Hickory Wrecker Service Inc.

07/27/2026

Hickory- family and friends are trying to help a retired Hickory police officer facing some tough medical challenges. Danny Crump was an officer for 30-years. Here’s a flyer they just shared.

07/02/2026

Congratulations to Chief Chad Fisher on his retirement!

The Hickory Fire Department proudly announces the retirement of Battalion Chief Fisher following nearly three decades of dedicated service to the department and the citizens of Hickory.

Battalion Chief Fisher joined the Hickory Fire Department in November 1997 and has served the community with professionalism, leadership, and commitment throughout his career. During his time with the department, he worked his way through the ranks, including being Deputy Chief of Administration and Operations. He has completed numerous specialized training courses including Emergency Vehicle Driving, Rapid Intervention Teams, Firefighter Safety and Survival, and the Swedish Flashover Simulator.

Chief Fisher holds certifications through the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission as a Level II firefighter, Technical Rescuer, Level II Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials Operations Technician, and Fire and Life Safety Educator Levels I through III. In 2000, he became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and is also a Nationally Registered EMT.

Committed to professional growth and leadership development, Chief Fisher completed the Fire Officer Level III Program along with Leadership I, II, and III training. He furthered his education by earning his Level 1 Fire Inspector certification and in 2019 graduated from Cleveland Community College with an associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology and later in 2022 he received his bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University in Fire and Emergency Services Administration.

Outside of the fire service Chief Fisher enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is married to his wife, Samantha, and together they have a daughter, Emma. After retirement Chief Fisher says he looks forward to his next chapter in life.

The Hickory Fire Department extends its sincere appreciation to Battalion Chief Fisher for his many years of faithful service and wishes him and his family all the best in retirement.

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06/17/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING! 🚨
Join our growing team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:
🔹 Rollback Driver
🔹 Class A CDL Heavy Wrecker / Equipment Transport Driver
What We Offer:
✅ Health Insurance
✅ Uniforms Provided
✅ Paid Time Off
✅ On-the-Job Training
✅ Competitive Pay Based on Experience & Position
✅ 40–50 Hours Per Week
✅ Rotating After-Hours On-Call Schedule
Requirements:
✔️ Valid Driver's License (CDL Class A required for Heavy Wrecker/Equipment Transport position)
✔️ DOT Health Card
✔️ Ability to Lift 50+ Pounds
✔️ Dependable and Professional Attitude
✔️ Strong Work Ethic and Customer Service Skills
✔️ Ability to Work in Various Weather Conditions
If you're looking for a stable career with great benefits and opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you!
Contact us today for more information or to apply!
📞 828-327-8700
📧[email protected]
📍254 10th St Pl NW Hickory, NC

04/04/2026

TRPNC May Light Duty Training!
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02/12/2026

Jack was a good friend and mentor. Could always count on him when we needed help or something fixed, but will mostly miss the conversations we had when stopping by the shop or running into each other outside of work. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hoke and Custom Body Works, Inc. Family.

We will miss you Jack!!

Custom Body Works is sad to announce the passing of our owner, Jack Hoke.

Jack enjoyed over 45 years of proudly leading his company to become a trusted and quality collision repair center for the greater Hickory area. Jack made many friends along the way and will be greatly missed by us all.

A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Bass-Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Deborah Frye officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Collision Repair Education Foundation at collisionrepaireducationfoundation.org.

We appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this time.

02/03/2026

Congratulations on your retirement!! Thank you for your service!!

01/25/2026

Y’all stay safe out there. The roads are very slick and will be for the next few days. Avoid traveling if at all possible, but if you do find yourself in need of a winch out, give us a call.

01/18/2026

Very appreciative of our friends at Bailey’s for supplying us with top notch equipment for our drivers. Thank you Bailey’s for everything you do!!

12/26/2025

This year we are very thankful for all of our customers. We hope that every had Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We look forward to providing quality service to all of current and new customers in the coming year!

11/24/2025

The Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response.

More details: https://trib.al/2klnLdi