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FeaturedIndustry Guide8 min read

What Is a Towing Network Marketplace? The Complete Guide

A towing network marketplace connects dealerships, fleets, and motor clubs with independent tow companies through a shared dispatch platform — eliminating middlemen and reducing response times.

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Industry Guide·8 min read

What Is a Towing Network Marketplace? The Complete Guide

A towing network marketplace connects dealerships, fleets, and motor clubs with independent tow companies through a shared dispatch platform — eliminating middlemen and reducing response times.

Dealership Guide·10 min read

How to Set Up Roadside Assistance for Your Dealership

A step-by-step guide for dealership service managers who want to offer reliable roadside assistance without depending on expensive motor club contracts or inconsistent phone-tag dispatch.

Industry Data·7 min read

Towing Industry Statistics 2026: Market Size, Trends & Key Data

Comprehensive data on the U.S. towing and roadside assistance industry — market size, average costs, operator economics, and the technology trends reshaping how tow companies find and complete jobs.

Pricing Guide·9 min read

How Much Does a Tow Cost in 2026? Complete Pricing Breakdown

A detailed breakdown of towing costs by service type, distance, and region — including hidden fees to watch for and how dispatch platforms are changing what operators charge.

Comparison·8 min read

Motor Club vs. Dispatch Software: What's the Difference?

A comparison of traditional motor club contracts versus modern dispatch platforms — covering cost, control, operator economics, and which model works best for dealerships, fleets, and tow companies.

Tow Company Guide·7 min read

How to Join a Towing Network and Start Getting Dispatched

A practical guide for tow company owners who want to find dispatch networks in their area, get approved, and start receiving jobs via SMS — without app downloads or exclusive contracts.

Thought Leadership·8 min read

Why Dealerships Are Building Their Own Motor Clubs

Forward-thinking dealerships are replacing motor club contracts with self-managed dispatch networks — cutting costs, improving service quality, and turning towing from a cost center into a competitive advantage.

Comparison·7 min read

Towbook vs. TowMarX: Feature Comparison for Towing Dispatch

A detailed comparison of Towbook and TowMarX for towing dispatch — covering pricing, network features, driver management, and which platform fits different business types.

Dealership Guide·9 min read

The True Cost of Roadside Assistance for Dealerships

Beyond the monthly invoice — the real costs of roadside assistance include wasted advisor time, disputed charges, undocumented damage claims, and lost customer trust. Here's how to calculate yours.

Industry Guide·6 min read

What Is Roadside Assistance Dispatch? How It Works

A plain-language explanation of roadside assistance dispatch — from the moment a call comes in to the moment the job is completed. Covers manual dispatch, motor club dispatch, and platform-based dispatch.

Entrepreneur Guide·10 min read

How to Start a Towing Dispatch Business with Zero Trucks

You don't need a tow truck, a CDL, or a massive investment to build a profitable towing business. All you need is a dispatch platform, a phone, and the willingness to recruit operators and clients.

Entrepreneur Guide·9 min read

How to Build a Roadside Assistance Network from Scratch

A step-by-step playbook for building your own roadside assistance network — from recruiting your first operator to managing 50+ providers across a metro area.

Entrepreneur Guide·8 min read

How Body Shops Can Become Your First Dispatch Clients

Body shops need towing every day but rarely have a formal dispatch partner. Here's how to walk in, pitch your network, and sign your first paying client in under a week.

Entrepreneur Guide·9 min read

How to Make Money in Towing Without Owning a Tow Truck

The towing industry generates $13 billion annually — and you don't need a truck to claim your share. Here's how dispatch entrepreneurs are building profitable businesses as the middleman between clients and operators.

Comparison·9 min read

AAA vs. Building Your Own Roadside Network: A Cost and Control Comparison

AAA has dominated roadside assistance for over a century. But for businesses dispatching towing regularly, building your own network with a dispatch platform is cheaper, faster, and gives you complete control.

Comparison·8 min read

Honk vs. TowMarX: Which Dispatch Platform Is Right for You?

A detailed comparison of Honk and TowMarX for roadside dispatch — covering business models, pricing, network features, and which platform fits tow companies, dealerships, and dispatch entrepreneurs.

Industry Guide·10 min read

Top 5 Towing Dispatch Software Platforms in 2026

A ranked comparison of the best towing dispatch software in 2026 — covering Towbook, TowMarX, Beacon, ProTow, and TowTrax. Features, pricing, and which platform fits each business type.

Thought Leadership·9 min read

Why Tow Companies Are Leaving Motor Clubs (And What They're Using Instead)

Motor club payouts have stagnated at $35-55 per job while operating costs have surged. Here's why operators are walking away from AAA, Agero, and regional clubs — and the dispatch models replacing them.

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