Why do I need to get a tow truck insurance quote?

The best way to get an accurate idea of how much wrecker insurance costs is to get a tow truck insurance quote.

If you own tow trucks or wreckers, you’re most likely trying to get some tow truck insurance. But you might be wondering how exactly to go about doing that. And then there’s the whole question of how much tow truck insurance costs. You might just want a ballpark estimate of the price for your rollback, wrecker, or tow truck insurance quote.

But there’s one problem with that:

A “rough estimate” is probably not going to be accurate.

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How to prevent back pain as a tow truck driver

Tow truck drivers are often susceptible to back pain.

Being in pain is no fun, especially if you’re a tow truck driver and your back is killing you. Many truck drivers experience back pain because of the demands of the job – sitting for hours, experiencing the movement and jolting of being on the road, and getting in and out of the truck. Tow truck drivers often have to lift or push heavy loads, which can strain the complex network of vertebrae, muscles, discs, nerves, and joints that make up the back. We’ve talked before about the benefits of tow truck ergonomics, but back pain is so prevalent that it’s important to make it a focus.

To help you avoid the battle of lower back pain, we’ve got a few tips to prevent it.

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Alabama seeking to expand the state’s Move Over Law

A bill that would expand Alabama's move over law is currently under review.

There’s some big news on the horizon for Alabama towers:

The state of Alabama is seeking to broaden its Move Over law.

Many states have adopted some form of a Move Over law, which requires motorists to change lanes or slow down when they approach a stopped emergency vehicle. However, many towers feel that these laws are ineffective, as drivers still fly by tow trucks that are on the side of the road. Drivers hit ambulances, fire trucks, tow trucks…and people.

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Why auto liability insurance is so important for your tow truck business

It's important to make sure that you have enough auto liability insurance for your business.

Tow truck insurance can get overwhelming very quickly. There are a lot of vocabulary words that can all run together. And there are a lot of coverages available for towing and wrecker businesses, too. One type of insurance that you need to know about is auto liability. It might sound scary, but don’t worry: we’re going to explain how auto liability works, how it protects your towing business, and what affects the cost.

So, let’s get started – this is auto liability insurance made easy.

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