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December 27, 2023
AAA Tow to Go offers safe option for New Year's Eve partiers

With area roads packed with holiday revelers on the biggest party night of the year, the AAA auto club again is offering its Tow to Go program to keep impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel on New Year's Eve throughout Florida, including Volusia and Flagler counties. “If you’re faced with the decision of driving […]

December 27, 2023
I-270 lanes closed in Montgomery County after car being towed catches fire

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A car that was being towed caught on fire on Tuesday, leading to some lane closures on I-270. Officials first said in a post around 11:30 a.m. that crews with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) were responding to Northbound I–270 between Route 27 and Route 121. Two […]

December 26, 2023
Verizon Roadside Assistance Now Works With Apple's Satellite Connection

The Roadside Assistance via Satellite feature that Apple introduced for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models now works with the Verizon Roadside Assistance program, according to an updated Apple support document. As of iOS 17.2, U.S. customers that have a Verizon SIM can connect to Verizon via satellite to get roadside assistance on the […]

December 26, 2023
Car Being Towed Catches Fire On I-270 In Montgomery County

Officials say that at around 11:30 a.m., crews were called to a stretch of the interstate near Route 121 when the engine of the car being towed caught fire.  A Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson said that a vehicle was being towed when the engine compartment caught fire and was quickly extinguished when […]

December 26, 2023
Ruskin man faces DUI manslaughter charge in fatal tanker truck crash

One night in May, authorities say, Alvino Lamar Porter Senones went out for drinks. At some point, he received multiple text messages that warned him to be careful and to avoid drinking and driving, court records state. It’s unclear if Senones got those messages. But early on the morning of May 6, authorities say, Senones […]

December 26, 2023
Turning Welding Machines Into EV Chargers

There is an old joke that asks “When is a door not a door?” The answer is, “When it is ajar.” Today, there is a new version that goes like this. When are welding machines not welding machines? The answer is, “When they are EV chargers.” Lincoln Electric is well known to tradespeople. The company […]

December 26, 2023
Thomas Towing and Los Amigos Mix share their load of toys with the Unity Shoppe

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Towing companies know how to respond to a need, and Thomas Towing in Santa Barbara rallied this month to collect toys for the Unity Shoppe. They were delivered just before Christmas to replenish the shelves that had many young visitors in the last few weeks. Earlier this month, the toy collection […]

December 25, 2023
Tow companies file lawsuit alleging illegal tow operation by Detroit police

Six of the seven private towing companies contracted with the Detroit Police Department have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the City of Detroit this month accusing the department of running a fraudulent municipal towing operation. The 81-page complaint, filed on Dec. 13 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, […]

December 24, 2023
Ask Nathan: Towing With an EV, Honda's Scooter and Happy Holidays With Puppies?!

Images: Happier Camper In this week’s post What can I tow with an EV? Can I buy a Honda EV scooter (Motocompacto) without a car? Here are some puppies from Project Frodo – and they have homes for the holidays! The first question comes from a fan who wants to know if towing with an […]

December 24, 2023
The Rossmonster F550 Truck Camper Is an Overlanding Monster With a Fully-Equipped Interior

Truck campers can be a budget-friendly way of getting into mobile living, especially if you already own a truck. At the same time, you can also find fully equipped rigs that will break the bank. Today, I'm talking about one such vehicle, an overland truck camper based on the Ford F550. One of the most […]

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