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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
Towing News NowThe Power of Networking in the Towing Field
What can you learn from a towing company that models its business after Chick-fil-A? A lot, it turns out! As we chat with Wes Wilburn, we take you behind the…
Towing News NowUnlocking the Complex World of the Automotive Industry with Matt Harvey and Frank Toms
Buckle up as we journey into the intricate world of the automotive industry with Matt Harvey and Frank Toms, the trailblazers from Auto Data Direct. These…
Towing News NowThe Art of Towing: Stories of Success and Strategy
As the founder of the American Towing and Recovery Institute, Wes Wilburn sheds light on the critical components of the industry, including training, safety…
Towing News NowRevolutionizing Crisis Response: Lessons from the Towing Industry
What happens when the tow truck comes to the rescue during natural disasters? Join us as we chat with towing industry veteran and founder of the American…
Towing News NowNavigating the Dynamic World of Towing with Wes Wilburn
Are you ready to rev up and take a rewarding ride into the world of towing? Strap in as we chat with industry trailblazer Wes Wilburn, who brings his 40 years…
Towing News NowAn Inside Look at Towing: Road Trips, Training and Tales of Resilience
Get ready to take an exhilarating journey through our recent 10-day road trip, where we braced ourselves for hands-on classes, real-world recoveries, and…
Towing News NowRon Moore Part 2 of a 2 part serious
Hybrids and EV's are the continued conversation. Tips for transporting and storing EV's are discussed
Towing News NowPart One of a Two Part Series with Ron Moore
Ron Moore "The Fire Guy" is back with Wes Wilburn with a fascinating and informational episode about the training involved in electric vehicles. Questions are…
Towing News NowRon Moore "The Fire Guy" from Texas is the guest
Ron Moore joins DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn to discuss industry events. Discussions also include training and the importance of Towers and Firefighters…
Towing News NowMike Phillips from All American Towing and Recovery
Mike Phillips from All American Towing and Recovery joins DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn. This week the discussion recaps HB 3478 and the future of training in…
Towing News NowA Best of Episode, Devon Banks from the Midwest Tow Show
A replay of the interview with Devon Banks from the Midwest Tow Show in Ohio. Devon Banks from HAAS Alerts talks about the great innovative product that's…
Towing News NowRob Miller from All-Grip, Formerly Western Sling
Rob Miller joins April Wilburn on her debut appearance as co-host with DJ Harrington. Rob Miller talks about Supply Chain challenges during Covid, Electric…
Towing News NowCody and Heather Post from Opelika, AL. are the guest
A great episode recorded at CP Wrecker with DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn in Opelika, AL, Dr. Heather Post, owner of Prime Spill Response talks about the…
Towing News NowKen Ulmer Chairman of TSSA, explains why he favors HB 3478
The problem of collecting on Tow Bills is at the heart of this conversation. The 2nd part of last weeks podcast. Joining Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington is Ken…
Towing News NowEP 100 HB 3478 a Bill proposed in Texas has generated a lot of interest
The problem of collecting on Tow Bills is at the heart of this conversation. Joining Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington are James Bennett, Mike Phillips, Jonathan…
Towing News NowEP 99 A replay from the Midwest Tow Show with James Mericle
Taking you back to last year at the Midwest Tow Show in Mason, Ohio. James Mericle talks about the ingredients in creating a successful business. A great…
Towing News NowEP 98 Training season is Here!
Wes and DJ tal about the training with Electric Vehicles as well as other important information about the industry
Towing News NowEP 97 Chris Reed from Charleston Auto is the Guest
Chris Reed, President of The West VA Towing Association explains why it is vital to your business to support your local Towing Association
Towing News NowEP 96 Bryan and Bree Rinwalske are the Guests
Bryan and Bree from Rinwalske Towing join DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn for a great interview about past and future training classes
Towing News NowEP 95 Brian Riker is the Guest
Your DOT Guy Brian Riker joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington for great information everyone in the transportation business needs to hear
Towing News NowEP 94 Michele Sukow is the Guest
Michelle Sukow joins DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn to discuss the Industry and the upcoming conferences and classes for 2023
Towing News NowEP 93 Kevin Goodyear is the Guest
Kevin Goodyear Joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to discuss the Towing Industry and the Ethics involved in running a profitable Towing Business
Towing News NowEP 92 Fred from Henry's is the Guest
Wes and DJ talk with Fred from Henry's about the importance of joining your local towing association.
Towing News NowEP 91 Stormin Norman Part 2
Stormin Norman returns for part 2 to clarify the points of price per LB
Towing News NowEP 90 Stormin Norman Horton is the Guest
Stormin Norman Horton joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to discuss charging by the LB. This is the first of 2 episodes, listen and contact Wes for your input…
Towing News NowEP 89 The Christmas Special
DJ Harrington and his wife Sheila K Harington join Wes Wilburn to share the message of Christmas
Towing News NowEP 88 Michael Laird from Tom's 24 Hour Towing is the Guest
Michael Laird joins Wwes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to discuss training and safety in the Towing Industry
Towing News NowEP 87 Mike and Lainey Phillips from All American TowingTX
Join Mike and Lainey Phillips as the chat with Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington about the growing a successful Towing Company and the importance of training in…
Towing News NowEP 86 Dale Peeler from Central Carolina Insurance
What you need to know about quality Insurance from Dale Peeler. DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn dive into the insurance business in this informative episode
Towing News NowEP 85 Commercial Free Thanksgiving Special !
Sheila Harrington, wife of DJ Harrington shares fascinating facts about the origin of Thanksgiving. Listen and Learn! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Towing News NowEP 84 James Mericle from Mericle Towing is the Guest, Midwest Tow Show
James Mericle from Mericle Towing out of Shreveport, LA. Talks about the family of towing and what it takes to run a successful business. Treat your employees…
Towing News NowEP 83 Brad Custer from the Midwest TowShow
This episode will light up your life and keep you safe! Brad Custer from Custer Products joins DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn from the floor of the Midwest Tow…
Towing News NowEP 82 Devon Banks from Haas Alerts
Devon Banks joins the podcast to talk about the benefits of using Haas Alert.
Towing News NowEP 81 Live from the Midwest Tow Show with guest Michelle Sukow
The 2nd of several interviews recorded from the floor of the Midwest Tow Show in Mason, Ohio. This interview features Michelle Sukow, owner and operator of HDM…
Towing News NowEP 80 Live from the Midwest Tow Show
Recorded live at the midwest tow show in Mason, Ohio, Daylan Zartman, DJ Harrington and Mike Faser join Wes Wilburn to discuss Electric Vehicles and the Tow…
Towing News NowEP 79 Bob Nelson and Richie Guttman Jr. from Jerr-Dan are the guest
Bob Nelson and Richie Guttman fro Jerr-Dan are the guest. They discuss the company, safety and training in this episode
Towing News NowEP 78 Rob Miller from Western Sling/All-Grip
Rob Miller from Western Sling/All Grip joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to talk about Supply Rigging Products. Rob will also be at the Midwest Tow-Show in…
Towing News NowEP 77 Mike from Tom's 24 Hour Towing
Mike from Tom's 24 Hour Towing in Elkhart, Indiana is the guest. DJ and Wes also discuss upcoming classes and the Ohio Tow show in September
Towing News NowEP 76 DJ & Wes Talk Towing
Safety, Training Classes, and news of the industry is covered in this episode
Towing News NowEP 75 Johnny Grant Part 2
Johnny Grant, 82, a lifelong veteran of the towing industry walks us through the history of various towing jobs and the evolution of the industry. Fascinating…
Towing News NowEP 74 Andrew Boeppler from TRAO is the Guest
Andrew Boeppler joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to discuss the upcoming training events as well as other important information about the industry
Towing News NowEP 73 Jonny Grant is the Guest
One of the few people to work both in the factory building tow trucks and working as a tower is the guest. Johnny Grant joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to…
Towing News NowEP 72 Social Media Episode
Mo Timco joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to discuss the work Mo Timco does in covering all the news related to the towing industry.
Towing News NowEP 71 Fuel Cost and How to save at the Pump.... this is Worth Repeating
American Towing wanted to make sure you are given the opportunity to revisit this episode in this time when saving at the pump is so important
Towing News NowEP 69 Brian and Brianna from Rinwalske Towing are the guest
Brian and Brianna return for an update on the towing industry, including recent and upcoming classes. Introducing Purpose Wrecker as a new sponsor
Towing News NowEP 68 Craig Reed President of the West VA Towing and Recovery Association
Craig Reed President of the West VA Towing and Recovery Association joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to discuss a variety of topics including the importance…
Towing News NowEP 67 Jared Varnado Interviews Nile Vincent from The Towing Museum
Jared Vincent is the guest co-host with DJ Harrington and interviews Nile Vincent from the Towing Museum located in Chattanooga TN
Towing News NowEP 66 Special Announcement, News, Classes
Wes jumps in and releases this special podcast with important information about EV training,
Towing News NowEP 65 Tom Luciano is the Guest
Tom Luciano joins the show to discuss the status of the industry and Tommy's Kids
Towing News NowEP 64 Joey Gagne of Abrams Towing from Toronto Canada is the guest
Joe Gagne joins DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn to talk about the Towing Industry, Electric Vehicle Training and much more
Towing News NowEP 63 SPECIAL EDITION The Cost of Fuel and tips to Save at the Pump
Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington talk about what towers across the country are doing to save money at the pump. April Wilburn, in house Producer and Wife of Wes…
Towing News NowEP 62 Dennis Richards and The Florida Tow Show
Dennis Richards joins Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington to talk about the Florida Tow Show and the latest developments in the Towing Industry
Towing News NowEP 61 Bob Gorman, President of Empire State Towing and Recovery Association
Bob Gorman Joins Wes Wilburn to talk about training and the upcoming ESTRA show

Towing News NowEP 59 Brian and Brianna from Rinwalske Towing are the guest
Brian and Brianna from Rinwalske Towing out of El Mira New York are the guest they talk about the upcoming training classes and the history of Rinwalske Towing.
Towing News NowEP 58 Wes Wilburn, Live in the Studio
Wes Wilburn stops into the Podcast Studio on his way to Opelika, AL for training. DJ and Wes discuss many important informational and educational topics
Towing News NowEP 57 Training is Discussed
DJ Harrington and Wes Wilburn talk about training and the upcoming classes scheduled across the country
Towing News NowEP 56 Part 2 Paul and Hunter Stephens
Father/Son team, Paul and Hunter Stephens discuss Electric Vehicles. They also discuss this past winters snow storm and how they participated in the clearing…
Towing News NowEp 55 Paul and Hunter Stephens are the guests
Paul and Hunter Stephens from Coleman Motor Company , join Wes Wilburn and DJ Harrington
