Next Generation Tool Company

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Next Generation Tool Company, the oldest lockout tool company in the industry, is offering great new products!

The Fantastic Four Lockout Kit comes in a red, 49″ canvas case. The 44″ Long Reach-It tool, Inflatable Wedge and Rhino Pry Wedge will give you everything you need for most lockouts. Only $79.95!

The All American Reach-It Set is sure to be a favorite. This trio of tools in different lengths allows you to choose the best tool for the job. The Red 58″, White 44″ & Blue 40″ tools come with a patriotic price of only $59.95!

To help make a difference, our Reach-It tools now come in PINK! With the sale of each 58” or 44” PINK tool, we will make a donation to Breast Cancer Research.

Our latest attention-getting item is our Windshield Mounted DVR Recorder. This portable unit functions as a DVR or Digital Camera with a Playback Monitor. Easy to install, this unit has many great features: Auto On/Off; Motion Detection; Loop Recording onto HDSC Memory Card; Both 12volt and internal battery; Night Recording and more. It comes with a one-year warranty and user’s manual.

Protect your family, truck or vehicle, record your service calls or even scenic vacations for only $145.00! “Your Digital Eye-Witness!”

Contact Next Generation Tool Co. for all your lockout needs. For over 30 years, we’ve focused on quality and friendly customer service.

800.874.5625
www.nextgentool.com
Excellent Distributor Pricing

Best Tools began as one of the first companies to produce and focus on “lock-out tools.”

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Best Tools began as one of the first companies to produce and focus on “lock-out tools.” It is a family-run company founded by Cliff Crowder, later joined by daughter Jan Wiles and then grandson Todd Wiles. The First lock-out kit consisted of 6 items commonly referred to as the “6 pack” and is still the nucleus of today’s kits. Over 80 years ago, the tools of choice were a coat hanger, a long rod, and a slim jim. Today, those tools, and many more, have been created to better serve the industry. Our tools are made and assembled in our facilities in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Best Tools takes pride in using USA raw materials with USA workers for the BEST quality possible. We have manufactured over 30 different lock-out tools, as well as specialty tools for other companies. Marketing of lock-out kits and individual tools is accomplished through a network of loyal distributors, Internet sales, and direct sales. The most popular lock-out tools today are our 55” Magic Wands, Air wedges, grooved wedges, and our new Silver Snatcher (loop tool). Best Tools also offers a full line of towing equipment, including wireless tow lights and light bars, strobing, chains and chain assemblies, tie-downs and straps, slings, wire-rope, skates, and etc. Please check us out at www.besttools.net for lock-out tools, skates, and a few of our wireless tow lights. Our new website coming to you soon will be www.BestToolsUSA.com where you can see a full line of our products. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-541-8568 or Todd’s cell phone 479-427-9370, or contact Jan at jwiles472@gmail.com for any orders or questions you may have. Don’t forget Cliff…he can be found at the golf course.

Best Tools
**NEW SILVER SNATCHER**
Comes in two different sizes

TowMate Power-Link light bars brighter, more versatile!

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Once again, TowMate Power-Link light bars have received an upgrade. If you thought these bars were bright before, which they very much were, then get ready because TowMate has redesigned the light heads where they are now 20% brighter. Additionally, dual color heads are now available. Finally, each function can now be configured to your liking. Have a preference for a different strobe pattern or how the traffic director operates? No sweat. Simply wave a magnet over a sensor on the bar with that particular function activated and cycle through various options. Once you set it, the pattern will always activate that way until you decide to change it again. These 2-wire install light bars are available in any size from 9” to 100”. As with all TowMate products, they are made in the USA and carry a lifetime warranty on electronics and LED’s.

Go to www.TowMate.com or call (800) 680-4455 for more information.

Phoenix USA, Inc. Mountable Work Light

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Phoenix USA, Inc. Mountable Work Light provides intense, yet efficient lighting where you need it

The Phoenix USA, Inc. PWLR648 mountable work light provides high-intensity light where you need it. By utilizing LED technology, this light emits
a brighter beam, stays cooler, lasts longer and is extremely affordable in relation to other lighting types.

This six-inch diameter round work light has six high intensity LED diodes, and includes mounting bracket and stainless hardware. 4800 lumen make
this light one of the brightest available on the market.

The PWLR648 also fits and works well with the Phoenix USA SPRLBP light bucket.

For more information, contact Phoenix USA, Inc. at cs@phoenixusa.com.

Larson Electronics’ 23 inch wireless tow light (HDTL-WLED-M)

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Larson Electronics’ 23 inch wireless tow light (HDTL-WLED-M) is powered by a rechargeable battery and is both stop, tail, and turn and hazard strobe light capable. This 10-pound portable tow light is recharged using a 12v cigarette lighter charger and features a 2.4 GHZ chipset, which allows for a transmitter distance of up to 1,000 feet. The 4-pin wireless transmitter allows for greater placement options and can be programmed to other transmitters or bars with the same serial number, eliminating any crosstalk between other tow bar units. This unit provides optimal visibility for towing vehicles or for use as temporary hazard lights.

Contact us at (800) 369-6671 or www.magnalight.com .

Hooked Up

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Touchscreen Cut-Protection Gloves

Your work gloves have one task — protect your hands from cuts, scrapes and punctures. But your hands need to do more, like using your smartphone. The new Radian® Touchscreen Cut-Protection Gloves available from AW Direct, let you tap, swipe and type on your mobile device. Plus, provide excellent abrasion, cut, tear and puncture protection when you’re on the job. Make these your new work gloves today.

(800) 243-3194
AWDirect.com

Atomic LED Strobing Cab Marker Lights

Replace your dull factory lights with brighter, more visible flashing cab markers. Atomic’s LED technology generates a brighter light for increased visibility while requiring less draw on your electrical system. And forget about drilling holes in your expensive truck. Just reuse the factory holes. AW Direct features Atomic LED lights for Ford F250–F750(1999–2014), Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra (2007–2014) and Dodge Ram (2003–2014). Order your lights today.

(800) 243-3194
AWDirect.com

Virgo Fleet Supplies

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Virgo Fleet Supplies, the largest supplier of tow truck parts and accessories in the New York City area, has just launched its new website with thousands of items for your tow truck: www.virgofleet.com. The website is mobile friendly. In conjunction with our website, we offer a free full color catalog of parts and accessories to dress up your tow vehicles.

We stock a full line of tow chains, wheel lift straps, snatch blocks, winch cables, and tow hooks for immediately delivery. We also stock a huge assortment of light bars, warning strobes, and LED lighting for safety, as well as to enhance the appearance of your tow truck, plus a large selection of maintenance parts to help keep your trucks running smoothly. Virgo can fill special orders for unique custom chrome and stainless accessories, wheel simulators, aluminum rims, exhaust parts and anything else a truck owner/operator may want. Most orders are filled within 24 hours of receipt.

Call toll-free 800-270-6003 to request your free full color catalog. Or visit us at www.virgofleet.com to request a free catalog and view the thousands of products we have to enhance the operation and appearance of your tow trucks.

USAC

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We know it takes teamwork and support to be a successful tow and service provider. We want you to know, we’re in this partnership together. We’ve been teaming up with service providers since 1968, making us an experienced choice. With our proven performance and reliability, you can count on us.

Every day, our contracted service providers perform outstanding and timely service. In return, we care about your business by guaranteeing personal service, on-time payments and flexibility. We strive to save you money. Our contracted service providers have access to uniform discounts at G & K, loading equipment discounts at Condor and financing deals at Equipment Advantage Funding. We focus on your customers by knowing what customers want and communicating the professionalism and compassion customers expect from start to finish.

To learn more about partnering with us, go to WWW.USACMD.COM and apply to be a contracted service provider today.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your community. We’re a partnership you can grow with.

Tow Ramps

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Tow Ramps, manufactured by Brute Technologies, is a Made in the USA product that was exclusively designed for tow and transport companies who deal with low-clearance muscle, import, exotic and luxury cars. Based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, in the city of Escanaba, Brute Technologies continues to lead the industry with their solid core, patented design and construction of its ramps.

The success of the Tow Ramps line of products can be attributed to providing a product that allows forincreased safety, efficiency and convenience. Coupling brute strength with the product’s light weight,Tow Ramps provides a professional image for tow and transport companies while also instilling customer confidence.

With a durable exterior coating, Tow Ramps provides an element of safety, as the product will not slip or slide, no matter the surface. New two-piece designs have also made transporting Tow Ramps even easier. While the Tow Ramps line of products includes several designs that address different heights,widths and angles, Brute Technologies also provides custom designed ramps that can typically be delivered in less than two weeks.

Brute Technologies strives to provide customers with the best products they will ever own. Their service is strengthened with superlative customer support and service.

www.towramps.com
(866) 464-2788
support@raceramps.com

A New Opportunity for Tow Operators…. Adding the Portable Self Storage Solution

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By Jeff Stallings

Did you know that it’s possible to tap into a $3 billion industry that complements towing by utilizing your existing resources? The portable self storage industry is barely 15 years old and growing rapidly. This article will explain how adding portable storage to an existing Towing Operation can provide a stable revenue stream while utilizing your existing resources.

Portable Storage was created to provide a more convenient option for customers needing self-storage. The portable storage container is brought to the customer’s home or business where they pack it up. Once it is packed, it can be stored at the customer’s property or brought back to a portable storage company’s secure outdoor storage lot or warehouse.

Portable Storage containers are extremely durable, typically have a 30-year life cycle, are waterproof, secure, can carry up to 10,000 pounds and withstand winds up to 120 miles an hour. They are commonly 12, 16, and 20 feet in length.

An exciting new company, called SnappyBox® Moving and Storage, is bringing portable storage to the towing industry. It does this by utilizing the existing resources a towing operator already has (like standard rollback trucks and a secure lot) to generate additional revenue. Towing Operators can get into the portable self storage industry with significantly reduced investment compared to companies that only do Portable Storage like PODS® and 1-800-Pack-Rat®. Portable Storage complements the Towing Industry perfectly and helps operators have a more stable and diverse revenue stream. The typical portable storage container rents for $200 per month and stays rented an average of 6 months. That is $1,200 on average of gross revenue generated off just 1 container rented. Multiply this by 50, 100, or 200 containers and towing operators can generate a significant profit.

Most portable storage companies require an initial start up cost of more than $3 million in order to purchase a suitable facility, buy specialized trucks, a forklift, purchase 300-400 containers and hire staff. This is the cost to just get many of these franchise locations to break even. Under the SnappyBox® model, Tow Operators can break even with as few as 6 containers rented and this factors in the cost of financing. SnappyBox® makes it easy for Towing Operators who already have rollback trucks, drivers, and extra space on a secure lot to add portable storage to their existing business. They provide a good source of high quality, light weight containers that are specifically designed to be moved loaded with rollback trucks, and they manage all aspects of the portable storage side of the business so the tow operator can focus on their towing operation. They have 10 years of experience in the portable storage industry, and they use this knowledge to provide a turn-key, full service Portable Self-Storage Management program to Tow Operators. To find out more about their services, check them out at snappybox.com/towing.

If you are looking for a way to diversify your towing business, create another source of revenue for your business and utilize your trucks and drivers through slow times, then SnappyBox® Moving and Storage may be a great solution for you.

Jeff Stallings
Chief Entrepreneur
Mobile Attic
600 East Killian Rd.
Columbia, SC 29229
Cell: 803-553-0002

Isuzu N-Series Trucks

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The #1 Selling LCF Truck in America Since 1986

The challenge in any recovery & towing application is the integration of practical applications with sensible solutions. Maximum uptime, ease and cost of maintenance, driver efficiency and fuel economy are major components of the challenge to reduce costs and maximize profit; ultimately realizing the lowest cost of operation which provides the lowest cost of vehicle ownership.

Isuzu offers LCF medium duty trucks with a gasoline engine that is CNG/LPG capable, two diesel engines, wheelbases from 109 inches to 212 inches, and GVWRs from 12,000 lbs. to 19,500 lbs. Optimizing your truck requirements with the most efficient choice of engine, fuel, body and payload capacity is a distinct Isuzu advantage that provides service & support vehicle applications in addition to your wheel lift and roll back requirements.

Isuzu’s LCF cab/chassis is maneuverable with best in class turning radius, excellent visibility and provides improved repeated cab entry and egress with an 85 degree door opening and a cab interior that is designed for operational comfort and efficiency. Supporting Isuzu’s legendary dependability are customer support programs including 24,000 miles/60 months covered maintenance, comprehensive standard and extended warranty programs, and a nationwide network of dealers that provide certified service and Genuine Isuzu and FleetValue parts.

Your local authorized Isuzu truck dealer can demonstrate to you the outstanding features, efficiencies and lower cost of ownership capabilities Isuzu trucks can provide to your business. Call (866) 441-9638 or visit www.isuzucv.com today.

In The Ditch™ Towing Products releases Speed Lube™ Spindle Speed® Dolly for easy bearing maintenance

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In The Ditch Towing Products has released the all new SLS™ Speed® Dolly. The SLS™ Speed® Dolly is equipped with the all new SLS™ Speed Lube Spindle by In The Ditch that makes tow dolly maintenance very easy and quick. After years of development and testing on the Speed Lube™ Spindle or SLS™, the SLS™ Speed® Dolly is now available for purchase through an authorized In The Ditch dealer. In The Ditch has been listening to its customers and found that they wanted a better way to maintain and lubricate the bearings in their Speed® Dolly sets. Current tow dolly designs push new grease into the bearing, trapping old grease and forcing seals out or the dust cap to pop off when in use.

In The Ditch has found a solution to this problem with the new SLS™ Speed® Dolly. With the Speed Lube™ Spindle system, the user pumps grease directly into the spindle on the SLS™ Speed® Dolly with a grease gun. The grease travels through the inside of the spindle, comes out behind the rear bearing and forces the old grease forward through the back side of both bearings and out the front of the SLS™ grease cap. This system allows easy lubrication maintenance to the SLS™ Speed® Dolly and forces old grease out at the same time. No more trapped old grease or forced seals.

“This has been a long term goal and vision for our company to introduce the SLS™ system to our industry. We have been testing over and over in an effort to produce the best dolly we possibly can. We believe our team has done it,” says Chuck Ceccarelli, president of In The Ditch Towing Products.

In The Ditch Towing Products is the manufacturer of American-made, quality towing equipment, organizational products and truck and shop accessories. For more information on In The Ditch and the SLS™ Speed® Dolly, please visit www.intheditch.com or find In The Ditch Towing Products on Facebook.

CONTACT:
Jenn George
In The Ditch Towing Products
3195 Industrial Way
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
Toll Free: 1-888-993-4824
Local: 208-587-7960
jenn.george@intheditch.com
www.intheditch.com

Evans Waterless Coolants

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Evans Waterless Coolants are revolutionary coolants offering advantages not available with typical water-based coolants. Almost all other antifreeze formulations contain 50% water.

Evans high boiling point of 375°F is more than 100 degrees higher than the boiling point of water-based coolant. Evans will not form vapor, will not boil over, and operates at a much lower, safer pressure. There’ll be no gusher of coolant spraying out, and frequent topping off is not necessary. Evans protects against cold weather, too — from minus 40°F to 375F.

Also, with no water, Evans avoids corrosion, electrolysis and cylinder liner cavitation erosion. Evans will last the life of your engine, and never needs changing. That means less maintenance problems, less headaches, and more productivity.

Evans performs like no other engine coolant. Prolong your engine life and preserve your investment.

To learn more about Evans waterless coolant technology, visit our website at www.evanscooling.com or give us a call at 888-990-2665.

Towing Software in the Cloud

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Cloud-based towing software has exploded in popularity.

Owners and managers are always looking for ways to gain an edge, and towing software you can use from just about anywhere is a great example of a tool that’s making a big difference in towing and recovery.

The tremendous growth of cloud-based towing software is fueled by several advantages and capabilities that are impossible to ignore:

Simplicity. When using cloud-based towing software, you can be up and running in just a few minutes. With no software to install and no hardware compatibility issues, the process is quick and simple. Plus, with software in the cloud, you don’t need a license for every computer, and you can say goodbye to those costly upgrades – you’re always running the latest version.

Accessibility. Towing software in the cloud means you can use the system from anywhere you have Internet service. From a tablet in your truck, on your computer at home, from your smart phone – you always have access to your towing software. When a customer or insurance company asks for information, you can send it to them, quickly and easily. There’s no such thing as having to get back to the office to find the file or leaving something on the wrong computer.

Mobile Apps. Mobile apps are powerful for Towing and recovery. Making the job easier for drivers and giving them the ability to do more on the road means less to do in the office and better customer service. Mobile apps have many great
features, including: Pictures can be automatically added to the call, Drivers can get a customer’s signature on their phone and have it appear on an invoice they email or text to the customer, Plate to VIN features or VIN scanning can pull in the
full VIN plus the make, model and year. You can even have dispatchers or managers dispatch calls from a smart phone or tablet on weekends or overnight.

Safe, Secure, Reliable. Most cloud-based software is very dependable, safe and reliable. Your data is backed-up constantly on modern servers in a highly secure environment. Plus, reliable cloud-based software companies make it so you can export your data as needed.

Price. You should test drive your towing software before you sign up. With cloud-based software, there are little or no upfront costs and you should never have to pay for an upgrade. Much like your mobile phone or Internet service, you have
the system for a monthly fee. Many companies won’t even ask you to sign a contract; you’re free to leave with your data any time you aren’t happy.

There are many things to consider when you add a new software tool for your business. Increasingly, cloud-based software has become the standard because the advantages cannot be ignored.

About Towbook

Towbook Management Software is headquartered in Michigan and has provided cloud-based towing software for over 7 years. With the industry’s most advanced and flexible software, Towbook supports all types of towing and recovery operations. At Towbook, we take great pride in having the industry’s best customer support. Support is free and available 24/7/365 – even on holidays.

www.towbook.com

855-869.2665 (855-TOWBOOK)

No Setup Fees. No Contracts. No Worries.

TomTom Telematics

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TomTom Telematics is committed to helping our customers lower their environmental impact. WEBFLEET provides a dashboard report on daily fleet carbon footprint, calculated using the vehicle mileage and fuel consumption (miles per gallon etc.). This can help you implement an internal carbon footprint reduction program or meet external incentives or requirements put in
place by local or national governments.

We are always looking for new features to enhance our fleet management solutions that help our customers manage their resources more efficiently.

TomTom Telematics is a Business Unit of TomTom dedicated to fleet management and vehicle telematics. Our WEBFLEET platform is a Software-as-a-Service solution – used by small to large businesses to improve vehicle performance, save fuel, support drivers and increase overall fleet efficiency.

www.tomtom.com

BudgetGPS Product Spotlight

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BudgetGPS is a vehicle and fleet tracking solution geared for any industry but specifically tuned to support fleet management within the towing industry. BudgetGPS offers a month-to-month service (no contracts) with low upfront and monthly cost.

BudgetGPS delivers a full set of features for a single low price. Features include: Live Map with 20-second vehicle updates to the map with live Google traffic and map or satellite views, Historical breadcrumb view with 6 months of history; Alerts and Monitoring for PTO, GeoFence, Ignition, and Speeding; Reports including, Driver Distance, State Mileage, Stops, Speeding and more. BudgetGPS integrates with TOPS to offer a true visual dispatching tool where users are able to view vehicle locations as well as call location / destination information on the same map. (TOPS not required)

BudgetGPS uses industry-leading hardware that is mounted discreetly inside the cab of the vehicle. We offer several models of hardware, including OBD pluggable devices (for vehicles equipped with an OBD II port) as well as asset tracking devices.

BudgetGPS is developed and supported in-house by BudgetGPS!

For more information:

866-800-8677 Opt 2

www.budgetgps.com

Call or visit our website today to sign up for a 30-day free trial!

Customer Testimonials

“BudgetGPS allows our company to monitor our Drivers and Trucks in real-time. We no longer have
drivers passing each other on the road to work jobs across town. The fuel savings alone pays for the
system.” Curt – Grand Rapids Towing

“Your system has really helped in dispatching drivers. The system saves time in determining which load
to assign which driver, and has eliminated hours of calling drivers to determine their exact location.
GeoFence alerts help us determine when drivers are located at key locations and destinations.”
Phillip – Euro Trucking