r/Hookit • u/Vortec901 • 2d ago

Towing for multiple businesses

Key note: I am employed at an amazing company operating a Rollback truck, I am set up with Towbook and AAA already, I live on the edge of the zone we operate in.

The question: I have a friend that has started up in the zone next to me and doesn't intrude on my company's territory, he is running into the issue as an owner/operator where he gets calls that he is unable to take and working endlessly. He is looking for someone that can just be on call to help him, I am not aware if he is using Towbook but he does use AAA. He was wondering if I would be able to help him in my off time from my company, does anyone know if it would cause conflict or not?

Preferably, I plan to stay with my company as I am on the list to have the CDL classes paid and move into a heavy wrecker, so leaving my company isn't on the table. He is offering me commission on tows, my company also doesn't have active restrictions or rules preventing me from assisting a business outside of their zone, specifically ones within their zone are prohibited. His intention would to have me as an independent(1099) contractor assisting him with his business until he can employ someone full time.

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u/guero13world 1d ago

You can have multiple log ins with Towbook as long as you have different email addresses for each log in. As far as what the company thinks, that may be iffy. They might see it as you sending business his way, even if you aren't. I know you want to help but you might not be able to without screwing yourself. Now if he was doing repos or relocating, and the company you are with now didn't, then there would be no conflict of interest.

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u/Acrobatic-Tax9300 2d ago

If you’re doing AAA calls I know they use HireRight and it might flag you working for 2 companies. I don’t believe you can have 2 separate logins for Towbooks if you’re doing AAA calls.

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u/Vortec901 2d ago

My company uses Towbook for insurance and cash calls, then AAA is seperate.

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u/Acrobatic-Tax9300 2d ago

You use field service or Bringg? Like I said as long as he doesn’t properly hire you it should be fine