Hino Truck Raffled at 2012 Florida Tow Show
NOVI, MI – Hino Trucks teamed up with Miller Industries to provide one lucky tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2012MY Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier.

Joe Spina owner of Direct Towing out of Sarasota, Fla., won the 2012MY Hino model 258ALP at the 2012 Florida Tow Show.
NOVI, MI – Hino Trucks teamed up with Miller Industries to provide one lucky tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2012MY Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier.
The truck is part of a giveaway that benefits The Professional Wreckers of Florida (PWOF) Education and Legislation Programs. This year’s winner was Joe Spina owner of Direct Towing out of Sarasota, Fla. Spina, who already has two Hino 258 model trucks in his fleet, commented, “I still can’t believe I won! We have been in business for eight years and this will be a perfect addition to our fleet. I know our drivers will be fighting to drive the Hino.”
Hino Trucks has partnered with the PWOF to provide a vehicle for the Tow Show’s giveaway for the past several years. The truck travels to a number of Towing & Recovery meetings and events throughout the year. "This is a way for Hino to give back to the independent wrecker operators and to help promote education and safety,” explained Glenn Ellis, VP of marketing and dealer operations for Hino Trucks. “The PWOF looks for new ways to advance the towing industry and Hino Trucks is proud to partner with Miller Industries to support this endeavor and their organization.”
The Hino 258ALP model roll back has a unique design and leads the industry by providing a total package of driver comfort and flexibility, superior performance, low-cost-per-mile operation, and outstanding serviceability and reliability. The Century 12 Series LCG Carrier is a revolutionary design that allows the carrier deck to be mounted 5 – 6 inches lower than comparable units providing a lower load angle, better stability, increased safety with the operator being able to secure the load from the ground and the ability to transport taller loads.
Mike Seamon, Executive Director of PWOF added, “The Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida is pleased to once again travel to Tow Shows across the country to allow attendees to test drive the new Hino with LCG Miller Industries carrier. The air ride on the Hino and the low center of gravity mounted flatbed makes for a very low angle for specialty vehicles and is a perfect fit for our industry.”
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