Towing Invoice Template
A towing invoice template keeps the bill defensible: hookup, mileage, winching, and after-hours rates on separate lines so the driver and customer agree on the math before the truck leaves the lot.
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Invoice
Billed to
Payment terms
| Towing service | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|
Notes
Payment
Towing scheduling and billing
This template is free and stays free — keep using it for as long as it does the job. It stops doing the job once towing scheduling, client tracking, and multi-client billing need a real management system.
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How to write a towing invoice
Add your tow lines
Pick the service 鈥?hookup, flatbed, winching, fuel 鈥?or type your own. Set quantity to miles or units.
Set your rate and terms
Enter hookup and mileage rates, add surcharges like after-hours or storage, and a payment window.
Print or save as PDF
Hit Print and choose Save as PDF. Give the driver a copy at the scene and email the office copy.
Typical towing prices to sanity-check your invoice
Rates vary by region, towing size, and scope. These ranges reflect common US towing pricing and are here as a gut check, not a rate card.
| Service | Common pricing method | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup fee | Flat per tow | $50 鈥?$120 |
| Per-mile towing | Mileage after hookup | $4 鈥?$10 / mile |
| Flatbed tow | Flatbed transport | $90 鈥?$200 + mileage |
| Winching / recovery | Flat, by difficulty | $75 鈥?$200 |
| After-hours | Surcharge on total | +$25 鈥?+$75 |
| Storage | Per day, gated lot | $20 鈥?$50 / day |
Ranges are general market observations, not a recommendation for what to charge.
Towing invoice essentials: rates, surcharges, and transparency
A towing invoice is only as trusted as its breakdown. This towing invoice template supports the practices that keep calls clean: quote hookup and mileage separately, state after-hours and storage fees in writing, and give the customer a copy at the scene so there are no surprises later.
On pricing, standardize your rate card: a hookup fee, a per-mile rate, and published surcharges for after-hours, winching, and storage. Regulatory caps vary by state, so keep your card within local limits and list every line on the invoice.
Set payment terms that fit the business: Due on receipt for retail tows, and Net 7 or Net 14 for commercial and insurance accounts. Use the Terms dropdown, and always include the plate and pickup location so the job is traceable.
Towing invoice questions
What should a towing invoice include?
Your company name and DOT number, the tow truck operator, the vehicle plate and location, a unique invoice number and date, itemized hookup, mileage, and service lines, any after-hours or storage fees, tax where applicable, the total due, and payment terms.
How do I price per-mile towing?
Quote a hookup fee plus a per-mile rate after the first mile. List the miles on the invoice so the customer can verify the distance, and state the after-hours surcharge up front.
Should I charge a storage fee?
Yes, if you store vehicles in a gated lot. Charge per day from the date of tow, and put the rate and start date on the invoice so the accrual is transparent.
Do I charge sales tax on towing?
Most states tax towing and recovery services, but rules vary. Use the Tax rate field and confirm your local rate with your state revenue department.
How do I invoice an insurance-covered tow?
Bill the full service to the responsible party and note the claim or policy number on the invoice, or issue a separate invoice for the portion not covered so the balance is clear.
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