You may make less money for each tow on cars vs big trucks but you will to 20 to one especially starting out.
I've not heard of any towing companies that take on owner operators but do subcontract out on really big jobs.
Starting a Towing / Wrecker Company
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by UK-Chris, Mar 31, 2013.
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and if you are going to go with a 50T rotator, you may as well plan on airbags as well.
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Even used rotators are BIG $ http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4257935
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Yes you can get a brand new 2013 389 PETE with a 35 ton wrecker not a rotator for $120,000.00 less in NJ.
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The reason I am thinking of a Rotator is that they are very versatile.
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At my age I think I'd prefer a more sedate pace of lifeand I have some experience lifting trucks back on the highway out of ditches albeit with a mobile crane.
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Dont jump into a saturated market head first. Try going to work for someone first and develop contacts and a reputation. Then try to move into your own deal. Chicago is also not an upfront kinda city, most of the good contracts and jobs are gotten behind the scene and depend on who you know.
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I'm not overly keen on working for someone else if I'm honest but maybe (almost certainly) it's good advice.
As to how it works in Chicago....That I do know, and you are correct.
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Can this be correct ???
$150 for a light tow & $350 for a heavy duty tow.
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