Unsafe backing? Idaho

I won't comment on the incident itself... you've already gotten much "high-quality" advice

A few other points though. You mentioned you were returning to get additional information from an earlier call. Was that information that you could have gotten at the first contact? If so, this highlights the importance of doing a complete job the first time around. I know it seems simple, but generally, every time you are out in public there is risk associated with it. As a tow truck driver you are constantly exposed to risk and so you want to minimize that exposure as much as possible. I'm not saying you did anything wrong, I am just saying it might be possible you could have done something better.

There is a scientific study that evaluates and understands human interactions in relation to other elements of a workplace system called human factors. I work in aviation a lot and human factors is something that is constantly used when evaluating processes, incidents, accidents, etc. It isn't about assigning blame; it is about how to prevent something from happening again. This is what I am talking about.

Something you might want to consider is some form of a "call-out checklist." A form that basically covers everything from getting the call to shutting it down back at the shop and making sure you're ready to go on the next call.

When asked if you took pictures you mentioned the cop took some. It doesn't matter that he did, you need to take your own pictures so you can tell your story. Similarly, don't trust the cop to get all the details from the other party... you need to do that as well.

You said there was a pickup behind the woman that you think saw everything. Did they stop? Did you get their details? If they didn't stop, did you get their license plate number and/or try to flag them down?

You also said the second cop said something about trusting your company and was otherwise dismissive of you. Although towers and cops are generally complimentary and cooperative, neither of all are created equal.

Good luck fighting this and here's hoping you keep your job... or get a better one.

 

It is almost 2 years later, what was the outcome of this.