Buyers Report

Slide Lock’s Kits Are User Friendly

Slide Lock’s Grand Master Z- Tool Kit works. It covers virtually all makes and models. It is very self-explanatory, easy to train new hires, and it is very user friendly. We operate about 25 tow trucks, and every truck has that kit. It’s very easy to get any replacement pieces we need. We’ve tried a lot of different lockout kit systems over the years and we’ve never found any to be of this level.

David Eppler, Owner, Eppler Towing
Firebaugh, California
See ad on page 61

Sovereign Bank Understands My Business

I’ve been a client of Sovereign Bank a little over 10 years. They are just simply the best. I’ve purchased 80 trucks in the last 10 yrs. And they’ve handled financing for the majority of them. The application process is simple, quick. When you need someone there’s someone on the other end of the phone. You’re not talking to an answering machine.

In the towing business, we get used to the idea that when somebody needs something, they need it now. They understand that.

Paul Fletcher, Owner, Fletcher’s Towing
Ashland, Virginia
See ad on page 6

Summit Makes Doing Business Easy

We have three flatbeds now and we’re working on buying a heavy from Summit. We bought our first vehicle from them about a year ago. They make it easy to do business with them. They go out of their way to satisfy you.

They carry what we’re looking for and if they don’t, they’ll get it. If you have a problem, they take care of it. Their customer service department gives 100 percent.

Dave Johnson, Manager, Northside Towing,
Longmont, Colorado
See ad on page 64

Miller’s Vulcan V-50 Is Unique And Powerful

Vulcans are the Cadillac of the towing industry equipment by far. What makes that truck unique is its overall design. Being in the Northeast market where there are tight areas to get around, the way the truck was spec’d out and the fact that it is a single axle makes it easier to maneuver as well as giving it the power, the strength, and the capacity to pretty much lift and move anything you need to do.

I’m very happy and pleased with the truck.

Scott Flowers, Scott’s Towing,
Woodbridge, New Jersey
See ad on page 11

Western States Tow Show Is A Great Place To Network

I’ve been at the Western States Tow Show since 1985. I keep going back to see my customers. Most of my customers go to the show, so it’s a good place to network with my existing customers and to meet new prospects. I get referred by a lot of people at the convention. The golf tournament is always fun, another good place to network. The show gets better and better every year. It’s always very well organized.

Rob Storelee, President, R.A. Storelee Insurance,
Benicia, California
See ad on page 59

Atlanta Wrecker &Carrier Sales
Dependable, Friendly, The Best

We consider our salesman at Atlanta Wrecker a friend. When we need a truck we call him. He puts it together and he gets it to us. When we need parts, they get it to us. We bought our first truck from them in 2001 and we’ve been buying from them ever since. Atlanta Wrecker & Carrier Sales provides the best product out there for what we do.

Carlos Andino, Manager, Sunstate Wrecker,
Tampa, Florida
See ad on page 93

Atlas Flashers Are Very Reliable

We have about 25 trucks and we use a lot of Atlas Flashers light packages. As far as I’m concerned, they stand behind their product, they stand behind their work. They are very reliable. If we have any questions, they answer all our questions. They’re always there for us if we need them. They’re great. Customer service is outstanding.

Kevin Riehl, Owner, Riehl’s Towing,
Clarksboro, New Jersey
See ad on page 84

People Respond To Our Listing On AutoTowing.com

AutoTowing.com is an excellent return on the investment. They get a lot of traffic to their sites. We’re on their site and we seem to generate good prospects and good customers. People respond to the listing. AutoTowing.com optimizes well.

Mark Groteke, President and Owner, Express Auto Transport
Cincinnati, Ohio
See ad on page 19

B/A Products Have Impeccable Quality

We carry the full line of B/A Products. It has been so well received that we only carry their product. The quality is just impeccable. They don’t take something and fit it to the towing field.

Customer service at B/A is beyond belief. They fill all of my orders and special orders right away. They custom fit anything to fit any application. They go above and beyond with technical support.

Brian Bolin, Manger, Capitol Truck Equipment,
Landover, Maryland
See ad on page 67

Coe Consulting Group Provides Personalized Information

Donna Coe is just a walking bundle of information. She is really inspiring. We bought a wrecker business in 2001, but didn’t know much about the wrecker business. We called Coe Consulting and they helped us get on our feet and we’ve been doing well ever since.

We bought an existing business that was the biggest and best in the area and we wanted to keep it that way. Coe Consulting helped us to do that.

2007 American Towman Buyers Report
Products and services reported in this section relate to the advertisers in the 2007 April issue.