There is a very important day coming up in late October, and it’s a day that’s significant to tow truck operators. October 28th is National First Responders Day. It’s a day to recognize and appreciate the brave men and women who take care of others during emergencies, oftentimes putting their own lives at risk as they work to protect others, provide medical care, and save lives. It’s an opportunity to say “thank you” to those who have chosen to work in fields where they’re on the front lines when emergencies happen.
How to manage the finances of your towing business
Finances can be complicated, but it’s an essential part of running any business. Towing is a fast-paced world, and you and your drivers are probably always on the go, juggling calls from clients and taking care of the tow trucks. It’s completely understandable that finances might have ended up farther down on the to-do list than you intended. But it’s important to be organized and detailed when it comes to your business finances. We’ve got a few tips to help.
6 tips for saving money while running your towing business
If you’ve got a towing business, you know you’re in a tough industry. Not to mention an expensive one. Tow trucks and tow gear are not cheap. So, how does a tow business owner save money while running a successful business? It would be helpful to have some practical, money-saving tips that are actionable and practical, right? Here are 7 ways you can save money while running your tow business.
Federal government to scrutinize Move Over laws to effect change
It’s well-known within the towing industry that the roadside can be a hazardous place to work. It’s sorrowing and difficult to think about the many lives that are lost as tow truck drivers are simply doing their jobs, and the story happens far too often – a tow operator is working on a disabled vehicle when an out-of-control car strikes them. Following the deaths of three Illinois State Police officers, Illinois decided to take action. Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin asked the Government Accountability Office to look into Move Over Laws and create some recommendations.
How to build trust with towing clients
In an industry like towing, trust is determined by more than just tools. When you’re handling something as precious as someone’s car, a client wants to know that they and their vehicle are being properly handled. It’s really important to build trust with your towing clients, but how exactly can you do that? Here are some tips.
8 social media mistakes to avoid
Since its rise to popularity, social media has become a powerful marketing tool for towing businesses. However, it’s easy for companies to misuse social media when it comes to marketing and building a brand. So, we want to help you avoid some of the most common social media mistakes of tow truck businesses.
The importance of having valuable content on your website
With a business as fast-paced at towing, it might seem like a waste of time to create content for your website. It might even seem a little daunting if you’re not a writer. However, creating valuable content on a towing website can not only give you an outlet to communicate important messages from the towing community, but it can also give you many other opportunities for company growth. Let’s take a look at just how important it is to have, not just any content, but valuable content on your towing website.
6 tow business marketing mistakes to avoid
Marketing can be a complicated world. It’s difficult to market a small business – there are a lot of moving parts. Towing businesses offer a unique set of services, and it’s important that you get in front of customers and get the word out there about your business. While tow business marketing is tricky, there are a few “dos” and “don’ts” that you should know about to make things a little easier. Today we’re going to focus on some of the “don’ts” when it comes to marketing a towing business.
Why you need to read your tow truck insurance policy all the way through
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.
How to get insurance if you have both an auto shop and tow trucks
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.