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CONTENTS

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6 | Custer Products 8 | Traxero 10 | Agero 14 | Milton Industries

16 | Florida Tow Show 17 | Zips 18 | Worldwide Truck Sales

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5th WHEEL ATTACHMENTS & TRAILERS 30 | Benefits of the Tru-Hitch®

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20 | Idle Time No More 34 | Trailers

The Unsung Hero of the Towing Industry

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22 | Future Drivers

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26 | See You on the Next Podcast

36 | What’s your preference?

Synthetic or Steel Winch Line

IN EVERY ISSUE

4 | Publisher’s Letter 66 | Dealers Place 69 | Market Place 70 | Ad Index

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Summer Heat & Even Hotter Trade Show Season on the Horizon

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s it just me or has 2024 been a whirlwind of a year so far! The 1st quarter kicked off with the #1 show in the market put on by our friends at the PWOF! The Florida Tow show was better than ever, 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 5th -7th. I personally attended the show last year. That was the first year to be held indoors with the new association management. Karrie Fog and her board members who 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 919-921-8194 and get your booth reserved today. You will not regret it. The Midwest Regional Show is the following week in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Centre. This place is amazing with onsite camping & showers, and this year, they added a new event, “A Celebration of Life,” which happens Thursday, and this event will end evening with a pig roast at the campgrounds on site. This is one of the best family shows after 46 years and is still growing! Make sure you get your booth now by calling 513-831-7469, or visit www.midwesttowshow.org 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 its success to over 14k listeners worldwide and # 1 in our market. Dan Messina’s installment of “Insightful Talk,” focuses on future drivers. This is on point and a look into the need for good employees and keyways to retain them. Michelle Sukow brings it home in her column the “Women of Towing.” Michelle reminds us of the biggest time waster, Procrastination. This is one that hits home with me as I write this Publishers letter the day before print.

This issue is centered around our 2024 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. Zips looks at the difference between synthetic & steel line, and how to know what works best for you. Tru-Hitch shows us their solution to heavy towing when it comes to 5th wheel attachments.

Worldwide Equipment showcases their products, showing that when it comes to Trailers, they have the solutions to get the job done.

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!

Darian Weaver President & Publisher, Tow Professional

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Laura Dolan Kathleen Freeman DJ Harrington Julie Keating Dan Messina Brian Riker Michelle Sukow

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Smart Practices For Launching Your Online Vehicle Auction

BY TRAXERO

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ransitioning your in-person impound, abandoned, or unclaimed vehicle auction to entirely online can be a lucrative move for towing business owners, if done correctly. You can attract a wider base of bidders, reduce your liability by avoiding crowds on your property, and have greater data to measure your performance and improve your success.

Here are some smart practices you can adopt to help you launch a successful online vehicle auction: Ensure full commitment and readiness

for the change across your entire team.

Success of online auctions requires dedication and focus, so buy-in from every stakeholder is critical.

Choose a robust and reliable auction management software and participate in comprehensive training sessions with your Customer Success Managers who will guide you through the process and provide ongoing support.

Define clear job roles and responsibilities within your team such as Auction Manager, Inventory Manager, and Cashier/Title Clerk, etc., to ensure operations go as smoothly as possible.

Reach out to previous buyers and key customers to notify them of your online auction platform and encourage their participation.

Integrate a link to your auction website from your towing website and establish a strong social media presence to promote your auctions regularly.

Capture high-quality photos of your inventory from various angles to attract more buyers and drive higher bids.

Schedule consistent auctions at regular intervals to maintain buyer interest and engagement. Stick to a set schedule to cultivate a loyal following.

Send auction reminders, updates, and promotions via email to your buyer list to keep your audience engaged and informed.

Making the conversion from traditional in-person auctions to onlineonly auctions can be a daunting move.

That’s why there are software solutions out there backed by expert support teams who are dedicated to your success and become your partner throughout the entire journey.

Success of online auctions requires dedication and focus, so buy-in from every stakeholder is critical.

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Agero Launches 4th Annual Summer Hustle Program for Service Providers, Recognizing Exceptional Customer Service During High Volume Summer Months

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gero, the motor club providing powerful and userfriendly software and support for roadside assistance service providers, announced the launch of its Summer Hustle ‘24 program, “The Performance Series.” Now in its fourth year, Summer Hustle celebrates the dedication and hard work of service providers from across the country. Their efforts play a crucial role in helping 10

Agero deliver high-quality, reliable tow and road services for its over 100 client programs, ensuring the greatest possible satisfaction for its customers.

The Summer Hustle program takes place over the summer months, during which increased road travel results in higher than normal service request volume. It presents an opportunity to acknowledge and incentivize service providers who continually go

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above and beyond in offering leading assistance services to drivers in their time of need. With a selection process heavily focused on quality and strict performance metrics focused on service compliance, Summer Hustle ‘24 aims to reward the highest-performing providers to date.

Summer Hustle ‘24 is operating for ten weeks from Sunday, June 30, through Saturday, Sept. 7.

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The program will award a total of $30,800 in monetary prizes, plus additional Summer Hustle swag, to 14 winners each week, based on weekly performance measurements. Agero will distribute $200 per winner per week, with special prizes of $300 during the Independence Day and Labor Day holiday weeks.

New this year, Agero will also award weekly bonus prizes to the East and West regional providers with the highest “Photo Capture” percentage, or the number of completed jobs verified with pictures, per Agero’s photo guidance.

Photos not only help service providers verify service completion, but also bring significant benefits that include accelerating damage resolutions for customers and providers, clarifying confusion over damage liability, preventing false or fraudulent customer claims, and more.

Agero will spotlight the top performers via email every Friday, starting July 12. Summer Hustle ‘24 is open to all contracted tow and roadside assistance service providers. Contestants must be located and operate in the United States and District of Columbia and remain in good standing with Agero per contractual obligations in order to be eligible. Agero provides industryleading technology, training, and support to towing and roadside service providers, empowering them to deliver outstanding customer service and grow their businesses. For more information on Agero Summer Hustle ‘24, including rules and eligibility, visit: https://info. agero.com/agero-summer-hustle.

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GET INTO THE GROOVE! Agero Summer Hustle ’24, rewards outstanding performance and dedication from our in-network tow and road providers moving and shaking through the dog-days of summer volume.

With a doubled-down focus on quality in our selection process and new expectations and uses for job photos, Summer Hustle ’24 aims to reward the highest performing providers to date!

From June 30 to Sept 7, we'll be celebrating providers from across the country who deliver on our promise of high-quality, predictable services through high Completion Rates and Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

We’ll also be giving bonus prizes to providers with the highest level of compliance with our photos requirement.

Remember, photos help you, not just us!

So boogie to the beat for some cold hard cash and seriously far out swag. We'll be spotlighting top performers in email every Friday, starting July 12th.

Here’s how it works:

THE FANTASTIC FOURTEEN: 14 WEEKLY WINNERS

West - Tow

West - Road

East - Tow

West - Bonus

East - Road

East - Bonus

IT'S ALL ABOUT THAT MONEY, HONEY We'll kickoff and close out Summer Hustle ’24 with prizes of $300 for each winner.

For the eight weeks in between, our 14 weekly winners will each get $200.

WEEK 1

$300

WEEKS 2–9

WEEKLY HONOREES

top the ranks in one of two rotating metrics:

Completion Rate

Net Promoter Score

(NPS, pulled from our customer experience surveys for each job)

$200

WEEK 10

$300

WEEKLY BONUS

WHAT IF THERE’S A TIE?

A bonus payout for Photo Capture

Winners will be those with the best Call Acceptance

Agero Summer Hustle Contest is sponsored by Agero Customer Services, Inc., 400 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MA 02155.

For more information on eligibility, how to participate and win, and the Contest Official Rules visit: https://info.agero.com/agero-summer-hustle.

ABOUT AGERO

Wherever drivers go, we’re leading the way. Agero’s mission is to reimagine the vehicle ownership experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and data-driven technology, strengthening our clients’ relationships with their customers. As the #1 B2B, white-label provider of digital driver assistance services, we’re pushing the industry in a new direction, taking manual processes, and redefining them as digital, transparent, and connected.

This includes: an industry-leading dispatch management platform powered by Swoop; configurable, white-label roadside assistance; comprehensive accident management services; and a growing marketplace of services, discounts and support enabled by a robust partner ecosystem.

The company has over 150 million vehicle coverage points in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and many others. Managing one of the largest national networks of independent service providers, Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually. Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America. To learn more, visit www.agero.com.

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C E L E B R AT I N G 4 6 Y E A R S B E C A U S E O F Y O U !

Don’t Miss a Great Time at a Great Location

• **NEW** Camping On-Site • Live Demos • Seminars • Light Show • Beauty Contest • Lots of Kid Activities • Safety Fashion Show

For Show and Hotel Information, Contact Bruce Bender

513-831-7469 • bruce@trao.org

• Thursday — Hog Roast • Friday Night — Live Auction followed with Karaoke & Poker • Saturday Night — Candle Light Vigil • Saturday Night — Party in the Parking Lot with a Live Band • Sunday Morning — Free Breakfast & Awards

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NEW Seven-Piece, Half-Inch Drive Flip Socket Set Easily Removes Standard and Damaged Capped/Clad Lug Nuts

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TI Tools introduces the NEW Seven-Piece Half-Inch Drive Flip Socket Set (LT1237) to easily remove standard, or damaged capped/clad lug nuts. Each six-point flip socket features dual hex sizes, covering 12 of the most common lug nut sizes.

The professional-grade Flip Socket Set is ideal for any technician at a repair or tire shop who removes wheels on cars and trucks with standard or damaged lug nuts. This set is also perfect for emergency roadside assistance providers and any driver that may need to remove stubborn lug nuts.

This half-inch-drive flip socket set is extremely useful when changing tires, repairing brakes, replacing ball joints and bushings and much more.

The versatile double-sided lug nut sockets can be used with an impact wrench, air ratchet, breaker bar, or torque wrench.

“The sockets’ thin-walled design allows users to reach fasteners where there is less side clearance,” said Milton Specialty Tool Group General Manager Jeffrey Del Rossa. “Additionally, these high-quality sockets are manufactured with chrome moly steel and coated with a black oxide finish. They have high tensile strength and anti-corrosive properties, ensuring the toughness and long-lasting properties of these Flip Sockets.”

The Seven-Piece Flip Socket Set is available from Milton Industries Specialty Tool Group’s LTI Tools. For more information on the NEW SevenPiece 1/2-Inch Drive Flip Socket Set, visit: ltitools.com.

1/2-Inch Drive Flip Socket Set (7-Piece) - LT1237

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PWOF 2024 Hino Truck Winner, Congratulations Ralph Cresta!

Congratulations to Ralph Cresta with National Wrecker Service in Portsmouth, NH, for winning the 2024 Florida Tow Show® Raffle Truck. This year’s truck was a 2024 Hino L6 Extended Cab, decorated to celebrate Hino’s 40th anniversary, with a Century 12-series LCG carrier.

PWOF President Marson Johnson (right) and Executive Director Mike Seamon (left) pass the keys of the 2024 Florida Tow Show® raffle truck to winner Ralph Cresta.

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SafeAll Super Sleeves

Beef up your L-arms with SafeAll’s Super Sleeves Add some muscle to your wheel lift’s L-arms with new Super Sleeves from SafeAll. Featuring a wall thickness of 3/16”, these 2.5” steel square tubes slide over your factory L-arms for an added layer of protection. Choose the 9” length for Chevron 408 L-arms or the 20” length for universal fitment.

These slip-on protectors are powder-coated black and feature a welded ring on the end for tie-down strap securement. Held in place with a 5/8” set screw, these sleeves help prevent damage during the loading process and absorb the bumps and scrapes from uneven road surfaces during transit.

Order Item# SA-SS-SLEEVE at www.Zips.com

Zip’s Receiver Kit for Miller Car Carrier Wheel Lifts

Never limit yourself. With the Zip’s Receiver Kit for Miller Car Carrier Wheel Lifts, you can tow more than just a car. This convenient kit allows you to tow light-duty and recreational trailers. It comes with the option to add on a tri-ball attachment and a pintle hook. Of course, the versatility extends beyond what can be towed. The receiver is compatible with any 10 Series, 12 Series LCG or 16 Series LCG Gen II Miller car carrier models built after September of 2016.

Purchase this kit today at www.Zips.com

Battle Armor Rapid Binder Just because time is tight doesn’t mean your chains can’t be, too. The Rapid Binder from Battle Armor Designs is a patented cylindrical binder that uses an acme thread and low-gear mechanism to quickly secure your chains. Operation is simple: place it where you need it, hook each end onto the tie-down chain and twist until the chains are tight.

This DOT-approved binder features steel-forged, Grade 70 grab hooks at each end with a working load limit of 3,500 pounds.

You can purchase the Rapid Binder at www.Zips.com

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Tow Professional Magazine would like to Congratulate Worldwide Equipment Sales for the outstanding achievements for 2023: • Dealer of the Year • Dealer of Excellence • 20 Years of Dedication and Service

• Top Aftermarket Service Center • Top Fleet Sales • Top Aftermarket Fleet Sales

We appreciate your commitment and passion for serving this fine industry!

For more information about Worldwide Equipment Sales visit them online at www.wdelivers.com.

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IDLE TIME NO MORE: Understanding and Mitigating Procrastination in Towing

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rocrastination is a challenge faced by professionals in every industry, and towing is no exception. I am the absolute worst procrastinator when it comes to many things (just ask my publishing editor). It's like I’ve got a PhD in putting certain things off. I cannot stand it when others procrastinate, but somehow, when it's me, I just turn a blind eye and pretend it's not happening.

Hypocrisy at its finest, right? Sorry, Darian. This article is about digging deeper into why procrastination is so pervasive in the towing industry, what factors create a perfect storm for procrastination to thrive, and how we can navigate the road ahead to remove that obstacle.

Why is procrastination so particularly rampant in the towing industry? It is due to the high-pressure, unpredictable nature of the work. Towing professionals often face irregular hours, unexpected emergency calls, dealing with the thin white line, and the constant need to be on alert, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm and stress. I guess I didn’t really rock your world with that info, did I? This environment makes it easy to delay tasks that do not seem immediately critical, especially when the urgent demands of the job are ever-present. Additionally, the lack of

structured schedules and clear priorities can contribute to disorganization, making it challenging to stay on top of administrative tasks, maintenance, and other essential duties. Any lightbulbs going off? The fear of making mistakes under pressure can also cause individuals to put off tasks, further exacerbating the cycle of procrastination. Does any of this sound familiar? In the fastpaced, unpredictable world of towing, procrastination can have significant consequences, affecting everything from customer satisfaction to operational efficiency. Understanding the roots of procrastination and implementing strategies to combat it can lead to better performance and a more successful towing business.

The Impact of Procrastination in Towing 1. Customer Dissatisfaction

• Delays in responding to towing requests can result in unhappy customers, negative reviews, and loss of business. Prompt and reliable service is crucial in this industry, where customers often find themselves in stressful situations.

2. Operational Inefficiency

• Procrastination can lead to missed opportunities, disorganized schedules, and inefficient use of

By understanding the underlying causes of procrastination and implementing targeted strategies to combat it, towing businesses can improve their responsiveness, streamline operations, and create a more positive and productive work environment.

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resources. When tasks are delayed, the ripple effect can disrupt the entire workflow, causing bottlenecks and reducing overall productivity.

3. Employee Morale

• A culture of procrastination can negatively impact employee morale.

When team members consistently delay tasks, it creates a stressful environment, increases workloads, and can lead to burnout.

4. Home Life

• Pushing off going home, getting to other events late or missing time with our family because we feel that work must get done now creates a vicious cycle of stress and resentment. When we consistently choose work over family time, it breeds frustration and bitterness among loved ones who feel neglected. This resentment seeps into our home life, escalating tensions and adding more stress to our already burdened shoulders.

Understanding the Roots of Procrastination 1. Overwhelm and Stress

• The unpredictable nature of towing can be overwhelming. The constant need to be on call, coupled with the pressure to deliver excellent service, can lead to stress-induced procrastination.

2. Lack of Clear Priorities

• Without clear priorities, it is easy to become bogged down with less important tasks, pushing critical ones to the back burner. This lack of focus can stem from poor time management or unclear objectives.

3. Fear of Failure

• In some cases, procrastination is driven by a fear of failure. The fear of not meeting expectations can cause individuals to delay starting tasks, hoping to avoid potential mistakes.

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! (michelle@michellesukow.com)

3. Foster a Supportive Work Environment

• Creating a supportive and collaborative work environment can help reduce procrastination.

Encouraging open communication, offering regular feedback, and providing the necessary resources and training can empower employees to take the initiative and stay on track.

4. Address Stress and Overwhelm

• Providing stress management resources, promoting work-life balance, and offering support during high-pressure times can help reduce the overwhelm that leads to procrastination. Encouraging regular breaks and self-care practices can also improve focus and productivity.

5. Use Technology to Streamline Operations

• Leveraging technology to automate routine tasks, manage schedules, and track progress can reduce the administrative burden and free up time for more critical activities.

Tools such as CRM systems, dispatch software, and mobile apps can enhance efficiency and minimize delays.

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Strategies to Combat Procrastination 1. Set Clear Priorities and Goals

• Establishing clear priorities and setting specific, achievable goals can help focus efforts on what matters most. Breaking down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps can make them less daunting and easier to tackle.

2. Implement Time Management Techniques

• Adopting time management techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique, time blocking, or the Eisenhower Matrix can help structure the workday and reduce procrastination. These methods encourage a disciplined approach to handling tasks.

Procrastination in the towing industry is not just a minor inconvenience—it can have serious repercussions for customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, employee morale, and your work-life blend. By understanding the underlying causes of procrastination and implementing targeted strategies to combat it, towing businesses can improve their responsiveness, streamline operations, and create a more positive and productive work environment.

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remember when I got into towing I knew nothing about the towing industry. Our business was private property towing, which again, I knew nothing about. I had 5 trucks and 8 drivers and I watched them daily fight over trucks. My trucks were old so they all wanted the trucks that would run. I actually had drivers that would sabotage the trucks so they knew when they 22

started their shift they knew they had a truck to get into.

Then I had dispatchers that were getting gifts from drivers in exchange for call in tows. At this point I was wondering what I got myself into. My experience in management I learned to form my own opinion and evaluate people based on my experience with them and don’t believe everything you were told.

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I was running this company 30 years ago, so the driver of today is different.

The first thing I wanted to do is learn as much as possible about my employees.

I have always preached that your employees are your biggest asset, and I wanted nothing but the best. Knowing your employees would be a key to building a successful business. I asked each employee to fill out a questioner

Here is what I learned from their answers: 1. If they had an attitude about the questions, I could correct it without making it an issue.

2. I could see if I had a management problem.

3. They all thought their performance was outstanding.

4. They all thought they knew everything needed to perform the job.

5. I learned about the moral of the company and what I had to do to make it better.

In today’s world I would not even be allowed to ask your employees these types of questions. I talked to tower

VERS about the following based on a scale of one to ten with ten being good: 1. How do you rate your job performance?

2. How do you rate your job knowledge?

3. How do you rate your attitude?

4. How do you rate the moral of the company?

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in Minnesota who told me his drivers come in when they want and go home when they want. One driver has purple hair and it hard to put someone like that in front of their customers. They expect breaks and salary increases in a timely manner. With employees like this it is hard to successfully run the company.

When I first got into towing I learned quickly that all towers have tattoos. I don’t have a problem with them, but I knew what I wanted my employees to look like. I would go to Sam’s or Home Depot and find someone I thought would fit into my company.

I’d approach them and offer them an opportunity for a exciting career.

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process that I would not have to do. I could offer them a salary increase, and their appearance was good enough to put them in front of my customers. I screened 5, 2 of them were hired. I trained them way I wanted them to tow and they turned out to be good employees.

Once I had the staff I had to figure out how to keep them. They knew they were constantly under review, so they worked hard to do their best. Here are a few incentives I offered to keep them happy: 1. Raises – You can always make someone happy with money.

2. Bonuses – extra money if they tow a required number of cars.

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3. Truck Preference – Drivers love their trucks. If they were exceptional, I would let them pick out their own truck and buy it for them.

4. I offered schedule preferences 5. Extra equipment like tools, chains, or go-jacks.

6. Time off, I encouraged them to spend time with their families.

7. Lunch, movie tickets, and envelope pulls. I had 35 employees, and I would put 50 envelopes on the wall.

Each envelope had money in it. All employees drew an envelope, so they all got something.

8. Training and certification testing 9. Acknowledgment in from of all their peers.

“We have many good programs out there that could be used to teach future drivers, and plenty of experienced drivers that could teach hands-on when required.”

10. Finally, a good old pat on the back to let them know you acknowledge their performance.

Finding employees in todays world is difficult. You have to be politically correct about everything.

1. Run classified ads in newspapers if you can find a newspaper 2. Job fairs – This is unorthodox for the towing industry 3. Recruiting agencies – This could cost money 4. Networking – You can’t network because that person is looking for

5. Social media, or websites. Again, this cost money and its hard for owners to use these methods.

6. Mobile apps can be helpful if you know how to find the right app.

7. Employee referrals always works, but drivers will not recommend anyone better than them.

Finding drivers for the next ten years will be hard. There will be no family members to leave your company to.

Employees of the future are always on the phone and are not used to the steps required to tow a car, or handle equipment necessary to perform a tow. I run two

companies and I always have trouble finding good employees. They want maximum dollars, they want to work from home, and they want to work their hours.

I would love to open up a trade school for blue collar workers and teach them the towing industry. We have many good programs out there that could be used to teach future drivers, and plenty of experienced drivers that could teach hands-on when required. Associations could get together and set up a nice program that benefits all tow companies.

Go to the national association and ask them to get involved.

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ike clockwork every month I have authored an article in this magazine and without fail finish with this line, “See you on the next podcast.” For some who do not know, this publication has a great podcast, and I am proud to be a part of it as your Co-Host on the Tow Professional’s, “On-the-Go podcast.

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world. If you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can access our podcast without much effort. Your phone or tablet has an active podcasting app built right in, but if does not, it is a few clicks to add our podcast.

With a computer, you can type the word PODCAST into Google access, and the first few results will give you several choices. The good thing is

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most podcasts are free.

If you want to up your towing game, you should listen to our Tow Professional podcast. Why, you ask. Lots of our listeners are multitasking while driving, cleaning, or working at the office and other regulars listen while they are working out.

Since our podcasts are always archived, they can be heard anytime, day

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or night. We feature industry experts like: Brian Ricker explaining safety and compliance, the great Tom Luciano and Bill Johnson, President of TRAA, gave a wonderful update of our industry. We have also had a guest attorney, Kelsey Eckert, discuss downtime claims and how to protect your bottom line. Matt Boileau from Parking Pass was a guest too, and here is one all of us need to hear

and obviously repeat…Michelle Sukow, a former Tow Woman of the Year. Now, that was a fantastic podcast which everyone could learn from Michelle.

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You can listen to it in your car even with your children listening because there is no cussing, and we do end each podcast with a short prayer for our readers, listeners, vendors and for everyone working the white line.

And of course, we had to have my friends from Auto-Data Direct on the podcast. This is a great company. Frank Toms and Matt Harvey did a stellar job explaining all the ends and outs of AutoData Direct. Their founder, Jim Taylor, is a first-class human being who stands for the flag and kneels at the foot of the cross. He is a great guy.

Speaking of great guys, how about Dalan Zartman, from Energy Security Agencies. There are so many great 28

guests on our podcast every week, and you can hear Perry Beatty, Karrie Fogs from the North Carolina Two Show or my dear friend, Wes Wilburn, Founder of American Towing and Recovering Institute. Wes also has a great podcast, but he came on our podcast and did an excellent job for our listeners. It is one of the most listened to podcasts, along with our friend, Bruce Zinder, from the Midwest Regional Tow Show, the most family-friendly show of the year.

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Folks, our podcasts are stacking up, and there are almost one hundred podcasts for you to listen to right now.

They are all extremely good, and some of course are even better. My favorite was Griffen and Griffen, a tow company from Columbus, Georgia. Next was Jim Shellhaas’s Innovative Approach to Parking Management. That was an informative podcast.

I know each of you have a favorite podcast. Some will tell me it is Dan

Messina. Let me know which one you really like and particularly if you are an association. Also, please let Darian Weaver, the real host of the show, know which podcast you prefer. Darian is also the President and Publisher of this publication.

Please let us know news about your state association that needs broadcasting, things like upcoming shows or key information about this wonderful industry. We would be incredibly happy

to address it on the next podcast as well.

This podcast has grown because so many of you have told your friends about what is happening on this podcast. You can catch us on Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, Stitcher, iHeart Media, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

I started this article by saying that I am so proud of being the Co-host of the show. I love it when people at the Florida Tow Show stop me and say that they love the podcast, and that Darian and I do an

excellent job. Importantly, most people listen because it is family friendly. You can listen to it in your car even with your children listening because there is no cussing, and we do end each podcast with a short prayer for our readers, listeners, vendors and for everyone working the white line.

I love this podcast and know you will too. Tell your friends about this informative podcast. As always, I will see you on the next podcast.

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Benefits of the Tru-Hitch™

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hen you get called for a tow, you want your towing equipment to be available as quickly as possible. If it is, you can attach the Tru-Hitch™ fifth wheel towing device to your tractor in two minutes and get on the road! No modifications to your tractor are necessary and if you need it for another use, the Tru-Hitch™ can be detached just as quickly.

In contrast, most fifth wheel towing devices require more time to install and uninstall. The 35K winch option utilizes spade caps over the booms to stabilize a tractor to pull up to 100K pounds for recovery winching.

When coupled to the Tru-Hitch™, the truck in tow simply becomes a semi-trailer allowing any fifth wheel tractor to transport the towed load. A short wheelbase tractor is preferred for maneuverability in tight areas, while a long wheelbase sleeper cab tractor can be used for long distances.

Operation is safe and simple overloaded axles cannot occur with the Tru-Hitch™. Any heavy truck can be towed down the road with the efficiency of a fifth-wheel tractor hauling any other commodity of freight.

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“The Tru-Hitch™ is the perfect complement to your towing operation fleet and will give you full capability for heavy duty transporting and recovery – adding to your bottom line!”

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A Tru-Hitch™ on a 16K tractor can lift up to 32,000 lbs. and can tow up to a gross combined weight rating of 140,000 lb. In addition, it: • Does not overload drive axles; evenly loaded axles extend tire and brake life and provide optimum steering and braking • Needs no special tractors or modifications • Does not create a lightened or unsafe steering axle • Does not cause uneven braking • Is easily maneuverable; does not cause pinch points in sharp turns • Is safer and more efficient on long distance tows • Has lower purchase, operating and maintenance costs The Tru-Hitch™ is the perfect complement to your towing operation fleet and will give you full capability for heavy duty transporting and recovery – adding to your bottom line! Visit truhitch.com for more information call 1-800-450-8659 or 860-379-7772 to order your Tru-Hitch™ today.

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The Unsung Hero of the Towing Industry

et’s face it, equipment is expensive, and the economic stability of the near future is uncertain; so, when adding equipment to your fleet, it is critical to get the most bang for the buck. That is where trailers come into play for an innovative tow fleet owner.

Have you ever noticed that all the major trucking companies have three or four trailers for every one tractor in their fleet? They do this because trailers are relatively inexpensive to own, operate and let sit for extended periods between peak hauling or specialized freight seasons. Extra trailers are an excellent way to rapidly shift from one area of focus to another as market demands shift.

For towers, especially medium and heavy duty companies, trailers are must-have units with limitless uses.

From sliding axle trailers for hauling wrecked vehicles off the freeway to specialized detachable neck units and even multi-car trailers, there is something for every fleet.

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Before buying any trailer, you must have an idea of what you are trying to transport and the market for such services. Freight and machinery transport doesn’t pay the same as emergency towing although many shippers will pay a small premium for the fast service towing companies are known for providing.

A typical entry level trailer is the sliding axle trailer. This trailer is popular because the learning curve for operation is slim since they work very similar to a rollback. These trailers come in a variety of lengths and axle configurations with 48’ and 53’ tandem axle units being the most popular.

Detachable neck, aka RGN trailers, allow for a lower-loaded deck height as well as a greater ability to handle tracked machines with booms like excavators. When selecting an RGN, the “well length” is very important as this is where the cargo will be carried. The longer the well, the larger machines you can fit.

As your transport division expands

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there are many other concepts to explore. Expandable deck trailers, sometimes called a “bus” trailer, have a well that is adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of loads.

Others have extendable sides to support wider loads or special wheel cutouts to accommodate tractors and other agricultural equipment.

High-mount auto transport trailers are a great fit for towing companies as

well. They can be pulled with a typical road tractor and allow you to transport 5-8 cars in one trip. Consider using your tow trucks to pick up vehicles local to your yard (as backhauls from tow calls) then loading these units onto a trailer for the trip to the auction. This will create additional revenue, albeit at wholesale

rates, and may make auto transport work cost effective, especially in more rural areas.

Bottom line, trailers are an integral part of expanding your offerings as a towing company. They are excellent front line pieces of equipment, not just support units.

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What’s your preference?

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Synthetic or Steel Winch Line

he type of winch line you use depends on the type of work you do. Some tow operators trust synthetic winch line for all of their recovery work. Others like to use steel rope for heavy-duty jobs and synthetic lines for light-duty applications.

Each type has its own advantages and drawbacks, and the choice may come down to personal preference. Zip’s AW Direct stocks a wide variety of both options and has offered to compare the two in this article. We’ll start the discussion by looking at the pros and cons of synthetic line and then explore

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the different options of steel rope available at Zips.com.

The first thing you’ll likely notice about synthetic line is its weight savings over steel rope. Synthetic line is eight times lighter than steel but equally as strong in pulling capacity, providing a great strength-to-weight ratio. Synthetic line is so light it floats, making it perfect for water recoveries. Impervious to water, the rope is also resistant to UV rays and chemicals, keeping it cleaner

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and easier to maintain.

Besides being lighter, synthetic line is also safer to handle than its steel counterpart. Steel strands can often fray and cause cuts and slivers for the operator without proper hand protection.

Synthetic line, on the other hand, can be handled without gloves most of the time. Synthetic rope is also “torqueneutral,” so the line won’t twist and a swivel hook or shackle is not always necessary under a load.

Consisting of braided plasma fibers, synthetic line also features low-stretch properties and holds no memory, meaning it just falls limp when severed.

Unlike steel cable, there is no whiplash effect to cause serious injury to the operator. If it is damaged, synthetic rope can also be repaired in the field.

Thanks to its exceptional handling and maintenance characteristics, synthetic rope is gaining in popularity across the towing industry, according to Zip’s

rigging expert Jeff Lechtenberg. As operators weigh the benefits, Lechtenberg offers the following recommendation when deciding to go with synthetic line on your carrier or wrecker.

“With the proper precautions, synthetic winch lines can be used anywhere a steel winch line can. You just need to make sure the synthetic lines avoid contact with any sharp edges that may cut the line,” Lechtenberg said.

“This includes making sure that the winch drum or fairlead doesn’t have any sharp burs on them. You’ll also want to use compatible rigging tools to avoid trouble areas on any wreckage.”

For traditionalists, steel cable still has a home in towing. Operators here are comfortable with its time-tested strength and durability and are willing to live with the extra weight in return.

Unlike synthetic rope, they also like how steel cable typically holds up better to jagged edges, although direct contact

with sharp material should be avoided whenever possible, as Lechtenberg indicated above.

Zip’s offer four varieties of steel winch line, including fiber core and steel core. These wrapped lines both feature extra improved plow steel for strength and flexibility. The fiber core rope secretes an internal lubricant under pressure to prevent corrosion, while the steel core offers greater crush resistance and a higher nominal strength.

Another style of steel winch line is called super swaged. For this type, the rope starts off as the next size bigger but, through a process called swaging, is compressed down to the next size smaller. As a result, the outer wires have a larger surface area than standard winch lines. The working load limit remains the same as the original diameter. The compact design offers greater strength than standard winch lines of the same size. Although less flexible, they also provide better resistance to abrasion, kinking and drum crushing.

The last type of winch line to review today is super flex wire rope. This type of winch line offers better performance and increased longevity by containing more wires within a given diameter.

This design makes the line more resistant to wear and tear and results in less fatigue.

Visit Zips.com to learn more about synthetic and steel winch lines. On our blog and product pages, you can find a handy sizing guide and complete information on lengths, diameters and working load limits. After doing your own research, you’ll find the type and style you are most comfortable using in the field.

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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

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/

All American Jerr-Dan Paramus

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

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American Force Wheels

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

Aldridge Insurance

American Safety & Supply

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

77 B Napier Street Springfield, MA 1104 (413) 737-5176 www.americansafetysupply.com

all-Grip

American Towing and Recovery Institute

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

P.O. Box 007 Wade, NC 28395 (910) 747-9000 americantowingandrecovery institute.org/

Alliance Funding Group

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

17542 17TH Street, Suite 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

Atlantic Emergency Solutions

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

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

Amsoil Synthetics

Atlas Flasher & Supply Co.

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

430 Swedesboro Ave. Mickelton, NJ 08056-1208 (856) 423-3333 www.atlasflasher.com

Anchor Graphics

Atomic Led, Inc.

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

81 West Greenville Rd. Smithfield, RI 02917 (888) 305-1112 www.atomicled.com

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Austin Hinds Motors, Inc.

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, Suite 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

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

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American Truck Technology

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

670 S. Brindlee Mountain Pkwy.

Arab, AL 35016 (256) 550-0042 www.austinhindsmotors.com

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

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

Bailey’s Towing

1422 Wall Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919) 562-2984 www.baileystowinginc.com/srg.htm P. O. Box 1503 Tupelo, MS 38802 (800) 794-1187 www.bxsi.com

Bobee Tech

Batchout

BOLT Lock

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

BBK Billing Services

AW Direct

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

Azuga, a Bridgestone Company

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

(440) 503-7256 www.bbkbillingservices.com

Beacon Funding Corp.

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

Best Tools USA

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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

200 Crossing Blvd.

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

BancorpSouth

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

410 S. Wright Rd. Janesville, WI 53546 (608) 662-3333 www.awdirect.com

BMS Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc.

P.O. Box 21029 Lethbridge, AB T1K6X4 (403) 393-2665 www.bishopbranding.com

BlingMaster, Inc.

P.O. Box 738 Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 248-2616 www.blingmaster.com

2423 SW 147 Ave. #380 Miami, FL 33185 (786) 548-4711 3333 West Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53209 (877) 251-8798 www.boltlock.com

Boss Industries, Inc.

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

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

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

Chester Point Programs Busch Enterprises

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

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.

P.O. Box 369 Chester, NJ 7930 (908) 428-4285, Ext. 112 www.chesterpoint.com

Chevron

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

Columbus McKinnon

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

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

Chevron Commercial

Columbus Truck/ Marietta Mack

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

127 Court Street Marietta, OH 45750 (740) 373-7200 www.columbusmack.com

ComeUp Winch

12930 S.E. Hwy. 212 Clackamas, OR 97015 (818) 246-5745 www.comeupusa.com

Condor Lift

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

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

Clipsavers

Chalmers Suspensions International, Inc.

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

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Code 3 / PSE Amber

Copart

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

Channel Islands Leasing and Loan

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

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Clore Automotive

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

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Consumers Insurance

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

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

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

Crouch Wrecker & Equipment Sales

P.O. Box 174 Kingston Springs, TN 37082 (615) 952-3287 www.crouchtowtrucks.com

Curbside SOS

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

2 Popular Street Kane, Pennsylvania 16735 (800) 540-5151 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

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Dahdah Towing & Equipment

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

Dan Messina

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

Dan–Am Air

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

Danco Products

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

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Deep South Wrecker Sales

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

Der Manouel Insurance Group

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

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Deran’s Towing & Recovery 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

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

Digital-Ally

9705 Loiret Blvd.

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

Diversified Products

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

D.O.T Tiedown & Equipment Sales

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

COMPANYLISTINGS Don Jackson Commercial

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

DPF Remedy/Green Commercial Fuel Solutions 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

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

Durabilt

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

Dynamic / Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings 200 Ladish Rd Cynthiana, KY 41031 (800) 831-9299 www.dynamicmfg.com

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

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145 Dean Knauss Dr. Narragansett, RI 2882 (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

Lien Processing & Notification

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, Suite 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

Fleet Tracking & Dashcams

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Edington Enviro/ Spill Diaper

350 W. Margaret Ave Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 248-8095 www.spilldiaper.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 7003 (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., Suite 310 Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 770-0550 www.eye3data.com

F Fallsway Equipment

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

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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

Fleet Time Solutions

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

FleetMatics

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

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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

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, Suite 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 Consultants

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

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

COMPANYLISTINGS 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, Suite 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

H HAAS Alert, Inc.

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

Hal Kresser Agency

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

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc.

Route 76 Cooper Rd. Voorhees, NJ 8043 (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., Suite 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

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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

Holly’s Towing Dispatch

10 Melrose Dr. Farmington, CT 6032 (800) 730-3909 www.hollystowingdispatch.com

Hooks Towing Supply

83 C.R. 725 Wynne, AR 72396 (870) 238-4148 www.hookswreckersupplies.com

House of Wreckers

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

HUB International

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

Hubcaps Unlimited

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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

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

Industrial Netting

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

Insight USA

Insurance Hub

Jerr-Dan

Integrated Vehicles & Equipment Leasing

Junk Car Academy

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

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

Intek

152 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland, NJ 7068 (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., Suite 100 Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 935-9425 www.isuzu.com

J J.J. Keller

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

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

Insurance Auto Auctions

1677 Daney Blvd.

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

Two Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 500 Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 492-7000 www.iaai.com

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Jeff Ingram Wrecker Sales,

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

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

K Kalyn Siebert, L.P.

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

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

Kavanaugh’s Truck Sales 1383 Belmar Dr. Louisville, KY 40213 (502) 454-4960 www.mathenytowtrucks.com

KBK Insurance Group, Inc. 1425 Sams Ave., Suite 201 Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 736-0690 www.kbkinsgroup.com

Kenworth

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

Keystone Tape & Supply of Texas

1130 Blue Mound Road West, Suite 304 Haslet, TX 76052 (817) 439-8898 www.keystonetape.com

COMPANYLISTINGS Kilar

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

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Kinco Gloves

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

Kinedyne

151 Industrial Parkway Branchburg, NJ 08876-3451 (908) 231-1800, Ext. 128 www.kinedyne.com

Kinequip, Inc.

3708A Performance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 392-5052 www.kinequip.com

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

LDC Insurance Services

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

Len Zermenos / Payne Dourm

Lift-All

Lube-A-Boom

Lift and Tow

Lubrication Specialties

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

255 Neal Ave. Mt. Gilead, OH 43338 (419) 768-2647 www.hotshotssecret.com

Lodar USA

Lynch

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

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

Loganville Ford

Lynch Chicago

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

kolodbs.com

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

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

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

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M Marking Pen Depot

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

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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

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

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

Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales

Miller Industries

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

Matheny Motors

4125 1st Ave. Nitro, WV 25143 (304) 485-4418 www.mathenymotors.com

MatJack

2320 Duke St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 359-3078 www.matjack.com

McMahon Truck Centers

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 7075 (201) 266-0910 www.mfrexpress.com

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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, Suite 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

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Mobile Lifts, Inc.

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

Mobile Relay Associates

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

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

Mobile Video Computing Solutions

National Motor Club

1397 Piedmont, Suite 800 Troy, MI 48083 (248) w817-6720

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

Moduline Cabinets

National Traffic Signs, Inc.

Muncie Power Products

NationWide Towing & Recovery Group, LLC

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

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

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

1115A Falconcrest Ct. Nixa, MO 65714 (417) 595-0712 www.ntrg4u.com ntrg4u.com

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

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

North American Bancard 303 5th Ave, Suite 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

Nussbaum Wreckers

State Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 7604 (800) 922-1122 www.nussbaumequipment.com

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

Omadi, Inc.

3451 Triumph Blvd. Ste. 650 Lehi, Utah, 84043 (801) 762-6658 www.omadi.com

Online Impound Auctions

950 South River Industrial Blvd Vienna, GA 30315 (888) 903-4678 www.onlineimpoundauctions.com

Pacific General Life Insurance Agency

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

OnScene Solutions

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

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

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 7094 (201) 392-4193 www.panasonic.com

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Panor Corp (Maxxima)

Pelican Rope

Phoenix USA, Inc.

PIP

ParkingPass.com

Permco Hydraulics

Photocard Specialist

Pneu-Tek Tire Tools

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

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Peterbuilt

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Prime Industries

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

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 441 (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

PWOF

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

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

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Ratler Mfg.

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

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

Ramsey Winch

RC Industries

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

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

Ranger SST

Real Power

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

8401 Northwest Blvd.

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

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

Real Wheels Corp/ GS Marketing Corp.

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

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

Recovery Billing Unlimited

42 Quanapoag Road E. Freetown, MA 2727 (508) 763-5474 www.recoverybillingunlimited.com

Regional International of WNY, LLC.

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

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

Rick’s Truck & Equipment 920 W. Lima St. Kenton, OH 43326 (800) 639-4537 www.ricksrollbacks.com

Recovery Specialist Insurance Group

Rick’s Truck Center

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

Reelcraft

260 New Lancaster Rd. Leominster, MA 1453 (978) 534-0120 www.rickystow.com

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

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

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Scan the QR code to get a free quote or contact 877.585.2853 quotes@xinsurance.com www.xinsurance.com

XINSURANCE is powered by Evolution Insurance Brokers, LC (“EIB”), an excess and surplus lines insurance brokerage. XINSURANCE is a DBA of EIB, which is domiciled in and has its principal place of business in Sandy, Utah. This insurance product is offered by an unlicensed surplus lines insurer. The NPN for EIB is 5464658 and CA license number is 0H93938.

COMPANYLISTINGS Road America

Robert Young’s Trucks

R-O-M Corp

RSIG

Road Gear

Robertson Ryan & Associates

Rontan Signals

Ruggedtow.com

5148 Elmore Rd. Ste. 3 Memphis, TN 38134 www.robertsonryan.com

7859 NW 46th Street, Unit 5B Miami, FL 33166 (305) 599-2974 www.rontan.com

Rockin Feet by Unique 4 U

R. P. Recovery Consulting Services/Sonetics

6130 W. Flamigo Rd. PMB #460 Las Vegas, NV 89103 (504) 427-2728 www.rockinfeet.com

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

ROI Protective Tapes

RPM Equipment & Wrecker Capital

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

Road mate DVR

www.roadmatedvr.com

Roadside Safety

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

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

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

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

HD Dolly • Rated at 37,500 pounds • Severe duty spindles rated at 45.000 pounds total • Towing eyes for bus pins on the front of the unit • Multiple chain slots for endless tie down options • Ultra low profile for six inch height at the center of wheels

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

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

Rush Towing Systems

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

HDRU • All Winchboxes are built on the same frame with a locking fold-down safety screen, reinforced tie back points, and integrated chain and rigging rack.

• HDRU30 features a 30k Pierce Bison winch with 180 Ft of 5/8 wire rope, manual or air free spool with onboard air provided by an ARB air compressor • HDRU20 features a Pierce PSHV18 winch with 200 Ft of 1/2 wire rope,manual free spool, and manualtensioner • Optional light kits, wireless remote packages, custom powder coating, and CNC designs are available

UltraCoaster • Rated at 5000 pounds per coaster/ 10,000 pounds combined • Open platform for use with any size tire • Allows easy loading of electric vehicles, casualties with broken suspension, and machinery or containers lacking it’s own wheels

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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

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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

Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. 102 Barton Street St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 865-4100 www.schaefferoil.com

Sefac

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

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Shield Solutions, LLC

ServiCase

Slick Top Solutions, LLC

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

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

Service Station Computer Systems/SSCS 650 Work St. # A Salinas, CA 93901-5013 (800) 972-7727, Ext 4721 www.sscsinc.com

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

W. 1737 Washington Rd Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (920)-474-7502 www.shieldsolutionsllc.com 8800 Rhode Island Ave. College Park, MD 20740-4114 (301) 943-8903 www.slicktopsolutions.com

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

COMPANYLISTINGS Southern Linc

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

Specialty Vehicle & Equipment Funding

538 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 221 Melville, NY 11747 (631) 753-6611 www.specialtyvehiclefunding.com

Speedway Wrecker & Trailer Sales

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

Spill King 130 Juno St, Suite 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

Slip-on sleeves.

Our new steel Super Sleeve protectors were designed for your wheel lift’s L-arms. Choose from two lengths. Each option includes a universal ring for tie-down securement.

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For L-arms on the Chevron 408 Renegade wheel lift.

Powder-coated black I 2-1/2" square tube overlay Secured with a 5/8" Allen head set screw I 3/16" wall thickness

Sterling National Bank Corporate Offices

21 Scarsdale Road Yonkers, NY 10707 USA 914-961-6100 www.snb.com

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Summit Truck Equipment

Talbert Manufacturing, Inc.

Tipton Sales & Parts

Towbook

Sun-Tech Innovations/ Balance Masters

TCF Equipment Finance

TJR Equipment & Controls

Towing & Recovery Association of America, Inc. (TRAA)

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

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

Superwinch, LLC

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

11100 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 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

359 Lake Road Dayville, CT 6241 (860) 928-7787 www.superwinch.com

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

sureFleet

The Crosby Group

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

Swoop

2237 Leavenworth Street San Francisco, CA. 94133 (314) 537-4728 www.Joinswoop.com

T Tackle Technologies, LLC

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

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The Insurance Professionals

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

The Tool People

1255 La Quinta Dr., Suite 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

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

(630) 241-9595 www.tjrec.com

Tomar Electronics / Lighting

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

ToolTopia

4508 Oak Fair Blvd, Suite 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

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

700 12th N.W., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 (888) 392-9300 www.traaonline.com

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

Tow Signs

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

15827 Serenity Point Lane Arkansas Rogers, AR 72756 (800) 680-4455 www.towmate.com

Tow Trucks & Trailers

towPartners

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

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

COMPANYLISTINGS Tow Ramps (Brute Industries)

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

TowToolz

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

TowTrax.com

Track What Matters

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

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

TRAIL-EZE Trailers

Traxero

Tru-Balance Wheel Centering Products

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

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

1730 E Holly Ave, Suite 740 El Segundo, CA 90245 (800) 428-4715 www.traxero.com/choice

Transportation Information Systems, Inc.

Traxero North America

5000 Eldorado Pkwy.

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

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

Towtruckinsurance.com

TRAO-Ohio Tow Show

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

www.trao.org

1730 E Holly Ave, Suite 740 El Segundo, CA 90245 www.traxero.co

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

TRPNC

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

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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

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

Unifirst

68 Jonspin Road Wilmington, MA 1887 (978) 658-8888 www.unifirst.com

United Plastic Fabricating, Inc.

165 Flagship Dr. North Andover, MA 1845 (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

USAC/MD

Vehiclepath (A Division of Spireon, Inc.)

3410 Midcourt Rd. Suite 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

US Cargo Control

Velvac

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

COMPANYLISTINGS

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Viair

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

Warn Industries

VIP Tow Dispatch

P.O. Box 626 Framingham, MA 1702 (866) 462-4475 www.viptowdispatch.com

VTS Systems

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

Vulcan Brands

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

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

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

Weather Guard

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

We Buy Key Fobs

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

Wes Wilburn Consulting P.O. Box 007 Wade, NC 37051 (910) 486-8928 www.americantowingand recoveryinstitute.org

Web Rigging Supply, Inc. 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

683 Trade Center Blvd.

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

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

Western Star

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

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Whelen Engineering Co.

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

Wichert Insurance

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

Wireless Links

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

1050 Wall Street, Suite 202 Lyndhurst, NY 7071 (201) 531-5906 www.wlius.com

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

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

Wrecker Supply USA/ Wiscolift, Inc.

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

WreckMaster

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

Wrecker Rentals

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

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

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

Y Yale Cordage

77 Industrial Park Road Saco, ME 4072 (207) 282-3396, Ext. 23 www.yalecordage.com

CATEGORYLISTINGS

Z Zacklift

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

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 6810 (800) 446-5257 www.gojaks.com

Zips / AW Direct

ADD-ON WHEEL LIFTS

Detroit Wrecker Sales Dynamic Hide-A-Lift Hy-Tech Recovery Equipment Lift and Tow Minute Man Mfg. T&L Lift Equipment ___________________________

AIR BAGS

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

(Pan Pillow) TowToolz ___________________________

AUTO AUCTIONS

Car-Part.com Copart Insurance Auto Auctions Junk Car Academy Online Impound Auctions Peak Auto Auctions TowLot.com ___________________________

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

BATTERIES

Zip’s Truck Company

Able Weldbuilt Industries, Inc. Amerideck B&B Industries Custom Built Danco Products Dangelo’s Custom Built Detroit Wrecker Sales Direct Equipment Dual-Tech Dynamic Jerr-Dan Kilar Miller Industries NRC Industries PolyBilt Powerbilt Wreckers Ratler Mfg. Smyrna Truck and Cargo United Plastic Fabricating Weather Guard Zacklift ___________________________

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

Zone Defense, LLC

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

Zurich

4449 Easton Way Columbus, OH 43219 (877) 225-5276 www.zurichna.com

EnrSys Exide Technologies ___________________________

BODY MANUFACTURERS

CARGO CONTROL all-Grip American Eagle Accessories AW Direct BA Products Bailey’s Towing Best Tools USA BOLT Lock Boxes 4 U/Crash Film

Bulldog Towing Products Columbus McKinnon Detroit Wrecker Sales Diversified Products D.O.T. Tie Down & Lifting Equipment Driveline Buddy, LLC Durabilt Flash Equipment Hooks Towing Supply In The Ditch Towing Industrial Netting J.J. Keller Kendall Products (Dri-Dek) Kinedyne Lift- All Mfr. Express Rick’s Truck Center Robert Young’s Trucks Ruggedtow.com S&J Mfg. Shannon Bryant Wrecker Stren Flex TowToolz The Crosby Group US Cargo Control Vulcan Brands Web Rigging Supply, Inc. Winches, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales Yale Cordage ___________________________

COMPUTER MOUNTS

CHASSIS MANUFACTURER

Holly’s Message Service KOLO DBS, LLC National Automobile Club Professional Dispatch Services Service Station Computer Systems/SSCS Swoop VIP Tow Dispatch Zendex Tool Corporation ___________________________

Detroit Wrecker Sales Ford Motor Company Freightliner Trucks Hino International Truck/Navistar Isuzu Kenworth Mitsubishi Peterbuilt RAM Trucks/Chrysler Group Western Star ___________________________

COMMUNICATIONS

Eartec Mobiel Create USA Pro View Systems, Inc. Ranger SST R. P. Recovery Consulting Services/Sonetics Southern Communications Services, Inc. / SouthernLinc ___________________________

COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS

Boss Industries, Inc. Dan-Am Air Viair ___________________________

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 Hooks Towing Supply I Tow In, Inc. In The Ditch Towing Products MatJack Robert Young’s Trucks Shannon Bryant Wrecker Steck Mfg. WorkSafe USA, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales ___________________________

DISPATCH SERVICE

DISTRIBUTOR

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 Dynamic

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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 Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Hedinger’s Tow Equipment Hooks Towing Supply 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 ___________________________

FINANCE & LEASING

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GPS/FLEET TRACKING

Azuga BudgetGPS FleetMatics GPS Insight Mobile Create USA Pro View Systems, Inc. Ranger SST Southern Communications Services, Inc. / SouthernLinc TomTom Track What Matters Transportation Information Systems, Inc. Traxero North America Traxxis GPS Solutions Vehiclepath (A Division of Spireon, Inc.) Verizon Network Fleet ___________________________

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 Der Manouel Insurance Group Geico Gessel Insurance Agency Gulf Coast Underwriters Hal Kresser Agency Hamby & Aloisio Insurance HUB International Insurance Hub Kapnick

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JUMP STARTERS

Associated Equipment AW Direct BA Products Clore Automotive Flash Equipment Goodall Powerhouse Industries Roadside Safety ___________________________

LIFTS/ MOTORCYCLE VEHICLE/WHEEL

Amerideck Condor Lift Hide-A-Lift Hy-Tech Recovery Equipment Lift and Tow Minute Man Mfg. Sefac Stertil Koni Triple K Industries Winches, Inc. ___________________________

LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

all-Grip American Truck Technology Atlas Flasher & Supply Co. Atomic Led, Inc. Austin Hinds Motors, Inc. AW Direct BA Products Bailey’s Towing Buyers Products Company Code 3 / PSE Amber Commercial Safety Services Custer Products, Ltd. Detroit Wrecker Sales Dynamic Mfg. East Penn Truck Equipment Federal Signal

Flash Equipment Fleet Sales West General Mfg. (Saftlite) Golden West Go-Light Inc. HG2 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 ___________________________

LOCK-OUT EQUIPMENT

Access Tools and Equipment all-Grip AutoLock Solutions AW Direct BA Products Bailey’s Towing Best Tools USA Detroit Wrecker Sales East Penn Truck Equipment Flash Equipment Hooks Towing Supply Next Generation Tool Company Rick’s Truck & Equipment Robert Young’s Trucks Santiam Enterprises, Inc. Steck Mfg. The Tool People Worldwide Equipment Sales ___________________________

LUBRICANTS A.M. Best Amsoil Synthetics AW Direct Bailey’s Towing

CATEGORYLISTINGS 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. ___________________________

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

Blingmaster, Inc. Busch Enterprises Flitz Intl, Ltd. Shield Solutions ___________________________

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

American Safety & Supply AW Direct Badger Glove and Safety Bailey’s Towing 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 ___________________________

ROPE

AW Direct BA Products Pelican Rope Web Rigging Supply, Inc. Yale Cordage

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SAFETY

all-Grip American Safety & Supply AW Direct BA Products Badger Glove and Safety Fleet Compliance Solutions, LLC G&S Safety Products Go-Light, Inc. Gulf Atlantic Supply HAAS Alert, Inc J.J. Keller Kendall Products (Dri-Dek) Lodar USA Mobile Video Computing Solutions New Pig PIP Pro-Vision Recovery Consulting Services Roadside Safety Safetyline, Inc. TowMate TowRamps (Brute Industries) Velvac Verizon Network Fleet Web Rigging Supply, Inc. Windshield Cam Yale Cordage ___________________________

SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

American Towing and Recovery Institute AW Direct 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 ___________________________

SIGNS & GRAPHICS

Anchor Graphics Currin Graphics National Traffic Signs Tow Signs ___________________________

SPILL CONTROL/ HAZMAT/CLEAN-UP

all-Grip AW Direct BA Products Breg Environmental Edington Enviro / Spill Diaper Flow Stop Hazmat Responder Network Keystone Tape & Supply of Texas New Pig Spill King Tackle Technologies ___________________________

THIRD-PARTY MANAGEMENT

Fleetdown.net/Fleetsource INA Towing Network Mach 1 Services ___________________________

TOW SOFTWARE

Auto Data Direct, Inc. Azuga, a Bridgestone Company Batchout BMS Brother Mobile Solutions HAAS Alert, Inc Insight USA Marr Software, LLC Mobile Create USA Mobile Video Computing Solutions OnScene Solutions ParkingPass.com Progressive Platforms Pro-Vision Ranger SST ServiCase Service Station Computer Systems/SSCS sureFleet Teletrac TOPS by towXchange Tow Dawg Software Towbook Management Software Track What Matters Tracker Management Systems Transportation Information Traxero North America Traxxis GPS Solutions Webfleet a Bridgestone Company USFleet Tracking Verizon Network Fleet VTS Systems Wireless Links

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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 and Recovery Institute 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 Wes Wilburn Consulting WreckMaster ___________________________

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. AW Direct Bailey’s Towing Buyers Products Company Chalmers Suspensions International, Inc. Chevron Commercial Coker Equipment Columbus Truck/Marietta Mack

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Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Crouch Wrecker & Equipment Sales Custer Products Dahdah Towing & Equipment Dangelo’s Custom Built Mfg. Detroit Wrecker Sales Dual-Tech Dynamic 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 Hooks Towing Supply 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 Lynch Chicago Maryland Carrier & Wrecker Sales Matheny Motors McMahon Truck Centers of Columbus Michelin Minute Man Mfg. Mobile Lifts, Inc. New England Truckmaster Nussbaum Wreckers Nussbaum Wreckers & Rollbacks Pana-Pacific Peterbilt Phoenix USA, Inc. Pillow Protection Corp.

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 R-O-M Corp.

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BUYER'SGUIDE 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 Truck Company ___________________________

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 Force Wheels Dacotah -Walsh Tire Hubcaps Unlimited Miti Co. Mfg. Olson & Company Phoenix USA, Inc. Prime Industries Real Wheels Corp/ GS Marketing Corp.

RV Wheel Tru-Balance Wheel Centering Products ____________________________

WINCHES & ACCESSORIES

Able WeldBuilt Industries all-Grip Austin Hinds Motors, Inc. AW Direct BPE Solutions North America / Warrior Winch Buyers Products Co. Columbus McKinnon

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ComeUp USA Detroit Wrecker Sales Custer Products, Ltd. Hooks Towing Supply 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 Web Rigging Supply WorkSafe USA, Inc. Worldwide Equipment Sales Yale Cordage ____________________________

WINDSHIELD/ WRAPS

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

OTHER

American Eagle Accessories Group – HEAVY-DUTY DRAWER SYSTEMS Amsoil Synthetics – FILTRATION AND FUEL ADDITIVES Auto Data Direct, Inc. – CERTIFIED MAILING TOOLS & REAL TIME VEHICLE INQUIRIES AutoLock Solutions – AUTOMOTIVE LOCK INFORMATION AutoReturn – MUNICIPAL TOWING MANAGEMENT COMPANY BA Products – MOTORCYCLE RECOVERY PRODUCTS, SNATCH BLOCKS, CABLES, CHAINS, HOOKS, SLINGS BBK Billing Services Beacon Software – LIEN PROCESSING Bishop Branding – AUTOW CUSTOM DIE CAST - PROMO ITEMS BOLT Lock – LOCKS Bully Dog – AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER Clore Automotive – TESTING EQUIPMENT

CW Mill Equipment Co, Inc. – CLUTCH PUMP, ALTERNATOR, A/C COMPRESSOR MOUNTING KITS DFP Remedy/Green Commercial Fuel Solutions – DIESEL FUEL CATALYSTS Direct Equipment – DETACHABLE 5TH WHEEL WRECKERS Diversified Products – MANUFACTURER OF PUSHBUMPERS, WINCH-MOUNT PUSH BUMPERS, TOW SLINGS, TRUCK BARS, SELF-LOADING DOLLIES, CABLE TENSIONERS, ROLLER GUIDES, SCOTCH BLOCKS, FOLDDOWN LIGHT BAR BRACKETS, CAM LOCKS Ecmperformance.com – CUSTOM Engine Control Module (ECM) Firmhorn – TOOLS OR SWEEPERS Programming & Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Deletion Evans Cooling – COOLANTS 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 HAAS Alert, InC. – TOWING ACCESSORIES I Tow In, Inc.– CONTAINER MOVEMENT 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 Junk Car Academy - CAR BUYERS, AUCTIONS, PARTS Lift and Tow - UNDERBODY LIFT Lodar USA - RADIO REMOTE CONTROLS Lubrication Specialties, Inc. – FUEL ADDITIVES Marking Pen Depot – VEHICLE MARKING Merritt – TRUCK BOXES Minute Man Mfg. – REPO EQUIPMENT Mobile Awareness, LLC – OBSTACLE DETECTION SENSORS Mobile Relay Associates – TWOWAY RADIO DIGITAL COVERAGE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Moduline Cabinets – SHOP CABINETS Nation Wide Towing and Recovery Group, LLC - DATA BASE

CATEGORYLISTINGS OF TOWING PROFESSIONALS SPECIFIC TO THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY National Traffic Signs, Inc. – SIGNAGE AND ACCESSORIES NBB Controls – CONTROLS Online Impound Auctions – AUCTIONS Personalized By Tracy AWARDS, COLLECTABLES, & ACCESSORIES Photocard Specialist – AWARDS, COLLECTABLES, & ACCESSORIES Pillow Protection Corp. – OIL PAN PROTECTION Real Power –- ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING Reelcraft – HOSE REELS Regional International of WNY, LLC – BODY AND PAINT REPAIR RMP Powertrain Solutions – ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS Rockin Feet by Unique 4 U – FOOTWEAR Sensata Dimensions – POWER INVERTERS Servicase- FLEET MAINTENANCE SoundOff Signal – SWITCHES,

ELECTRONICS & WORK AREA LIGHTING Sun-Tech Innovations/ Balance Masters – SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Super Springs – SUSPENSION ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS sureFleet – FLEET MANAGEMENT Tow411–- INDUSTRY FORUM Tow Ramps (Brute Industries) – WORK MATS AND EXTENSION RAMPS Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio – ASSOCIATION Towing.com – SEARCH-FOR TOWING SERVICES towPartners – BUYING CLUB towSearch – TOWING LOCATING SERVICE Tow-Trac North America – OEM, Dealer, Distributor, Tow Truck Equipment TowTrax.com – ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TRAA (Towing & Recovery Association of America Inc.) – NATIONAL TOWING ASSOCIATION

Triple K Industries – UNDERBODY LIFT Unifirst – UNIFORMS United Recyclers Group – AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING We Buy Key Fobs – KEY FOB SALES AND PURCHASING Wrecker Rentals – TOW TRUCK RENTALS

WTRAA (Women Towing Recovery Association of America) Xpress Pay – ONLINE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Yale Cordage – SYNTHETIC ROPE & ROPE ASSEMBLIES Zacklift – UNDERREACH MFR.

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TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAM ESSENTIALS OF LIGHT DUTY TOWING & RECOVERY Is your company / organization in need of consistent, standardized training, contact our team at staff@ersca.org to inquire about our Train-the-Trainer program lead by Shane Coleman, National Director of Training Safety through Training & Advocacy The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA) was formed in 2012, originally titled the United Coalition for Motor Club Safety (“The Coalition”), created by a group of tow company owners.

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Schedule of Programs August 8-11 Train-the-Trainer for the Essentials of Standard Duty courses Hosted by Interstate Delaware & South Towing – Indianapolis, IN Email – training@erscatraining.org for more information August 9-10 Essentials of Standard Duty Towing & Recovery class Hosted by Interstate Delaware & South Towing – Indianapolis, IN Register – www.ersca.org September 12-16 Train-the-Trainer for the Essentials of Heavy Duty courses Hosted by Interstate Towing – Chicopee, MA Email – training@erscatraining.org for more information September 13-15 Essentials of Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery class Hosted by Interstate Towing – Chicopee, MA Register – www.ersca.org

We have additional events pending date confirmations over the next few months so stay tuned to the training calendar at www.ersca.org.

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