CNGTOWING

I have no idea what the USPS compensates independent tow contractors. However if you are looking to contracting with various  companies you should look into UHaul, Hertz, RGC Logistics, TQL, CoPart, IAA and etc. The more contracts at your disposal the more options you have instead of being limited to just providing roadside assistance. In addition, I would call around to various tow companies in your area and ask for quotes to get a idea of what the average tow costs including hook fees, miles to vehicle fees, loaded fees, and etc. 

I'll enlighten those who are contracting and/or hauling for other companies such as RCG, LKQ, etc. and are having timing issues at CoPart's yards. Those long lines you have to wait in could be created for various reason. However, I won't get too specific. But I did try hauling for CoPart and RCG at the same time and quickly discovered that I was working in a conflict of interest. 

@Crank IT Mostly accurate. My company gets those same rates. I feel like if anyone really wanted to know they would go through the same process we have in order to look at the rates. CoPart works for me, I don’t work for CoPart. I can literally do 6 tows in one day for CoPart and pay my insurance off for the month. It’s all in how you utilize the opportunity. I have no complaints. 

@Stubborn66 I believe if you owned your own equipment/tow company and hauling for CoPart it would put you at a much better advantage. Any person who works for a tow company other than their own is at the financial dependency of that said company. 

So for example. If you did tows in the zones nearest your local CoPart you would get the least amount for those tows. The further out you go to different zones the more you would get for completing those tows. 

It’s all about what you make of it. CoPart offers an app where you can request and receive work depending upon the demand. Rates will vary though. I would suggest that you inquire at your local CoPart facility about becoming a Tow Provider. Someone at the location should give you all the insurance requirements and rates. I would suggest that you use CoPart as a additional source of cash flow on slow days and/or months. Don’t sell yourself short with a two car hauler though. You can make decent revenue. And, I am a tow provider /independent contractor for CoPart.