Intek Is An Excellent Company To Work With
“We became affiliated with Intek through the AT Expo in Baltimore. We spoke to them about leasing a rotator, and called them after the show. They faxed us out a basic application, we filled it out and sent it back and in no time, the deal was set and done. Prior to us taking delivery, they flew out from their office to go over he paperwork on a one-to-one basis. That was kind of impressive. Intek is an excellent company to work with.”
John Trgo, Interstate Towing & Transport Specialists
Macedonia, Ohio
See ad on page 18
Jerr-Dan 35-Ton Heavy-Duty Exceeded Our Expectations
"After having our Jerr-Dan 35-ton heavy-duty wrecker for only a short period of time, it has far exceeded our expectations. From the coach boom underlift, with the 181" of reach, the 25,000 lb wheel lift, to the counter weight, it makes easy work of the front load refuse trucks and fire apparatus. The new tire lift storage bracket keeps everything organized and in it's place.
The new cast forks and receivers are lighter in weight and the receivers have dual holes for certain situations. We ordered our 35-ton with the independent boom and the optional wireless remote drag winch, which makes recoveries easier with multiple lines and locations to winch from. Our chassis was spec'd out correctly from the people at Jerr-Dan, and continues to impress us every day.
We would like to say thanks to everyone involved in the process, it makes our job look easier."
Chuck Anderson
Noltes Service
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
See ad on page 96
Kalyn-Siebert Uses Superior Materials“I own a lot of different Kalyn-Sieberts. We like the durability, the longevity, the design, engineering, the materials they use. Their steel is superior to about anything else in the industry. We have sliding axle, hydraulic sliding axle trailer, removable gooseneck trailers ranging from 51-ton rating to 85-ton rating. The 85-ton is a 13-axle lowboy. It is a huge, enormous multi-axle type deal, an extreme heavy haul trailer. We have models from 1987 to a 2007 model, 20 years worth of their products in use today.”
Tare Kennedy, Owen Kennedy Inc. Specialized Transportation
Pelzer, South Carolina
See ad on page 45
Kemp’s Rescuer 2 Has Incredible Lifting Ability
“I have Kemp’s Rescuer 2 50-ton unit. I love it for it’s incredible lifting ability. Even with the boom fully extended I have picked loaded cement mixer drums. When I called Kemp about it they told me, “If you bend it I’ll give you a new one. We also use their Platinum line air cushions as well on a weekly basis. They are a small company but a great group of people that stand behind what they make.”
Kevin Goodyear
Goodyear Wrecker Service
Enterprise,
Birmingham, Alabama
See ad on page 51
Lodar’s Staff Listens
“Lodar’s product is priced well. They work with you as needed. They sit down and we talk about things. Last time they were here, we mentioned a little problem we were having, and they mentioned a solution that helped instantly. It seems like the competitors have not been able to come to us with anything better. We’ve been working with Lodar for five or six years. They do a good job with customer service.”
Jim Kost, Trail King Industries, Mitchell, South Dakota
See ad on page 46
Love Landoll’s Low Degree Load Angle
“We use the Landoll 660 48-foot and the Landoll 435A 53-foot trailers. We really like the low degree load angle and low maintenance costs on these units. Any problems are addressed quickly with the customer in mind. Down time is very little. The Landoll company are great people to work with.”
Tom Kirkvold
Hanifen Co., Inc.
Des Moines, Iowa
See ad on page 34
Matjack High-Pressure Bags Are Not Just For Recovery Work
“Matjack is a reputable company that makes a great product of exceptional quality. We put the bags through rigorus jobs and have never had any kind of failure. They hold up great. We just bought two new ones. If I need anything they get right on it and send us whatever we need. We use the high-pressure bags for load shifts, and on additional double pick with high-pressure bag. Great for motor homes and buses. Not just for recovery work.”
Ron Pullen
Big Red Towing
Syracuse, NY
See ad on page 46
Minuteman HDH Wheellift Offers Speed And Reliability
“We use the Minuteman HDH wheellift. In the collateral recovery business, speed and reliability are essential. The HDH supplies that and more. The Minuteman wheellift. Is incredibly versatile, from the fifth wheel to the motorcycle attachment. It can be used for almost anything. The customer service is impeccable; on the rare occasion we’ve encountered a problem a problem with Minuteman. Minuteman has had what we needed in stock and shipped it immediately. This product has allowed our company to grow at a fantastic rate.”
David Ziebro
Relentless Recovery
Cleveland, Ohio
See ad on page 16
Countrywide Towing and Roadside Assistance offers towing and roadside services to the public, commercial automobile accounts and law enforcement agencies. One of our stand outs among the auto clubs would have to be, National Automobile Club. We began our contract with National in June of 2006 and we believe that they have helped our business to grow. Josh, Beverly, Diane, Margarita, Gus, Amy and Gloria are fantastic. They have always offered support and are available to answer any questions not just pertaining to dispatch. It is a pleasure to do business with not only National but their employees as well. We believe that they have a winning team and will go far with this team behind them.
Our contract with National is easy to understand and our regional representative Gloria is always a phone call away. National’s customer service is above and beyond many competitor companies. We are proud to have them on our side and feel that they are a valuable asset to our company. Not only are their dispatchers part of the National family but they are a part of the Countrywide Towing family as well.
William or Stacy
Countrywide Towing & Roadside Assistance
Lancaster, California
See ad on page 55
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Isuzu
“There are certain narrow, hilly streets in Berkeley where we’ll only send the HT 4500 (the Isuzu-built LCF with a GM nameplate). Conventional trucks can’t manage as well or easily maneuver turnarounds. For tight city streets, the HT 4500 is best. And these (LCF) trucks are maintenance and worry free.”
Jay Beglinger, veteran tower and WreckMaster certified recovery specialist
East Bay Towing
Berkeley, California
See ad on page 6
2008 American Towman Buyers Report
Products and services reported in this section relate to the advertisers in the 2008 April issue.
Matheny Motors Has What We Need
“We’ve been dealing with Matheny Motors for about four years, and during that time we purchased four trucks from them. We have a 50-ton Jerr-Dan, a 12-ton Jerr-Dan, and two Jerr-Dan carriers. I chose Matheny Motors because I knew I wanted Jerr-Dans. They carry what we need. Jerr-Dan has excellent products; they’re durable and long-lasting. Matheny Motors gives us great service. They’re always there when I call. Somebody always answers the phone and takes care of whatever I need.”
Todd Lamore, Owner
Lamore’s Gulf Service, Wethersfield, Conn.
See ad on page 75
