摘要: |
This study was conducted on behalf of the UDOT Motor Carrier Division at the request of the towing industry in Utah to evaluate the maximum allowable rates for “Non-Consent Towing”. The objectives were to: 1-Evaluate the Current “Maximum” Pricing Levels for Non-Consent Towing, 2-Recommend indexes to allow for future changes in costs, and 3-Identify other price factors that may have an influence on costs to the towing industry. A cost analysis was used to calculate the expenses that the towing companies incur during typical towing operations. The data used was obtained through surveys, interviews, and literature. The total costs for each of the fee categories (tow fee, the administrative fee, and the storage yard fee) were calculated. Analyses were also conducted for the business models: full-time towing companies, mixed-business companies, and part-time towing. |