Start a tow business?

**tomz28** · 03-02-2009, 05:29 PM

Hi, I'm planning on starting a different kind of towing business here in Broward County Florida. I want to stay at a boat ramp with my truck and help those people that have a tough time getting out of the ramp. I was planning on just like a couple straps or a good winch or something but, because I'm not really towing anyone on the road, I'm wondering what kind of license I need and what else I need to do to get started thanks

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 03-02-2009, 05:31 PM

^^^ Are you... serious???

**Nhra Firebird** · 03-02-2009, 05:35 PM

Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper could use a tow.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 03-02-2009, 05:36 PM

A camel toe?

**kickflippin1** · 03-02-2009, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper could use a tow.

Buh-zing!

**levityinc3** · 03-02-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by tomz28

Hi, I'm planning on starting a different kind of towing business here in Broward County Florida. I want to stay at a boat ramp with my truck and help those people that have a tough time getting out of the ramp. I was planning on just like a couple straps or a good winch or something but, because I'm not really towing anyone on the road, I'm wondering what kind of license I need and what else I need to do to get started thanks

If you truly want a unique towing business, hire a hooker to offer blowjobs with each tow.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 03-02-2009, 05:46 PM

**2000LS1Bird** · 03-02-2009, 05:48 PM

Recessions are a great time to open a small business. No, seriously.

I think you should go for it, and ignore these fart-knockers.

I have no advice though, I'm completely unfamiliar with the industry. At first I thought you were saying you wanted to open up a vehicle towing company, and with the economy the way it is, I can see the potential for that to be a good investment at this time.

People are driving their vehicles longer, skimping on repairs, and falling behind on their payments.

All of these factors mean business is good for tow truck drivers right now.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 03-02-2009, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by 2000LS1Bird

Recessions are a great time to open a small business. No, seriously.

I think you should go for it, and ignore these fart-knockers.

I have no advice though, I'm completely unfamiliar with the industry. At first I thought you were saying you wanted to open up a vehicle towing company, and with the economy the way it is, I can see the potential for that to be a good investment at this time.

People are driving their vehicles longer, skimping on repairs, and falling behind on their payments.

All of these factors mean business is good for tow truck drivers right now.

Did you even read the OP's post???

He wants to encroach on people stuck on boatramps, and scavenge money to "help" them get out... Lame.
We do that shit here in

just to do it...

**levityinc3** · 03-02-2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by tomz28

Hi, I'm planning on starting a different kind of towing business here in Broward County Florida. I want to stay at a boat ramp with my truck and help those people that have a tough time getting out of the ramp. I was planning on just like a couple straps or a good winch or something but, because I'm not really towing anyone on the road, I'm wondering what kind of license I need and what else I need to do to get started thanks

Ok I will give non-fart-knocker advice, from my inexperienced self. First off, do you have experience with this?

I'm thinking this could be fairly lucrative since it is Florida. How much would you charge? Since it's sort of a menial task sort of deal, I think something cheap would be most effective, like $10-20. I doubt you'd need any kind of license though, unless you actually make a business out of it.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 03-02-2009, 05:54 PM

^ a "panhandler's" license... Geez...

**levityinc3** · 03-02-2009, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by FORD RECOVERY EXPERT

Did you even read the OP's post???

He wants to encroach on people stuck on boatramps, and scavenge money to "help" them get out... Lame.
We do that shit here in

just to do it...

Well I can kind of see people, really struggling to get their boat off, and then him like, "Need a hand?"

They're thinking, "Oh, what a nice boy. And look, he's even experienced, and got a truck and everything."

Get everything squared away.

"Alright $20.00 old man."

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 03-02-2009, 05:59 PM

can you imagine...

Tires smokin... Cussin'... family upset...

"hey man, $20 bucks, I'll "tow" you up the ramp... "

I'd be like: "Fuck off... "
(and call a wrecker just to piss him off)

**levityinc3** · 03-02-2009, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by FORD RECOVERY EXPERT

can you imagine...

Tires smokin... Cussin'... family upset...

"hey man, $20 bucks, I'll "tow" you up the ramp... "

I'd be like: "Fuck off... "
(and call a wrecker just to piss him off)

The first time I've actually laughed out loud, on this forum. Congratulations.

**Hi-Po** · 03-02-2009, 06:03 PM

That sounds really stupid. GL though, follow your dreams.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 03-02-2009, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by levityinc3

The first time I've actually laughed out loud, on this forum. Congratulations.

**levityinc3** · 03-02-2009, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

That sounds really stupid. GL though, follow your dreams.

The second time I have laughed out loud, on this forum.

**SAVAGE INDIAN** · 03-02-2009, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by tomz28

Hi, I'm planning on starting a different kind of towing business here in Broward County Florida. I want to stay at a boat ramp with my truck and help those people that have a tough time getting out of the ramp. I was planning on just like a couple straps or a good winch or something but, because I'm not really towing anyone on the road, I'm wondering what kind of license I need and what else I need to do to get started thanks

Your fucking retarted....