7 tips for improving dispatch at your tow business

Improve dispatch at your towing business

Tow businesses are busy, hectic places. There’s a lot going on. And while there are tow truck drivers, of course, there’s another team that’s essential to the smooth operation of a towing business – dispatch. The dispatch team is the hub of all the action. As they field calls, they’re also working hard to help people. It’s an exhausting job. Tow truck drivers often got a lot of attention because they need training and equipment, but how about your dispatchers? Their team is an essential part of the business. How can you invest in your dispatchers? They’re an essential part of your business. And how can you improve dispatch at your business? Here are a few tips?

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Tips for tow truck drivers to stay healthy on the road

Stay healthy as a tow truck driver

Being a tow truck driver means that you’re constantly on the move, whether it’s to the next job or during a client’s roadside repair. So, there may not be a lot of time to make healthy meals or exercise every day. However, there are tons of health issues that can arise from driving and handling heavy equipment without the proper body maintenance. The good news is that even if you don’t have a lot of time, there are plenty of ways to fit in healthy habits to a busy schedule. So, here are 10 quick and easy tips for tow truck operators to stay healthy on the job.

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4 reminders for driving in winter weather conditions

Winter weather driving conditions

The winter months are tough, and the conditions can be tricky for driving – especially a big, hefty vehicle like a tow truck. For any driver, it’s important to keep in mind the fact that these conditions aren’t ideal. Winter can be an adventure for tow truck operators, who have to handle the emergency calls and handle the weather at the same time. Here are a few basic reminders for heading into the coldest season of the year.

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How to improve your towing business’s Facebook Business Page

Facebook Business Page

A Facebook Business Page is a great way to stay connected with your customers and remain relevant in the tow truck community. To cut ahead of the competition, though, you’ll have to know how to properly optimize your social media just as you’ve optimized your business website. Here are some tips to get the most bang for your buck with a Facebook Business page.

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Set up a Google My Business page for your tow truck business

Set up your Google My Business

If you’ve got a tow truck business, you want to make sure that your potential clients can find you if they do an online search, right? And Google is a big part of that. It can be a big deal if your business pops up at the top of the search results when people look for a towing business to help them out of whatever scrape they’re in. One thing you can do to help your business’s Google game is to set up your Google My Business page. We’ll go over how you can do that.

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8 tips for working with millennials

Working with millennials

It’s difficult to find new tow truck operators. It’s a tough job, and towing isn’t for everyone. The workforce is full of millennials, so chances are you’ll end up hiring (or trying to hire) a few millennials or Gen Zs for your business. So, you need to figure out how to create a workplace that’s going to be great for those generations. These younger generations are different from the ones that precede them. Here are a few tips for working with millennials.

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8 things to know about preventive maintenance for your towing business

Preventive maintenance for your towing business

If you have a towing business, it’s important to take care of your trucks. They’re kind of a vital part of your business, after all. One way to take care of your tow trucks is to have preventive maintenance, which means you’re catching problems before they become major problems. Anyways, since preventive maintenance is so important, we’ll go over a few things you should know about it.

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