TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. A. An Operator shall equip and maintain tow truck(s) covered under this agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Vehicle Code, Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, the specifications contained in this Agreement, and consistent with industry standards and practices.
1) Notwithstanding California Vehicle Code section 615, all tow trucks shall have recovery capabilities, wheel lift capabilities, and a boom meeting the specifications contained in this Agreement. For the purpose of this Agreement, “a trailer for hire that is being used to transport a vehicle” shall not qualify as a primary tow truck for rotation tow lists.
2) At the discretion of the Local Station Commander, an Operator who has a car carrier may be exempted from the recovery, wheel lift, and boom capability requirements. However, the car carrier must be an additional unit.
B. A violation of the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and safe loading requirements of a tow truck shall be cause for immediate suspension (as defined in Attachment A). This includes exceeding the tow truck’s GVWR, front axle weight rating, rear axle weight rating, maximum tire weight ratings, or not maintaining 50% of the tow truck’s unladen weight on the front axle when lifting/carrying a load.
C. There will be four classes of tow trucks covered under this Agreement. The Local Station Commander may require more than one tow truck in each class in Tow Districts where rapid response for congestion relief is required.
1) Class A – Light Duty
a) An Operator shall maintain a minimum of one tow truck that has a manufacturer’s GVWR of at least 14,000 pounds. Class A equipment specifications can be found in Attachment C of this Agreement.
(1) The Local Station Commander may require that one of the additional required tow trucks be a car carrier in areas where rapid response for congestion relief is required or where the need exists based upon the type of vehicles towed.
b) A “trailer for hire” shall not be approved for listing as a Class A tow truck.
c) Tow companies whose equipment had previously been approved and continuously used on rotation for the SBSD and owned by the same Operator, but do not have wheel lift capabilities, may apply for and receive a Class A rotation tow listing.
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. A. An operator shall equip and maintain tow trucks covered under the TSA in accordance with the provisions set forth in the CVC, Title 13 of the CCR, the specifications contained in this TSA, and in a manner consistent with industry standards and practices.
B. All recovery vehicles (wreckers) shall have an extendable/retractable recovery boom meeting the specifications contained in this TSA and the most recent electronic version of the CHP 234B, Tow Truck Inspection Guide.
1) Class D tow trucks used exclusively for salvage and recovery operations are not required to possess wheel lift capabilities.
2) An operator who has a car carrier is exempted from the recovery, wheel lift, and boom capability requirements. However, the car carrier must be an additional unit and shall not be used for recovery.
3) An auto-loader without an extendable/retractable boom is an additional unit and shall not be used for recovery.
a) For purposes of the TSA, recovery is defined as a vehicle which is overturned, down an embankment, or otherwise not upright on its wheels.
C. A violation of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or safe loading requirements of a tow truck should be cause for immediate suspension. This includes exceeding the tow truck’s GVWR, front axle weight rating, rear axle weight rating, maximum tire weight ratings, or not maintaining 50 percent of the tow truck’s unladen front axle weight on the front axle when towing. There are four (4) classes of tow trucks covered under this TSA.
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. A. An operator shall equip and maintain all tow truck(s) covered under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Vehicle Code, Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, the specifications contained in this Agreement, and consistent with industry standards and practices.
1. Notwithstanding CVC section 615, all tow trucks shall have recovery capabilities, wheel lift capabilities, and a boom meeting the specifications contained in this Agreement. For the purpose of this Agreement, "a trailer for hire that is being used to transport a vehicle" shall not qualify as a primary tow truck for rotation tow lists.
2. An operator who has a car carrier may be exempted from the recovery, wheel lift, and boom capability requirements. However, the car carrier must be an additional unit.
B. A violation of the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and safe loading requirements of a tow truck shall be cause for immediate suspension. This includes exceeding the tow truck’s GVWR, front axle weight rating, rear axle weight rating, maximum tire weight ratings, or not maintaining 50% of the tow truck’s unladen weight on the front axle when lifting/carrying a load.
C. There will be three classes of tow trucks covered under this Agreement:
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. Tow vehicles shall be rated at a minimum of 15,500 LBS Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Each vehicle shall be maintained in compliance with the provisions of California Vehicle Code Sections 24605, 25253, 27700, and 27907.
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. 3.22.1. Each Class A tow truck will have, as a minimum, the following specifications:
3.22.1.1. At least ten thousand (10,000) pounds manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
3.22.1.2. Capable of towing and recovery operations for passenger cars, pickup trucks up to ¾ ton size, unloaded, small trailers or equivalent vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds.
3.22.2. Class A trucks may be wheel-lift, eagle-claw, rollbed or sling trucks.
3.22.3. Each Class B tow truck will have, as a minimum, the following specifications:
3.22.3.1. At least nineteen thousand (19,000) pounds GVWR.
3.22.3.2. Capable of towing and recovery operations for medium sized trucks, trailers, motor homes or equivalent vehicles in excess of 10,000 pounds, but less than 20,000 pounds.
3.22.3.3. A minimum hoist rating of ten (10) tons.
3.22.4. Class B trucks may be either wheel-lift or under lift trucks.
3.22.5. Each Class C tow truck will have, as a minimum, the following specifications:
3.22.5.1. At least forty-four thousand (44,000) pounds GVWR;
3.22.5.2. Capable of towing and recovery operations for large trucks, trailers, motor homes or equivalent vehicles weighing more than 20,000 pounds;
3.22.5.3. A twenty-five (25) ton minimum hoist rating
3.22.5.4. A tandem rear axle truck chassis (three-axle truck);
3.22.5.5. For each Class C tow truck, Tow Contractor will show evidence of having passed an annual safety inspection by the Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Transportation or other equivalent organization;
3.22.5.6. For each Class C tow truck, Contractor will demonstrate compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including:
3.22.5.6.1. General Driver Qualifications (391.11) 3.22.5.6.2. Physical Qualifications for Drivers (391.41) 3.22.5.6.3. Equipment Inspection and use Pre-trip by driver (392.7) 3.22.5.6.4. Inspection, Repair and Maintenance in its entirety. (396)
3.22.5.7. For each Class C tow truck, Contractor will demonstrate compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), including:
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. A. An OPERATOR shall equip and maintain tow trucks covered under this agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Indiana Vehicle Code and consistent with industry standards and practices.
1. Towing vehicles must be registered as a RECOVERY VEHICLE with the Indiana BMV and meet the equipment provisions of IC 9-18.1-16-1 and IC 24-4-6-2. Heavy duty towing vehicles may also be registered as an
2. Each vehicle must also carry provisions to clean off the roadway at crash scenes (i.e., broom, shovel, oil dry, etc,).
3. Each towing vehicle must be clearly marked with the business name to be readily identifiable to an officer on the scene.
B. There will be two classes of tow trucks covered under this agreement, however a "Service Class” may be added later.
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. A. An operator shall equip and maintain tow trucks covered under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Vehicle Code and consistent with industry standards and practices.
B. For Regular Tows an operator shall maintain at minimum one Class A rated tow truck as described in Attachment “B”. For Heavy Tows operators shall maintain at minimum one Class B rated tow truck or higher and meets the requirements set forth below in performing the services herein. In no case shall any tow truck be rated less than one-ton capacity. The equipment specifications for each Class of tow truck are listed in Attachment “B” of this Agreement. All tow trucks used by an operator shall have recovery capabilities, wheel lift capabilities, and a boom meeting the required specifications in Attachment “B”. For the purpose of this Agreement, “a trailer for hire that is being used to transport a vehicle” shall not qualify as a primary tow truck for use under this Agreement. Should an operator use a “roll-back carrier” to perform services under this Agreement, the “roll-back carrier” may be exempted from the recovery, wheel lift, and boom capability requirements. However, the “roll-back carrier” must be an additional unit.
C. To properly and safely tow and service the wide variety of vehicles being operated, a towing procedure may require the use of auxiliary equipment specifically designed for the purpose and should be used when appropriate.
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS. A. Operator shall equip and maintain tow trucks in accordance with the requirements set forth in Attachment A, and in a manner consistent with industry standards and practices. Operator shall equip and maintain a minimum of two trucks and one car carrier in Classes A, B, C or D. These trucks shall be equipped to tow car trailers and boat trailers.
B. All Vehicle Recovery Operation vehicles shall have recovery, wheel lift, and an extendable/retractable boom meeting the specifications herein.
1. Class D tow trucks used exclusively for salvage and recovery operations are not required to possess wheel lift capabilities.
2. A Class B tow truck with a 14-ton boom rating, that has been previously inspected and approved by the City and owned by Operator since January 2009, may remain on rotation, subject to approval following annual inspections.
3. Car carriers are exempt from the recovery, wheel lift and boom capability requirements. However, the car carrier must be an additional unit and shall not be used for recovery.
C. A violation of the manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or safe loading requirements of a tow truck may be cause for immediate suspension of services by City. Violations include exceeding the tow truck’s GVWR, front axle weight rating, rear axle weight rating, maximum tire weight ratings, and not maintaining 50 percent of the tow truck’s unladen front axle weight on the front axle when towing.
D. There are four (4) classes of tow trucks that may be used to provide services under this Agreement.
TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATIONS.
A. An operator shall equip and maintain tow trucks covered under the TSA in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Vehicle Code (VC), Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (Title 13), the specifications contained in this TSA, and in a manner consistent with industry standards and practices.
1) All tow trucks shall have recovery and wheel lift capabilities meeting the specifications contained in this TSA and the most recent electronic version of the Tow Truck Inspection Guide (CHP 234B).
2) An operator who has a car carrier is exempted from the recovery, wheel lift, and boom capability requirements. However, the car carrier must be an additional unit and shall not be used for recovery.
B. A violation of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or safe loading requirements of a tow truck may be cause for immediate suspension of the TSA. This includes exceeding the tow truck’s GVWR, front axle weight rating, rear axle weight rating, maximum tire weight ratings, or not maintaining 50 percent of the tow truck’s unladen front axle weight on the front axle when towing.
C. There shall be one class of tow truck covered under this TSA. The Chief of Police may require more than one tow truck if rapid response for congestion relief is required.
1) Class A - Light Duty
a) An operator shall maintain a minimum of two tow trucks which have a manufacturer’s GVWR of at least 14,000 pounds. After June 30, 2006, Class A 4-wheel drive tow trucks with a GVWR of less than 14,000 lbs may be listed as special equipment on the Rotation Tow Listing Application (CHP 234A). These tow trucks shall be used only for recoveries requiring the use of 4-wheel drive.
D. To properly and safely tow and service the wide variety of vehicles being operated on the highway, a towing procedure may require the use of auxiliary equipment specifically designed for the purpose. This auxiliary equipment should be used when appropriate. 82476.01002\10680674. 4 07-21-15 CC Agenda Item 12 Page 15 of 66
