Protecting Yourself on the Job
A recent video on American Towman kinda goes with the times. We hope this isn’t happening in your neck of the woods. Stay Safe, Ramblers.
Add Your Voice! Vote on the Waze Petition to Slow Down/Move Over Warning Initiative
The towing community has an opportunity to weigh in on an initiative involving the GPS navigation platform Waze to warm motorists to slow down-move over due to emergency responders – police cars, tow trucks, ambulances – up ahead. As a press time, nearly 6800 votes had been cast with voters leaving over 470 comments in…
How’s Your Winter Been So Far
In some parts of the country Winter just couldn’t wait to get started. More than four feet of snow fell in some parts, here in Maryland we’ve had a few dustings, but not much. A bad winter usually means good business for towing companies because motorists ignore weather advisories and warnings, and end up stranded.…
Managing Driver Fatigue
Managing Driver Fatigue An individual who has been awake for 24 straight hours has the same driving performance as a driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.10, making them seven times more likely to get into an accident. To help address driver fatigue and ensure the safety of your fleet, do the following: Understand…
Tow truck drivers are out there working one of America’s most dangerous jobs
By JOSH CAIN | jcain@scng.com | Los Angeles Daily News Jose Francisco Rael Jr.’s tow truck lumbered over to the side of the westbound 60 Freeway. It was rush hour, and a beat-up Chevrolet sedan was on the shoulder with a flat. Rael paused before opening his door, peeked over his shoulder to ensure no vehicles would sideswipe him…
Best Practices to Tow a Disabled Vehicle
Towing a disabled vehicle can present many unusual and often dangerous obstacles. The more you know about a vehicle the better equipped you will be to combat any issues you may face. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health, you should know the following about a vehicle before towing it. Check the type of…
How to Stay Safe on a Call
Traveling To and From -Be sure dispatch knows where you are picking a vehicle up and where you are transporting it to. -Have a planned route and stick to it. Do not proceed if something appears to be wrong or odd. -Make sure that you are focused, awake and alert. Be aware of hazards while…