Eric Luchini
Hall of Fame Inductee #361
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Second generation owner, Luchini Towing & Recovery
You will never regret helping those in your community.
– Ray Luchini (Eric’s father)
Eric shows his dedication and commitment to the towing and recovery industry daily, following in his father’s footsteps of giving back. The company was founded in 1960 and Eric knew at a young age that he would eventually take over the business. He loves what he does and he does it with professionalism.
Luchini’s provides vehicles and equipment to several local fire departments and law enforcement agencies for their training programs including but not limited to the Las Cruces Fire Department; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Department of Defense; and Border Patrol – Canine drug unit.
Member
- International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum
- Towing and Recovery Association of America
- New Mexico Auto Recyclers Association
- New Mexico Trucking Association
- 1996 – 2000 Executive Board, Better Business Bureau of Las Cruces
- 1998 – 2004 New Mexico Southern State Fair Committee
Recognition
- 2014 Order of the Towman
- 2015 Order of the Towman
- 2016 American Towman Silver Star Award
Community
- Since 1981, donated over 1,250 vehicles to surrounding Fire Rescue Training Programs
- Las Cruces Police Department – donated bullet proof vests
- Las Cruces Fire Department – assisted in first Jaws of Life purchase
- Every 15 minutes accident reenactment – board member for first event
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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.