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Innovative Solutions for Safe Vehicle Recovery 🚗💡 Accidents are unpredictable, and when they happen, damaged wheels can make towing even more challenging. Typically, a front-wheel or under-wheel lifter is used, but this often risks further damage to the vehicle’s front bumper. At TowMan, we prioritize both safety and the condition of the vehicle during recovery. That’s why our team employs dolly wheels for vehicles with broken wheels. This method ensures a smooth, secure loading and unloading process, preventing additional damage, especially to sensitive parts like the bumper. By investing in best-in-class tools and training, we’re committed to offering top-notch service, ensuring every recovery is handled with care and precision. 💪 Trust TowMan for professional, damage-free roadside assistance. #TowingSolutions #AccidentRecovery #DollyWheels #VehicleSafety #RoadsideAssistance #TowMan #InnovationInTowing #CustomerFirst

Towing Options When Stuck In A Tight Spot We all have undoubtedly needed the services of a tow truck, but have you ever considered who to call if your vehicle becomes disabled in a tight spot? Read on to learn more. When a vehicle is situated in a narrow driveway or some space that cannot be accessed by a tow truck, here is what you need to know. Reliable towing companies prepare themselves to respond safely to all types of situations by purchasing specialized equipment and learning how to use it. A tow strap is a good example of this type of preparedness. A tow strap can be attached to the rear of a tow truck and a disabled vehicle. Once secure, both vehicles move in unison to free the vehicle from the narrow space. Another piece of equipment frequently used in tight spaces is a winch. A winch is a cable with a hook at its end. The hook is attached to the disabled car and the cable tension is adjusted by the tow operator to pull the vehicle out of a difficult situation. Finally, another option is to use a dolly. The disabled vehicle is either manually pushed or driven onto a dolly that is attached to the tow truck. Once the vehicle is secured to the dolly it is pulled out into a more accessible areas where standard towing options can be utilized. We offer towing techniques to safely tow your vehicle out of tight spaces in Smyrna. Call us when specialized equipment and knowledge of tight space towing is needed. We are here to help! #NarrowSpaceTowing #SmyrnaTowing

As a company that manufacturers the lightest 4K-5.5K #TMFL in the 🌎 , it's still 2 tons hanging off the back of a #trailer ❗ #Safety is key. What's your driver checklist look like? #fertilizer #buildingmaterials #poolsupply #lumber #roofing

Hitch systems, towing packages, tongue weight, and driving permits—there’s a lot more to know about towing a trailer than just hitching up and taking off down the road. #TrailerSafetyWeek was created to equip trailer industry stakeholders with safety information they can pass on to their consumers in an effort to make roadways safer one trailer at a time. Learn more about this important safety initiative here: https://buff.ly/2xMNM8i #TrailerSafety #TrailerIndustry #KeepOnHauling #RoadSafety #TrailerTip #TrailerLife #Trailering #BringATrailer #NATM #TrailerSafetyWeek #NATMDecal #TrailerMaintenance

Are you a fleet operator? Do any of your vehicles with GVWR over 14,000 operate in California, even if not housed there? Then you need to be aware of the California Clean Truck Check program. This relatively new regulation is in place and fleets have compliance obligations that include paying permit fees and having inspections as specified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Failure to do both can lead to vehicle registrations being rejected (for CA house vehicles) or fines (for out of state vehicles subject to the rule). This regulation is different than the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule and other fleet relevant CA rules, and has a separate reporting portal. It is important that fleets familiarize themselves with the Clean Trucks Check Program and their compliance obligations. You can find fact sheets, informational videos and an FAQ at https://lnkd.in/erMVpzFc

At NATM, we stand at the forefront of trailering safety, pioneering efforts to ensure our roads are safe for everyone. As April Fool's Day brings its share of jests and pranks, let's remember that trailer safety is one area where seriousness is paramount. Whether you're a newcomer to towing or have years of experience under your belt, it's crucial to acknowledge that even minor oversights can lead to significant consequences on the road. This #TrailerSafetyWeek, we're committed to empowering you with knowledge and resources to tow confidently and safely. From maintenance tips to loading guidelines, we've compiled essential information every trailer user must #KnowBeforeYouTow. Let's make every journey a safe one by staying informed and vigilant. 🔗 Dive into our free towing safely guide and elevate your towing game today by clicking the link. https://buff.ly/2xHsw3I Together, let's drive forward towards safer roadways and industry success. Your safety is our priority, today and every day. #SafetyFirst #TowingSafely #NoJoke

Exiss Trailers and Sooner Trailers are proud to be a Trailer Safety Week ally. Trailer safety is a priority all year round, and it's important to keep safe towing on your mind whenever you get ready to hit the road. Here are a few tips to think about the next time you head out on the road with your trailer! https://lnkd.in/g6yC5z2v #TrailerTips #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety #TrailerHauling #TrailerLoading

Did you know preventative maintenance isn’t just about avoiding breakdowns? It’s about keeping drivers safe, protecting valuable cargo, and reducing costly repairs. At NWTL, we believe a well-maintained truck is a safer, more efficient truck. That’s why we prioritize preventative care across our fleet and support Owner Operators with resources to keep their trucks in peak condition. Discover how we’re leading the way in safety and reliability: Learn More https://hubs.la/Q02-9wRP0 #PreventativeMaintenance #TruckSafety #TankTrucks #NWTL #OnTheRoad #TruckingTips

I’d like to share something about towing systems that I learnt on my journey to where I am today. It is slightly technical, but easily digestible.   Regarding 70mm tow balls and 4.5t rated towing systems: they’re not all created equal. To be clear, all 70mm balls are sized at 70mm, and all 4.5t tow systems are rated at 4.5t capacity, but there is more to the story. As the old saying goes, “The devil is in the details.”   If you look closely at the components in the accompanying picture of a 4.5t tow bar, you might notice the heavy duty ball mount attached with four grade 8 bolts when only grade 5 is needed; or, the pair of safety chain holders with 13mm pins (rated at 13.5t); but, as good as those components are, I want to draw your attention to the 70mm ball.   Tow balls are rated by weight capacity, and also Dynamic Loading (written as D-value). A simple view of dynamic loading is the forced imposed on the tow ball at any moment in time whilst the vehicle is moving. Imagine a mid-sized tipper (say, 11t GVM like the one in the picture) towing a 4.5t trailer along the road and the trailer hits a pot-hole or bump in the road – the trailer will suddenly try to change direction compared to the truck, which exerts a massive force on the tow ball.   The higher the D-value of a ball, the higher the forces that can be handled. The ball in the picture is rated at 50kN, but that does not mean much to most people. To help put it into perspective, many 70mm balls sold in Australia are rated at less than half of that, so 50kN is a great rating. There is a formulae for calculating the required D-value of tow balls, and the tipper in the picture calculates at 31.33kN. The 50kN ball fitted by Bars'n'Lights well and truly covers that; but, now go back to the sentence where other 70mm balls are rated to less than half of 50kN, and it is clear that not all 70mm balls are up to the task. If you need any assistance with your towing system, feel free to reach out.

This graphic, from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, does a great job demonstrating how to measure the pushrod travel of an airbrake. Whether drums or discs, if there's a pushrod and slack adjuster, the travel needs to be measured as part of a proper driver vehicle inspection. I always preferred to do this during my post-trip inspections (except for the first day of the run, when I would do it both during the pre- and post-trip inspections). The advantage of doing it during the post-trip is that the brakes will be warm, giving a more accurate measurement as the travel is greater on warm brakes. Plus, it's closer to what an officer would see during a roadside inspection. If the pushrod travel is within specifications but just barely when the brakes are cold, there's a chance they're not compliant with warm brakes. --- Questions? Feel free to contact me. --- #safety #fleetsafetymanagement Link to resource: https://lnkd.in/dMdmxWwT