Tow Truck Driver

Am I supposed to tip the tow truck driver?

Asked by Miss Bliss almost 13 years ago

It is like any service that is given to you. if you feel that the service you received deserves a tip then yes, some people tip us between 2.00 - 5.00 dollars depending on the service

How much SHOULD a tow cost, assuming it's a relatively short distance (5-10 mi)?

Asked by Marques almost 13 years ago

The average tow is roughly about 65-75 dollars for a 5-10 mile tow.

Does a cop have to order that a car be towed, or can a tow truck driver cruise the city looking for cars parked in front of hydrants and tow them? (Or call the cops to notify them about the offense and tow them once the cop shows up and approves it?)

Asked by Janis almost 13 years ago

No. The Police Department must call the contracted towing company to come out and tow any illegally parked car. If the car is on private property then it is up to the property owner to contact the towing company of its choice to tow the car. After the police have been called.,

How does a tow truck drivers business relationship with AAA work? Do they pay you per tow, do they pay a flat fee, or something else?

Asked by Salvatore almost 13 years ago

AAA pays us 2 times a month on the amount of volume we do.

Are most tow trucking companies moving toward using flatbed trucks exclusively, or is there still need for the standard cable tow truck?

Asked by bellboy88 almost 13 years ago

A flatbed is becoming more and more common due to more all wheel drive vehicles. But the standard wreckers (cable tow trucks) are still used today mainly for recovery and heavier trucks.

Can a towing company charge you for a tow even if you have not yet been hooked on to? Can they restrain you from leaving even if they have not hooked on to you and you have a clear path to drive away? I live in Texas.

Asked by John over 11 years ago

So i have been a rollback operator now for 5 years however i am going into the wrecker side of it now my question is how can i learn the difference between 4wd awd rwd and frw in order to know how to tow it thanks

Asked by Robert over 7 years ago