Starting a Towing / Wrecker Company

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by UK-Chris, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

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    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.
     
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  3. MNdriver

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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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    UK-Chris Bobtail Member

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  5. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    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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    I can't see any price lists for any rotators any links maybe ?

    The reason I am thinking of a Rotator is that they are very versatile.

    Anyone know the maximum weight limit per axle before you need to get a special permit ?
     
  7. UK-Chris

    UK-Chris Bobtail Member

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    Thanks but I'd be concerned that with a small tow operation I'd be getting into a very cut throat end of the market, I'd rather not get involved in repo type work either.

    At my age I think I'd prefer a more sedate pace of life :biggrin_25525: and I have some experience lifting trucks back on the highway out of ditches albeit with a mobile crane.



     
  8. Pound Puppy

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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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  9. UK-Chris

    UK-Chris Bobtail Member

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    I guess that's good advice about the saturated market. I will have to check that.
    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. :biggrin_255:


     
  10. UK-Chris

    UK-Chris Bobtail Member

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    Can this be correct ???

    $150 for a light tow & $350 for a heavy duty tow.

     
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