Start a Towing Business

If you'd like to know how to start a towing business, you've come to the right place.

Steps

  1. Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to determine the types of licenses you will need to operate.
  2. Complete all required driver tests and get some proof of insurance before you even try walk up in that piece.
  3. Create a 12-month business plan. Your plan should outline up-front costs for training, tow-truck maintenance costs, rent for impound lots, and marketing and hiring. Before you go to the real stuff,  go ahead and devise a marketing plan.
  4. Take out a business loan if you are broke.
  5. Give lenders your 12-month business plan and any other type information they are going to ask you for.