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…
Author: Tim
Owner/operator of Atomic Towing
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
Now Hauling Motorcycles!
It took us a bit of time, but we are finally able to help those in the motorcycle community. We have had many calls for motorcycles over the last couple of months. Looking at the rigs that are available for purchase, I just wasn’t confident in their quality, and many were really expensive. Well, with… Continue reading Now Hauling Motorcycles!
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
You may have heard this before, but the importance of the statement still rings true. As a tow truck operator, I get to see some amazing things. Some things are down right scary. Recently, I was dropping off a vehicle at a tire shop. The management of the store asked me to drop the vehicle… Continue reading Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Holidays and Roadways
We are back in the madness and wonder of the holidays. There is a mix of excitement and stress in the air, with parties and presents everywhere! With the season in full swing, and shoppers and party-goers running here to there, we need to be diligent in our travels. AAA is estimating an astonishing 103… Continue reading Holidays and Roadways
Storing A Vehicle?
There could be many reasons for storing a vehicle: weather change, travel, needs work, etc. If you are planning to store a vehicle, there are several things you should consider before storing and walking away. There are many, many creatures in our desert that would find your stored vehicle to be a wonderful refuge. In… Continue reading Storing A Vehicle?
We have moved
Hello, Tucson! We are sorry that we have not posted for a while now. The last couple of months have involved helping stranded Tucsonans, and moving. I’m betting we all know how exciting and fun moving is. (Sarcasm just doesn’t transfer through the screen, does it?) We are now located in the Ina/Thornydale area. It is… Continue reading We have moved
What Can We Haul?
When we think of the things a tow company hauls, we pretty much think of the obvious: cars and trucks. There are so many different types of tow trucks out there, so the things that can be hauled will vary. Considering Atomic, we can haul light- to medium-weight vehicles, empty tool boxes, empty sheds, and… Continue reading What Can We Haul?
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