7. Guys Towing Service
Guys Towing Service was founded back i 1971, when the founder Guy Benitez bought his very first mechanical tow truck, to supplement his multiple gas station businesses.
He aimed to always provide the best service possible! So, very soon when he developed a loyal customer base and sew a demand for the towing services, his tow trucks fleet as well as the services offered continued to grow and expend.
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That is when he decides to sell his gas stations and concentrate on the towing business. Smart move I will say!
He made the business dominant towing company in the Lafayette region, and one of the far recognized tow trucking companies in US.
They are known as the leader in:
- Light-duty;
- Heavy-duty and
- Hazardous materials towing and recovery.
Actually, Guy’s Towing Service led the way for HAZMAT training in the city before there was a city hazardous response unit and a state police HAZMAT division!
Furthermore, he helped to form the state towing association, Towing and Recovery Professionals of Louisiana (TRPL) and the national towing association, the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA).
Moreover, he is the primary supporter for the T.O.W.E.D. Program (Towing Operators Working to Eliminate Drunk Driving) and has offered rides for 25 years now, during the holiday season!
