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Articles, analysis, and updates from the US towing industry.
Louisville Council Committee Advances Impound-Lot Fee Increase
A Louisville Metro Council committee approved an ordinance raising impound fees to $150 per hour (or fraction) for towing, plus a $10 handling charge and $30 per day for storage. Officials say the increase aligns Louisville with comparable cities and covers actual costs; the full council must still vote, and amnesty periods remain.
Cleveland Weighs Higher Tow Fees, Citing Labor, Fuel and Inflation
A Cleveland councilman moved to amend the city's towing fees at a June 3 safety committee meeting, pointing to rising labor costs, Ohio's minimum wage, fuel and inflation since the rates were last set. The proposal drew pushback over the burden on vehicle owners.
South Carolina Strengthens Move Over Law; 29 States Now Cover All Roadside Vehicles
Gov. McMaster signed HB 4249 requiring drivers to slow down and move over for all disabled vehicles with flashers. It is part of a 2026 wave - 29 states now protect all highway users.
International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame Names Class of 2026
The ITRHFM announced nine inductees for its 40th class, representing five U.S. states and Mexico. The group will be honored at a ceremony October 17 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Miller Industries Posts Q1 2026 Earnings Miss; Approves $100M Ooltewah Expansion
The world's largest tow-equipment maker reported Q1 revenue of $180.9M, down ~20% YoY, as dealers destocked. Management approved a $100M facility expansion and guided 2026 revenue of $850M-$900M.
Agero Completes Acquisition of Roadside Provider Urgent.ly
Agero closed its acquisition of Urgent.ly, forming a roadside and mobility platform supporting 150M+ vehicles and 14M annual service events, with implications for the tow networks fulfilling those calls.
Miller Industries Makes 12,000-lb DP Winch Standard on Car Carriers
Miller Industries upgraded its Century, Vulcan and Chevron 10-, 12-LCG and 16-LCG carriers to a 12,000-lb DP worm-gear winch as standard, a 50% pulling-capacity jump over the prior 8,000-lb unit.
Cleveland Weighs Tow Fee Increase Citing Labor, Fuel and Inflation
A Cleveland councilman moved to amend the city's towing fees at a June 3 safety committee meeting, pointing to rising labor, minimum-wage, fuel and inflation costs since the rates were last set.
North Carolina AG Calls Out Predatory Towing as HB 199 Mandates Itemized Charges
AG Jeff Jackson publicly warned predatory tow operators in May, as North Carolina's HB 199 requires standardized itemized billing and creates a towing and recovery commission to oversee fair fees.
NYC Sues Bronx Tow Operator Over Predatory Junk Fees
Mayor Mamdani and the Dept. of Consumer & Worker Protection sued Instant Recovery Corp. for illegal tows, cash-only demands and overcharging, seeking restitution and revocation of its tow license.
Industry Mourns Jacksonville Repo Agent Oliver Lopez; Shooter Still at Large
Oliver Lopez, owner of Oliver Towing, was fatally shot May 26 during a repossession at a Jacksonville apartment complex. A woman was arrested on a related burglary charge; the gunman remains at large.
Tow Operator Killed in Fiery Loop 101 Crash in Chandler, Arizona
A tow truck driver died after striking an attenuator and barrier wall on Loop 101 near Ray Road around 3 a.m. June 4; the truck caught fire and a passerby tried to help before crews arrived.