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A towing company in Memphis, Tennessee, has come under fire for allegedly illegally towing and booting semi-trucks and charging inflated prices. Several out-of-state truck drivers have complained about aggressive towing tactics and fees that exceed city regulations, prompting an investigation by law enforcement and the revocation of the company’s permits. The owner of the towing company has defended his practices, claiming they comply with state law. However, the city council and state authorities have expressed concerns about the company’s alleged predatory behavior, and a lawsuit has been filed by a transportation company accusing the towing company of violating federal anti-racketeering laws.

A1’s Towing & Hauling, a Memphis-based towing company, has faced another suspension of its business permit for 30 days due to ongoing complaints from customers. The company has previously faced similar action in the past for alleged illegal tows and exorbitant fees. Truck drivers have reported illegal towing of their vehicles, inflated charges, and questionable payment practices by A1’s. The incident that prompted the latest suspension involved a Mississippi couple whose 18-wheeler was towed from a truck stop despite being parked legally.