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More Galvanized Options for Car Carriers

We are proud to announce that we now offer a galvanized deck option for both 12-Series and 16-Series steel car carriers. This new deck option brings a new level of resistance to.....
Rotator Heavy Winching From the Rear

Tom Luciano walks us through the best practices for heavy winching from the rear of a rotator.
Heavy-Duty DP Winch Brake Rebuild

In this video, our friends at TWG walk us through how to conduct a brake rebuild on a heavy-duty DP Winch.
Heavy-Duty Chain Tie-Down Kit

We are proud to announce the release of our new Heavy-Duty Chain Tie-Down Kit. This unique grade-70 chain tie-down kit was designed by Miller Industries to pair with the redesigned dual-hole fork holders. This video covers the best practices when using this tie-down kit with the dual-hole fork holders.
Troubleshooting DP Winch Free Spool Issues

In this video, we dive in to show you how to troubleshoot free spool issues on your heavy-duty DP Winch. The steps in this video cover three common issues and show you how to conduct a replacement of the o-rings in the gear kick-out cover.
Troubleshooting DP Winch Gear Cover Vent Leak

As you start your spring cleaning or monthly maintenance cycle you might notice some oil on the side of your winch. What should you do? Here is a video that walks you through how to troubleshoot leaks on your…
The Best of Both Worlds for Heavy-Duty Recoveries

We are proud to offer the Raptor™️ control package for rotators with manual controls. Debuted at the American Towman Expo in Baltimore, the Raptor™️ control package features dual touch screens at the driver and passenger sides of the unit, two tailboard keypads, and a proportional wireless remote control with a...
The Medium Duty Favorite the Holmes®️ 600R Resurrected

We are excited to announce we are bringing back the Holmes®️ 600R medium-duty rotator, but with a newly redesigned “Knee Boom” underlift. This 16-Ton rotator is one of the most versatile medium-duty towing and recovery units on the market.
Brainstorming with the Pros - Session V

On Tuesday, March 8th at 7:00 PM EST, we will host Session 5 of Brainstorming with the Pros. The scenarios shown in Session 5 will be the same as what we discussed on Tuesday, February 15th. If you missed the session in February, you’ll definitely want to tune-in on March...
Innovation For Heavy-Duty Towing

We are proud to introduce dual fork holders for heavy-duty towing. Traditional single fork holders have been used for many years, with an optional bolt-on extender for adding a wider stance for the towing fork. With these new innovative dual fork holders, towers no longer need the additional wider-stance extender....

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Volvo Trucks Begins Production of Heavy Electric Trucks in Europe

As the first global truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo Trucks is now starting series production of heavy electric, 44-ton trucks. The company will offer electric versions of the its heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. These models represent around two thirds of the company’s sales. With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six…
Vehicles Most Stolen in 2021

Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full size pick-ups took the top two spots in the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report, and the GMC full size pick-up made the top 10 list. Of the nearly 1 million total vehicles reported…
Kapnick Welcomes New Client Executive to Towing and Transport Practice Group

Kapnick Insurance welcomes Jimmy Wheeler as a client executive in their business insurance division, specifically their transportation and towing practice group. “We’re excited to welcome Jimmy to the Kapnick team,” says Keith Tubergen, vice president and leader of the transportation practice and small business insurance division at Kapnick. “Not only does he have valuable knowledge…
Limited Space Remains for Tennessee Tow Show Training

Be sure to sign up for training at the 2022 Tennessee Tow Show. Training courses are October 5-7. Light-duty training by ERSCA, and heavy-duty training by WreckMaster will be conducted October 5-6. To register, click here. A seminar on hybrid and electric vehicles, presented by ESA, will he held October 7. To register, click here.…
Copart Creates Truck in a Box Program for Entrepreneurs

Copart recently launched a new initiative, “Truck in a Box,” to help aspiring entrepreneurs start or expand their towing companies. “We’re always looking for great partners to help us transport the more than three million vehicles we move every year, so in honor of our entrepreneurial values we’re helping to create those new partners, which…
Ford Pro Launches Flagship Product to Suite of Fleet Management Solutions for Small Businesses

Ford Pro™ has announced a suite of fleet management solutions designed to help make mountains of paperwork and endless spreadsheets a thing of the past for small business owners moving into a digital age. Ford Pro Fleet Management Software, the suite’s flagship product, is the latest tool added to the Ford Pro Intelligence suite of…

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Reddit Hook-It

I caught myself a trophy fish

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I Need to Move a Car 285 Miles With No Experience

I need to move a car this weekend from Georgia to SC, and I dont know anyone that can help me. I have never towed anything before nor have I ever driven a pickup. I cannot afford a tow of that size right now, and need tips so I do not endanger myself and others on the way. Also since...
Do tow trucks allow you to ride in the truck on the way to the repair shop if my car breaks down in a rural area or highway?

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What do y’all think?

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Short sheds look off on long beds.

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saw this guy on my way home from work yesterday(sorry for crappy pics)

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