Most drivers make commission,
the average commission is 30% of the tow.
sometimes they make commission and salary.
Tow trucks tow automobile vehicles!
No
Well i live pretty good for a tow truck driver ;D
Depends on the GVWR of the tow truck.
On average, about 60 tow truck drivers are killed each year in accidents.
50,000
Towing businesses are highly regulated. In most states you need a special tow truck license. Often the local municipalities will have further restrictions. The type of license required to drive a tow truck depends on the state and the size of the tow truck. Flat bed drivers generally required a CDL where as claw truck drivers generally can use their regular drivers license.
All I can tell you is that most drivers are either paid a set pay no matter how much they work or 30% of the tow. Sometimes both. How much is a tow there?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of about 50 tow truck drivers die each year while on the job.
How much a tow truck can tow depends on the kind of tow truck or tow truck chassis is used. A few examples of types of tow trucks are boom, hook and chain, wheel lift, flatbed, and integrated.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tow truck drivers have one of the highest rates of work-related fatalities in the United States. In 2019, there were 46 fatal injuries among tow truck drivers, with the majority of these deaths resulting from transportation incidents.
No, not in most cases or not in most states. Some states do require a CDL be obtained if the tow truck reaches a certain size or weight. Yes, you need a special commercial drivers license (CDL) to drive a tow truck, which can be obtained from your local DMV. Some states also require an additional special license or permit for tow truck drivers. You can get information at your DMV or your Secretary of State.