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Nick's Towing Service is Proud To Be The Only 5 Star Tower in New Jersey! |
The American Towman Standards Authority is the towing and recovery industry's exclusive organization for rating a towing operation for its level of professionalism. Established in 1998 by American Towman Magazine, ATSA brought together industry leaders from the towing, training, insurance, and motor club communities for the purpose of defining operating standards believed to be either critical or important to running a professional towing operation. The Standards agreed upon had to meet two critical criteria, in that they would be 1) universally accepted and 2) have the ability to be monitored in a practical manner.
In 2010 The American Towman Standards Authority incorporated and created a new Board of Advisors, drawn from various industry segments. The current rating system has been updated to reflect changes that have occurred over the past decade. For example, because of today's ANSI requirements on reflected wear, the Standard on Uniforms requires compliance with these laws.
ATSA continues to be sanctioned by American Towman Magazine, the industry leader in trade communications. ATSA's mission is to help the towing industry prosper by raising the bar by which it operates.
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Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker
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MOVE OVER LAW - Tony Siragusa |
Super Bowl Champion NFL on FOX Commentator Tony Siragusa tells motorists to Make the Move, away from those who protect us on the side of the road.
New Jersey Statute 39:4-92.2
Procedure for motorist approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or emergency service vehicle.
1. a. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle as defined in R.S.39:1-1 that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red or blue light or, any configuration of lights containing one of these colors, shall approach the authorized emergency vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows:
(1) Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or
(2) If a lane change pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section would be impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.
b. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary tow truck as defined in section 1 of P.L.1999, c.396 (C.39:3-84.6) that is displaying a flashing amber light or a stationary highway maintenance or emergency service vehicle that is operated by the State, an authority or a county or municipality and displaying flashing yellow, amber, or red lights shall approach the vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows:
(1) Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the tow truck or highway maintenance or emergency service vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or
(2) If a lane change under paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section would be impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.
c. A violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.
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"Night or day we are
on our way!"
Nick's Towing Svc.
158 E. Passaic Ave.
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Call NOW! 1-800-222-8691 201-935-2163
f. 201-935-7997 Nick's email: websites:
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Greetings!
"Summertime and the livin' is easy" or so the song says. Summertime in our industry means working in the heat and worries about maintaining equipment. We keep our equipment in tip top shape and have a fleet of trucks at our fingertips to be sure you can count on us when you need to. It is one more thing we do to assure you that we are ready to roll when you need to count on us most. Please give us the opportunity to earn YOUR business.
God bless,
Nick
Nick Testa
President
Fast, Courteous, Efficient Service
 
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| 36th Annual US Diesel Truck Nationals | | |
Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ
If you've never had the opportunity to attend the US Diesel Truck Nationals at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ make 2012 THE year. This is one of the largest truck shows in the entire county and does not disappoint. More than 1,500 trucks attend and there is something going on from dawn to dusk (and well beyond!). Trucks start drag racing down the track first thing in the morning and it is King of the Hill, winner takes all. They race late into the night until there is a winner. The night caps off with a fantastic night show spectacular for the whole family to enjoy with monster and jet trucks. We look forward to seeing you there!
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| About Us | | 
Nick's Towing Service
For more than 40 years, Nick's Towing Service has been providing heavy-duty towing and recovery services. Centrally located in Rutherford, NJ, the company provides its towing, recovery and transporting services for commercial vehicles, including tractor trailers, straight trucks, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, cranes, dump trucks & armored trucks. It also offers on-site truck services, truck and equipment transport and road services. Nick's rotator service is able to provide specialty services in the most unique circumstances. Nick's Towing Service is a member of the Garden State Towman's Association, Towing & Recovery Association of America (TRAA), Wreckmaster and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA). |
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Spotlight on Our Employee | | 
John Thomas "JT" Sagun
Congratulations to JT Sagun for being the featured employee this month. JT has been towing for the past 2 plus years and towing is in his DNA. His Father, John was a heavy duty operator for many years and was a favorite employee here at NTS before becoming a supervisor for NJ Transit. JT joined the NTS team in late 2011 and has many of his Dad's trade characteristics. He is friendly, dependable, and has great customer service skills. JT has enjoyed attending WreckMaster classes and looks forward to training to become a heavy duty operator in the future. His hobbies outside of the towing arena include boxing, playing ice hockey, fishing and going to the gym.
"JT is a favorite among the staff here as he always comes in with a smiling face and friendly disposition. I look forward to having him climb the ranks here and he definitely has what it takes to become a heavy duty operator like his father" says Nick. Keep up the great work JT! |
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Curiosity Has Landed!
The last few weeks have been pretty exciting not only here in Rutherford, NJ but as far away as Mars! Like the rest of the country we were enthralled with the landing of "Curiosity" on Mars. Watch the video below and you can't help but smile and have a feel good moment as you watch the NASA folks go crazy with excitement. Job well done!
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Car Carrier Calamity | | 
Featured Job
It was a bad day for the driver of this car carrier. As he was coming around a turn he locked up the brakes on his truck and jackknifed all the while sliding toward a parked trailer. He was unable to stop and plowed into the side of the trailer pushing it off the roadway and onto the grass. We were called to the scene to untangle the mess and tow both the car carrier combination and damaged trailer away. Thank goodness no one was injured.
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Trucking Related Games and Fun Apps | | |
iPhone, iPad and Computer Games
For those of us that live and breathe trucking both in and out of the workplace there are now some fun gaming apps that relate to our industry. Click on the pictures to go to the websites where you can download these games. Have fun!
- The "18 Wheeler Challenge" is a game that simulates the challenges over-the-road drivers face as you 'drive' an 18 wheeler from LA to NYC.
- The "Ice Road Trucker Showdown" asks 'Do you have what it takes to be an Ice Road Trucker?' Race as far as you can, while navigating treacherous terrain and fending off the competition in Alaska. |
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