World`s Largest Tow Show - American Towman Exposition
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World`s Largest Tow Show - American Towman Exposition
AMERICAN TOWMAN EXPOSITION World’s Largest Tow Show EXHIBIT ROSTER 800 Rescue 911 Nationwide “vanity” number that gives small and medium sized businesses that big brand image to help increase company’s profits. AAA AAA provides for prompt, reliable service to nearly 52 million members and commercial customers. Access Tools A leader in lockout tools, serving the car opening industry with pride since 1986. Alliance of Automotive Serv. Providers of PA The largest auto aftermarket repair association in Pa., serving mechanical, collision & towing businesses. Allison Transmission The leading manufacturer optimized to deliver automatic transmissions for the best combination of performance, reliability, durability, fuel efficiency and driveline protection for the specific vocation/duty cycle. Allstate Roadside Services Join one of the industry’s largest volume dispatch networks equipped with easy fast payment technology. AmeriDeck Manufacturer of the safest, easiest towing system for motorcycles that will load at ground level. American Express Open Small business financial products. American Towman Magazine Towing’s premier publication now in its 35th year. American Towman Standards Authority Rates towing operations for professional standards. Anchor Graphics Your one-stop shopping for all your towing printing needs. Specializing in the towing industry for 15 years. Astralease Associates Financial services designed to assist tow owners in the purchases of their tow vehicles. Asurion Roadside Assistance Since 1994, North America’s largest provider of wireless-based roadside assistance. Atlantic Emergency Solutions A full-line Jerr-Dan distributor of light, medium and heavy-duty tow truck vehicles in Manassas, Virginia. Atomic LED An LED light with a factory fit that is brighter & safer. Auto Data Direct Provider of vehicle title searches, certified liens, processes claims on lien letters for the professional tow operator, VIN decoding, and Enhanced Vehicle Description Services. AW Direct November 17 - 20, 2011 40 • October 2011 - TOWMAN.COM The largest national warehouse distributor of more than 4,000 parts and accessories to the tow business operator. 2011 EXHIBIT ROSTER An alphabetical listing of Exhibitors (as of September 4th) B/A Products Co. Creditors Specialty Service Federal Signal Manufacturer of chain, web, wire rope and accessories for the towing and auto transport industries. A professional collection agency that proudly serves the towing industry. Leading manufacturer of emergency amber light bars for the towing industry. Cross Country Automotive Services Flash Equipment Bad Dog Tools Largest and leading provider of integrated vehicle and driver programs in North America, provides roadside assistance, VIMS, motor clubs, telematics, technology services, marketing services. Offering a complete line of LED lights including light bars, mini-light bars, beacons, and traffic arrows, vehicle work and scene lights, back up camera and obstacle detection systems. Crouch’s Wrecker & Equipment Sales FleetNet America Since 1989, offers sales and support of Miller Industries tow trucks and tow accessories including Century, Challenger, Vulcan, Eagle, Holmes, Champion, and SP 8000. Locations in Tennessee and Florida. A third-party vendor management company that coordinates emergency roadside service and maintenance management service and offers Select Towing & Recovery Program addressing non-consensual towing and incident management. Offers a wide range of carbide-based tools for drilling and cutting. Bailey’s Towing An innovative company delivering new and exciting tow accessories to the towing industry. Beacon Funding Corp. For over 20 years, Beacon has provided truck financing solutions to new and established businesses throughout the U.S. Beacon Software Developer of dispatch, management systems integrated with the internet including, digital dispatch, internet paging, internet vehicle location, internet mapping, job tracking, job scheduling and employee efficiency reporting. Blades Tow Right Manufacturer of corded and 2.4GHz wireless tow lights, including wide load, light duty and flashers. Custer Products Limited High-quality safety lighting. LEDs and mounting brackets. Dangelo Dew-Eze Manufacturing The preferred provider of clutch pump kits to the tow truck industry. DG Towing Equipment A Kentucky-based used auto parts marketplace. Century, see Miller Industries DP Winch/TWG Chester Point Programs Exclusive insurance programs for the towing and automotive aftermarket industries. Chevron, see Miller Industries Clean Planet HazMat cleanup supplies for accidents. Code 3 A leading emergency lights manufacturer with an array of amber light products for the towing industry. Manufacturer and distributor of premium polishes, waxes, buffers, specialty kits, cleaners and microfiber cloths. Custom-built heavy duty wrecker manufacturer. Authorized distributor of Dynamic Towing Equipment; seller of tow parts, accessories and safety lights. Car-Part.com Flitz International Supplier of hydraulic winches, gearing and electronic solutions for the towing and recovery industry. Dual-Tech Manufacturer of Dual-Tech carriers, dual-line side pullers, self loaders, wreckers and OEM Nomar parts. Dynamic Towing Equipment and Mfg. Offers a full line of self-loading wreckers and carriers with three-year warranty. East Penn Carrier and Wrecker Sales Ford Commercial Truck Leading manufacturer of light and medium duty trucks featuring the Super Duty, and F-350, 450, 550, 650 and 750 cab and chassis models for all applications. Free State Nam Knights Non-profit organization benefiting veterans. Gaither Tool Invents and manufactures convenient tools and systems needed to service and maintain tires and wheel assemblies. GEICO Motor club and provider service program. GM Commercial Fleet Offers wide range of Chevrolet and GMC light and medium duty pickup trucks and chassis. Gulf Atlantic Supply Supplier of safety wear apparel: reflective shirts, vests, jackets, outer wear and more. Distributors and manufacturers of quality custom-built and designed towing equipment and service vehicles. H.K. Carr & Assoc. Distributor of emergency safety lights. Excel Sportswear Condor Products Specializing in silk screen printing of t-shirts and sweatshirts as well as a variety of outerwear clothing. Dealer of trailers from Talbert, Landoll, XL Specialized, and Trail King. Commercial Safety Services Manufacturer of tow accessories for motorcycle towing and hauling. Convoy Technologies A leading supplier of dependable and highquality vehicle surveillance systems for the fleet industry. Copart Auto Auctions Sells more than one million vehicles each year through VB2, its patented two-stage internet sales technology. Emergency response training & consulting. Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Happy Feet by Life-Time Ventures Fluid-filled insoles for shoes and boots. Extreme Toys Specializing in toy trucks and tow trucks for all ages since 2004. Eye3Data Leader in Digital Surveillance solutions introduces its new Standalone DVR featuring 2-way audio, multi-site remote live-monitoring/playback,and up to two Terabytes of storage. Easy to use remote control based Graphical Interface. Harrison Hydragen Leading manufacturer of hydraulic generators with over 40 years of experience. Hella, Inc. Developer and manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. online registration @ atexposition.com TOWMAN.COM - October 2011 • 41 EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS *Highlights includes Exhibitors who submitted material by print deadline. AAA Real Savings for the Real World AAA affiliates enjoy exclusive savings & benefits to help lower operating costs and increase profits. EXHIBIT ROSTER HiVisPriceSaver.com Lowest-priced online distributor of high-visibility apparel. ANSI-107 jackets, vests, shirts, gloves and rainwear. Hino Motor Sales USA Leading truck builder of medium duty diesel and hybrid conventional trucks. Access Tools One-Hand Jack Set Holmes, see Miller Industries The best selling one-hand jack set will open most vehicles quickly, safely and effectively. IGTC Provider of truck and commercial insurance for the tow businessman. Illumination Promotions Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of PA Association Membership and Benefits Membership in a trade association supporting the needs of towing and auto aftermarket repair shops. A promotional product and creative communication solutions company providing ideas that make you shine. In The Ditch Towing Products Allstate Roadside Services Join one of the industry’s largest volume dispatch networks equipped with easy fast payment technology. American Express Open Small Business Financial Products. AmeriDeck Loads two full-dressed motorcycles or a trike from ground level. The worlds leading manufacturer of dollies & equipment to make towing operators jobs easier. Insight USA Insight USA’s StreetEagle GPS Tracking provides real-time management oversight to companies with a mobile workforce. I. A. A. Remarketing Division IAA will sell towed and abandoned vehicles at our auctions, freeing space on your lot and earning you extra revenue. Integrated Vehicle Equipment Leasing Financing programs for tow truck purchases. Atlantic Energency Solutions Jerr-Dan HDL 1000/530 The Jerr-Dan HDL 1000/530 50-ton independent wrecker features SRS recovery system conch boom and deck winch. Int’l Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum Only tow truck museum in the world, Hall of Fame and Wall of the Fallen. Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing Towing and Transport Parts and Accessories Offers financial services for truck purchases & leasing. Complete line of towing and auto transport parts and accessories. Jerr-Dan B/A Products Co. For more than 30 years, Jerr-Dan has been the world’s largest single-nameplate manufacturer of quality towing and recovery vehicles. Bailey’s Towing Accessories Junkyard Dog Industries/ESI Equip. Scotch and Snatch Manufacturer and distributor of vehicle stabilization and management systems. Compact chainless scotch block and wheel chock system for improvingstability during recoveries. USA Made. JunkMyCar.com Make offers on cars to sellers nationwide. Use the cars for scrap, parts or resale. Beacon Funding Corp. Get Credit Approved Stop by and we can provide you with a real-time payment estimate and/or credit approval. Kalyn Siebert Manufactures sliding-axle trailers specifically designed for th towing industry. Keyless Ride Chester Point Programs Chester Point Insurance Program An insurance program developed to provide protection for the exposures faced by today's towers. 42 • October 2011 - TOWMAN.COM Keyless vehicle entry products. Landoll Corp. A vertically integrated and diverse organization offering specialized machinery. EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS Convoy Technologies JPP4X Extreme Monitor Quad display with DVR, motion-detection surveillance, 10-G shock rating and a five-year warranty. Custer Products Limited Dew-Eze Manufacturing 10-watt LED Strobe Light Clutch Pump Kits LED, HID and halogen lighting DC. Industry-leading clutch pump kits for current-year model trucks. Dual-Tech Dual-Winch Side Puller Side puller features dual-remote winches and hydraulic stiff legs. Optional air release. Dynamic Towing Equipment and Manufacturing Dynamic T180 Rotator Car carrier with wheel lift; rotates 180 degrees to recover in all environments and situations. EXHIBIT ROSTER Lift And Tow Quick and accurate retractable towing systems including the Z-Series, 5 Series and 3 Series models. Lodar Hand-held remote control devices for tow trucks. Lynch Chicago Miller Industries distributor. Service and parts on all makes and models of tow trucks. Martens Johnson Insurance Agency For more than 25 years our agency has offered a full range of commercial insurance solutions. Matheny Motors Full line Miller Industries distributor: Ohio, West Virginia, No. Virginia. Parts, service and experienced sales staff. Matjack International Wreckers Complete line of inflatable cushions and air bags for all types of recovery scenarios. MFR Express Distributor of hooks, chains & tow accessories. Extreme Toys Kenworth T660 Car Carrier Brand new and super cool, this SpecCast 1/64-scale car carrier is a must-have. Miller Industries Towing Equipment See the latest in towing and recovery equipment from the world leader, from light-duty to the latest in rotators from Century, Vulcan, Chevron and Holmes. Minute Man Manufacturing Flitz International Heavy-Duty Truck Polishing Kit The original Slide-In wheel lift company and home of the new Minute Man XD. Clean and shine your truck with Flitz’s amazing buff ball, polish paste and wax protectant. Muncie Power Products Gulf Atlantic Supply Reflective Shirts Short and long sleeve, reflective safety-wear shirts. Manufacturer of Power Take-Offs and hydraulic system components including pumps, valves and reservoirs. National Automobile Club Offers Emergency Roadside Assistance through a nationwide network of contractors. National Fleet Products Plastic fenders for trucks and trailers. Happy Feet Happy Feet fluid-filled insoles massage, cushion and absorb impact. They are machine washable and guaranteed for one year. National Insurance Brokerage of NY Insuring customers in the towing industry for over 20 years. National Motor Club Nationwide auto and RV motor club services. HiVisPriceSaver.com Class 3 Insulated Bomber Jacket/Convertible Vest Nation Safe Drivers (NSD) ANSI-107-2004 Class 3 insulated jacket with removable sleeves, 100-percent waterproof, 3M Scotchlite reflective tape for $39.95. Navistar/International Trucks Illumination Promotions Make your company shine with this ballpoint pen/light with chrome trim and side-action light. Founded in 1962. A motor club with a fresh new attitude. From the medium duty Terra Star to the heavy duty Lone Star, a complete product offering of medium to heavy duty cab and chassis. NBB Controls Designs & manufactures wireless remote controls for most mobile hydraulics & industrial applications. TOWMAN.COM - October 2011 • 43 EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS EXHIBIT ROSTER Insight USA NGV America StreetEagle GPS Tracking with Garmin Integration National association of the natural gas-powered vehicle industry providing fleet operators technical, analytical and implementation expertise. Provides real-time GPS tracking, route dispatching, customized two-way messaging, driver status updates and vehicle navigation. NRC Industries Insurance Auto Auctions Save Space, Get Money Fast Manufacturers of heavy recovery equipment, the Slider System, Slider rotators and car carriers. We sell towed and abandoned vehicles at over 160 IAA auction locations. Olson and Company Axle caps, axle covers for all types of trucks. PDSI (Professional Dispatch Services) In The Ditch Towing Products Traveling Speed Chock Helps prevent vehicles from rolling off the carrier if the winch breaks. Dispatch services for professional tow operators. Penny Pockets Embroidered jackets, digitally printed T-shirts, sweat shirts and dress shirts. Pep Express Parts Jerr-Dan Booth will feature light, medium, and heavy duty wreckers and carriers. Quality name-brand parts, tires and equipment; financing available to those who qualify. Permco Hydraulics Hyraulic pumps for the towing systems. JunkMyCar.com Offers a fast and easy way to get an instant offer for a car. Kalyn Siebert Phoenix USA Junkyard Dog Industries/ESI Equipment Vehicle stabilization and lifting products. Sliding-Axle Trailers Sliding-Axle Trailers specifically designed for the towing industry. Landoll Corp. 855 and 455, 55-ton Trailers No. 855: detach trailer for heavy equipment; loading height is 19.5”. No. 455 traveling-axle trailer has a centralized grease system. Lodar Two-Function Wireless System and Actuator Wirelessly activate your hand levers using this integrated kit. Chrome accessories, wheel simulators, billet grilles, lights, and tool boxes from the leader in quality towing accessories. Photo Card Specialists Producers of promotional products from your photographs, business cards, calendars, greeting cards, clocks, postcards, etc. Pierce Sales Official U.S. distributor of Lodar wireless remotes. Also specializes in winches, accessories and truck conversion. Pillow Protection No more damage to undercarriage while towing. Pan Pillow an inflatable bladder attaching to the wheel lift creating a durable, yet flexible barrier between the wheel lift and undercarriage of the towed vehicle. Miller Industries Towing Equipment Power Arc Vulcan Intruder II Complete line of safety lights. The Vulcan Intruder II features improved visibility, a new hosetracking system and a new patent-pending crossbar design for easier hookups. Powerhouse Industries The leading East coast innovator in truck, bus and plant jumpstarters for the past 20 years. Prime Industries Minute Man Manufacturing Minute Man XD Slide-In Wheel Lift The Minute Man XD offers all you know and love about the HDH, now with more reach, durability and maintenance. Provides stainless steel wheel simulators and LED lights and hub covers. Pro-Vision Video Systems Rear view and DVR-recorded camera systems. Progressive Commercial Insurance Muncie Power Products Towing insurance programs for the tow business owner. PTO for Ford automatic transmission Purpose Wrecker Sales Muncie’s No. FR66 PTO offers maximum power, easiest installation and quieter operation for Ford’s Super Duty. Distributor for Miller Industries equipment. Specializing in heavy-duty, new-used (“NUsed”) towing equipment. 46 • October 2011 - TOWMAN.COM EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS EXHIBIT ROSTER Quest Towing Services Motor Club Emergency Roadside Services (ERS) programs for contract towers. Explore territory opportunities. Sign up to become a service provider or meet your field manager. RAM Trucks/Chrysler Fleet Operations Nation Safe Drivers (NSD) Committed to serving your fleet and becoming your ideal business solution. Manufacturer of the RAM 3500, RAM 4500, and RAM 5500 medium-duty truck chassis. National Fleet Products Plastic Fenders Plastic fenders for rollback truck beds. Ram Trucks / Fleet Dodge & Pritchard Dodge National Insurance Brokerage of NY Insurance for Towing Industry Commercial and general liability, on-hook, worker's compensation, transporter/dealer plates & more. Navistar International International WorkStar See the International WorkStar equipped with a 20,000 lb. industrial carrier that lets you work harder, smarter and more efficiently. NRC Industries Dealers of RAM 3500, RAM 4500, and RAM 5500 medium-duty truck chassis. Ramsey Winch Ramsey Winch manufactures a broad line of planetary- & worm-gear industrial winches. Ranger SST Integrated dispatching, GPS tracking/mapping, two-way mobile messaging, impound lot management and link to QuickBooks. Composite Sliding Rotator RC Industries The 4050 CSR from NRC is a good choice for customers who want a sliding rotator with good looks and proven high-performance record. Complete line of durable tool boxes for tow trucks. Recovery Billing Unlimited Penny Pockets Embroidered Jackets with Your Truck Embroidered jackets, digitally printed T-shirts, sweat shirts and dress shirts. Program on how the professional tower can maximize and streamline filing of accident reports with insurance companies for quick & easy receipt of receivables. Recovery Specialist Insurance Group Tow truck insurance programs. Pierce Sales Threaded Twist Locks Pep Express Parts Battery and Battery Tester Program Pierce twist lock plunger pins now come in a threaded version. Show specials on batteries and test equipment. Road America – A Mapfre Co. 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, accident and secondary towing. Fast online billing and direct deposit technology. Dispatch services and motor club programs. RMP Powertrain Solutions Purpose Wrecker Sales Prime Industries Purpose Wrecker “NUsed” LED lights Used heavy-duty chassis with Our LED lights will make your truck new Century heavy-duty wreckers. shine and be much more visible. Ranger SST Visual Dispatch Visual Dispatch integrates truck type location and availablility. One more call per day, per truck 1800 RESCUE 911 The most powerful, easy-to-remember toll-free number in America. Exclusive territories, as low as $20 per month. Road America – A Mapfre Co. Interstate Battery Systems of America Interstate Battery national account program offering mobile battery services to customers while maximizing provider profit. 48 • October 2011 - TOWMAN.COM New and remanufactured truck engines, Allison automatic transmissions, starters and alternators and HD manual transmissions. Robert Young Wrecker Sales Distributor of NRC tow trucks as well as a complete line of towing accessories and parts. ROI Protective Tapes Safety tape products for towing and collisions. R-O-M Corp. Provides compartment access solutions: roll-up doors, cargo trays/slides and LED lightbars. Rontan Signals Manufacturer of warning lights, providing innovative solutions for the tow market. Rush Towing Systems Distributor of the complete line of Jerr-Dan tow trucks including carriers and wreckers. Safetyline Domestic, off-shore, custom, heavy-duty Hi-Vis safety outerwear. EXHIBIT ROSTER EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS Safety Vision Digital mobile video surveillance and rear camera video solutions to protect both driver & fleet. R-O-M Corp. Roll-Up Doors R-O-M Roll-Up Doors allow you to work safely, are easy to operate and proven tough. Serv. Station Computer Systems (SSCS) An integrated management system including digital dispatch. Signal Vehicle Products/Star Headlight Rontan Signals Attack Lightbar Rontan Signals’ new Attack Lightbar provides a new look with “Wide E” technology. Safetyline Back by popular demand, we are bringing the 645 Series of jacket back into production. A wide range of light products including strobes, warning lights, Star Headlights. Slick Top Solutions Distributor of complete line of emergency light products from Code 3, Whelen, and PowerArc. SoundOff Signal Manufacturer of its emergency warning lights. Safety Vision Route Recorder 4CSDSS Rugged, compact, solid-state four-camera MDVR with GPS, speed tracking and recording, and wireless download capabilities. Sovereign/Santander Finance programs for AAA contractors & Miller Industries equip.,merchant card processing offers. Spill King SSCS Absorbent for roadway spills. Digital Dispatch A call-taking dispatching system with storage lot management complete bookkeeping system that provides A/R, commissions, vehicle history and inventory control. Starlight Lighting Equipment Starlight Lighting Equipment Committed to the latest technology, research and innovation. Focus on product excellence and customer service. Steck Manufacturing Co. WiFi Wireless Tow Lights State-of-the-art WiFi technology, eye-catching and extremely user-friendly. All new. Steck Manufacturing Co. 4th Wheel Loader Safely load and secure a vehicle with broken ball joints on a rollback wrecker. Unlock cars in seconds without damaging car doors with Steck’s BigEasy Lockout Kits. Stertil-Koni Heavy-duty vehicle lifts, including wireless mobile lifts, platform lifts, parallelogram lifts, in-ground lifts and two-post lifts. Super Springs Int’l Overload suspension springs. Superwinch Complete line of winches. Talbert Manufacturing Talbert Manufacturing Sliding Axle Series Manufactures a wide variety of heavy haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment to meet customer specifications. Talbert manufactures 35- to 50-ton, 48’ to 53’ two- and three-axle traveling-axle trailers that are engineered for the towing industry. Time-Out Seated Massage Corner Seated Massage Three locations throughout the exhibit hall. TCF Equipment Finance General equipment finance company and a subsidiary of TCF National Bank; provides a range of financing options for the tow truck industry. Tech International Manufacturer and distributor of tire repair and wheel service products. Teletrac TIS / Transportation Info Systems Management software and GPS tracking. Nationwide network offering GPS tracking. The Insurance Professionals Commercial tow truck insurance programs. towPartners sureFleet Maintenance Software sureFleet provides tracking of all your fleetmaintenance, fueling, work orders, reporting and more. 50 • October 2011 - TOWMAN.COM The Johnston Insurance Group Tow truck insurance. EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS towXchange EXHIBIT ROSTER Time-Out Seated Massage Corner Seated massage covers back, shoulders and neck with some attention to hands and feet. TOPS Towing Management Software Call tracking, dispatch, inventory, lien, auction, tow tickets, billing and reporting; 18 million and counting. TIS / Transportation Info Systems Management software and GPS tracking. TNT Insurance Agency Trail-Eze Trailers TE80DGBUS Tow truck insurance programs. With a 22” deck height, the TE80DGBUS is manufactured to haul buses, coaches and construction equipment. TomTom Work Nationally distributed GPS products. Tow Dawg Software Tow management software including dispatch by text, lot/lien mgt., accounts receivable & much more. Transfer Flow 50-gallon Refueling Tank Transfer Flow’s 50-gallon refueling tank is DOT-legal for gasoline and comes with refueling pump, hose and nozzle. Towing.com Internet advertising for tow companies. Lists more than 10 sites including Towing.com & RoadsideService.com Traxxis GPS Solutions TomTom Business Solutions Towlot.com GPS tracking, dispatching and navigation system, integrated with Beacon Software and endorsed by Cross-Country Automotive Services. Lightining round, on line auction sight for towers. towPartners Offers cost savings & benefit programs including Aramark, Sprint, insurance, towSearch & more. Trinity Transportation Services Insurance Packages Insurance agency offering total packages for the tower and professional recovery specialist. Truck Country Freightliner Freightliner Coronado Severe Duty Powered by a Detroit Diesel engine and has the Jerr-Dan 35-ton wrecker body. TowWithRope.com Offering the best that technology has to offer to ensure the next tow is safer and easier with the strongest splices and safest rope on the market. towXchange towXchange offers the TOPS towing management software serving towers and the customers they serve. Trucker’s Guide Truckersguide.net This website contains information on truck repairs, mobile services, towers and tire services in Canada and Northern U.S.A T.R.A.A. Towing and Recovery Association of America National Association for the towing industry T.R.P.M. Towing & Recovery Prof. of Md UD Trucks North America UD2300LP State Association of Maryland. The UD2300LP, by UD Trucks, represents the Ultimate in Dependability for tow operators across the nation. Tracker Management Systems Computer & management systems for the professional tow operator. Trail-Eze Trailers Manufacturer of custom-built equipment-hauling trailers since 1963. “Built to work like you do.” Whelen Justice Towman’s Series Super-LED Lightbar The Justice Towman’s Series Super-LED Lightbar provides powerful warning light and years of reliable service. Transfer Flow Manufactures aftermarket and OEM fuel tank systems for the automatic industry. Transit Pros With a click of a mouse, we arrange for transportation of a company’s off-lease assets from the client’s yard to location of choice by negotiating on a company’s behalf with professional towers nationwide. Wireless Matrix FleetOutlook Fleet mapping and tracking, vehicle bread crumb, two-way communications and alerts, all in one system. 54 • October 2011 - TOWMAN.COM Traxxis GPS Solutions Specializing in providing businesses with wireless vehicle location, tracking & fleet management solutions. November 17 - 20, 2011 EXHIBIT ROSTER Travis Barlow Insurance Network With Experts Offering tow business owners an array of commercial insurance programs. Trinity Transportation Services Insurance agency offering total packages for the tower and professional recovery specialist. Truck Country Freightliner Freightliner new truck dealer and Jerr-Dan distributor. Trucker’s Guide A service guide and website for carriers, dispatchers & drivers of Canada & Northern U.S.A. UD Trucks North America UDNA is the distributor of medium-duty diesel truck chassis manufactured by UD Trucks in Japan. United States Auto Club, Motoring Div. (USAC/MD) Emergency roadside service provider to heavyduty trucks, automobiles and motorcycles. USFleetTracking GPS management system partnering with towXchange. Virgo Fleet Supply Supplier of chrome accessories, lighting and tow equipment. Vulcan, see Miller Industries Warn Industries A leading manufacturer of planetary & worm winches. West End Service A complete line distributor of Miller Industries’ Century, Vulcan, Challenger, Holmes and Chevron tow trucks. Whelen Engineering Manufacturer of warning light systems; technologies include halogen, strobe, LED and Super-LED. Wil•Burt Company Manufacturer of telescoping towermasts for emergency lighting systems. AT Expo gives you the opportunities to network with industry experts at the many special events and show floor exhibits. Miller Rocks, above What makes AT Expo the networking event of the year has a lot to do with the quality of the people attending. Start with towing professionals who come from all 50 states to attend, and 20 nations. You’ll find a depth of experience in all aspects of the business, from dealing with the police to towing for motor clubs; from light duty to heavy duty recovery to equipment transport. The Exposition is offering seminars and exhibits dealing with revenue opportunities; accident cleanup, online auctions, damaged vehicle documentation, and more; you’ll be able to speak not only with the people behind these opportunities, but with the tow business owners themselves who know about them firsthand. The expertise among the exhibitors on the show floor is what makes the “Main Event” the great resource it is. You will talk to product specialists and engineers at every exhibit. By investing your time on the show floor Saturday and Sunday you’ll not only get a profound understanding of how things work, the integrity of the products and services offered, but you’ll discover new potential allies for your towing business; people, products, and systems that can make your business hum and be profitable. Each year features new exhibitors and perennial exhibitors introducing new products and services. The Exposition is fast paced and power packed with products and ideas. It also provides the opportunities to talk turkey in a relaxed atmosphere, whether on the show floor, during hospitalities and special events, in the pubs inside the many AT Expo hotels or where towing professionals congregate about the Harbor. Wireless Matrix Provides GPS fleet tracking that improves productivity and reduces operating costs for tow companies. Worldwide Equipment Distributor of a complete line of Jerr-Dan tow trucks, towing parts and accessories, and GPS systems. WreckMaster Leading independently-owned towing safety training organization in the US and Canada. Zip’s Truck Equipment Leading distributor of Miller Industries towing equipment, including Century, Vulcan, Holmes and more. TOWMAN.COM - October 2011 • 55 Special Event Sponsors CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY BULL & PIG ROAST “Miller Rocks!” AT EXPO FOOD COURT “Jerr-Dan Diner” AMERICAN WRECKER PAGEANT FESTIVAL NIGHT THE ORDER OF TOWMAN Recovery Field Day at AT Expo Never before has the Exposition had so much to offer recovery specialists. From recovery procedures to collection of recovery bills (AT Academy) to critiques of award winning recoveries (DC Recovery Conference), to light and heavy duty recovery equipment on the show floor, American Towman has tapped the expertise of Tom Luciano, WreckMaster core instructors, trainer Terry Abejuela, Recovery Billing Unlimited Bob Foquette and others to add to your knowledge bank. A.T. ACADEMY SEMINARS DONNIE AWARDS SHOW BAGS INFORMATION BOOTH REGISTRATION COUNTER The DC Recovery Conference and Luncheon features critiques of the winning recoveries of the Donnie Cruse Memorial Recovery Awards. Besides rubbing shoulders with other die-hard recovery engineers, you profit from these lessons in light, medium and heavy duty recovery. One powerhouse event! ACE AWARDS SM EXPO INFO CARD LANYARDS Bob Fouquette’s seminar on Getting Your Recovery Bills Paid is back from last year by popular demand. Bob and his son Eric have created a system to handle insurance companies in an effective manner. His seminar will also show you how to itemize your bill at the full value of the work done. LEGENDARY HOSPITALITY You’ll find these recovery trainers both in the classroom and on the show floor. Luciano at the Miller Industries exhibit, all the core instructors at the WreckMaster booth, Bob Foquette at the Recovery Billing Unlimited booth. Terry Abejuela at various booths and functions on the show floor. John Sweezy Jr. (Air Cushion Recovery) at the Matjack booth. Stephen Martin, who conducts a seminar on the Towman/Rescuer relationship, can be found at the ESI Equipment/JunkYard Dog Industries booth. The show floor will be chock full of towing and recovery expertise with these men and the equipment specialists in the wrecker and carrier booths. 64 • October 2011 - TOWMAN.COM