Many people appear to be unaware that there is a law (Title 29-A §2054) in Maine that requires drivers to move over to a non-adjacent lane or if not possible, to use prudent speed to pass safely, emergency vehicles INCLUDING wreckers working on the side of the road to load or extricate vehicles from various undesirable positions along roadsides here in Maine.

We have had many unpleasant experiences dealing with drivers who either don’t know there is such a law or could care less about the safety of those people working on the side of the road. We have made every attempt to ensure that our drivers and vehicles are visible in any kind of weather. Our uniforms are in compliance with State and Federal law requiring ANSI Class 3 level for emergency personnel working on the roadside, we have reflective lettering on our trucks and emergency lights and beacons on our trucks. These measures [...]

Totman’s was featured in an article in the industry publication “Towing & Recovery Footnotes” in the January 2011 edition!

An article written by Allan T. Duffin discusses how innovations in towing equipment and technology help us do our job more efficiently.

You can read the story online at http://www.flashedition.com/publication/?i=56063 – go to page 6 for the story. If you can’t read it online drop us an email at susan@totmans.com and we’ll get you a copy.

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