Podcasts by Tow Business Podcast

Towing News and Scams - 114 from 2023-12-04T12:05

Our show from August 30, 2020, on workplace behavior pops up. 

More PPI news from Memphis, Tn.

ATRI's Predatory Towing Report.

SSTA supports legislation to allow additional ...

The Tow Industry is for Sale - 113 from 2023-11-20T12:44

There's a lot of news about tow companies being gobbled up by some large players. What's going on, why now?

We also revisit two recent topics and want to know if your company has seen a s...

Memphis PPI Trouble and That Big Green Toolbox - 112 from 2023-11-06T12:54

What in the world is going on at that truck stop in Memphis? We also discuss that big, green toolbox that ended up on its back and the one simple thing the owner of it could've done to prevent i...

Industry Talk - 111 from 2023-10-23T11:18

We discuss several tow industry topics we've recently heard about or found on the Tow Business and other towing pages.

Miller Industries

ERSCA

Traxero

HAAS Alert Safe...

A Little Tow Industry Drama - 110 from 2023-10-09T12:00

We all know that the tow industry is almost 100% drama free... not this episode. We've just come back from the Tennessee Tow Show and this is the first show of season 15.

Miller ...

Industry Discussion - 109 from 2023-08-28T12:00

Tow Business Podcast discusses various topics facing the Towing Industry today. We strive to put out the best business-friendly information to towers everywhere that they can consume when they w...

Harmful Insurance Tactics and AI in Towing - 108 from 2023-08-14T12:00

We discuss tactics the insurance companies seem to be using to pay us less, while they are also convincing our legislators that towers are the problem. Artificial Intelligence is entering the to...

Donate to the Survivor Fund - 107 from 2023-07-31T12:00

Tom Parbs with HAAS Alert and Lee Roberts come on the show to discuss the importance of more industry support of the Survivor Fund and different ways you can support it.

ERSCA's Legislative Efforts and More Q&A - 106 from 2023-07-17T12:00

We discuss ERSCA's current legislative efforts and fundraising program. The show then finishes with a few more questions from our Tow Business group on Facebook.

Tow Business Group Q&A - 105 from 2023-07-03T12:00

We discuss some great questions that have been asked on our Tow Business FaceBook Group recently. This is part one of a two-part series

Pros and Cons of Regulations - 104 from 2023-06-19T12:00

Nobody likes to hear about new towing regulations but can they be developed in a way that helps the entire industry? Sam Johnson with Captial City Towing comes back to discuss this from the over...

Disrupting the Industry - 103 from 2023-06-05T12:00

What will it take to bring much overdue, positive change to our industry? We could learn a lot from watching the plumbing and HVAC industries. Do we need a major disruption?

A Success Story 2 - 102 from 2023-04-23T12:00

We're back with another Success Story. Conor Gleason with Priority Towing in Arizona joins us to discuss how he went from a startup on day one to the successful fleet owner he is today. 

Tow Summit Recap 101 from 2023-04-09T12:00

Another epic Tow Summit is in the books. This was the first summit to take place on the left side of the country in San Diego and it seemed to attract many new faces. We run through the sessions...

Discussing a Tragedy - 100 from 2023-03-26T12:00

We had different plans for show #100 but unfortunately, another driver failed to slow down and move over which resulted in the loss of another tower's life. The tower was a long-time friend and ...

Getting Paid on Recoveries - 99 from 2023-03-12T13:00

As insurance companies tactics to avoid paying claims evolve, the recovery company's tactics must also evolve if we want to be able to survive in business. Our guest lays out some best practices...

Challenges of a Startup - 98 from 2023-02-26T13:00

This episode continues our discussion about startup companies. We discuss some of the challenges facing a new tower and some of the issues they need to consider when they decide it's time to add...

Insurance for Start Ups - 97 from 2023-02-13T22:39

JC Bautista with Sierra Pacific is back to discuss best practices for shopping for your first insurance policy when you start your business. This is one of the most popular questions and problem...

TRIP is Broken - 96 from 2023-01-29T13:00

We start the first show of the new season by talking about a very interesting paper that was sent to us regarding a study done by one of the "Volume Aggregators". Then we move on to why Jeff's c...

The Story of Tow Truck Wags - 95 from 2022-12-18T13:00

About six years ago Brian Wagaman left a tough part of his life behind to pursue a career in towing. Now he's here to tell the story of how he has now become towing's biggest social media star with...

Who Sets Your PD Rates 94 from 2022-12-04T13:00

We discuss several subjects including who and how are your PD rates set, supply chain problems continue, and do you have a support truck in your fleet.

End of the Year Topics - 93 from 2022-11-13T13:00

The end of the year and the holidays means there are several things towers are thinking, doing, or should be doing to finish up and head into the new year.

Industry Talk - 92 from 2022-10-30T12:00

Tow shows to flat tows, we discuss a few things from our industry

Flagman Safety - 91 from 2022-10-16T12:00

Flagmansafety.com was created to raise awareness and provide education to increase workplace safety for those who work along America's highways. Please visit flagmansafety.com, support the cause, a...

Shane Coleman - 90 from 2022-10-02T12:00

Shane Coleman explains what will be covered in the upcoming Rigging and Winching class in Atlanta in October. Then Brad and Jeff address a listener's question about training agreements

Shelli Hawkins - 89 from 2022-09-18T12:00

Shelli Hawkins plays host and we're the guests

Tow Business Podcast is your source for towing business and operations information since 2019.

Ken Rocker with Eaton/Cummins - 88 from 2022-08-28T12:00

Eaton and Cummins teamed up to develop an all-new, automated transmission that will change the way you look at automatic transmissions in class 8, heavy-duty trucks. Ken Rocker joins us to discuss ...

Industry Talk - 87 from 2022-08-14T12:00

Intercompany communication, upcoming tow shows, and why you probably need to find a hobby are a few of the things we talk about on this episode.

Insurance Shake Up 6 Months Later - 86 from 2022-07-31T17:09:21

Progressive Insurance decided to not renew any of their existing tow company policies earlier this year. JC Bautista returns six months later to describe the fallout. This isn't just a Californi...

ERSCA One Year Later from 2022-07-17T12:00:13

ERSCA has grown to have a strong national presence in a very short time. Please visit ersca.org and subscribe to our youtube channel

Industry Talk - 84 from 2022-07-03T12:00:01

We ask and answer a few industry questions. What do you do if a Youtuber approaches you? Do you allow your operators to wear shorts? These are just two of the subjects we hit in this episode

Trucksafe Consulting - 83 from 2022-06-19T12:00:22

Trucksafe Consulting at trucksafe.com help towing and transport companies stay safe and compliant in the vast, sometimes confusing world of transportation regulations. Check out their videos

Lee Roberts - 82 from 2022-06-05T12:00:13

Lee Roberts moved from England, bought a heavy wrecker, and is now one of our industry's current-day success stories. Hear the story from Lee himself

New Regulations Coming Soon - 81 from 2022-05-01T12:00:46

Maryland HB 487 just passed. Is life for Maryland towers about to get tough? Who doesn't like working long hours cleaning up someone else's cargo only to be told you must give it back whether someo...

Would You Rather (Towing Edition) - 80 from 2022-04-17T12:00:14

Would you rather work 50 years at a great company you love working for before you retire or would you rather work only ten years at a tow company you can't stand? These are some of the questions we...

Tow Company Taxes - 42 Replay from 2022-04-03T12:00:40

This is a Tax Season replay. Lacey Harner CPA is now Pathway CPA Group.

We speak with Lacey Harner of Pathway CPA Group about the proper structure and accounting basics every tow company ...

Fuel Price Solutions - 78 from 2022-03-20T12:00:30

Social media can be good or bad. Lately, some of the suggestions on how to cope with high fuel prices are bad. Jeff and Brad go through some of these terrible suggestions and then offer a few good ...

Supply Chain Issues - 77 from 2022-03-06T13:00:32

Jeremy Ervin with MHC Kenworth joins us to discuss the causes of the chassis shortage and what's being done to help. Towards the end of the show, we talk about chassis specs and how to avoid som...

Convoys and Regulations - 76 from 2022-02-20T13:00:17

There's a bit of a traffic jam in Ottowa thanks to their truckers who have simply had enough of their federal government's overreaching regulations. The push for federal regulation here in the U.S....

Tow Insurance Shake up - 75 from 2022-02-06T13:00:15

We know the towing insurance market has been pretty volatile and unpredictable over the past few years but things just got a lot worse for towers in California. JC at Sierra Pacific discusses the m...

Listener Topics - 74 from 2021-12-26T13:00:44

For the final show of 2021, we talk about a stubborn excavator, a car underwater that keeps playing hide and go seek, as well as more listener suggested topics.

Responses to Listener Suggestions - 73 from 2021-12-12T13:00:24

Jeff & Brad talk about some things going on in each of their areas and then respond to some topics suggested by listeners.

Lot Management Policies - 72 from 2021-11-28T13:00:08

We discuss how both of us handle holiday scheduling for the staff and move on to talk about different lot policies to help keep vehicles more secure and simple policies we feel may reduce the liabi...

2021 Tow Summit - 71 from 2021-11-14T13:00:41

It's no secret that both hosts are huge fans of the annual Tow Summit and the 2021 Tow Summit at Captiva Island Resort was no exception. The info you receive from the speakers as well as the side c...

Truckers Against Trafficking - 70 from 2021-10-31T12:00:52

Louie Greek with Truckers Against joins us to discuss truckersagainsttrafficking.org, what they do, and how towers can help combat the very real, very serious problem of human trafficking as it rel...

Social Media Attacks - 69 from 2021-10-17T12:00:25

We discuss the Tennessee and Midwest Tow Shows. We also talk about the increasingly likely chance that your company will become the victim of an unjust social media attack.

Please support...

Sierra Pacific Insurance Part 3 68 from 2021-10-03T12:00:56

Sierra Pacific is back to talk tow insurance. JC joins us again and points out the difference in coverage you might not know exists and why you possibly are not covered for certain loads you hau...

VHA&The Tow Summit - 67 from 2021-09-12T12:00:54

If you haven't heard about our industry's near miss with a very damaging piece of legislation you might be living under a rock. If you need info please check out our social media from a couple of w...

Industry Talk - 66 from 2021-08-29T12:00

This episode is an open discussion about several tow industry topics. Insurance caps, collections, ride-along policies, and how we deal with damage complaints are a few of the things we talk abo...

Invoice Auditing Part 2 - 65 from 2021-08-15T12:00:35

We discuss invoice auditing with Dan and Jamie from Morgan, Cohen, and Bach who have experience on both sides of the fence. Check out their unique perspective on what's going on with the recovery b...

Insurance Talk with Sierra Pacific (Ep. 2) - 65 from 2021-08-04T21:00:34

JC with Sierra Pacific comes on the show to continue the discussion about insurance and your upcoming renewal.

Invoice Auditing - 64 from 2021-08-01T12:00:28

We discuss invoice auditing with Dan and Jamie from Morgan, Cohen, and Bach who have experience on both sides of the fence. Check out their unique perspective on what's going on with the recovery b...

Questions and Answers - 63 from 2021-07-18T12:00

Jeff and Brad blindside each other with a few tow industry questions and try to answer them with no preparation. What do you think the next big towing-related innovation will be?

Selling Your Tow Company - 62 from 2021-07-04T12:00

Jeff and Brad discuss their experiences while purchasing a tow company and offer some advice according to what they've seen. The question of how to value or sell a tow company is asked frequentl...

Training Talk with ERSCA - 61 from 2021-06-20T12:00

ERSCA, The Emergency Road Service Coalition of America is leading the way in promoting training and safety in the towing industry using technology and modern techniques. When the pandemic hit th...

Online Marketing with ShopHawk - 60 from 2021-05-09T12:00

Ryan with ShopHawk joins us to discuss best practices for online review management and online marketing for towing services. Check out https://usehawksnest.com...

Insurance Talk with Sierra Pacific - 59 from 2021-04-28T13:00

We speak with JC Bautista the owner of Sierra Pacific Insurance. He offers up some great information regarding shopping for a towing insurance policy.

Surviving a Natural Disaster - 58 from 2021-04-25T12:00

Lynn Hurst with Hurst Towing in Birmingham, Alabama has and he has quite a story to tell. He walks us through his story from just before the storms hit all the way through to the present day alm...

Industry Talk and the 2021 Florida Tow Show - 57 from 2021-04-12T12:49:46

Have you noticed that owner responses to online reviews are changing? Are more people standing up to inaccurate reviews? We also talk about the upcoming Florida Tow Show.

Industry Talk and That Invoice - 56 from 2021-03-28T12:00

This show is an open talk about our industry between Jeff & Brad. Thanks to Tracker Management, Miller Industries, Auto Data Direct, and Shop Hawk for supporting the show.

HAAS Alert Safety Cloud - 55 from 2021-03-14T12:00

HAAS Alert is a service that notifies motorists of towers working along the roadway and gives them advance warning to slow down and move over. Tom Parbs with HAAS Alert explains the service, how...

Servicase - 54 from 2021-02-28T13:00

Servicase is a new service about to launch that helps pair quality customers and service providers together. It provides a way for the customer to better manage their calls, cases, and preferred...

IBIS Report - 53 from 2021-02-14T13:00

IBIS Reports take an in-depth look at the status of an industry. Revenue, growth, profit, it shows you exactly where we are at. Check out our show sponsors, Tracker Management, Miller Industries...

Owner and Lien Holder Info - 52 from 2021-01-17T13:00

If you are impounding vehicles for either a police department or private property owner you most likely have to process those vehicles as being abandoned. Michelle with ADD123.com, a show partne...

Rotator Roundtable - 51 from 2020-12-27T13:00

We discuss what makes a great Rotator Operator with Sean Van Lingen with VanLingen Towing, Torrence, California, Mike Fraser with Miller Industries in Chattanooga, and Jeff Jolley with Revalatio...

ERSCA - 50 from 2020-12-13T13:00

Our guests on this episode are from ERSCA - Emergency Road Side Coalition of America. Learn what their mission is and how you can get involved with their legislative efforts and training program...

TBP Answers the Internet Part 2 - 49 from 2020-11-29T13:00

This is the second half of answering questions sent to us and pulled from Social Media.

TBP Answers the Internet - 48 from 2020-11-15T13:00

Some listeners sent in questions and we pulled a few from Social Media and we offer our thoughts, opinions, and answers.

CAB Reports with Wichert Insurance - 47 from 2020-11-01T13:00

How do CAB Reports, your SAFER score, and other data affect your company's insurance rates

Industry Thoughts and Discussions - 46 from 2020-10-18T12:00

Most of the problems in this industry need to be discussed in order to fix them. That's what we do in this episode. We each took a few of our top subjects, complain about them, offer ideas on ho...

Pricing and Invoices - 45 from 2020-10-04T12:00

Our first show of season 6 touches on many topics in our industry

Workplace Behaviors from 2020-08-30T12:00

We discuss workplace behaviors, stress, trauma, and what we can do about them. We also have a discussion about whether or not being a First Responder is good or bad.

The International Towing Museum from 2020-08-16T12:00

What does the International Towing & Recovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee really do for our industry? We spend a little over an hour speaking with those who know. It's not just about histor...

Tow Business Accounting from 2020-08-02T12:59:31

We speak with Lacey Harner of Lacey Harnar CPA about the proper structure and accounting basics every tow company owner needs to know.

Tables were Turned from 2020-07-19T12:00

Jeff & Brad got interviewed. Matt Ruth from Tracker Management, Clarissa Powell from Tow Times, and Sam Johnson, The Blue Collar Guy ambushed Jeff & Brad with some really great questions during ...

PD Rotation Issues from 2020-07-05T12:00

So, everything would be great if you could just figure out how to get on your local police rotation. This episode might open your eyes to the fact that rotations are difficult and perhaps it jus...

Miller M100 Event from 2020-06-21T12:00

We visited the Miller plant to discuss what went on behind the scenes at the towing industry's first private unveiling of new equipment. The M100 100 ton rotator is impressive and so was the sho...

Additional Revenue with Existing Equipment from 2020-06-07T12:00

It seems like the companies that are well diversified seem to handle downturns in the economy better. We offer some ideas on how to increase revenue with the equipment you may already have.

Disaster Plan from 2020-04-26T12:00

As a business owner, you always have that what if in the back of your head. Accidents, Tornadoes, Hurricanes. We've all thought about what we'd do in case of a disaster but who saw COVID 19 comi...

SBA Relief for Towers Explained from 2020-04-12T12:00

Agero reached out and offered to have their Lead Counsel come on the show and help to explain the current SBA Programs and their requirements so towers could have a better understanding of them....

Driver Health with Dr. Dixon from 2020-03-29T12:00

Dr. Bethany Dixon, known as The Driver's Doctor from https://drivershealthclinic.com/ joins us to discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy ...

Little Things from 2020-03-15T12:00

The towing industry is tough. Each one of us can do at least one thing each day to make it easier. Challenge yourself and those around you to make the day the best it can be and increase your pa...

Controlling Insurance Costs from 2020-03-09T21:00

Wichert Insurance joins us again to discuss driver selection and other tips to help control our insurance rates. You can reach them at Wichert.com or 740-654-0532

Towing Gadgets from 2020-03-01T13:00

There are certain tools and equipment that every tower and tow truck should have. We go over some old must-haves and some new must-gets. We also discuss who should pay for them and why.

Towing Technology with HONK from 2020-02-16T13:00

Rochelle Thielen with HONK joins us to discuss the current state of towing apps as well as other technology we all depend on these days in the towing industry. Sorry, no rates are discussed but ...

Positives and Negatives from 2020-02-02T13:00

With all of the negative issues we are bombarded with daily it's nice to sometimes talk about the positive issues too. We spend over an hour talking about just that. Facebook, technology, motor ...

A Success Story from 2019-12-29T13:00

Sam Johnson came from an automotive family. Things were going great, his business was booming, then he received the death blow. Listen to how Capital City Towing not only survived but has succee...

Insurance Talk with Wichert Insurance from 2019-12-24T13:00

Towing insurance rates have increased drastically over the past few years even putting some companies out of business. Today more than ever it is important to have the best agent, the best cover...

Towing Safely from 2019-12-15T13:00

We all have a responsibility to conduct ourselves in the safest manner possible. As owners, we have a responsibility to provide our employees with safe equipment and provide policies that are bo...

Towing Regulations&Invoice Auditors from 2019-11-28T13:00

The Massachusetts State Patrol has proposed some scary new regulations that could devastate the towers in that state. We also talk a bit about tow invoice auditors, who they are, whey they exist...

Best of Season 1 from 2019-11-10T13:00

We decided to put together a show with clips from season one. 

Motor Clubs, Hiring and Retaining Employees, Towing Technology, Online Reputations, Equipment Purchasing, Insurance.

Questions and Answers from 2019-09-22T12:00

We did this a little different this time. We recorded later at night at our homes for a more relaxed show and had a lot of fun with it. Several listeners provided great questions and Brad and I ...

Miller Exclusive Warranties&Heavy Specs from 2019-09-14T12:00

Some of our friends from Miller Industries join us for a great discussion recorded at the Miller Plant in Ooltewah, Tn. These Miller Specific Warranties are just one more reason that Miller is t...

Some Employees get it, some don't from 2019-09-08T00:00

A tow operator's job involves so much more than just driving and running the controls. There is a lot of technology used today from routing and dispatching, to sending invoices and taking electr...

Specialty Tow Equipment with Axe Trailers from 2019-08-25T02:07:24

We talk about all of the specialized equipment it now takes to stay on top in the towing business. The crew from Axe Trailers joins us on-site to discuss the importance of trailers in your towin...

Operator Certification from 2019-08-11T00:00

Can an industry-wide certification program help us improve our image, income, and wages? Let's talk to Justin Cruze with WreckMaster and find out.

2019 Tow Summit with OOIDA from 2019-08-06T16:00

Join the Tow Business Podcast at the 2019 Tow Summit in Washington D.C. Tom Tedford and Bill Giorgis join the discussion about recovery fees and upcoming legislation. OOIDA has become Enemy #1 t...

Employee Pay from 2019-07-28T12:00

Last week we got the name wrong of the Maine Towing Company who just won a big court case against an insurance company, Congratulations Statewide. Are you attending this year's Tow Summit? Final...

Quick Clearance Programs S2E1 from 2019-07-14T12:00

eff, Brad, and Sean Loscalso from Superior Towing in South Florida talk about some of the ups and downs of Quick Clearance Programs. Like it or not, one of these programs is coming to a city nea...

FTS Bill Gorgis Interview from 2019-07-07T12:00

We interviewed Bill Girogis from Saginaw, Michigan at the 2019 Florida Tow Show. We discuss everything from OSHA regs to his state association and the benefits of becoming a member of The Michig...

Florida Show with Ron Meyers from 2019-06-25T13:00

Ron Meyers, owner of Pinetree Towing in Ohio joins us to talk about the benefits of joining your state tow association. If you are a serious tower it's getting hard to survive without some help....

Steve Palmer TRAA from 2019-06-17T00:00

This is from a discussion we had while at the Florida Tow Show in 2019. We discuss the benefits of joining your state and national associations as well as some motor club specific items. Steve i...

Florida Tow Show Interview Clarissa Powell from 2019-06-10T18:00

Have you ever wondered how much work goes into a tow show? Clarissa from Tow Times is one of the people who can tell you. Listen to the live interview with her from this year's Florida Tow Show ...

Insurance Talk - S1E7 from 2019-05-12T12:40

There is one day a year that each tow company owner dreads and that is the day they renew their insurance policy. We discuss how it's gotten to this ugly place and what we can all do to help con...

Managing Your Online Reputation from 2019-04-28T13:00

We start the show with a discussion about the Florida Tow Show and its new venue.

Do you have a web presence? Is it a positive web presence? Are you using a system to gather reviews? Do y...

Equipment Purchasing and Financing - S1E5 from 2019-04-10T13:00

Dillon Swaim from Blackburn Truck Equipment in Lilburn, Ga and Mike Haney from Ascentium Capital join us to provide some great information regarding equipment choices and financing. Both will be...

Towing&Technology - S1E4 from 2019-03-31T13:00

We spend forty-five minutes talking about technology and how it has helped transform our industry by helping us grasp the large amounts of data required to manage efficiently. JD from Tracker Ma...

Recruiting and Training Part 2 from 2019-03-17T13:00

We ended up cutting so much content out of our Recruiting and Retaining episode that Part 2 pretty much made itself. There is a lot of good info for employees hidden between the lines. Do you wa...

Recruiting Part 1 - S1E3 from 2019-03-03T14:00

We've all heard about the driver shortage in the Transportation Industry but it gets even worse when those drivers need a very specialized toolbox full of skills like a Tow Operator. We discuss ...

Slow Down Move Over Bonus Content S1E2.5 from 2019-02-23T13:00

Please listen and share this bonus episode about slow down move over on your social media pages and with family and friends. The key to the law's success is education. People don't know how to s...

Motor Clubs with Rex Dunn - S1E2 from 2019-02-17T17:00

Talking about Motor Clubs and an Interview With Rex Dunn from Rex A. Dunn Consulting and Towzing. Rates, free miles, GOAs and billing. Everyone complains about the clubs but are they really as b...

Tow Business Podcast Show Debut - S1E1 from 2019-02-03T15:00

Tow Business Podcast is centered around the towing & recovery industry. It features news, industry insiders and upcoming events. This episode is the show debut and gives the rundown of what the ...

S1E0: Tow Business Podcast Introduction from 2019-01-18T23:02:33

This is the introduction to season one of Tow Business Podcast. We're going to be discussing tow shows, towing shows, slow down move over and how to run your towing business better. No matter if...

Tow Business Podcast Teaser 2 from 2019-01-11T21:08:09

The New Tow Business Podcast debut's February Third. You're in the towing business but do you know your business?

Tow Business Podcast from 2019-01-03T16:01:54

Show Debut Teaser from 2019-01-02T23:22:38

The Tow Business Podcast debuts on February 3, 2019. Please join us each episode and let us help you improve your towing business.