This was presented at the 2002 TRAA legislative conference where Stormin Norman
Horton (creator of Price Per Pound) presented a seminar on Price Per Pound billing. This format on doing a "recovery report, invoice narrative" has
worked for us for many years and jobs. It really helps get the information across on what you did and why you are billing the amount you are. Yes you can even
do this for hourly jobs along with Price Per Pound billing...
Harriet Cooley Towing and Truck Service
10 Big Tow Road
Wreckmaster, USA 12345
(888) 123-1234
Towing and Recovery Report
Date of Incident Tuesday, April 12, 2002
Location I-84 East, Exit 63 Off Ramp, Crashtown, USA
Description of Incident Driver was traveling east on I-84 and exited at Exit #63. Upon exiting, the vehicle rolled over onto its side striking a tractor-trailer that was parked at the traffic light and pushing it into several vehicles. The impact was so severe, it caused heavy damage to both the box of the truck and the intermodal container on the tractor unit. The straight truck came to rest about 12" off the ground with approximately 20% of the load spilled out and wedged under the trailer.
Recovery Description Upon receiving the call for an overturned box truck and ramp closure we
immediately dispatched the requested equipment and a Supervisor to the
scene. When the Supervisor arrived, he found the above-described incident and met with the scene commanders, IN order to gain access to the overturned unit and the load, the tractor- trailer had to be winched and lifted away from the box truck. To minimize damage to the truck cab and load, air cushions were placed under the box truck so when the tractor was lifted away, no further damage could be done with the unit crashing to the ground. Once the two were separated and the cars were removed, access to the load was gained thought the damaged roof. At the supervision of the Department of Consumer Protection, portions of the load were deemed salvageable were removed and places into an awaiting refrigerated box truck on scene.
After enough of the upset load was removed to gain access to the truck, we up-righted the unit partially loaded with air cushions and our 45-ton Heavy Duty wrecker. Once upright, we secured the box sides and roof for transport and towed the unit to our yard. The damaged freight was condemned by the Department of Consumer Protection and places into an awaiting dumpster on the scene, Once back at the yard, the load was completely sorted and good freight was put into our box truck and the bad into the dumpster container. All condemned freight will be burned at an incinerator with state supervision on Monday, 4/16/01 due to the holiday. The trucks were then cleaned and equipment stowed back to its original condition at our faculty.
Time of Incident: 11:20 a.m.
Time of Recovery/Towing: 11:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Vehicle Information: 1999 Mack CH613
Vin # 1M2AA13C6YW118667
Reg. # NY 7434PA
Unit # 80859
Company: 4 G's Truck Renting Company
395 Kent Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 12111
388-4100
Leased To: MCL Trucking Corp
56-78 49th Place
Maspeth, NY 11378
US DOT # 758794
Company Rep on Scene: Driver
Weather Conditions Cloudy, Steady Rain, 35 Degrees, daytime
Safety Officials on Scene: Crashtown Fire Department, Crashtown Police Department
Johnny Law State Police, Department of Consumer Protection,
USA DOT
Haz-mat Response: Fuel and oil spills were diked and contained with Haz-mat kits on
Scene; cleanup was handled and coordinated with the Fire
Department. No waterways or wetlands were affected. DEP was
notified and cleared the cleanup.
Cargo: Miscellaneous boxes and bags of Chinese food products. Fully
loaded.
Breakdown of Towing and Recovery Charges
Recovery Supervisor
6 hours at $00.00 per hour = $000.00
45-Ton Heavy Duty Hyd Tow Truck w/Operator
6.25 hours at $000.00 per hour = $0000.00
Recovery/Rescue Truck w/Operator
6 hours at $000.00 per hour = $0000.00
Air Cushions
4 hours
1st hour $000.00
$000.00 per hour thereafter = $0000.00
Use of Recovery Straps, Safety Lighting, Haz-mat Kit
Cribbing, photos, etc = $000.00
1st Laborer/Rigger on Scene
6 hours at $00.00 per hour = $000.00
2nd Laborer/Rigger or Scene
6 hours at $00.00 per hour = $00.00
Sublet fees to Waste Disposal Company for 30 yard dumpster/rolloff
Can, service to Highway, then to shop and
Back on Monday, 4 days rental, burn fees
For waste and cleanup = $0000.00
4 Laborers at Yard to sort and offload remaining freight
2 hours per man at $00.00 per hour per man = $000.00
Refrigerated Box Truck
$000.00 per day, all inclusive = $000.00
(as of 4/13)
Total Towing and Recovery Charges Due
As of 4/13/01 = $0000.00
Storage will accumulate at $ 00.00 per day for the first 5 days and $00.00 per day thereafter. Storage is not included in the above total to date. Any additional days of storage on the product in our reefer unit
beyond 4/13/01 will accumulate at $000.00 per day in addition to the above also.
All fees are in accordance with the (State) DMV regulations and rate structure on file. Any and all charges must be paid in full prior to release of vehicles and/or cargo via cash or certified funds unless otherwise arranged by management. Questions regarding the recovery or billing should be directed to the Recovery Supervisor, Johnny Tow, at allthemoney@tow.com or 888-123-1234
