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Get It In Gear!: Do manufacturers listen to your ideas when they design new equipment like this?
Published: 12/17/2010 by Allan T. Duffin in Equipment
(0 reviews)Enjoy Footnotes’ annual equipment issue. This first of three articles addresses the impact of customer opinion on equipment development.
Road Ready: Teaching towers to take the path to professionalism
Published: 03/01/2011 by Allan T. Duffin in Training & Safety
(0 reviews)Tower Training. We feature three articles in this special issue on education and training. We’ve talked to some of the top trainers, including Miller’s Tom Luciano, WreckMasters’ Terry Humelsine, NATA’s David Lambert, and others working to improve the professionalism of the industry.
The Towing Economy is 10-8 For Growth
Published: 02/01/2011 by Jeffrey Godwin in towPartners advisor
(0 reviews)Exciting News!!!! In this issue, Footnotes proudly presents the first of what will be a regular monthly four-page feature. towPartners has joined with Footnotes to begin publishing in each issue the now-monthly towPartners ADVISOR! The Advisor will feature advice in all areas of towing, from technical details to business operations, while offering towers everywhere the opportunity for great discounts from the many vendors who have teamed with towPartners to provide these savings to the industry.
The Stranded Customer: Should you put her in your cab or her car?
Published: 10/15/2010 by Lynn Ford in Customer Service
(0 reviews)There are questions of law, safety, and judgment on what to do with those who are standing by waiting for their disabled vehicle to be loaded. There are several options discussed here to help you make the best decision based on the situation.
Bucks For Trucks!: How to get the cash you need to stay on the road
Published: 02/01/2011 by Allan T. Duffin in Financing
(0 reviews)Bucks For Trucks is the beginning of a four-part series of articles for towing company owners on getting financing for their businesses in an era of tight money that is perhaps loosening up some. This first article gives the reader an overview of the current fiscal situation and discusses possibilities for getting the money to buy or lease that truck you need. Keep your eye on this series for the kind of advice that can help you thrive during trying times.
The Tech Men: Towers talk about some favorite new gear
Published: 12/17/2010 by Allan T. Duffin in Equipment
(0 reviews)Enjoy Footnotes’ annual equipment issue. This second of three articles features some towers’ favorite gear.
The April Fool Issue: A Funny Thing Happened At Work Today
Published: 04/01/2011 by Allan T. Duffin in Humor
(0 reviews)April Fool! Although towing is a serious business, there’s always room for a good laugh. In our lead story, towers share some of their most amusing moments, and then, throughout the rest of the issue, are jokes, jokes, and a few more jokes, all with trucking themes. We hope you enjoy our special humor issue!
Unexpected Treasures: Some very strange things found in salvage vehicles
Published: 10/15/2010 by Gary Lund in Feature
(0 reviews)Weird things are left in abandoned vehicles, and here’s the fascinating collection of one salvager who’s kept most of what he’s found. Everything from pin-up calendars to…well, you’ll find out here.
I;m Tired Of You Too!: Tough times for towers don't justify bad behavior
Published: 06/01/2011 by Scott Burrows in Customer Service
(0 reviews)Honesty, openness, quality work, a problem-solving attitude, and customer care and service are key to success in every business, and especially in towing and recovery, an industry still plagued by poor image issues mostly due to bad apples who steal towers’ business and cheat customers. Here’s a reminder that earning a reputation for ethical behavior can make all the difference in a tough business. Part 2 of 3.
What's Your Sign?: It's about more than just fancy truck graphics and logos
Published: 06/01/2011 by Allan T. Duffin in Business
(0 reviews)Having an attention-getting logo and eye-catching truck art is part of good marketing, but it is also important to know your state and community rules for sign size and wording, particularly if you are in private property towing. Here are tips for towers on smart signage.