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Newsletter: Tow Rescue - 2012
Excerpt from newsletter:
I shot back and did what he said. From the rear view window of the cab I could still see the officer struggling. I didn't have a weapon and didn't really have any experience arresting people, especially violent people. Still I wanted to try and help the officer. I grabbed my belt off my waist and ran out to help the officer. With the officer holding the legs, I wrapped the belt around the perpetrator's calves and tightened it. As I was doing this, a horde of police cars showed up to help. I was relieved, and grateful that neither of us were hurt. The officer thanked me and I got back in my truck heading toward the impound lot. My shirt was untucked. My hair was ruffled. I knew I was going to get asked some questions when I got back, but it was worth it.
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Newsletter: Tow Rescue - 2012
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Standing near the officer, I yelled to him asking what I could do. He looked like he was wrestling an alligator as the suspects legs continued to flail. The officer informed me that he needed me to use my radio to call for help because his radio had been busted off in the struggle with the suspect. He yelled
"Call the Chesapeake Police Emergency line and tell them that an officer needs assistance and give them the location."
I shot back and did what he said. From the rear view window of the cab I could still see the officer struggling. I didn't have a weapon and didn't really have any experience arresting people, especially violent people. Still I wanted to try and help the officer. I grabbed my belt off my waist and ran out to help the officer. With the officer holding the legs, I wrapped the belt around the perpetrator's calves and tightened it. As I was doing this, a horde of police cars showed up to help. I was relieved, and grateful that neither of us were hurt. The officer thanked me and I got back in my truck heading toward the impound lot. My shirt was untucked. My hair was ruffled. I knew I was going to get asked some questions when I got back, but it was worth it.Check out my #constantcontact newsletter
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Concerning the dangers of towing, I was reading about towmen being harangued by angry youth who were getting there cars towed. This is a new dimension, since many youth are much more implulsive than adults. Mix this is with the anger of getting towed and you could have a really dangerous situation on your hands. Click the link below to read the original story from 1011now.com
Finding Positive Towing News Stories...Not As Easy As You Might Think
I searched for a POSITIVE towing story and had a really tough time finding it. Every story that involves towing either involves rip off stories, competitive tow violence, fee reductions for towers. Not a beacon of light..so..I finally found one about a tower who saved someone's life. Here is the link..
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The Information Age And The Towing Professional
This will prevent highway tragedy, yet still allow people to work...
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I am reading about a county using background checks on towing operators. The arguments are strong for using them and not using them. On the one hand you do not want to send former felons to pick up your daughter who is stuck roadside..alone. On the other hand, once you have paid for your crime, should you never have a chance again to operate a wrecker or rollback?
The only thing I can think of is separating types of tows allowed into two classes. Roadside pickup operators would have to have clean records while maybe impound lot towers or parking violation towers would have
less stringent requirements, barring theft records of course.
This will prevent highway tragedy, yet still allow people to work...
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To Tow Or Not To Tow..
Commentary on Article from MassLive.com
When planning towing procedures, consider every possible situation..
not be the best course of action. I am reading that in Springfield, Massachusettes
you either pay your excise taxes or you face towing or the boot. What happens if:
you lose your job and cant pay
Taking away your means of transportation to get that money is not going to help
them make the money any faster. I think a provision needs to be made for hardship.
Original Article Link http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2012/02/boot_or_tow_springfields_neighbors_say_current_system_for_collecting_excise_taxes_working_fine.html#comments
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The Economy Newsletter: A Tower Perspective
One of the best parts of our newsletter is getting feedback from towers and truckers. Our last newsletter featured an article about the economy and how it is affecting everyone. Listed below is the original article:
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"It is no secret that the cost of everything seems to be going up. This includes staples like, groceries, gas, clothes, and of course, trucks. In our industry, the government approved, technology marvels that we call new trucks, cost money. Likewise, many fleets and owner operators have margins that are tightening. This brings up an important question.
What do we do to make it more affordable for truck owners to upgrade their equipment?
The quick answer is to charge more to ship products, and lower the price of trucks. I wish it were that easy. If we raise prices to consumers, the market is likely to get worse for everyone. If we the lower the price of trucks, you will get trucks that will never pass inspection. There is a potential solution, and if you are still reading at this point, it is probably not what you think.
The key is a vast increase in national employment with salaries at least over $70,000
Wait…don’t stop reading, here is how we can do this. Offer tax breaks to companies for employing a set number of new employees at $70,000 or above for a preset number of years. A large portion of the money would come back to the government in taxes, but the money being paid in salaries would take a joyride through these places:
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1. First consumers would buy cars again, pay off debt, make mortgage payments, eat out, take vacations, buy new homes, pay more for homes, so you can sell your existing home and get out from under your mortgage.
2. Wall Street would take notice as the market has a sudden infusion of cash.
3. Stocks go up, allowing baby boomers to retire because the investments in their 401k’s increased enough to give them income again (wow, what a concept).
4. The companies that supply grocery stores, car dealerships, host vacations, build machines, and build homes need goods and services shipped.
5. Consumers are making more so you can charge more. They are also receiving a steady income, meaning they more likely to keep buying regularly.
6. Goods HAVE to be shipped. Consumers are making more and you can charge more.
7. Margins for companies, including truck companies, go up.
8. The margins are there to buy that new truck(go to www.ectts.com when your ready).
9. The debt repayment is allowing finance companies to offer better interest terms to finance that new truck( again, follow instructions in parenthesis at the end of #8).
10. Part of the salary money goes back to the government in taxes BUT
11. New tax revenue is coming into the government from restaurants, stores, manufacturers, transportation companies, and of course, the revenue your making on your new carhauler or truck
I know…this is a little outlandish, even for me. But at least it is a new workable solution. The current plan is not working. We need to try something different. The Republication lifetime strategy to give tax breaks to companies with no stipulation does not mean they will hire American workers. Most of those tax break gains will just flow into the pockets of people overseas. Likewise, Democrats trying to pick the next successful company, or ‘investing’ billions of dollars that we do not have is not going to work either. Regardless of what we try, millions of Americans are going to have to have the opportunity to go back to work for wages that don’t leave them at the poverty level. If we solve this, paying for new equipment will be an afterthought."
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Bill Wishard of A To Z Towing was nice enough to send in another well written perspective on this article:
"The thought of 70,000 jobs is a start but in the towing and trucking industries the problem we have is the third parties dictating to us what we can charge to get the work. It is happening in the medical field, trucking field, body shops, and probably many others. You can not have insurance companies,brokers,and the government tell you this what we will pay take it or leave it. The guy down the street says he can do it cheaper so we will use him. There is always the guy down the street. When insurance companies dictate what they feel is a proper charge we have no chance to prosper. We can't dictate to them what we can afford for insurance. If you can't afford the rate you go out of business. Example of what is happening. A client calls a motor club and asks for a tow. The club says your memership is expired but we can help you. It will cost you 85.00. Customer agrees and pays. The tower gets called and is paid 40.00 to do the work. Now you ask the motor club or an insurance company for a raise and they can't do it . They are taking our profit and we are being enslaved by them. Enough said. Bill"
-Bill Wishard JR
A To Z Towing
Thank you Bill. Your points were well thought out and I appreciate you sending them
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Sometimes It Is Better For the Tower To Walk Away From A Tow
Walk Away…
I have another report about a Florida towman who shot and killed a man in an altercation involving the man’s car being hooked up for a tow. I do not know all the facts, but I know this.
Walk Away..Write down the plate, photograph it if possible, and try to collect
Later. Killing a man and putting yourself at the mercy of the general public in a jury trial is not worth the risk of prison time..and there is an excellent chance the jury will be filled with people with a negative image of towmen.
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From wrecked to blessed: Mom explains tow truck's inspiring message - El Paso Times
From wrecked to blessed: Mom explains tow truck's inspiring message
For Adrian Martinez, it's sometimes difficult to carry on a social conversation, especially if he does not know you.
But when you talk about his two favorite things -- the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Lakers -- his face lights up and the words flow like the follow-through on a Kobe Bryant jump shot.
"Kobe Bryant is my favorite player," Adrian said. "I like Michael Vick, too. He's a really good quarterback."
Adrian, a 15-year-old freshman at Canutillo High School, does not shy away from his admiration of the Philadelphia Eagles.
His room is painted midnight green in honor of his favorite NFL team. The walls are dotted with Eagles pendants, clocks and posters.
Like her son, Lilly Davila is not afraid to show her love for the things dear to her heart.
"I'm very proud to have an autistic child," Lilly Davila said of Adrian. "I feel totally blessed to call myself his mother."
Lilly Davila does not hide the fact that Adrian has autism. Matter of fact, Davila and her husband Luis have painted the autism awareness decal on the hood of the tow truck they own to raise awareness.
"We did it because not a lot of people understand what autism is," she said. "I get a lot of calls from people who say how proud they are because we have the autism awareness sticker on the truck. Sometimes they stop our drivers and tell them thank you for promoting autism awareness."
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City goes after tow-company license | 2011-12-20 | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com
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Indianapolis is moving to revoke the license of a prominent local towing company that officials say has violated local ordinances and elicited more than two dozen consumer complaints.
The city’s Department of Code Enforcement on Monday issued a hearing notice to Interstate/Delaware and South Towing for license revocation or suspension.
According to the city, the company, which has locations downtown on Delaware Street and on Kitley Road on the city’s east side, has not upheld requirements to post signage and to get approval from parking lot owners or authorized agents before towing vehicles. The firm received a citation for inadequate signage in late October.
Interstate/Delaware and South’s general manager, Brian Meyer, could not be reached for comment Tuesday morning.
Earlier this year, the City-County Council approved regulations to prevent companies from engaging in predatory towing practices. The new rules include caps for towing and storage fees, requirements that towing companies accept cash and credit-card payments, and 24/7 access to towed vehicles.
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Indianapolis is moving to revoke the license of a prominent local towing company that officials say has violated local ordinances and elicited more than two dozen consumer complaints.
The city’s Department of Code Enforcement on Monday issued a hearing notice to Interstate/Delaware and South Towing for license revocation or suspension.
According to the city, the company, which has locations downtown on Delaware Street and on Kitley Road on the city’s east side, has not upheld requirements to post signage and to get approval from parking lot owners or authorized agents before towing vehicles. The firm received a citation for inadequate signage in late October.
Interstate/Delaware and South’s general manager, Brian Meyer, could not be reached for comment Tuesday morning.
Earlier this year, the City-County Council approved regulations to prevent companies from engaging in predatory towing practices. The new rules include caps for towing and storage fees, requirements that towing companies accept cash and credit-card payments, and 24/7 access to towed vehicles.
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Driving A Tow Truck Is STILL Dangerous..
Tow truck driver shot in foot by gunman who didn't have parking permit
From AnnArbor.com
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A tow truck driver was shot in the foot early Tuesday by a man who was upset that his vehicle had been towed from an apartment complex because he didn't have a parking permit, police said.
Police found that a 31-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident and employee of Discount Towing had been struck once in the foot and the suspect had fled, Jackson said.
Deputies had responded to the area earlier in the night while the employees were towing the suspect's car, Jackson said. The suspect did not have a parking pass for the complex and was upset that his car was being towed, Jackson said.
"Tow truck drivers get this all the time," Jackson said. "It's common practice for them to quickly call us before things escalate."
It wasn't until the employees came back to the complex to check if there were any other cars that needed to be taken from the area that trouble started, Jackson said.
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Tow Truck Company Benefits from Illegal Activity
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KRGV.com
Reported by: Joe Augustine
Drug and human traffickers aren't alone in cashing in on smuggling operations in the Valley.
The owner of a towing company says he counts on smugglers ditching or wrecking cars to support his bottom line. Breaking the law means big business for tow truck operators in the Valley.
Lorenzo Gonzalez owns Ventura’s Towing in Pharr. He says his best customers are local police. That's where the majority of his cash flow comes from.
“Police departments, I'd say about 67 percent,” says Gonzalez.
Gonzalez says the number of police calls goes up and down. His drivers can count on a steady stream of business from Valley smugglers.
“I've gone over to the river to tow pickup trucks that they leave in the river, the ones that carry drugs,” says Gonzalez.
Every month, Ventura’s drivers tow 15 to 20 cars used for hauling drugs or illegal immigrants.
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Reported by: Joe Augustine
Drug and human traffickers aren't alone in cashing in on smuggling operations in the Valley.
The owner of a towing company says he counts on smugglers ditching or wrecking cars to support his bottom line. Breaking the law means big business for tow truck operators in the Valley.
Lorenzo Gonzalez owns Ventura’s Towing in Pharr. He says his best customers are local police. That's where the majority of his cash flow comes from.
“Police departments, I'd say about 67 percent,” says Gonzalez.
Gonzalez says the number of police calls goes up and down. His drivers can count on a steady stream of business from Valley smugglers.
“I've gone over to the river to tow pickup trucks that they leave in the river, the ones that carry drugs,” says Gonzalez.
Every month, Ventura’s drivers tow 15 to 20 cars used for hauling drugs or illegal immigrants.
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