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CONTENTS

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6 | Jerr-Dan 8 | INA Towing Network 10 | Hino Trucks 12 | ProMAXX

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ROLLBACKS

32 | Take a closer look at the Chevy 6500 Rollback from Zip’s

14 | Custer Products 18 | Waters Trucks 20 | Zips AW Direct

Women OF TOWING B Y M I C H E L L E S U K O W ///

22 | Outlasting The Doubt

5TH WHEEL ATTACHMENTS

34 | Robert Young’s Detachable Unit / Quickswap

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24 | Good News for Towers in All States

2026 BUYER’S GUIDE 36 | Company Listings 55 | Category Listings

UNDERTHEHOOD B Y J O H N B O R O W S K I ///

28 | The Smart Buy

IN EVERY ISSUE

4 | Publisher’s Letter 65 | Dealers Place 67 | Market Place 68 | Ad Index

ON THE COVER Austin Hinds, Azuga, Custer Products, Energy Security Agency, Flowstop, Hino Trucks, Jerr-Dan, Towbook, TowMate, TRAA, and Waters.

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PUBLISHER’S

LETTER

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Summer Heat and an Even Hotter Trade Show Season on the Horizon 2026 HAS ALREADY BEEN A WHIRLWIND OF A YEAR SO FAR!

The 1st quarter kicked off with our friends at PWOF! The Florida Tow Show was great, and as this issue hits the interwebs, the show season is upon us. Make sure that you and your family add to your schedule: TPRNC’s Mid Atlantic Tow Show, held in Raleigh, NC Sept 11th -12th.

I personally attended the show for the last 2 years and it is an awesome event! This year will be the 3rd year to be held indoors with the new association management. This show is growing every year and has brought in over 50 vendors and 850 + attendees. It was a great success for all, and a show you will not want to miss this year! Make sure you contact the staff at 336-975-0029 and get your booth reserved today. You will not regret it. The Midwest Regional Show is the following week in Mason, Ohio at the Great Wolf Lodge. If you chose to wait and see last year, I can tell you that you will not want to leave this off your schedule this year. This is one of the best family shows after 48 years and is still growing! Make sure you get your booth now by calling 513831-SHOW or visit www.midwesttowshow.org. Sept 24th -26th.

In this issue, DJ Harrington with his “Fuel for Thought,” looks at our very own podcast, Tow Professional “On the Go Podcast.” This podcast gives insight to the latest product and services while standing for the flag and kneeling for the cross. Our listeners have propelled their success to over 23k listeners worldwide and # 1 in our market. John Borowski’s installment of “Under the Hood,” focuses on attending trade shows and making the smart buy for your business. This is on point and looks inside purchase decisions made at trade shows. Michelle Sukow brings it home in her column the “Women of Towing.” Michelle spotlights Fabiana Ireland, her background, growth and commitment to industry.

This issue is centered around our 2026 Buyer’s Guide, including an A-Z listing of companies doing business in this market, and category listings of those manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and service providers to assist in your purchasing needs for your business. Zip’s takes a look at the Chevrolet 6500 flatbed and how this can be a solution to your daily calls. Robert Young’s will show us their solution to heavy towing when it comes to NRC’s 5th wheel attachment.

We again thank our readers and our vendors and are very proud to be a part of this amazing industry! Until next time, be safe and God bless!

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OWNER/PUBLISHER Darian Weaver Publisher darian@towprofessional.com

PRODUCTION Sheila Maynard Editor Derek Gaylard Creative Director derek@ryecroftcreative.com Cody Webb BLP Media & Design Digital Director cody@blpmedia.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michelle Sukow DJ Harrington John Borowski

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New Jerr-Dan® Low-Profile Underlift Offerings Now Available for Heavy-Duty Wreckers and Rotators 350XLP and 500LP underlifts combine rugged, low-profile construction and proven engineering that customers expect from Jerr-Dan

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err-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation business and leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, has expanded its heavy-duty product lineup with the introduction of two new lowprofile underlift offerings: the 350XLP and 500LP. Designed to address the increasing prevalence of lower front bumpers, air dams and aerodynamic designs on today’s commercial vehicles, the new underlifts provide towing and recovery operators with enhanced access to roadside casualties while maintaining the strength, reliability and durability that define Jerr-Dan® equipment.

“Today’s trucks continue to evolve, and towing equipment needs to evolve alongside them,” says Andrew Stevens, product manager for Jerr-Dan. “Designed to deliver the capability towers need on today’s recoveries, our new low-profile underlifts give

operators the ability to get underneath modern vehicles more easily while delivering the heavy-duty design and long service life customers expect from Jerr-Dan.” The new 350XLP joins the company’s 350 Series of underlifts, available on the JD35 Ton Integrated HeavyDuty Wrecker. The Jerr-Dan 350XLP underlift features a 35,000-lb retracted lifting capacity, 16,000-lb extended lifting capacity and reaches up to 143-in past the tailboard when extended with forks at ground level.

The new 500LP expands the company’s 500 Series of underlifts and is available across multiple JerrDan heavy-duty platforms, including the JD50 Ton Integrated Heavy-Duty Wrecker, JD60 Ton Independent HeavyDuty Wrecker, JD35/40 Ton Rotator and JD50/60 Ton Rotator. Depending on the configuration, the 500LP underlift delivers a 50,000-lb retracted lifting

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capacity, 17,000-lb extended lifting capacity and up to 148-in of reach past the tailboard with forks at ground level.

“Both new offerings are engineered to provide the versatility and application flexibility demanded by today’s heavyduty towing operations,” says Stevens.

“The lower-profile designs help operators more easily position underlifts beneath modern commercial vehicles, reducing the need for additional repositioning during recovery operations.”

Beyond the low-profile design, the new Jerr-Dan underlifts incorporate several engineering features that reinforce the capability and confidence operators need: A robust 5-in crossbar and oversized pivot pin are designed to provide the heavy-duty performance, while the floating mid-section helps the underlift better accommodate real-world recovery conditions and an expanded selection of fork attachments provides added versatility for a wide range of towing applications.

“The introduction of these new underlifts reinforces our commitment to providing purpose-built solutions that meet the challenges our customers face every day,” Stevens says, “without compromising the rugged construction and proven engineering that have become synonymous with the Jerr-Dan name.”

The 350XLP and 500LP underlifts are now available for order through JerrDan’s authorized distributor network.

To find your local authorized Jerr-Dan Distributor, visit our website here: www.jerrdan.com/distributor-search.

To learn more about Jerr-Dan products and services, visit www.jerrdan.com.

JerrDan, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, is a leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment and offers an extensive range of light, medium and heavy-duty carriers, wreckers and rotators. The company is headquartered in Hagerstown, MD, and its products are backed by industry-leading warranties and a strong service network dedicated to the towing professional. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com.

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INA Towing Network Honored At the Wisconsin Towing Association Convention Banquet, INA Towing Network was honored with the Wisconsin Towing Association’s Chairman’s Award in recognition of its many years of generous support for the Association and the towing industry.

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WTA Chairman Craig Goldbeck presented the award to Gay Rochester of INA Towing Network, highlighting the organization’s ongoing commitment and partnership.

Past Chair Jamon Ingelse was also on hand to accept another generous

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contribution from INA to continue supprt for the WTA Member Assistance Program.

The WTA congratulates INA on this well-deserved recognition and thanks them for their continued dedication to the industry.

Red. White.

Built Right.

Celebrating America’s 250 Years LIW-36STR-SE 36" Heavy-Duty & LIW-LDTL-SE 23" Light-Duty Wireless Light Bars

Special Edition Lite-It® wireless light bars—proudly made in the USA— built tough for dependable performance, backed by unmatched quality and support.

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THE ULTIMATE SERIES

ino’s L Series features an exterior design with a bold front fascia and optional LED headlights to make sure you’re able to safely navigate the roads in style.

A re-engineered interior boasts highend automotive-grade finishes built with

commercial-use durability.

The Hino L Series has integrated an entire suite of safety systems to ensure you and your cargo get where they need to be. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Active

Cruise Control (ACC), and a driver’s seatbelt sensor are all there to protect you, mile after mile.

Maximize your business’s functionality with new wheelbase options, day and extended cab configurations. No matter what your business needs, Hino’s L Series helps you do more.

THE ULTIMATE XL SERIES

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ino’s XL Series is engineered to lead with a formidable exterior presence, showcasing a bold grille and aerodynamic design that pairs perfectly with standard LED headlights for superior visibility and a commanding look.

Inside, the XL Series combines resilience and refinement, featuring

premium automotive-grade finishes built for the demands of commercial life.

Safety is at the forefront with Hino’s advanced suite of systems, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an Automatic Emergency Braking System (CMS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Active Cruise Control (ACC), and a driver’s seatbelt sensor, all working together to ensure a safer

PROVEN RELIABILITY AND HEAVY-DUTY CAPABILITY Built to meet the demands of the toughest jobs, Hino XL Series trucks deliver heavy-duty performance built for real-world job demands. Designed with durability and uptime in mind, every XL Series truck is engineered to handle demanding applications while maintaining the reliability customers expect from Hino.

The result is a truck built to take on demanding jobs day after day that delivers the strength, durability, and reliability that make it More Than a Truck, but a true partner in your operation. For more information visit: www.hino.com

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journey for you and your cargo.

Designed for versatility, the XL Series offers expanded wheelbase options and flexible cab configurations, including day and extended styles to meet your business needs. From hauling heavy loads to navigating tight city streets, the Hino XL Series delivers more power, more safety, and more adaptability to help you take on every challenge.

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Bullit—ProMAXX Tool’s Adaptable Broken Bolt Repair Kit Setting up a welder and leads from a service truck typically takes about 10-15 minutes, with similar time for takedown.

With that method, the whole process could easily stretch to 45 minutes or more.

Working as a diesel mechanic Basil has used the age-old method of attempting to weld a nut to the broken off bolt without a guarantee it would work every time.

Now using the Bullit he will get repairs completed in half the time with 100 percent accuracy if used correctly.

Kit Configurations For Multiple Engines

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hanks to Bullit—ProMAXX Tool’s adaptable broken bolt repair kit, an experienced diesel tech quickly fixed a broken exhaust manifold bolt on a commercial dump truck and got it back where it belongs—on the road making money for his customer.

“I was working on a Peterbilt 386 3-axle dump truck with a Cummins ISX-15 engine with a busted exhaust manifold bolt on cylinder six. It was causing a significant exhaust leak and impaired the engine’s performance,” said veteran diesel tech Basil Frew.

Welding Doesn’t Always Work In the past, Frew welded out broken bolts. But this method can go bad, leading to longer repair times. For the Cummins repair, he turned to ProMAXX Tool’s adaptable broken bolt repair kit, which adjusts to work on any linear bolt pattern.

Bullit Cuts Broken Bolt Repair Times in half “This was my first time using a specific tool for bolt extraction, so it took a bit longer to set up and get the 12

hang of it,” he said. “But the whole job was done in about 30 minutes. I’m sure with more experience, it could be even quicker…maybe around 20 minutes.”

Using the Bullit by ProMAXX Tool is a game-changer, offering a more precise and less frustrating alternative to traditional methods like welding a nut onto the broken bolt. The Bullit is built with adjustable carriages and can be effortlessly configured to fit any linear bolt pattern.

Basil used the Bullit and reduced his repair time. He boasts “This tool saved at a minimum 15 minutes and possibly up to 25 minutes to repair one bolt.

Keep in mind, that’s cutting the repair time in half while delivering a better and more accurate end result.”

There are several variations of the Bullit that allow the tool to work on a variety of bolt sizes including the popular 10 mm x 150 mm, 12 mm x 125 mm and a 3/8-inch version for classic engines. There is even a Cummins ISX 10 mm x 150 mm version with special carriages that lift the ProPlate clear of obstructions.

Frew is an experienced diesel tech who has owned his own business as a field service diesel mechanic working on trucks, heavy equipment and large diesel generators. Before that, he went to the Caterpillar Think Big Program and worked for his local Cat dealer for six years as a heavy equipment tech and generator tech.

“This tool seems like it works with about the same accuracy as if you brought the part to a machine shop and had it machined out and re-tapped,” Frew said. “Once again this is one of the best quality tools I have, and it shows!

“I was working on a Peterbilt 386 3-axle dump truck with a Cummins ISX-15 engine with a busted exhaust manifold bolt on cylinder six.

It was causing a significant exhaust leak and impaired the engine’s performance.”

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—Basil Frew, veteran diesel tech

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Red. White. Built Right.

Custer Products Celebrates America’s 250th with Special Edition Lighting

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rofessional lighting is not just about brightness — it is about trust. Towing operators and fleet owners trust that when they flip the switch, the light performs. For over 30 years, Custer Products has built that trust through American manufacturing, unmatched technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to keeping professionals seen and safe in the most demanding conditions. Founded in 1993, Custer Products proudly serves the towing, safety, snow and ice, agriculture, and RV industries — delivering dependable lighting solutions backed by the service and support professionals count on every day. As America celebrates 250 years, Custer Products marks the occasion with a Special Edition collection as bold and enduring as the country it honors.

A Celebration Worth Remembering The Custer Products Special Edition Lite‑It® light bar collection was developed specifically in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary — and with purpose. This is more than a product launch. It is a statement. A reminder of

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what American manufacturing represents and a tribute to the operators, fleet owners, and industry professionals who work hard every day to keep this country moving. Red, white, and built right — these Special Edition light bars are designed to be remembered long after the celebration ends.

Built for the Industry.

Backed by Experience.

Towing operators and fleet owners know that reliability is not optional.

Every call, every recovery, every roadside situation demands lighting that performs without compromise. Since 1993, Custer Products has engineered lighting solutions that meet the demands of professionals who cannot afford failure in the field. From surface mount strobes to full-size wrecker light bars, every product is built with the same commitment to quality and backed by unmatched service and technical support.

The Special Edition collection brings that same proven performance to a bold new look. Featuring a distinctive blue case with red lenses and an American flag decal, these limited edition Lite‑It wireless light bars deliver the visibility,

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durability, and dependability towing professionals depend on — finished in a style that honors 250 years of American pride.

Serving the Industries That Keep America Moving Custer Products has spent more than three decades building lighting solutions for the industries that define American work — towing, safety, snow and ice, agriculture, and RV. That depth of experience shows in every product they manufacture, and it is reflected in the loyalty of the professionals who depend on Custer Products day after day, shift after shift, in conditions that demand nothing less than reliable performance.

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, Custer Products invites towing operators, fleet owners, and industry professionals to be part of the celebration. The Special Edition Lite‑It wireless light bars are available for a limited time — a collector’s piece for those who take pride in American-made quality and the work they do every day.

Tough lights built for tough jobs. That has always been the Custer Products standard. This anniversary, it comes in red, white, and built right.

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36” LiteIt® Wireless Light Bar with Amber & White Strobes — Special Edition

Custer Products’ 36” heavy-duty LiteIt Wireless Light Bar delivers bright amber and white strobes in a fully wireless design built for towing and fleet professionals. The Special Edition blue case with red lenses and American flag decal celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in bold American style. Featuring a quick-deploy wireless setup, dependable stop/tail/turn function, and rugged heavy-duty construction built for long shifts and tough conditions, this light bar delivers the performance professionals expect from Custer Products — now finished in a special edition worth remembering. #LIW-36STR-SE | Order online at www.CusterProducts.com

36” LiteIt® Wireless Towing Light Bar — Special Edition

Built for towing operators who demand dependable heavy-duty wireless visibility, the Custer Products 36” LiteIt Wireless Towing Light Bar combines proven performance with bold Special Edition style. The blue case with red lenses and American flag decal honors America’s 250th anniversary while delivering the rugged, reliable output fleets depend on. Wireless convenience, easy deployment, and Custer’s unmatched heavy-duty build quality make this special edition light bar a standout addition to any towing operation. #LIW-36R-SE | Order online at www.CusterProducts.com

23” LiteIt® Wireless Light Duty Tow Light — Special Edition Compact, lightweight, and built for fast deployment, the Custer Products 23” Light Duty Tow Light delivers reliable wireless stop/tail/turn visibility in a low-profile design. The Special Edition blue case with red lenses and American flag decal celebrates 250 years of American strength and innovation. Available with your choice of 4R or 7-blade transmitter, this special edition tow light brings the same trusted Custer Products performance to a bold American finish built to be remembered. #LIW-LDTL-SE / #LIW-LDTL-SE-7B| Order online at www.CusterProducts.com 16

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SEPTEMBER 11TH-12TH, 2026 JIM GRAHAM BUILDING | 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

The NC Tow Truck and Trade Show is an event designed for professionals engaged in the towing and recovery business. Attendees will be able to see the latest designs of towing equipment and accessories.

SAVE-- THE SAVE THE-- DATE To be the first to get information about exhibiting at the Show, please contact:

TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF NC PO BOX 206 • Elkin, NC 28621

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Jordan Broome Selected as a Recipient of the Waters Family Scholarship through the Community Foundation of East Mississippi

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ongratulations to Jordan Broome, daughter of Tracey Heblon and Chris Broome, on being selected as a recipient of the Waters Family Scholarship through the Community Foundation of East Mississippi! Chris serves as the Controller at our Meridian location.

Throughout high school, Jordan demonstrated dedication, determination and a strong commitment to excellence.

She was actively involved in Beta Club, competed on her school’s powerlifting team, earned all A’s during her senior year, and generously volunteered her time at numerous school events.

This fall, Jordan will begin her journey at East Mississippi Community College, where she plans to pursue a degree in Funeral Service Technology.

Jordan’s hard work and passion for helping others have already set her on a path to success, and we are honored to support her as she takes this exciting next step. Please join us in congratulating Jordan on this welldeserved achievement!

Jordan’s hard work and passion for helping others have already set her on a path to success, and we are honored to support her as she takes this exciting next step.

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Jump start most vehicles with the J403HD from Lokithor The Lokithor J403HD is an ultra-powerful, heavy-duty jump starter designed to start virtually any 12V vehicle. Delivering an impressive 10,000 peak amps, it’s built to handle the starting needs of commercial haulers, impound lots and roadside technicians. Its compact, lightweight, design makes it easy to store, transport and deploy, and the Battery Management System ensures safe and dependable usage. Built-in protections guard against overheating, short circuits, overcurrent, reverse connections, overcharging and clamp detachment. The handheld jump pack also offers three modes of LED lighting and charging ports for mobile devices.

Order yours at www.Zips.com. Item #: J403HD

Steel Core Winch Line from SafeAll now available at Zip’s AW Direct Heavy-duty tow operators need their winch line to work as hard as they do. Performance, strength and reliability matters in their challenging line of work. That’s why they turn to SafeAll’s new Steel Core Winch Line, now available at Zip’s AW Direct. These cables offer greater crush resistance and a higher nominal strength compared to fiber core and other steel core options. Its wire composition consists of 6x37 strands of extra improved plow steel wrapped around a steel core compared to the 6x26 layering of other brands. Including a self-locking swivel hook and a flemished eye with steel thimble and ferrule, this winch cable is available in diameters of 3/8” to 3/4” and lengths from 50 to 250 feet.

Order yours at www.Zips.com. Item # SA-WIREROPE-SC

RimSling Spliced Eye Synthetic Recovery Slings RimSling Spliced Eye Synthetic Recovery Slings live up to their name every day. They are thin enough to fit through the holes on a truck rim yet strong enough to finish the recovery. Each sling features braided plasma fibers with an additional braided guard wrapped around the center portion of the sling guard for extreme durability and flexibility. Six-inch woven eyes at each end of the sling create strong lashing points, and a full-length Cordura sleeve protects against cuts and abrasions. With Working Load Limits to 10,960 lbs., these slings are approved for overhead lifting and are available in 11 colors, four diameters and lengths to 20 feet.

Order yours at www.Zips.com. Item #: RIMSLING-ROPE

Borrow or lease your next equipment upgrade through Zip’s Finance

Zip’s Finance wants to be your neighborhood lender. We work with all sizes and types of towing and transportation companies, and our decisions are made locally within one business day of your online application. We can finance or lease your next equipment upgrade, and you don’t even have to buy from us. We are dedicated to the growth of your industry and will work with your preferred vendor, dealer or manufacturer. We offer flexible terms and rates and can work with most credit scores. We want to help build your credit rating so you can graduate to traditional lenders with more attractive rates. Our application process is simple, and our end goal is your prosperity.

For more information or to apply, visit www.zips.com/finance.

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and anger more than anything.” She never forgot that moment and she never let it define her. Instead, she let it fuel her.

Today, Fabiana Ireland does not need to tell anyone she belongs. She shows them.

Every day.

A Life She Never Expected

Outlasting The Doubt

Ontario tower Fabiana Ireland built her career, her company, and her reputation one call at a time.

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here is a moment every woman in towing remembers. It is the moment she realizes everyone is watching.

Watching to see if she struggles.

Watching to see if she fails.

Watching to see if she belongs.

For Fabiana Ireland, Co-Owner of Rescue 51 Towing & Recovery Inc. in Cookstown, Ontario, that moment came early in her driving career, standing in a tow yard hooking up a tractor while at least ten experienced men stood nearby.

Not one offered help- only criticism.

She held it together until she drove away. “I cried for some time on the way home,” she admits. “Out of frustration

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Fabiana did not grow up in towing.

She did not grow up around trucks at all. Originally from South America, her introduction to the industry came when she married her husband, James, in August of 2000. He owned a towing company with his father, and slowly, Fabiana began helping.

At first, it was dispatching. Then she was learning the trucks. Which eventually turned into running the float division. “I had never been around anything like it,” she says. “But I learned.”

Like so many women in this industry, her path was not direct. It was built around family. When the company was eventually sold, Fabiana stepped away to focus on raising their daughter. But towing has a way of finding its way back. Once her daughter was in school, Fabiana returned as a dispatcher. In 2015, encouraged by James, she took a leap that would change everything. She became a volunteer firefighter and earned her commercial driver’s license.

Not long after, she found herself behind the wheel on her first tow- a fullsize school bus. “My nerves were shot,” she says. “But I had the best teacher beside me.” That moment planted a seed.

One that would grow into something much bigger.

Betting Everything on Themselves By 2017, Fabiana and James had reached a point many in this industry understand. They were done building someone else’s dream. They wanted their own.

So, they started Rescue 51 Towing & Recovery Inc. There were no shortcuts. “We sold every toy we ever owned to get the business started,” Fabiana says. “It was rough at first, but quitting wasn’t an option.” Their first truck was a 1989 International Eagle with a 20-ton NRC slider. It was not about having the

newest equipment. It was about having the courage to begin. What they did have was something even more valuableTrust. Customers who had known them for years followed them. Slowly, steadily, Rescue 51 grew.

Today, their fleet includes: • Four heavy wreckers • Two flatbeds • A float • An emergency support unit • Airbags and specialized recovery equipment But even with all that growth, one thing has not changed. It’s still personal.

It’s still family. And it’s still built on sacrifice.

Wearing Every Hat Fabiana is the first one in the office most mornings. And often, the last one still working. She handles dispatch, invoicing, insurance, payroll, licensing, and everything it takes to keep the business moving forward. “If there’s a wreck, I’ll go,” she says. “If they need me to drive, I drive. If they need a supervisor, I do that too.” And when the workday ends, she goes home and cooks dinner. If the phone rings overnight, she and James respond together.

It’s not glamorous.

It’s real.

It’s the life so many towing families live.

Years of working through the night.

Years of proving herself without saying a word.

Today, she serves as a Director with the Professional Towing Association of Ontario, helping advocate for the industry and its future. In 2023, she received one of the highest honors in recovery when she was named a Top 10 WreckMaster. She became only the fourth woman in Canada to earn that recognition. “To stand alongside the best in the industry was something I’ll never forget,” she says. It was not just a personal victory. It was proof of how far she had come.

Her Advice to Women Entering Towing Fabiana does not pretend it is easy.

“This industry is tough,” she says.

Especially for women balancing business, family, and expectations.

Her advice is simple and powerful.

“Family comes first. And don’t be afraid to ask for help.”

She also believes in something else.

Women do not need to change who they are to succeed. “If you can do the job safely and still be yourself, do it,” she says. You do not have to lose your identity to earn your place.

What Success Really Means After more than two decades in

Do you know a towing lady who deserves recognition?

Please send Michelle Sukow or Tow Professional a message.

We would love to share her story! (michellesukow@gmail.com)

towing, Fabiana has accomplished more than she ever imagined.

She has built a business.

Earned respect.

Raised a family.

And helped pave the way for others.

But when asked how she defines success, her answer has nothing to do with trucks or titles. “A successful life,” she says, “is when your children are successful.” It is a perspective that says everything about who she is.

Still Showing Them There will always be someone watching, still wondering, still doubting.

Fabiana Ireland does not worry about them anymore. She simply does what she has always done.

She shows up.

She does the work.

And she shows them.

The Power of Support Fabiana is quick to credit the people who helped her along the way, especially her husband. “He believes I can do anything,” she says. “I couldn’t do it without him.” That support made it possible for her to grow in an industry that does not always make space easily for women.

She is also proud of the example she set for her children. Her daughter followed in her footsteps and became a volunteer firefighter. “Our kids think their mom is the coolest,” she says.

There is no award bigger than that.

Earning Her Place Respect in towing isn’t given- it’s earned. Fabiana knows that better than most. “It took years to feel accepted,” she says.

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Good News for Towers in All States

If you are reading this article right now, thank you!

I KNOW IT’S SUMMER, BUT TIME HAS A WAY OF PASSING BY QUICKLY. You really shouldn’t miss what’s coming up soon. There are two tow shows that I want to describe. One is the Mid-Atlantic Tow Expo being held September 10th- 12th. That’s only 60 days away. That Expo is a wonderful show, and here’s the reason I say that.

All proceeds generated from this state show go back to the state for their use. If you don’t know it already, the state shows are different than corporate shows. The reason I say that is because the corporate shows are offered by a big conglomerate, and towers never see the proceeds. Proceeds benefit the conglomerate.

Hopefully, you already have this Expo on your calendar and are planning to join lots of towers and recovery people at this Expo being held in early September.

For this event, we will meet at the Jim Graham Building of the North Carolina State Fairgrounds on September 10th12th. It’s located at 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. I’ve been told that this event will be bigger and better this year. The best thing is that it will be inside!

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Even though the specific details haven’t been fully disclosed, I know there will be plenty of time for education classes so we can be up to date on newest technologies and governing laws. Speakers are being chosen as I write this article but keep checking their website for more details. As always, you will have plenty of time to network with exhibitors and business owners to ask questions about how they do this business the right way.

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If that location doesn’t work out for you and your team, on, there’s another show for you to attend with your team.

I’m talking about the Midwest Regional Tow Show. It’s always a beautiful tow show, and of course it’s one of my favorites because it’s the most familyfriendly tow show. It’s being held at the Great Wolf Lodge, 2501 Great Wolf Dr., Mason, Ohio 45040. You can call 513813-7469 or email Bruce@trao.org for more information.

Specific organizations are involved at the Midwest Regional Tow Show.

Those involved associations involved with this event are the Towing & Recovery Assoc of Ohio (TRAO), the Towing & Recovery Association of Kentucky (trakinc.com) and the West Virginia Towing & Recovery Association (WVTow.com). As I mentioned before, this is considered a family towing affair because it’s about family. Children are entertained Friday and Saturday evenings, which allows their parents to attend all show events.

As an added feature, the Women of TRAO host a luncheon specifically for

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women. They have planned a beauty contest as well. That’s always fun.

Of course, there’s plenty of training with seminars and demos about what we do for customers about safety and improvement for us. Also, I can’t believe that the Midwest Regional Tow Show will be celebrating its 48th birthday in September. That’s a huge accomplishment.

As you can see the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tow Show and the Midwest Regional Tow Expo should already be on your radar. So, if you haven’t decided which event you’ll attend, maybe you should attend both.

Come with expectations to learn, network, and have fun. You’ll be glad you came. Here is my prescription to all exhibitors. Please listen and don’t complain. These state shows ask 26

attendees to visit every booth of all exhibitors. So do your best to support the vendors that support the show by stopping by every booth.

For the Mid-Atlantic shows being held September 10th-12th, call 336-975-0029 or email trpnc@nctowing.org. Their website is www.nctowing.org. There are good prices for booths with great exposure if you’re wanting a booth for this show. If you are planning on being an exhibitor, you will probably need 1-2 extra people helping at the booth.

Now, if you prefer a bigger show, you should plan on being at the Great Wolf Lodge on September 24th-26th. Call Bruce Bender, a good friend of mine.

Bruce and I have been friends since I had hair, but it was brown. Call Bruce at 513-831-7469, fax 513-791-7555, or you can email him at bruce@trao.org.

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The Mid-Atlantic show in Mason, Ohio was at the Great Wolf Lodge for years. The show hasn’t been there for the past two years, and it was the third largest show in the USA but the most family-friendly fun event. The show planners have listened to the towers and exhibitors that have attended before and decided to return to the Great Wolf Lodge for this year. Hallelujah! It will be the third largest show again in the USA but the most active show. I will see you there to help with the Wounded Driver Fund. This show helps all three state associations.

Both shows have lots of Atlantans who attend. If you must pick only one event to attend, decide which one it will be. Don’t miss the networking, educational classes, or having some great fun!

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The Smart Buy

BY JOHN BOROWSKI

WALK THE AISLES OF ANY TOWING TRADE SHOW and you’ll quickly discover one thing: everyone has the next great product. New trucks promise greater lifting capacity. Software companies promise increased efficiency. Equipment manufacturers claim faster recoveries, improved safety, and higher profits. It’s easy to become caught up in the excitement of shiny paint, polished chrome, and impressive demonstrations.

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“Price is what you pay. Value is what your business keeps earning long after the purchase.”

—John Borowski

The real challenge isn’t finding something to buy. The challenge is knowing what deserves your investment.

After spending more than five decades in this industry, I’ve watched towing companies make outstanding purchasing decisions—and I’ve watched others spend thousands of dollars on equipment that never truly benefited their business.

The difference usually isn’t the size of the investment. It’s the thought process behind it.

Successful towing companies don’t buy because something is new. They buy because it solves a problem.

Too many purchasing decisions begin with a price tag. That’s understandable.

Every owner wants to control costs, especially in an industry where insurance, fuel, labor, and equipment expenses continue to rise. But focusing solely on the lowest price often becomes the most expensive mistake a company can make.

The better question isn’t, “How much does it cost?” It’s, “What will it return?”

Every purchase should improve the business in some measurable way.

Maybe it reduces dispatch time. Maybe it shortens a recovery by twenty minutes.

Maybe it eliminates paperwork or reduces overtime. Perhaps it prevents

equipment damage or helps operators work more safely on the shoulder of a busy interstate. Whatever the benefit, the purchase should produce value long after the invoice has been paid.

One of the most overlooked costs in our industry is downtime. Every hour a truck sits in a repair facility represents lost revenue, disappointed customers, and schedules that suddenly become more difficult to manage. That reality makes reliability one of the most valuable features any product can offer.

A dependable piece of equipment isn’t simply easier to own—it becomes more profitable over its lifetime. That’s why experienced buyers ask different questions than inexperienced ones. They want to know how quickly replacement parts can be obtained. They ask how responsive technical support has been.

They want to hear from companies that have already used the equipment for several years, because real-world experience tells a far more complete story than any sales brochure ever will.

“The cheapest purchase is rarely the least expensive.”

That lesson applies equally to technology. Today’s towing companies have access to remarkable software that can automate dispatching, simplify

Five Questions Every Buyer Should Ask Before signing the purchase order, ask yourself: 3 Does this make my company safer?

3 Will this increase productivity?

3 Can I realistically recover the investment?

3 Will this still be useful five years from now?

3 Is the vendor someone I trust to support me after the sale?

If you can’t confidently answer all five questions, keep shopping.

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billing, improve communication, and provide operational insight that simply wasn’t available a decade ago. Technology has become one of the industry’s greatest competitive advantages—but only when it simplifies the business.

If software creates additional work, requires endless manual data entry, or forces employees to develop complicated workarounds, it has missed the mark. Good technology should quietly remove obstacles, allowing dispatchers, drivers, and office personnel to spend more time serving customers and less time managing the software itself.

Safety deserves similar consideration.

Some purchases don’t directly increase revenue, and that’s perfectly acceptable. Traffic control devices, recovery equipment, personal protective equipment, lighting, and operator training may never appear on a profit-and-loss statement as revenue generators. Yet they reduce accidents, lower liability, protect employees, and, in some cases, save lives. Those are returns that cannot be measured solely in dollars.

Another purchasing mistake many businesses make is evaluating only the product while overlooking the company standing behind it. You’re not simply buying a truck, a winch, a software platform, or a tool. You’re establishing a relationship with a supplier. The best vendors continue supporting you long after delivery day. They answer the phone when something goes wrong.

They stock replacement parts. They provide training. They listen to customer feedback and continue improving their products. Those relationships often become just as valuable as the equipment itself.

Perhaps the best advice I can offer is remarkably simple: talk to other towers.

Ask owners what they bought five years ago that they’d purchase again tomorrow. Ask what disappointed them. Ask what has proven itself after thousands of recoveries instead of a polished demonstration on a convention floor. The towing industry has always been built on shared experience, and those conversations remain one of the smartest forms of research any buyer can conduct.

As you browse this annual Buyer’s Guide, remember that every company featured here is offering a solution to a problem. Your job isn’t to buy everything that’s available. Your job is to identify the products, services, and technologies that will move your business forward.

The companies that consistently outperform their competition aren’t necessarily the ones spending the most money. They’re the ones making the smartest investments.

In the end, successful buying has very little to do with finding the lowest price. It has everything to do with recognizing lasting value. When every purchase is made with profitability, safety, efficiency, and long-term growth in mind, those investments continue paying dividends long after the excitement of the purchase has faded.

And that’s the difference between buying equipment—and building a better business.

Closing Thought The annual Buyer’s Guide isn’t simply a catalog of products.

It’s a catalog of opportunities.

Every truck, every software platform, every piece of recovery equipment, every supplier represented in these pages offers the chance to improve your operation. The challenge isn’t deciding whether to invest—it’s deciding where your investment will make the greatest difference.

The companies that consistently lead this industry have one thing in common.

They don’t chase bargains. They make deliberate decisions. They invest in equipment that improves productivity, strengthens safety, supports their employees, and serves their customers for years to come.

That’s what separates purchasing from investing.

And in today’s towing industry, investing wisely has never been more important.

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ROLLBACKS

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CHEVY 6500 ROLLBACK FROM ZIP’S

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elieve some pressure in your towing operation with a new Chevy 6500 Rollback from Zip’s.

Faster response times, diverse vehicle types, tighter recoveries and growing customer expectations all require equipment that can maximize productivity without sacrificing operator comfort and safety on long shifts.

For many tow companies, the ideal rollback is one that can handle a wide range of calls while helping drivers work efficiently throughout their day or night. That’s where the Chevy 6500 rollback platform has emerged as a compelling option for operators

evaluating new equipment this year.

One of the most notable advantages of the Chevy 6500 chassis is its drivability.

The platform’s air ride suspension and long cab-to-axle design help deliver a smoother ride, reducing operator fatigue during extended work days and repeated service calls. In an industry where tow operators spend countless hours behind the wheel, ride quality can have a meaningful impact on their normal routine.

Versatility is another area where the Chevy 6500 separates itself from the competition. Equipped with an extralong 22-foot steel bed, the truck is capable of transporting larger vehicles

“The bed height and load angle is better than any other rollback we have here and has proven valuable when towing tall or low-profile vehicles, especially Tesla cars.”

—Gary with Kearney Towing & Repair in Nebraska

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that are becoming increasingly common on today’s roads, including crew cab pickups, full-size SUVs and oversized vehicles. Owning a car carrier that can accommodate multiple vehicle types helps eliminate the need for specialized equipment on routine calls.

The Chevy’s low-profile loading capabilities also provide practical benefits. A lower bed height and favorable load angle help reduce the potential for damage when loading low-clearance vehicles, including many modern electric vehicles and high performance cars. This not only improves loading efficiency but also gives operators greater confidence when handling valuable customer vehicles.

Maneuverability remains a critical consideration for tow operators working in congested environments. The Chevy 6500 offers an impressive turning radius that helps drivers navigate parking lots, residential neighborhoods, accident scenes and other tight recovery situations. Combined with one of

the lowest frame heights in its class, operators will benefit from improved accessibility when getting on and off the bed during loading and unloading operations.

Andrew Heykoop, Director of Operations at Eagle Towing in Michigan calls the Chevy 6500 a “fantastic” addition to his fleet. “The low profile and exceptional turn radius make this chassis a perfect fit for our business,” he said. “It’s versatile, rugged and handles the demands of our operations without missing a beat.”

Gary with Kearney Towing & Repair in Nebraska said he appreciates the lower stance offered by the Chevy chassis. “The bed height and load angle is better than any other rollback we have here and has proven valuable when towing tall or low-profile vehicles, especially Tesla cars,” he said.

For companies focused on maximizing efficiency, payload capability matters as well. The Chevy 6500 supports heavier vehicles with a 17.65% increase

in carrying capacity over competing platforms, allowing operators to handle a broader range of calls with a single truck.

Zip’s has also upfitted these carriers with amenities designed to handle increased call volume.

Designed to enhance the truck’s functionality in real-world towing environments, upgrades include removable steel tube side rails and a wheel lift featuring slide-in L-arms.

An 8,000-pound winch operated by a proportional remote control provides precise loading capability, while 60-inch toolboxes equipped with Zip’s custom sliding drawer system and dividers

help operators stay organized and keep essential equipment within easy reach.

From tight city streets to remote rural areas, the Chevy 6500 from Zip’s deserves another look from tow companies looking to expand or update their fleet. The driver-center approach will keep your employees safe, comfortable and productive. That combination will deliver better customer satisfaction, increase business and more revenue to your bottom line.

Give Zip’s a call today at 800222-6047 to see how your operation can benefit from a new Chevy 6500 rollback.

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Robert Young’s DETACHABLE UNIT

QUICKSWAP T H E T O U G H E S T D E T A C H A B L E U N I T I N T H E I N D U S T R Y.

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Take advantage of the detachable design to push your limits during high seasons and adapt during slower periods.

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Quickswap Specifications: • Towing capacity: up to 90,000 lb.

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Call Robert Young’s for your NRC needs!

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A AAA

1000 AAA Drive Heathrow, FL 32746 (800) 592-5198 www.aaa.biz/auto

Able Weldbuilt Industries 1050 Grand Blvd.

Deer Park, NY 11729 (631) 643-9700 www.weldbuilt.com

Access Tools

1628 N.W. 28th Street Miami, FL 33142 (305) 635-1011 www.accesstoolsusa.com

Advanced Track Solutions, LLC

3424 W Runge Place Sioux Falls, SD 57107 605-799-3977 sales@advancedtracksolutions.com www.advancedtracksolutions.com

Advantage Funding

1 Marcus Ave. Lake Success, NY 11042 (516) 280-1375 www.advantagefunding.com

Agero

1 Cabot Road # 4 Medford, MA 02155-5130 (972) 753-6230 www.argosiperks.com

Akins Ford

P.O. Box 280 Winder, GA 30680 (866) 389-4173 www.akinsford.com

All American Jerr-Dan-Old Bridge

3704 Route 9 South Old Bridge Township, NJ 08857 (732) 795-9060 www.allamericancommercial trucks.com/jerr-dan/

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633 Route 17 South, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 262-4900 x2222 www.jerrdan.com/locations/allamerican-jerr-dan-in-paramus

Alliance Funding Group 17542 17th St, Ste. 200 Tustin, CA 92780 (800) 978-8817 www.alliancefunding.com

Aldridge Insurance

303 2nd Ave. #C Decatur, AL 35601 (334) 566-0051 www.towtruckinsurance.biz

all-Grip

5453 North Peterson Road Sedalia, CO 80135 (800) 748-2651 Authorized Dealers Only www.all-grip.com

Alliance Funding Group

American Enterprises 5508 Navarre Ave. Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 691-8888 www.am-ent.net

American Force Wheels

2310 West 76 Street Miami, FL 33016 (786) 345-6301 www.americanforcewheels.com

American Safety & Supply

77 B Napier Street Springfield, MA 01104 (413) 737-5176 www.americansafetysupply.com

American Towing & Recovery Institute / Cardinal Legacy Towing Group 3991 Elm Point Rd ST Charles, MO 63301 (636) 800-ATRI www.amtowsignup.org

American Truck Technology

17542 17TH Street, Ste. 200 Tustin, CA 92780 (603) 422-6608 www.alliancefunding.com

2772 Golf View Drive Unit B Naperville, IL 60563 (800) 985-0168 www.americantrucktechnology.com

Allison Transmissions

Amerideck

One Way Allison Indianapolis, IN 46222-5200 (317) 242-5000 www.allisontransmission.com

Allstate Roadside Services

2775 Sanders Road, Building E Northbrook, IL 60062 (800) 582-6626 www.allstateroadsideservices.com

A. M. Best

5115 Maryland Way, Ste. 300 Brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 371-5187, Ext. 331 www.am-best.com

American Eagle Accessories Group

740 N. State Street Garner, IA 50438 (800) 392-3015 www.americaneagleacc.com

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3550 Perry Hwy. Hadley, PA 16130 (888) 311-0867 www.amerideckproducts.com

Amsoil Synthetics

2948 Starwood Dr. Oviedo, FL 32765 (800) 370-2986 www.thelubepage.com

Anchor Graphics

3943 E. University Dr. McKinney, TX 75069 (972) 422-4300 www.anchorgraphics.com

Arthur J Gallahger

7 River Bend Place Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 420-0174 www.ajg.com

Ascentium Capital

23970 Hwy. 59 N. Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 883-0112 www.ascentiumcapital.com

Associated Equipment 5043 Farlin Ave. St. Louis, MO 63115 (314) 679-2571 www.associatedequip.com

Austin Hinds Motors

670 Brindlee Mtn. Pkwy.

Arab, AL 35016 (256) 586-8161 www.austinhindsmotors.com

ATIG

1507 Park Center Drive, Unit 1C Orlando, FL 32835 (407) 472-9600 www.atiginc.com

Atlanta Wrecker Sales

4951 Chesnee Hwy. Chesnee, SC 29323 (800) 668-0170 www.atlantawreckersales.net

Atlantic Emergency Solutions

12351 Randolph Ridge Lane Manassas, VA 20109 (800) 442-9700 www.atlanticemergency.com

Atlas Flasher & Supply Co. 430 Swedesboro Ave. Mickelton, NJ 08056-1208 (856) 423-3333 www.atlasflasher.com

Austin Hinds Motors, Inc.

670 S. Brindlee Mountain Pkwy.

Arab, AL 35016 44546 S Airport Rd, Ste. H Hammond, LA 70404 (256) 550-0042 www.austinhindsmotors.com

Austin Insurance, Inc. 2109 Broadway Paducah, KY 42001 (800) 548-7538 www.wreckerins.com

COMPANYLISTINGS Auto Data Direct, Inc.

1830 East Park Ave., Ste. 1 Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 877-8804 www.add123.com

Auto Equipment, Inc.

P.O. Box 392 Statesville, NC 28687 (704) 872-4116 www.autoequipmentinc.com

AutoLock Solutions P.O. Box 15401 Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 476-0890 www.autolockinfo.com

AutoReturn

221 Main Street San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 865-8200 www.autoreturn.com

Autura

1730 E Holly Ave, Ste. 740 El Segundo, CA 90245 (800) 428-4715 www.autura.com

Autura North America

1730 E Holly Ave, Ste. 740 El Segundo, CA 90245 www.autura.com

Azuga, a Bridgestone Company

42840 Christy St, Ste. 205 Fremont, CA 94538 (888) 790-0715 www.azuga.com

B Baltimore, Dallas, Las Vegas Tow Shows www.towshows.com

BA Products

8925 McGaw Court Columbia, MD 21045 (800) 327-3301 www.baprod.com

Badger Glove and Safety

2635 Raymond Ave. Franksville, WI 53126 (262) 989-7010 www.badgergloveandsafety.com

Bailey’s Towing

1422 Wall Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 562-2984 www.baileystowinginc.com/srg.htm

BancorpSouth

P. O. Box 1503 Tupelo, MS 38802 (800) 794-1187 www.bxsi.com

Batchout

1770 E. Lancaster Ave., Ste. 10 Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 296-3264 www.batchout.com

BBK Billing Services

(440) 503-7256 www.bbkbillingservices.com

Beacon Funding Corp.

3400 Dundee Road, Ste. 180 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 897-2734 www.beaconfunding.com

Best Insurance Agency P.O. Box 67 Trussville, AL 35173 (205) 655-2128 www.bestrl.com

Best Tools USA

2202 West University Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (800) 541-8568 www.besttoolsusa.net

Big D’s Fabrication

3157 Cottage Rd Green Bay, Wisc 54311 920-680-4419 www.bigdsfabrication.com

BMS Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc.

200 Crossing Blvd.

Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 (908) 704-1700 www.brothermobilesolutions.com

Bobee Tech

2423 SW 147 Ave. #380 Miami, FL 33185 (786) 548-4711

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Air Bags

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3333 West Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53209 (877) 251-8798 www.boltlock.com

Auto Auctions

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Body Manufacturers

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Cargo Control

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Chassis Manufacturer

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Boss Industries, Inc.

Communications

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BOLT Lock

1761 Genesis Dr. LaPorte, IN 46350 (219) 324-7776, Ext. 214 www.bossair.com

Bowers Group

P.O. Box 280 Cortland, OH 44410 (330) 638-6146 www.bowersgrp.com

Boxes 4 U / Crash Film 1401 E. Plano Pkwy.

Plano, TX 75074 (972) 516-0002 www.boxes4u.com

BPE Solutions North America/ Warrior Winch

1080 Clay Ave Unit 2 Burlington, ON, Canada L71 0A1 www.warriorwinches.com

Breg Environmental

20 Joseph Mills Drive P.O. Box 595 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 (800) 433-1013

BudgetGPS

Compressed Air Products 56 Computer Mounts

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Credit Card Processing

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Damaged Vehicle Movement Systems

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Dispatch Services

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Distributor

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Finance & Leasing

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GPS/Fleet Tracking

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Hydraulics & Controls

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Insurance

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Jump Starters

58

Lifts/Motorcycle Vehicle/Wheel

58

Lighting & Accessories

58

Lockout Equipment

59

Lubricants

59

Motor Clubs

59

Polishing/Cleaning Supplies

59

Protective Clothing

59

Rope

60

Safety

60

Shop Tools & Equipment 60

P.O. Box 5695 Chattanooga, TN 37406 (866) 800-8677 www.budgetgps.com

Signs & Graphics

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Spill Control/Clean-Up

60

Towing Software

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Bully Dog / Drive Systems

Trade Shows

61

4150 Church Street, Ste. 1024 Sanford, FL 32771 (940) 783-9915 www.bullydog.com

Trailers

61

Training & Education

61

Video & Security

62

Busch Enterprises

Wheels & Accessories

62

908 Cochran Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 878-2067 www.buschshineproducts.com

Third Party Management 60

Truck/Equipment Dealer 61

Winches & Accessories 63 Windshield/Wraps

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Buyers Products Co.

9049 Tyler Blvd.

Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 974-8888 www.buyersproducts.com

C Cal-Van Tools

4300 Waterleaf Ct. Greensboro, NC 27410 (800) 537-1077 www.cal-vantools.com/

Car-Part.com

1980 Highland Pike Fort Wright, KY 41017 (859) 344-1925 www.carpartpro.com

Centerpointe Insurance Service, Ltd.

807B Camarillo Springs Road Camarillo, CA 93012-9464 (800) 451-8766, Ext. 120 (805) 384-1166, Ext. 120 (805) 384-8036, Fax www.centerpointeinsurance.com

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9401 Williamsburg Plaza Ste. 201 Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 420-7039 www.chevron.com

Chevron Commercial

3545 George Street Highland, IL 62249 (618) 654-5555 www.chevroncommercial.com

Chicago Pneumatic 1800 Overview Dr. Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 817-7349 www.cp.com

Clarus Merchant Services 3 E. Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (800) 720-3373 www.clarusdc.com

Clipsavers

P. O. Box 2067 Huntersville, NC 28070 (704) 607-4797 clipsavers@gmail.com

Columbus McKinnon

140 John James Audubon Parkway Amherst, NY 14228-1197 (716) 689-5568 www.cmworks.com

Crouch Wrecker & Equipment Sales

ComeUp Winch

Curbside SOS

127 Court Street Marietta, OH 45750 (740) 373-7200 www.columbusmack.com 12930 S.E. Hwy. 212 Clackamas, OR 97015 (818) 246-5745 www.comeupusa.com

Command Light

3842 Redman Dr Fort Collins, CO 80524 (800) 797-7974 www.commandlight.com

Condor Lift

210 W. Stephenie Dr. Cortland, IL 60112 (800) 461-1344 www.condor-lift.com

Clore Automotive

9401 Indian Creek Parkway, Ste.680 Overland Park, KS 66210 (800) 328-2921 www.cloreautomotive.com

Consumers Insurance

Channel Islands Leasing and Loan

Code 3 / PSE Amber

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

306 Descanso Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 646-3576 www.channelislandsleasing.com

Chase Insurance Agency 333 NW 70 Ave., Ste. 108 Plantation, FL 33317 (800) 940-4301 www.chaseinsurance.net

Chester Point Programs P.O. Box 369 Chester, NJ 07930 (908) 428-4285, Ext. 112 www.chesterpoint.com

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Coker Equipment

9100 Ambassador Row Dallas, TX 75247 (214) 742-5221 www.cokerequip.com

Collins Mfg. Corp.

301 Ehrman Way Medford, OR 97501 (800) 332-9220 www.collinsdollies.com

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P.O. Box 764 Acton, CA 93510 (661) 269-0100 www.ccscollect.com

Columbus Truck/ Marietta Mack

Chalmers Suspensions International, Inc.

12187 S.E. 60th Avenue Rd. Bellview, FL 34420 (352) 470-5867 www.chalmerssuspensions.com

Creditors Specialty Service, Inc.

1620 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 201 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 896-6133, Ext. 180 www.ciusa.com 701 Lima Avenue Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-4247 www.coopertire.com

Copart

14185 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 400 Dallas, TX 75254 (972) 391-5082 www.copart.com

Cornerstone Advisory Group 4118 E. Parham Rd Richmond, VA 23228

(804) 939-2983

www.cornerstoneadvice.com

P.O. Box 174 Kingston Springs, TN 37082 (615) 952-3287 www.crouchtowtrucks.com 21103 Gratiot Ave Eastpointe, MI 48021 www.curbsidesos.com

Currin Graphics

2814 Copter Rd. #B Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 505-0955 www.curringraphics.com

Custer Products, Ltd.

1320 Sanders Ave. S.W. Ohio, Massillon, OH 44647 (800) 490-3158 www.custerproducts.com

Custom Built Mfg.

207 N. Fraley Street Kane, PA 16735 (814) 837-6053 www.custombuiltmfg.com

CW Mill Equipment Co. 14 Commerce Dr. Sabetha, KS 66534 (785) 284-3454 cwmill.com

D D&J Diversified, LLC 2948 Starwood Dr. Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 657-5969 www.thelubepage.com

Dacotah-Walsh Tire

80 W. 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 934-8427 www.tireauditor.com

COMPANYLISTINGS Dahdah Towing & Equipment

DG Towing Equipment

Dual-Tech

146 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 (803) 279-9749

409 W. 218th Street New York, NY 10034 (212) 567-0255 www.dgtow.com

Dan Messina

Digital-Ally

Durabilt

P.O. Box 640 Prosper, TX 75078 (469) 774-0340 www.towtrax.net

9705 Loiret Blvd.

Lenexa, KS 66219 (800) 440-4947 www.digitalallyinc.com

Dan–Am Air

Diversified Products

One Sata Dr. Spring Valley, MN 55975 (800) 533-8016 www.danamair.com

8330 Atlantic Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32211-8784 (800) 874-4172 www.pushbumper.com

Danco Products

D.O.T Tiedown & Equipment Sales

411 South Cedar Lane Greencastle, PA 17225 (800) 453-2626 www.dancoproducts.com

Deep South Wrecker Sales

3460 Highway 78 Loganville, GA 30052 (404) 569-4723 www.deepsouthwreckersales.com

Der Manouel Insurance Group

436 Saco Lowell Rd. Easley, SC 29640 (800) 459-4798 www.dottiedown.com

Double M Productions

N. 1st St. #8; P.O. Box 392 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570) 476-8000 doublemproductions.net

Don Jackson Commercial

548 W. Cromwell Ave, Ste. 101 Fresno, CA 93711 (800) 447-4605 www.dmig.com

7066 Buffington Rd. Union City, GA 30291-2260 (877) 312-1562 www.donjacksoncommercial.com

Deran’s Towing & Recovery

DPF Remedy/Green Commercial Fuel Solutions

10279 73rd St. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 (641) 684-4827

Detroit Wrecker Sales

19393 Davidson Detroit, Michigan 48223 (313) 835-8700 www.detroitwrecker.com

DewEze Mfg./Harper Industries

151 E. Highway 160 Harper, KS 67058 (800) 835-1042 www.harperindustries.com

114 Parkcrest Drive Cary, NC 27519 (844) 728-3373 dpfremedy.com

Dri-Dek

2780 Horseshoe Dr. S. #2 Naples, FL 34101 (239) 643-0448 www.dri-dek.com

Driveline Buddy, LLC 3853 Duck Creek Dr. Stockton, CA 95215 (209) 401-0069 www.drivelinebuddy.com

540 Industrial Drive Bean Station, TN 37708 (800) 852-0345 www.dual-techinc.com

1900 N. Austin Chicago, IL 60639 (773) 622-7260 www.durabiltusa.com

E Eartec

145 Dean Knauss Dr. Narragansett, RI 02882 (800) 399-5994 www.eartec.com

East Coast Truck & Trailer 2906 Elmhurst Lane Portsmouth, VA 23701 (757) 465-2200 www.ectts.com

East PennTruck Equipment 1100 Winn Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 694-9234 www.eastpenntrucks.com

Eastern Wrecker Sales, Inc. 13401 US 70 Business Hwy. West Clayton, NC 27520 (919) 553-4038 www.easternwrecker.com

Eckert & Assoc P.A.

P.O. Box 9899 Fleming Island, FL 32006 (904) 278-7688 www.downtownclaims.com

Ecmperformance.com

304 Indian Trace, Ste. 289 Weston, FL 33326 (888) 768-2447 www.ecmperformance.com

eComply

600 Round Rock West Drive, Ste. 201 Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 269-0108 www.ecomply.net

Edington Enviro/ Spill Diaper

350 W. Margaret Ave Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 248-8095 www.spilldiaper.com

EMCI Wireless

3708 Sparta Rd Sebring, FL 33870 www.pttanywhere.com

Energy Security Agency (ESA)

6509 Streamside Dr Galena, OH 43021 (855) ESA-SAFE www.energysecurityagency.com

EnerSys

2366 Bernville Road Reading, PA 19605 (610) 208-1692 www.enersys.com

Equipment Sales & Service 152 Floyd Ave. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973) 743-7516 www.esstrucksales.com

Evans Cooling

P.O. Box 434 Parkersville, PA 19457 (860) 668-1114, Ext. 203 www.evanscooling.com

Exide Technologies

13000 Deerfield Parkway, Building 200 Milton, GA 30004 (678) 566-9000 www.exide.com

Eye3data

9624 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., Ste. 310 Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 770-0550 www.eye3data.com

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F Fallsway Equipment

1277 DeValera Avenue Akron, OH 44310 (855) 662-4379 www.fallsway.com

Fast Lane Auctions

950 South River Industrial Blvd Vienna, GA 30315 (888) 532-8284 www.fastlaneauctions.com

Federal Signal

2645 Federal Signal Dr. University Park, IL 60484 (800) 824-0254 www.fedsig.com

Firmhorn

(805) 874-2242 www.firmhorn.com support@firmhorn.com

Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales

P.O. Box 250 Byrdstown, TN 38549 (304) 544-7415 www.fitzgeraldwreckersales.com

Flash Equipment

2061 Whitfield Park Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243 (800) 570-8866 www.flashequipment.com

Fleetdown.net/ Fleetsource

1400 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 25 Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 241-9280 www.fleetdown.net

Fleet Compliance Solutions, LLC (570) 228-6210 www.fleetcompliancesolutions.net

Fleet Sales West

2175 N. Pacific Highway Woodburn, OR 97071 (503) 982-5095 www.fleetsaleswest.com

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111 North Orange Ave., Ste. 800 Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 477-4646 www.fleettimesolutions.com

FleetMatics

1600 E Golf Road, Ste. 800 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (866) 844-2235 www.fleetmatics.com

FleetNet America

P.O. Box 970 Cherryville, NC 28021-0970 (800) 438-8961, Ext. 2544 www.fleetnetamerica.com

Flitz International, Ltd.

821 Mohr Avenue Waterford, WI 53185-4257 (800) 558-8611 www.flitz.com

Florida Wrecker Sales 6301 N. 56th St. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 626-2144 www.flwrecker.com

FlowStop

P.O. Box 634 Denver, NC 28037 (877) 356-9767 www.flowstop.net

Fluidall, LLC

860 Johnson Drive Delano, MN 55328 (800) 849-0591 www.fluidall.com

Ford Motor Company

16800 Executive Plaza Drive Regent Court Building, Room 6N228 Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 390-3029 www.ford.com

FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS 2477 Deerfield Dr. Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 578-3263 www.freightlinertrucks.com

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FTI Group P.O. Box 2349 Keller, TX 76244 (877) 401-2345

www.ftigroups.com

G G.N. Novelties, LLC (860) 681-7049 www.ninoprints.com

G&S Safety Products

P.O. Box 282 McKean, PA 16426 (814) 476-7908 www.gssafetyproducts.com

Gaither Tool

21 Harold Cox Dr. Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 245-0545 www.gaithertool.com

Gamber Johnson

3001 Borham Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 (800) 456-6868 www.gamberjohnson.com

GEICO

4201 Spring Valley Rd. Dallas, TX 75244 (972) 701-1620 www.geico.com

Gessel Insurance Agency 25 W. Fifth Street, Ste. N London, OH 43140 (740) 852-7725 www.gesselinsagency.com

Glenn’s Auto Parts

110 Highway 70 Rockwood, TN 37854 (865) 354-0622 www.glennsautoparts.com

GM Fleet and Commercial (313) 665-2368 www.GMFleet.com

Golden West

1850 E. Orangethorpe Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831-5324 (800) 724-8766 www.goldenwesttoweq.com

Go-Light, Inc.

37146 Old Hwy. 17 Culbertson, NE 69024 (308) 278-3131 www.golight.com

Goodall

7558 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 941-6666 www.goodallmfg.com

GPS Insight

21803 North Scottsdale Road, Ste. 220 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (866) 477-4321, Ext. 8003 www.gpsinsight.com

Gulf Atlantic Supply

P.O. Box 738 Columbiana, AL 35051 (205) 669-2393 www.gasafetywear.com

Gulf Coast Underwriters 11073 Countryway Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 864-4428 www.gcuins.com

Guni Wheel

11400 Brookhollow Trail Alpharetta, GA 30022 (888) 554-6464 www.guniproducts.com

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GM Consultants

10412S 1055 W, Ste. 201 South Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 440-3176 www.businessbrokergeorge.com

HAAS Alert, Inc.

650 W Lake Street Chicago, IL 60661 (833) 433-HAAS www.haasalert.com/

COMPANYLISTINGS Hal Kresser Agency

3045 Symmes Rd., Ste. F Hamilton, OH 45215 (513) 942-5770 www.kresseragency.com

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.

Route 76 Cooper Rd. Voorhees, NJ 08043 (800) 232-6535 www.haletrailer.com

Hamby & Aloisio Insurance 53 Perimiter Center E., Ste. 400 Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 804-4829 www.towtruckinsurance.com

Hankook Tire America Corp.

1450 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey 07470 (973) 633-9000 www.hankooktire.com

Hanscom K

1250 S. Grove Ave., Ste. 308 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 756-4808 www.hanscomk.com

Hazmat Responder Network P.O. Box 634 Denver, NC 28037 (877) 356-9767 hazmatrn.com

Hedinger’s Equipment 321 S. Wilder St. Greenburg, IN 47240 (812) 663-7885 www.hedingers.com

HG2 Emergency Lighting 477 N. Semoran Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32807 (866) 468-4569 www.hg2lighting.com

Hide-A-Lift

3058 320th St. Hull, IA 51239 (800) 634-9340 www.hidealift.com

Highway Products

7905 Agate Rd. White City, OR 97503 (800) 866-5269 www.800toolbox.com

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A. 45501 12 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 (248) 699-9300 www.hino.com

In The Ditch Towing Products

3195 Industrial Way Mountain Home, ID 83647 (888) 993-4824 www.intheditch.com

INA Towing Network

P.O. Box 175890 Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-5890 (866) 853-2125 www.inatowing.com

Holly’s Towing Dispatch

10 Melrose Dr. Farmington, CT 06032 (800) 730-3909 www.hollystowingdispatch.com

Industrial Netting

7681 Setzler Pkwy. N. Minneapolis, MN 55445 (800) 328-8456 www.industrialnetting.com

House of Wreckers

161 Industrial Rd. San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 594-1530 www.houseofwreckers.com

HUB International

30 Kimball Ave, Ste. 301 South Burlington, VT 05403 www.hubinternational.com

Hubcaps Unlimited

4262 South Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 769-0039 www.wheelcovers.com

Hy-Tech Recovery Equipment

3225 Reagan Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76116 (817) 560-4610 www.sneekerlift.com

I ICOM North America/UPAS Group 54790 Grand River New Hudson, MI 48165 (248) 573-4934 www.icomnorthamerica.com

I Tow In, Inc.

335 Locust Lane Bellevue, KY 41073 (800) 979-8697 info@skatesiti.com

Insight USA

23330 Cottonwood Parkway, Ste. 333 California, MD 20619 (301) 866-1990, Ext. 203 www.mds-inc.com

Insurance Auto Auctions Two Westbrook Corporate Center, Ste. 500 Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 492-7000 www.iaai.com

Insurance Hub

1830 Water Place, Ste. 105d Atlanta, GA 30339 (404) 892-2864 www.insurancehub.com

Integrated Vehicles & Equipment Leasing

734 Walt Whitman Road Melville, NY 11747 (800) 551-4854 www.integratedleasing.com

Intek

152 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 (973) 403-7788 www.intekleasing.com

International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum

3315 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN 37408-3052 (423) 267-3132 internationaltowingmuseum.org

InternationalTruck/Navistar 4201 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555-4026 (630) 753-5000 www.navistar.com

Isuzu

1400 S. Douglas Rd., Ste. 100 Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 935-9425 www.isuzu.com

J JB Tow

4620 N. Hale Ave Tampa, FL 33614 813-703-8830 www.jbtow.com

J.J. Keller

3003 Breezewood Lane Neenah, WI 54957 (920) 967-7050 www.jjkeller.com

Jeff Ingram Wrecker Sales,

1677 Daney Blvd.

Horn Lake, MS 38637 (866) 280-6761 www.wrecker-sales.com

Jerr-Dan

13224 Fountainhead Plaza Hagerstown, MD 21742 (240) 420-8781 www.jerrdan.com

Junk Car Academy

3343 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326 (800) 220-9794 www.junkcarbuyeracademyusa.com

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1850 Executive Park Dr. N.W. Cleveland, TN 37312 (800) 400-6913, Ext. 1006 www.kalynsiebert.com

Kanister Industries

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Loganville Ford

Matheny Motors

Kinequip, Inc.

Lube-A-Boom

MatJack

Lubrication Specialties

McMahon Truck Centers

151 Industrial Parkway Branchburg, NJ 08876-3451 (908) 231-1800, Ext. 128 www.kinedyne.com 3708A Performance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 392-5052 www.kinequip.com

2210 Old Union Rd Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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716-671-8340

www.kanisterind.com

Kapnick Insurance Group

Landoll Corporation

1201 Briarwood Circle Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 929-6590 www.kapnick.com

1900 North Street Marysville, KS 66508 (785) 562-5381 www.landoll.com

Kavanaugh’s Truck Sales

Lane’s Towing Accessories

1383 Belmar Dr. Louisville, KY 40213 (502) 454-4960 www.mathenytowtrucks.com

4605 Main St. Sonora, Ohio 43701 (740) 221-2614 www.lanestowingaccessories.com

KBK Insurance Group, Inc.

LDC Insurance Services

1425 Sams Ave., Ste. 201 Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 736-0690 www.kbkinsgroup.com

900 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. A-8 Chandler, AZ 85225 (877) 988-1768, Ext. 1 www.ldcinsurance.com

Kenworth

Len Zermenos / Payne Dourm

10630 N.E. 38th PL Kirkland, WA 98033 (425) 828- 5000 www.kenworth.com

Keystone Tape & Supply of Texas

15355 Old Lincoln Way Dalton, OH 44168 (330) 323-5165 www.lenzermenos.com

Lift-All

1130 Blue Mound Rd. W., Ste 304 Haslet, TX 76052 (817) 439-8898 www.keystonetape.com

P.O. Box 27 Landisville, PA 17538-0027 (717) 898-6614, Ext. 1162 www.wreckerstraps.com

Kilar

Lift and Tow

2616 North Main Street Hubbard, OH 44425 (330) 534-8961 kilar.cc

7660 Molly Pitcher Highway Shippensburg, PA 17257 (717) 532-5558 www.liftandtow.com

Kinco Gloves

Lodar USA

751 West 800 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (888) 737-0233 www.kincoworkgloves.com 42

Expressway 287 Henrietta, TX 76365 (888) 685-6327 www.lodar.com

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3460 Highway 78 Loganville, GA 30052 (770) 554-9994 www.loganvilleford.com 8151 River Bay Drive East Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 501-1104 www.lubeaboom.com 255 Neal Ave. Mt. Gilead, OH 43338 (419) 768-2647 www.hotshotssecret.com

Lynch

29000 Sharon Lane Waterford, WI 53185 (262) 514-4000 www.lynchtruckcenter.com

Lynch Chicago

7335 West 100th Place Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 233-1112 www.lynchchicago.com

M Marking Pen Depot

41775 Elm Street, Unit 403 Murrieta, CA 92562 (888) 906-9370 www.markingpendepot.com

Martens Johnson Insurance

6227 Executive Boulevard Rockville, MD 20852-3906 (301) 231-5447 www.mjia.com

Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales

1800 Sulphur Spring Rd. Baltimore, MD 21227 (410) 247-5700 www.mdcarrierwrecker.com

4125 1st Ave. Nitro, WV 25143 (304) 485-4418 www.mathenymotors.com 2320 Duke St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 359-3078 www.matjack.com 1688 E. 5th Ave. Columbus, OH 43219 (800) 288-0839 COLUMBUS (800) 288-0849 MARIETTA www.mcmahontrucks.com

Merritt

9339 Brighton Road Henderson, CO 80640-8229 (303) 289-2286 www.merrittequipment.com

Mfr. Express

7-A Donna Drive Wood Ridge, NJ 07075 (201) 266-0910 www.mfrexpress.com

Mid Atlantic Tow ExpoTowing and Recovery Professionals of NC P.O Box 266 Elkin, NC 28621 (336) 975-0029 trpnc@nctowing.org

Michelin

P.O. Box 19001 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 458-4923 www.michelintruck.com

Mike Keith insurance P.O. Box 388 Clinton, Mo. 64375 (800) 748-7985 curtis@mkeithins.com

Mile Marker

2121 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (954) 782-0604 www.milemarker.com

COMPANYLISTINGS Miller Industries

8503 Hill Top Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37363 (423) 238-4171 www.millerind.com Milton Industries / Steck Mfg 1115 S. Broadway Dayton, Ohio 45417

Minute Man Mfg.

6673 Pine Ridge Ct., Ste. B Jenison, MI 49429 (877) 593-6959 www.minuteman1.com

Miti Co. Mfg.

3183 Hall Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81504 (970) 243-9500 www.mitico.com

Mitsubishi

2015 Center Square Rd. Logan Township, NJ 08085 (856) 467-3965 www.mitfuso.com

Mobile Awareness, LLC

31200 Solon Road, Ste. 1#210 Solon, OH 44139 (440) 248-5523 Ext. 205 www.mobileawareness.com

Mobile Control Systems, Inc 15704 E Hwy 12 Rogers, AR 72756 (800) 680-4455 www.mobilecontrolsystems.com

Mobile Relay Associates

15330 Vermont Ave. Paramount, CA 90723 (323) 636-5202 www.nexedge-mra.com

Mobile Video Computing Solutions 1397 Piedmont, Ste. 800 Troy, MI 48083 (248) w817-6720

Moduline Cabinets

20 Holland Street Brockton, MA 02301 (888) 343-4463 www.modulinecabinets.com

Mobile Lifts, Inc.

3476 Germantown Pike Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-1900 www.mobilelifts.com

Muncie Power Products 201 East Jackson Street Muncie, IN 47305-2834 (765) 284-7721 www.munciepower.com

N NASCO Industries

3 N.E. 21st Street Washington, IN 47510 (800) 767-4288 www.nascoinc.com

Nation Safe Drivers

800 Yamato Road, Ste. 100 Boca Raton, FL 33431 (800) 338-2680 www.nsdmc.com

National Automobile Club 373 Vintage Park Dr., Ste. E Foster City, CA 94404 (650) 294-7000 www.nacroadservice.com

Wichert Insurance is one of the largest tow agencies in the Midwest with over 30 years of

experience working with towing, recovery, and garage operations. Our knowledgeable staff are current on industry issues and are experts in the coverages your operation requires. Our relationships with multiple AM Best “A - Excellent” rated carriers allow us to offer competitive rates and interest-free monthly pay plans. As active members of state associations, we are industry advocates and a reliable resource.

Our team’s experience allows us to create custom programs to meet your needs. From service trucks to extra heavy equipment, single location to multi-state operations, we will craft a program to meet your risk appetite at the most competitive rates. In addition, we act as your advocate when a claim occurs to ensure timely and fair outcomes.

We offer in-house loss control specialists at no additional cost to identify ways to control and reduce risks.

Clients who engage in our loss control and safety programs benefit from lower insurance premiums, increased profitability, and reduced accidents, injuries, and claims.

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National Insurance Brokerage of NY 175 Oval Dr. Islandia, NY 11749 (631) 273-4242 www.nibony.com

National Interstate

3250 Interstate Drive Richfield, OH 44286 (800) 929-1500 www.natl.com

National Motor Club

130 E. John Carpenter Hwy. Irving, TX 75062-2708 (469) 524-5122 www.nmc.com

National Traffic Signs, Inc. 14521 60th Street N. Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 446-7983 www.ntsigns.com

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NBB Controls, Inc.

5909 School Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 262-4846 www.nbbcontrols.de

New England Truckmaster 16 Bernhard Rd. North Haven, CT 06473 (203) 772-1217 www.netruckmaster.com

New Pig

One Pork Ave. Tipton, PA 16684 (800) HOT-HOGS (468-4647) www.newpig.com/us/

Next Generation Tool Co. 330 Carter Rd. Mims, FL 32754 (800) 874-5625 www.nextgentool.com

Nussbaum Wreckers

State Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (800) 922-1122 www.nussbaumequipment.com

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Nite Beams

4715 Norfolk Circle Portage, MI 49024 (248) 705-8784 www.nitebeams.com

North American Bancard 303 5th Ave, Ste. 407 New York, NY 10016 (866) 481-4604 www.nynab.com

NRC Industries

2430 Principale St-Paul d’Abbotsford, QC J0E 1A0 (450) 379-5796 www.nrc-industries.com

POWER YOU CAN DEPEND ON.

Ohio Power Systems 807 E. Findlay St. Carey, OH 43316 (419) 294-4985 www.ohiopowersys.com

Olson & Company 3 Oxford Ct. Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 357-0829 www.axlecap.net

Towing operations that employ Jump-N-Carry jump starters know that no starting task is too daunting. They know from experience that every aspect of a Jump-N-Carry is designed to deliver extreme jump starting power, from the battery to the heavy-duty cables.

Jump-N-Carry is all about power delivery.

Model JNC345 12V Lithium Jump Starter

• 3000A – Effective to -23˚F • 550 Start Assist Amps • 40” Cable Reach • DC Output Port • 2 USB Ports • USB-C Recharging

For information on Jump-N-Carry jump starters, visit cloreautomotive.com

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COMPANYLISTINGS OMG Solutions

P.O. Box 4345 Victoria, TX 77903 (301) 564-4541 www.omgsol.com

OnScene Solutions

3660 Center Road #313 Brunswick, OH 44212 (330) 220-8111 www.onscenesolutions.com

O’ Reilly Auto Parts

233 S. Patterson Ave. Springfield, MO 65802 http://locations.oreillyauto.com/al/ saraland

P Pacific General Life Insurance Agency

210 Quail Ridge Drive Westmont, IL 60599 (630) 515-0090 www.towtruckinsuranceusa.com

Pana-Pacific

838 N. Laverne Ave. Fresno, CA 93727 (800) 726-2636 www.panapacific.com

Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way 1H-5 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 392-4193 www.panasonic.com

Panor Corp (Maxxima)

Pelican Rope

ParkingPass.com

Permco Hydraulics

125 Cabot Court Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 434-1200, Ext. 200 www.maxxima.com 4446 Inverray Blvd Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33319 www.parkingpass.com

Peak Auto Auctions

11211 Goodnight Lane Dallas, TX 75229 (720) 232-2304 www.peakautoauctions.com

Peak GPS

256 Eastview Lane Ringgold, CA 30736 (850) 460-4718 www.peakgps.com

4001 W. Carriage Dr. Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 545-0116, Ext. 5 www.pelicanrope.com P.O. Box 2068 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (800) 626-2801 www.permco.com

Personalized By Tracy

Tracy Schuman 52101 Fox Point Dr New Baltimore, MI 48047 (586) 843-8892

Peterbuilt

2605 River Road Piedmont, SC 29673 (864) 269-7202 www.thepetestore.com

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Powerhouse Industries

Photocard Specialist

Prime Industries

51 W. Borden Street Cookeville, TN 38503 (931) 526-6128, Ext. 2226 www.phoenixusa.com 2425 Seymour Rd Eau Claire, WI 54703 www.photocardspec.com

P.O. Box 8 Eastport, NY 11941 (631) 325-5555 www.jiffyjump.com

525 Central Drive Virginia, VA 23454 (800) 446-1144 www.prime-industries.com

Pierce Auto Sales

549 U.S. HWY 287 S. Henrietta, TX 76365 (800) 658-6301 www.piercesales.com

Pillow Protection Corp.

(Pan Pillow) 9815-149th St. Edmonton, AB T5P 1K5 (780) 908-9560 www.panpillow.com

PIP

6 Computer Drive East Albany, NY 12205 (518) 595-1539 www.pipusa.com

Pneu-Tek Tire Tools

505 24th St. Alamogordo, NM 88310 (575) 430-2236 www.pneu-tek-unlimited.com

PolyBilt

1821 N.W. 57 Street Ocala, FL 34475 (800) 864-3817 www.polybilt.com

Power Arc

7556 Watson Rd. Shrewsbury, MO 63119-3914 (314) 968-1115 www.powerarc.net

Powerbilt Wreckers / I-44 Truck Center 705 North Service Rd. Saint Clair, MO 63077 (800) 660-7312 www.i44truckcenter.com

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Pro View Systems, Inc.

118 N Peter Road, #348 Knoxville, TN 37923 (865) 769-6540 www.proviewsystemsgps.com

Professional Dispatch Services, Inc.

901 S.E. Oak St. Portland, OR 97214 (866) 382-7374 www.prodispatchservice.com

Progressive Commercial Insurance

747 Alpha Dr. Highland Heights, OH 44143 (440) 461-5000 www.progressivecommercial.com

Prolift, LLC

1379 Cross Street Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 (850) 865-0119 www.proliftbags.com

Pro-Vision

P.O. Box 8821 Kentwood, MI 49518 (616) 583-1520 www.provsnusa.com

PSE Amber

10986 North Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63114-2029 (314) 426-2700, Ext. 1251 www.code3pse.com

Purpose Wrecker

1732 Prospect Road Wentzville, MO 63385 (636) 639-9700 www.purposewrecker.com

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4718 Edgewater Dr. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 402-1040 www.pwof.org

Q Quality Craft Tools

8994 S.R. 73 Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-4954 www.qct.20m.com

Quest Towing Services 106 West Tolles Drive St. Johns, MI 48879 (888) 295-2584 www.questsoftware.com

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Ratler Mfg.

41 Granger Ave. Scarborough, ON M1L 3K9 (416) 285-1876 www.ratler.com

RC Industries

P.O. Box 1555 Elkhart, IN 46515 (574) 295-6641, Ext. 101 www.rctoolbox.com

Real Power

8401 Northwest Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46278 (877) 670-7325, Ext.368 www.realacpower.com

Real Wheels Corp/ GS Marketing Corp.

3940 Tannahill Drive Gurnee, IL 60031 (800) 982-1180 www.realwheels.com

Recovery Billing Unlimited RAM Mounting Systems 8410 Dallas Ave S. Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 763-8361 www.rammount.com

RAM Trucks/ Chrysler Group, LLC

1000 Chrysler Dr. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 www.chryslergroupllc.com

Ramsey Winch

4707 N. Mingo Rd. Tulsa, OK 74117 (918) 234-2130 www.ramseyindustries.com

Ranger SST

34194 Aurora Rd. #274 Cleveland, OH 44139 (440) 498-1495 www.rangersst.com

R.A Storelee Insurance Agency, Inc. (RAS)

321 First Street, Ste., 201 Benicia, California 94510 (707) 745-3321 www.towinginsurance.com

42 Quanapoag Road E. Freetown, MA 02717 (508) 763-5474 www.recoverybillingunlimited.com

Recovery First Insurance P.O. Box 3142 Tulsa, OK 74101-3142 (918) 764-1656 www.recoveryfirst.com

Recovery Specialist Insurance Group P.O. Box 2707 Manassas, VA 20108 (703) 365-0199 www.rsig.com

Reelcraft

2842 E. Business Hwy. 30 Columbia City, IN 46725 (260) 248-8188 www.reelcraft.com

Regional International of WNY, LLC.

2425 Walden Ave. Buffalo, NY 14225 (800) 836-0409 www.regionalinternational.com

COMPANYLISTINGS Rick’s Truck & Equipment

Road Gear

Robert Young’s Trucks

R-O-M Corp

Rick’s Truck Center

Road mate DVR

Robertson Ryan & Associates

Rontan Signals

Rockin Feet by Unique 4 U

R. P. Recovery Consulting Services/Sonetics

920 W. Lima St. Kenton, OH 43326 (800) 639-4537 www.ricksrollbacks.com

260 New Lancaster Rd. Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 534-0120 www.rickystow.com

RMP Powertrain Solutions 9040 Burrough Dover Lane Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (800) 257-7418 www.powertrainsolutions.com

Road America

7300 Corporate Center Drive 6th Floor Miami, FL 33126 (305) 392-4327 www.road-america.com

P.O. Box 1202 Russellville, AL 35654 (256) 331-9340 www.road-gear.com www.roadmatedvr.com

Roadside Safety

1170 Center Dr. Ste.s A & B City of Industry, CA 91789 (909) 468-1393 www.roadsidesafety.net

Roadsider

5600 Mowry School, Ste 190 Newark, CA 94560

(510) 738 3774

www.roadsider.com

210 Carver Ave. N.E. Roanoke, VA 24012 (800) 246-4785 www.robertyoungtrucks.com

5148 Elmore Rd. Ste. 3 Memphis, TN 38134 www.robertsonryan.com 6130 W. Flamigo Rd. PMB #460 Las Vegas, NV 89103 (504) 427-2728 www.rockinfeet.com

ROI Protective Tapes

805 Ward Dr. Northampton, PA 18067 (610) 564-7135 www.roiprotectivetape.com

6800 East 163rd St. Belton, MO 64012-5463 (800) 827-3692 www.romcorp.com 7859 NW 46th Street, Unit 5B Miami, FL 33166 (305) 599-2974 www.rontan.com

7555 East Dead Creek Rd. Baldwinsville, NY 13027 (315) 730-6566 www.rprecoveryconsulting.com

RPM Equipment & Wrecker Capital

13317 Chrisman Road Houston, TX 77039 (281) 590-1494 www.rpmwreckersandtowtrucks.com

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9381 Forestwood Lane Manassas, VA 20110 (703) 365-0199 www.rsig.com

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Seacrest Insurance Agency

778 Pittsburg Rd Butler, PA 16002 (724) 586-2900 www.ruggedtow.com

25255 Cabot Road Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 951-5900 www.seacrestins.com

Rush Towing Systems

Sefac

8810 IH-10 San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 835-2239 www.rushtowingsystems.com

RV Wheel

4037 Phelan Rd, # A133 Phelan, CA 92371 (800) 215-8007 www.rvwheel.com

S S&J Mfg.

P.O. Box 564 Cuba, MO 65453 (573) 885-4460 www.sjmetalmfg.com

Safety Vision, LLC

6100 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX 77041-5113 (800) 880-8855 www.safetyvision.com

Safetyline, Inc.

176 Shannon Lane Priest River, ID 83856 (208) 448-4000, Ext. 105 www.safetyline.com

Santander

3 Huntington Quad – Ste. 101N Melville, NY 11747 (631) 531-0630 www.santanderbank.com

Santiam Enterprises, Inc. 611 Main St. Lyons, OR 97358 (503) 859-2793 www.santiam.info

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23 Fontana Lane, Ste. 110 Baltimore, MD 21237 (443) 730-1025, Ext. 102 www.sefac.com

Sensata Dimensions

4467 White Bear Parkway St Paul, MN 55110 (727) 253-4536 www.sensata.com

ServiCase

P.O. Box 2349 Keller, TX 76244 www.servicase.com

Shannon Bryant Wrecker 1763 Stanley Ave Andalusia, AL 36420 (334) 222-6100 bryantswrecker@gmail.com

Sierra Pacific Insurance Agency

P.O. Box 668 Forestville, CA 95436 (888) 386-6322 www.sierrapacificagency.com

Slick Top Solutions, LLC

8800 Rhode Island Ave. College Park, MD 20740-4114 (301) 943-8903 www.slicktopsolutions.com

Smyrna Truck & Cargo 2158 Atlanta Road Smyrna, GA 30080 (844) 304-0010 www.smyrnatruck.com

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Sneed Robinson and Gerber, Inc.

P.O. Box 34698 Bartlett, TN 38134 (901) 372-4580 www.sneedinsurance.com

SoundOff Signal

3900 Central Parkway Hudsonville, MI 49426 (800) 338-7337 www.soundoffsignal.com

Southern Linc

5555 Glenridge Connector #500 Atlanta, GA 30342 (800) 818-LINC (5462) www.southernlinc.com

Speedway Wrecker & Trailer Sales

2564 Groveport Rd. Columbus, OH 43207 (877) 780-6972 www.speedwaywreckersales.com

Spill King 130 Juno St, Ste. 1 Jupiter, FL 33458 www.spillking.com

Spill Tackle/ Tackle Technologies

5244 A Ave. Long Beach, MS 39560 (228) 206-1449 www.spilltackle.com

Starlight Lighting Systems 1409 N. Camden Cir. Savannah, GA 31406 (855) 335-8333 https://starlightlighting.ca/

Steck Mfg / Milton Industries

1115 S. Broadway, Dayton, OH 45417 (800) 227-8325 www.steckmfg.com

Sterling National Bank Corporate Offices

400 Rella Blvd Montebello, NY 10901 USA (845) 369-8040 21 Scarsdale Road Yonkers, NY 10707 USA 914-961-6100 www.snb.com

Stertil Koni

200 Log Canoe Circle Stevensville, MD 21666 (800) 336-6637 www.stertil-koni.com

Stren Flex

6295 McDonough Drive Norcross, GA 30093 (877) 787-3635 www.stren-flex.com

Strobes-R-Us

820 South Dixie Hwy. West Pompano Beach, FL 33060 (954) 946-9955 www.strobes-r-us.com/index.asp

Summit Truck Equipment 1251 Century Ave. Kansas City, MO 64120 (303) 301-7457 www.summittow.com

Sun-Tech Innovations/ Balance Masters P.O. Box 9154 Canoga Park, CA 91309 (818) 882-8431 www.balancemasters.com

Super Springs

5055 6th Street Carpinteria, CA 93013 (800) 898-0705 www.supersprings.com

Superior Receipt Book Company 215 South Clark P.O. Box 326 Centreville, MI. 49032 (800) 624-2887 www.receipts.com

COMPANYLISTINGS Superwinch, LLC

359 Lake Road Dayville, CT 06241 (860) 928-7787 www.superwinch.com

sureFleet

P.O. Box 2349 Keller, TX 76244 (877) 401-2345 www.surefleet.com

T Tackle Technologies, LLC

5244 A Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560 (228) 206-1449 www.tackletechnologies.com

Talbert Manufacturing, Inc. 1628 W. State Road 114 Rensselaer, IN 47978 (800) 348-5232 www.talbertmfg.com

TCF Equipment Finance

11100 Wayzata Blvd, Ste. 801 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (800) 442-7811, Ext. 7415 www.tcfef.com

TecNiq Led Lighting

613 Davy Lane Wilmington, IL 60481 (815) 476-9255 www.tecniqinc.com

Teletrac

7391 Lincoln Way Garden Grove, CA 92841 (817) 261-5756, Ext. 1448 www.teletrac.net

Tennessee Tow Show

www.tennesseetowshow.com

Texas Hydraulics 3410 Range Rd. Temple, TX 76504 (254) 778-4701 www.texashyd.com

The Crosby Group

P.O. Box 3128 Tulsa, OK 74101-3128 (918) 834-4611 www.thecrosbygroup.com

The Insurance Professionals

9343 East Bahia Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1559 (480) 991-3600

The Tool People

1255 La Quinta Dr., Ste. 200 Orlando, FL 32809 (407) 674-8775

Tiger Tool

34434 McConnell Road, Unit 160 Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P1 (800) 661-4661, Ext.22 www.tigertool.com

Tipton Sales & Parts 2384 Petersburg Rd. Hebron, KY 41048 (859) 689-4888 www.tiptonsap.com

TJR Equipment & Controls (630) 241-9595 www.tjrec.com

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Tomar Electronics / Lighting

2100 W. Obispo Avenue Gilbert, AZ 85233 (480) 497-4400 www.tomar.com

ToolTopia

4508 Oak Fair Blvd, Ste. 230 Tampa, FL 33610 (800) 794-6793, Ext. 112 www.tooltopia.com

Tow Dawg Software P.O. Box 221630 New Hall, CT 91322 (888) 486-9329 www.towdawg.com

TowForce

3131 S. 2nd St., Ste. 411 Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 376-3071 www.towforce.net

Towingwebsites.com (855) 385-3338 www.towingwebsites.com

Tow Mart

8029 Pittsburg Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (877) 343 5648 https://towmart.com

Tow Signs

32430 N.E. 120th St. Duvall, WA 98019 (800) 800-9470 www.towsigns.com

Tow Trucks & Trailers

1420 W. Troy Indianapolis, IN 46225 (317) 786-8765 dan@towtrucksandtrailers.com

Towbook

911 Military Street, Floor 2 Port Huron, MI 48060 www.towbook.com

Towing & Recovery Academy

(571) 833-8884 www.towingacademy.net

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Towing and Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO) 1339 US Hwy. 50 Milford, OH 45150 (513) 791-3555 www.trao.org

Towing Payment Solutions

650 New Ludlow Rd. South Hadley, MA 01075 (877) 532-5155 www.towingpaymentsolutions.com

Towing.com

12 W. Benson St. Cincinnati, OH 45215 (877) 444-6339 www.towing.com

TowLot.com

10331 Ash Dr. Overland Park, KS 66207 (866) 263-8611 www.towlot.com

Towmaster Trailers

61381 US Hwy. 12 Litchfield, MN 55355 (320) 693-7900 www.towmaster.com

TowMate LLC

15704 E Hwy 12 Rogers, AR 72756 (800) 680-4455 www.towmate.com

towPartners

P.O. Box 2349 Keller, TX 76244 (877) 401-2345 www.towpartners.com

Tow Ramps (Brute Industries)

2003 23rd Ave. North, Ste. A Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 786-0585 www.raceramps.com

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TowToolz

P.O. Box 12224 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (657) 600-8095 www.towtoolz.com

TowTrax.com

5000 Eldorado Pkwy.

Frisco, TX 75033 (469) 774-0340 dan@danmessina.com

Towtruckinsurance.com 53 Perimeter Center E. Aluna, GA 30346 (770) 804-4829 www.towtruckinsurance.com

Track What Matters

2652 FM 407, Ste. 215 Argyle, TX 76226 (817) 430-9201 www.trackwhatmatters.com

TRAIL-EZE Trailers P.O. Box 1188 Mitchell, SD 57301 (800) 232-5682 www.traileze.com

Transportation Information Systems, Inc.

5435 Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. D North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 563-2839 www.tisfleet.com

TRAO-Ohio Tow Show www.trao.org

Travis Barlow Insurance 1002 West Highway 80 Pooler, GA 31322 (800) 537-7152 www.travisbarlow.com

Traxxis GPS Solutions 945 N.E. 118th St. Miami, FL 33161 (888) 447-7059, Ext. 102 www.traxxisgps.com

TRPNC

P.O. Box 49661 Greensboro, NC 27419 (919) 921-8194 trpnc@nctowing.org

Tru-Balance Wheel Centering Products

671 Academy Ct., Unit A Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-5716 www.tru-bal.com

TruckMax

6000 N.W. 77th Court Miami, FL 33166 (305) 720-2579 www.truckmax.com

Tru-Hitch

16 W. West Hill Rd Barkhamsted, CT 06063 (800) 450-8659 www.truhitch.com

Tulsa Winch/ TWG

11135 S. James Ave. Jenks, OK 74037 (918) 298-8300 www.dovertwg.com

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales 1301 Jackson Street St. Paul, MN 55117 (651) 488-4210 www.tcwreckersales.com

Twin State Equipment

4495 Copper Sage Street Las Vegas, NV 89115 (702) 269-1471, Ext. 203 www.twinstateequipment.com

U Ultra Built Manufacturing 1236 State Hwy 19 Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 313-4948 www.ultrabuiltmfg.com

Unifirst

68 Jonspin Road Wilmington, MA 01887 (978) 658-8888 www.unifirst.com

United Plastic Fabricating, Inc.

165 Flagship Dr. North Andover, MA 01845 (800) 638-8265 www.unitedplastic.com

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5353 Williams Blvd., Ste. 105 Georgetown, TX 78633 (303) 367-4391 www.u-r-g.com

Vehiclepath (A Division of Spireon, Inc.)

USAC/MD

15 Edelman Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 585-0011 www.viaircorp.com

3410 Midcourt Rd. Ste. 215 Carrollton, TX 75006 (866) 688-2520 www.usacmd.com

17600 Gillette Ave., Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92614 (877) 299-6544 (Press 4 for Sales) www.vehiclepath.com

VIP Tow Dispatch

US Cargo Control

Velvac

VTS Systems

202 Blue Creek Drive Urbana, IA 52345 (319) 443-3106 www.uscargocontrol.com

2405 S. Calhoun Rd New Berlin, WI 53151 (262) 786-0700 www.velvac.com

Verizon Network Fleet

6363 Greenwich Dr., Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92122 (866) 869-1353 www.networkfleet.com

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Warn Industries

12900 S.E. Capps Road Clackamas, OR 97015 (503) 722-1200 www.warn.com

P.O. Box 626 Framingham, MA 01702 (866) 462-4475 www.viptowdispatch.com

Waters Truck and Tractor P.O. Box 831 Columbus, MS 39703 (662) 328-1575 www.waterstruck.com

14935 Dunwoody Bend, Ste. 100 Cyprus, TX 77429 (281) 373-3072 www.vts-systems.com

Weather Guard

420 East Terra Cotta Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815) 459-6020 www.weatherguard.com

Vulcan Brands

14300 Schaefer Hwy. Detroit, MI 48227 (313) 935-3013, Ext. 214 www.vulcanbrands.com

Portable, Rechargeable, Li-ion Powered LED Lighting Search Lights / Work Lights / Flashlights Hazard Lights / Smart Flares / and more!

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COMPANYLISTINGS We Buy Key Fobs

West End Service, Inc.

Wichert Insurance

Wireless Links

Web Rigging Supply, Inc.

Western Star

Will-Burt Company

WorkSafe USA, Inc.

401 Collins Blvd Orrville, OH 44667 (330) 684-4024 www.nightscan.com

326 Hopple Hills Dr. Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 487-7045 www.no-jack.com

Winches, Inc.

Worldwide Equipment Sales

10306 Ellison Cir. Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 964-2441 webuyandsellkeyfobs.com

8600 Fredrick Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 465-4455 www.westendservice.com

27966 Commercial Ave. Lake Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 304-4550 www.webriggingsupply.com

Webfleet a Bridgestone Company

100 Summit Drive, Burlington, MA 01803 (866) 224-9451 www.webfleet.com/en_us/webfleet/

Weiss Insurance

2477 Deerfield Dr. Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 578-3553 www.www.westernstartrucks.com

Wheel Centering Products/ Stengel Bros., Inc. 1105 Sumner Ave. Whitehall, PA 18052 (888) 433-3149 www.stengelbros.net

Whelen Engineering Co.

683 Trade Center Blvd.

Chesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 534-7226 www.weiss-ins.com

51 Winthrop Road Chester, CT 06412-0684 (860) 526-9504, Ext. 2229 www.whelen.com

1200 Graham Rd Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44244 (740) 654-0532 www.wichert.com

804 South 12th Street Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 893-3700 www.winchesinc.com

Windshield Cam

303 Pinewind Close N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 2H5 (403) 616-6610 www.windshieldcam.com

1050 Wall Street, Ste. 202 Lyndhurst, NY 07071 (201) 531-5906 www.wlius.com

601 Walnut Ct. Rockdale, IL 60436 (815) 725-4400 www.wdelivers.com

Wrecker Supply USA/ Wiscolift, Inc.

6396 Specialty Drive Greenville, WI 54942 (877) 670-3130 www.wreckersupplyusa.com

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P.O. Box 473 Lewiston, NY 14092 (800) 267-2266 www.wreckmaster.com

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Yale Cordage

Wrecker Rentals

940 Dailey Mill Rd. McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 898-1200 rentawrecker.com

1 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 800 Chicago, IL 60603 (800) 456-4576 www.xinsurance.com

77 Industrial Park Road Saco, ME 04072 (207) 282-3396, Ext. 23 www.yalecordage.com

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Zacklift

1102 E. 1st Street Cle Elum, WA 98922 (509) 674-4426 www.zacklift.com

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Zellner Insurance Agency, Inc.

4114 Sunbeam Rd. #101 Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 356-1492 www.zellnerinsurance.com

Zendex Tool Corporation 4 Larson Drive Danbury, CT 06810 (800) 446-5257 www.gojaks.com

Zips / AW Direct

316 W Milwaukee St New Hampton, IA 50659 (800) 222-6047 www.zips.com

Zip’s Truck Company

316 W. Milwaukee Street New Hampton, IA 50659 (641) 394-3166, Ext. 225 www.zips.com

Zone Defense, LLC

AdvancedTrackSolutions.com

1700 66th Street North, Ste. 300 St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (866) 672-1212, Ext. 727 www.zonedefensetruck.com

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Kanister Industries Kendall Products (Dri-Dek) Kinedyne Lift- All Mfr. Express Rick’s Truck Center Robert Young’s Trucks Ruggedtow.com S&J Mfg.

AIR BAGS B/A Products Jerr-Dan MatJack Pillow Protection Corp.

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COMPUTER MOUNTS Gamber Johnson RAM Mounting Systems ___________________________

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING North American Bancard Towing Payment Solutions (Xpress-pay) ___________________________

DAMAGED VEHICLE MOVEMENT SYSTEM BA Products Bailey’s Towing Best Tools USA Collins Mfg. Corp.

Custer Products, Ltd. Diversified Products East Penn Truck Equipment I Tow In, Inc. In The Ditch Towing Products JB Tow Kanister Industries MatJack Robert Young’s Trucks Shannon Bryant Wrecker Steck Mfg. WorkSafe USA, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales ___________________________

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CATEGORYLISTINGS Swoop VIP Tow Dispatch Zendex Tool Corporation ___________________________

DISTRIBUTOR Advanced Track Solutions, LLC Akins Ford All American Auto Group / Jerr-Dan American Enterprises Atlanta Wrecker Sales, Inc. Atlantic Emergency Solutions Austin Hinds Motors, Inc. Auto Equipment, Inc. Bailey’s Towing Best Tools USA Buyers Products Company Chevron Commercial Coker Equipment Columbus Truck/Marietta Mack Crouch Wrecker & Equipment Sales Deep South Wreckers Detroit Wrecker Sales DG Towing Equipment Don Jackson Commercial East Coast Truck & Trailer East Penn Truck Equipment Eastern Wrecker Sales EasTract North America Equipment Sales and Service Fallsway Equipment Co. Fitzgerald Wrecker Sales Flash Equipment Fleet Sales West Florida Wrecker Sales Ginn Commercial Glenn’s Auto Parts Golden West Guni Wheel Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Hedinger’s Tow Equipment House of Wreckers Jeff Ingram Wrecker Sales, Inc. Kavanaugh’s Truck Sales Len Zermenos / Payne Dourm Loganville Ford Lynch Lynch Chicago Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales Matheny Motors McMahon Truck Centers of Columbus Mobile Lifts, Inc. New England Truckmaster Nussbaum Wreckers Nussbaum Wreckers & Rollbacks

Purpose Wrecker Regional International of WNY, LLC Rick’s Truck Center RPM Equipment & Wrecker Capital Rush Towing Systems Santiam Enterprises, Inc. Speedway Wrecker & Trailer Sales

Summit Truck Equipment Super Springs Tipton Sales & Parts, Inc. Tow Mart Tow Trucks & Trailers TowToolz Tracked Machines North America TruckMax Twin Cities Wrecker Sales

Twin State Equipment Waters Truck and Tractor WeldBuilt Industries West End Service, Inc. Winches, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales Zip’s Truck Company

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FINANCE & LEASING Advance Capital Group Advantage Funding Alliance Funding Group Beacon Funding Channel Islands Leasing and Loan Creditors Specialty Service, Inc. Cornerstone Advisory Group Integrated Vehicles & Equipment Leasing Intek Regional International of WNY, LLC Santander TCF Equipment Finance ___________________________

GPS/FLEET TRACKING Autura Azuga BudgetGPS FleetMatics

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HYDRAULICS & CONTROLS CW Mill Equipment DewEze Mfg./Harper Industries Lodar USA Muncie Power Products Ohio Power Systems Permco Hydraulics

Texas Hydraulics TJR Equipment & Controls Winches, Inc. ___________________________

INSURANCE Aldridge Insurance ATIG Austin Insurance, Inc. Best Insurance Bowers Group Centerpointe Insurance Chase Insurance Agency Chester Point Programs Consumers Insurance Cornerstone Advisory Group Der Manouel Insurance Group Geico Gessel Insurance Agency Gulf Coast Underwriters Hal Kresser Agency Hamby & Aloisio Insurance HUB International Insurance Hub Kapnick

KBK Insurance Group, Inc. LDC Insurance Services Martens Johnson Insurance National Insurance Brokerage of NY National Interstate Pacific General Insurance Agency Prime Insurance Company Progressive Commercial Insurance Recovery First Insurance Recovery Specialist Insurance RSIG Seacrest Insurance Agency Sierra Pacific Insurance Agency Sneed Robinson and Gerber The Insurance Professionals Towtruckinsurance.com Travis Barlow Insurance Weiss Insurance Wichert Insurance XINSURANCE Zellner Insurance Agency, Inc. Zurich ___________________________

JUMP STARTERS Associated Equipment BA Products Clore Automotive Flash Equipment Goodall JB Tow Powerhouse Industries Real Power Roadside Safety Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

LIFTS/ MOTORCYCLE VEHICLE/WHEEL Advanced Track Solutions, LLC Amerideck Condor Lift Hide-A-Lift Hy-Tech Recovery Equipment Lift and Tow Minute Man Mfg. Sefac Stertil Koni Triple K Industries Winches, Inc. ___________________________

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CATEGORYLISTINGS BA Products Bailey’s Towing Buyers Products Company Code 3 / PSE Amber Command Light Commercial Safety Services Custer Products, Ltd. Detroit Wrecker Sales East Penn Truck Equipment Federal Signal Flash Equipment Fleet Sales West General Mfg. (Saftlite) Golden West Go-Light Inc. HG2 JB Tow Jeff Ingram Wrecker Sales, Inc. Kinequip, Inc. Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales Minute Man Mfg. New England Truckmaster Phoenix USA, Inc. Power Arc Pro-Vision PSE Amber Regional International of WNY Rick’s Truck & Equipment Roadside Safety Robert Young’s Trucks R-O-M Corp Rontan Signals Ruggedtow.com Santiam Enterprises, Inc. SoundOff Signal Starlight Lighting Systems Steck Mfg / Milton Industries Strobes-R-Us TowToolz TecNiq LED Lighting The Tool People Tomar Tow Mart TowMate Whelen Engineering Co. Will-Burt Company Worldwide Equipment Sales Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

Best Tools USA Detroit Wrecker Sales East Penn Truck Equipment Flash Equipment JB Tow Next Generation Tool Company Rick’s Truck & Equipment Robert Young’s Trucks Santiam Enterprises, Inc. Steck Mfg. The Tool People Worldwide Equipment Sales Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

LUBRICANTS A.M. Best Amsoil Synthetics Bailey’s Towing Chevron D&J Diversified, LLC Detroit Wrecker Sales Evans Cooling Gaither Tool Lube-A-Boom Lubrication Specialties Olson & Company Regional International of WNY Robert Young’s Trucks Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

MOTOR CLUBS AAA Agero Allstate Roadside Services Curbside SOS FleetNet America Mach 1 Services Nation Safe Drivers National Automobile Club National Motor Club Pinnacle Quest Roadside Services Road America United States Auto Club ___________________________

POLISHING/ CLEANING & SUPPLIES

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Busch Enterprises Flitz Intl, Ltd. ___________________________

Access Tools and Equipment all-Grip AutoLock Solutions BA Products Bailey’s Towing

American Safety & Supply Badger Glove and Safety Bailey’s Towing

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Clipsavers Detroit Wrecker Sales Flash Equipment Gulf Atlantic Supply Keystone Tape & Supply of Texas Kinco Gloves Majestic Glove NASCO Industries New Pig PIP Rick’s Truck & Equipment Roadside Safety Robert Young’s Trucks Safetyline, Inc. Unifirst Worldwide Equipment Sales Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

ROPE BA Products JB Tow Pelican Rope Web Rigging Supply, Inc. Yale Cordage Zip’s AW Direct

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SAFETY all-Grip American Safety & Supply American Towing & Recovery Institute / Cardinal Legacy Towing Group BA Products Badger Glove and Safety Fleet Compliance Solutions, LLC G&S Safety Products Go-Light, Inc. Gulf Atlantic Supply HAAS Alert, Inc JB Tow J.J. Keller Kanister Industries Kendall Products (Dri-Dek) Lodar USA Mobile Video Computing Solutions New Pig PIP Pro-Vision Recovery Consulting Services

Roadside Safety Safetyline, Inc. Towing & Recovery Academy TowMate TowRamps (Brute Industries) Velvac Verizon Network Fleet Web Rigging Supply, Inc. Windshield Cam Yale Cordage Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT American Towing and Recovery Institute BA Products Boss Industries, Inc. Cal-Van Tools Chicago Pneumatic Clore Automotive Eartec Fluidall, LLC Gaither Tool Goodall

Kendall Products (Dri-Dek) Merritt Minute Man Mfg. Mobile Awareness Moduline Cabinets Next Generation Tool Company Panasonic Corporation of North America Phoenix USA, Inc. Powerhouse Industries Quality Craft Tools Sefac Steck Mfg. Stertil Koni The Tool People Tiger Tool ToolTopia Tow Ramps (Brute Industries) Winches, Inc. WorkSafe USA, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

SIGNS & GRAPHICS Anchor Graphics Currin Graphics National Traffic Signs Tow Signs ___________________________

SPILL CONTROL/ HAZMAT/CLEAN-UP all-Grip BA Products Breg Environmental Edington Enviro / Spill Diaper Flow Stop Hazmat Responder Network Keystone Tape & Supply of Texas New Pig OMG Solutions Spill King Tackle Technologies Zip’s AW Direct ___________________________

THIRD-PARTY MANAGEMENT Fleetdown.net/Fleetsource INA Towing Network Mach 1 Services ___________________________

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TRADE SHOWS Baltimore/Las Vegas/ Dallas/Tow Shows towshow.com PWOF - Trade Show Floridatowshow.com Tennessee Tow Show tennesseetowshow.com TRAO - Ohio Tow Show trao.org TRPNC trpnc@nctowing.org ___________________________

TRAILERS BOLT Lock Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. Kalyn Siebert, L.P. Landoll Corporation Miller Industries Regional International of WNY Talbert Tow Trucks and Trailers

Towmaster Trailers TRAIL-EZE Waters Truck and Tractor WeldBuilt Worldwide Equipment Sales Zip’s Truck Company ___________________________

TRAINING & EDUCATION American Towing & Recovery Institute / Cardinal Legacy Towing Group Energy Security Agency (ESA) Dan Messina.com DJ Says Fleet Compliance Solutions Hazmat Responder Network J.J. Keller Recovery Billing Unlimited Recovery Specialist Insurance Group Towing & Recovery Academy Wes Wilburn Consulting WreckMaster

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TRUCK EQUIPMENT DEALER Akins Ford All American Auto Group / Jerr-Dan Allison Transmissions Atlanta Wrecker Sales Atlantic Emergency Solutions Austin Hinds Motors, Inc. Auto Equipment, Inc. Bailey’s Towing Buyers Products Company Chalmers Suspensions International, Inc. Chevron Commercial Coker Equipment Columbus Truck/Marietta Mack Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Crouch Wrecker & Equipment Sales Custer Products Custom Built Mfg. Dahdah Towing & Equipment Detroit Wrecker Sales

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Dual-Tech East Coast Truck & Trailer East Penn Truck Equipment Eastern Wrecker Sales, Inc. EasTract North America Equipment Sales and Service Fallsway Equipment Dealer Fleet Sales West Florida Wrecker Sales Gaither Tool Golden West Glenn’s Auto Parts Golden West Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. HAAS Alert Hankook Tire American Corp.

Hedinger’s Towing Equipment House of Wreckers In The Ditch Towing Products Jeff Ingram Wrecker Sales, Inc. Kavanaugh’s Truck Len Zermenos / Payne Dourm Lift and Tow Loganville Ford Lynch

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Powerbilt Wreckers Purpose Wrecker RAM Mounting Systems RC Industries RPM Powertrain Solutions Regional International of WNY Rick’s Auto Sales, Inc. Rick’s Truck & Equipment Road Gear Robert Young’s Trucks

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R-O-M Corp.

RPM Equipment & Wrecker Capital Rush Towing Systems Santiam Enterprises, Inc. Smyrna Truck and Cargo Speedway Wrecker & Trailer Sales Summit Truck Equipment Tipton Sales & Parts, Inc. Tow-Trac North America Tow Trucks & Trailers TowRamps (Brute Industries) Tracked Machines North America Triple K Industries TruckMax Twin Cities Wrecker Sales Twin State Equipment Waters Truck and Tractor West End Service, Inc. Winches, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales Wrecker Supply USA/ Wiscolift, Inc. Zip’s AW Direct

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VIDEO & SECURITY Bobee Tech Digital-Ally Eye3data Flash Equipment Hanscom K Mobile Awareness, LLC Next Generation Tool Company Pro-Vision Road Mate DVR Safety Vision Velvac Windshield Cam Zone Defense, LLC ____________________________

WHEELS & ACCESSORIES American Eagle Accessories Group American Force Wheels Dacotah -Walsh Tire Hubcaps Unlimited

CATEGORYLISTINGS Lane’s Towing Accessories Merritt Miti Co. Mfg. Olson & Company Phoenix USA, Inc. Prime Industries Real Wheels Corp/ GS Marketing Corp.

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WINCHES & ACCESSORIES Able WeldBuilt Industries all-Grip Austin Hinds Motors, Inc. BPE Solutions North America / Warrior Winch Buyers Products Co. Columbus McKinnon ComeUp USA Detroit Wrecker Sales Custer Products, Ltd. Kanister Industries

Lane’s Towing Accessories Lodar USA Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales Mile Marker NBB Controls New England Truckmaster Ohio Power Systems Pelican Rope Pierce Auto Sales Pro-Vision RAM Mounting Systems Ramsey Winch Regional International of WNY, LLC. Superwinch, LLC TowToolz Tracked Machines North America The Crosby Group Tulsa Winch/TWG Warn Industries Warrior Winches Web Rigging Supply WorkSafe USA, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales Yale Cordage

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WINDSHIELD/ WRAPS Boxes 4 U/Crash Film Keystone Tape & Supply of Texas ROI Protective Tapes ____________________________

OTHER Amsoil Synthetics – FILTRATION AND FUEL ADDITIVES AutoLock Solutions – AUTOMOTIVE LOCK INFORMATION AutoReturn – MUNICIPAL TOWING MANAGEMENT COMPANY Azuga – VIDEO & SECURITY BBK Billing Services Beacon Software – LIEN PROCESSING Bishop Branding – AUTOW CUSTOM DIE CAST - PROMO ITEMS BOLT Lock – LOCKS Bully Dog – AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER

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Flash Equipment – TRAILER PARTS, TRUCK MIRRORS FleetNet America – FLEET MAINTENANCE Fluidall, LLC – FLUID STORAGE AND HANDLING, OIL STORAGE TANKS, DEF TANKS Goodall – SERVICE TRUCK ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT ICOM North America/UPAS Group – PROPANE CONVERSION International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum - INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME, MUSEUM, WALL OF THE FALLEN AND SURVIVOR FUND Lubrication Specialties, Inc. – FUEL ADDITIVES Marking Pen Depot – VEHICLE MARKING Mobile Awareness, LLC – OBSTACLE DETECTION SENSORS Mobile Relay Associates – TWOWAY RADIO DIGITAL COVERAGE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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