Real Experience. Real Lessons. Real Work.
You got the truck… now what? 🚚
Getting started in towing and auto transport is exciting, but the questions usually don’t stop after buying equipment.
You handled the setup.
Now comes the next big question:
How do I actually find work and start making money?
Where do you find loads?
Who do you sign up with?
What type of towing or transport work fits your goals?
What information should you have ready?
How do you stay organized and build a stronger foundation?
This guide was created from our real experience building and running Durrett Recovery, a family-owned towing and auto transport business started in 2015.
After thousands of vehicles transported, years of learning, mistakes made, and lessons gained, we created this guide to organize many of the things we wish we had in one place when we started.
Inside this guide:
🚚 Different types of towing & auto transport work
🔗 Broker, carrier & transport company signup links and resources
🏁 Auction transport opportunities
📞 Roadside assistance networks
📋 What information to have ready before applying
💰 Understanding expenses, rates & profit
🧾 Staying organized with paperwork and tracking
🤝 Building customer relationships
⚠️ Common beginner mistakes
🌾 Lessons learned from real experience
Starting a transport business isn’t just about owning a truck.
The truck moves the vehicles.
Your systems build the business.
Whether you’re preparing for your first load or trying to create a stronger foundation, this guide gives you practical information from people who have lived it.
🌾 Axles & Acres
Built from Durrett Recovery
🚛 Real Experience • Real Lessons • Real Work
Stories of soil & steel, building independence one acre & one mile at a time.
Digital Download Includes:
✔ PDF Guide
✔ Organized signup resources
✔ Beginner-friendly information
✔ Real-world lessons
✔ Instant access after purchase
Information is based on our personal experience in the towing and auto transport industry. Requirements, regulations, and business needs may vary by location. Always verify current federal, state, and local requirements.