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Boom Load Sensor Reset

Electronic boom sensors found on heavy-duty wreckers and rotators are very accurate. Over time with use and age, however, even sensors need to be reset sometimes. In this video we show you how to reset the boom load sensors for the MMO and Raptor systems.
Miller Industries Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Miller Industries has partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation in offering this custom design shirt in 27 awesome styles! The sales of these shirts create both awareness for breast cancer, while also raising money to help support the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
MMO Remote Synchronization

This video demonstrates how to synchronize the T300 wireless remote to your Century® or Vulcan® rotator MMO control system. In edition of Miller Tech Tips we show you how to access the receiver module behind the control station and cover the required sequence of steps to successfully pair the T300...
Miller Tech Tips: Configure Light Button

Did you know that you can set specific light patterns on your heavy-duty wrecker or rotator with the push of just one button? If you have an MMO or Raptor system on your wrecker or rotator, then you have this awesome feature!
Miller Tech Tips: MMO & Raptor Screen Software Updates

In this video we walk you through how to properly update the software for the MMO and Raptor control screens found on your heavy-duty wrecker or rotator. During this update process we demonstrate how to format your removable media device and show you were to access the software downloads on...
Raptor™ Remote Synchronization

This Miller Tech Tips video demonstrates how to synchronize the TD3200 and TD3100 Raptor™ remote controls with your Century® or Vulcan® rotator.
Century® 5130- World's Most Popular Heavy-Duty Wrecker

The Century® 5130 is the best selling heavy-duty wrecker in the entire world. With so many standard features on this heavy-duty integrated wrecker, it is easy to see why.
20,000 lb. Underlift for Industrial Carriers

One of the latest enhancements to our industrial carrier product line is the 20,000 lb. 3-stage heavy-duty Underlift. This underlift is an optional upgrade for new long wheel base 30 & 40-Series Industrial Carriers. In this video we review the specification, benefits, and towing opportunities this underlift provides.
Short-Height Narrow-Width Heavy-Duty Axle Fork

Here is a short video that demonstrates the advantages of the Miller Industries exclusive short-height narrow-width heavy-duty axle fork. This fork is one of the most widely used attachments for heavy-duty towing in the industry.
Longer 3-Stage Heavy-Duty Underlift For Industrial Carriers

Miller Industries offers a longer 3-stage underlift on Long Wheelbase 30 & 40-Series Industrial Carriers. We are proud to release our newest improvement to the industrial carrier platform with a new longer heavy-duty 3-stage underlift. This new 3-stage underlift is

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Two Montana Tow Operators Struck and Killed During Vehicle Recovery on I90

Two tow truck operators were struck and killed Sunday, Oct. 25, while recovering a disabled vehicle from a ditch on Interstate 90 near Columbus, Mont. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the operators, a 28-year-old male from Reed Point and a 37-year-old male from Billings, had two tow trucks positioned in the eastbound passing lane when the approaching driver of a...
Pennsylvania General Assembly Proposes Tougher Penalties for State’s Move Over Law

The Pennsylvania General Assembly has approved stiffer penalties to violators of the state’s Move Over Law. Senate Bill 1281 would establish a point system for violations, double the fines for a first summary offense and require the Pennsylvania DOT to educate the public regarding the changes. The bill has been sent to the Governor’s office. Read a full news report here.
PWOF Raffle Truck Drawing is October 24

The drawing for the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) Hino/Miller raffle truck will be held at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace hotel in Orlando, Fla.
The drawing will be live streamed via the Florida Tow Show Facebook page. The truck to be raffled is a 2020 Hino chassis with a Miller Industries...
“PPE: Last Line of Defense in Fighting COVID” Webinar

Join Brown & Brown Insurance for the webinar “PPE: Last Line of Defense in Fighting COVID,” on Oct 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., EDT. “Seven months into the battle with COVID and employers are still being sent mixed messages from federal and local government on how to best protect their workers,” states a press release about the webinar event. “Are masks...
California Tow Operator Struck and Killed by Impaired Driver

A 22-year old tow operator was struck and killed Thursday, October 16, while assisting a stranded motorist on Highway 99 in Delano, Calif. According to the California Highway Patrol, the operator was standing beside his truck when a Mazda SUV veered from the slow lane and crashed into the tow truck and the operator, who is from Tulare, Calif. The driver of...
Saturday, October 17 is National Move Over Day

National Move Over Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 17. The day was established to raise awareness for the safety of first responders including tow operators, police, fire, medical and other emergency workers. Towing associations observing the event include the Arizona Professional Towing & Recovery Association, California Tow Truck Association and the Wisconsin Towing Association. Listen to Episode 7 of the Get Hooked...

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Gotta love towing “free cars”. Any ideas of the make and model of this old school Aston Martin?

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Nodwell 110 pulling out trailers parked in the sand for UTV Takeover @ Sandhollow

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You picked a fine time to leave me lose wheel

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Pulling a Prevost motorhome out of the mud

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Why do cars in Europe have the ability to tow a camper, but cars in the US are not?

Curious as to why a Volkswagen Golf can tow a camper in Europe, but it’s not recommended in the US. Also, they sell tow hitches for the US model... is there an issue with causing damage to the vehicle, or is the issue political? Thanks! submitted by /u/DontTakeMeCereal [link] [comments]

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