Sobering statistics on the towing industry.

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:42:27 PST

I got this sent to me and I feel that I need to repost it and keep it up so everyone knows just how dangerous our jobs are. I know we all know the dangers, but there are others who come read the board and lurk behind the scenes.

I hope that it can keep going for each and every month, and keep the public aware.

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Here is an eye opener of why there is a SLOW DOWN / MOVE OVER Law and why it need's to be obeyed. I am attaching a list of Tow Drivers that have lost their lives in January 2012!!!!! This obviously does not include the many close calls / near misses!!!! Also I am sure there are other Emergency services such as Police, Fire, EMS, and Etc. that are also included in this.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

Sobering statistics on the towing industry.

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:42:27 PST

How to book or host a Price Per Pound seminar

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:04:31 PST

I figured that I have to put this information out there, since I tend to get a lot of views and some calls - emails about semianrs.

First of all, the seminars can be presented to any kind of group which deals with trucking or towing. Yes that means that it can be hosted by and presented to trucking companies, insurance companies and of course towing associations.

The costs are very reasonable to host a seminar and the requirements are not that hard to meet.

First of all, got to have a meeting room and plenty of chairs and tables for it.
The presentation is via a powerpoint program, so I will bring up my computer and projector (don't laugh, its big but it works).

We provide handouts dealing with Price Per Pound which average 25 pages of information, and include basic information and our current rate sheet in use where I work here in Alabama.

Travel costs - expenses and of course a fee for the program and handouts are the main expenses...

Lets talk basic PPP verses Hourly

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:59:52 PST

Ok folks, got a question for you to discuss here.

I know that Price Per Pound is a very viable billing method and as such it is the method which we use most

But we all know that there are jobs which it would seem to bill hourly might make more sense...

This is a recent job we did, the log company bought out a skidder and a loader to move and reload the logs so there was not a lot of clean up on our part.
Just roll it back over, and tow it to the yard kind of deal...

What you think would be proper in billing here, and explain your thoughts here as to why.

Now I have to say that if I was to bill this job out with PPP and our rates using 30,000 pounds as a...

a discussion about recent recovery of a vehicle for $4500 on towing forums.

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:41:38 PST

I have to discuss a topic which is getting great deals of conservation, bashing and thoughts concerning pricing for recovery of vehicles involved in accidents.

There is an ongoing discussion on many towing forums, www.tow411.net and www.towconnections.yuku.com to name a few, along with Facebook concerning an $4500.00 bill to recover a vehicle from a ditch.

Here is...

National survey of tow rates, printed by American Towman

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:45:43 PST

In light of current discussions in other places and forums, concerning the Insurance industry or state regulatory agencies trying to dictate our tow rates. I felt it was time to dig this information back out and post it again. This is from American Towman magazine (Volume 3, Number 3, Dated November - Decenmber 1979)

This was done in 1979 and while some of the rates are still under what they would like us to charge, it shows the national average costs for towing and recovery back 22 years ago.

Now if we took the 100.00 per hour and adjusted it for inflation at 3%...

Cell antenna detects unauthorized phone use (for commerical vehicles)

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:52:33 PST

Cell antenna detects unauthorized phone use

Dec 29, 2011 10:43 AM

A new antenna that attaches to a vehicle will detect cell phone use inside a truck cab. The device, from inthinc Technology Solutions, will offer an audible warning to a driver when phone or text usage is detected and send alerts to fleet managers.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently enacted a ban on all handheld cell phone use for commercial vehicle operators, with companies facing fines of up to $11,000 per violation committed by their drivers.

...

Huntsville police chief on mission to stop 'outrageous' vehicle towing fees (alabama)

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:50:54 PST

Huntsville police chief on mission to stop 'outrageous' vehicle towing fees

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Huntsville Police Chief Mark Hudson is determined to stop what he calls "outrageous" fees charged by some wrecker services on the city's next-in-line tow roster.

At its meeting Thursday, the City Council is expected to consider a police department proposal to set $150 as the maximum rate for a basic tow of a disabled car, SUV or pickup truck.

Companies on the next-in-line roster would also have to provide the first 24 hours of vehicle storage free and could not charge extra for oil dry, a material that soaks up oil, antifreeze and other engine fluids.

"All we're trying to do," Hudson said Thursday, "is establish a fee schedule that is fair for our citizens and still allows the wrecker companies to make a decent profit."

Police use the next-in-line roster any time the driver of a disabled vehicle does not...

Kemp Super Swap unit for sale UNIT IS SOLD !!!!!

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:56:43 PST

This Kemp Super Swap unit is for sale and available right now to be installed on your chassis....

It was a demo unit which Kevin Goodyear Towing Equipment has in stock here in Alabama.

It has a winch on it and includes forks for it. He is asking $25,000 for it

Call Kevin for special pricing at 334-494-4522

Tow Truck Driver Hit By Vehicle ( Colorado )

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:26:11 PST

Tow Truck Driver Hit By Vehicle
Tow Truck Driver Says Police Wanted To Ticket Him
TAK LANDROCK
KRDO NewsChannel 13

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo
. -- Daniel Lande was hit by a truck Monday night as he worked to tow a vehicle for its owner.

"I remember the impact and flying about 25 feet in the air and coming to when I hit the ground," Lande said from his hospital bed.

Lande's pelvis was shattered in the incident, and he has spent the past three days recovering.

"I'm in pain, and when I cough, it hurts," Lande said.

He remembers police coming to his hospital room, questioning him about the accident.

"I remember asking if they gave the man a ticket and they said no, but he was...

A poll as to where would you like to see or attend a Price Per Pound Seminar

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:08:57 PST

I am trying to gauge interest in seminars and I was wondering what areas would be best to try and set up seminars...

Chattanooga is more of a given as I always do one there... But I am open to other areas to try and set them up...

Where would you like to see a seminar held at ????

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:11:36 PST

Ok, here is the question. I do teach some seminars each year but they tend to be in the Southeastern part of the US since that is where its easy to get around and to the locations.

I would like to know what parts of the rest of the United States you would like to see a seminar or what tow shows you would like to have one held at..

Now part of this will also entail people expressing interest to the associations or show promoters about wanting a show.

I have places I would like to present seminars and beleive it or not, I send out letters and flyers each year to the associations and show promoters. But I get very little interest or requests for information back....

How can I get more interest or bookings for seminars???

Discussions about new price per pound rates

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:13:59 PST

I have managed to attempt to split the posts and deleted them at the same time so here is copies of my replys to the questions which Mrs Hook had...

Airbag technology lets highways open up faster after rollovers (Ontario Canada)

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:36:36 PST

Airbag technology lets highways open up faster after rollovers

Noor Javed Staff Reporter

When a tractor trailer full of cereal rolled over early Tuesday morning on Highway 401 at Mavis Road and blocked all westbound lanes, Steve Steele, the general manager of Bill & Son Towing rushed to the scene to help clear it up. But he didn’t bring bulky tow trucks, fork lifts or cranes with him. Instead, he was equipped with the latest in highway collision cleanup technology: large, inflatable orange airbags that can be pumped with enough air to lift up a truck of any size.

How...

Video about the Georgia Trip program

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:49:44 PST
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Jerry "the Bull" Bullock Obituary and memorial information --- Oregon

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:35:06 PST
Obituary information provided by the Bullock family:
Jerry Lee Bullock was born in Walla Walla, Washington on January 14, 1942. He passed away at his home in West Linn, Oregon on Friday, October 7, 2011. Jerry was 69 years of age when he passed from congestive heart failure and COPD.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Georgia “Jo” Bullock; his children Jim (Debbie), Dawn (Rick), Dana, Dean (Debbie), and Lori; his nephews Lance Bullock and L.G. Bullock (their children Ryan, Hannah, and Gracie); his grandchildren Shelley, Cassandra, Matt, Robin, Nicolas, Shaylah, and Samuel; his great-grandchildren Alyssa, Brooklyn, Maggie, Camryn, and Elijah; he is further survived by his beloved companion dog, Bandit. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Theda L. Kerr Bullock, his father Wallace F. Bullock, and his brother Daniel Wallace Bullock.

Jerry grew up in Milton-Freewater, Oregon and graduated from McLoughlin Union High...

BLACK v. FRANKLIN SERVICE STATIONS, INC. (texas)

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:37:20 PST

BLACK v. FRANKLIN SERVICE STATIONS, INC.

Lawrence Black, Appellant,
v.
Franklin Service Stations, Inc., d/b/a J & J Towing; and 7-Eleven Convenience Stores, Appellees.

No. 03-11-00069-CV.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Third District, Austin.

Filed: September 30, 2011.

Before Justices Puryear, Rose and...

SABERI v. CAL-NEVADA TOWING (California )

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:22:05 PST

this deals with "DUE CARE and Good samaritan issues with tow trucks..

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SABERI v. CAL-NEVADA TOWING

MAHNAZ SABERI et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants,

v.

CAL-NEVADA TOWING, Defendant and Respondent.

No....

General rules and policies

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:10:10 PST
www.priceperpound.info prides itself in being an open forum with very few policies and rules.

But in interest of disclosure I will list all the rules and polices, but keep in mind that the owners and or moderators reserve the right to change rules or enforce general policies..

1.          NO SPAM or sending inaproprate messages

2.         Each account holder will only have 1 screen name, any other names associatied with the same account will result in removal of said names and possible banning.

3.         Board owners and moderators reserve the rights to remove posts and or send to to administrative areas for review.

4.        Board owners and moderators reserve the rights to censor posts when...

PPP HD billing

Sobering statistics on the towing industry.

Sobering statistics on the towing industry.

How to book or host a Price Per Pound seminar

Lets talk basic PPP verses Hourly

a discussion about recent recovery of a vehicle for $4500 on towing forums.

National survey of tow rates, printed by American Towman

Cell antenna detects unauthorized phone use (for commerical vehicles)

Cell antenna detects unauthorized phone use

Huntsville police chief on mission to stop 'outrageous' vehicle towing fees (alabama)

Kemp Super Swap unit for sale UNIT IS SOLD !!!!!

Tow Truck Driver Hit By Vehicle ( Colorado )

Tow Truck Driver Hit By Vehicle

Tow Truck Driver Says Police Wanted To Ticket Him

A poll as to where would you like to see or attend a Price Per Pound Seminar

Where would you like to see a seminar held at ????

Discussions about new price per pound rates

Airbag technology lets highways open up faster after rollovers (Ontario Canada)

Video about the Georgia Trip program

Jerry "the Bull" Bullock Obituary and memorial information --- Oregon

BLACK v. FRANKLIN SERVICE STATIONS, INC. (texas)

BLACK v. FRANKLIN SERVICE STATIONS, INC.

Lawrence Black, Appellant, v. Franklin Service Stations, Inc., d/b/a J & J Towing; and 7-Eleven Convenience Stores, Appellees.

No. 03-11-00069-CV.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Third District, Austin.

Filed: September 30, 2011.

SABERI v. CAL-NEVADA TOWING (California )

this deals with "DUE CARE and Good samaritan issues with tow trucks..************************SABERI v. CAL-NEVADA TOWING

MAHNAZ SABERI et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants,

v.

CAL-NEVADA TOWING, Defendant and Respondent.

No....

General rules and policies

Lawrence Black, Appellant,
v.
Franklin Service Stations, Inc., d/b/a J & J Towing; and 7-Eleven Convenience Stores, Appellees.

this deals with "DUE CARE and Good samaritan issues with tow trucks..

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SABERI v. CAL-NEVADA TOWING