Any Advice on Where to Look For Repo/Abandon Truck Recovery Jobs

Work has really slowed in this area and more importantly I've grown bored with the work itself.

I want to try something different and thought repo/abandon truck recovery may interest me; at least for a while anyway. I've read a few posts regarding truck recovery and many described it as dirty work; the condition of the truck interiors being in deplorable conditions making it a s*ck job. On the flip side, I've also read about companies flying or driving you around the country to pick up these abandon trucks; which sounds like something I may like.

I have automotive locksmithing experience and can pick truck ingnition locks easily (well most anyway), although I'm sure most of the time a spare key is provided.

Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone knew the right direction to pursue this possibility? I sent out an email today to several major carriers, but haven't heard anything back; but again, I sent out the emails less then twelve hours ago, so thats not surprising.

Any info would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Matt

 

True - the repo companies I've talked to seemed to be not much more then "trespass towing" companies, with various "tricks of the trade" regarding locating and hooking up the vehicles. When I asked them about picking ignition locks and opening tools they look at me like I had 3 heads.....
Maybe I fell victim to the Hollywood "glamorization" of the repo industry.....

As far as truck recovery, I've also heard similar from a friend. "Recovery" being a new hire going to pick up his "new" truck! Haha...

Yeah, it's funny; some states require a license others dont. I guess it would making repossessing trucks in other states a bit difficult, depending on the individual state law.

Thank you for your responses! They were all very helpful and I appreciate your time. Thanks.