Hall Of Fame

Each year, the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. The tradition started in 1986 when the towing and recovery industry realized it was time to display the roots of the profession. 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. Each September a new class is inducted.

Murry Rude

Any industry member in the great northeast will tell you that Murray Rude knows the business and is a skilled operator. He first operated a tow truck at… Read More

Max Nussbaum

L.A. Prince

John Schrock, Sr.

John Schrock is one of the experienced operators who received excellent training and then transmitted his talents to the emerging Ernest Holmes Company. He was instrumental in the… Read More

John Hubbard

Worked for Hubbard Manufacturing Co. in various capacities, and served as a tow truck operator. Professional Engineer, Indiana 1943 Chief Engineer, Hubbard Mfg. Co.1944-1953 President, Hubbard Mfg. Co.19S3-1975… Read More

John Baugh

John Baugh became involved in the towing industry in 1969 as a salesman. He started his own business under the name and style of HOUSE OF WRECKERS, and… Read More

• 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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