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January 17, 2024
Innovative Towing Safety Tech - The BRAKE Report

In the world of towing and trailering, safety remains a paramount concern, and the Lippert Difference in this realm is both evident and impactful. Lippert’s trailblazing anti-lock braking system (ABS), specifically engineered for trailers, marks a significant leap in towing safety technology. Key Highlights: Advanced ABS Technology: Lippert’s system integrates seamlessly with trailer brakes, enhancing […]

January 16, 2024
Local tow truck companies seeing increased calls for service amid recent weather | Waterloo

WATERLOO, IOWA (KWWL) - The past couple of weeks have seen some intense winter weather with snow storms and treacherous temperatures.  According to Valley Wide Towing and Recovery, the past couple weeks have been the busiest for the entire season. Drivers have been working long hours and responding to multiple calls from drivers who are […]

January 16, 2024
Long wait times for roadside assistance because of extreme cold

Since the extreme cold began on January 11th CAA Roadside Assistance has had about 4,000 requests to help with battery boosts, tows, lock outs, fuel and air delivery for tires. Spokesperson Christine Niemczyk advises CAA members who have requested help by phone, online or through the app are being managed as quickly as possible. She apologizes for […]

January 16, 2024
'A complete and utter challenge': Busy week for tow truck drivers as snow turns to ice | News

We're done with snow for a while, but we're still dealing with the harsh road conditions left from last week's winter storm. MADISON (WKOW) -- We're done with snow for a while, but we're still dealing with the harsh road conditions left from last week's winter storm. "It's been very testing," owner and operator of […]

January 15, 2024
Missouri Mother Faces Financial Setback After Car Towing Incident

Missouri Mother Faces Financial Setback After Car Towing Incident In St. Louis, Missouri, a mother of two, Christina Reise, encountered a considerable obstacle when her vehicle was towed from her driveway due to expired tags. Reise, who heavily depends on her car for managing her household and ferrying her children to school, now faces an […]

January 15, 2024
AMA roadside assistance wait times temporarly unavailable

The Alberta Motor Association received a historic number of requests for roadside assistance over the last week, which has lead to issues with their online wait time system in Edmonton and Calgary. On Monday, AMA said their dispatch system wasn’t showing accurate wait times due to its high call volume. A predicted time of arrival […]

January 15, 2024
Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook, Reports IDTechEx

BOSTON, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major fleets have committed to transitioning at least 30% of their new heavy-duty truck purchases to be zero-emission vehicles, including electric models, by 2030. However, many companies are daunted by the extra upfront cost of electric trucks, as well as challenges like the limited availability of chargers. The benefits […]

January 15, 2024
These Are The Best-Selling New And Used Electric Cars In The U.S.

The Tesla Model Y SUV topped electric car sales last year with nearly 400,000 units sold. The Washington Post via Getty Images The good news for automakers and environmentalists hoping for a zero-emissions vehicular future is that electric vehicles accounted for 7.6% of the new-car market in 2023, according to Kelley Blue Book, which represents […]

January 15, 2024
Tighter Turns for Cybertruck, Hidden Tow Hitch Revealed and Full Owner's Manual

January 15, 2024 By Kevin Armstrong Tesla's Cybertruck is already going to get an improvement, according to the CEO. We’ve also discovered a few more new and interesting pieces of information about the stainless steel beast. Enhanced Turning Radius and Maneuverability One of many cool things about Cybertruck is the four-wheel turning. But it is […]

January 14, 2024
Legislator's bill would help N.Va. localities regulate towing

A General Assembly member from Arlington is patroning legislation that will close a loophole and make it easier for Northern Virginia localities to regulate towing companies. Current towing regulations handed down from the state level limit the powers of jurisdictions in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia) to require operating certificates for towing companies that both […]

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