Museum auction truck backs towing history and expansion plans
The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum will auction a donated 2026 Museum Auction Truck on Oct. 16 in Chattanooga, with proceeds aimed at preserving industry history and helping the museum grow. Online bidding will also be available for people who cannot attend Museum Weekend 2026 in person.
Why it matters: - The Museum Auction Truck is a funding engine for the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum’s preservation and education mission. - Auction proceeds are earmarked to improve the current museum and help the organization buy a larger home or expand its existing building. - The museum says the need to preserve towing and recovery history has grown as the industry continues to evolve.
What happened: - The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum will hold its Annual Fundraising Auction on Friday, Oct. 16, during Museum Weekend 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. - Hino Trucks and Miller Industries donated the 2026 Museum Auction Truck for the third consecutive year. - The truck is built on a 2026 Hino L6 Series chassis and fitted with a Century 12 Series LCG™ carrier. - The truck carries a special 40th Anniversary Hall of Fame logo. - Truck details are available at More information.
The details: - The auction will bring together towing professionals, industry leaders and museum supporters for an evening of fellowship, fundraising and bidding. - The museum says auction proceeds support exhibits, educational opportunities and long-term preservation of towing and recovery history. - Online bidding will be available through Peak Auto Auctions for people who cannot attend in person. - Online auction information is available at Online bidding information. - In-person tickets are available at Museum Weekend tickets.
Between the lines: - The truck is both a headline auction item and a repeat example of industry backing for the museum’s mission. - The 40th anniversary theme ties the donation to the museum’s role in recognizing the profession’s history while also funding future expansion. - The annual donation model gives the museum a recurring fundraising asset rather than a one-time boost.
What’s next: - Bidding will take place during the live auction on Oct. 16, with online participation open through Peak Auto Auctions. - Museum leaders will use auction funds to keep building toward a larger or expanded facility. - The museum expects the truck to draw strong interest from bidders and supporters.
The bottom line: - One donated truck is helping the museum preserve the past, fund the present and build for a bigger future.
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