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Trucking issues are drawing attention at the Texas capitol as lawmakers address towing rules and trailer fees.
One bill would regulate the towing and storage of vehicles, including trucks, in the state. Sponsored by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, the bill would require tow truck operators to present a schedule of fees to the vehicle’s owner or operator.
A statement must be provided that contains information that includes the total amount charged for the tow, number of miles towed and the daily vehicle storage rate. Other recovery fees associated with the tow would be listed separately.
Storage facilities would be required to release truck cargo free of charge within one hour of receipt of a written request. In addition, towers would be required to submit a monthly report to the state listing each tow that involved a large truck. The report must contain the number of miles towed for each tow, the amount charged and any amount charged for recovery.
All paperwork would be required to be duplicated and subject to review upon request by the state for one year after the tow.
OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer said the bill is a step in the right direction. He pointed out that members of the Association have been put out of business when faced with unknown and unreasonable towing costs.
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One bill would regulate the towing and storage of vehicles, including trucks, in the state. Sponsored by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, the bill would require tow truck operators to present a schedule of fees to the vehicle’s owner or operator.
A statement must be provided that contains information that includes the total amount charged for the tow, number of miles towed and the daily vehicle storage rate. Other recovery fees associated with the tow would be listed separately.
Storage facilities would be required to release truck cargo free of charge within one hour of receipt of a written request. In addition, towers would be required to submit a monthly report to the state listing each tow that involved a large truck. The report must contain the number of miles towed for each tow, the amount charged and any amount charged for recovery.
All paperwork would be required to be duplicated and subject to review upon request by the state for one year after the tow.
OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer said the bill is a step in the right direction. He pointed out that members of the Association have been put out of business when faced with unknown and unreasonable towing costs.
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