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Creators:
Anderson, Douglas I. ; Eixenberger, David
Anderson, Douglas I. ; Eixenberger, David Less -
Corporate Creators:
Anderson Transportation Consulting ; Eixenberger Group
Anderson Transportation Consulting ; Eixenberger Group Less -
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Evaluation Pricing Rates Towed Vehicles
Publication/ Report Number:
UT-15.01
Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
Utah
Corporate Publisher:
Utah. Dept. of Transportation
Abstract:
This study was conducted on behalf of the UDOT Motor Carrier Division at the request of the towing industry in

Utah to evaluate the maximum allowable rates for “Non-Consent Towing”. The objectives were to: 1-Evaluate

the Current “Maximum” Pricing Levels for Non-Consent Towing, 2-Recommend indexes to allow for future

changes in costs, and 3-Identify other price factors that may have an influence on costs to the towing industry.

A cost analysis was used to calculate the expenses that the towing companies incur during typical towing

operations. The data used was obtained through surveys, interviews, and literature. The total costs for each of

the fee categories (tow fee, the administrative fee, and the storage yard fee) were calculated. Analyses were also

conducted for the business models: full-time towing companies, mixed-business companies, and part-time

towing.

Findings include:

1. The estimated rates for all fees categories were below the current maximum allowable rates.

2. These current maximum allowable could be adjusted based on the calculated cost to towing companies.

3. Three cost of living indexes are appropriate for use in adjusting for the Tow Fee: Light Truck Driver Salary,

the Tow Truck Index, and Overhead. Two similar indexes were found for use in adjusting for the

Administrative Fee: Office Clerk Salary, and the Office Space Index. All indexes are generated by the

Bureau of Labor Statistics.

4. Implementation of uniform rules and policies could reduce costs to the towing companies in Utah.

5. Objective criteria should be used to select companies onto rotation lists (capabilities and past performance),

and others to evaluate their performance on the rotations (on-going performance measures).

6. Non-consent towing is a crucial part of roadway safety and congestion management. Disabled vehicles must

be removed from highway traveled lanes in a timely and safe manner. Required response time regulations

are appropriate on most highways.


Format:
PDF
Funding:
15-8409
Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
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Download URL:
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