Tow Truck Invoice Template
Create professional tow truck invoices for towing services, roadside assistance, and vehicle recovery. Our template includes hook-up fees, mileage charges, and storage tracking. Perfect for towing companies and independent operators. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.
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What to Include on a Tow Truck Invoice
A professional towing invoice should document:
Company Information- Company name
- Phone (24-hour if applicable)
- Address
- Business license
- DOT/MC numbers (if applicable)
- Insurance information
- Customer name
- Phone number
- Address
- Driver's license number
- Insurance company (for claims)
- Year, make, model
- Color
- License plate and state
- VIN number
- Odometer reading
- Condition notes
- Date and time of call
- Pickup location
- Drop-off location
- Reason for tow
- Type of tow (flatbed, wheel-lift)
- Miles towed
- Hook-up/service call fee
- Per-mile charge
- Recovery/winch fees
- After-hours premium
- Storage fees
- Additional services
- Subtotal
- Tax (if applicable)
- Total due
- Payment method
- Receipt number
Tow Truck Pricing Guide
Standard pricing for towing services:
Base/Hook-Up Fees- Light duty (cars): $50-100
- Medium duty (trucks/SUVs): $75-150
- Heavy duty (commercial): $150-400+
- Motorcycle: $50-100
- Local (light duty): $3-5/mile
- Local (medium duty): $4-7/mile
- Long distance: $2-4/mile
- Heavy duty: $6-12/mile
- Flat rate (local): $75-150
- Base + mileage: Most common
- Zone pricing: Set rates by area
- Hourly (recovery): $75-150/hr
- Evenings (6pm-8am): +$25-50
- Weekends: +$25-50
- Holidays: +$50-100
- 24-hour service: Higher base
- Winch out (basic): $75-150
- Winch out (difficult): $150-300+
- Rollover recovery: $200-500+
- Off-road recovery: $200-500+
- Water recovery: Quote basis
- Jump start: $50-100
- Tire change: $50-100
- Fuel delivery: $50-75 + fuel
- Lockout service: $50-100
- Accident scene: Premium rates
- Per day (outdoor): $25-50
- Per day (indoor): $40-75
- Gate/release fee: $25-50
- Administrative fee: $25-75
Types of Towing Services
Different services for different needs:
Standard Towing- Disabled vehicles
- Customer-requested
- Shop-to-shop transport
- Base + mileage pricing
- Breakdowns
- Accidents
- Quick response
- Premium rates often
- Accident scenes
- Impounds
- Abandoned vehicles
- Regulated rates often
- Municipal contracts
- Parking violations
- Unauthorized vehicles
- Property owner authorized
- Often regulated rates
- Motorcycles
- Classic/exotic cars
- Commercial vehicles
- Equipment transport
- Enclosed transport
- Accidents and rollovers
- Off-road/stuck vehicles
- Ditch recovery
- Requires special equipment
- Time + equipment charges
- Interstate transport
- Relocation moves
- Per-mile pricing
- Fuel considerations
Tow Truck Business Best Practices
Run a professional towing operation:
Dispatch & Response- Quick response times
- Accurate ETAs
- GPS tracking
- Clear communication
- 24/7 availability (if offered)
- Assess situation safely
- Document vehicle condition
- Photos before loading
- Secure vehicle properly
- Confirm destination
- Detailed invoices
- Condition reports
- Photos of damage
- Customer signature
- Receipt provided
- Professional appearance
- Clear pricing upfront
- Explain all charges
- Accept multiple payments
- Handle complaints professionally
- Proper licensing
- Insurance requirements
- DOT regulations
- State/local laws
- Lien procedures (storage)
- Equipment maintenance
- Driver training
- Safety protocols
- Insurance coverage
- Record keeping