Hydrogen Fuel Tow Trucks Are Here

November 8, 2022

Several states across the country are adopting goals to reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere by reducing the amount of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles on the road. The transportation industry is...

Improve Profitability with a Debt Collection Agency

October 25, 2022

Making a profit in the towing industry is hard work. On the one hand, you’re focused on promoting your services and diversifying your portfolio to bring in as much business as...

Do you need a Tow Truck Driver Certificate?

October 11, 2022

Depending on the state your business works or resides in, your team members may need additional certification. Of course, all employees that operate motor vehicles must be licensed, but what special...

Do You Need to Comply with USDOT Registration?

September 27, 2022

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the agency of our federal government responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles. Their goal is to reduce risks...

8 Steps to Becoming a Tow Truck Driver

September 13, 2022

One thing is for certain. As long as vehicles are on the road, our communities will need tow truck drivers to clear accidents, help stranded motorists, and keep our roads flowing...

Why WreckMaster Certification is Valuable for Towing Employees

August 23, 2022

One of the best ways to get more customers and increase your profits is by establishing your reputation as a professional towing company in your community. Running a well-operating business requires...

OSHA Reporting Requirements for Towing Businesses

August 9, 2022

A job in the towing industry is one of the most dangerous, especially when safety standards are not adhered to. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),...

What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse?

July 26, 2022

Your towing business is open to several risks, and one of the most critical is your employees’ adherence to safe performance standards. The towing industry is already a high-risk profession, from...

Is Your Service Suffering from Labor Shortages?

July 12, 2022

Our United States unemployment rate continues to be extremely low at 3.60%. Interestingly, the unemployment rate had hit this same low just before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but once...

Recordkeeping Tips for Towing Businesses

June 28, 2022

Owning your own small business is exciting. The sky’s the limit in allowing your ambitions to set your goals. Being your own boss means you’re in control of your destiny. Run...

Impact of Credit Card Fees on Profitability

June 14, 2022

In a largely electronic world, most transactions are now paid for with plastic–either a debit or credit card. Fundera reported some interesting statistics about credit card payments as of 2021: 80%...

The Impact of Credit Card Fees on Profitability

May 31, 2022

In a largely electronic world, most transactions are now paid for with plastic–either a debit or credit card. Fundera reported some interesting statistics about credit card payments as of 2021: 80%...

U.S. PIRG Education Fund Eyes Towing Practices

May 10, 2022

A consumer advocacy group recently became aware of a towing industry practice that may negatively impact unsuspecting drivers. As post-COVID activities begin to return to normal, more drivers are on the...

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Should You Buy a Towing Franchise?

April 26, 2022

The towing industry is bound to be a good business to own as long as there are vehicles on the road. Today, there are opportunities to expand business through networking, partnerships...

Keeping Your Towing Operators Safe

March 30, 2022

Accidents and fatalities are at the top of towing industry leaders’ minds. In late March 2022, a procession of hundreds of tow truck drivers honored the life of a fellow tow...

Grow Your Towing Business by Using Google Reviews

March 8, 2022

Did you know that a simple yet highly effective strategy for growing your business is using Google reviews? Google reviews are accessible to every business, and by optimizing the collection and...

The Impact of Labor on Today’s Towing Industry

February 22, 2022

In the past, some of the top concerns for business owners in the towing industry were managing risks associated with property crimes, liability issues, and employee accidents or deaths. Today, those...

Give Your Towing Business an Edge with Dispatch Software

January 31, 2022

How would you like to streamline the operations of your towing business? Implementing modern dispatch software will add more dollars to your bottom line, and more importantly, it will go a...

Set Your Towing Business Up for Success in the New Year

January 24, 2022

Ten Ways to Set Your Towing Business Up for Success in the New Year Even if you’re not a fan of “new year resolutions,” the start of a new calendar year...

Grow Your Wrecker and Towing Business in 2022

January 11, 2022

Tom Barrett, a Wisconsin politician, once said, “Chaos in the world brings uneasiness, but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.” Coming out of the past two years makes...

Make Your Tow Truck Drivers’ Job Easier

January 2, 2022

How can you make your tow truck drivers’ job easier with a payment gateway? Is your home office team still sending out invoices to customers and hoping they will pay as...

Have You Thought To Expand Your Towing Business

December 19, 2021

While people love the freedom of the open road, one thing they genuinely despise is being broken down on the shoulder. Today’s cars are more complex, so it’s not as easy...

Tips to Provide Ongoing Training to Your Tow Truck Drivers

December 5, 2021

Of course, your employees need to complete training to keep all required licenses up to date, but that doesn’t cover various skills your team needs to work for your business. Consider...

Portable Electric Vehicle Chargers Make it Easy to Achieve Growth Through Diversification

November 9, 2021

How would you like to grow your towing business? There are several ways to achieve growth: you can spend more on advertising and hope more people remember your name, you can...

How to Winterize Your Tow Truck

October 29, 2021

Autumn may have just officially begun, but it’s time to consider preparing your tow trucks and equipment for cold, winter weather. Whether your operations are frequently buried in snow or exposed...

Do You Have Issues Recruiting Tow Truck Drivers?

September 25, 2021

Now that pandemic unemployment benefits are ending, many business owners hope to see more applications flood their inboxes. However, experts aren’t quite so sure that the additional unemployment benefits were the...

Keep Your Towing Business Safe at Night

September 12, 2021

How Do You Keep Your Towing Business Safe at Night? Do you keep customers’ vehicles on your property overnight? After you’ve towed your customer’s vehicle to your lot, do you have...

Insurance For Your Towing Business

August 24, 2021

Do You Have General Liability Insurance for Your Towing Business? You’ve invested significant time and money into your towing company. The last thing you want is one employee or client mistake...

Classification of Tow Truck Employees

August 10, 2021

Incorrect Classification of Tow Truck Employees Can be a Costly Mistake In June 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division determined that ACD Emergency Road Services LLC...

Start a Tow Truck Business

July 27, 2021

How to Start a Tow Truck Business As long as there are vehicles on the road, tow trucks and towing services will be in high demand. In the United States, automobile...

Your Towing Business

July 13, 2021

Establishing Good Practices For Your Towing Business You likely started your towing business because you have a creative mind for problem-solving, and you enjoy helping people get out of predicaments. Once...

Winning Pricing Strategy for Your Towing Business

June 22, 2021

How to Plan for a Winning Pricing Strategy for Your Towing Business An ongoing challenge for most towing company owners in achieving optimal pricing for their services. Pricing is tricky because...

Tips to Reduce Risks for Towing Operations

June 8, 2021

Reduce Risks for Towing Operations. As long as we have vehicles on the roads, people will always need reliable tow trucks to save the day. Owning a tow truck business can be...

Simple Safety Precautions For The Tow Industry

May 14, 2021

Prevent Rollaway Injuries and Death with Simple Safety Precautions James Baker, George H.W. Bush’s former Chief of Staff, coined the phrase “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance” about building a company. His...

Five Ways to Increase Your Towing Customer Base

May 11, 2021

There’s no question--owning your own business is fierce. For those hoping to expand their businesses, providing specialty towing services is a great way to attract new customers. Here are some of...

Can a car legally be towed after just parking in a lot illegally for a few minutes?

May 1, 2021

Being Prepared for Any Situation will Bring Your Towing Business High Marks for Service

April 27, 2021

Summer’s heating up, and people are hitting the road. When traffic increases, so do accidents and injuries. However, there are many other types of issues drivers experience when returning to the...

Drivers Tips for Tow Truck Drivers Responding to Accident Scenes

April 14, 2021

In 2016, there were approximately 6.2 million motor vehicle traffic accident crashes reported to the police in the United States. In that same year, 37,806 people died as a result of...

How to Make More Money in the Towing Industry

March 23, 2021

Businesses in the towing industry are hauling in good figures. In 2018, total revenues were estimated at $7.1 billion with 4.7% annualized growth. The average company at that time was earning...

Tips for Getting Your Towing Invoices Paid

March 9, 2021

If your company resembles the typical small business in America, your existence depends on customers paying for the services you provide them in a timely manner. For tows of consumer cars...

Towing Companies: 10 Tips for Great Service and Winter Weather Safety

February 23, 2021

With much of the country suffering from unusual snowfalls, extreme blizzard-like conditions, and dangerous amounts of ice, tow truck drivers are left inundated with service calls. In the best conditions, vehicles...

Reduce Towing Injuries with a Few Quick Tips

February 9, 2021

Running a tow truck company should be about helping your clients get out of tough spaces—not about having employees get hurt or even worse. Between 2011 and 2016, there were a...

What Customers Look for in a Tow Truck Service

January 26, 2021

IBISWorld estimates 11% growth in 2021 for automobile towing services. Is your company poised to gain that additional business? Now is the time to make sure your business plan is established...

When the competition says they must have a flatbed.

January 23, 2021

Photo Credit DOUG Medlyn Been in the industry since being a teenager, back when my old Collins dollies felt heavy, and I felt light the roles have reversed. Dollies are now...

Getting it done

January 22, 2021

Photo Credit Pearson Recovery Best I’ve ever used, won’t buy anything else

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

January 21, 2021

Photo Credit Justin Bullock Quick work for stuck vehicle. Throw them on and go! "Get YA some ACTION"

No wheels no problem

January 20, 2021

Photo Credit Jonathan Reed They are the best dollies I have ever used

Steel Dollies

January 14, 2021

Photo Credit Myles Bois Think these are the steel version, still looking for a picture of the aluminum version. We have a total of seven sets.

Easy Ways for Tow Truck Drivers to Save the Day

January 12, 2021

The job of tow truck drivers is a bit like that of a superhero, isn’t it? Somedays your hours are filled with helping stranded motorists while other days you’re on the...

Finding the Right System and Parts is as Easy as A-B-C!

January 5, 2021

We’ve made some changes to make ordering and expanding your towing systems even easier! Our new model sets are alphabet coded to correspond with the actual names of the sets! Looking...

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