Get ready to mark April 18th – April 20th on your calendars because the Florida Tow Show is just around the corner and we’re buzzing with excitement!
Known as one of the most thrilling gatherings in the towing industry, this year’s event is bound to be unforgettable. Located at the sunny Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace hotel, towers can register for the free on the Florida Tow Show website. This three-day extravaganza is sponsored by the nation’s top tow truck brands (Miller, Hino, and Jerr-dan) and roadside service providers (Allstate, Geico, and AAA). Plus, long-time tow truck financing experts, Beacon Funding, we’ll be at Booth #396 to help towers fund their tow truck purchases. Walk away with the truck you need!
In this article…
- Discover the Latest Highlights of the 2024 Florida Tow Show
- Free Attendee Pre-registration
- Enter Beacon Funding’s Raffle to Win Giveaway!
- Rev Up Your Fleet with the Transit Tow Advantage
- Allstate’s Training Sessions (Friday and Saturday’s Schedules)
- Get Pre-Approved for Your Next Tow Truck Purchase Before Attending
Keep reading to discover all the thrilling highlights of this year’s show.
Discover the Latest Highlights of the 2024 Florida Tow Show
This year’s highly anticipated 2024 Florida Tow Show, promises exclusive giveaways, informative seminars, captivating demonstrations, and of course amazing tow trucks!
Three Days of Amazing Events
The Florida Tow Show promises an exciting time for towers and their families; with a special ladies’ luncheon and Lil’ Towers event.
Starting Thursday night, April 18th you can attend the Tow Show Kick Off Party, sponsored by Jeff-Dan Then, the following is an extensive day of learning from industry leaders on educational sessions, including:
- Electric Vehicle Transportation by Paul Stephens
- Under the Hood with Google by Dennis Wencel
- Electric Vehicle Challenges & Solutions presented by Energy Security Agency
- Avoiding Damage Claims presented by Allstate Roadside
- AI Recruiting for the Towing Industry by Daniel Ostrov
- Surviving the EV Encounter presented by ECS
- And much more!
Don’t miss out on the tow-rrific lineup! Free attendee pre-registration is still open!
Win a new Hino with a Miller Industries Carrier!
This year’s tradeshow is offering a chance for a lucky tower to win a 2024 Hino L6 extended cab with a Miller Industries flatbed. Click here to download an official raffle ticket order form.
Your Sign To Enter Beacon Funding’s Tow Show Giveaway!
Beacon Funding is giving one lucky tower a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Slow Down Move Over flag sign.
- Register today. Gets you an entry into the raffle.
- Visit Beacon Funding at Booth #352. Get a second entry into the raffle* to double your chances of winning!
- Win! Winner* will be announced after the show.
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
Disclaimer: Must be present at the show to win – one additional entry per person.
Rev Up Your Fleet with the Transit Tow Advantage
Looking to make more revenue in the medium or heavy-duty towing sectors? Get more calls when you join America’s largest sub-hauling coordinator, Transit Pros and get access to exclusive tow truck financing perks from Beacon Funding!
As a Transit Pros Vendor, every truck you finance with Beacon Funding qualifies for the Transit Tow Advantage program. Earn rewards for every tow truck you finance, including:
- $300 VISA gift card when financing $100,000+*
- $200 VISA gift card when financing $50,000 - $100,000*
- $100 VISA gift card when financing $50,000 or less*
GET STARTED NOW
*All deals are subject to Beacon Funding credit approval. Must be a Transit Pros vendor to qualify. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Visa Prepaid cards will be offered on new credit applications only. Transactions less than or equal to $50,000 qualify for $100 incentive; transactions between $50,000-$100,000 qualify for $200 incentive; transactions of $100,000 or greater qualify for $300 incentive. Only one incentive per transaction.
Allstate’s Training Sessions (Friday and Saturday Schedules)
Looking to learn something new and network? The Allstate training sessions are the perfect opportunities to see the latest developments in the tow truck industry and meet other professional tow truck operators.
Join Beacon Funding’s Stephanie Richards at the Allstate training sessions in Sabal Ballrooms A, B, and C and you could be one of the lucky 11 to win a Nite Beam Hi-Vis safety vest! For a shot at winning, simply attend any Allstate training session.
Which training session are you most interested in? For a full list of all the training sessions this year, check them out here:
Friday, April 19th
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Time
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Safety and Technical Sessions
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Presenter
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9:30 – 10:15 am
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Electric Vehicle Transport: Electric vehicle roadside service tips and best practices.
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Paul Stephens
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10:30 – 11:15 am
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Turning Steering Wheel Holders into Operators: Training your new driver to be an operator you can trust.
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Shawn Sowden
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11:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Tools that Make a Difference: Explanation and demonstration of new industry products.
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Mike Farmer
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1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Recommended by the Manufacturer: Reviewing attachment points, jump points, and other key service steps.
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Mike Farmer
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2:00 – 2:45 pm
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Avoiding Damage Claims: How operators can protect themselves and prevent damages.
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Paul Stephens
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3:00 – 3:45 pm
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Ask the Experts: Two experts discuss the leading industry challenges.
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Brian Riker & Paul Stephens
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Saturday, April 20th
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Time
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Safety and Technical Sessions
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Presenter
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9:30 – 10:15 am
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Operator Advancement: Discussing field challenges and how to steer away from mistakes.
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Shawn Sowden
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10:30 – 11:15 am
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Understanding Today’s Vehicles: Important technical information for servicing electric and internal combustion vehicles.
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Paul Stephens
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12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Roadside Safety Lunch: What it takes to make your company safer.
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Brian Riker
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1:30 – 2:15 pm
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Are You Working the Job, or is the Job Working You? Analyzing processes from dispatch to drop off.
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Paul Stephens
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2:30 – 3:15 pm
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Checking in on Your Electric Vehicle Education
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Mike Farmer
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Get Pre-Approved for Your Next Tow Truck Purchase Before Attending
Are you in the market to buy a tow truck? Looking to expand your towing capabilities? Beacon Funding can support your goals.
At Beacon Funding, we can help you get pre-approved for tow truck financing before you even arrive at the tow show. That way you can easily negotiate with vendors and know your budget.
START YOUR PRE-APPROVAL
Since 1990, we’ve been helping small and established towing enterprise get the trucks they need to grow their revenue. We’ve financed over $1 billion in equipment, providing quality customer service to businesses of all sizes.