It has been a while since I’ve shared with you. I apologize, but I hope that 2020 has started off well for you. We’ve had a busy few months and a lot of that has involved moving sheds, so I thought I’d share. It can be a pretty big job, especially if it’s a large… Continue reading Sheds – Hauling and Placing
Vapor Lock
This summer has highlighted a common issue with vehicles that most people are unaware of possibly being a problem. Vapor lock. Vapor lock is caused when fuel boils in the fuel line or in the carburetor. The vapor created from the fuel boiling causes back pressure which blocks the flow of fuel into the engine.… Continue reading Vapor Lock
Fire, Desert, & the 4th of July
For those who may be new to the desert, the monsoon season officially started on June 15th. We haven’t had any actual rain from it, though. That means our lovely desert is a bit on the dry side. At last count, I think we have 19 fires currently making their way across our state. One… Continue reading Fire, Desert, & the 4th of July
Summer, the Road, & Tires
We are getting ready to head into summer here in the Old Pueblo. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t mind the delay in triple digit weather. Unfortunately, they are here. With the heat comes challenges that we may not think about until it’s too late. Prime example: your tires. We know the temps… Continue reading Summer, the Road, & Tires
What should you do…?
Yesterday I was in an office on Broadway Blvd. when blaring sirens on the street outside drew my attention. There was a firetruck travelling east in the left-hand lane that was trying to get through traffic. Behind the firetruck, everyone had pulled to the right to allow the truck to pass. In front of the… Continue reading What should you do…?
New Law Concerning Device Use While Driving
Remember when Tucson City Council passed an ordinance banning the use of cell phones while driving in 2017? Still seeing so many on their cell phones? Initially, the ordinance was instituted as a secondary offense, meaning law enforcement would need a reason that is a primary offense in order to issue a ticket. As of… Continue reading New Law Concerning Device Use While Driving
Did you know…
We know the Arizona desert can be brutal, but did you know that every year more than 36 children are lost from being left in a hot car. According to kidsandcars.org, in 2018, over 50 children lost their lives between February and September. Two of those children were in Arizona and in March, not the… Continue reading Did you know…
Welcome to 2019
It’s been a while since we’ve posted. We can’t believe that 2019 has already completed it’s first week. Here’s wishing everyone a safe and successful year. The towing industry has already lost a couple of brothers, so we wanted to share some tips that can benefit us all. We have seen some extremely cold temps… Continue reading Welcome to 2019
#MoveOver & Halloween
It’s really hard to believe that we have hit the final quarter of 2018. Time has just flown by. Halloween is almost here, which means Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t far behind. Recently the Arizona Professional Towing and Recovery Association held a #MoveOver event to help raise the awareness of drivers and their knowledge of the… Continue reading #MoveOver & Halloween
2018 – A Year of Firsts
In uploading some of the exciting items we’ve been able to haul this year, I realized that it has been a long time since we have shared new content on the website. This year has been filled with new experiences, one being the partial loss of my towing buddy. My little guy started kindergarten this… Continue reading 2018 – A Year of Firsts
Atomic Towing 