Editor’s Letter

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

As this Issue hits your hands, the cold of February has settled in and 2021 is a bitter memory. Talking to others across this great nation, it’s easy to see everyone has been impacted by covid. The restaurants in your towns, banks, coffee shops, police forces, and, yes, towing companies have all been affected. Companies have lost friends, family, and loved ones to this pandemic. What do you do when things seem strained in every aspect of our day-to-day life? You forge ahead, waving your hands, and let everyone know you’re open for business! Network with those who have been with you long term. Focus on their success, and you will not have to worry about your own!

In this Issue our “Expert Witness” James Lewis takes on mental health. In “Fuel for Thought” D.J. Harrington explains the importance of a healthy work environment while Dan Messina’s “Insightful Talk” reminds us of the importance of information.

Lighting is revisited with information from the top leaders in the industry. We explore the various products offered from: wireless tow lighting, safety lights, to on-scene lighting. The top manufactors for towing & on-scene lighting run through the changing technology and shine a light on the products that could benefit your business in 2022!

Hazmat Remediation & Spill Control is a topic we take on with the help of Perry Beaty of Hazmat Responder Network and Lee Eddington of Eddington Enviro. Perry explains the value of training, keys to using the correct tools, and the knowledge needed to lead on the scene! Perry also follows up with a featured edit on Flowstops products. Lee Edington of Edington Enviro again shows off the Spill Diaper, an impressive product for spill containment that should be in everyone’s toolbox!

We again appreciate our readers and clients and wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2022! Til the next Issue!

Darian Weaver President & Publisher, Tow Professional

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Darian Weaver President & Publisher darian@towprofessional.com

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Shirley Ogburn Editor

Clint Cabiness Creative Director clint@dialedinmediagroup.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chris Anderson - Towmate Perry Beaty - Hazmat RN /FlowStop David Cotsmire - Will-Burt Brad Custer - Custer Products Lee Eddington - Edington Enviro / Spill Diaper D. J. Harrington CSP Kari Klumpe - GoLight James E . Lewis Dan Messina Amy Speer - Command Light Darian Weaver

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