There are a lot of different types of tow truck and wrecker coverage out there. In this section of the blog, you’ll find various articles that deal with different topics relating to the insurance aspect of running a towing business. Our goal is to help decode all of the tow truck insurance-speak that’s out there so that you can make sure your business is getting the coverage that you need. There are a lot of risks for tow truck businesses, and we want to help you stay protected from them.
From garagekeepers insurance to wrongful repo, to garage liability, to physical damage, to auto liability, to on-hook/in-tow coverage, we can help answer any questions you might have about the coverage that you need to protect your tow truck business. Check out the articles below for some handy information about tow truck insurance. And feel free to call us to discuss your specific business and the coverage you need – we’re here to help!
Tow truck insurance might not be your favorite thing in the world. So, you might not be too thrilled about reading the many, many…many pages that your insurance agent sent you. It’s a paperweight – and it’s also your insurance policy. You might be tempted to shove it in a drawer somewhere and forget about it. But we’re going to give you a few reasons to dust it off and read every word.
Read moreWhy you need to read your tow truck insurance policy all the way through
If you have an auto shop and tow trucks, you might wonder how to go about getting insurance. How do you insure both the shop and the vehicles? It sounds complicated. You’ve got a lot on your plate when it comes to running the shop and managing the tow trucks. That’s why it’s so important to get the right coverage for your business – so that you can rest easy knowing that your shop is covered. Which brings us back to the question of how do you insure a business that has both an auto shop and tow trucks? We can help with that.
Read moreHow to get insurance if you have both an auto shop and tow trucks
If you’ve got a tow truck business, your goal is probably to grow that business. That’s the name of the game, right? You want to have more tow trucks and more customers. Towing can be a very rewarding line of work. But when you’re growing a tow truck business, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
The truck you buy for your towing business is one of the most important cost considerations you face. With the high cost and quick depreciation of new trucks, buying a used tow truck may be your best bet. Below we discuss some factors to consider before completing the purchase.
Although people sometimes use the terms towing and auto hauling interchangeably, they refer to different activities. Auto haulers and towing companies are not quite the same thing. A towing business typically transports non-operational vehicles short distances to allow the owner to get the vehicle repaired. People call towing companies for immediate service when their vehicle will not start or has other safety issues that were not obvious when the driver left home.
Read moreWhat’s the difference between auto haulers and a towing business?
If you’re running a tow truck business in Wisconsin (or if you’re thinking about starting one) you might be wondering about your insurance. How much is tow truck insurance in Wisconsin? You just want to know how much you should be prepared to pay for your coverage – however painful it might be. The thing is that rates vary widely from business to business. There are many details about your business that play a part in how much you pay for insurance, and we’ll explain how much tow truck insurance in Wisconsin costs.
If you’ve got a tow truck business in Virginia, you’re probably wondering what kind of insurance you need. And (also important) how much does tow truck insurance in Virginia cost? You want to get an idea of how much you’ll have to pay to insure your business and keep your towing operation running. Tow truck insurance rates are very different from business to business because there are a lot of factors that can affect premiums, so we’ll explain how all that works and give an estimated range for Virginia tow truck insurance.
Technology can be an amazing thing, from dispatch software to GPS. One new technology that applies to the towing world is cameras. There are a lot of camera setups out there for tow trucks. So, what’s the big deal? Why on earth should towing businesses consider using a camera system? It kind of seems like that’s spying on your drivers, and that probably wouldn’t go over well. We’ll explain some of the reasons that towing companies might want to consider installing camera systems.
Read more5 reasons for towing businesses to consider cameras for their trucks
Running a tow truck business isn’t easy – or cheap. If you’re thinking about starting up a tow truck business, you need to be prepared for the costs you’re going to face. It’s better to know about the things you’ll have to pay for than to be caught off-guard, right? To help give you an overview of some of the expenses you might face as a tow truck business owner, we’ve come up with a list of expenses that you’ll need to plan for.
If you’re getting into the tow truck business in New Jersey, you might have a few questions about start-up costs. How much will a tow truck cost? How much should I charge for towing a car? But one of the most important things you can ask as a businessperson and fleet owner is, “How much is it going to cost to protect my business properly?” The answer varies state by state and business by business. So, while we can give you a roundabout estimate, your tow truck insurance rates may look a little different. Here are some of the factors that can determine your rates and about how much tow truck insurance will cost in New Jersey.
Read moreHow much does tow truck insurance cost in New Jersey?