The Tow Trend Podcast

Prepare yourself — episode 6 of The Tow Trend Podcast pulls at the heartstrings. Our hosts Dennis McGowan and Shelli Hawkins share the mic with Cindy Iodice, founder of Flagman Inc. Her organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing struck-by-vehicle fatalities through national Slow Down, Move Over education. Cindy’s not just passionate about this initiative because it’s important — she graciously shares her personal connection to Slow Down, Move Over awareness beginning with her deep family roots in the towing industry and a tragic loss that drives her mission forward. You’ll Hear: Corey’s story All about Flagman, the unique, early education program Cindy started Tips on how to turn kids into roadside safety ambassadors What it’s like as a passenger when Dennis takes the wheel (😮) An open discussion where Shelli, Dennis, and Cindy share their own experiences dealing with grief over needless loss of struck-by victims Sobering numbers and stats highlighting why roadside safety awareness is more important than ever What Cindy, Shelli, and Dennis challenge every driver to do — right nowThis episode wraps up with a final, heartfelt message to everyone — relevant and deeply important whether you’re working in or a customer of the towing industry. Tune in, listen up, and walk away knowing exactly what you can do to help protect roadside workers. Learn more at FlagmanSafety.com.

Welcome to episode four of The Tow Trend Podcast! Hosts Dennis McGowan and Shelli Hawkins are joined by Konner Kelly of Unlimited Recovery & Integrity Towing Solutions and Kevin Leigh, VP of Autura Marketplace. Together, the gang discuss real-world challenges of running a compliant, efficient, and profitable impound or unclaimed vehicle operation.With decades of combined experience across towing, impound, vehicle disposition, and auction operations, Konner and Kevin share practical insights every lot manager should hear.What You’ll Get:What data to use for better impound lot forecastingLegal requirement and compliance insightsWhat Konner does on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis Game-changing tip (SPOILER ALERT! It has to do with stickers)👻Phantom vehicle storiesTow company and impound stigma and advice on handling upset customers. 💡Tip: don’t give this task to Dennis!Retention strategies Konner uses to hire and hold onto quality team membersWhether you run a large impound facility, manage unclaimed vehicle lots, or just want a clearer picture of how this side of the business works, this episode is packed with real talk, operational advice, and stories from the field.Learn more: https://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