Tips For Handling Semi-Truck Breakdowns On The Road

A semi-truck breakdown could lead to dangerous driving conditions for other motorists. Because of these reasons and more, it is important to tow a semi-truck to another safe location as soon as possible. Here are some of the few tips to consider when you are handling semi-truck breakdowns on the road.

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6 Strategies That Help You Stay Safe on the Road

Whether you’re male or female, a teen or a senior, there are some driving practices that are just unsafe for everyone. Being a good driver depends on recognizing dangerous driving habits and avoiding them. Here are six strategies to help make the roads safer for everyone.

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The Differences Between Heavy-Duty and Light-Duty Towing: All You Need To Know

The terms heavy duty and light duty are used to describe the type of trucks that tow vehicles. These are also terms related to services offered by towing companies.

A towing company is officially licensed to operate tow trucks and assist motorists who need to have their vehicles towed, removed, stored, transported, or transferred to a specific location. They are called to the scene for several reasons.

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What Is Semi Truck Towing?

To tow semi-trucks, we use a type of heavy-duty towing called semi-truck towing.

In this post, we will explain more about semi-truck towing and how our team handles it. Read on to learn more.

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What Is Recovery Towing?

There are some instances where traditional towing is not the right option. If your vehicle ends up off the road in a situation that requires special equipment, you need recovery towing services.

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Warning Signs Of A Dishonest Mechanic: Know Before You Tow

A dishonest mechanic could cost you time and money, not to mention cause you a whole lot of frustration.

The best time to locate a reliable auto shop is before you need one, not when you’re sitting on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. But regardless of the timing of your search, look for these five signs of a dishonest mechanic so you know who to avoid:

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Roadside Emergency Towing Service After A Breakdown

When should you call for towing, and when can you handle a roadside emergency on your own?

This is a hard question for many drivers to answer, especially right after a breakdown. You may think that just letting your overheated car rest for a minute or trying to put on your spare tire by yourself are good ideas, but you may not realize how dangerous it is on the roadside.

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Top Causes Of Car Accidents In Utah

There are a few main causes of Utah car accidents, but nearly all motor vehicle crashes can be avoided if drivers commit to safe, sober driving.

The data on Utah car accidents is alarming — in 2014, an accident occurred every 9 minutes. An injury occurred every 22 minutes, and someone died every 34 hours.

To understand how to lower the rate of motor vehicle crashes, it’s vital to learn why they happen.

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How To Avoid Needing Motorcycle Towing Services

It’s comforting to have a reliable motorcycle towing company you can count on. You want to spend your afternoons with the wind in your hair and the open road ahead of you, but if anything goes awry, you want help and you want it fast.

To enjoy your time on your bike and avoid an accident or breakdown, maintain your motorcycle properly and encourage maximum-level performance.

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Insurance Claim Process After A Car Accident

Calling your insurance company after a car accident can be stressful. You need to calmly tell them what happened, but you might be confused as to what to do next.

You need to know how to handle the entire claims process, from the time of the accident all the way through making the repairs.

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Back To School: 5 Safe Driving Tips To Avoid Accidents

Reviewing back-to-school driving tips is one of the best ways you can prepare for the fall.

As schools all over your hometown call class back into session, the number of children walking near the roadways increases significantly. A number of additional cars are also on the road, with parents on carpool duty once again.

Keep the following top driving tips in mind when you buckle up and drive toward a school zone, and you’ll avoid accidents and keep your car off the tow truck:

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Replace Your Cracked Windshield And Avoid A Tow

A cracked windshield is more than just unsightly — it’s a safety threat that could result in your car getting towed.

Whether a police officer cites you for driving a dangerous vehicle or the cracked windshield contributes to the cause of a car accident, you can avoid the need for towing by making sure you get windshield repair or replacement before it’s too late.

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3 Bad Reasons For Getting Towed And How To Prevent It

Getting towed is usually not a good thing, but sometimes it’s worse than other times.

Towing after an accident makes sense — how else will you get your damaged vehicle to the mechanic? But getting towed when you have a perfectly functioning car is frustrating.

Here are three reasons you may end up getting towed and guidelines on what you can do to prevent it from happening again:

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5 Ways to Avoid a Car Breakdown in the Winter

Focus on fall car maintenance this month, and you may have less to worry about this winter — at least when it comes to car trouble.

Autumn is the perfect season to address all potential problems before the cold weather hits. It may help you avoid a breakdown, or at the very least, a car repair bill.

Here are five tasks to add to your fall car maintenance to-do list:

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Rules Of The Road: Move Over Laws Matter

Move over laws: They’re essential to the safety of emergency responders, but sadly, not all motorists understand their importance.

What do these laws mean?

A “move over” law typically states that passing motorists must do everything in their power to switch lanes if there is a parked emergency responder on the roadside. If switching lanes is impossible, drivers are required to slow down.

While move over laws are valid in all 50 states, each state has its own variations. Some states require drivers to slow down to at least 20 mph, while others leave the law open for drivers’ interpretation and best judgment.

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5 Steps To Finding A Local Towing Service

Do you know of a local towing service that will quickly come to your aid in your hour of need?

Ask any expert in the towing industry and they will all tell you the same thing: You should be ready for an emergency and find a local towing service that you can depend on before you actually need them.

In your search, follow these five steps and you’ll find a local towing service that will not only meet your needs, but exceed your expectations.

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What To Do When Your Car Is Stuck In The Mud

If your car is stuck in the mud, you may not be sure whether to gun the engine or give up.

It’s frustrating when your wheels spin and you don’t go anywhere, but it helps to approach the situation calmly. Use the most effective tactics for your situation, so you can get it back on the road quickly.

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