TowBot Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 As the American public takes precautions against the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, towing companies report taking steps in-line with measures offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Cleaning hands often • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick • Covering coughs and sneezes • Staying home if sick • Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces (tow trucks and offices.) To limit exposure, tow companies may also offer alternatives to vehicle owners or passengers to riding in the tow truck as their vehicles are towed. From a business perspective, in this time of health and financial concern and impacts to personal and commercial transportation, trucking, delivery, etc., towing companies may want to implement some new strategies or double down on existing ones to tamp down on operating costs. Here are suggestions from Verizon on steps tow company owners can take today: 7 Things to Do to Control Costs in a CrisisBy Tow Times Staff Stop unauthorized vehicle usage. This could be adding wear and tear to your vehicles as well as adding to your fuel bills. Monitor fuel consumption. Without the ability to monitor use of company fuel cards, unauthorized use may result. Integrate fuel card use with GPS tracking to get an accurate reading of fuel costs. Train drivers to stop bad habits. No tailgating, hard braking and cornering, etc. Maintain Your Vehicles. Stay up-to-date with your fleet’s maintenance schedule and you’ll be ready to roll when things return to normal. Take Advantage of New Technology. Cut paper and manual processing to grow your business. Implement new technology to improve billing, maintenance, payroll and more. Optimize Routes Make sure tow truck drivers know the shortest routes from job to job. This can save money and improve response times. View the full article and more on TowTimes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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