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Towing News Now
Each week Wes Wilburn talks about the towing industry. In every episode Wes talks about the important events and latest information. Keep up to date with the latest newws stories in the towing industry.
Episodes
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How Super Sling Recovery Ropes Make Towing Safer
Steel rigging gets the job done, but it also beats up your body, your truck, and sometimes your options on scene. We sit down with Johnny from Tow Tools to get…
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The I-95 Bridge Pileup Recovery
A chain-reaction crash on I-95 isn’t just a news clip, it’s a full-scale recovery mission with lives, environmental risk, and an entire region’s traffic flow…
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How Tow Operators Can Influence DC Decisions
The towing and recovery industry doesn’t get a fair shake when the people writing policy don’t understand what it’s like to work inches from live traffic…
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Private Property Impound Done Right
Private property impound towing is one of the most misunderstood parts of the towing and recovery industry, and the stakes are higher than most people realize…
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How Tow Companies Add Revenue With Spill Response
Two hours of waiting on a cleanup contractor can turn a “good call” into a revenue-killer. We sit down with Perry Beatty of Hazmat Responder Network and Logos…
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How A Tow Truck Parade Builds Trust And Gives Back
Silence at an airport. A phone call to a parent. The kind of day you can replay in your mind decades later. We open with honest September 11 reflections that…
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Tow Operators In The Line Of Fire
Tow work is supposed to be straightforward: arrive, make the scene safer, move the vehicle, head to the next call. But what happens when the scene turns on…
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How Mobile License Plate Readers Boost Towing Revenue
License plate reader cameras have become one of the most talked-about tools in towing and parking enforcement, and not always for the right reasons. Today we…
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We Break Down The Stories Shaping Towing
A tow call can go from routine to life-threatening in seconds, and the news stories we’re seeing lately make that impossible to ignore. We start with the…
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Inside Towing’s Safety Culture And The Fight Over Fees
A tow bill is easy to complain about until you’re the one standing on the shoulder at 2 a.m. trying to get traffic moving again. We get real about the towing…
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How Spill Response Turns A Tow Call Into A Second Business
Rush-hour gridlock, a leaking saddle tank, and a stranger in civilian clothes telling the tow operator “don’t touch it” sounds like a movie scene. It was real…
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Cheaper Quotes Cost More When Safety Fails
A heavy recovery can look “easy” right up until physics, ground conditions, and rushed decision-making cash the check. We walk through a real incident shared…
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A Tow Operator Shows Us How TikTok And AI Can Work
One phone call can decide whether a tow job gets finished safely or turns into a long, expensive wait. We talk about what fast fulfillment really looks like at…
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AI Jingles And Chain Safety For Tow Operators
A tow call can flip from routine to life-changing in seconds, and this week’s stories make that painfully clear. We start by catching up from the Towing…
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Safety, Accountability, And The Stories Shaping Towing Today
A tow call can feel routine right up until it is not, and this week’s stories show the full emotional range of towing and recovery. We start with devastating…
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How The Missouri Tow Truck Association Modernizes And Fights For Fair Recovery Pay
A heavy duty recovery can look like “just a few hours” to the outside world, right up until you learn what it costs to be ready at 2 a.m. with the right…
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Inside Canada’s Towing Crackdown And The Fight Over Fair Rates
Tow trucks don’t just move broken cars, they sit at the intersection of public safety, insurance money, and human panic. That’s why our conversation with Joey…
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Louisiana Towing Bills Explained
A few lines of legislation can flip towing and storage operations on their head, especially when the public assumes the tower is always the problem. We sit…
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How A Myrtle Beach Towing Owner Pushes For A Police Tow Rate Increase
A tow contract that hasn’t changed since 2012 sounds harmless until you price a new truck, renew insurance, fuel up, and try to hire a solid driver who will do…
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You Can Get Specialty Recovery Rigging Without Guesswork
When you’re on the side of the road, the “best” towing gear is the gear that connects fast, holds right, and doesn’t make you fight it. We sit down with Wes…
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A Towed Car In Myrtle Beach Triggers An ATF Bomb Response
A car gets towed after a traffic stop. Twelve hours later, police show up at the tow yard with one message: evacuate, the vehicle may contain bomb-making…
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A Reminder of What a Great Company Cardinal Towing Is
In case you missed it.......A bold merger sets a new standard for towing safety, training, and career growth. We bring together Cardinal Legacy Towing Group…
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Snow, Socks, And 1,000 Classes Later
Frozen shoulders, tight yards, and a clock that never stops—this conversation dives into how real towing teams stay safe and sharp when the weather and the…
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Building A Rapid Spill Response Business with Perry Beatty
Roads close, fuel leaks, and everyone looks around for the team that can make the chaos stop. We sat down with Perry Beatty—a towing veteran turned hazmat…
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The Best Of.....Jeff Bauer Episode
Ready to change how a towing company grows, leads, and earns trust? We sit down with Jeff Bauer, president of Cardinal Legacy Group, to unpack how a small…
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Trailblazer Leadership Retreat Preview
Want your team to run smoother and your stress to drop? We sat down with Cardinal Legacy Towing Group’s CEO, Kurtis Barks, to unpack a simple idea with…
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Lead People, Not Tasks: Build Relationships That Drive Results
Ready for leadership you can actually use on a busy Tuesday? We sat down with Lieutenant Kyle from Wentzville, Missouri to unpack conflict resolution…
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What Happens When Competitors Train Together For Safety And Growth
The first snowstorm of the season didn’t just test trucks—it tested systems. We sat down with Justin Thomas, operations manager at Lazer Tow in Kansas City and…
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From Tires To Tow Trucks: DJ Harrington’s Journey
A single dinner turned into a platform that now reaches more than 20,000 listeners—and the story behind it is packed with grit, heart, and field-tested…
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This Conversation Reveals How Leadership Principles Turned A Small Towing Operation Into A Multi‑Market Force
A lot of folks think towing only makes the news when something goes wrong. We set out to change that story. In this conversation with Jeff Bauer, president of…
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How A 19‑Year‑Old Sold His Car And Built A Towing Legacy
Roads change, but a calling doesn’t. We sit down with Kevin Goodyear to trace a line from a 1960s Gulf station to a modern towing and recovery operation…
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Inside The International Towing Museum: Survivor Fund, Growth, And Community
A memorial reads names, but a community carries the weight. We sit down with Jeffrey Godwin to explore how the International Towing and Recovery Museum turns…
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Chattanooga’s Tow Show, Explained
Ever wonder what it really takes to build an industry event that gives more than it takes? We sat down on the floor of the Tennessee Tow Show in Chattanooga…
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From Tragedy to Training: Youth, Faith, and the Future of Towing
What if a single choice—choosing grace—could change the way we work the white line? We open with a raw reflection on public grief, forgiveness, and the quiet…
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Roadmap to 1,000: The Journey of Towing Education
What does it take to transform an entire industry through education? For Wes Wilburn, approaching his 1,000th towing and recovery training class, the answer…
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When Towing Companies Put People Before Profit, Everyone Wins
Discover the revolutionary approach that's transforming the towing industry as Megan Bruns, Marketing Director at Cardinal Legacy Towing Group, shares how…
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Mastering Modern Towing: Safety, Training, and Specialty Techniques
Michael Lard brings a refreshing perspective to the towing industry as he shares his journey from growing up in a towing family to owning Tom's 24-Hour Towing…
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Bridging the Divide: Clifton and Joyce's Mission to Unite Towing and Trucking
When the towing and trucking industries seem locked in an endless cycle of misunderstanding and tension, one Kentucky couple has found a remarkable way to…
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Bringing Accurate Towing Education to Young Readers
When Briar Roberts started reading towing-themed books to his young children, something unexpected happened – he got mad. As an experienced tow truck operator…
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The Hidden Epidemic: Youth Mental Health Crisis in America
The mental health crisis claiming America's youth has reached epidemic proportions, and it's happening in families from all backgrounds. Our recent podcast…
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The Price Per Pound Revolution
What happens when an outsider questions everything about how the towing industry has "always done things"? You get revolutionary ideas like the Price Per Pound…
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Synthetic Solutions: The Evolution of Modern Towing Equipment
Imagine a towing world where recovery equipment is 85% lighter yet stronger than traditional steel cables, and where safety hazards like deadly cable recoil…
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Trucks, Training, and Trial Attorneys: A Tower's Tale
When safety laws exist but aren't enforced, what's the real value of having them? This pressing question emerges during our enlightening conversation with…
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The Legacy of Towing: Three Generations Strong
"The impression you leave on people is far more important than what you get from them." This powerful philosophy, passed down from father to son, forms the…
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The Journey from Paint Shop to Hall of Fame Pat Winer
Pat Winer's journey through the towing industry reveals a career marked by innovation, service, and an unwavering commitment to community. From his humble…
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From Fatal Crashes to Legal Battles: This Week in Towing Industry Headlines
The dangers facing tow truck operators and the evolving strategies to protect them take center stage in this eye-opening episode of Towing News. We explore…
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Beauman's Garage Celebrates 75 Years: A Legacy of Towing Excellence
The multi-generational heartbeat of the towing industry comes alive as John Beauman Jr, Third-generation owner of Beauman's Garage in Lockport, NY, shares his…
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Merging for Excellence: The Cardinal Legacy and ATRI Story
The towing industry landscape is changing dramatically, and we're at the forefront of this transformation. In this revealing conversation, we announce the…
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Latest Towing News Around the World
Roadside dangers take center stage in this sobering exploration of the hazards facing tow truck operators worldwide. The deadly toll becomes immediately…
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The Kansas City Towing Crisis
Veteran tower Jared Innis pulls back the curtain on the economic realities of the towing industry in this eye-opening conversation about survival in a…
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Road Warriors: Facing Life and Death in the Towing Business
Tragedy struck the towing industry multiple times in recent weeks as three tow operators lost their lives while performing roadside assistance. These deaths…
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Transportation for Heroes: How Towing Companies Can Support Homeless Veterans
Wes Wilburn welcomes listeners to a deeply meaningful episode featuring a crucial conversation with Matt Milazzo, senior manager at the Tunnel to Towers…
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Hazmat Training for Tow Operators: Expanding Your Business Beyond Recovery
When a tow truck driver's head gets run over during a routine repossession, it highlights the extreme dangers towing professionals face daily. Our latest…
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What Every Towing Professional Needs to Know This Week
Every day, towing professionals face evolving challenges that demand awareness, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to safety. This episode of the American…
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Electric Future: Navigating EVs with Confidence
When seconds count in roadside emergencies, having the right information can save thousands in damages and prevent dangerous situations. The EV Clever app has…
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Beyond the Classroom: Why Hands-on Towing Experience Matters
Hands-on towing training is revolutionizing the industry, and JT Reesor is leading the charge. As a second-generation tower who operates a 75-ton rotator by…
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Consolidation in Towing: Building The Future. Special Interview with Mike Lampert
The towing industry stands at a crossroads of tradition and transformation, and Mike Lampert is leading the way forward. In this revealing conversation, the…
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SPECIAL INTERVIEW with Mike Seamon
Get ready for the Florida Tow Show this April! This year, we're excited to spotlight the incredible opportunities awaiting towing professionals at the world’s…
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Navigating the Future of Towing: Electric Vehicles, Industry Consolidation, and Combating Predatory Practices
Ever wondered how the towing industry is adapting to the rise of electric vehicles and alternative fuels? Join us as we uncover the secrets behind a successful…
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Ensuring Safety in the Towing Industry
How do tow trucks keep the Super Bowl running smoothly, while preventing chaos in the streets? Join us as we explore the unsung heroes of the towing industry…