IITR Course Content

The course is organized into seven modules. At the instructor's discretion, an eighth module may be added to provide more detailed information concerning state and local vehicle-code requirements, federal regulations, incident management information, cross training with public agencies, and specific automotive-related information.

Module 1 - Field Procedures

• Public Relations and Customer Service
• Roadside Safety
• The Professional Driver
• Basic Roadside Automotive Troubleshooting

Module 2 - How Tow Trucks Work

• Truck and Equipment Ratings
• Equipment Ratings
• Truck Chassis Ratings
Towing and Transportation Capacities

Module 3 - Towing With a Wheel Lift

• Wheel Lift Controls
• Wheel Straps
• Secondary Chains
• Securing Steering Wheels
• Tow Lights
• Safe Driving While Towing

Module 4 - Towing With a Conventional Tow Sling

• Hook Up Procedures

Module 5 - Using Tow Dollies

• Tow Dolly Ratings and Capacities
• Operation
• Disconnecting a Driveshaft

Module 6 - Light Duty Car Carriers

• General Precautions
• Loading and Unloading Procedures

Module 7 - Recovery

• How to Plan a Recovery
• Estimating Recovery Loads
• Safe and Effective Rigging
• Recovery
• Roll Over and Recovery Procedures

Module 8 - (Additional suggested topics)

• Commercial Driver license requirements
• State-specific vehicle codes relating to tow trucks and equipment
• Federal regulations
• Hours-of-Service Regulations
• Hazardous materials overview - reference materials
• Incident management overview