News Archive
Articles, analysis, and updates from the US towing industry.
Florida Tow Show Raffle Truck Won by Virginia Operator
At the 2026 Florida Tow Show, Jon Redman of Northern Neck Auto Parts and Redman Fleet Services (VA) won the show's raffle truck, drawn April 11.
Guardian Fleet Services Partners With Howard's Wrecker Service in Atlanta Market
Guardian Fleet Services - the largest U.S. towing/recovery consolidator with 40+ locations - partnered with Howard's Wrecker Service of Smyrna, GA, a Cobb County fixture since 1971, with Phil Howard continuing as president.
Fleetworthy and HAAS Alert Expand Roadway-Safety Partnership
HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud will broadcast real-time digital alerts to nearby motorists when a Fleetworthy Safety+ equipped truck is stopped in an unsafe location, expanding responder visibility tech.
Centennial Equipment Sales Named Authorized NRC Distributor in Colorado
Centennial Equipment Sales is now Colorado's authorized NRC towing and recovery equipment distributor, offering light- through heavy-duty units plus parts, installation and repair.
Access Tools Releases Paddle Handle Max for Ford F-150 and Expedition
Access Tools introduced the Paddle Handle Max vehicle-entry tool designed for late-model Ford F-150 pickups and Expedition SUVs, expanding the roadside lockout toolkit.
Miller Industries Introduces VLA Very-Low-Angle Carrier
Miller's new VLA carrier (Century, Vulcan, Chevron) uses a twin-motor rack-and-pinion bed that rolls nearly flat to the ground for low-clearance vehicles and equipment loading.
Montana Unveils Nation's First State Memorial for Fallen Tow Operators
A memorial honoring tow operators killed in the line of duty opened near Three Forks, Montana - described as the first state memorial dedicated specifically to tow operators - and educates the public on Slow Down, Move Over laws.
Federal Towing Safety Act Introduced to Waive Length Limits for Disabled-Vehicle Tows
Rep. Dave Taylor introduced the Towing Safety Act to waive federal length requirements for tow operators responding to wrecked or disabled vehicles, aimed at improving roadside safety.
Salem, Ohio Council Approves New Towing and Impound Rules
The Salem city council approved an ordinance setting standards for vehicle towing and impound lots in city limits and establishing a police tow rotation.
California: Owners of Large Tow Operation Charged in $6M Workers' Comp Fraud
Owners of a large California towing operation were charged in an alleged $6 million workers' compensation fraud scheme, according to state investigators.
Missouri: State Trooper Indicted in Towing-Company Corruption Scheme
A prosecutor announced the indictment of a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in connection with a towing-company corruption scheme, underscoring scrutiny of police-tow rotation relationships.
Dallas Tow Operator Killed on I-20; Driver Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter
A tow truck operator was struck and killed on Interstate 20 in Dallas; deputies identified the driver who hit him and charged the suspect with intoxication manslaughter.