Hi. this is my first proper post on this but i thought it would be worth a shot. I've recently gotten a tow truck and im looking for ideas and ways to make money off it. The plan would be to start off small and eventually get to the point where i can quit my job and drive the truck full time. Does anyone have some experience in this field of work and how would you go with starting off?
filed a tow claim through USAA. It seems ive submitted everything correctly, now im supposedly waiting to hear from agero? but i havent heard a thing from the for an hour or two so im a bit confused, do they not dispatch on sundays in georgia?
Hey all, so ive been doing a rebuild on my truck, as you can see its cab off circled in white fenders facing the front. The frame went off to powder coat so could a standard flat bed tow truck operator pull the cab onto the bed fenders first? When i had the telehandler i lifted the cab by the front windshield pillars and 2 support straps to the front radiator frame support and the fenders were fine. I just didnt know if it was safe for the fenders for a tow truck to winch it on?
I’m picking up a new manure spreader 250 miles away. Not sure how to go about chaining it down. Around the axles and the tongue? Jack up or down? Tire straps?
I’m towing it on an equipment trailer with a dovetail and ramps. Tie down points are to the side no e track or anything
Virginia towing operator here. We run AAA, GEICO, Allstate, HONK, Allied Dispatch, Roadside Protect, etc. We stay busy but honestly it feels like we’re constantly spinning our wheels and breaking even after payroll, insurance, fuel, repairs, chargebacks, and all the overhead.
Trying to figure out what direction actually makes real money in this industry besides motor clubs.
For the guys that scaled successfully, what cash contracts or fleet work changed the game for you?
Apartment complexes?
Police rotation?
Commercial fleets?
Dealership transport?
Government contracts?
Parking enforcement?
Repossessions?
Municipal work?
Auction transport?
Private property impounds?
Logistics companies?
I feel like motor clubs keep us alive but not really growing. Would appreciate real advice from operators that got out of the constant break-even cycle.
So I am moving further upstate in Ky and I need to tow my 2004 Chevy Cavalier with me, I am thinking UHaul but I don’t know if I need a truck and tow or what. Help??
Hey y'all: We're just a few years into towing and still learning. We were called out to recover a pick-up on a mountain road that was 80 feet down a steep embankment. Working on the invoice, but it doesn't seem right to charge it as an 'accident tow'. Sure, I'll add labor, winching, etc., but would love some of your expertise on managing this. Two trucks, 6 hours, etc. It's also awesome some clown stole two of the tires/wheels - so not helpful. Thanks for your help!
So I just got a job starting next week for a Roofing company, Hauling construction debris/waste to the dump. I've never towed a gooseneck trailer. I've towed only bumper hitch so far like boats or rv trailer. Is there a huge difference? Is this something completely different? Any tips would help.
