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Main Articles

Towing Business Planning

Planning your towing business strategies is important to your business success ...
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Towing Accounts

I will discuss the strategies that I used to secure my towing accounts and what made them happy ...
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How to Tow

There are a variety of towing methods which will be discussed in detail. You will learn how to tow properly, ...
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Tow Trucks Explained

What type of tow truck should you use? There are several types of tow trucks and classifications such as wheel ...
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Towing Equipment Required

You will need to know what type of towing equipment you will need for a specific task ...
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Towing for the Motor Clubs

I will explain why towing for the motor clubs is beneficial and how to contract with them. This may also ...
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Advertising Your Towing Business

Advertising your towing business will help promote your towing business and does not have to cost a lot. Here are ...
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Towing Business Accounting

Setting up your towing business accounting properly will ensure that your towing company operates smoothly ...
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How to Tow Motorcycles

It is important that you know how to tow motorcycles properly so that you can prevent damage and keep your ...
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Roadside Services

I like to perform roadside service because the service is fast and this will make money in the least amount ...
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How to Unlock a Vehicle

This is the professional way of how to unlock a vehicle, that is unless you have a master key. I ...
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Tire Changes Roadside Service

You may decide that you would like to perform tire changes for instance, for the motor clubs. I will explain ...
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Jump Starts Roadside service

You may decide that you would like to perform Jump Starts for instance, for the motor clubs. I will explain ...
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Winching and Towing Recovery

Towing operators need to know how to operate a winch properly and perform recoveries ...
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Towing Recovery Specifications

All towing operators needs to know the specifications for towing recovery so that the recovery can be performed properly and ...
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Custom Built Towing Trailer Plans

Build your own trailer with the plans below. This custom built commercial car towing trailer was designed with a low ...
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Basic Wheel Lift Towing

It is important that you understand how to operate a wheel lift tow truck properly ...
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Basic Flatbed Towing

It is important that you know how to operate a flatbed tow truck properly and to do it safely ...
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Tow Truck Inspection and Maintenance

Your tow truck should be inspected prior to being put into service. Part of your daily inspection should include ensuring ...
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Basic Towing Safety Procedures

Never assume that everything is okay. You need to constantly check and recheck to make sure that your tow truck ...
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Hooks and Attachments

Towing operators need to identify the proper hooks and attachments to perform the job correctly and safely ...
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All About Chain Grade

Get to know your chain grade so that you can perform tasks accurately and safely. Learn about strengths and load ...
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Winch Wire Rope Specifications

A winch has a rating plate that indicates the winch's safe working load limit. It is important to never exceed ...
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Wholesale VS Retail Towing Accounts

Your towing business may have wholesale and retail accounts and I will discuss what this means. Wholesale Towing Accounts If ...
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Towing Resources

This may save you some time in searching for towing equipment, parts etc. Tools, Hardware, Equipment, Parts, Invoices Grainger Awdirect ...
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Main Videos

How to load a vehicle with locked steering on to a flatbed (using skates)

An example of how to use skates when vehicle has locked steering ...
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Loading/Unloading a Car with a Flatbed (Missing a Wheel)

Winching a recovery vehicle with a flatbed and using a side pull pulley (snatch block)

How To Use A Snatch Block to Spin A Car

Roll Over Recovery

Note how the 4x4 lumber (dunage) is used to block the wheels and keep the vehicle from rolling once up ...
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Using A Snatch Block On A Tree To Recover A Wrecked Car

Additional Videos

How air brake and S-cam system works for heavy duty trucks

I thought this video might be informative for those of you who drive a air brake truck and either want ...
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Tow truck damage claim

What do you think? Should the towing company be responsible for the damage to the customers car? There seems to ...
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Mercedes on a boulder Recovery

Motorcycle Towing a Car

What does not make sense to me would be the braking power. How the hell are you going to stop ...
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How to tow a car in Japan!

I would hate to see this tow operators record on damage claims. That is if you can even call him ...
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Tow Truck Security Barrier Accident

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