The Latest… – TenFiftyOne

The latest towing and recovery news, products, road service blogs, cool videos, how-to and training.

If you have a site you’d like to see added to the page, use the submit page to send the url

Latest from Miller Industries

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...
Century 3212 Key Features

In this video we take a look at the incredibly popular Century 3212. This 16-ton integrated wrecker is an industry-leading workhorse with best in-class towing capabilities, as well as superior recovery abilities.
Century M100 Key Features

Let's take a closer look at the Century M100! In this video we walk around the Century® M100, dive into it's tool boxes, and talk about the unique features of this first-ever 100-ton rolling rotator.
Century M100 Demo!

Who's ready for some heavy lifting? In this video we demonstrate the power of the Century M100. Thanks to our friends at Tulsa Winch Group (DP Winch) for the support! 💪 🏋🏻 👊🏻
Century M100 Demo Sneak Peek

As we prepare for our upcoming Century M100 product demonstration, we thought that we would share this video that highlights the shear strength and capability of the Century M100.
Century 9055XL Recovery Demo!

In this episode, we'll take a look at the Century 9055XL performing a recovery demonstration! Utilizing the extra long recovery boom length we demonstrate how this unit can upright a turned over concrete mixer at a tough 60 degree inline angle.
Light-Duty Manufacturing at Miller Industries

We are taking a quick break from the show-truck demonstrations and bringing you a video from our light-duty manufacturing facility here at Miller Industries.
Vulcan V-70 Key Features

In this video we take an in-depth look at the Vulcan® V-70 integrated wrecker. This heavy-duty integrated wrecker from Miller Industries provides superior weight forward design while also giving you an array of features like increased underlift tilt power and a versatile under-boom mounted 3rd recovery winch. We show you...
Towing with the Century M100!

In our seventh episode of bringing the tow show to you, we're going to show you a key feature of our Century M100 rotator that you might not be aware of!

Recent Fails and Videos

News From Tow Industry Week

News From Tow Times

Eric Gould Memorial Fund

Eric Gould, media and marketing manager for the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA), died suddenly on July 3. The CTTA is organizing a fundraiser to assist his wife Dana. “On Friday, July 3rd, the world suddenly and tragically lost an amazing human being,” states a CTTA press release. “Everyone who knew
Eric Gould could attest to the fact that he made...
October Industry Events Cancelled

Dear Tennessee Tow Show and Museum Weekend Friends, Each year we look forward to connecting with our towing and recovery industry family to enjoy the Tennessee Tow Show and International Towing Museum Weekend — a time filled with friendship, laughter, hugs and handshakes. This is our industry’s premier celebration — a time to gather, honor and recognize our industry influencers in...
Happy 4th of July

If your taking some time off for the 4th of July weekend, relax with some Tow Times digital reading. To subscribe for free to our digital edition to receive next month’s issue click here. To read our July 2020 issue click here. Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July.
HONK and Spiffy Partner to Supply Tow Providers With Disinfectant Products During Pandemic

HONK Technologies, the platform connecting drivers, towing professionals, and insurers, has partnered with Spiffy, provider of on-demand car care, technology, and vehicle disinfection services and products. The agreement helps insurance providers protect policyholders by ensuring HONK’s service provider network has consistent access to EPA-approved, hospital-grade disinfection solutions to sanitize their tow trucks on a regular basis with 99.999 percent effectiveness...
South Carolina Tow Operator Still Missing After Falling From Bridge in Traffic Crash

News reports say the tow operator missing after a Wednesday morning traffic crash on the Don Holt Bridge in Charleston, S.C., was knocked off the bridge in the impact of the crash. A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously injured and the tow truck operator missing after a pickup truck towing a trailer hit the rear of the...
South Carolina Sheriff’s Deputy Seriously Injured, Tow Operator Missing After Bridge Crash

A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy is seriously injured and a tow truck operator is missing after a Wednesday morning traffic crash on the Don Holt Bridge, which takes Interstate 526 over the Cooper River between Charleston and North Charleston, S.C. The incident was reported at 9:51 a.m. According to news reports, the deputy was assisting the driver of a disabled...

Latest from In-The-Ditch

Reddit Hook-It

Slop in hitch?

As our family has expanded, so has the need for more space in our car as we travel. After writing off Thule and yakima rooftop rack as too expensive, I decided to get a Curt Class 3 hitch and a Cargo Basket like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/53-Hitched-Mounted-Steel-Cargo-Carrier-Basket-with-a-500-lb-Capacity/29389898 After installing them on our 2018 Rav4, I became concerned about the amount of...
Question about getting into towing

I have prior experience operating a tow truck, driving light and medium duty trucks, as well as big rigs but no CDL. I understand a CDL is required over 26k but would it be necessary for a light duty tow truck? Interested in working for a company to build experience but plan on branching out eventually. I understand the DOT...
How much do you make? USA

I drive heavy wrecker and tandem rollbacks. Our company is $12/hr 6am-6pm, 25% after hours with no hourly pay. I average probably $750/week after tax. I dont feel like its enough, on call every other night/every other weekend. Home ridden waiting on them to call. If I get 3 night calls a week its an extra $100 a week vs...
Lambo tow

submitted by /u/jdeath [link] [comments]
Pulling a car away from an open drawbridge

submitted by /u/brufleth [link] [comments]
In Ca. police took my car from me, I went to tow hearing and was not allowed to see any of the evidence that was submitted, I later found out the report that was submitted had nothing to do with me, there was no authorization, tow company gave me a bill for $28,000 (twenty-eight thousand dollars).

submitted by /u/Superunloder [link] [comments]

TenFiftyOne has three main types of pages

10-51 Service Pages

Service pages provide information on how to provide roadside assistance for a specific vehicle. Lockout, Boosting, Tire and Fuel Service, Towing and Recovery. Browse by vehicle or keyword.

10-51 Service Pages

How-To & Instructional

Learn ‘how-to’ from the pros on the road! Towing, recovery, roll-overs, boosting, anything roadside service related. Learn how you and your equipment can perform at it’s best.

How-To & Instructional

News, Reviews, Fails & More

Get the latest towing and roadside assistance news, events, reviews of equipment and towing products. Check out lifestyle videos showing operators getting the job done around the world.

News, Reviews, & Fails

You can browse the TenFiftyOne knowledge base by keywords too.

Or browse by category…

Latest posts and pages added to TenFiftyOne

[vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”6″ item=”5341″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1540689005738-90269d3b-911a-8″][vc_separator][vc_column_text]

Recent Instructional Videos and Posts

[vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”6″ item=”5341″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1540689005744-7e85cc09-790c-4″ taxonomies=”84″][vc_separator][vc_column_text]