When a tow operator goes out on the interstate to recover a car from a ditch, he wants to know that all his equipment is going to work right. The same goes for an operator who gets a call from a local resident whose car will not start. He/she needs to know that he/she has the equipment and supplies to retrieve and transport car to the garage.
There are two other kinds of towing equally dependent on properly working equipment. However in both these additional situations, there is an extra challenge: speed. Tow operators involved in repossessions and illegally parked cars need to hook up and be gone quickly. They really need their equipment to work on every single job.
Car Repossessions
Car repossessions are a boon for towing companies that offer repo services. And in recent years, there has been a lot of work available.
In 2017 alone, there were some 6 million Americans behind on their car payments by at least 90 days. That is right at the repossession threshold. For tow truck operators, repossessions are risky. They have to be very careful about what they do, and they have to be quick about it.
Once a tow operator identifies the target vehicle he or she must pull up, hook it, and go as quickly as possible. The operator might be delayed by having to pull the car out of a parking space before it can be hooked. If he/she’s operating a flatbed wrecker, pulling the vehicle up onto the neck takes extra time. That operator will be using his/her entire inventory of chains and tow straps if that’s what it takes to get the job done.
Towing Illegally Parked Cars
Almost as stressful as repossession is the task of towing an illegally parked car. This could be a car parked in the street or in a private parking lot. Either way, the tow operator’s goal is to get the car out of there before an angry owner comes out to confront him/her. He or she really needs to know all the equipment is working properly.
Like the repo tow operator, an operator towing illegally parked cars relies on a series of chains and straps, to secure the vehicle to the tow truck. Different setups utilize different supplies. It’s in the best interest of a tow operator to know which chains, straps, and hooks are ideal for each kind of situation. And with a little practice, the operator can become very adept at deploying those chains and straps under pressure.
Get Your Towing Supplies Here
Mytee Products offers tow operators a complete inventory of equipment and supplies. We have your chains, straps, hooks, and even external tow lights. Everything you need under one roof makes keeping your tow truck fully stocked as easy and convenient as possible.
We certainly don’t envy you if you work repossession or illegally parked jobs. That’s tough work when you consider how confrontational car owners can be. We understand you need your towing equipment to work correctly every time.
We invite you to browse our inventory for all your towing needs. Each of our products is made to exacting standards that you can depend on. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
