NEW Tow Truck Pre-Trip Checklist
Why should you do it? The primary reason is we all want to sleep in our own bed at night!
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NEW A Deeper Dive into Tow Operator PPE
Who doesn’t love a well-dressed man or woman, especially when it comes to safety gear, commonly called PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)? Are we ...
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NEW Best Practice for Post Recovery or Accident. Don’t Forget a Truck Wellness or Inventory Check on your Wrecker
Let’s take a few minutes to review our post-recovery truck wellness check and maybe review our own well-being at the same time.
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Dash Cameras: Why and where they are needed.
As we all know, rear view cameras have become the norm and almost a standard option on every tow ...
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Understanding the Basics: Cone Types, Sizes, and Colors
Traffic cones are one of the most common—and commonly misused—tools in traffic control. At first ...
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Compliance Is the Answer: Billing with Confidence When Using the Firebox
As towing professionals, you operate in one of the most dynamic and demanding industries in ...
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Top 5 Mistakes When Buying a New Car Carrier
You have a lot to consider when purchasing a new car carrier for your business. Bed length, truck ...
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How To Choose & Use a Vehicle Jack
Whether you get a flat tire on the road or you want to perform basic car maintenance in your shop, ...
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How to Maintain Your Winch
Proper care can save your equipment and save you money. With the right maintenance, you can ensure ...
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Which Shackle Is Right For You?
There are so many shackles out there that it can be hard to figure out the right one for you. ...
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Chain Binders
Chains are great for cargo securement, but you need to be sure it stays tight while on the move. ...
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How to Fix or Change a Tire
When on the road, anything is possible. One of the most common issues is when you’re driving down ...
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The Right Hitch for You: Class & Style Explained
It can be a difficult decision when figuring out which trailer hitch works best for you. With a ...
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10 Tips to Maintain Your Industrial Trailer
Preventative trailer maintenance on your industrial flatbed trailer can keep your rig rolling down ...
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Limit your liability: Accurately Torque Lugnuts
Close enough is not good enough. Don’t rely on your own judgment or the sound of your impact wrench ...
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Untimely Spills Require Timely Response
A 55-gallon drum spill pierced by a forklift driver. A 150-gallon fuel tank punctured in an ...
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Motorcycle Towing: Using a Trailer or Car Carrier
Each spring, warmer weather tends to lure motorcycles out of hibernation and likely increases your ...
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Get to Know Snatch Blocks: Their Uses, Parts and Care.
Snatch blocks are essential rigging and recovery tools. Available in a wide selection of sizes and ...
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Batteries don’t like the cold weather either
Be prepared the next time your car won’t start with a jump pack from Zip’s AW Direct. We stock ...
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Add winch line power wrapping to your weekly maintenance routine
Keep the cable on your winch drum neat and tight through a weekly maintenance procedure known as ...
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Explore Lightbar Cleaning Methods & Tips
Keeping wreckers clean and professional looking is part of maintaining a good business reputation. ...
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Snatch Blocks: A Better Way to Winch
Snatch blocks are a common tool on almost every tow truck for good reason. Snatch blocks are useful ...
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How to Select the Correct Gas Can
You've all experienced road service calls where someone simply runs out of gas. The solution seems ...
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Choosing & Caring for Winch Lines
Understand the different pros and cons of different types of winch lines. Additionally, know how to ...
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Make the switch to synthetics with Zip's
The use of this recovery rope will drastically cut down on the overall weight of any truck.
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Portable Power Boosts
A dead car battery can leave you stranded. A dead phone battery can leave you without a way to call ...
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