Safety Regulations for Tow Truck Operations

Tow Truck Requirements for Equipment, Operation and Certification
The Utah Division of Administrative Rules updated tow truck rules December 22, 2009. The new rules are in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Download the Updated Rules as of 12/22/09 in Adobe PDF

Click here to View Rule 909-19 Online

Print the Trucking Guide Regulations and Permit Requirements Section

Tow Truck Complaint Form Tow Truck Certification Requirements

Utah Fuel Surcharge Rule is stated as follows R909-19-12(5)(a):
(5) As fuel increases .50 per gallon from the base rate of $3.00, a surcharge shall be allowed of 10% of the base rate.
Conversely, if prices drop, they will decrease by the same amount.
(a) To determine the average daily per gallon diesel cost, refer to tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp

Example:

The fuel surcharge may only be charged to the tow base rate fee and not the storage and administrative fees.

Utah Tow Truck Regulations and Permit Requirements Information
For more information about Utah tow truck regulations and permit requirements, see the online Utah Trucking Guide, or call Peter Tabachki, Motor Carrier Division, 801-965-4892, opt. 4.