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Towing & Auto Transport News

​Empower Your Lifting Operations with ECTTS Round Slings

Posted by Kristen Pflibsen on Jun 3rd 2024

Empower Your Lifting Operations with ECTTS Round Slings and Hooks, Eye to Eye Endless Loop Slings, and Eye to Eye Synthetic Rope SlingsEast Coast Truck & Trailer Sales (ECTTS) is proud of its range of Synthetic Polyester Round Slings and Round Sling Hooks, providing versatility, durability, and reliability for all your pulling, lifting, and rigging needs.Our Synthetic Polyester Round Slings are designed to be versatile, durable, and reliable for pulling, lifting, and rigging applications. Ma
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Domestically Made to Order Securement Straps and Tie-Downs

Posted by Kristen Pflibsen on Jun 3rd 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPortsmouth, Virginia – February 14, 2024 – Renowned for its commitment to excellence in the trucking industry, East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales continues to solidify its position as a pioneer in delivering top-quality products to its customers. The leading provider of premium truck and trailer equipment has proudly announced the launch of its Portsmouth straps sewing factory where durable towing straps are assembled then shipped from Virginia, so customers get quality dome
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​Hypothermia May Not Be Not What You Think It Is: Protect Yourself and Your Outdoor Workers

Posted by Kristen Pflibsen on Feb 5th 2024

We want to provide you with some education on this important topic to make sure you stay warm at work as part of your winter safety plan. Appropriate warm clothing that maintains your body temperature in cold weather becomes more than just a suggestion or a choice; it truly is a necessity.  Hypothermia is defined as a body temperature below 95°F (35°C). Cold weather poses a threat even when temperatures seem mild. Hypothermia can set in when temperatures drop below 5
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Care and Maintenance of Wire Rope Winch Cable

Posted by Tim Ryan on Jan 2nd 2024

Care and Maintenance of Wire Rope Winch Cable
Proper care and maintenance of a wire rope winch cable are crucial to ensure the safety and longevity of the equipment. Here are some guidelines to help you maintain a wire rope winch cable: 1. Regular Inspection -  Visual Inspection: Regularly inspect the entire length of the wire rope for any signs of damage, such as kinks, broken wires, or deformation. Look for corrosion or rust, especially in areas with exposure to h
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Why Are Emergency Lights the Colors They Are and Which Colors are for What Alert?

Posted by Kristen Pflibsen on Dec 29th 2023

Why Are Emergency Lights the Colors They Are and Which Colors are for What Alert?
Have you ever wondered why police lights flash red and blue and ambulance lights are red or what other colors of flashing lights are for and who uses them? Emergency vehicles are designed to get our attention by using flashing lights and loud noises. It is well understood that the appropriate response to seeing these lights is to pull over yielding the right-of-way to an emergency response vehicle, immediately, but also safely. Most of us can distinguish between emergency vehicles a
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