Platform Features

Everything You Need.
Nothing You Don't.

TowingOps is built around how towing actually works — fast decisions, constant movement, and customers who need help right now. Run your whole operation by text, by web, or both.

How It Works

Two Ways to Run Every Job

Whether your team lives in the web dashboard or prefers to work by text, TowingOps handles both — and keeps everything in sync.

Text MessageSMS
  1. 1

    Customer texts your number

    "Need a tow at 4th & Main, blue Honda"

  2. 2

    TowingOps parses the job

    Location, vehicle, and job type extracted automatically

  3. 3

    Nearest driver gets a text

    "New job 0.8mi away — reply YES to accept"

  4. 4

    Customer gets ETA update

    "Your driver Marcus is 12 min away"

  5. 5

    Invoice sent by text on completion

    Pay via link — no app needed

Web DashboardWeb
  1. 1

    Dispatcher creates job in dashboard

    Address, vehicle info, service type, notes

  2. 2

    Map shows available drivers

    Real-time positions, availability, and ETA

  3. 3

    One-click assign & notify

    Driver gets job details and navigation link by text

  4. 4

    Live job tracking

    Status updates: Assigned → En Route → On Scene → Complete

  5. 5

    Auto-generate invoice

    Review, edit, and send — or collect payment on the spot

SMS Workflows

Run Jobs by Text

Customers text your number. TowingOps reads the message, creates the job, finds the nearest driver, and sends updates — all automatically. No app, no web form, no friction.

  • Works on any phone — no app required for customers
  • Jobs created and dispatched in under 60 seconds
  • Automated ETA and status updates by text
  • Payment link sent by text when job is complete
2:14 PM

TowingOps

● Active

Hi, I need a tow. I'm at 1420 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix. Black Ford F-150, flat tire.
2:14 PM
Got it! We're sending a driver your way. You'll get an ETA shortly. — TowingOps
2:14 PM
Driver Marcus replied
YES
2:15 PM
✓ Your driver Marcus is 9 minutes away. Track live: towingops.com/track/j8821
2:15 PM
Message
Full Platform

Every Feature, Explained

01

Dispatch & Job Management

Assign jobs instantly from the web dashboard or let drivers self-dispatch via text. Track every job from first call to final drop with full status history.

  • Create jobs in under 10 seconds
  • SMS self-dispatch for drivers
  • Job status timeline with timestamps
  • Priority and job-type tagging
02

Live Driver Tracking

See every driver on the map in real time. Know who's available, en route, or on scene — and dispatch the closest truck automatically.

  • Real-time GPS on web and mobile
  • Availability status per driver
  • Auto-assign to nearest available truck
  • Driver ETA sent to customer by text
03

Fleet Management

Keep your trucks running and your records clean. Track maintenance schedules, mileage, and vehicle history without the paperwork.

  • Per-vehicle maintenance reminders
  • Mileage and usage logs
  • Document storage (insurance, registration)
  • Out-of-service flagging
04

Route Optimization

Cut drive time and fuel costs with smart routing. TowingOps factors in traffic, job location, and driver position to get trucks there faster.

  • Turn-by-turn navigation link sent by text
  • Traffic-aware routing
  • Multi-stop job sequencing
  • Fuel cost estimates per route
05

Invoicing & Payments

Generate invoices on the spot, collect payment in the field by card or text link, and stop chasing money at the end of the month.

  • One-tap invoice from completed job
  • Card reader support via web dashboard
  • Pay-by-text link for customers
  • Automatic payment reminders
06

Customer Portal

Give customers a self-service web portal to track their tow, view invoices, and request service — no account or login required.

  • Live tow tracking via web link
  • Invoice history and receipts
  • Service request form
  • Accessible on any device
07

SMS Workflows

Run your entire operation by text. Customers can request service, drivers can accept jobs, and everyone gets updates — all through SMS.

  • Inbound job requests via text
  • Driver accept/decline by reply
  • Automated customer ETA texts
  • Payment collection via text link
08

Alerts & Notifications

Stay on top of your operation without staring at a screen. Get the right alerts at the right time — by text, push, or email.

  • New job alerts to dispatcher
  • Driver late-to-scene warnings
  • Unpaid invoice reminders
  • Daily summary reports
Get Started

See It Running on Your Operation

We'll walk you through a live demo with your real workflow — dispatch, SMS, invoicing, all of it. Takes 20 minutes and you'll know if it's right for you.