Tow Truck Driver

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 about 12 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.,

Am I supposed to tip the tow truck driver?

Asked by Miss Bliss about 12 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 about 12 years ago

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

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 about 12 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 about 12 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 10 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 almost 7 years ago

I am a roadside provider in Peoria AZ. Is there a trick to getting the vendor application for AAA? I tried a few months back and they just send me a letter saying they don't need any more providers ?

Asked by Discount Lockout LLC over 9 years ago

same story with Geico and Agero? any help to getting on with them would be great

Asked by Discount Lockout LLC over 9 years ago

is being a tow truck driver easy

Asked by Anothony Berk over 11 years ago

Do people ever use their AAA towing entitlement and have you tow their car home if they've been out drinking? Is that illegal?

Asked by brrrrrrrrp about 12 years ago

When you tow a car, do you leave any notice to let the driver know that his car was towed, rather than stolen, and where it's being towed to?

Asked by ACap about 12 years ago

If you damage a car in the process of towing it, are you liable? Has this ever happened to you?

Asked by N8te about 12 years ago

What is the average cost for towing and how are we charged?

Asked by Kevin about 10 years ago

Hi, what cars are you seeing surviving rear crashes well? (texting while driving wrecks seem to be increasing) Also - what you've seen re: crash performance for Ford Fusion Energi and/or the Cadi CTS?

Asked by Kim over 9 years ago

If I show up as my car's being towed, would the driver release it if I paid him the same amount as I'd have to pay to get it released from the impound lot? Even though I'd be pissed it would still be worth it not to have to go all the way to the lot.

Asked by Davey about 12 years ago

My x and I both own a car but he kicked me out and I have the only copy of title he won't give me my car can I get it towed out of his yard

Asked by lori about 11 years ago

How much should it be for a tow truck to get me out of ditch? If the car is still drivable?

Asked by chelsea over 10 years ago

How much does it typically cost to tow a car 0.3 miles because I have someone trying to charge me $60??

Asked by Sherry Thomas over 9 years ago

cost to tow a car 17 miles

Asked by greg over 11 years ago

Do you carry a gun? Have you ever had a driver pull a gun on you when you tried to tow his car?

Asked by BB about 12 years ago

WHEN SHOULD TOW BEGIN CHARGING?

Asked by tSOSIE over 9 years ago

Am I allowed to remain in my car while it's being towed (rather than ride in the tow truck)?

Asked by Amanda about 12 years ago

I was told by the towing place I had been working for that I would never be able to tow again in the state of California over an incident. Is this true? Can a tow trucker be banned from driving again?

Asked by Jose almost 11 years ago

I am mentally and sexualy screwed over. My truck has the tank off. I need to go 198 miles. I would need to go with the truck. Could I get the best rate possible my old aged mother is going to help me I am 54 year old female

Asked by Sandra Frisbie almost 9 years ago

how much do tow companies charge is it by miles?

Asked by Steve almost 8 years ago

How much does it cost to have an electric car towed on a flatbed?

Asked by Dolores Umbridge about 11 years ago

Can you make a good living starting out with one truck

Asked by Tucker over 10 years ago

my sisters truck wastaken to shop.the shopowner didn't contact them till he had it towed away .now shes going to sign the pink slip so they can trash it.can anything be done since the shop owner never contacted them?they took it to get it fixed

Asked by janetteshadow14@gmail.com over 5 years ago

Asked by Cali almost 4 years ago

These days when cops have your car towed they don't hang around and wait for them anymore. Many Law Enforcement Agencies use the new smart phone software such as Omadi Mobile Apps. So my ? is.. What kind of Tow Truck must NEVER be used to tow a Locked 1985 Mercedes 300 SD and WHY?

Asked by Batgirl almost 4 years ago

Do tow truck operators make good money

Asked by montrice3@Gmail.com almost 11 years ago

My husband and I got into an accident a month ago in our Chevy Silverado. The tow company is charging $530. They towed the truck 5 miles away to a dealer body shop. Is that a normal price for such a short distance?

Asked by jaime over 9 years ago

Car breaks down, and a police officer assists. My bill was higher because the cop made the call to the tow company. Why? And should he have told me it would cost more?

Asked by Michael almost 12 years ago

My car got towed 160 miles by AAA but from a independent towing comany. Was a $50 tip too much or too little?

Asked by Summer over 11 years ago