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10/20/2023
In Tow, Distraction Means Liability
Like texting-while-driving, on-board computer systems can represent a dangerous distraction from the road.
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Road Rage in Tow
The widespread use of camera phones can inflate a single incident, and unfairly paint the reputation of an entire business.
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2 Deaths & 87 Tows at Bike Fest
Sports bike enthusiasts in St. Louis ensnared police this week, including two accidental deaths, dozens of arrests and nearly 90 bikes towed.
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Chief Accused of Blacklisting Shop
Tow owner in Penn. is suing local police chief, claiming his company has been denied tow work despite contract
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Cleveland Fights To Regulate Towing
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering allowing cities and municipalities to regulate towing beyond state law.
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Equipment & Accesories Latest Report
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Shuttle’s Tow Tundra Heads to Exhibit
Pickup that towed Space Shuttle through Los Angeles will itself now become an exhibit.
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Sonetics Clarity for Loud Locales
After 9/11, the need for clear communications among 1st responders became apparent.
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Lodar Expands U.S. Distribution
Company brings wireless remote control to winching work announces expansion into U.S. market.
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To Boot, Or Not To Boot
That is the question faced by many communities, and whether or not to get in on the act.
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Towing Technology and Computers
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Small Shops Find Social Media Profits
An increasing number of people now turn to social media platforms to find businesses.
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Shop Owner Waives Tow Via Facebook
An Oklahoma grandmother distressed about her car being towed gets Facebook response…
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GPS Tracks The Fleet
GPS has been around since the early 80’s, but only more recently became more network-available to small businesses.
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Texting Tow Warnings in San Fran
A San Francisco company is looking to connect strangers using text messages and their license plates.
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