Seasonal Call Guide
Seasonal Call Volume Guide for Towing Services
In the towing industry, timing is everything because a stranded driver will call the next truck on the list if you do not pick up within three rings. Missing just two local tow calls a day during a peak season can cost your business over $6,000 a month in lost revenue.
$112.00
Average Local Tow Value
This represents the middle ground for emergency local calls including hookup fees.
300%
Cold Weather Call Surge
Extreme cold causes a massive spike in dead battery jump-starts and slide-off recoveries.
45%
Industry Missed Call Rate
Operators often miss nearly half of incoming leads while they are actively hooking up a vehicle on a noisy roadside.
15 Minutes
Accident Response Window
If you do not answer and provide an ETA immediately, police or drivers move to the next provider on their list.
$4.00/mile
Long-Distance Tow Revenue
Summer travel breakdowns often lead to high-margin, long-distance transport jobs.
Winter: The Battery and Ditch Season
When the temperature drops, your call volume for jump-starts and winch-outs will skyrocket. Chemical reactions in batteries slow down, leading to hundreds of stranded motorists in parking lots. Simultaneously, black ice leads to 'slide-offs' where cars end up in ditches without major damage but need a professional recovery. During these surges, you are likely under a vehicle or operating the winch, making it impossible to answer the phone. Using SkipCalls ensures that while you are winching a car out of a ditch, the next three people calling for jump-starts are being answered and logged.
