Miller Industries News

One small feature that can make a big difference for towing is a reverse camera system for your wrecker.  In this video we explore the benefit of the Miller Industries^™ optional Dual Reverse Camera System for medium and heavy-duty wreckers. 

Topics: Heavy-Duty, Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Holmes, Medium-Duty, VIDEO, miller industries

In this video we review the importance of inspecting the subframe mounting bolts on your wrecker or rotator, as well as demonstrate a simple technique for quickly checking for loose bolts.

Topics: maintenance monday, maintenance, VIDEO, miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Holmes, Wrecker, Rotator, Heavy-Duty, Medium-Duty

A new option for storing the wheel grid adapters on your Century® 3212, Vulcan® V-30, and Chevron™ 1016 medium-duty wrecker is now here.  This new storage option provides convenient storage for both wheel grid adapters right at the back of the wrecker.  

Topics: Wheel Lift, Wheel Grid Storage, miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Medium-Duty, VIDEO

Our friends at Ashely Sling show us why inspecting your heavy-duty endless loop strap slings is important.  In this video we discuss what to look for during your inspections, as well as how to avoid damage to your slings.  

Topics: miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Holmes, Heavy-Duty, Medium-Duty, Rotator, Wrecker, Tow Truck, Recoveries, endless loop strap, Ashley Sling, maintenance monday, Inspection, maintenance, VIDEO

This video showcases some of the common lubrication points found on the Century® 3212 G2, Vulcan® V-30 G2, and Chevron™ 1016 G2 medium-duty wreckers.  In this video we discuss the critical wear points where lubrication is most critical.

Topics: miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Medium-Duty, Wrecker, Tow Truck, Grease Points, maintenance, Inspection, 3212, V-30, 1016, maintenance monday, VIDEO

One of the most important preparations a tow truck operator can do, is to make sure the wire rope on their recovery winch is tightly wrapped on the winch drum.  This process is referred to as "power wrapping".  This video discusses the importance of power wrapping the wire rope on your wrecker and carrier winches, while also demonstrating one technique that can be used to complete the power wrapping process.

Topics: miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Holmes, Chevron, Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty, Rotator, Carrier, Wrecker, Autoloader, Wire Rope, Winch, drag winching, maintenance, maintenance monday, Recovery, repossession, VIDEO

This video demonstrates how to operate the MatJack® high pressure air bag lifting kit offered from Miller Industries.  In this video we show the how to properly utilize the air bag kit to lift a heavy object.  

Topics: Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty, MatJack, Air Bags, Lifting, Wrecker, Trucks, Recoveries, Towing, safety, miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Holmes, Chevron, VIDEO

Thanks to our friends over at Ashley Sling, we are able to provide you with this video covering the importance of conducting wire rope inspections on your tow truck.  In this short video we talk about the frequency of wire rope inspections, as well as what you should look for when conducting inspections of wire rope.  

Topics: miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Holmes, Light-Duty, Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty, Carriers, Rotator, Rotators, Wrecker, Autoloader, Tow Truck, Truck, Winching, Winch, AutoLoaders, Recovery, Recoveries, repo, repossession, Wire Rope, maintenance, Inspection, Cable, maintenance monday, VIDEO

This video is the 2nd video in the series showcasing the MatJack® high pressure air bag lifting kit offered from Miller Industries.  In this video we show how to set-up the kit for use with your medium or heavy-duty wrecker.  

Topics: Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty, MatJack, Air Bags, Lifting, Wrecker, Trucks, Recoveries, Towing, safety, miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Holmes, Chevron, VIDEO

This video showcases the MatJack® high pressure air bag lifting kit offered from Miller Industries.  In this video we show the kit components, and discuss what each component is designed for.  

Topics: MatJack, Air Bags, Lifting, Heavy-Duty, Medium-Duty, Wrecker, Trucks, Recoveries, Towing, safety, miller industries, Century, Vulcan, Holmes, Chevron, Accessory, VIDEO