You will need this licence if you intend to operate a business that employs accredited tow truck drivers and tow truck assistants to perform towing of vehicles in regulated areas:
You can apply as an individual, business or company.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
To be eligible, you must:
You will be required to keep records in a towing authority book of each incident that each tow truck listed on the licence attends. You will be subject to regular audits to ensure you are complying with the conditions of your licence.
Up to five years
Fees Details for this service in table format.
You can find the current fees here.
Tow Truck Act 1973 Queensland (Opens in new window)
Tow Truck Regulation 2009 Queensland (Opens in new window)
You must submit the following documents with the application: vehicle registration and inspection certificates proof of registration/incorporation (of the business name or company).the criminal history for each applicant will be checked (if you are applying as a corporation, you will need a criminal history check for each executive officer of the corporation)
You must submit the following documents with the application:
This licence cannot be transferred.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Customer Services, Safety and Regulation Division
Transport Regulation Branch
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Listing a business / company name with the Board (Opens in new window)