There are one-time fees for configuration of the software (depends on the number of properties). Importantly, there is a negotiated partnership agreement â e.g., covering permit registration and processing fees for permit purchases, sharing of ticketing revenues, and a nominal admit fee for the software needed to manage the impound lot.Â
Q. Seems kinda vague
A. Guilty again. Rangerâs business model is to work with one, and only one, partner per metro market. We are seeking a win-win business arrangement that enables our partner to be wildly successful, and for Ranger to participate in that success.
Q. It sounds intriguing – how would I get started?
A. First talk to your customers and gauge their interest. You will likely be pleasantly surprised by their enthusiasm. Then talk to Ranger and letâs arrange for an in-field demo.Â
Q. What should be my âtake-awaysâ?
A. The benefits for Property Managers:
Preserve capacity for permit holdersÂ
Eliminate hassles â for permitting, vehicle registration changes, and frivolous complaints
Reinforce property image standards
Generate added revenue from permits, including guest permits
A. An opportunity for you to win and prosper in your market with the exclusive deployment of Rangerâs innovative solution — that will redefine the future of private property enforcement
 While this article has focused on private property enforcement, Ranger delivers a complete Tow Management Solution (TMS) â from call-taking (including DD connections with motor clubs), to GPS tracking/mapping, to storage lot management (with QR code facilitated physical inventory management) to accounting (with multiple options for linking pricing and payments to QB) â that includes unique capabilities for heavy hauling, messaging to customers (for their peace of mind â safety, responsiveness), and for direct marketing to local market customers (by-passing those in the middle).Â
Launched in 2004, Ranger continues to be owned and operated by the founder, working with a talented team that is personally committed to serving our highly valued customers.Â
PWLPRTM â is more advanced technology for superior performance. If you are looking to grow your top and bottom lines, give us a call — 440.498.1495 — and let us put Ranger Service Solutions Technology to work for you!
For more information https://info.rangersst.com/or 440.498.1495. Â
TOPS, The Back OfficeâŚ
TOPS began with a focus on full accountability of monies through the life cycle of all towing and impound events, including Lien and Auction. TOPS has checks and balances all along the life-cycle of an invoice to assure all dollars are accounted for â from tying the dispatch record to the driverâs ticket, when reconciling the driversâ tickets and cash, balancing the release clerksâ cash drawer and moving monies collected at time of tow or through the AR process. TOPS also helps to ensure all necessary data is captured before the tow request is locked down and invoiced, which helps the invoice get paid quicker..Â
There are several features within TOPS which help business owners achieve this heightened sense of accountability. Letâs explore a few.
Control Customer. The TOPS system retains a record of the initial customer who makes the tow request, along with the customer that is responsible for the final billing of the invoice. For example, a tow is requested by the Police Dept., but the vehicle is towed to Ace Body Shop, and they are billed for the final invoice. By keeping track of both customers related to the tow request, you can run reports and do sales analysis on tow volumes by requesting customer as well as by billing customer.
Tow Ticket. If your organization uses tow tickets (manual invoices) the system will keep track of the status of the tickets that are open and unassigned, and those assigned to your drivers. No more keeping logs or ledgers of ticket books that are handed out to drivers, and no more orphaned or lost tow tickets that suddenly reappear when someone needs a copy of their receipt.
Pricing. Pricing within the TOPS system is extremely robust. Pricing can be added either automatically based on the circumstances of the tow request, or done manually as needed. The pricing in TOPS is structured around the services you provide your customers, and the prices you charge for those services. Services can be automatically added to tow requests based on your rules. Some examples of when services can be automatically added include:Â
⢠When a new tow request is taken â regardless of the customer.
⢠When a new tow request is taken for a Customer Type of Police and the Reason is Accident.
⢠When a new tow request has a Tow Type of Heavy Duty and the Reason is Broken Axle
⢠When a new tow request is taken between 8 pm and 6 am for a specific customer.
⢠When the Customer is Police Dept., and the Call Status is In Inventory.
This list goes on and on and is totally customizable. These rules are based on how your company operates, the contracts you have with your customers and the regulations that you are compelled to adhere to. This feature helps to ensure you are paid for all of the services that you provide, and you are paid at the rates youâve contracted.
Checkout. The TOPS Checkout screen allows your accounting department to perform your reconciliation and confirmation in a batch process. TOPS Checkout offers the accounting department a simple and organized view of closeout documents outstanding by Driver or Release Clerk. This intuitive and interactive view allows the accounting department to manage any outstanding monies or documents owed by the driver or by the release clerks based on when the call was completed, when the money was supposed to be received, whether the vehicle was towed, released from inventory or sold at auction, and many others. This screen is a very powerful tool for your accounting department to make quick work of what is a very important task in your organization.
Reconciliation and Confirmation. The TOPS system requires your accounting department review, reconcile and set each tow request to be invoiced. These accounting steps in TOPS are referred to as Reconciliation and Confirmation. The Reconciliation step tells the TOPS system that the call price is correct, and that if the driver receives a commission on the call that he has done what is required of him to receive it. This includes turning in the proper paperwork and any monies he may have received for the call. Reconciliation also ratchets-up the available security on the call, and once reconciled, you can restrict access to make many changes to the call â including pricing additions and/or deletions. Confirmation is the final step in the accounting process, and tells TOPS that you have everything you need to get paid, and that this call is ready to be invoiced. TOPS also flags calls if a PO, RO or VIN is required, and will not let you confirm the call for invoicing if you do not have the necessary info.
Security. The TOPS system requires all users to have a unique user id, and each user id is associated with an access role. The access roles define the usersâ capability or access level to the system. A very simple example of this is that call takers and dispatchers in a large operation probably do not need access to the accounting side of the business. Another example is that a release clerk might have access to take a payment at the window, but Manager level access is required to modify or remove a payment.
Retain All Records. And most important to you as an owner, calls cannot be deleted in TOPS. Once the initial call is created and saved, it can never be deleted. Calls can be canceled or worked through to completion, but they cannot be deleted under any circumstances.
In Summary, TOPS is a full-service towing management system which includes robust features for managing your back office and includes core functionality for managing dispatching and impounding of vehicles. Additional functionality specific to TOPS includeâŚ
- Mobile Applications
- Bidder and Auction Mgmt
- Customer Interfaces for Tow requests
- Custom Interfaces
- Motor Club & GPS Integrations
- Custom Applications
- Impound Lot Public Search Portal
- Personal Customer Support
- Batch Lien processing; DMV Integrations
- Managed Systems
- Certified Mail processing
- Superior System Uptime
Come see why TOPS customers remain TOPS customers for 20 years and run millions of calls on the TOPS platform!
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TOPS Quotes:
“Our business started with TOPS in the year 2000 â 21 years ago! TOPS offers a very complete and robust system that manages all aspects of my towing business. Our business is a multi-location operation, and we utilize the multi-company feature within TOPS for individual and rollup reporting. The daily driver reconciliation offers a concise and streamlined process and the reporting and interface to QuickBooks is spot on. Thanks to the TOPS team for offering tremendous service for our business.”  â Dale â San Diego, CA.
“TOPS â it just works! From dispatching to automated pricing to end-of-month reporting â everything works and balances.” â Cathy R. – Jacksonville, FL.
“We moved our business to TOPS roughly 3 years ago when TXI Systems partnered with us on a municipal RFP bid, and we have not looked back sense. TOPS combined with BudgetGPS offers our business the right combination of towing management and fleet tracking. My staff quickly learned the systems and the support team is available when needed. Our partnership for systems to support the City contract with TOPS and TOPS CMA has worked extremely well. We look forward to growing with TXI Systems and TOPS. Thanks Team!” â Jimmy W. Columbus, OH.[/alert-announce]
About TXI Systems, Inc. Company
TXI Systems, Inc. markets and sells towing management products under the brand name of TOPSÂŽ. The TOPSÂŽ suite of products is deployed to private tow operators, municipalities and law enforcement. TOPSÂŽ software tools support towing dispatch, freeway service patrol, impound lot management, private property towing and more with efficiency, transparency, and accountability in mind. Let TXI Systems customize a solution for you today!
For more information or to schedule a demonstration please call 866-800-8677 Opt 2 or visit our website â TOPSÂŽ –Â www.topsdispatch.com
Increase Your Companyâs Independence
Over the past year, Beacon Software has adapted to the needs of our customers by creating advanced, highly-requested software updates, all while maintaining 99.9% uptime. We have been thrilled by the customer feedback, which has only inspired us to reach for higher innovations. Our team is proud to be the fastest, most reliable software on the market, and we attribute this success to the dedication and drive of our employees. Over the last two decades, Beacon has stood alongside towing and roadside professionals and seen over 130 million calls dispatched through their platform. We want to give towing and roadside assistance companies of all sizes the opportunity to maximize their business with the most advanced dispatch software on the market, which is why we are offering a 30-Day free trial of our flagship product, Dispatch Anywhere, to anyone who signs up during the month of October.
You Asked, We Listened. Beacon Software Introduces New Features
Beacon Software used this year as an opportunity to release more new features and updates than ever before. The pandemic taught us a lot. The need for increased efficiency and remote options are not just heightened in times of crisis. Our customers deserve flexible, remote options no matter what. New features include options such as the following:
⢠Auto-Calculate Credit Card and Fuel Surcharges
⢠Updated Inventory Label
⢠Send Additional Service Requests to Geico
⢠Send ShopHawk Customer Surveys
⢠New BudgetGPS integration
⢠Display Upcoming Scheduled Maintenance and Service Outages
⢠Security Updates
⢠And More
For towing and roadside professionals still seeking a convenient, affordable dispatch software option, Beacon is offering a 30-Day Free Trial of Dispatch Anywhere to anyone who signs up during the month of October. Beacon has a new $150 Dispatch Anywhere package that includes all options.Â
Beacon also offers virtual demonstrations to those interested in learning more about the softwareâs flexible, advanced features before starting the 30 Days Free of Dispatch Anywhere. One of our experts will guide you through a customized tour of the software and answer any questions regarding how our capabilities suit your needs. And for those looking for their next owner/lienholder search and notification solution, Beacon Software is offering your first vehicle free when you sign up for TowLien!
Important Motor Club Integration Updates
Beacon Software is an approved vendor for all integrations and takes pride in its longstanding partnerships with Motor Clubs such as Allstate, Agero, AAA, Geico, NSD, Copart, United States Auto Club, Questx, Allied Dispatch Solutions, Pinnacle, FleetNet America, IAA, National Automobile Club, CAA, Gerber, Swoop. And Beacon would like to offer a warm and hearty welcome to the two newest integration partners: Tesla and Roadside Protect!
Updated Digital Dispatch for Agero/Swoop Providers
Beacon has partnered with Agero/Swoop to offer an updated Digital Dispatch, Job Status, GPS interface platform! Dispatch Anywhere users can now import calls using the new Agero approved two-way integration. This makes it quick and easy for drivers to complete their Agero/Swoop jobs without leaving the Beacon Dispatch Anywhere Software.Â
Latest Beacon Software Dispatch Anywhere Updates
The programmers at Beacon Software take customer convenience and feedback into consideration with every new update and feature. First and foremost, speed and reliability are their number one priority, which is reflected in the most recent updates. The following are some important features that Beacon Software added to increase efficiency for both Drivers and Dispatchers:
1. Easy Towbook Data Imports, Full Geico Integration, AAA Integration with All Platforms. Beacon Software has made it easier than ever to complete jobs and import data with their new integrations. Complete AAA and Geico jobs without exiting the Beacon dispatch software. The enhanced AAA D3 import process allows Dispatch Anywhere users to import calls and send AAA clear codes from dispatch or directly from drivers in the field. Send additional service requests to Geico for dollies and other services when extra tools are needed to perform the job. For those who are transitioning from Towbook, Beacon makes the data transition easy and hassle-free.
2. Budget GPS and ShopHawk Integrations. Beacon is officially integrated with BudgetGPS and ShopHawk. Send ShopHawk customer surveys to share positive reviews and increase your online presence.Â
3. Automatically Calculate Credit Card Surcharges. Save time by automatically calculating credit card surcharges when taking payment via the mobile apps. The surcharge can be a flat rate or a percentage of the payment amount. Itâs displayed on invoices and receipts as a line item.
4.   Automatically Calculate Fuel Charges. Upgrade your invoices with automatic fuel charge calculations when adding services via the mobile apps. The surcharge can be a flat rate or a percentage of multiple services. Itâs displayed on invoices and receipts as a line item.
5. Â Â Â Automatic Job Services. Add services to jobs after they have been approved or imported on desktop and mobile. Dispatch Anywhere users save additional dispatch time by removing the step of opening a call and manually selecting a service! Visit Support.BeaconSoftCo.com.
6. Weekly Dispatch Anywhere Performance Reports. Track your performance with easy-to-understand reports. Dispatch Anywhere customers receive weekly reports tracking jobs, offers, and impound statistics. These automatic reports are emailed to the owner or manager every week.
7. Mobile Square and Card Connect Chip Reader Integration. Dispatch Anywhere now supports four different integrated payment solutions, including Square and Card Connect, allowing dispatches to take payment directly through the desktop and mobile apps. Visit Support.BeaconSoftCo.com.
Additional Updates:
- Automatically Send Vehicles to TowLien When Time to Send Owner/Lienholder Notifications
- Square/Paya/Card Connect/XpressPay Email Payment Options
- Submit Jobs to Dispatch Anywhere from your company website using our Service Request Form
- Automatically Submit jobs to Motor Clubs
- Automatically Add Services to Jobs Based on Reason or Defaults
- Touchless Signature – Tow Ticket and Damage Report
- New Private Property Impound Features
- Over 50 New or Updated Reports
Updated Integration Between Dispatch Anywhere and TowLienÂ
Beacon Software has improved the integration between Dispatch Anywhere and TowLien! Now, users can automatically send vehicles from Dispatch Anywhere to TowLien, reducing entry of current charges and vehicle information! The improved integration also automatically stops the notification process if a vehicle is released from impound.
TowLien is the preferred owner/lienholder notification and impound management software in Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia! If your state isnât currently listed on our website, Beacon will help you create a TowLien statewide compliant lien notice, so you can start using TowLien to mail your letters.
First Search Free: TowLien is One of Two FL Approved 3rd Party VendorsÂ
Attention Florida! TowLien is an official Florida State Approved owner/lienholder notification and mail service. Beacon Softwareâs TowLien keeps towers, mechanics, and body shops compliant with TL-25 & TL-26! Get your first vehicle search free! Visit TowLien.com to learn more about TowLienâs digital lienholder notification services, including 24/7 lien processing, email and text reminders, and live support.
Ready to Make the Switch? Beaconâs Team of Experts is Here to Help
The team at Beacon wants to thank all of their customers, who have offered nothing but positivity, kind words, and useful feedback during this unexpected year. If youâre still curious about if Beacon Software is right for you, try the 30-Day Free Trial of Dispatch Anywhere for customers who sign up during October, so Beacon can get you started with advanced, efficient, and secure dispatch software. Youâll see why Beaconâs customers say that Beacon Software is their next Employee of the Year.
Learn more at BeaconSoftCo.com!
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Access Tools products make your job easier and more professional when working as a Tow Truck Operator or Repossession Agent. The process of Car Opening can either be easy and profitable, or difficult and costly. Access Tools products are designed to make every lockout efficient and professional whether the technician is a seasoned pro or novice.
Access Tools makes a wide variety of Long Reach Tools in all different lengths and for a variety of vehicles. The popular Quick Max Long Reach Tool shares many of the same features as the other Long Reach Tools, such as:
⢠a protective vinyl coating that prevents damage to a vehicleâs delicate painted surface;
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⢠a Store-N-Go Handle that holds extra tips for the long reach tool as well as a place to clip the accessory bag;
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