How to hire a tow driver

How to hire a tow driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tow driver hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a tow driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tow driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your tow driver job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a tow driver for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A tow driver's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tow drivers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of tow driver salaries for various roles:

   Type of Tow Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Tow Driver	Heavy and tractor–trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor–trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—that is, the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeds 26,000 pounds... Show more	$12-24
   Professional Truck Driver	Professional truck drivers have skills in communication, organization, and navigation, as well as a motivated personality and a good sense of responsibility. Their services are absolutely essential, with the most basic task being driving commercial trucks for transportation of goods and materials to distribution centers... Show more	$15-33
   Commercial Truck Driver	A commercial truck driver is primarily in charge of transporting and delivering cargo, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. Their responsibilities include driving for long durations, coordinating with logistics staff, handling documentation, and maintaining the safety of cargo... Show more	$19-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • AAA
   • Fuel Delivery
   • Tow Truck
   • Traffic Violations
   • Battery
   • CDL
   • Service Calls
   • Tow Vehicles
   • Customer Service
   • Safety Regulations
   • Lock Outs
   • Emergency Equipment
   • Law Enforcement Agencies

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
   • Deliver customers to their destination/homes/doorsteps with luggage/baggage groceries

   More tow driver duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the tow driver job description is a good way to get more applicants. A tow driver salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a tow driver in Virginia may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level tow driver. Additionally, a tow driver with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average tow driver salary

   $36,172yearly

   $17.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tow driver salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average tow driver salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$46,436	$22
   2	Connecticut	$41,827	$20
   3	Nevada	$41,450	$20
   4	Colorado	$39,575	$19
   5	Minnesota	$39,012	$19
   6	Illinois	$36,307	$17
   7	Maryland	$35,620	$17
   8	Arizona	$35,570	$17
   9	Kansas	$34,700	$17
   10	Nebraska	$33,903	$16
   11	Ohio	$33,689	$16
   12	Tennessee	$32,239	$16
   13	North Carolina	$31,876	$15
   14	Georgia	$31,465	$15
   15	Texas	$30,952	$15
   16	Virginia	$29,066	$14
   17	Mississippi	$29,015	$14
   18	Indiana	$28,615	$14
   19	Louisiana	$28,360	$14
   20	Missouri	$28,329	$14

   Average tow driver salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	REEF Technology	$40,776	$19.60
   2	AAA Systems	$37,766	$18.16
   3	AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah	$37,451	$18.01
   4	AAA FACILITY SERVICES	$36,579	$17.59
   5	AAA Northeast	$36,451	$17.52
   6	Reef	$35,376	$17.01
   7	Aramark	$32,962	$15.85	33
   8	AAA AUTO	$31,544	$15.17
   9	Auto Club Speedway	$31,401	$15.10

4. Writing a tow driver job description

   A job description for a tow driver role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a tow driver job description:

   Tow driver job description example

   We call our club's vision, mission, values, and supporting pillars "Our House" because they are the foundation for all that we do. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.
   
   AAA NCNU is genuinely concerned about your safety and the health of all of our Team Members. As a result, should you be offered a position with our Club, you will be required to establish that you have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless you are able to establish a bona fide exemption from this requirement, or where prohibited by law.
   
   At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life's roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.
   Why work for us? Great Pay- $34,000 annually Bonus- Generous $1,300 monthly quality and productivity incentive bonus Training - You'll attend a thorough, comprehensive, training program Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more! 401k Matching - $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of pay Paid Time Off - Ten hours per month, ten holidays annually, and 24 hours per year earmarked for volunteer activities Collaborative Environment - AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members Advance opportunities and more! What our Roadside Service Technicians do: Driving and operating a service vehicle (i.e. loading/towing vehicles, flat tire changes, lock-out, fuel delivery services, etc.) On-scene time interacting with customer/establishing rapport, building relationships, trust and problem solving Utilizing on-board computer, radio communications, and mapping systems Completion of daily paperwork (i.e. call-logs, battery invoices, cash receipts, etc.) Inspecting and submitting maintenance reports of company vehicles for safe and efficient operation Education and training. I.E.: AAA Compliance Training, RPST,TSAAC, Lock-out, PSP, Battery Service Training Education & Experience/Licenses & Certification Must be at least
   21 years
   
   of age
   to operate AAA vehicles Must have open shift availability Ability to drive a manual/automatic shift vehicle Customer service skills and the ability to interact with a wide-range of people Basic automotive/mechanic knowledge and experience operating a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license Basic computer knowledge Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Works outdoors at vehicle sites when servicing vehicles. Lifting and carrying tires and parts, weighing up to 50 pounds, several times a day; bending, kneeling and stooping as required for service calls. Works in all weather and all traffic conditions. Vehicle recovery sites may be wet, messy and hazardous. Service Providers are required to provide a photograph for identification purposes.
   If needed for identification purposes, a photograph may be obtained
   after
   an offer of employment is made and accepted. **Please note that you will be asked to complete a candidate assessment following your application, via email. Your application will not be considered until the assessment has been completed.** We'll value your skills and experience. We're building a performance organization with heart and developing a pipeline of tomorrow's leaders. Your work will be enhanced with training opportunities, a mentoring program and our Promote-from-within philosophy. We celebrate our diversity and leverage the power of many minds. #KEL_RX Company DescriptionWhy work for us?
   
   Job Stability - Career Growth
   Great Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
   Retirement - 401k matching up to 6%
   Work/Life Balance

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5. Post your job

   To find the right tow driver for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with tow drivers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit tow drivers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tow driver job on Zippia to find and recruit tow driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with tow driver candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new tow driver

   Once you've found the tow driver candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new tow driver first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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