Local towing companies press board for clear rotation requirements and insurance/impound standards

A representative who identified themselves as the owner of Southern Indiana Towing asked the advisory board how towing companies are added to the county rotation and what minimum requirements apply.

Board members and staff said common expectations include a fenced impound lot that can store vehicles, proof of liability insurance and the ability to perform evidence holds or respond to search-warrant requests. Participants noted differences in what state police accept versus what some county stations rely on and suggested benchmarking state police requirements to provide a consistent local standard.

The towing representative said they currently operate one rollback and a medium-duty truck but asked whether additional equipment such as wreckers or recovery-capable trucks would be required for certain call types. Staff suggested documenting company capabilities and insurance details to create a clear checklist for rotation eligibility.

"We own southern Indiana towing," the representative said, asking staff to gather and communicate the formal requirements so companies can apply and avoid repeated follow-up visits. Board members offered to collect baseline information and to consult state police standards before the next meeting.

Next steps: staff will contact state police for a baseline of accepted requirements, collect towing-company data from interested businesses and return with a proposed checklist for rotation inclusion.