72-9-601. Tow truck motor carrier requirements -- Authorized towing certificates.

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Effective 1/1/2026

(1)In addition to the requirements of this chapter, a tow truck motor carrier shall:

(a)ensure that all the tow truck motor carrier's tow truck operators are properly:

(i)trained to operate tow truck equipment;

(ii)licensed, as required under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act ; and

(iii)complying with the requirements under Sections 41-6a-1406 and 72-9-603 ;

(b)ensure that all the tow truck motor carrier's tow truck operators:

(i)have cleared the criminal background check required in Subsections 72-9-602(2) and

(3); and

(ii)obtain and maintain a valid medical examiner's certificate under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 391.45;

(c)obtain and display a current authorized towing certificate for the tow truck motor carrier, and each tow truck and tow truck operator, as required under Section 72-9-602 ; and

(d)provide to the department, at least once per calendar quarter, information indicating each towing entity dispatch and rotation service of which the tow truck motor carrier is part.

(2)A tow truck motor carrier may only perform a towing service described in Section 41-6a-1406 , 41-6a-1407 , or 72-9-603 , with a tow truck and tow truck operator that has a current authorized towing certificate under this part.

Amended by Chapter 378 , 2025 General Session