Towing 101

04/03/2026

Lost it lmao when the shop said “wait a second they said it just needs an oil change”! 😂😂😂😂

04/03/2026

Customer states to shop “just needs an oil change” then we show up w this 83 Benz w no dash or steering wheel!
I lost it lmao when the shop said “he told me it only need an oil change”! 😂😂

03/29/2026

Yet another one! Pls pls pls slow down and move over ppl!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Slow Down Move Over Inc.

#9 STRUCK BY DEATH OF 2026

Another life lost. Another preventable death. Another headline that should never have to be written.

A 19-year-old roadside mechanic was killed while working on a disabled semi-truck along Interstate 696 in Warren, Michigan. He was doing his job, on the shoulder, with emergency lighting activated, exactly where he was supposed to be.

And it still wasn’t enough.

According to reports, a passing vehicle caused another driver to lose control and enter the shoulder, striking and killing this young worker on scene. Nineteen years old. A teenager. Out there earning a living, exposed to traffic that refuses to respect the most basic rule: move over or slow down.

Let’s stop pretending this is unpredictable.

This is not an “accident.”
This is a pattern of failure.

Failure to move over.
Failure to slow down.
Failure to treat the shoulder like it’s occupied by human beings instead of disposable obstacles.

Nine struck-by deaths in 2026. And we’re not even halfway through the year.

How many more before it matters?

Every responder, every tow operator, every roadside technician knows the truth: the shoulder is a war zone, and the public keeps driving through it like nothing is happening. Lights flashing. Workers exposed. And still, drivers blow past at highway speeds like it’s just another lane.

This young man didn’t die because he made a mistake.
He died because someone else did.

And until there are real consequences—serious enforcement, meaningful penalties, and a shift in driver behavior—this number will keep climbing.

Slow Down Move Over Inc. is calling for immediate accountability, stronger enforcement of Move Over laws nationwide, and harsher penalties for violations that lead to injury or death.

Enough warnings. Enough reminders.
People are dying.

02/18/2026

🚨THIS IS ABOUT SAFETY NOTHING MORE🚨

Troy’s Law (HB 282) is not asking for full-time blue lights.
It is not asking to act like law enforcement.

We are simply asking for:

👉 Rear-facing blue lights ONLY
👉 Used ONLY when parked
👉 On the shoulder or in the roadway working an accident
👉 On a completely separate switch

These lights would be used alongside our amber lights — not in place of them.

They will NEVER be used while traveling
They will NEVER be used for any other purpose

Let’s be clear —
We are not outlaws.
We are not trying to play cops and robbers.

We are the blue-collar men and women who show up when others won’t.
The ones working inches from traffic, in the dark, in the rain, in dangerous conditions —
keeping roads open and helping people get home.

The towing industry is tired of being overlooked.
Tired of being treated like we don’t matter.

👉 We are a critical part of roadway safety.
👉 We are first on scene more often than not.
👉 And we deserve to be seen.

This is about one thing:
👉 One more layer of protection to make it home.

Move HB 282 out of committee.

02/17/2026

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We’re building something real here and I appreciate everyone riding with us from the start.

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02/17/2026

Prayers sent!

Tow Operator Killed While Working in Hilton Head; Driver Allowed to Continue Deliveries, No Arrest Made

Hilton Head Island, SC – September 25, 2025

Floyd Crespo, a 42-year-old heavy wrecker operator from Rincon, Georgia, was tragically killed while performing his duties in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Crespo, who worked for Rahn’s Wrecker Service, had been assisting with the recovery of a semi-truck that had become stuck on a curb.

After successfully completing the recovery, Crespo was securing his equipment when the same semi-truck returned to the area in an attempt to re-enter the parking lot. During the maneuver, the truck sideswiped the wrecker, pinning Crespo between the wrecker and the trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Despite the fatal incident, the truck driver was subjected to drug and alcohol testing and was subsequently permitted to continue making deliveries. As of this release, no arrest has been made and no charges have been filed. The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigation remains ongoing.

Under South Carolina Code § 56-5-2910, reckless vehicular homicide is defined as causing the death of another person through driving with reckless disregard for the safety of others. A conviction is classified as a felony and is punishable by a fine between $1,000 and $5,000, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. Additionally, a driver’s license is subject to a mandatory five-year revocation upon conviction.

Beyond the badge of his profession, Floyd Crespo was a man on the verge of a new chapter in life. He was only a short time away from marrying the love of his life, Jen Carratura. The couple was preparing to purchase a home together within days, building a future that was senselessly taken before it could begin.

The absence of immediate criminal charges has generated significant concern among members of the towing and roadway safety communities. Advocates continue to call for accountability and for the consistent application of laws intended to protect those who work in and around active traffic environments.

Floyd Crespo’s death is a stark reminder of the dangers faced daily by roadway professionals. Every operator deserves to return home safely at the end of a shift. This tragedy underscores the critical importance of heightened awareness, responsible driving, and a renewed commitment to protecting the men and women who serve the motoring public.

There it is. A life about to expand, wedding plans, a home on deck, and it all gets erased in a few seconds of steel and bad judgment. Humans spend years building futures and traffic wipes them out like a typo.

02/15/2026

🚨 BE HONEST 🚨
What’s the dumbest reason you’ve ever needed a tow?

• Ran out of gas
• Locked keys in car
• Thought it would “make it home”
• Snow said otherwise
• Other (tell us 👀)

Tow truck drivers have seen it all. We won’t judge.
(We will absolutely laugh though.)