How to Become a Tow Truck Driver

So you want to become a tow truck driver but you’re not sure how? No problem. Towing Missouri City has put together this simple guide to help you get started. Simply follow these instructions and you’ll be on the road to a fulfilling career.

Basic requirements

There are a number of basic requirements for anybody wishing to become a tow truck driver or operative. Firstly, you must be over the age of 18 and have a driving license. Secondly, if you plan on towing anything over 26,000lbs, you’ll need a commercial driving license. Next, you need to be in fairly decent shape physically. Hoisting vehicles can be quite demanding. Finally, you’ll need to pass a criminal background check.

Training

If you fit the bill, you’ll need to undertake some form of training, for which you’ll need a towing operator training license. Once you have this permit, you can go one of two ways – you can either join a training scheme or find an employer that will allow you to learn on the job. With pros and cons to both methods, you may have to make your choice based on availability.

 Licensing

Once you’re trained up, you’ll need a proper license. In the State of Texas, tow truck operators are required under law to have a tow truck permit. If you’re outside of the Lone Star State, you should check with your local government for further information. Tow truck licenses should be applied for from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration. Different permits are required for consensual towing, private property towing and incident management towing.

You can find more details about tow truck licensing at the TDLR website.

Employment

The final obstacle on your road to being a tow truck driver is finding an employer. We wish you the best of luck!

Towing Missouri City provides first class tow truck services throughout Missouri City, Texas, and the surrounding areas. Contact us to find out how we can assist you with your every towing need. Call: (281) 971-1521