When you work in the towing industry, you know that you always have to be ready to work, no matter the weather. Driving tow trucks during inclement weather comes with risks, so we’re here to share our top five tips for tow truck driver safety in the rain. 5 Tow Truck Driver Safety Tips To […]
Are you trying to start a business that involves tow trucks? You’ll find that investing in owning equipment will be better in the long run, rather than renting. Read on to learn how much you can expect to spend on a tow truck. How Much Does a Tow Truck Cost? When starting a towing business, […]
Did you know that there are different types of towing and specific equipment needed for each type? If towing is a service you’re considering getting into, it’s important to know the difference between heavy-duty towing vs. light-duty towing. Then you can pick out the best equipment to suit your needs. What Is Heavy-Duty Towing vs. […]
What Kind of Tow Truck Insurance Do I Need? If your company uses tow trucks, you’ll need to invest in tow truck insurance. It will protect you if the unimaginable happens and one of your trucks gets into an accident. But what type of insurance do you need? What are all the ins and outs […]
Everyone knows police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances are emergency vehicles, but do tow trucks fall into that category as well? The short answer is yes, but they can’t do everything those other emergency vehicles can. There are lots of rules and regulations and they can change depending on the state you’re in. Let’s take […]
A wheel lift is a device that attaches to the rear of a tow truck and is used to lift and tow another vehicle by its wheels. If you’ve ever seen a car being lifted by its wheels or being towed standing on an angle, you’ve likely seen a tow truck with a wheel lift. […]
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been doing it for years, you might be looking for some tips on how to run a successful towing business. Here are a few tips to make your business the most safe, efficient, and profitable it can be. #1 Focus on a Niche There are a lot of […]
Any municipal fleet manager knows that one of your most important vehicles is your tow truck. From retrieving municipal vehicles to towing stuck or abandoned vehicles on municipal property, cities and towns that invest in their own towing equipment can save a great deal of time and money by investing in light-duty towing equipment. But […]
Minute Man Wheel Lifts make light-duty towing and repossession a breeze. Our Minute Man XD slide-in lift is specifically designed to fit in the back of many HD pickup chassis and transforms your truck into a light-duty tow vehicle. Our products make it possible to reduce vehicle hookup time, lower operational expenses, and perform one […]
From cars broken down or stranded on the side of the road to vehicles that are illegally parked or headed to impound, the duties of a tow truck driver are plenty, and the need for such professionals is not going anywhere! Towing is a great business to get into, but whether you’re building a staff […]
