Getting a tow truck driver job.

How did you get your start doing tow truck driver work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

no. just good reading and writing skills. it also helps to have a pleasant demeanor as the field heavily relies on good customer relations.

i filled out an app. and they took me out n showed me what to do one call in a wrecker one in a ramp...it was busy that day so they just gave me a truck and said go see what u can do..i been driving ever since.. that was 8 years ago. never had any accidents or any trouble towing anything since.. now i'm unemployed and have my own wrecker to start my own..its the only way you make good money is if u have your ow truck.....its not rocket science.. jr high grad is fine..ive seen some real dummies doing this job

Do you need any special license to be a tow truck driver?

i dont know about other places mass and r.i you dont. florida i believe u need an e or ee license.. ohio not sure. best bet is ask someone locally.

mE AND MY BROTHER RUN A TOW COMPANY IN YONKERS . wE ARE ALSSO BIG CRY BABIES.

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My ranger p/u got towed an impounded this past Sunday while I was working p/t delivering pizza. It was at this below average apt complex on beverly hill st in Houston. Tow truck driver was the one that let me in the gate. I was mad as a hornet. I don't own a gun, but if I had one, I don't know.

I had to rob Peter to pay Paul to get it out. I am still trying to catch up. It'll take a miracle for me to pay my truck note this month.

You know what though? If you can't beat them, join them. I am thinking about becoming a part time tow truck driver. They seem to have an air tight hustle. I am sure it is dangerous. I know how I felt, and to a certain extent the feeling still lingers. But hey, if it pays good, why not? I am tired of delivering pizzas part time anyway. And guess what?
My regular job is at a dps office. I don't work with titles or anything like that, just driving tests, etc. So don't get it twisted. My driving record is good. Anyone needing a p/t time tow truck driver in Houston? Hit me with an e mail.

I have just accepted a position at a smaller towing company in the San Antonio/Austin area. At my current job i dont make much more than minimum wage. To get my foot in the door, I just accepted a job at a smaller towing company for less than min. wage, 70+ hrs week for training with help with certs. I have managment experience, automotive training, and a strong desire to learn and do this job. Is this a normal way to get into this industry or am I getting screwed? Any input about this is GREATLY apprecieated.

hey man learn the business then buy ur own truck.

my father in law owned a towing company and he passed away now i have all this towing equipment and i want to keep it going but i dont know were to start anyone got any advice

my advice is hire the best tow driver you can find and let them help you under a supervisor/manager position. it wont come cheap cuz remember u get what u pay for.. but trust is also a major factor in selecting someone in this position.. you dont want someone that will take advantage of you. but again if you take care of them they wont think about screwing you..let them do the hiring because they know what to look for..its a complicated business to get into if you've never sat in the drivers seat..exp means everything...........wish i lived near there i could help u out..i,ve been out of work for 2 months now...going back to rhode island from florida just to work..hard times...good luck

tinky winky in Houston, Texas said: I CAN GO POTTY ALL BY MYSLEF

um ok well i'm happy for you..good luck hope everything comes out ok..dont forget to wipe cuz that can become a pretty s h * t t y situation...

bobbyphenom in Lady Lake, Florida said: my advice is hire the best tow driver you can find and let them help you under a supervisor/manager position. it wont come cheap cuz remember u get what u pay for.. but trust is also a major factor in selecting someone in this position.. you dont want someone that will take advantage of you. but again if you take care of them they wont think about screwing you..let them do the hiring because they know what to look for..its a complicated business to get into if you've never sat in the drivers seat..exp means everything...........wish i lived near there i could help u out..i,ve been out of work for 2 months now...going back to rhode island from florida just to work..hard times...good luck

ok that makes since but what do i do about the licens probem and i have been i the service biz a long time not in towing but in that i have learnd if some one thinks they hold all the licens then they think they that they are the biz and make poor and selfish choices because they think you owe them something and that is what im trying to get around to make the biz more stable

snowdens in Beaufort, South Carolina said: my father in law owned a towing company and he passed away now i have all this towing equipment and i want to keep it going but i dont know were to start anyone got any advice

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I just got on at a small tow yard> I will be driving a flat bed truck. I have no exp can some one help me on the basics i have a family to support .....

i need a job as a tow truck driver

tinky winky in Houston, Texas said: I CAN GO POTTY ALL BY MYSLEF

SAme bro

Worked for impound lots and drove a wrecker in Houston for a number of years. Had to get out of driving a wrecker. I like driving a wrecker, but all the wrecker company owners are as*holes, work you WAYYY too many hours until you burn out, then they treat you like crap on top of all that. Again, I like driving a wrecker, but not 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week, the owners treat you like sh*t, then they sit around wondering why their drivers keep quitting on them. Duuhh. I wonder .
If i could find a job driving a wrecker 40-60 hours a week and was treated with respect and didn't get cheated on my paycheck, I'd do it again. I doubt if I'd ever find a wrecker company that treats their drivers with respect and appreciation.

STP in Houston, Texas said: Worked for impound lots and drove a wrecker in Houston for a number of years. Had to get out of driving a wrecker. I like driving a wrecker, but all the wrecker company owners are as*holes, work you WAYYY too many hours until you burn out, then they treat you like crap on top of all that. Again, I like driving a wrecker, but not 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week, the owners treat you like sh*t, then they sit around wondering why their drivers keep quitting on them. Duuhh. I wonder .
If i could find a job driving a wrecker 40-60 hours a week and was treated with respect and didn't get cheated on my paycheck, I'd do it again. I doubt if I'd ever find a wrecker company that treats their drivers with respect and appreciation.

i couldent aggree more with u on what u hadto say! if the owners would simply pay an hourly & tow truck driverom. it would change things but their to greedy

i dont get what happend..lol i meant hourly & % com.

owner in Morgantown, West Virginia said: no. just good reading and writing skills. it also helps to have a pleasant demeanor as the field heavily relies on good customer relations.

hey i , ve run a small business for the last 13 years ( in trucking ) and am looking for a change . you would not happen to be hiring a light or medium duty driver . im not afraid of long hours or working nites. 304 two eight 1 3 one seven 3

greg

Im lookin to buy a wrecker and drive it myself as a part time gig. How
much income you think that would bring in monthly.

Host said: How did you get your start doing tow truck driver work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

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quick question...once you get hired by the tow company....would they provide you with a truck or how does it work?

To Tookie :
The companies will generally supply the truck. Depending on the company, you might get a nice truck in good working condition, or you might get a complete P.O.S. . I have had to drive wreckers that were in such piss-poor condition it was downright embarrassing .
With proper training, it's not a difficult job.

kountzer in Houston, Texas said: My ranger p/u got towed an impounded this past Sunday while I was working p/t delivering pizza. It was at this below average apt complex on beverly hill st in Houston. Tow truck driver was the one that let me in the gate. I was mad as a hornet. I don't own a gun, but if I had one, I don't know.

I had to rob Peter to pay Paul to get it out. I am still trying to catch up. It'll take a miracle for me to pay my truck note this month.

You know what though? If you can't beat them, join them. I am thinking about becoming a part time tow truck driver. They seem to have an air tight hustle. I am sure it is dangerous. I know how I felt, and to a certain extent the feeling still lingers. But hey, if it pays good, why not? I am tired of delivering pizzas part time anyway. And guess what?
My regular job is at a dps office. I don't work with titles or anything like that, just driving tests, etc. So don't get it twisted. My driving record is good. Anyone needing a p/t time tow truck driver in Houston? Hit me with an e mail.

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Hit me with an e mail.

I am looking for a good Tow Truck Driver. When and If you get your TDLR license hit us up - Overhaulin Pro 832-237-2TOW ask for Jason or fill out an application at www.overhaulinpro.com

hello,
I am currently in high school and I'm interested in becoming a tow truck driver. I'd like to know how much I would get paid an hour, and what type of license I would need to drive either a regular tow truck or what license needed to drive a rollback/flatbed tow truck. Please send me some info about being a tow truck driver and that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good day

STP in Houston, Texas said: Worked for impound lots and drove a wrecker in Houston for a number of years. Had to get out of driving a wrecker. I like driving a wrecker, but all the wrecker company owners are as*holes, work you WAYYY too many hours until you burn out, then they treat you like crap on top of all that. Again, I like driving a wrecker, but not 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week, the owners treat you like sh*t, then they sit around wondering why their drivers keep quitting on them. Duuhh. I wonder .
If i could find a job driving a wrecker 40-60 hours a week and was treated with respect and didn't get cheated on my paycheck, I'd do it again. I doubt if I'd ever find a wrecker company that treats their drivers with respect and appreciation.

I completely feel ya! I have been driving in houston for 23 years,know the buisness inside and out.I cant find a company who respects or understands the family needs or the finacial needs.greed takes the industry down!This industry is suffering bad due to greedy owners and the corrupted tdlr system!!!!

tow god lol in Houston, Texas said: I completely feel ya! I have been driving in houston for 23 years,know the buisness inside and out.I cant find a company who respects or understands the family needs or the finacial needs.greed takes the industry down!This industry is suffering bad due to greedy owners and the corrupted tdlr system!!!!

I am currently working for a company,That pays 25.00 a car plus fuel.They work you 7am to 7 pm six days a week.
Lets see average pay to company from lot 155.00.I tow 40 to 50 a week(towed 53 last week).They make 6200 to 7750 per week.Hmmmm they pay me 1000 to 1250 a week before taxes.Fuel for one week 431.00 ( last weeks bill).trucks are old and payed for.they clear 5000 per week i am still broke!!!!!!!I need a new job!!I honestly feel 50.00 a car is fair for the work involved.Go jacking,dollies and the drama.

ok and what kind of license would I need in order to just drive a regular tow truck and what license for a rollback tow truck?

what kind of license do you need if you live in Texas? I have family out in Iowa Park, Texas and wanna move out there after I graduate High School and I've been there before and I love Texas. The people, the weather, etc.

futuretrucker9331 in San Bernardino, California said: what kind of license do you need if you live in Texas? I have family out in Iowa Park, Texas and wanna move out there after I graduate High School and I've been there before and I love Texas. The people, the weather, etc.

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You will need to start with tdlr first(antichrist). Then decide what type of towing. Best option is incident management because it covers all. Then get with the county you'll be working in. There isn't a difference between flatbed or wheel lift unless driving a heavy duty( such as 18in wheeler).

sorry, meant to say Montana. I've been forgetting that my cousin told me that Montana is the place that I'd like, I like cold weather and it sounds like thats the place I'd love to check out. Anyways, so I do need a special license then for towing in general, so what is the license for Montana? and I think I'm gonna move to Billings, Montana which is about two days away from where I live right now

Wyoming*

tow god lol in Houston, Texas said: I am currently working for a company,That pays 25.00 a car plus fuel.They work you 7am to 7 pm six days a week.
Lets see average pay to company from lot 155.00.I tow 40 to 50 a week(towed 53 last week).They make 6200 to 7750 per week.Hmmmm they pay me 1000 to 1250 a week before taxes.Fuel for one week 431.00 ( last weeks bill).trucks are old and payed for.they clear 5000 per week i am still broke!!!!!!!I need a new job!!I honestly feel 50.00 a car is fair for the work involved.Go jacking,dollies and the drama.

not worth it especially if u pay the fuel. U need to make what you are making now, but the owner needs to pay for fuel!!!

I have a good employer who pays a good rate. what you fail to realize is that the 5000 the owner clears goes to taxes, licensing, insurance(big bills), fuel, payroll for office staff,answering services, shirts, jackets, notepads, pens, and then when everyone else has had a taste, they get paid. its not easy work, but i like it and ive been at it for about 15 years. i do very little impound work....we want to be the ones you call to help when your on the side of the road. our rates are a little steeper, but we feel your getting a better service. i dont get why your paying the fuel cost at all.... 1000 to 1500 a week??? your making pretty good money...minus fuel that you paid for still equals a pretty good monthly salary for this industry. maybe its just me..but you might want to look around and see what your options are before you complain....not trying to be a jerk...just saying...im happy with 3grand a month.....maybe im just living within my means....

All of these owners want to complain about paying the fuel, but they want to send you all over the place when you are paying the bill. My gas bill alone monthly ($2000) is more than the owners truck note and the maintainence bill together monthly, and he wants to pay me 50% commission. People in this world always want something for nothing, and I work 80+ hours per week! Not a good deal!!!

i like the towing job u see new things and go to new places that you probably havent been too before

pumpkingut in Ravenna, Ohio said: Do you need any special license to be a tow truck driver?

yes im a wrecker driver and you need to take some classes drug test and you will get your towing license

if your driv'n a regular wheel lift tow truck, all you need is a Class C driver's license. If your driv'n a wrecker truck (truck for tow'n big rigs, school buses, trash trucks, city buses, motor home/RV's, etc.) then you need a CDL. A flatbed tow truck used for small cars and pickups also require a Class C driver license

I'm in 11th grade and will be dropp'n outta school in June. Do I need a high school diploma to drive either semi trucks or tow trucks? I know you need a CDL for truck'n but what license do I need to drive a wheel lift tow truck? I live in Crestline, California and I'm look'n for a good pay'n job that will buy me my first pickup, and plenty of money to pay my bills for my apartment

and also I will be 18 next month

I am looking for a Job driving a flatbed roll back.. I just moved to Houston tx From pennsylvania with three years of experience.. I am 35 years old and dont mind working 12 hrs a day..so if you're in need of a good worker for your company please till free to call me at seven2four21seventhirtyone90 or email me at perezsaul66@yahoo.com