Jim Stepp was a Founder of this organization. TRAA represents the interests of the towing and recovery industry on Capitol Hill, sponsoring annual events and meetings that are attended by members as well as state association officers and leaders. TRAA also produces an array of educational products supporting professionalism in towing and recovery and in business management.

Jim Stepp was also a Founding Member of The Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida, Inc. PWOF began in 1977 and has operated since that time as an association of Towing business people seeking to constantly upgrade the conditions and profitability along with the image of the towing industry. 

Jim Stepp was on the Board/one of the first investors at its inception. Tow Times is a monthly magazine dedicated to helping towing company owners and managers throughout the United States, Canada and around the world run a more successful towing business. Each month, articles address challenges and opportunities facing today’s towing services and offer realistic solutions and strategies to immediately increase profits and streamline operations.

The Sunshine State Towing Association (SSTA) is a trade association providing representation and education to its members throughout Florida. Their education programs provide insight into the latest process developments to key towing services. SSTA proudly champions those involved in the towing industry before the Florida Legislature, regulatory agencies and the public as we seek to improve safety conditions, profitability and advocate for the towing industry at large.