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TRAA 4th Annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day

Darian Weaver — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:10:20 +0000

TRAA members from across the country descended on Washington D.C. again this year to attend TRAA’s annual Legislative Action Workshop & Hill Day! This event was started by the Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc.® (TRAA) to allow towers to meet with their Members of Congress, express the needs of our industry, and gain […]

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TRAA Opposing FMCSA Proposed Rulemaking Requiring Speed Limiters

Darian Weaver — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:02:30 +0000

n May 4th, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a proposed rulemaking on Speed Limiting Devices [Docket No. FMCSA–2022–0004]. The proposal would require that “(CMVs) in interstate commerce with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more), whichever is greater, that are […]

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Effects of Emergency Vehicle Lighting Characteristics on Driver Perception & Behavior

Darian Weaver — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:45:46 +0000

Lighting is one of the key tools’ responders use to increase safety when working on the roadway. Yet, there is inconsistent messaging and laws about the correct use of scene lighting. A recent research study titled “Effects of Emergency Vehicle Lighting Characteristics on Driver Perception and Behavior: Study Report” conducted by the Emergency Responder Safety […]

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Towers Preparing for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Darian Weaver — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:00:05 +0000

The focus on electric vehicles (EVs) in the towing industry continues to grow as more and more electric cars appear on our roads and highways. And rightly so, as they pose a unique risk to emergency responders and the public. Many of you will remember our emails on the subject last year after a study […]

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TRAA’s Legislative Year in Review

Darian Weaver — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:30:38 +0000

The 2021 new year brought with it a new Congress and a new President to Washington. The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc.® (TRAA) is pleased to report that as of this writing in November, the federal infrastructure bill headed to the President’s desk for passage into law includes two of TRAA’s top priorities […]

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TRAA Legislative Update: Van Hollen Amendment to Regulate Consensual Towing

Darian Weaver — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:30:09 +0000

We’ve received questions from members regarding the amendment introduced by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) on August 3rd. The amendment in question sought to revise the existing Federal Authority Over Interstate Code (49 USC 14501) and return the state’s right to regulate all towing operations, not just non-consensual, by striking the […]

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WTRAA Scholarship Fund 2021 Recipients Announced

Darian Weaver — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:30:44 +0000

The Women of the Towing & Recovery Association of America (WTRAA) is an auxiliary organization for the Towing & Recovery Association of American (TRAA). Since 1990, under the TRAA Education Foundation, the WTRAA Scholarship Fund Committee has awarded scholarships to the child or grandchild of a TRAA regular member to help them complete their education. […]

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Going Virtual: TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop

Darian Weaver — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:18:35 +0000

Due to the ongoing pandemic, travel restrictions in many states, and the recent events in our nation’s Capitol, TRAA’s 3rd annual Legislative Action Workshop is going virtual for 2021! While this wasn’t the original intent, we are excited to try this wonderful event virtually. Many trade associations across the country have gone virtual in 2020 […]

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TRAA News Update

Darian Weaver — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:58:53 +0000

There’s always a lot happening at the Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc.® (TRAA) and this summer has been no different. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, TRAA is still hard at work protecting and improving the towing and recovery industry. We’ve been keeping our members updated with resources throughout the pandemic while still focusing our […]

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TRAA FILES COMMENTS ON TWO KEY PROPOSED REGULATORY CHANGES TRAA Working for You

Darian Weaver — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:30:38 +0000

Washington, DC – The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc.® (TRAA) filed comments today on two proposed regulatory changes that will have a significant effect on the towing industry. As the only voice of the towing industry on a national level, TRAA is constantly monitoring various Federal Agencies as well as Congress for anything […]

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