How to Tow an Electric Car

tow an electric car

Are you planning to offer your tow truck services to electric cars too? It wouldn’t be a bad idea considering in 2020 there were 1.8 million electric vehicles registered in the US and this number continues to grow. So, as a tow truck driver, you want to be prepared if someone with an electric vehicle breaks down and requests your services.

As you know, electric vehicles run very differently compared to gas-powered cars. This means the towing process will also be different. In this article, we’ll discuss the best way to tow an electric car that won’t cause any damage. Let’s begin.

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OSHA Requirements for Tow Truck Drivers

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If you think being a tow truck driver is easy, think again. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety, towing is considered one of the most dangerous industries in the world. Statistics state that once every six days a tow truck driver is killed while on duty.

The reason this occupation is so dangerous is because tow truck drivers spend the majority of their time on the side of busy roads. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t follow the Move Over Laws which state you must slow down and/or move over when you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Not only this but there’s also an increased chance of a collision to and from a job or an injury from an improperly loaded vehicle.

To keep tow truck drivers safe while on duty, OSHA has some requirements in place. In this article, we’ll discuss those requirements as well as some crucial safety tips. Let’s begin.

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The Benefits of Dash Cams for Tow Trucks

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According to the National Transportation Safety Board, fleets and towing businesses should consider installing a video monitoring system in their trucks. By doing so companies can protect their drivers against fraudulent claims and improve their driving skills.

Dash cams have become an essential device in both the trucking and towing world. As you know, operating a heavy-duty vehicle requires a lot of skill and there are a lot of risks involved. In fact, tow truck accidents can be very costly. This is where dash cams would prove to be very beneficial.

Dash cams give you the ability to monitor your surroundings and refer back when necessary. For example, say you’re parked and go inside for a snack, and when you come back out someone backed up into your tow truck. Without the help of a dash cam, you wouldn’t know who did it or have any proof. Therefore, you could be left footing your own repair bill!

The point is, dash cams can help towing companies save a significant amount of money. Then this money could be used towards improving fleet performance and safety.

In this article, we’ll discuss the many benefits of using a dash cam for tow trucks.

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How to Retain Tow Truck Drivers

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Hiring new tow truck drivers is not an easy task and comes with a huge price. The recruiting process can be very lengthy and tedious resulting in lots of time and energy on your part. For example, you have to screen all your applicants for driving violations and criminal records. Once they pass the screening you hold interviews and the ones who are hired go onto training.

As you can see, constantly hiring new drivers isn’t very cost-effective for your towing business. So, if you want to cut costs and reduce your efforts, you should focus on driver retention.

Therefore, here are a few ways you can retain your tow truck drivers.

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