Hall Of Fame

The first Hall of Fame class, inducted in 1986, consisted of 27 members from six countries: Australia, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States. Industry professionals came together and selected individuals who made a difference. To honor those chosen few, the Friends of Towing (now ITRHFM) dedicated an entire section of the museum’s walls for portraits of the inductees.

Today the Hall of Fame has grown to include over 350 distinguished towing professionals with members from:

Australia
Belgium
Canada
Finland
France
Germany

Ireland
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Poland
Scotland

South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Wales

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HALL OF FAME NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Tow Equipment/Product Innovation

Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.

Exemplary Dedication

Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.

Industry Leadership

Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.

Professional Achievement

Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.

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Elwin P. Hyatt

Elwin was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on April 30, 1940. He graduated from Wappingers, Central School District in 1958 and from Dutchess Community College in June, 1960. … Read More

Darrell Johnson, Sr.

Darrell was born in Bushnell, Florida on April 15, 1941. He was married to Jackie in Orlando, Florida on September 5, 1964. Jackie has been involved in the… Read More

Charles S. Beard, II

Charles was born in York, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1945. Upon graduating from high school, Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy C.B.’s, where he served three years and… Read More

Richard A. Frasier

Little did Dick Frasier know he’d me an Olympic star for towing. Dick’s towing company, Lakeshore Garage, was contracted by New York to provide 30 wreckers for the… Read More

Richard D. Bays, Jr.

Since purchasing his first tow truck in 1971, Rick has followed his passion for the towing industry. He joined the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) in 1979 and… Read More

Randall W. Olson

On the way to a tow, Randy’s father dropped off his laboring mother at a hospital in Virginia, Minnesota. And Randy has been involved in the towing industry… Read More

Pat Herring

J.E. Herring Motor Company is a multi-generation business and Pat has played a role for over 30 years, taking over the helm in 1978. He has been a… Read More

Joseph Pedigo

In the 1980’s, Joe Pedigo found himself leading a successful state towing association, the Professional Towing & Recovery Association of Illinois. That’s where he learned the ropes of… Read More

Harriet Cooley

For the past thirteen years, Harriet has been Director of Certification for the Towing & Recovery Association of America (TRAA) and currently serves as it’s Executive Director. Early… Read More

Edward J. Chambers

Ed started his towing company in 1973 with one small tow truck. Today, Chamber’s Towing has two heavy-duty tow trucks, one tilt’n’load, two small tow trucks, and air… Read More

William G. Miller

William G. Miller founded Miller Industries, Inc. in 1990. The same year he acquired Challenger Wrecker Manufacturing, Holmes International and Century Wrecker Corporation. Champion Carrier Corporation was also… Read More

Thomas A. Tedford III

Thomas A. Tedford III has spent over 24 years in the industry starting at the age of 14 at a neighbor’s garage. Tom presently works for United Road… Read More