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Chain Hook Adapter Proper Use

In this video we go over a few quick tips for proper use of our chain hook adapters.
Cummins® X15 Engine Fuel Filter Maintenance Video

This maintenance video is the last in a three-part video series with Cummins Engine Company covering the air and fuel systems. In this video we show how to change the fuel filters on your class-8 heavy-duty truck chassis fuel filter system for the Cummins® X15 Performance Engine.
Cummins® Class-8 Truck Chassis Air Intake System Maintenance Video

This video is the second edition of the maintenance video series with Cummins Engine Company. In this video we demonstrate some tips for changing the air filters on your class-8 heavy-duty truck chassis air intake system for the Cummins® X15 Performance Engine. Ensuring that your tow truck is maintenanced properly...
Exclusive Masterack® System for Century® Heavy-Duty Wreckers

When it comes to tool box storage on your heavy-duty wrecker, organization equals productivity. Here at Miller Industries we are always striving to provide you with the best options for your wrecker. This video showcases the many features of the new Masterack® storage system offered exclusively from Miller Industries.
The World's Largest Rotator

On October 1st, 2019 we unveiled the first ever 100-Ton Rolling Rotator- the Century® M100. The M100 rotator offers a true 200,000 lb. lifting capacity that was engineered, tested, and documented to the highest SAE standards. In this video we showcase the making of history and the M100 rotator.
The Holmes® DTU Brings Versatility to Your Towing Fleet

The Holmes® DTU is a Detachable Towing Unit from Miller Industries that gives you the flexibility to utilize your existing road tractor for more uptime when not hauling a trailer. This video showcases how the DTU can allow the usage of a road tractor 5th wheel plate, combined with an...
3-Stage Heavy-Duty Boom Lubrication

Proper maintenance goes a long way to ensuring your equipment works efficiently and dependably. In a 24/7 towing and recovery industry, it can be challenging to make sure each maintenance step is performed on time and the right way. This is especially the case if you are a towing company...
Holmes® DTU Tips & Tricks

The Holmes® DTU is an industry standard for towing and recovery. With its versatile platform you can turn a simple road tractor used for heavy-hauling into a towing unit. This helps to keep your units from sitting idle. This video demonstrates the simplicity of attaching and detaching your Holmes® DTU.
How to beat the King Pin!

This video demonstrates how to use the heavy-duty king pin towing attachment to tow disabled road tractors from the rear. This king attachment is designed for use with Miller Industries™ heavy-duty wreckers, and is a great resource to have in your tool box!
Advanced Tips & Tricks for the Collins Hi-Speed® Dollies

In this second video covering the Collins Hi-Speed® Dollies, we demonstrate some advanced tips & tricks for recovering vehicles that are either partially obstructed or have oversize or flat tires.

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Tow Company Owner Receives Real Hero of the Road Award for Life-Saving Actions

New Jersey towing company owner Mike Benson of Powder Mill Towing in Parsippany was presented a AAA “Real Hero of the Road” award for his actions after an elementary school bus crash last year. After the bus attempted to make a U-turn on I-80 in May 2018, it was hit by a dump truck. A…
Peterbilt Pride and Class Parade Raises More Than $20,000 for United Way

Peterbilt Motors Company announced it raised more than $20,000 in donations at its fourth annual Pride and Class Parade in the downtown Denton square as part of the annual United Way Denton County campaign. The parade was held on Friday, October 11th. “The first Pride and Class Parade in 2016 was such a success with…
Florida Tow Operator Dies in Traffic Collision

A 48-year-old Orlando, Fla., tow truck operator died Friday, Nov. 29, in a traffic crash on the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, Fla. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that at 10:30 a.m. the operator was driving a tow truck towing a vehicle in the left southbound lane at Mile Marker 226 when his truck collided…
Register for TRAA’s Legislative Action Workshop

The Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) is encouraging attendees to register for the Legislative Action Workshop to be held in Washington, DC. “Elections are over and legislators are setting their schedules for the Spring,” states a TRAA press release. “Meet with your legislators in DC, hear from legislative guest speakers, and work with…
AAA Mid-Atlantic and Maryland Police Stress Importance of Move Over Law

The Maryland State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic are requesting that motorists in Maryland and nationwide observe Slow Down Move Over laws during the Thanksgiving holiday. The report by John B. Townsend II, AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Manager of Public and Government Affairs can be found on The Southern Maryland Chronicle.
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Seen more dead bodies than I care to in the last 60 days . How do you deal with it ?

I just loaded a wreck , saw a rollover while headed to drop and PD hadnt even arrived yet, I flagged down a cop to tell him about the wreck . Dude was laying about 20 feet from the car, obviously dead. Second fatality I’ve seen in 60 days . Has me ready to go home and start drinking ....
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WHATS YOUR GOING RATE?

Wanted to get a good average rate to charge of what everyone is charging for their tows per mile or per hour,winching, and other services like piggybackin tractors. Whats your hourly charge and what do you get payed as a driver commission/hourly. If you can add your location that would help see the different rates in the region. Class a...
It's Friday the 13 with a full moon and we're on PD rotation today

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Commision vs Hourly for Dispatchers

Hey everyone! I'm a night dispatcher in North Texas. I've just started in the industry, and I'm going to be hired on when the new year starts. I've been given a choice between making straight commission or an hourly wage. In y'alls experience, which is the better deal? Any advice regarding salary negotiation would be appreciated. submitted by...

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