Tow Truck Inspection Guidelines - New York Department Of Finance printable pdf download

Tow Truck Inspection Guidelines - New York Department Of Finance

42 Broadway

TOW TRUCK INSPECTION GUIDELINES

New York, NY 10004

Dial 311

After you submit your renewal application, required documents, and renewal

(212-NEW-YORK)

fee, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) will contact you to schedule

an appointment to inspect your tow trucks.

nyc.gov/consumers

Important:



All trucks listed on your Roster must be present at the time of the

inspection.



If your trucks pass inspection, the DCA inspector will give you a

new medallion and an operating letter. You must surrender the old

medallion. DCA will mail your new license document and

identification card.

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If your trucks fail inspection, please call (212) 436-0066 or (212)

436-0075 to schedule a reinspection.

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A tow truck driver must be present with his/her DCA Tow Truck

Driver license and current motor vehicle driver’s license.

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You must show your current New York State Department of Motor

Vehicles (DMV) Commercial Truck Registration for each tow truck.

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You must show the Insurance Card for your tow trucks.

Truck Requirements

 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the insurance document

must match the VIN on the registration.

 The truck must have valid tow truck plates from the Department of

Motor Vehicles.

 The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must be 8,600 pounds or

heavier.

 If the vehicle is registered over 10,000 pounds, there must be a valid

NYC Department of Finance Motor Vehicle Tax stamp. If the vehicle

is registered as over 18,000 pounds, there must be a valid Department

of Motor Vehicles heavy duty sticker on it.

Updated 03/2014

Tow Truck Inspection Guidelines - New York Department Of Finance