MANKATO The first snow emergency of every winter tends to be particularly miserable for on-street parkers in Mankato many of whom don't get the message that vehicles must be off the streets to allow plows to clear the roads. But this one was doubly so literally. A big citywide tow is typically 100 to 150 vehicles. The first snow emergency of the 2016-17 winter sent a whole lot more to the impound lots. "We issued 335 snow violations and actually towed 332" City Manager Pat Hentges told the City Council on Monday. And that was before the special downtown snow emergency occurred late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The downtown snow emergency that ended at 6 a.m. Tuesday added another 24 cars to the impound lots. Along with a $25 parking citation violators were facing a nearly 50 percent increase in impound fees from two years ago to $107.88. Combined that means Mankato wallets will be $47305 lighter after the last citation is paid and the last vehicle is collected from impound lots operated by Affordable Towing and All American Towing. "We certainly don't want to see the towing of that many cars" Hentges said. "But it essentially allows us to get these streets plowed in a safe and effective manner." Kent Reeves owner of All American Towing which handles city towing south of Main Street said he wasn't sure why so many more were towed following the weekend snowfall which totaled about 6 inches. "That's a good question" Reeves said. "I did talk to a number of the people who were towed. A lot of them this was their first snow emergency." That lack of familiarity with the rules particularly in a college town that attracts thousands of newcomers each fall is the reason the first snow emergency of the season results in more towing. After paying $132.88 most people learn their lesson and pay close attention to subsequent snow emergency announcements. Another explanation is that Mankato became a lot more efficient at towing starting a year ago when it split the city between the two towing companies. In the past one company was granted the city contract and had to cover the entire city. And Council member Jason Mattick wondered if the day of the week was the problem. The snow emergency was announced early Sunday morning warning people that ticketing and towing would begin at 10 p.m. "Not that it's your fault but I think a lot of people were just in a Sunday lull Vikings or whatever" Mattick said. "So it caught a lot of people off-guard. It's unfortunate." Finally Reeves said he noticed towing of some vehicles that city streets department officials might have let slide in previous years. The vehicles were those that had been parked on streets where plows had already made a pass or two. In the past those cases might have been forgiven with towing focused on cars that had been parked throughout the snowstorm and were surrounded by unplowed snow. Hentges agreed that some people mistakenly believe they can resume parking on a street once they deem it's been plowed "curb to curb." That's the rule in some cities and was once the rule in Mankato but the restrictions were simplified to prohibit parking until the snow emergency ends. "We did have a few people confused on that" he said. "But that's been the case the last three years." Along with the current practice of notifying the media of snow emergencies posting the information on the city's website and using social media Hentges said the city has persuaded Minnesota State University to forward the notifications to students. And starting next year snow emergency information will be given to landlords to pass on to renters. Read more:http://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/snow-emergency-prompts-massive-towing/article_40a1db28-c17f-11e6-8f4a-bb98170ad680.html Call us if you need help towing your vehicle The previous article Snow emergency prompts massive towing Read more on: http://cork.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/snow-emergency-prompts-massive-towing/

Tourists got their car stuck on the beach after driving a Subaru onto the sand The driver then reversed into a four-wheel drive that was towing them out Car was badly damaged and most of the rear of the vehicle had caved in A group of backpackers who got their car stuck on a beach thought they were in luck when a 4x4 owner offered to tow them out of the sand. But the travellers were left with an even bigger headache after they failed to apply the brakes - and ended up smashing into the back of the Land Rover. A series of hilarious videos show the Good Samaritans slowly dragging the Subaru out of the sand after it got bogged down at Inskip Point on Rainbow Beach in south east Queensland. Tourist smashes into 4WD that was towing him out of sand Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% 0:00 Previous Play Skip Mute Current Time0:00 / Duration Time2:00 Fullscreen Need Text A group of backpackers who got their car stuck on a beach thought they were in luck when a 4x4 owner offered to tow them out of the sand But the travellers were left with an even bigger headache after they failed to apply the brakes - and ended up smashing into the back of the Land Rover But as the Land Rover comes to a gentle stop after pulling the Subaru for a few metres the car driver fails to notice and continues to reverse. 'Brake brake' a woman shouts as the car plows into the back of the four-wheel drive with an almighty crunch. Two people in the rear of the shot can be seen with their heads in their hands but others seem to see the funny side. 'No one's hurt guys it happens' one man is heard saying. No serious damage appears to have been done to the 4X4 but the same cannot be said for the car. The rear of the Subaru has caved in while the bumper and rear window look damaged. As the Land Rover comes to a gentle stop after pulling the Subaru for a few metres the car driver fails to notice and continues to reverse into it The driver of the car (right) looks distinctly glum as he clambers out of the wrecked car 'Landy hasn't got a mark on her' one man remarks. 'Landy's good to go' another replies. While they seem in high spirits the driver of the car looks distinctly glum as he clambers out of the wrecked car. The man who says he does not have an Australian driving license appears to be a tourist and was travelling with surfboards on the top of his car. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4036478/Backpackers-got-car-stuck-sand-smash-4x4-towing-Queensland.html#ixzz4Sw5lpz8A Call us if you need help towing your vehicle Welcome to Australia! Foolish backpackers get their soft roader stuck trying to drive on a beach then SMASH into 44 trying to rescue them was originally published to http://dublin.apextowing.ie/ via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/welcome-australia-foolish-backpackers-get-soft-roader-stuck-trying-drive-beach-smash-4x4-trying-rescue/

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This is both awesome and scary.

As a car owner, seeing your ride get towed away is one of the worst things you can experience. It’s your fault for parking in the wrong place, but still. Anyway, here’s a tow truck that’s so fast you won’t actually see your car being towed in the first place.

It was filmed outside an airport in Turkey, taking away an illegally parked Renault Clio. The Iveco Eurocargo carrier pulls up next to the Clio and two pillar lifts descend down to the road. The forks slide out and clamp the wheels, then raise the car above the truck’s chassis. Finally, the lifts slide across to the other side the chassis and the truck is ready to drive off.

The whole process takes precisely 60 seconds. Which isn’t even enough time to realize it’s your car’s alarm you can hear wailing. Instead, the owner will have emerged to find their car isn’t where they left it. Which is actually worse than seeing it being taken away. But again, it’s their fault for leaving it in the wrong place.

It's an awesome piece of engineering - I haven't been able to ascertain the manufacturer - but quite scary, too. Partly just because it's so effective, but also because there's not much you could do to stop criminals using it to boost cars.

I'm not aware of these being used anywhere other than Turkey; have you seen one in operation?

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Volkswagens Dieselgate settlement with American owners of its cheaty diesel cars will cost the company more than $15 billion or five billion dollars more than was originally reported according to Bloomberg. More than $10 billion of that is slated just to go to Volkswagen owners. The reported settlement also leaves less than $3 billion left over in Volkswagens initial Dieselgate fund for pending legal actions and investigations in the rest of the entire world. Here are the financial details of how it will work: Car owners will get a total of $10.03 billion which covers both the value of their vehicles before the scandal became public last September and compensation payments of as much as $10000 apiece two people familiar with the negotiations said. Those figures could rise if VW misses certain repair deadlines. The compensation figure jumped over the past few days these people said as the parties changed their estimates on what it would take to get some 85 percent of owners to trade in their vehicles under the settlement. The rest of the settlement includes $2.7 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board and an additional $2 billion for research into clean-emissions technology Bloomberg reported. Theres a further settlement with individual states as well possibly to the tune of another $400 million. Theres also no exact timetable yet for when any of this will come to fruition or how VW owners will be able to make a claim for their cars. But as we said earlier today this is definitely not the end. There are still multiple lawsuits pending in many different countries along with pissed off shareholders and regulators. Not to mention any lingering depression in sales that can be attributed to the scandal. Read More:http://jalopnik.com/volkswagens-dieselgate-settlement-will-cost-a-whopping-1782703916 Volkswagens Dieselgate Settlement Will Cost A Whopping $15 Billion was originally seen on Apex Towing via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/volkswagens-dieselgate-settlement-will-cost-whopping-15-billion/

2017 Mustang MSRP $24645 EXPLORE REVIEWS BUILD MORE PHOTOS 2004 Ford GT CP-1 Hennessey Performance 25th Anniversary Edition HPE800 Ford Mustang 1966 Ford GT40 Restoration Ford Mustang UK Police Car Ford GT carbon-fiber wheels Ford Mustang: 1965-2015 You didn't think you'd heard the last from Ford about its stunning victory at Le Mans did you? We're not even talking about the 2016 running of the 24-hour endurance race. No Ford throws it all the way back to 1966 for its new 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition. The black-and-silver livery recalls the GT40 Mark II driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon back in 1966. That year the No. 2 car came in first place followed by the No. 1 GT40 of Ken Miles and Denis Hulme and the No. 5 GT40 driven by Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson. Each '66 Heritage Edition will wear Shadow Black exterior paint either matte or gloss finish with silver stripes and Frozen White No. 2 graphics on the hood and doors. The 20-inch forged aluminum wheels are done up in a gold satin finish. Ebony leather covers the carbon fiber seats inside with gold accents on the instrument panel seat X-brace and shift paddles. Blue seatbelts round out the homage to the 1966 racecar. Ford says the '66 Heritage Edition will be sold in 2017 only which makes sense. We wouldn't bet against similar special-edition offerings in 2018 '19 and '20 1966 kicked off four straight victories for Ford at Le Mans but if you like this specific livery you'd better get in line now. See for yourself in our high-res image gallery up top and feel free to read more in the press release below. All-New 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition Pays Homage toHistoric Livery on 1966 Le Mans Winner - All-new Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition with unique black and silver-stripe livery celebrates 1966 Le Mans-winning GT40 Mark II race car driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon - Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition honoring historic No. 2 race car limited to 2017 model year only - Limited-edition Ford GT features exclusive race-number graphics and unique interior colors materials and appointments DEARBORN Mich. June 27 2016 The all-new 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 part of the historic 1-2-3 Ford GT sweep. The car will feature unique interior and exterior color themes and an exclusive wheel finish. "Celebrating the anniversary of Ford's historic victories at Le Mans has always been a part of the return of the Ford GT" said Raj Nair Ford executive vice president product development and chief technical officer. "The 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition is a stunning tribute to the car that kicked off Ford's string of Le Mans victories in 1966." The Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition features a Shadow Black exterior in either gloss or matte finish with silver stripes and exposed carbon fiber package. The car sports Frozen White #2 hood and door graphics and 20-inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels in a gold satin clearcoat with black lug nuts. The interior of the limited edition model wraps the Ford GT carbon-fiber seats in Ebony leather with pillowed inserts and plow-through stitching and the seats' head restraints and the steering wheel are debossed with the Ford GT logo. The instrument panel pillars and headliner also features an Ebony-leather wrap with gold appliqués on the instrument panel the seat's X-brace and shift paddles. Like the 1966 race car the steering wheel is leather wrapped with seat belts featuring a unique blue webbing. Rounding out the modifications to the Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition are a unique serialized identification plate the #2 interior door graphic and exposed matte carbon fiber door sills air register pods and center console. Garen Nicoghosian exterior design manager for the car says the team set out to highlight where it all started with the Ford GT. "While the looks are distinctly based on the GT40 Mark II race car" he says "we've accentuated new styling cues to provide a modern interpretation." The Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition can be viewed at FordGT.com using the configuration tool. Limited quantities will be available for the 2017 model year only. Read More:http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/27/2017-ford-gt-66-heritage-edition/ The blog post 2017 Ford GT 66 Heritage Edition is available on dublin.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/2017-ford-gt-66-heritage-edition/

Tow truck drivers have also been hard at work.

Dozens of cars were stuck on the side of the road for slide-offs or crashes.

McDonald's Towing says when they saw the weather coming, they called in the troops, prepping for double the amount of calls they usually get.

"We tried to prepare better with scheduling employees and getting our trucks in line so all of them were in ready condition and ready for the storm," said McDonald's Towing Operations Manager Zach Clothier.

McDonald's Towing says they responded to about 50 calls Sunday night, and they didn't expect things to slow down.

They hope drivers keep safety in mind, before pulling off the road.

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KALAMAZOO Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Snow plows and tow trucks are out in full force across West Michigan. Newschannel 3's Nicky Zizaza caught up with some tow truck drivers working to clear drivers stranded along roadways. Phone calls have been pouring in to McDonalds Towing following the heavy snowfall around West Michigan where slick conditions and snow showers made for a busy afternoon and evening for tow truck companies. McDonalds Towing has responded to more than 150 calls following this weekend's snow showers and with chaotic road conditions tow truck drivers said they have to be especially careful because they can end up in an accident during a recovery. In this kind of weather with an influx of call they ask commuters to pay extra attention and make way for them. Zach Clothier the operations manager at McDonalds Towing said "We have large equipment lots of lights. If you can give us space to do our job and do it safely that would make us more comfortable on the road and most likely be able to do our job in a quicker response time." By 3:30 p.m. on Sunday McDonalds towing had responded to more than 50 calls and with the snow expected to continue throughout the night they don't see things slowing down. Spots on the roads remain slick and drivers should drive defensively but stay home unless you have to get out. If you do have to drive Michigan State Police has tips for drivers: Leave at least four seconds of space between you and the car in front of you. Be careful at intersections where moisture from exhaust can quickly freeze making these spots especially icy. Steer into the skid if you start to slide don't panic take your foot off the gas. Don't pump breaks - if you have anti-lock brakes do not pump them use firm pressure until you come to a stop Don't get out of your car stay put and call for help. Read more:http://wwmt.com/news/local/tow-trucks-keep-busy-on-terrible-roads Call us for all of your vehicle towing needs The previous article Tow trucks keep busy on terrible roads See more on: cork.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/tow-trucks-keep-busy-terrible-roads/

Although most of us anglers live for the days we can take our boats to our favorite fishing holes and see what's biting, there's always a sense of relief at the end of the day when we safely back the boat into the garage.

That's because towing anything adds a profound element of risk to the driving experience. You might be cautious and aware while towing your boat, but that doesn't mean some knuckle-headed pedestrian isn't going to be looking at his cell phone on the sidewalk where you like to drive.

Just like in regular driving, while towing a boat, you'll occasionally have to stop short, change lanes and weave to miss obstructions.

That latter action can prove costly if your boat isn't fitted to your trailer properly or the gear you put in it for travel isn't forward of the axle.

The video above demonstrates why you want to put weight toward the tongue and not in the rear while towing.

Read more: http://www.nola.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2016/12/weight_distribution_critical_w.html

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(House of Digital/Bigstock) Philadelphia is cracking down on predatory towing. Right now truck drivers in Philadelphia only have to take a picture of an illegally parked car before hauling it off to an impound lot. But thanks to a bill passed by City Council Thursday they'll soon have to wait for a police or parking authority officer to ticket the car first. For years city officials have received complaints from drivers who say their cars were towed from legal spots. "There is grand auto theft happening in the city every day" saidCouncilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez who sponsored the bill. But towing company owners argued that having to wait for an officer will cut down on the volume of their businesses. Anthony Kitt was one of several tow truck drivers from Philadelphia who showed up at City Hall asking council to delay the vote. "You have a bill being passed that goes against everybody when they know who the bad guys are" Kitt said. "The names have been blasted all over the news. They have video of what's going on. And you affect the lives and lifestyles of a lot of people behind the bad doings of a few." Instead of putting off the vote Quiñones-Sánchez agreed to delay enforcement of the new rule for 30 days once it's signed by the mayor. She said the city will create a hotline so tow truck drivers can call one of the nine law enforcement agencies authorized for ticketing illegally parked cars under the bill and get a faster response. "But in the interim the bad actors continue to steal cars and this is about protecting consumers right now" she said. All of the agencies involved will meet on Tuesday to get down to work Quiñones-Sánchez said. Read more:http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/99569-philadelphia-cracking-down-on-predatory-towing Call us if you need help towing your vehicle Philadelphia cracking down on predatory towing was first published to ApexTowinging - Galway via Website Feeds http://galway.apextowing.ie/philadelphia-cracking-predatory-towing/

Bill 160682, spearheaded by Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, requires towing companies to summon Philadelphia police or the Philadelphia Parking Authority to issue a ticket before hauling cars away.

The new law will seek to guarantee that vehicles being towed were parked illegally. But cars parked illegally at Philadelphia hospitals can be towed without police or PPA approval.

Tow truck drivers told 6ABC that the bill is unfair and punishes the towing industry as a whole, instead of punishing a handful of operators engaging in predatory towing or bait-and-trap schemes.

"How could those who do parking lot and driveway enforcement be predatory, when it's the property owner, or the management company, who is calling us to tow these vehicles," Lew Blum of Lew Blum Towing told the news station. "They have us mixed up with another part of the industry."

The big question that remains is how the city will enforce the new rule in 30 days. Truck drivers told NBC10 that they're not sure how long it'll take police to issue tickets or who even to call.

The city Department of Licenses & Inspection won't be able to handle the volume on its own, which is why the city plans on contracting with a third party.

The bill's passing comes months after numerous drivers said that they were victims of an alleged bait-and-trap towing scheme in South Philadelphia in August.

The story was similar for many – the drivers would park at a seemingly open spot on South Broad Street and Washington Avenue. But on their return, the car would be gone with a "no parking" sign from George Smith Towing suddenly in place where their vehicle had been parked.

Facebook videos posted by Chris Norman who lives above the allegedly targeted spot have documented a handful of incidents.

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Nissan Motors Japan has successfully introduced Intelligent Vehicle Towing (IVT), a fully-automated towing system at its Oppama production plant.

The IVT system uses a modified Nissan Leaf electric vehicle to autonomously tow trollies which carry finished cars between designated loading and unloading areas within the plant.

Unlike conventional automatic guided vehicle systems for transporting parts, which often require the installation of rails or extensive use of magnetic tape, this system does not need any special infrastructure to operate.

Randy Harvey Photo With a network of cables extending to a trio of tow trucks a 120000 pound Caterpillar excavator is slowly brought up the banks of Trout Creek were it got stuck while working on the construction of a new bridge to replace a culvert washed out during last Julys flooding. The exploit won Tomlinson Towing a spot on the cover of Towing Times Magazine. In a career that spanned more than 60 years Bill Tomlinson has been called on many times to contend with recovery and tow jobs the likes of which most tow operations will never see. Our motto has been If it flies floats or rolls we can handle it said Tomlinson who retired from Tomlinsons Towing in January of 2014 after operating the business since 1966. He originally bought the business from his father who started it in 1946 and sold it to Dean Zifko who continues as the businesss current owner. During his tenure Tomlinson has an unmatched record of success in recovery and towing. We never turned any work down and we never came home empty he said with evident pride. We had a standing offer if we dont pull it we dont charge. But weve never done one for nothing. This summer as work proceeded at top speed to replace a pair of bridges on State Highway 13 south of Ashland that record was challenged by a difficult recovery that was literally one for the books. At about 10 a.m. on Aug. 30 Tomlinson Manager Brenda Hebert got a call from a road crew supervisor asking if the firm could assist in recovering a piece of equipment that had sunk in the mud at the construction site at Trout Brook near North York about 16 miles south of Ashland. I asked the usual questions Hebert said. Where is it whats the problem what type of equipment? When the supervisor told me it was a 120000 pound excavator I sat up straight in my chair Hebert asked how deep the excavator had sunk in the mud. Real deep was the reply. At first tow operator Brandon Bowers went to the scene to scope out the problem only to be told that the construction company would try using their own equipment to haul the stuck excavator out of a 12-foot hole. That didnt work real well said Tomlinson. The only thing they accomplished was sinking it two feet deeper.. At that point the contracting firm admitted defeat and called Tomlinson again. Just do what you have to; I need this out said the exasperated supervisor. Zifko began to assemble a recovery team and called on the grand old man of Ashland towing and recovery Bill Tomlinson and his son Bob to lend a hand. When the crew arrived at the scene one road crew worker looked at the trio of smaller wreckers and snorted derisively What are you going to do with those Tonka Trucks? Bob Tomlinson replied that he aimed to get the excavator out. The man laughed and told Bob he was wasting his time. Ive never walked away from a job I havent finished Bob replied. What Tomlinson knew and the construction crew didnt understand is that recovery isnt simply a matter of brute force yanking a vehicle out. Rather it is a symphony of applied pressure in the right spots. Its all about mechanical advantage Tomlinson said recalling the words of the Greek mathematician physicist and engineer Archimedes who said Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it and I shall move the world. Its true there are much larger trucks out there than what we had but if you dont know how to run them they are worthless Tomlinson said. Its knowing what to do. Leverage is the key. The block-and-tackle mechanism of a tow truck uses the law of leverage to increase the power applied to a recovery problem. When the force is spread out over key points smaller equipment can accomplish amazing results. At our annual tool show we took an empty tractor/trailer and laid it on its side and rigged it up using a block and tackle. Then we had 12 10-year-old kids six on each line and they pulled it over by hand Tomlinson said. In this case using a D-6 Bulldozer as an anchor point and an estimated 19 lines connecting the entire rig some 253000 pounds of force was exerted to slowly oh so slowly pull the enormous excavator up the hill. It was a demonstration of how to use applied physics to succeed but that didnt mean it was easy. In a grade like that with all that suction it pulled hard Tomlinson said. In the end despite a minor setback and some re-rigging the excavator was brought up out of the hole. Everybody was amazed Tomlinson said. The whole exercise had taken just four hours. Bill and Bob Tomlinson both said it was the biggest job they had ever undertaken. Word of the tour de force reached Tow Times magazine the International publication for the towing and recovery industry. They got the story and pictures of the recovery. Usually they put pictures of fancy towing trucks on the cover this time they put the excavator recovery on it Bill Tomlinson said. For a tow and recovery man getting the cover of Tow Times is akin to making the cover of the Rolling Stone for a rock star. I went to the post office and saw the envelope and I was anxious to see if they had the story in this month and there it was right on the cover he said. I was astonished to say the least. Weve been in Tow Times a number of times but never on the front cover. Material from Tow Times was used in the creation of this report. 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ENGLEWOOD The City Council unanimously introduced an amendmentto its towing ordinance Tuesday setting higher tow fees for some vehicles andrequiring minimum lot sizes for tow operatorson city business. Under the proposal city-licensed operatorsmust respond to calls within 20 minutes; three missed or late calls makes the towersubject to losing its license. The amendment also says towers must have a secure lot big enough to house 25 cars. The amendment also changes the fee schedule so that towing companies can charge: a single flat fee of$120 up from $95for Class 1 vehicles up to 6000 pounds; a single flat fee of $160for Class 2 vehicles between 6001 and 12000 pounds; $300 per hour for heavy-duty vehicles between 12001 and 26000 pounds; $400 per hour for vehicles larger than 26001 pounds. The City Council discussing amending an ordinance on towing.(Photo: Viorel Florescu/NorthJersey.com) The amendment adjusts a measureadopted in November which set a 20-minute limit but a minimum lot size to hold 10 cars. The ordinance was based on recommendations made in May. Amore recent proposalby Police Chief Lawrence Suffern and Sgt. Robert Zimmerman which stipulated a 15-minute limit and a lot size for 50 cars was not received by the clerk in time for the November action. During a Nov. 30 special meeting to discuss the amendment the council tweaked the minimum lot size to allow for 25 cars so as not to exclude one of the borough's six applicants. Read more:http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/englewood/2016/12/06/englewood-unveils-revisions-towing-ordinance/95048144/ Call us if you need help towing a car Englewood unveils revisions to towing ordinance was originally published on Apex Towing - Cork via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/englewood-unveils-revisions-towing-ordinance/

1 Nissan testing self-driving cars at one of its plants in Japan (AP) Nissan is testing self-driving cars at one of its plants in Japan that can tow vehicles on a trailer to a wharf for loading on transport ships. The tests also can add to knowledge needed to take such autonomous driving onto public roads. Nissan executive Haruhiko Yoshimura said the company hoped to use the technology throughout the Oppama plant by 2019 and in overseas plants in the future. During a demonstration a Leaf car with no one inside drove along the road pulling a trailer with three other Leafs on it stopped properly for other vehicles and then veered into a car park. But one vehicle ran into trouble refused to move and was not able to take part in the demonstration. Kazuhiro Doi a Nissan vice-president acknowledged such glitches showed a challenge unique to the technology. "If there are drivers they can take action" he said. "Mechanical operations are all there is in a driverless car." People still had to get inside each of the towed vehicles to drive them to the proper wharf but Nissan hopes that as self-driving technology advances cars will drive themselves into the ships on their own. Driverless cars are still not allowed on regular public roads in Japan although major carmakers are all working on such technology. Driverless driving is legal within private facilities such as Nissan's. Nissan allied with Renault SA of France has been carrying out tests with driverless towing since last year. Read more:http://www.independent.ie/world-news/nissan-demonstrates-driverless-cars-towing-other-vehicles-at-plant-in-japan-35268844.html Call us if you need help towing your vehicle The article Nissan demonstrates driverless cars towing other vehicles at plant in Japan was first published on dublin.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/nissan-demonstrates-driverless-cars-towing-vehicles-plant-japan/

If you’re thinking about doing some towing, and you also think that all the concern over weight distribution on the trailer is a load of crap perpetrated by the weight-distribution lobby, then I really suggest you watch this little video. Because what’s funny with toys is terrifying in reality.

This demonstration, which seems to come from the Ontario Police Commercial Vehicle Committee, is so wonderfully simple and effective. The little Mustang (the tow vehicle of choice for most discriminating towers) is pulling a trailer with two sets of weights: one at the front, one at the rear.

This idiotic driver was stopped by police after he tried to tow a flatbed truck by wedging the front in the boot of his car - and securing it with just one strap. The motorist removed the front wheels doors and engine from the truck to lighten the load and hoisted it into the rear of his grey hatchback. He then lashed the two together with a single blue strap and set off along the road in Gloucester where police stopped him. Gloucestershire Police officers tweeted a photo of the potentially dangerous combination. They added: "Photos of a stop by one of our units in Gloucester - car towing a car with a van strapped on the back. "The van was quite literally strapped to the car. Driver reported for dangerous condition. No lights too." Reported: Gloucestershire Police warned others not to copy the driver (Photo: Gloucestershire Police/PA Wire) Read original:http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/idiotic-driver-tried-tow-truck-6107818Call us if you need a tow truck Idiotic driver tried to tow truck by wedging its front in the boot of his car is courtesy of Apex Towing via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/idiotic-driver-tried-tow-truck-wedging-front-boot-car/

JOLIET The ninth annual Worldwide Equipment Sales LLC Tow Trucks for Tots parade will take place Sunday and will begin in Joliet according to a news release about the event. Tow trucks from all over the United States will begin lining up at 6 a.m. at the Hollywood Casino Joliet 777 Hollywood Blvd. The parade will leave the casino at 9 a.m. and led by the Illinois State Police it will travel west onto Route 6 to Interstate 55 to Harlem Avenue to Toyota Park 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. Once the parade arrives the trucks will be on display and festivities will be ongoing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Toyota Park. They will include a live band Tow Truck Olympics food prizes and more. Admission is free. More than 500 trucks are expected which will break the current Guinness world record for largest tow truck parade. Tow Trucks for Tots is a nonprofit that collects toys for children at Christmastime. It is made up of mostly family owned towing companies. Read original:http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/11/12/tow-truck-parade-to-depart-sunday-morning-from-joliet/ahrp7cl/ Call us if you need a tow truck Tow truck parade to depart Sunday morning from Joliet See more on: cork.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/tow-truck-parade-depart-sunday-morning-joliet/

Toronto police are warning rush hour commuters of significant delays on major roadways across the city due to a protest organized by the province’s tow truck industry on Tuesday.

Authorities say the event will snarl traffic into and out of Toronto during the morning and afternoon rush hours.

The protest is scheduled to stiffle the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway as tow truck drivers make their way to Queen’s Park.

Tow truck drivers are upset over Bill 15, Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, which aims to reduce auto insurance claims costs and includes tow and storage-specific consumer protection measures.

The industry has opposed some parts of the bill as it also limits the number of hours tow-truck drivers can work per day.

“Tow truck drivers, we don’t make money every day. We only make money per call,” said tow truck driver Zoli Burka.

“A lot of the time, tow truck drivers are sitting around doing nothing. We work as we get our tows. We’re not like big truckers where we’re driving constantly.”

The law also requires operators to get permission from consumers before providing tow and storage services, accept credit card payments, and to make towing rates clearly visible before receiving payment.

“Regulating our industry, yes it needs it because there are bad apples in our industry like any industry,” said Burka.

“We’re ok with some of the bill. A lot of us already accept credit cards. Our issue is our hours of operations. Don’t attack us for that.”

Toronto police say tow truck drivers are expected to arrive at Queen’s Park around 9:30 a.m. and encircle the south lawn of the provincial legislature from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A similar protest on Dec. 9, 2014 caused massive headaches for motorists as tow trucks surrounded the grounds of Queen’s Park.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A west side business owner is asking every driver to be on the lookout for a stolen, one-of-a-kind tow truck.

Monday morning, when Ted Green showed up to work he noticed that the fence in front of his car shop was destroyed; pieces were even thrown into 16th Street.

“This section here is bent, which actually has to go back to the third pole. This one has to go all the way back to the 5th pole. I mean it just destroyed my whole front row here,” said Ted Green, town truck owner.

Green quickly noticed how the gate was damaged. Thieves used his tow truck to plow through and take off.

“For someone to just come and take that from us, that’s just a punch in the face,” said Green.

The tow truck is black with neon green lettering that says "Ted’s Auto Care" on each side. Green says this tow truck is the only one that looks like this.

“Even if you’re standing a mile away and seen it coming. You’re going to look, I mean it’s a big truck and it’s noticeable,” said Green.

Within a matter of minutes this car shop is out more than $20,000. The stolen tow truck cuts their fleet in half.

“We’re losing anywhere from $300-$600 a day from the tow truck,” said Green.

Green told us he has security cameras, but the thieves actually turned the one that would’ve captured the crime.

“I don’t know what they took the truck for. I don’t know if they took it for parts. I don’t know if they’re out trying to steal each other’s vehicles. It could be anything,” said Green.

Green does know all it takes is for the thieves to make one wrong turn and for someone to see it and to turn them in.

“It’s just an honest thing to do for somebody to call and report that,” said Green.

If you do happen to see the "Ted’s Auto Care" truck, call IMPD.

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Members of the public in a Co Offaly town had a lucky escape after a driverless car ploughed onto the footpath yesterday morning.

A Surrey man is fuming after ICBC refused to cover the damage a tow truck caused to his beloved 1992 Buick Roadmaster.

Fabian Galick, who works in security in the film business, was driving to Hope to meet up with a friend on Aug. 2, when his prized 24-year-old car with a 350-cubic-inch V8 engine blew a transmission line, which left him stranded at the side of the highway about 11 kilometres out of Hope.

Galick, 48, called his brother and asked him to call a tow truck to pick up to take it back to Surrey for repairs.

When the car arrived home, Galick was stunned to see extensive damage to the undercarriage, sides and bumper. Most perplexing, a wheel had fallen off.

“He did a lot of damage,” Galick said of the tow-truck operator. “It will be in the thousands to fix.”

Galick suspects the wheel fell off when the car was hooked up backwards and the driver began to head to Surrey. “”You do not tow a car backwards that has knock-off rims,” he said. “He hooked it up backwards and destroyed it.”

Once he figured out the extent of the damage, Galick said he made a claim with ICBC.

But he was later told his policy did not cover the damage from the tow truck.

He was told he would have to go after tow-truck company Bear Paws Towing and Recovery Ltd., in a civil action, despite his understanding he was covered if there was damage to the car when it was being towed.

“They said I have no coverage and I’ll have to sue,” Galick said of the claim.

But the big thing he said is the danger motorists faced when the self-tightening wheel fell off while the car was in tow. “Every tow truck driver is supposed to know how knock-off wheels work,” he said.

Jeff Potts, part-owner of Bear Paws Towing and Recovery Ltd., said he takes full responsibility for the damage in the tow.

“We’re going to pay him,” Potts said. “It was a bad judgment call on my part, “ said Potts of the tow.

“It is not his fault. I will square up with him.”

An ICBC official would not discuss the case, but instead pointed out people need to do their research when they call a tow-truck company. ICBC recommends hiring a tow-truck company that is one of their “suppliers."

In B.C., it is mandatory for towing companies to purchase a “garage policy” from ICBC.

If there isn’t negligence by the tow-truck operator, the customer’s own optional insurance coverage could cover damages.

And if the damage isn’t covered under an ICBC policy, the driver can pursue a legal claim with the tow company.

Galick said after a month he has yet to see any financial compensation and wants to warn other motorists to check their ICBC policy and the tow truck’s standing with ICBC before hiring them.

“There are so many things going on here,” Galick said of the problems he encountered with what he thought was a routine tow.

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A male driver reverses his Vauxhall Astra from a tow truck Waltham Forest Council/YouTube A man who angrily reversed a car off a tow truck astonishingly without writing the thing off has been criticised by a council for his extremely dangerous manoeuvre. The driver tried to remove the silver Vauxhall Astra from the grip of a parking enforcement firm by starting the engine of the car and simply reversing it off the back of the truck as it hadnt yet been secured. See the video below In the footage he can be seen storming up to the vehicle which had been parked illegally on a street in Waltham Forest east London before driving it off in an effort that appears to have succeeded as the car simply bounces back into action. Waltham Forest Councillor Clyde Loakes said: The man had an utter disregard for anyone on the street and what he did was extremely dangerous. You can see kids and other members of the public milling around in the foreground of the video and thank goodness none of them were in the immediate vicinity or he could have killed someone. The incident happened at roughly 8am on 29 August on Hazelwood Road in Walthamstow and was captured on film by parking enforcement officers. Read more:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/driver-avoids-impounding-by-reversing-car-from-parking-enforcement-tow-truck-9737325.html Call us if you need a tow truck Driver avoids impounding is available on cork.apextowing.ie/ via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/driver-avoids-impounding/

WLOS GREENVILLE S.C. -- A tow truck driver refused to a help a customer stranded on Interstate 26 in Asheville on Monday. "Something came over me I think the Lord came to me and he just said get in the truck and leave" said Ken Shupe of Shupee Max Towing in Traveler's Rest S.C.. "And when I got in my truck you know I was so proud because I felt like I finally drew a line in the sand and stood up for what I believed." Motorist Cassy McWade says she was in a car accident and the family called their regular mechanic to drive about 45 minutes north in order to tow her home to Traveler's Rest from the side of the Interstate. He wasn't able to make the trip so McWade says he called Shupe. He arrived after about an hour and began the process of towing the vehicle. "He goes around back and comes back and says 'I can't tow you.' My first instinct was there must be something wrong with the car" McWade told News 13 on Wednesday. "And he says 'No you're a Bernie supporter.' And I was like wait really? And he says 'Yes ma'am' and just walks away." McWade has a Bernie Sanders bumper sticker on her rear fender and a yard sign in her rear window for Sen. Bernie Sanders. Shupe who supports presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said his decision on the side of the interstate this week was more about business than politics. He believes Bernie Sanders supporters are socialists and says he's had problems with two customers over the last six months who supported Bernie Sanders. He said they caused him problems over paying their bills. "I've had some horrible experiences in the last six months with towing cars for this mindset individuals in that I don't get paid. They want to argue about a $50 tow bill and it turns into just a drama and a fuss. And I said you know I'm not going to associate with them and I'm not going to do any business with them" Shupe said. "I'm really not interested in doing business with that clientele" he said of Sanders supporters. "I personally don't believe that you don't have to agree on anything just to be kind to one another" McWade said. "I was like what did I do to you? You know I do believe I try to do right by people. So I was offended and I don't know what exactly he thinks I would have done to him directly by being a believer in Bernie." McWade 25 has psoriatic arthritis fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and early-stage Crohns which she said made sitting on the side of the road without a restroom nearby"terrifying". She is legally disabled and says the handicapped placard was hanging on her mirror when Shupe arrived. She also says the family mechanic informed Shupe that she was disabled. After waiting more than an hour and a half McWade was towed by another company. Shupe says he did not know that McWade was disabled. "Had she been disabled would I have towed her car? No ma'am. I would have pulled forward and sat there with her to make sure she was OK until another wrecker service showed up to get her home safely but I still would not have towed her car" said Shupe. "I stand by my decision and I would do it again today if the opportunity presented itself." Read more:http://wlos.com/news/local/tow-truck-driver-refuses-to-tow-motorist-over-bernie-bumper-sticker Call us if you need a tow truck Tow truck driver refuses to tow motorist over Bernie bumper sticker was first seen on ApexTowing - Cork via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/tow-truck-driver-refuses-tow-motorist-bernie-bumper-sticker/

The Arlington County Board on Saturday spent an hour and a half discussing changes to the county’s towing ordinance.

The Board voted to advertise a series of changes — final approval is set for next month — but not before making some alterations to the County Manager’s recommendations.

The alterations were essentially intended to prevent towing malfeasance. Among them:

PAWTUCKET The John Martins Foundation proudly presents the First Annual John Martins Classic Cars and Tow Truck Show on Saturday Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of McCoy Stadium. The rain date is Sunday Aug. 14. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. It will feature a combination of classic cars and tow trucks for all car enthusiasts or anyone who would like to simply enjoy a day of remembrance with family and friends in honor of John Martins. Other activities include food trucks music face painting balloon artists fingerprinting Best of Show awards prize giveaways and raffles with a special appearance by former NFL Indianapolis Colts player Jamie Silva signing autographs. All proceeds and donations to benefit the John Martins Foundation to help support burn victims. The John Martins Burn Foundation is a nonprofit founded in memory of Rhode Island businessman John Martins a kind generous and charitable man admired by many because of his ethics states a release. Martins believed that with hard work and determination dreams can become a reality. On Sept. 4 2015 Martins was driving a tow truck back from a job when he lost control of his vehicle which plunged down an embankment and burst into flames. Doctors did not expect he would survive his extensive injuries more than 72 hours but Martins fought valiantly for his life for the next 23 days before succumbing to his injuries. His grief-stricken family created the nonprofit organization in his honor to benefit other burn victims. Read more:http://www.valleybreeze.com/2016-07-05/pawtucket/john-martins-classic-cars-and-tow-truck-show-coming-aug-13#.WEW0GbKLS00 Call us if you need a tow truck John Martins Classic Cars and Tow Truck Show coming was first published to cork.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/john-martins-classic-cars-tow-truck-show-coming/

A tow truck caught fire Saturday night at the Four Corners intersection in downtown Rochester, though no injuries resulted.

According to the Rochester Police Department, the tow truck was traveling east on Main Street with a red four-door sedan hooked up. Apparently, electrical issues sparked a fire at the intersection, where East and West Main streets, State Street and Exchange Boulevard meet.

The Rochester Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

A Department of Transportation pole at one corner was damaged.

No further update is expected Sunday.

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It was another dangerous few days for tow truck drivers on Twin Cities roadways this Memorial Day weekend. Tow truck driver Troy Mechura captured video of drivers not moving over despite a Minnesota law that requires drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles. Tow truck drivers say its nothing new and only getting worse. Tow truck drivers to motorists: Move over "I had a semi that literally took my hat right off and sent it down the freeway" Mechura said. Tow truck drivers say commuters are often distracted or worse yet dont know the law. The space the law seeks to provide can be the difference between life and death and Mechura hopes that through advocacy this growing problem can be fixed. "My life is worth something everybody's life is worth something you can not put a price tag on it" Mechurasaid. Read more:http://www.fox9.com/news/150622302-story Call us if you need a tow truck Tow truck drivers to motorists: Move over Find more on: ApexTowing - Cork via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/tow-truck-drivers-motorists-move/

Dramatic footage shows how an Audi and a tow truck became engulfed in flames after catching fire on the M62 near Saddleworth. Smoke can be seen billowing across the westbound carriageway of the motorway while both the white van and its load burn away. Two lanes were shut at J22 near Rishworth Moor at around 2pm. It appears the vehicle had pulled over onto the hard shoulder with the driver even getting out his hazard sign before the fire took hold. Images taken by GMFRS station manager Jason Rain show the burnt out vehicle still smouldering. The truck looked completely destroyed as did the front end of the Audi it had been transporting. The sliproad reopened at around 4pm but lanes one and two were kept closed for around an hour after while the carriageway was treated by gritters and cleaned up. Highways England @HighwaysNEAST J22 w/b entry slip now open however 2 lanes remain closed W/B at J22 for carriageway clean up. Long delays back to J23 Highways bosses tweeted to say the motorway was fully reopen by 5pm. They posted on Twitter: All lanes open and lane closures removed #M62 W/B just after entry slip at J22. Long delays remain back to J23 but clearing steadily. Traffic cameras show congestion is currently backed up to Huddersfield. Read more:http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/watch-dramatic-video-footage-shows-12031137 Call us if you need a tow truck Dramatic video footage shows Audi and tow truck both on fire on M62 near Saddleworth See more on: Apex Towing Limerick Blog via Website Feeds http://limerick.apextowing.ie/dramatic-video-footage-shows-audi-tow-truck-fire-m62-near-saddleworth/

Collin Vandenheuvel and his workmates at Preferred Towing appear in the first episode of Heavy Rescue: 401 airing Oct. 10 on the Discovery Channel. Brett Morris photo www.BrettM.com Troy Shantz Preferred Towing is often seen on the road and will soon be seen on screen too. The Sarnia company is a player in the Discovery Channels Heavy Rescue: 401 a reality TV show that tells the story of tow operators rescues and maintenance crews that keep 400 series highways moving. The first sneak peek episode airs Monday Oct. 10 at 10 p.m. For them to come to us and ask us to be a part of this its a pretty amazing feeling said Collin Vandenheuvel a tow operator and son of Preferred owners Gary and Tammy Vandenheuvel. We feel honoured to do this and it was a fun experience. Vandenheuvel said Sarnias unpredictable weather which can play havoc on roads was one reason the company was chosen. With the lake effect it really changes up here really quickly. In January a crew began filming the Sarnia team seven days a week for nearly three months. Vandenheuvel said having the cameras looking over his shoulder was nerve wracking at first but the results were worth it. Weve got our parts and from what weve been seeing so far its been amazing. They did a great job putting it all together. Vandenheuvel said the companys crewmembers appear in five of the eight episodes including the opener Monday on Discovery Channel. The rest of the season is scheduled to run on unspecified dates early in the new year. Vandenheuvel his dad and four other employees apparently appear in the show. The scenario is not unlike that of the popular Discovery Channel series Highway Thru Hell in which Jamie Davis and his son Jason work together in the business. Starting with a single one-ton 24 years ago Preferred Towing today has a fleet of 14 trucks. The largest is powerful enough to clear car wrecks pull ailing tractor-trailers off the road and has been used to haul vessels built in Sarnias world-class fabricating shops. Vandenheuvel said the tow companies and maintenance crews on the show are from all over Southern Ontario and hed gotten to know some of them through towing operations on 400-series highways. We know these guys theyre really good guys. And theyre going to look just as good as we do on TV he said with a laugh. Read more:http://thesarniajournal.ca/city-tow-truck-team-ready-for-its-reality-tv-close-up/ Contact us if you need a tow truck The article City tow truck team ready for its reality TV close-up was first seen on Apex Towing - Limerick via Website Feeds http://limerick.apextowing.ie/city-tow-truck-team-ready-reality-tv-close/

A380 from China Southern Airlines has been driven by the Los Angeles airport for a tow-truck. This report various media. The incident occurred late Thursday evening (local time) instead. The superjumbo could carry out flights to Guangzhou in China. On board were 447 passengers and 28 crew members. They all could safely leave the plane. The flight was canceled after the crash. Photos on social media shows that the truck cab is appalled by the collision. To our knowledge there were no injuries. China Southern has five A380s in the fleet. The aircraft fly daily to Los Angeles. Read original:http://www.upinthesky.nl/2016/11/11/a380-china-southern-botst-op-tow-truck-los-angeles/ Contact us anytime for a tow truck A380 China Southern botst op tow-truck Los Angeles was originally published to Apex Towing - Limerick via Website Feeds http://limerick.apextowing.ie/a380-china-southern-botst-op-tow-truck-los-angeles/

IRVING PARK — Angel Carbajal was returning to his Irving Park home from Home Depot on Wednesday morning when he saw a man sprinting down the middle of his street, running from the scene of a car wreck. He then saw his neighbors running after the man.

"I said, 'Why is he running?' " Carbajal said. "Then I see the mess."

Around 7 a.m. Wednesday, a driver for Rosehill Towing and Recovery Inc. was going the wrong way down the 3300 block of West Cuyler Avenue when he hit a speed bump, neighbors said. The driver went over the bump "way too fast" and crashed into cars, damaging seven of them, said neighbor Sharon Costanza.

"You hear something hit the ground," said Costanza, who heard the crash but didn't witness it. "Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom."

^{The tow truck hit the SUV, which then backed onto Angel Carbajal's car. [Provided]}

Five of the cars were towed from the scene and were most likely totaled, neighbors said. Two cars that remained on the block Wednesday evening suffered heavy front-end damage, including Carbajal's, he said.

"It was bad," Carbajal said of the damage his car suffered. "We'll see what happens."

The tow truck was also likely totaled and was towed away from the scene, neighbors said.

After the crash, the tow truck driver tried to run away, but neighbors followed him and told police where he was, Costanza said.

The tow truck is owned by Rosehill Towing and Recovery Inc., according to photos taken by neighbors at the scene. Patrick Worley, of Des Plaines, is listed as the president of Rosehill Towing and Recovery Inc. in state records, and he listed himself as a driver and CEO for the company on Facebook. Rosehill Towing and Worley could not immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday.

^{One of the smashed cars that remained on the block suffered heavy front and side damage. [DNAinfo/Joe Ward]}

Police could not say if anyone had been charged or cited in the crash, but they did confirm a truck hit a parked car on the block and no injuries were reported.

The neighbor, who asked that his name not be printed, said he heard the tow truck hit the speed bump.

He then hit three cars parked on the north side of the street, bounced off those cars and hit two cars on the opposite side of the street before bouncing off those cars and hitting the man's "newish" Subaru Crosstrek, he said.

"I was right inside the window. My car was in the air," the man said. "I saw him and he started running."

The man said his daughter was getting ready for work at the time of the crash and usually drives his Subaru to her job.

"She could have been in the car," he said. "I've never seen nothing like this happen."

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The tow truck was invented in Chattanooga, The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum is here and Ooltewah is home to Miller Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment.

So, yeah, there will be a celebration in Chattanooga on Saturday, Sept. 10, to mark the tow truck's 100th birthday.

Miller Industries will sponsor the festivities, which include a parade of tow trucks rolling through downtown that will stop around 7 p.m. Saturday at Ross's Landing near the Tennessee River riverfront. The public is invited to Ross's Landing for live music, free refreshments, food truck fare, games for kids — and a fireworks display once it gets dark.

Lots of people are expected for the once-in-a-century event.

"Since I've come to work here, I have been amazed at how many people are actually into tow trucks. It is mind-boggling," said Kathy Brown, who worked at a bank downtown before she was hired in mid-August as co-assistant director at the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. "I did not realize tow trucks had such a following."

The museum's events will include a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10 that's open to the public, to add names to the museum's Wall of the Fallen, a memorial to tow truck operators who've lost their lives on the job. The museum also has a survivor's fund that helps drivers' families, Brown said.

TV shows about the towing and recovery industry are popular, including "Highway Thru Hell," a reality TV show set in Canada, "Wrecked," set in Chicago, and "Ice Road Truckers." Jamie Davis, a real-life tow truck operator who's the star of "Highway Thru Hell," will take part in Saturday's parade.

The 100th birthday celebration coincides with the Tennessee Tow Show, which runs from Thursday to Saturday at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

"There'll probably be over 2,000 people this year, because it's the 100th anniversary," said Jimmy Collins, president of the Tennessee Tow Truck Association and owner of Casper's Bodyshop and Wrecker in Greeneville, Tenn. "For the industry [the anniversary's] a big milestone. For the city of Chattanooga, it's a big milestone."

Ernest Holmes in 1916 built the first tow truck in Chattanooga by attaching a rigging system to a 1913 Cadillac, marking the birth of the towing and recovery industry, according to Miller Industries. Holmes filed for a patent — the first of about a dozen — for his idea in 1917 and subsequently built the Ernest Holmes Co. here to make and market his tow truck.

The Holmes brand lives on as part of Miller Industries' family of tow truck equipment manufacturers that also includes the brands Century, Chevron, Vulcan, Boniface and Jige.

"Miller Industries' roots run deep in Chattanooga, and we are honored to share the centennial celebration of our Holmes brand with our friends and neighbors in the local communities," Miller Industries' President and Co-CEO Will Miller said in a statement.

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A tow truck and the boat it was towing is out of the water after getting submerged at Cherry Creek Reservoir Sunday afternoon. South Metro Fire Rescue crews and a dive team responded to the west boat ramp at the reservoir to pull the truck and boat out. Crews say the truck was stuck in ground material. Divers used an airbag to try to lift the truck up so it could be pulled out. The first attempt to pull the truck out did not work. First attempt at pulling the truck out was unsuccessful. Taking another airbag under and reattaching a tow cable. pic.twitter.com/lR6FDLqhuO Crews used a second airbag under the truck and were able to float the truck above the water just enough to pull it out with tow cables. The truck was successfully pulled from Cherry Creek Reservoir. (Photo: South Metro Fire Rescue) No one was injured and no rescues had to be made.There is no word yet on what caused the truck to go under water. Read more:http://www.9news.com/news/local/tow-truck-and-boat-go-under-water-at-cherry-creek-reservoir/303871575 Call us if you need a tow truck Tow truck and boat go under water at Cherry Creek Reservoir Read more on: Apex Towing Cork Blog via Website Feeds http://cork.apextowing.ie/tow-truck-boat-go-water-cherry-creek-reservoir/

Many drivers have been tempted to ignore the warning signs about parking restrictions at airport drop-off zones in order to wave their loved ones off.

But a new video has highlighted just how quickly that decision could leave you stranded and out of pocket.

Amazing footage shows a tow truck at what is thought to be a Turkish airport scooping up a car and taking it away in under a minute.

A YouTube video shows a car at departures in a Turkish airport being towed in under a minute

The white vehicle was removed by the tow truck for being unmanned.

The speed of the manoeuvre is lightning quick - with the car being removed from the spot in under a minute

Turkish airport security is especially vigilant at the moment because of a series of terror attacks in the country

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Winter has not yet officially begun, but tow truck drivers are staying busy responding to calls about car troubles because of the cold temperatures.

Tow Truck Pulled From Bottom Of Smith Lake

A large, heavy, six wheel wrecker was pulled from the bottom of Smith Lake Monday morning. The location is just north and west of the Smith Lake Park boat launch approximately 114 yards off shore in the main channel.

The wrecker (which sported still visible American Towing & Recovery signage) was discovered by divers last week. The find was initiated when a boater on Smith Lake had his vessel make hull contact with the wrecker underneath the water line. The Alabama Marine Patrol and Alabama Power were contacted soon thereafter.

This led to TowBoatUS and Lyle Wrecker Service being called to evaluate the scene.

After a weekend of calculations and advanced planning, the wrecker was cabled up in the lake to a military style, old school wrecker supplied by Lyle. With a slow, careful reeling in of the cable, the wrecker emerged onto the banks of Smith Lake Park approximately 20 minutes later.

As you can see in this video and accompanying interviews with Captain Jackson Dozier(TowBoatUS), Adam Lyle (Lyle Wrecker Service) and Director Doug Davenport (Cullman County Parks & Recreation), the muddy, foul-smelling wrecker was loaded onto a flat-bed trailer and removed from the scene:

Wait until you see how they got the Charger Hellcat to the tow truck.

Wait until you see how they got the Charger Hellcat to the tow truck.

A tow truck is never a good sign. It tends to be a harbinger of great and terrible darkness, in fact. Either a car has crashed, or a car broke down, or it’s coming to take your precious baby away from a TOTALLY LEGIT parking spot. But occasionally they do the Lord’s work, and in a beautiful way to boot.

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ARLINGTON VA The Arlington County Board is "upgrading and refining" its county code to deal with the "frequently contentious" issue of towing the county said in a statement and one of those changes involves letting more tow trucks into the county that will be prowling area parking lots. The Board met on Saturday for its November Regular Meeting and will hold a Dec. 10 meeting to discuss "trespass towing" with the public. One of the proposed code changes involves increasing the distance a towing storage lot can be from the county boundary which the Board claims would "allow for additional competition" among towing companies. The Board made a number of other proposed changes to the county code as well including approval of additional fees that towing operators would be able to charge. "In the case of the maximum allowable fees for trespass towing the Board is expected to match the State Code in allowing for up to two instances of an additional fee of $25 for a tow that occurs between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays or on weekends and holidays" the statementreads. "The County had authorized one flat rate throughout the week. Due to action by the Virginia General Assembly earlier this year Arlington County and other Northern Virginia jurisdictions must allow for these charges." The Board is also considering a proposal that would require towing operators to provide the county annually with information ranging from storage facilities to state-issued driver authorization documents to proof of insurance coverage. These recommendations seek to provide protection to vehicle owners while balancing the needs of property owners and their customers Brian Stout a legislative liaison for the County said in the statement. The Board will consider the following code adjustments: Requiring more signs inside parking facilities to identify additional parking restrictions should they exist Increasing from 3 miles to 3.25 miles the distance of towing storage facilities from the County boundary to allow for additional competition among towing companies without adding an unreasonable distance for drivers having to retrieve their cars Requiring that towing and recovery operators properly secure all loads to meet all safety standards" Noting in the code that Nothing in this section shall release tow truck drivers from liability for failure to use reasonable care Removing a provision requiring towing drivers to document the condition of vehicles via photographs or video before theyre towed a change designed to reflect the Countys lack of authority in damage claims Image via Arlington County Read more:http://patch.com/virginia/arlington-va/arlington-county-board-wants-allow-more-tow-truck-drivers-patrol-parking-lots Call us if you need a tow truck The post More Tow Trucks Prowling Arlington? Thats What the County Board is Proposing Find more on: http://dublin.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/tow-trucks-prowling-arlington-thats-county-board-proposing/

Tow truck towing a broken down car on the street. Courtesy of Getty Images Whether it's a car battery dying skidding into a ditch or crashing a car towing companies offer important services for when a car is in an undrivable situation. With winter approaching the threat of ice low visibility and low temperatures makes towing services in high demand. Kyle Dirks manager at Butchs Auto said doing preventative maintenance is crucial in order to avoid having to be towed. Dirks said making sure you have enough gas in your gas tank treating your gas tank as half is empty in the winter as well as having windows scrapped of ice and snow are preventative measures that can help to avoid needing a tow. Mark Hansen owner of Mark Hansen's Complete Automotive Repair Service also said to take preventative measures to avoid having to be towed. Hansen said to examine your tires in order to make sure that they are full and in decent condition. Be proactive and not reactive Hansen said. By preparing to drive you can prevent having to be towed in the first place. Although it is good to prepare sometimes being towed is unavoidable. If you find yourself in need of a tow there are things that can be done to help the process go smoothly. David Williams towing and recovery specialist at Central Iowa Towing and Recovery said that one of the things that people can do to help with the towing process is to know where their car is located. Without a location a tow truck will take a significantly longer time in order to determine where the tow is needed. In addition to knowing where your car is located it is important that the towing company gets the keys to the vehicle. Dirks said that not having keys is a common issue. By not having the keys to the vehicle there is no way to get into the vehicle to put it in drive or to turn the vehicle on to aid in the towing process. If you are in need of a tow it is also important to be prepared to wait. Be patient Dirks said. This is something that is easy to forget. There are other people that need to be towed and a tow truck will not instantly show up after a phone number is dialed. Although you may be running late or panicking due to being in a bad situation the tow truck will not arrive any faster. It is also important to know that tow trucks cannot be on the road at all times. Williams said that if a tow ban a ban on towing issued if conditions are dangerous to tow in is in effect it could take a significant amount of time before tow trucks are allowed to go onto the interstate. When the tow truck arrives Williams said it is best if you stay at a safe place to avoid getting injured and to avoid getting in the way of the towing company. No one plans a breakdown Hansen said. It is important to remember that towing a car is not planned. By knowing what to do and staying calm towing can be an easy process. Read more:http://www.iowastatedaily.com/special_sections/article_fbd249fc-a63e-11e6-bac2-5b3851b6b4ce.html Call us if you need a tow truck The post What to know if you need a tow was first published to Apex Towing - Dublin via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/know-need-tow/

Advantage Funding added Todd Chase to its growing sales force. Chase will serve as a sales manager of the company’s vocational truck business, specializing in tow-truck financing.

“Todd brings a lifetime of industry experience as an operator, advocate and financer that further enhances the Tow and Vocational Truck team at Advantage Funding,” said Kristian McCausland, head of sales for Advantage Funding. “Our clients expect to deal with people that understand their business and with Todd we further add to our team of industry experts.”

Prior to his appointment with Advantage Funding, Chase served as business development consultant for Northbrook, IL-based Beacon Funding. Earlier in his career he was the general manager of a family towing business.

Chase serves on the Executive Cabinet of the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) and sits on the board of the Massachusetts Statewide Towing Academy, where he is a tow-operator trainer. Chase has also served as vice president of the Massachusetts Statewide Towing Association for 16 years.

“I have extensive experience with all aspects of the tow-truck market—operating, selling and financing,” Chase said. “I look forward to expanding Advantage Funding’s market share in this industry and establishing many new relationships.”

Advantage Funding is a ground-transportation finance firm which focuses on companies in the commercial, vocational-truck and dealership spaces.

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An employee of Stanford Automotive at 66 Youngs Mill Road claimed his 1995 GMC work truck was stolen from the business between Thursday and early Saturday morning.

The man told LaGrange police officers the truck was last seen on the Madison Avenue side of the shop.

The vehicle also contained more than $8,000 worth of various towing tools and equipment, according to the employee.

The white GMC truck has “Stanford Automotive” stamped on the sides, a white camper shell on the back and strobe lights on top, a report stated.

The vehicle was valued at $3,500.

Convicted felon allegedly threatens to shoot relative

One man remains behind bar accused of threatening to shoot a relative with a gun at a home in the 900 block of Houston Street just before 1 p.m. on Friday.

Dion Fonterrell Jackson, 43, was arrested when LaGrange police officers found a handgun hidden inside a microwave in the house, a report stated.

The gun also was reported stolen more than two years ago, officers said.

The relative told police Jackson threatened to “blow her brains out” if they attempted to leave the home, according to the report.

The relative managed to get away, jump inside a car and drive to a secure location where they called police, a report read.

Jackson pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault in Nov. 2004, the report stated. He was sentenced to six years to serve two years behind bars; which Jackson completed.

Jackson was taken into custody on Friday and charged with simple assault under the Family Violence Act, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during certain crimes and theft by receiving.

DUI

• One woman was arrested after a LaGrange police officer observed her 2005 Lincoln Navigator weaving in and out of lanes on South Davis Road about 5:45 a.m. on Saturday.

The officer stated he also smelled an odor of alcohol when he approached the SUV.

The woman failed a field sobriety test and blew a .227 during the preliminary breath test, a report stated.

She was charged with failure to maintain lane and DUI less safe.

• A driver was taken into custody by LaGrange Police after he crashed into a mailbox and a parked vehicle in the 700 block of Colquitt Street just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The man failed a field sobriety test and blew a .14 into the officer’s Breathilyzer, according to the report.

The driver was charged with DUI less safe and failure to maintain lane – both misdemeanors.

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For the last three decades, Murray Kelly has been responsible for tending to about 98 per cent of the towing calls at Kelly Auto Service, and it seems he hears the same story one too many times, “everybody drives too fast.”

Later on in the evening, between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 19, Seaforth and the neighbouring regions were given a taste of winter, which is officially not until December 21, as a couple centimetres of snow coated the town - along with temperatures reaching -2 throughout the week.

This is the busiest time of the year for tow truck drivers, especially when having to cart vehicles out of the ditch. Kelly, 51, said the condition of the automobiles tires plays a role in some of the accidents as well poorly maintained vehicles. “The one I pulled out Sunday, a little Toyota with all four tires bald as the cement floor.”

Since the snowfall, Kelly has been dispatched to about 10-15 accidents where the driver has lost control and required assistance.

“It’s more of no common sense, not paying attention and to realize ‘you know it’s actually wintertime,” stated Kelly, November 24. “It’s (nearly) December in Huron County, maybe I should slow down.”

“We are going to have snow, we are going to have ice, we are going to have slop.”

Despite the numerous calls no one was seriously injured, Kelly said the vehicle owners were more shaken up in the whole ordeal. Through for the most part, drivers were stressed from the aftermath, since the damages would not be covered by insurance.

In roughly 72 hours from the first snowfall, Burkholder Auto Body and Towing Ltd. saw virtually double the calls compared to Kelly Auto Service with one of those being an ambulance on Highway 8 between Clinton and Seaforth.

Leaning towards their competitor’s statements, Brussels native, Shane Burkholder from BABT said only one factor justifies the numerous accidents - speed.

The OPP issued winter tips to the community mid Wednesday afternoon due to the numerous collisions in Huron County relating to “weather and road conditions.” The OPP referred to the wintry weather as “problematic” for drivers in the area. From November 19-21, the authorities revealed there were 12 motor vehicle accidents.

Out of the dozen collisions, nine were as a result of gusting winds and snowy/ice covered thoroughfares, in addition there was a fatality, where weather was not the factor and the other two had to do with deer on the roadway.

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There are at least two ways this man could’ve handled the situation, and he chose none of them.



Getting your car towed (with or without a good reason) can be very frustrating, but it’s very important not to let your exasperation get the better of you in those moments. It’s always better to remain calm than to hop on the towing truck, start your car, and attempt to jump off the platform because things will most likely go wrong; very wrong.

The gentleman in the video, named Arthur, clearly didn’t want his car taken away, so instead of resolving the “issue” like a responsible, sane adult that is entitled to maneuver 1.5 tons of metal on public streets, he decided to act out (and possibly ruin his car in the process).

At what point the man reckoned it's better to break his car than pay a lousy impound fine is unclear, but what’s worse is that almost every bystander encouraged his behavior. Fortunately, his attempt in getting the car on the asphalt (and inadvertently injuring himself or others) failed thanks to the chains securing the vehicle’s axles.

So, if you’re in danger of getting your car impounded, remember, it’s better to settle the dispute in court instead of becoming famous on the internet

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The drivers lined up to greet Governor Cuomo during a CNY visit

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When Gov. Andrew Cuomo arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds to announce Phase II of renovations, he was greeted by rows of tow trucks lining both sides of State Fair Boulevard.

Operators say the goal was to get help improving compliance with the State's Move Over Law.

Most of the drivers lined up end-to-end could quickly name someone who died on the job.

"The last funeral we had to go to was for James Homkey in Canajoharie two weeks ago. He was the tow truck operator killed on the NYS Thruway," said Tina Lyon, a tow truck operator.

On Friday, a NYS Thruway worker died when he was hit by a vehicle while helping two tow truck operators in Herkimer County.

Among the men and women lining State Fair Boulevard as the Governor arrived were workers from Northern Lights Auto Service in Mattydale, who buried their boss, Todd Young, five years ago this month.

"It devastated his family. Still to this day, there's not a day that goes by that his family isn't affected by it," said Nathaniel Sherman, an employee of Northern Lights.

While New York law does require drivers to move over for tow truck operators - many workers say not enough people are paying attention when they see the flashing lights.

"Nobody takes them seriously really. Nobody is slowing down and moving over for the yellow lights because everybody has them," Lyon said. "So, we are asking the Governor to amend the Move Over Law to allow tow truck operators to have the blue rear-facing lights, so when we do our job. It's a little easier for the public to see."

The law now includes sanitation vehicles in addition to tow trucks and emergency vehicles. Violators could be fined up to $400 and get three points on their license. Sherman says that's not enough.

"It takes a blink of any eye for someone to lose their life....where a ticket - they can pay the fine and go about their day," he adds. "Unless there are some real stiff penalties to the point where it sets into these people, they are not going to listen."

Lyon says she has sent letters to the Governor, but hasn't heard back. She organized the rally quickly after hearing he would be visiting the fairgrounds this week.

Her efforts reach beyond the state lawmakers - she wants every driver to think carefully as they hurry home at the end of the day.

"We're usually competitors. But, for a cause like this we do band together as a whole and try to get the word out there," she said. "Please slow down and move over because we all want to go home too."

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BATAVIA — Painted turquoise and purple with silver chains and large stars, Parise’s Auto and Towing’s 2001 Freightliner FL 120 won first place in the working truck category of the national Shine ‘n Star Tow Truck Photo Beauty Contest, hosted by Tow Times magazine and powered by Ford Trucks.

Chosen out of 550 entries submitted over five categories, the truck from the Batavia business was cobbled together out of five different trucks, including a 1981 fire truck headed to the junkyard, and the appearance was altered to look more aerodynamic.

Everything was painted and designed in-house.

The colors painted on the tow truck — turquoise, purple and silver — were the original palette when the business started 60 years ago. Different paint schemes were tried out, and according to Elaina Dickinson, one of the owners of the family-owned business, she and her father Mark Dickinson, another owner, painted as they went along.

“We went with the chains because in towing you use chains in order to tow,” Elaina said. “The truck we think looks like a spaceship, hence the stars on it.”

The design of the truck took about a month in planning, she said, and the creation of the truck itself started in 2010 and ended in 2014, shortly before Elaina entered the contest, desiring to show off the unique truck.

“We thought it was a long shot that we could put our truck in there and maybe have it seen by some people,” she said, admitting that the fact that they won first place came as a shock.

In the beginning of October, Tow Times magazine called to inform Parise’s Auto and Towing they were one of the finalists and a few weeks later, the family-owned business was informed it took first place. In this month’s issue, the 2001 Freightliner FL 120 was shown among the other winners and will have a feature article on it in the magazine sometime in the spring.

“It’s a great honor. It puts Batavia on the map,” Mark said, crediting the design of the truck to his 24-year-old daughter.

The truck is one in a fleet of 16.

Parise’s Auto and Towing started in 1956 with Ralph and Joan Parise, one of the many garages located in Batavia in the 1950s. However, it didn’t buy it’s first tow truck until 1981 when it took on AAA.

“Every year after 1981, we grew. We did AAA all the way up until 2003,” Mark said. “Now it has kind of come full circle back where we are a little mom and pop shop again.”

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A tow truck collided with the China Southern Airlines plane it was pulling at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday night.

The collision took place at about 11.55pm, airport spokesman Frederick Badlissi said in a statement to DailyMail.com.

He said that 'an aircraft tug towing China Southern flight 328 for departure to Guangzhou hit the Airbus A380 aircraft.

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'The tug driver sought medical attention through his company provider. No injuries were reported among the 447 passengers and flight crew aboard the aircraft.'

The truck driver had minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Badlissi said that 'The incident occurred on a taxi lane located between the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) and Terminal 4.

'Passengers deplaned by using portable stairs and were returned to TBIT, and were accommodated via rescheduling, refunds or hotel rooms.

'While awaiting accommodations and rescheduling, passengers were provided bottled water and snacks.'

Badlissi revealed that the plane was towed at 4.30am to a gate at Tom Bradley International Terminal.

He said that 'three flights were cancelled: the China Southern flight, as well as two American Airlines flights at Terminal 4, impacting approximately 1060 passengers'.

'American Airlines accommodated the passengers on their cancelled flight,' Badlissi said. 'China Southern flight’s regular departure is 10:20 p.m.'

Badlissi said the cause of the collision remains under investigation.

So you were involved in a car crash and your car needs to be towed away.

You have rights, so don’t just sign any documents.

According to a statement by the Automobile Association (AA), over the last few months there have been several alarming stories of motorists who have had bad experiences with towing services and tow truck drivers.

In some instances, the drivers’ cars were towed away without their permission and in other unfortunate cases, the tow truck drivers allegedly acted in an unprofessional manner which resulted in the motorists having to pay excessive fees for their cars to be towed.

Hillsborough’s Public Transportation Commission can help consumers seek full or partial refunds if they have been wrongfully towed.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – You went shopping only to find your car had been towed while you were away.

What should you do?

If you think you’ve been wrongfully towed in Hillsborough County, the Public Transportation Commission says it can help. The PTC regulates for-hire transportation, which includes towing companies, and often assists drivers in Hillsborough County by investigating tow complaints.

The PTC asks that citizens who feel they were wrongfully towed call the PTC or file a complaint online as soon as possible. The PTC will investigate the situation to ensure that the tow truck driver followed the proper policies and rules and that it was a valid tow.

In fact, in some instances, the PTC has been able to get full or partial refunds for drivers. So far this year, the PTC has helped more than 70 percent of citizens who sought their help with getting a refund.

To avoid getting towed, the PTC offers this advice:

• Don’t park in a business’ lot if you are not patronizing that business.

• If you parked in a staffed lot, remember to grab the receipt.

• If you parked in a lot with an honor box, make sure you videotape or take a photo of yourself paying, so you have proof.

• Don’t block anyone’s driveway or business entrance when parking.

While these tips are helpful in trying to avoid a potential tow situation, the PTC also offers tips to help you if your car has been towed.

If your car has been towed:

• If you suspect that the tow was not lawful, call the PTC to report it before you get your car back.

• Take pictures of the area around your car. Take notice of any signs indicating that your car was illegally parked. If signs were not posted at every entrance, it was not a valid tow. All signs should list the tow company with a contact phone number.

• Tow truck drivers are required to have proof of the violation. If the driver did not take pictures of your violation, you may be entitled to a partial or full refund.

• Be sure to pick up your vehicle between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Otherwise, you will be charged a gate fee of $50 before obtaining your car.

The Hillsborough County Public Transportation is an independent Special District that regulates vehicles for-hire, which includes taxicabs, limousines, vans, basic life support ambulances and wrecker services that support government agencies. The PTC also helps consumers who have complaints with these types of services.

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb.-- Thanksgiving traffic can be a busy not only on the highways and interstates, but also for tow trucks.

According to Capt. Mark Pierce of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, Kansas, an initial four-car crash occurred nearby, which resulted in three people being transported to the hospital for minor injuries. As a tow truck was arriving to secure one of the vehicles in that crash, a passing train clipped the bed of the truck, sending a car flying. No injuries were reported from the second crash.

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Popular: Skoda Ireland says 22 per cent of its new cars in 2015 were ordered with factory-fitted towing systems Its common on Irish roads to see a car towing a trailer while clipping along at the 120km/h speed limit despite the fact that the legal speed limit for towing a trailer is just 80km/h. Speed is just one of the regulations concerning trailer use that are frequently flaunted. The laws and licensing for trailer use are complicated and at times confusing. The reality is that many drivers are towing trailers without the proper licence despite the risk of incurring penalty points and potentially voiding their insurance cover. With trailer use weight is the key. What can I tow on my car licence? On a standard B car licence you can tow a trailer that has a maximum authorised mass (Mam) of 750kg; this includes the weight of both the trailer and its load. (A trailers technical specifications are stamped on a metal plate attached to it.) You can also tow a trailer and load weighing more than 750kg as long as the combined weight of the vehicle and loaded trailer does not exceed 3500kg. A type 01 unbraked trailer does not need a braking mechanism. This trailer is likely to be small when it is empty you could manhandle it with little effort with usually just one axle. Can I tow a horsebox on a car licence? According to the Road Safety Authority As a general rule a category B licence does not entitle the holder to tow a horsebox or a livestock trailer because the combined Mam would exceed 3500kg. But this is not always the case. Again as long as the total weight of the car trailer and load carried does not exceed 3500kg you can drive it on a B licence. For example a Skoda Octavia family estate towing a type 02 trailer one with a Mam of more than 750kg with two bulls weighs in at 3085kg combined but the same trailer and livestock towed by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV weighs in at 4440kg well over the 3500kg B-licence limit. Drivers of large SUVs on a B licence need to take care as their heavier vehicles can often push the total weight above the 3500kg limit then requiring a category BE (car and trailer) licence. This seems inherently silly as a large SUV would generally have more power than a car to make towing easier but thats the way the rules apply. Of course before you attach a hitch to a Ford Ka its worth noting the towing vehicle must be certified to tow the weight of the trailer and load. What if the vehicle trailer and load together weigh more than 3500kg and I dont have a BE licence? To gain a category BE on your car licence you must have a full B licence. You are required to get a learner permit and take a practical driving test. You must sit a theory test in category BW (if you havent already to get your B licence) to gain a learner permit. You must display an L-plate on the trailer and when practising with it must be accompanied by a driver with a full BE licence. Lessons are not mandatory for a BE test but the RSA recommends them. During the test drivers are given the option of reversing to their left or right around a corner. Can I use any trailer for my BE test? No it must be a permanent boxed trailer such as a horsebox at least as wide and as high as the vehicle towing it and at least 2.4 metres long. The trailer must be presented with 30 four-inch cement blocks as a load. What does a BE licence allow me to tow? With BE the trailer and load can weigh up to 3500kg and your vehicle can weigh up to the same maximum of 3.5 tonnes bringing the combined weight to 7000kg. A BE-licence holder can tow a car whereas a B-licence holder cannot. Can I buy a new trailer from anyone? Since late October 2012 the days of buying a trailer built by a local lad who is good with his hands are gone. All new trailers for sale must have European Community whole vehicle type approval. The National Standards Authority of Ireland is responsible for testing and issuing national approvals for trailers made in Ireland. The law is unclear on older trailers and their use but ultimately the driver is responsible for the safety of his or her trailer and load. An example of the scale of the towing market in Ireland is evident by orders for cars fitted with hitches. Skoda Ireland says that last year 22 per cent of the new cars it sold were ordered with factory-fitted towing systems. The benefit of a factory-fitted system is that its equipped with compatible electrics connections while the cars stability control and other driving aids automatically adapt to having a trailer attached. The cars alarm also recognises that a trailer is attached and monitors it; light bulbs in the trailer are monitored too; stop/start is switched off; and the ABS adjusts for the trailer. Factory tow hitches arent cheap but are worth it. Skodas start at 499 and rise to 899. We were invited to put our towing skills to the test at a novel event. We had a Skoda Octavia Combi (from 32710) to which we hitched a general-purpose twin-axle trailer. The first challenge was to collect and load a round bale of straw and then drive on a mix of roads. Securing the load in this case with ratchet straps is the responsibility of the driver. It is an offence to have an unsecured load. The motorway section of the route was incredibly dull as we stuck to the 80km/h car-and-trailer speed limit. At times we felt a little anxious as cars and buses would appear rapidly behind us and then overtake. Our trailer was braked so it had internal brakes that were applied whenever the car slowed down. The trailer was new so it didnt tug or jerk at all something older or poorly serviced trailers can do. At the end of the trip a car park was coned out and a number of reversing tasks were set for us by John Kearney an instructor with Hynes Quinn driving school. Professional training can make the difference between passing and failing your test. More often than not people tend to oversteer; with professional training you can get the best advice to get the trailer going where you want it to go he said. We managed quite well but reversing with a trailer is a skill you really only master with practice. Reversing a trailer is counterintuitive but once you get a feel for it your confidence grows. With a growing number of cars fitted with hitches taking to our roads its a skill that more motorists should formally learn rather than hope to pick up along the way. Read more:http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/ireland-s-confusing-towing-rules-explained-1.2633473 Contact us if you need a tow truck Irelands confusing towing rules explained Find more on: Apex Towing - Dublin Blog via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/irelands-confusing-towing-rules-explained/

ne of the vehicles that occupy a position in the top three of our spyshots section this year has to be the next-gen Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The W464 prototypes seem to be everywhere these days and we're back with another piece of spy footage showing the offroader.

The video, which you can find at the bottom of the page, reveals a pair of G Wagons performing towing tests - both vehicles spied here were consciously handling their trailer duties.

The towing capacity of the next G is obviously an important detail and while we're talking weight, we'll remind you the Mercedes-Benz is expected to go on a serious diet. The new platform should allow the rugged terrain machine to become up to 400 kilos (880 lbs) lighter, all while growing in width, which will seriously boost cabin space.

Speaking of the interior, we've already shown you various bits of the dashboard, such as the instrument cluster or the rounded air vents - forget the digital craze taking over the car world, the Gelandewagen will stay true to its roots, maintaining analog dials.

Infotainment fans shouldn't fret, though, as the vehicle will pack the large 12.3-inch central display seen on the S-Class and E-Class, all without the add-on positioning of the current G-Class. In case you missed the leaked dashboard, you can find it here.

While the wild side of the rumor mill expects the G-Class to receive the 48V electric system that will allow the upcoming S-Class facelift to offer mild hybrid assistance, the rugged focus of the model could mean engineers will skip this feature for the once-military offroader, but it's still too early to tell.

And to end this story on a high horse(power) note, we'll mention that the automaker's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, in multiple stages of tune, will serve an important part of the new G-Class line-up, namely the G550/G500 and G63. So we''re not exactly dealing with a gentle giant here.

Proper loading and size of your tow vehicle is critical to staying safe while traveling no matter the weather you may come across during your journeys. Russ Tice, For the Press Dispatch

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A man was arrested on suspicion of stealing a tow truck and leading police on a chase across the Bay Bridge early Tuesday, after he was interrupted while trying to get his impounded car out from a San Leandro tow yard, officials said.

The suspect, Moses Miller, 24, of San Leandro, also crashed into a number of patrol cars before his arrest, said Officer Vu Williams, a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol.

Miller drove the diesel flatbed tow truck through the fence of a San Leandro tow yard at about 3:20 a.m. after he was unable to snatch his own car, said Lt. Ron Clark of the San Leandro Police Department.

He said Miller was apparently going to use the tow truck to break through the fence to get to his car.

“An on-site employee was alerted to the presence of someone when he heard the diesel start up and went outside,” Clark said. “He tried to intervene and the suspect jumped back into the tow truck and fled in the tow truck without getting his car out.”

A man who stole a flatbed tow truck in New Jersey Monday morning led police on a two-state chase that ended in Ramapo, authorities said.

Two New York State troopers were injured when their patrol cars were sideswiped by the fleeing flatbed, said State Trooper Dermont Summers.

The driver of the stolen vehicle, identified by East Rutherford police as Paul Gudanowski, 51, of Hackensack, New Jersey, is facing charges in both states.

The chase began in East Rutherford after 8 a.m. when police spotted the man driving the flatbed in an erratic manner on Route 120, close to MetLife Stadium. Another tow truck near it had tried to stop the stolen truck.

When Gudanowski sped off, police from several New Jersey towns joined in a chase that went up Route 17 North into New York, where New York State troopers joined the pursuit.

The truck entered I-87 northbound and left the highway at Exit 16 in Orange County by the Woodbury Common Outlet stores. It then made a U-turn, exiting the highway at 15A with more than a dozen police cars surrounding the truck.

The truck came to a stop on Route 59 in Ramapo, near the border with Suffern, after an East Rutherford patrol car accidentally hooked onto the flatbed’s rear bumper.

It is unclear whether other officers were also injured.

Gudanowski was charged by state police with operating a stolen vehicle, assault on a police officer and numerous driving violations, Summers said. He is being held in New York until he is extradited to New Jersey, where East Rutherford police will charge him with aggravated assault and possession of stolen property.

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A regular set of amber light beacons. Photo Courtesy of Brandon J Seager.

So, do tow trucks, as a classified emergency response vehicle, deserve the same attention and protection first responder vehicles, such as fire trucks, ambulances, or police vehicles get?

Many local tow operators are joining together and calling for new safety legislation.

They would like to see some tow trucks allowed an alternate colour of light on their beacons and better enforcement of the slow-down and move-over law.

Brad MacMillan a local deck operator with City Wide Towing in the Foothills says he and his co-workers have had too many incidents and close calls last year, something needs to change.

"We've had several incidents just in Calgary and the area, we had one tow truck hit out by Chestermere which resulted in a fatality." MacMillan adds "There was an A.M.A driver that got hit on Deerfoot and Memorial Dr. That same night there was a collision with a BMW and another A.M.A truck."

This coming after the most recent incident a tow operator in Leduc was doing a recovery on the side of a highway where he was hit twice, thrown up into the air and thankfully he survived, but he broke both of his femurs in the incident. The company he worked for - Vintage Towing - says if he was standing on the other side of his tow truck, the outcome would have been devastating.

MacMillan says most tow operators are only looking for a change in the colour of the lights that sit in their beacons. He thinks that drivers have become desensitized by the current amber lights due to high usage in other road industries.

"Right now we have lots of plows on the road. They have amber and red lights, however you also have the landscapers that are plowing and removing snow from parking lots they have amber lights, and they're on all the time. Then you have wide loads and the construction crews on the side of the roads, they're all amber lights."

MacMillan feels that the difference between tow operators and other road industries is that tow operators have little to no protection while they work, unlike other industries.

"In industries like construction, they typically have a lot more safeguards in place. They have their barriers set up, usually concrete ones, and they're allowed to block off however many lanes to keep their workers safe."

Many operators and companies try to avidly promote the "slow down move over" law but it's just not getting through to drivers with an increased number of incidents and close calls like the one on Highway 1 for MacMillan. "I was working in the shoulder recovering a broken down vehicle, and a car came so close to me, that I had no choice but to jump on my deck and while doing that the vehicle actually scuffed my foot." MacMillan says "If I hadn't have seen the car coming, I would have been hit and pinned between my truck and his car."

It's actions like this that cause unease in the towing community. Leading to members writing their M.L.As and M.Ps of their area, but are frustrated with their concerns falling on deaf ears.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KRON) — Black ice likely contributed to a crash that was caught on camera.

A tow truck in Minneapolis was working to pull a wrecked SUV out of a ditch when an oncoming car crashed into the back of the truck.

The two people standing next to the truck slowly walked on the icy road to the car after the accident. You can see them sliding around on the ice.

Black ice made the commute so dangerous Tuesday morning that transportation officials asked people to stay off part of a major interstate there.

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EAST RUTHERFORD Police chased a stolen flatbed truck Monday up Route 17 north and into New York State where a police car got hooked onto the back and dragged authorities said. Two New York state troopers suffered neck and back injuries whentheir patrol cars were sideswiped by the fleeing flatbed State Trooper Dermont Summers said. The chase lasted about 43 minutes beforethe driver was stopped in Hillburn near the Suffern village limits police said. A video showing a portion of the incident was posted on Facebook. The suspectwas identified asPaul T.Gudanowski 51 of HackensackEast Rutherford Police ChiefLarryMinda said in a releaseissued Monday afternoon. Agencies in the pursuit included East Rutherford Suffern (N.Y.) andRamapo (N.Y.) police and the New York State Police Suffern police said in a Facebook post.The chase began in East Rutherford when police spotted the man driving a stolen flatbed near Route 120 close to MetLife Stadium Summers said. It began at 8:17 a.m. and ended at 9 a.m. police said. This image from video provided by Glenn Edward shows police vehicles slowing down a tow truck on Monday Jan. 2 2017.(Photo: Glenn Edward) Officers responded to Paterson Plank Road which is also known as Route 120where they observed the stolen vehiclebeing driven in an erratic manner and spotted another tow truck Minda said. He reported that prior to the arrival of the officers thesecond truck attempted to stop the stolen vehicle at which point a pedestrian narrowly avoided being struck by a truck. When the driver fled police from several New Jersey towns joined in a chase that went up Route 17 north into New York where New York state troopers joined the pursuit. The truck entered I-87 northbound and left the highway at Exit 16 in Orange County by the Woodbury Common Outlet stores. It then made a U-turn exiting the highway at Exit 15A with more than a dozen police cars surrounding the truck. The chase went through Mahwah where police were keeping tabs on it saidPolice Chief James N.Batelli. "It went through Mahwah rather quickly" he said. "We monitored it but we didnt pursue a chase. Mahwah police notified state police and Ramapo police he said. Allendale Police Chief GeorgeScherb said that officers observed the tow truck going north on Route 17 from a vantage point on East Allendale Avenue. The truck came to a stop on Route 59 in Hillburn near the village limits of Suffern after an East Rutherford patrol car accidentally hooked onto the flatbeds rear bumper. Gudanowski was charged in East Rutherford with two counts of aggravated assault possession of stolen property eluding and motor vehicle violations Minda said.He isbeing held by New York state police on their charges awaiting extradition to New Jersey. Summers said he was charged withoperating a stolen vehicle assault on a police officer and numerous driving violations. Read more:http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/crime/2017/01/02/tow-truck-chase-police-car-dragged/96084462/ Contact us for help towing your vehicle Stolen tow truck leads police on chase up Route 17 is courtesy of Apex Towing Dublin Blog via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/stolen-tow-truck-leads-police-chase-route-17/

Maria Pacheco 37 and husbandJose Villagrana 41 grew up in Pasadena and always wanted to camp out along the parade route as kids but never got to. Now they make it a tradition with their three children two boys ages 16 and 12 and an 8-year-old girl. This year they staked out their spot near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard. and Oak Knoll Avenue since 6 a.m. Sunday. "We try and say'No we're not going to do it this year' but they don't take no for an answer" Maria said laughing. They said knew about the added security this year but they didn't think twice about coming. They also watched the weather and said they lucked out -- they only got sprinkled on a little bit Sunday night. At 5:39 a.m. more than a dozen tow trucks headlights on paraded down Colorado horns blaring. A man in one of them yelled "Good morning!" "The wakeup call!" Jose said. "They do it every year." He then pumped his arm at one of the trucks grinning and trying to get it to honk. Read more:http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-ln-2017-rose-parade-live-coverage-tow-truck-wake-up-call-and-fire-pits-1483367310-htmlstory.html Call us for help towing your vehicle The post The tow-truck wakeup call and other traditions along the parade route was originally published on limerick.apextowing.ie via Website Feeds http://limerick.apextowing.ie/tow-truck-wakeup-call-traditions-along-parade-route/

A man was arrested on suspicion of stealing a tow truck and leading police on a chase across the Bay Bridge early Tuesday, after he was interrupted while trying to get his impounded car out from a San Leandro tow yard, officials said.

The suspect, Moses Miller, 24, of San Leandro, also crashed into a number of patrol cars before his arrest, said Officer Vu Williams, a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol.

Miller drove the diesel flatbed tow truck through the fence of a San Leandro tow yard at about 3:20 a.m. after he was unable to snatch his own car, said Lt. Ron Clark of the San Leandro Police Department.

He said Miller was apparently going to use the tow truck to break through the fence to get to his car.

“An on-site employee was alerted to the presence of someone when he heard the diesel start up and went outside,” Clark said. “He tried to intervene and the suspect jumped back into the tow truck and fled in the tow truck without getting his car out.”

They come out to rescue stranded drivers rain or shine, start our vehicle, unlock our doors and we count on them to open our roads when major incidents happen.



A regular set of amber light beacons. Photo Courtesy of Brandon J Seager.

So, do tow trucks, as a classified emergency response vehicle, deserve the same attention and protection first responder vehicles, such as fire trucks, ambulances, or police vehicles get?

Many local tow operators are joining together and calling for new safety legislation.

They would like to see some tow trucks allowed an alternate colour of light on their beacons and better enforcement of the slow-down and move-over law.

Brad MacMillan a local deck operator with City Wide Towing in the Foothills says he and his co-workers have had too many incidents and close calls last year, something needs to change.

"We've had several incidents just in Calgary and the area, we had one tow truck hit out by Chestermere which resulted in a fatality." MacMillan adds "There was an A.M.A driver that got hit on Deerfoot and Memorial Dr. That same night there was a collision with a BMW and another A.M.A truck."

This coming after the most recent incident a tow operator in Leduc was doing a recovery on the side of a highway where he was hit twice, thrown up into the air and thankfully he survived, but he broke both of his femurs in the incident. The company he worked for - Vintage Towing - says if he was standing on the other side of his tow truck, the outcome would have been devastating.

MacMillan says most tow operators are only looking for a change in the colour of the lights that sit in their beacons. He thinks that drivers have become desensitized by the current amber lights due to high usage in other road industries.

"Right now we have lots of plows on the road. They have amber and red lights, however you also have the landscapers that are plowing and removing snow from parking lots they have amber lights, and they're on all the time. Then you have wide loads and the construction crews on the side of the roads, they're all amber lights."

MacMillan feels that the difference between tow operators and other road industries is that tow operators have little to no protection while they work, unlike other industries.

"In industries like construction, they typically have a lot more safeguards in place. They have their barriers set up, usually concrete ones, and they're allowed to block off however many lanes to keep their workers safe."

Many operators and companies try to avidly promote the "slow down move over" law but it's just not getting through to drivers with an increased number of incidents and close calls like the one on Highway 1 for MacMillan. "I was working in the shoulder recovering a broken down vehicle, and a car came so close to me, that I had no choice but to jump on my deck and while doing that the vehicle actually scuffed my foot." MacMillan says "If I hadn't have seen the car coming, I would have been hit and pinned between my truck and his car."

It's actions like this that cause unease in the towing community. Leading to members writing their M.L.As and M.Ps of their area, but are frustrated with their concerns falling on deaf ears.

Read more: https://okotoksonline.com/local/tow-truck-operators-calling-for-a-change-in-safety-standards

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A man who stole a flatbed tow truck in New Jersey Monday morning led police on a two-state chase that ended in Ramapo, authorities said.

Two New York State troopers were injured when their patrol cars were sideswiped by the fleeing flatbed, said State Trooper Dermont Summers.

The driver of the stolen vehicle, identified by East Rutherford police as Paul Gudanowski, 51, of Hackensack, New Jersey, is facing charges in both states.

The chase began in East Rutherford after 8 a.m. when police spotted the man driving the flatbed in an erratic manner on Route 120, close to MetLife Stadium. Another tow truck near it had tried to stop the stolen truck.

When Gudanowski sped off, police from several New Jersey towns joined in a chase that went up Route 17 North into New York, where New York State troopers joined the pursuit.

The truck entered I-87 northbound and left the highway at Exit 16 in Orange County by the Woodbury Common Outlet stores. It then made a U-turn, exiting the highway at 15A with more than a dozen police cars surrounding the truck.

The truck came to a stop on Route 59 in Ramapo, near the border with Suffern, after an East Rutherford patrol car accidentally hooked onto the flatbed’s rear bumper.

It is unclear whether other officers were also injured.

Gudanowski was charged by state police with operating a stolen vehicle, assault on a police officer and numerous driving violations, Summers said. He is being held in New York until he is extradited to New Jersey, where East Rutherford police will charge him with aggravated assault and possession of stolen property.

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Maria Pacheco 37 and husbandJose Villagrana 41 grew up in Pasadena and always wanted to camp out along the parade route as kids but never got to. Now they make it a tradition with their three children two boys ages 16 and 12 and an 8-year-old girl. This year they staked out their spot near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard. and Oak Knoll Avenue since 6 a.m. Sunday. "We try and say'No we're not going to do it this year' but they don't take no for an answer" Maria said laughing. They said knew about the added security this year but they didn't think twice about coming. They also watched the weather and said they lucked out -- they only got sprinkled on a little bit Sunday night. At 5:39 a.m. more than a dozen tow trucks headlights on paraded down Colorado horns blaring. A man in one of them yelled "Good morning!" "The wakeup call!" Jose said. "They do it every year." He then pumped his arm at one of the trucks grinning and trying to get it to honk. Read more:http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-ln-2017-rose-parade-live-coverage-tow-truck-wake-up-call-and-fire-pits-1483367310-htmlstory.html Call us for help towing your vehicle The tow-truck wakeup call and other traditions along the parade route was originally seen on limerick.apextowing.ie/ via Website Feeds http://limerick.apextowing.ie/tow-truck-wakeup-call-traditions-along-parade-route/

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KRON) — Black ice likely contributed to a crash that was caught on camera.

A tow truck in Minneapolis was working to pull a wrecked SUV out of a ditch when an oncoming car crashed into the back of the truck.

The two people standing next to the truck slowly walked on the icy road to the car after the accident. You can see them sliding around on the ice.

Black ice made the commute so dangerous Tuesday morning that transportation officials asked people to stay off part of a major interstate there.

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EAST RUTHERFORD Police chased a stolen flatbed truck Monday up Route 17 north and into New York State where a police car got hooked onto the back and dragged authorities said. Two New York state troopers suffered neck and back injuries whentheir patrol cars were sideswiped by the fleeing flatbed State Trooper Dermont Summers said. The chase lasted about 43 minutes beforethe driver was stopped in Hillburn near the Suffern village limits police said. A video showing a portion of the incident was posted on Facebook. The suspectwas identified asPaul T.Gudanowski 51 of HackensackEast Rutherford Police ChiefLarryMinda said in a releaseissued Monday afternoon. Agencies in the pursuit included East Rutherford Suffern (N.Y.) andRamapo (N.Y.) police and the New York State Police Suffern police said in a Facebook post.The chase began in East Rutherford when police spotted the man driving a stolen flatbed near Route 120 close to MetLife Stadium Summers said. It began at 8:17 a.m. and ended at 9 a.m. police said. This image from video provided by Glenn Edward shows police vehicles slowing down a tow truck on Monday Jan. 2 2017.(Photo: Glenn Edward) Officers responded to Paterson Plank Road which is also known as Route 120where they observed the stolen vehiclebeing driven in an erratic manner and spotted another tow truck Minda said. He reported that prior to the arrival of the officers thesecond truck attempted to stop the stolen vehicle at which point a pedestrian narrowly avoided being struck by a truck. When the driver fled police from several New Jersey towns joined in a chase that went up Route 17 north into New York where New York state troopers joined the pursuit. The truck entered I-87 northbound and left the highway at Exit 16 in Orange County by the Woodbury Common Outlet stores. It then made a U-turn exiting the highway at Exit 15A with more than a dozen police cars surrounding the truck. The chase went through Mahwah where police were keeping tabs on it saidPolice Chief James N.Batelli. "It went through Mahwah rather quickly" he said. "We monitored it but we didnt pursue a chase. Mahwah police notified state police and Ramapo police he said. Allendale Police Chief GeorgeScherb said that officers observed the tow truck going north on Route 17 from a vantage point on East Allendale Avenue. The truck came to a stop on Route 59 in Hillburn near the village limits of Suffern after an East Rutherford patrol car accidentally hooked onto the flatbeds rear bumper. Gudanowski was charged in East Rutherford with two counts of aggravated assault possession of stolen property eluding and motor vehicle violations Minda said.He isbeing held by New York state police on their charges awaiting extradition to New Jersey. Summers said he was charged withoperating a stolen vehicle assault on a police officer and numerous driving violations. Read more:http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/crime/2017/01/02/tow-truck-chase-police-car-dragged/96084462/ Contact us for help towing your vehicle The following post Stolen tow truck leads police on chase up Route 17 Find more on: ApexTowing - Dublin via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/stolen-tow-truck-leads-police-chase-route-17/

The tow truck was invented in Chattanooga, The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum is here and Ooltewah is home to Miller Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment.

So, yeah, there will be a celebration in Chattanooga on Saturday, Sept. 10, to mark the tow truck's 100th birthday.

Miller Industries will sponsor the festivities, which include a parade of tow trucks rolling through downtown that will stop around 7 p.m. Saturday at Ross's Landing near the Tennessee River riverfront. The public is invited to Ross's Landing for live music, free refreshments, food truck fare, games for kids — and a fireworks display once it gets dark.

Lots of people are expected for the once-in-a-century event.

"Since I've come to work here, I have been amazed at how many people are actually into tow trucks. It is mind-boggling," said Kathy Brown, who worked at a bank downtown before she was hired in mid-August as co-assistant director at the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. "I did not realize tow trucks had such a following."

The museum's events will include a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10 that's open to the public, to add names to the museum's Wall of the Fallen, a memorial to tow truck operators who've lost their lives on the job. The museum also has a survivor's fund that helps drivers' families, Brown said.

TV shows about the towing and recovery industry are popular, including "Highway Thru Hell," a reality TV show set in Canada, "Wrecked," set in Chicago, and "Ice Road Truckers." Jamie Davis, a real-life tow truck operator who's the star of "Highway Thru Hell," will take part in Saturday's parade.

The 100th birthday celebration coincides with the Tennessee Tow Show, which runs from Thursday to Saturday at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

"There'll probably be over 2,000 people this year, because it's the 100th anniversary," said Jimmy Collins, president of the Tennessee Tow Truck Association and owner of Casper's Bodyshop and Wrecker in Greeneville, Tenn. "For the industry [the anniversary's] a big milestone. For the city of Chattanooga, it's a big milestone."

Ernest Holmes in 1916 built the first tow truck in Chattanooga by attaching a rigging system to a 1913 Cadillac, marking the birth of the towing and recovery industry, according to Miller Industries. Holmes filed for a patent — the first of about a dozen — for his idea in 1917 and subsequently built the Ernest Holmes Co. here to make and market his tow truck.

The Holmes brand lives on as part of Miller Industries' family of tow truck equipment manufacturers that also includes the brands Century, Chevron, Vulcan, Boniface and Jige.

"Miller Industries' roots run deep in Chattanooga, and we are honored to share the centennial celebration of our Holmes brand with our friends and neighbors in the local communities," Miller Industries' President and Co-CEO Will Miller said in a statement.

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REDWOOD CITY CA A man who allegedly stole a tow truck from San Leandro and led authorities on a chase across the Bay before being arrested early Tuesday morning pleaded not guilty in San Mateo County Superior Court to all charges Thursday prosecutors said. Moses Miller 24 of San Leandro is scheduled to appear in court again in Redwood City on Jan. 6 for a preliminary hearing. Miller is accused of assaulting a police officer with a deadly weapon recklessly evading a police officer and auto theft among other offenses. His escapade began just after midnight on Tuesday when he allegedly crashed his truck and it was taken to a San Leandro tow yard San Mateo County prosecutors said. Three hours later Miller turned up at the tow yard and when he was confronted at 3:21 a.m. he allegedly got into a tow truck and drove through a fence prosecutors said. San Leandro police spotted him and started to chase him. About 10 minutes later California Highway Patrol officers took over the chase CHP officials said. Miller allegedly led officers through city streets onto Interstate Highway 580 then onto Interstate Highway 80 and the Bay Bridge. More than once Miller allegedly crashed into or tried to crash into an occupied CHP vehicle prosecutors said. All of the officers escaped injury. Miller allegedly left Highway 80 and drove onto San Francisco city streets before getting onto southbound U.S. Highway 101. The pursuit ended in Brisbane CHP officials said. Miller allegedly got out of the truck and ran but officers were able to apprehend him after a brief foot chase. Prosecutors said Miller appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Tests to confirm that were not immediately available according to the district attorney's office. Miller remains in custody on $500000 bail. An attorney representing Miller through the San Mateo County Private Defender Program could not be reached for comment. Read more:http://patch.com/california/redwoodcity-woodside/bizarre-tow-truck-chase-ended-peninsula-has-suspect-facing-several The article Bizarre Tow Truck Chase That Ended in Peninsula Has Suspect Facing Several Felony Charges Read more on: http://edinburgh.apextowing.co.uk/ via Website Feeds http://edinburgh.apextowing.co.uk/bizarre-tow-truck-chase-ended-peninsula-suspect-facing-several-felony-charges/

Lance Burda has been in the towing business for 20 years. He owns Burda’s Towing which has seven locations in the West Metro.

"There were three of us scheduled tomorrow that were planned, but I'm just sending the message out to the guys that if this freezing rain that they are talking, just trying to see who is available and who can come in," Burda says.

According to AAA 2016 holiday travel numbers, a record number of travelers are expected on roadways nationwide during the holiday season.

“It can go from nothing to absolute chaos in a matter of moments when that weather moves in,” Burda says.

MnDOT also says it has plans to shift to its storm schedule, which is two 12 hour shifts, to keep roads salted and sanded if need be.

MnDOT spokesman Kevin Gutknecht says despite the holiday weekend, they will have drivers on call in the case more are needed on roadways statewide.

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A tow truck driver in Tennessee took his life in his own hands this week when he used his tow truck to stop a wrong way driver.

According to WVLT, Jennifer Myers was traveling along a stretch of Highway 321 in Blount County near Maryville, TN, when she spotted a dark colored SUV traveling the wrong way in the other lanes. She had no service to call 911, so she propped her iPhone on her steering wheel and started recording a video.

"In case something happened and somebody needed it as proof for anything," she told WVLT. "I basically put the phone up on the steering wheel and kept behind them in case they cut back across in traffic to get back on the right side of the road and just watched what unfolded."

As she recorded from the right lane, a heavy flatbed from Foothills Wrecker Service passed her in the left lane with his emergency lights on.

"From what I witnessed, it looked like he was trying to get her attention to stop," said Myers. "It went from that moment of excitement of 'oh good, they're going to be able to get her to stop' to 'oh no she's not stopping."

After a few moments of trying to get the SUV driver's attention, the tow truck driver tried one last crazy thing to stop the wrong way driver before she caused an accident. He crossed the median and came to a stop on 321, blocking the SUV's path. The SUV slammed into the flatbed and the day was saved. The SUV driver was taken to Blount Memorial Hospital, where it was discovered that she was having a diabetic issue and had no idea where she was or what was happening.

Read more: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/12/14/tow-truck-driver-sacrifices-truck-stop-wrong-way-driver/

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YOUNGSTOWN Ohio (WKBN) An overnight accident on Route 680 north sent one driver to the hospital. Witnesses say a driver lost control of their vehicle and hit the ramp of a tow truck. The truck operator was hooking up another vehicle at the time. The out of control car went up the ramp of the tow truck and crashed into the front cab. The driver of the car was sent to the hospital. The tow truck operator was not injured. Read more:http://wkbn.com/2016/12/24/driver-crashes-into-tow-truck-flies-up-ramp-hits-trucks-front-cab/ The previous article Driver crashes into tow truck flies up ramp hits trucks front cab See more on: ApexTowinging - Aberdeen via Website Feeds http://aberdeen.apextowing.co.uk/driver-crashes-tow-truck-flies-ramp-hits-trucks-front-cab/

Tow truck drivers stay busy around the clock when things get slippery out on the roads.

Some local counties saw accidents in the double-digits in one night.

“We pretty much covered everything this weekend,” says Jeremy Akin, owner of W&W Auto Parts in Roscommon.

Black ice and freezing rain don't stop for Christmas.

Drivers found themselves in slick conditions and tow trucks answer the call.

“From just typical slide-offs into the ditch, we had some rollovers,” Akin says. “We've had a lot more accidents this year compared to years' past."

Akin says they saw around 10 accidents in a short time.

One accident brought them close to the action on I-75...

“We were on the side of the road, winching a car out of the ditch and a motorist was traveling and overreacted and ended up spinning out, going into the ditch,” Akin says.

Other counties saw their share of accidents, too.

Some remnants linger from last night's conditions in Wexford County.

“I dealt with some winch-outs, where people had slid off the road, into the ditch,” says Bob Dull, tow truck driver for Peterson’s Towing in Cadillac. “I had one out on US-131 that went down into the big ditch south of the rest area."

Tow truck drivers like Bob Dull say the factors causing these accidents were mostly the same...

“Most of the time that we go to a call involving a car in the ditch, it's speed that has put them there,” Dull says. “People not paying attention, texting, talking on their phone."

“Keep the cruise control off because it's going to cause you to spin out,” Akin says.

...And when you see the yellow lights, move over.

“We’re out there trying to do a job and make it safe for everybody else,” Dull says. “Scooch over a little bit."

Both companies say keeping your tires and windshield wipers in good shape is also key to safely traveling on slick roads.

Read more: http://www.9and10news.com/story/34132575/roscommon-wexford-county-tow-truck-drivers-help-travelers-over-holiday-weekend

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A tow truck driver in Tennessee took his life in his own hands this week when he used his tow truck to stop a wrong way driver.

According to WVLT, Jennifer Myers was traveling along a stretch of Highway 321 in Blount County near Maryville, TN, when she spotted a dark colored SUV traveling the wrong way in the other lanes. She had no service to call 911, so she propped her iPhone on her steering wheel and started recording a video.

"In case something happened and somebody needed it as proof for anything," she told WVLT. "I basically put the phone up on the steering wheel and kept behind them in case they cut back across in traffic to get back on the right side of the road and just watched what unfolded."

As she recorded from the right lane, a heavy flatbed from Foothills Wrecker Service passed her in the left lane with his emergency lights on.

"From what I witnessed, it looked like he was trying to get her attention to stop," said Myers. "It went from that moment of excitement of 'oh good, they're going to be able to get her to stop' to 'oh no she's not stopping."

After a few moments of trying to get the SUV driver's attention, the tow truck driver tried one last crazy thing to stop the wrong way driver before she caused an accident. He crossed the median and came to a stop on 321, blocking the SUV's path. The SUV slammed into the flatbed and the day was saved. The SUV driver was taken to Blount Memorial Hospital, where it was discovered that she was having a diabetic issue and had no idea where she was or what was happening.

Read more: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/12/14/tow-truck-driver-sacrifices-truck-stop-wrong-way-driver/

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YOUNGSTOWN Ohio (WKBN) An overnight accident on Route 680 north sent one driver to the hospital. Witnesses say a driver lost control of their vehicle and hit the ramp of a tow truck. The truck operator was hooking up another vehicle at the time. The out of control car went up the ramp of the tow truck and crashed into the front cab. The driver of the car was sent to the hospital. The tow truck operator was not injured. Read more:http://wkbn.com/2016/12/24/driver-crashes-into-tow-truck-flies-up-ramp-hits-trucks-front-cab/ Driver crashes into tow truck flies up ramp hits trucks front cab was first seen on aberdeen.apextowing.co.uk via Website Feeds http://aberdeen.apextowing.co.uk/driver-crashes-tow-truck-flies-ramp-hits-trucks-front-cab/

REDWOOD CITY CA A man who allegedly stole a tow truck from San Leandro and led authorities on a chase across the Bay before being arrested early Tuesday morning pleaded not guilty in San Mateo County Superior Court to all charges Thursday prosecutors said. Moses Miller 24 of San Leandro is scheduled to appear in court again in Redwood City on Jan. 6 for a preliminary hearing. Miller is accused of assaulting a police officer with a deadly weapon recklessly evading a police officer and auto theft among other offenses. His escapade began just after midnight on Tuesday when he allegedly crashed his truck and it was taken to a San Leandro tow yard San Mateo County prosecutors said. Three hours later Miller turned up at the tow yard and when he was confronted at 3:21 a.m. he allegedly got into a tow truck and drove through a fence prosecutors said. San Leandro police spotted him and started to chase him. About 10 minutes later California Highway Patrol officers took over the chase CHP officials said. Miller allegedly led officers through city streets onto Interstate Highway 580 then onto Interstate Highway 80 and the Bay Bridge. More than once Miller allegedly crashed into or tried to crash into an occupied CHP vehicle prosecutors said. All of the officers escaped injury. Miller allegedly left Highway 80 and drove onto San Francisco city streets before getting onto southbound U.S. Highway 101. The pursuit ended in Brisbane CHP officials said. Miller allegedly got out of the truck and ran but officers were able to apprehend him after a brief foot chase. Prosecutors said Miller appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Tests to confirm that were not immediately available according to the district attorney's office. Miller remains in custody on $500000 bail. An attorney representing Miller through the San Mateo County Private Defender Program could not be reached for comment. Read more:http://patch.com/california/redwoodcity-woodside/bizarre-tow-truck-chase-ended-peninsula-has-suspect-facing-several Bizarre Tow Truck Chase That Ended in Peninsula Has Suspect Facing Several Felony Charges is republished from http://edinburgh.apextowing.co.uk/ via Website Feeds http://edinburgh.apextowing.co.uk/bizarre-tow-truck-chase-ended-peninsula-suspect-facing-several-felony-charges/

Tow truck drivers stay busy around the clock when things get slippery out on the roads.

Some local counties saw accidents in the double-digits in one night.

“We pretty much covered everything this weekend,” says Jeremy Akin, owner of W&W Auto Parts in Roscommon.

Black ice and freezing rain don't stop for Christmas.

Drivers found themselves in slick conditions and tow trucks answer the call.

“From just typical slide-offs into the ditch, we had some rollovers,” Akin says. “We've had a lot more accidents this year compared to years' past."

Akin says they saw around 10 accidents in a short time.

One accident brought them close to the action on I-75...

“We were on the side of the road, winching a car out of the ditch and a motorist was traveling and overreacted and ended up spinning out, going into the ditch,” Akin says.

Other counties saw their share of accidents, too.

Some remnants linger from last night's conditions in Wexford County.

“I dealt with some winch-outs, where people had slid off the road, into the ditch,” says Bob Dull, tow truck driver for Peterson’s Towing in Cadillac. “I had one out on US-131 that went down into the big ditch south of the rest area."

Tow truck drivers like Bob Dull say the factors causing these accidents were mostly the same...

“Most of the time that we go to a call involving a car in the ditch, it's speed that has put them there,” Dull says. “People not paying attention, texting, talking on their phone."

“Keep the cruise control off because it's going to cause you to spin out,” Akin says.

...And when you see the yellow lights, move over.

“We’re out there trying to do a job and make it safe for everybody else,” Dull says. “Scooch over a little bit."

Both companies say keeping your tires and windshield wipers in good shape is also key to safely traveling on slick roads.

Read more: http://www.9and10news.com/story/34132575/roscommon-wexford-county-tow-truck-drivers-help-travelers-over-holiday-weekend

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Lance Burda has been in the towing business for 20 years. He owns Burda’s Towing which has seven locations in the West Metro.

"There were three of us scheduled tomorrow that were planned, but I'm just sending the message out to the guys that if this freezing rain that they are talking, just trying to see who is available and who can come in," Burda says.

According to AAA 2016 holiday travel numbers, a record number of travelers are expected on roadways nationwide during the holiday season.

“It can go from nothing to absolute chaos in a matter of moments when that weather moves in,” Burda says.

MnDOT also says it has plans to shift to its storm schedule, which is two 12 hour shifts, to keep roads salted and sanded if need be.

MnDOT spokesman Kevin Gutknecht says despite the holiday weekend, they will have drivers on call in the case more are needed on roadways statewide.

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Becker Bros. Towing is a family owned company that has proudly served the Kitchener community and beyond for the past 29 years. As each year has passed, the company’s fleet has grown and so has its list of services.

Becker Bros. Towing is a family owned company that has proudly served the Kitchener community and beyond for the past 29 years. As each year has passed, the company’s fleet has grown and so has its list of services.

NBC Bay Area A stolen tow truck gave chase to the CHP over the Bay Bridge. Dec. 20 2016 An odd pursuit between stolen tow truck "wrecker" and the California Highway Patrol took a bizarre route early Tuesday morning from San Leandro across the Bay Bridge down the Peninsula ending with a foot chase and a suspect in custody. Moses Miller 24 of San Leandro was taken into custody and was unavailable for immediate comment. As for a motive? San Leandro police said his car was impounded by another police agency on Monday and taken to San Leandro Tow. San Leandro first began chasing a suspect now identified as Miller who had busted through a fence with a stolen tow truck from at 3:21 a.m. according to the CHP Golden Gate Division. But the driver wouldn't stop the CHP said and officers from Oakland and San Francisco along with helicopters began to follow him. Odd Stolen Tow Truck Chase From San Leandro Over Bay Bridge to BrisbaneAn odd pursuit between a tow truck with a stolen vehicle warrant and the California Highway Patrol took the drivers from San Leandro across the Bay Bridge down the Peninsula on Tuesday morning ending with a foot chase and a suspect in custody. Bob Redell reports. (Published Tuesday Dec. 20 2016) Miller allegedly drove from the East Bay to San Francisco over the Bay Bridge which was caught on video where officers started following at Treasure Island. As the tow truck was traveling on the South Van Ness onramp to southbound US Highway 101 the suspect stopped the truck and reversed it into a CHP car causing moderate damage the agency said. At that point the driver hopped onto southbound US Highway 101 and headed down to Brisbane at Serra Point Parkway at 50 mph the CHP said. He hopped out at a center median the CHP said and then ran across the highway into a nearby business parking lot. The CHP arrested Milller at that point. San Leandro police said that Miller had snuck into the tow yard after hours and took a tow truck that had its keys in the ignition and crash through the fence. Police say he then wanted to leave in his own vehicle. But employees heard the crash San Leandro police said and scared him before he could get his own car back prompting him to take off in the tow truck. Source: Odd Stolen Tow Truck Chase From San Leandro Over Bay Bridge to Brisbane | NBC Bay Area http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Odd-Stolen-Tow-Truck-Chase-From-San-Leandro-Over-Bay-Bridge-to-Brisbane-407588635.html#ixzz4UWlyqLrF The article Odd Stolen Tow Truck Chase From San Leandro Over Bay Bridge to Brisbane was first published on belfast.apextowing.co.uk/ via Website Feeds http://cardiff.apextowing.co.uk/odd-stolen-tow-truck-chase-san-leandro-bay-bridge-brisbane/

Cathy Purdy needs her mobility scooter to get around.

But on Friday morning she ran into trouble when the front wheel on her scooter went flat, leaving her stranded behind Fairview Park Mall.

“It wouldn’t budge,” says Purdy. “I tried to put it in neutral and push it but I couldn’t push it.”

AAA of Utah is offering a free ride home of up to 10 miles for drinking drivers and their vehicles on New Year’s Eve in an effort to prevent driving under the influence.

The AAA Tipsy Tow program is open to anyone and a AAA membership is not required. The service will be available to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. New Years’ Eve until 6 a.m. January 1, according to a press release.

Drivers, potential passengers, bar tenders, party hosts and others can call 1-800-222-4357 and tell the operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow.”

The service will take the driver and their vehicle up to 10 miles to their home, and the one-way trip is free of charge. If there are extra passengers, they may be taken to the driver’s home as well, as long as there is room for them to ride safely in the tow truck. Reservations cannot be made.

“Everybody wants to have fun at a New Year’s party,” stated Rolayne Fairclough, spokesperson for AAA Utah. “But if you’ve been drinking, don’t get behind the wheel. Give AAA a call and we’ll make sure you get home safely.”

Data shows that drunk-driving crashes account for about 36 percent of highway deaths among people ages 16-24, according to AAA. The press release adds that as little as one drink can impair vision, steering, braking and reaction time.

Read more: http://fox13now.com/2016/12/31/aaa-utahs-tipsy-tow-service-offers-free-rides-to-drinking-drivers-on-new-years-eve/

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NBC Bay Area A stolen tow truck gave chase to the CHP over the Bay Bridge. Dec. 20 2016 An odd pursuit between stolen tow truck "wrecker" and the California Highway Patrol took a bizarre route early Tuesday morning from San Leandro across the Bay Bridge down the Peninsula ending with a foot chase and a suspect in custody. Moses Miller 24 of San Leandro was taken into custody and was unavailable for immediate comment. As for a motive? San Leandro police said his car was impounded by another police agency on Monday and taken to San Leandro Tow. San Leandro first began chasing a suspect now identified as Miller who had busted through a fence with a stolen tow truck from at 3:21 a.m. according to the CHP Golden Gate Division. But the driver wouldn't stop the CHP said and officers from Oakland and San Francisco along with helicopters began to follow him. Odd Stolen Tow Truck Chase From San Leandro Over Bay Bridge to BrisbaneAn odd pursuit between a tow truck with a stolen vehicle warrant and the California Highway Patrol took the drivers from San Leandro across the Bay Bridge down the Peninsula on Tuesday morning ending with a foot chase and a suspect in custody. Bob Redell reports. (Published Tuesday Dec. 20 2016) Miller allegedly drove from the East Bay to San Francisco over the Bay Bridge which was caught on video where officers started following at Treasure Island. As the tow truck was traveling on the South Van Ness onramp to southbound US Highway 101 the suspect stopped the truck and reversed it into a CHP car causing moderate damage the agency said. At that point the driver hopped onto southbound US Highway 101 and headed down to Brisbane at Serra Point Parkway at 50 mph the CHP said. He hopped out at a center median the CHP said and then ran across the highway into a nearby business parking lot. The CHP arrested Milller at that point. San Leandro police said that Miller had snuck into the tow yard after hours and took a tow truck that had its keys in the ignition and crash through the fence. Police say he then wanted to leave in his own vehicle. But employees heard the crash San Leandro police said and scared him before he could get his own car back prompting him to take off in the tow truck. Source: Odd Stolen Tow Truck Chase From San Leandro Over Bay Bridge to Brisbane | NBC Bay Area http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Odd-Stolen-Tow-Truck-Chase-From-San-Leandro-Over-Bay-Bridge-to-Brisbane-407588635.html#ixzz4UWlyqLrF Odd Stolen Tow Truck Chase From San Leandro Over Bay Bridge to Brisbane Find more on: http://cardiff.apextowing.co.uk/ via Website Feeds http://cardiff.apextowing.co.uk/odd-stolen-tow-truck-chase-san-leandro-bay-bridge-brisbane/

Cathy Purdy needs her mobility scooter to get around.

But on Friday morning she ran into trouble when the front wheel on her scooter went flat, leaving her stranded behind Fairview Park Mall.

“It wouldn’t budge,” says Purdy. “I tried to put it in neutral and push it but I couldn’t push it.”

AAA of Utah is offering a free ride home of up to 10 miles for drinking drivers and their vehicles on New Year’s Eve in an effort to prevent driving under the influence.

The AAA Tipsy Tow program is open to anyone and a AAA membership is not required. The service will be available to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. New Years’ Eve until 6 a.m. January 1, according to a press release.

Drivers, potential passengers, bar tenders, party hosts and others can call 1-800-222-4357 and tell the operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow.”

The service will take the driver and their vehicle up to 10 miles to their home, and the one-way trip is free of charge. If there are extra passengers, they may be taken to the driver’s home as well, as long as there is room for them to ride safely in the tow truck. Reservations cannot be made.

“Everybody wants to have fun at a New Year’s party,” stated Rolayne Fairclough, spokesperson for AAA Utah. “But if you’ve been drinking, don’t get behind the wheel. Give AAA a call and we’ll make sure you get home safely.”

Data shows that drunk-driving crashes account for about 36 percent of highway deaths among people ages 16-24, according to AAA. The press release adds that as little as one drink can impair vision, steering, braking and reaction time.

Read more: http://fox13now.com/2016/12/31/aaa-utahs-tipsy-tow-service-offers-free-rides-to-drinking-drivers-on-new-years-eve/

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(Photo Credit: Mega X 2/Facebook) Its shameful really how excited I am about ten-seconds of grainy vertical video. But sweet crusty rusty goodness check out this Cummins-swapped 1925 tow truck! I still think the whole smoke-bellowing coal-rolling phenomenon is gross but this little caricature of a car is so wacky Im basically ready to give it a pass. Mega X 2 appears to be a Utah-based truck customizing outfit that specializes into turning heavy-duty diesel pickups into six-door off-road limos. As to what were looking at here Mega X 2 explained in the comments of their video that this beastly little buggy Started life out as an open cab 1925 White Yellowstone Park Bus. White of course built many amazing multi-door vehicles for the National Parks Service over the years. But apparently circa WWII the vehicle in this video was fitted with a Ford Model A cab and the frame was shortened to convert it into a tow truck. Mega X 2 says the truck worked wrecker duty until 1976 and that they bought the vehicle without its original drivetrain. The company then dropped in a Cummins 4BT diesel engine a common small-displacement diesel engine swap into off-road rigs along with a T18 four-speed transmission AxleTech 600 transfer case and AxleTech 4000 series off-road axles. And just like that they had what might be the coolest Cummins-powered off-road rig Ive ever seen. Read more:http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/this-1925-tow-truck-deserves-a-free-pass-to-roll-coal-1790601283 Call us if you need help towing your vehicle The blog post This 1925 Tow Truck Deserves A Free Pass To Roll Coal Read more on: dublin.apextowing.ie/ via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/1925-tow-truck-deserves-free-pass-roll-coal/

Regardless of where or how badly you've parked your car, seeing it damaged by the very people who are supposed to be towing it away, would ruin anybody's day.

This incident took place in Moscow on Nikitsky Blvd, where, judging by Google Maps, there isn't a lot of space to park on the road, so leaving your ride anywhere around there would clearly inconvenience other drivers.

Still, like we said before, the punishment should always fit the crime and the fact that this tow truck ends up breaking the windshield and crushing the roof of that Mondeo is anything but fair, even if it wasn't intentional.

There is more than one way to tow somebody's car (different types of tow trucks), and having to lift it up onto the platform is probably one of the most dangerous methods if you don't happen to know what you're doing of if there's some type of malfunction with the equipment.

In the end, according to reports from Russia, the owner of the car was compensated for the damages, though at this point, we're curious to know if he still had to pay any sort of fine or if the car was eventually towed away despite the damage.

Read more: http://www.carscoops.com/2016/12/oops-tow-truck-crane-accidentally.html

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Regardless of where or how badly you've parked your car, seeing it damaged by the very people who are supposed to be towing it away, would ruin anybody's day.

This incident took place in Moscow on Nikitsky Blvd, where, judging by Google Maps, there isn't a lot of space to park on the road, so leaving your ride anywhere around there would clearly inconvenience other drivers.

Still, like we said before, the punishment should always fit the crime and the fact that this tow truck ends up breaking the windshield and crushing the roof of that Mondeo is anything but fair, even if it wasn't intentional.

There is more than one way to tow somebody's car (different types of tow trucks), and having to lift it up onto the platform is probably one of the most dangerous methods if you don't happen to know what you're doing of if there's some type of malfunction with the equipment.

In the end, according to reports from Russia, the owner of the car was compensated for the damages, though at this point, we're curious to know if he still had to pay any sort of fine or if the car was eventually towed away despite the damage.

Read more: http://www.carscoops.com/2016/12/oops-tow-truck-crane-accidentally.html

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(Photo Credit: Mega X 2/Facebook) Its shameful really how excited I am about ten-seconds of grainy vertical video. But sweet crusty rusty goodness check out this Cummins-swapped 1925 tow truck! I still think the whole smoke-bellowing coal-rolling phenomenon is gross but this little caricature of a car is so wacky Im basically ready to give it a pass. Mega X 2 appears to be a Utah-based truck customizing outfit that specializes into turning heavy-duty diesel pickups into six-door off-road limos. As to what were looking at here Mega X 2 explained in the comments of their video that this beastly little buggy Started life out as an open cab 1925 White Yellowstone Park Bus. White of course built many amazing multi-door vehicles for the National Parks Service over the years. But apparently circa WWII the vehicle in this video was fitted with a Ford Model A cab and the frame was shortened to convert it into a tow truck. Mega X 2 says the truck worked wrecker duty until 1976 and that they bought the vehicle without its original drivetrain. The company then dropped in a Cummins 4BT diesel engine a common small-displacement diesel engine swap into off-road rigs along with a T18 four-speed transmission AxleTech 600 transfer case and AxleTech 4000 series off-road axles. And just like that they had what might be the coolest Cummins-powered off-road rig Ive ever seen. Read more:http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/this-1925-tow-truck-deserves-a-free-pass-to-roll-coal-1790601283 Call us if you need help towing your vehicle This 1925 Tow Truck Deserves A Free Pass To Roll Coal is courtesy of Apex Towing via Website Feeds http://dublin.apextowing.ie/1925-tow-truck-deserves-free-pass-roll-coal/

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- For the third year, the law firm of Morris, King & Hodge P.C. is sponsoring the Driver Safety Taxi & Tow Service on New Year's Eve from 8:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. and the early morning hours of New Year's Day. The goal is to offer a safe alternative for drivers who might come into town for a night out with the intention of staying sober but then find themselves too drunk to drive.

You can call and schedule your free taxi and tow ride home by calling Barry's Towing at (256) 851-9778. Tell the dispatcher that you would like the Morris, King & Hodge Driver Safety Taxi & Tow Service.

The rides are only permitted within the Huntsville metropolitan area. Barry's Towing will only take you home, not to any other location.

Barry's Towing is providing the free tow-rides. Carmel O'Steen owns the service with her husband, Jim. They know how heartbreaking a car crash caused by a drunk driver can be.

"A few years ago, we represented a mother whose son was killed by a drunk driver," Attorney Joe King said about O'Steen.

King described the humility he felt when O'Steen asked how she could help others despite her own heartbreak.

"She said, what can we do to prevent these type of accidents, these drunk driving accidents where another parent doesn't have to receive that call in the middle of the night that their child's been killed by a drunk driver," King explained.

That's why Morris, King and Hodge, P.C. began sponsoring the "tow-truck taxi" service with Barry's Towing. As part of the “tow-truck taxi,” the tow company puts the car on the back of the tow truck while the driver and one other passenger get in the front with the tow truck operator.

"In the words of the mother that lost her child, if this could help one person from having to receive that call that she received in the middle of the night, then the program reached its goal, and it accomplished what it set out to do," King said.

Read more: http://whnt.com/2016/12/28/taxi-tow-service-offers-free-rides-to-huntsville-drivers-on-new-years-eve/

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TOKYO — A Navy P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft sustained damage after striking a tow truck at Kadena Air Base.

The aircraft was being pulled by the small truck at about 5:45 a.m. Monday for normal maintenance when the incident occurred, Navy officials said Wednesday.

The hit caused minor damage to the aircraft’s nose gear and lower fuselage, a Navy statement said.

“There were no injuries, and the investigation of this minor incident is ongoing at this time,” the statement said.

Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that the incident was initially labeled a Class A mishap, which U.S. officials could not confirm Wednesday.

The military defines a Class A mishap as an incident involving either $2 million or more in damages, a death or permanent disability. However, preliminary mishap reports can change significantly upon further investigation and damage assessment.

The P-8 accident made national news in Japan on Wednesday after a more serious incident earlier this month.

On Dec. 12, a Marine Osprey went down in shallow waters off Okinawa, leaving the aircraft in pieces. The helicopter-plane hybrid had been practicing nighttime air refueling at sea when it damaged a propeller when a heavy hose was severed.

Read more: https://www.stripes.com/news/navy-p-8-aircraft-damaged-in-towing-accident-on-okinawa-1.445480

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- For the third year, the law firm of Morris, King & Hodge P.C. is sponsoring the Driver Safety Taxi & Tow Service on New Year's Eve from 8:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. and the early morning hours of New Year's Day. The goal is to offer a safe alternative for drivers who might come into town for a night out with the intention of staying sober but then find themselves too drunk to drive.

You can call and schedule your free taxi and tow ride home by calling Barry's Towing at (256) 851-9778. Tell the dispatcher that you would like the Morris, King & Hodge Driver Safety Taxi & Tow Service.

The rides are only permitted within the Huntsville metropolitan area. Barry's Towing will only take you home, not to any other location.

Barry's Towing is providing the free tow-rides. Carmel O'Steen owns the service with her husband, Jim. They know how heartbreaking a car crash caused by a drunk driver can be.

"A few years ago, we represented a mother whose son was killed by a drunk driver," Attorney Joe King said about O'Steen.

King described the humility he felt when O'Steen asked how she could help others despite her own heartbreak.

"She said, what can we do to prevent these type of accidents, these drunk driving accidents where another parent doesn't have to receive that call in the middle of the night that their child's been killed by a drunk driver," King explained.

That's why Morris, King and Hodge, P.C. began sponsoring the "tow-truck taxi" service with Barry's Towing. As part of the “tow-truck taxi,” the tow company puts the car on the back of the tow truck while the driver and one other passenger get in the front with the tow truck operator.

"In the words of the mother that lost her child, if this could help one person from having to receive that call that she received in the middle of the night, then the program reached its goal, and it accomplished what it set out to do," King said.

Read more: http://whnt.com/2016/12/28/taxi-tow-service-offers-free-rides-to-huntsville-drivers-on-new-years-eve/

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TOKYO — A Navy P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft sustained damage after striking a tow truck at Kadena Air Base.

The aircraft was being pulled by the small truck at about 5:45 a.m. Monday for normal maintenance when the incident occurred, Navy officials said Wednesday.

The hit caused minor damage to the aircraft’s nose gear and lower fuselage, a Navy statement said.

“There were no injuries, and the investigation of this minor incident is ongoing at this time,” the statement said.

Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that the incident was initially labeled a Class A mishap, which U.S. officials could not confirm Wednesday.

The military defines a Class A mishap as an incident involving either $2 million or more in damages, a death or permanent disability. However, preliminary mishap reports can change significantly upon further investigation and damage assessment.

The P-8 accident made national news in Japan on Wednesday after a more serious incident earlier this month.

On Dec. 12, a Marine Osprey went down in shallow waters off Okinawa, leaving the aircraft in pieces. The helicopter-plane hybrid had been practicing nighttime air refueling at sea when it damaged a propeller when a heavy hose was severed.

Read more: https://www.stripes.com/news/navy-p-8-aircraft-damaged-in-towing-accident-on-okinawa-1.445480

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CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) - Corpus Christi police will be out in full force this holiday weekend and they are getting some extra help keeping drunk drivers off the streets thanks to a local business. Apollo Towing Service and Lamp;F Distributors have stepped in to assist police by letting people know there is a safer way to get home. For six years their no excuses holiday campaign has been providing free tows and rides to drivers who may be impaired. This weekend they expect calls to be at an all-time high. Read more:http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/free-towing-rides-available-for-impaired-drivers-this-weekend/379923916 Free towing rides available for impaired drivers this weekend was first published to http://dundee.apextowing.co.uk/ via Website Feeds http://dundee.apextowing.co.uk/free-towing-rides-available-impaired-drivers-weekend/

CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) - Corpus Christi police will be out in full force this holiday weekend and they are getting some extra help keeping drunk drivers off the streets thanks to a local business. Apollo Towing Service and Lamp;F Distributors have stepped in to assist police by letting people know there is a safer way to get home. For six years their no excuses holiday campaign has been providing free tows and rides to drivers who may be impaired. This weekend they expect calls to be at an all-time high. Read more:http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/free-towing-rides-available-for-impaired-drivers-this-weekend/379923916 The previous article Free towing rides available for impaired drivers this weekend is republished from Apex Towing - Dundee Blog via Website Feeds http://dundee.apextowing.co.uk/free-towing-rides-available-impaired-drivers-weekend/