The Tow Brief
Free weekly briefing

The 5-minute Monday read for tow owners.

Rate caps, law changes, motor club moves, safety, equipment and the business of running a yard. Written by industry insiders, with no fluff and no outrage bait.

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What's in every issue

📜 Rules & Rates

State-by-state law, rate-cap and Move Over updates, in plain English.

📞 Motor Club Watch

Policy, rate and portal changes from the clubs that send you calls.

🦺 On the Road

Safety lessons and the operators we lost, told with respect.

🔧 Shop Talk & Iron

One tactical tip on billing, dispatch, hiring or impound, plus equipment notes.

Upcoming tow shows

Nov 19–21, 2026American Towman Exposition (Baltimore)Baltimore, MD
April 2027 (dates TBA)Florida Tow Show International ExpoLake Buena Vista (Orlando), FL
Apr 21–23, 2027American Towman ShowPlaceLas Vegas, NV
November 2027 (dates TBA)American Towman Exposition (Baltimore)Baltimore, MD

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Law & rate tracker

8 recent towing law and rate changes we're tracking, including Texas rate caps, Maryland's new police-tow rule, California AB 987 and more.

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Vendor directory

76 companies that serve towers, covering wreckers, software, motor clubs, insurance, lighting and tools.

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