When it’s a busy day work-wise and the calls are coming in left and right, it might seem like there’s no time for pre-trip vehicle inspections of the tow trucks. But pre-trip inspections are an absolute must to ensure the safety of not only your drivers but other people on the roads. It’s a good idea to find any issues with the tow truck or wrecker before it hits the road rather than after.
Month: July 2017
Six simple ways to improve safety at your tow truck business
When you drive tow trucks and haul other people’s cars, you know how important it is to be careful and safe. You’ve got a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, but there are some ways that your company can work on being as safe as possible. Even if you have a good safety record, with few accidents or other incidents, it’s important to do everything you can to cement that commitment to safety.
How can umbrella insurance protect your tow truck business?
No one wants to think about what would happen if one of their tow trucks was in an accident, but humor us for a second. Imagine one of your tow trucks was in a wreck and your driver was found to be at fault. You might be facing having to cover $4 million in damages. Yikes. Fortunately, you have auto liability insurance…but the limit on that policy is $1 million. Uh oh. Where’s the other $3 million going to come from? That’s where umbrella insurance comes into play.