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EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 1H 9M

Training for Tomorrow: Building a Safer, Smarter Towing Industry

from The Tow Trend Podcast · host Autura

In episode two of The Tow Trend Podcast, our hosts, Dennis McGowan and Shelli Hawkins, chat with towing industry experts and special guests Shane Coleman (ERSCA) and Bear Godfrey (WreckMaster), for a dynamic discussion on the evolving importance of safety and training. Catching these four busy professionals for a sit-down conversation wasn’t easy, but we’ve seized the opportunity to capture their perspectives on one of the industry’s hottest topics. With Shelli’s sharp wit and Dennis’ signature broadcaster voice guiding the conversation, our hosts draw out juicy nuggets of insight about what a strong safety culture looks like, overlooked safety blind spots, and more. What You'll Get: Changes in training over the last 30 yearsThe difference between how trained vs. untrained operators handle towing and recovery situationsCommon, avoidable training mistakesThe one action every owner should take right now🍕Everyone’s favorite pizza chain Enjoy this rare opportunity to “not just listen, but listen to understand” how towers, fleet managers, and other industry experts can benefit from making training and safety a priority for America’s most essential industry. Resources: ERSCAtraining.org | WreckMaster.com | Autura.com

In episode two of The Tow Trend Podcast, our hosts, Dennis McGowan and Shelli Hawkins, chat with towing industry experts and special guests Shane Coleman (ERSCA) and Bear Godfrey (WreckMaster), for a dynamic discussion on the evolving importance of safety and training. Catching these four busy professionals for a sit-down conversation wasn’t easy, but we’ve seized the opportunity to capture their perspectives on one of the industry’s hottest topics. With Shelli’s sharp wit and Dennis’ signature broadcaster voice guiding the conversation, our hosts draw out juicy nuggets of insight about what a strong safety culture looks like, overlooked safety blind spots, and more. What You'll Get: Changes in training over the last 30 yearsThe difference between how trained vs. untrained operators handle towing and recovery situationsCommon, avoidable training mistakesThe one action every owner should take right now🍕Everyone’s favorite pizza chain Enjoy this rare opportunity to “not just listen, but listen to understand” how towers, fleet managers, and other industry experts can benefit from making training and safety a priority for America’s most essential industry. Resources: ERSCAtraining.org | WreckMaster.com | Autura.com

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