1. (1) Effective July 1, 2004, tow truck operators will be tested and certified in accordance with Towing and Recovery Association of America Inc (TRAA) standards and carry evidence of certification for the appropriate level of vehicle they are operating. These standards of conduct and proficiency may be tested and certified through an accepted program approved by the Department.
2. (2) Information on qualified certification programs may be obtained at the UDOT Motor Carrier Division website at https://www.udot.utah.gov/connect/business/motor-carriers/tow-trucks/tow-truck-certification/ or by contacting the Motor Carrier Division at (801) 965-4892.

3. (3) Tow truck motor carriers shall ensure that tow truck operators:

   1. (a) are properly trained and certified to operate tow truck equipment;
   2. (b) are licensed, as required under Sections 53-3-101 through 53-3-909 Uniform Driver License Act;
   3. (c) are complying with the requirements under Sections 41-6a-1406 and 72-9-603;
   4. (d) have cleared the criminal background check required in Subsections 72-9-602(2) and (3). In addition, if a tow truck operator has not cleared the criminal background check required in Subsections 72-9-602(2) and (3), then the tow truck motor carrier must notify the Department of a tow truck operator who is not in compliance with Subsection 72-9-602(3) within two business days of obtaining knowledge from the Bureau of Criminal Identification.
   5. (e) obtain and maintain a valid medical examiner's certificate under 49 CFR Sec 391.45.

KEY: safety regulations, tow trucks, towing, certifications

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2024

Notice of Continuation: April 15, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 41-6a-1404; 41-6a-1405; 41-6a-1406; 53-1-106; 53-8-105; 72-9-601; 72-9-602; 72-9-603; 72-9-604; 72-9-301; 72-9-303; 72-9-701; 72-9-702; 72-9-703