Finally, a towing podcast by people who’ve actually run the trucks, built the tech, and lived in the trenches! Hosts Shelli Hawkins and Dennis McGowan bring decades of street-level experience and insider knowledge to launch The Tow Trend Podcast.
In This Podcast Episode…
Prepare yourself — episode 6 of The Tow Trend Podcast pulls at the heartstrings. Our hosts Shelli Hawkins and Dennis McGowan share the mic with Cindy Iodice, founder of Flagman Inc. Her organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing struck-by-vehicle fatalities through national Slow Down, Move Over education.
Cindy’s not just passionate about this initiative because it’s important — she graciously shares her personal connection to Slow Down, Move Over awareness beginning with her deep family roots in the towing industry and a tragic loss that drives her mission forward.
You’ll Hear:
- Corey’s story
- All about Flagman, the unique, early education program Cindy started
- Tips on how to turn kids into roadside safety ambassadors
- What it’s like as a passenger when Dennis takes the wheel (😮)
- An open discussion where Shelli, Dennis, and Cindy share their own experiences dealing with grief over needless loss of struck-by victims
- Sobering numbers and stats highlighting why roadside safety awareness is more important than ever
- What Cindy, Shelli, and Dennis challenge every driver to do — right now.
This episode wraps up with a final, heartfelt message to everyone — relevant and deeply important whether you’re working in or a customer of the towing industry. Tune in, listen up, and walk away knowing exactly what you can do to help protect roadside workers.
About The Tow Trend Podcast
Welcome to The Tow Trend Podcast with Dennis McGowan and Shelli Hawkins — your insider’s guide to the towing industry! Join us monthly for dynamic conversations with industry experts, successful operators, and special guests sharing real stories from America’s roadsides. Owners, dispatchers, fleet managers, and enthusiasts tune in to uncover the latest tools, trends, and tactics driving success today, and discover where the industry is headed next. Get ready for insights that keep your business and your community, moving forward. Brought to you by Autura.
