I agree. I did work for Copart only one day. They wouldn’t move on the price for me, I was done with them. I know other towing companies who they offered $65 a car and told Copart no. This was ten years ago.
The problem is the way people want to run their business model, You should have tiers, and not fully depend on copart to make your business successful, if anything they should just be there whenever you need fill work when your main accounts and contracts aren’t keeping your trucks busy, then copart takes over as extra money I see way to many folks try to make a living off of motor clubs or Copart and run their truck to the ground and it doesn’t work ! Their pay isn’t the greatest, it should just be full works to have your back on a rainy day !
I work in Minnesota, and Copart has asked us to run trucks for them occasionally, but we do not do it at the prices they are asking we tell them what we will charge and they will make a decision on whether they have us do it or another company.
@@edwinperez7151 It's not fill work, it only comes even close to being profitable when loaded double, and if you are loaded double that's not fill in work that's a fully occupied truck, If you rely on copart or IAA with their shit rates your business will either never take off, or will fail rather quickly... Maybe as one guy with one truck you can barely break even on it but anything past that you will not get anywhere.
My company sub hauls for CoPart. We have no complaints because we know how to make it work for us. We use CoPart to keep the wheels spinning to generate a consistent cash flow instead of just waiting for potential roadside service calls. I appreciate you for sharing your input because a lot of guys spread a lot of misinformation in regards of sub hauling for CoPart.
Copart is like 50 a car for us, Not a chance that would be worth running even just as fill-in work. Not to mention the only time it might ever be close to making money is if you are loaded double with a rollback in which case it's not fill-in work because it keeps your truck occupied. We are at like 125 an hour minimum copart and IAA come nowhere near.
@@towtruckaj You definitely need a car carrier with a wheel lift to maximize your earning potential when hauling for Copart. In addition, I wouldn’t suggest keeping your only truck occupied with hauling just for Copart. I’ve tried that in my past and quickly learned that I needed a backup truck and possibly a driver on call. The industry is extremely competitive in my area so the average tow ranges from 60-70 depending upon the pickup and drop off locations. However, there are times when those out of network calls come in averaging 120-200 plus a tow.
@@cngtowing0519 Well the reality is if it's bad business for one truck only, its bad business regardless of the number of trucks you have, Unless having more trucks gives you the ability to negotiate a real-world rate it's simply not worth it. Copart is effectively just running a truck to make you feel better about it not sitting, because every dollar you earn is dished right back out in the form of driver pay, fuel, maintenance, insurance, etc. Copart is not profitable and if it is it's barely so, I'd rather have my truck sit and do nothing than do coparts dirty work for pennies, the only thing you do is a dis service to yourself by letting them get away with it.
I currently work for a tow company but I'm thinking about going out on my own. Was it difficult to get on a Copart? Do you work Monday through Fri or seven days a week
I’ve been hauling copart since November 2021,it started out great. But it falls apart real quick. In the beginning was real busy,pay is not the best per car but I was hauling 4 a day from zones 12 to 20. But the longer I’m there I’m seeing a lot favoritism.they promised fuel raises 2 months ago,I have yet to see it.it’s ok for extra income,but don’t plan on living off of it!
I’ve been working with a tow truck company that lease onto Copart I’m a 3 car hauler it’s great tbh they keep me busy I’ve work so hard that copart in my location want me to work directly under them and leave my company they even want to lease me my own truck I’m really thinking about it
Copart is garbage if u go by their rates I was charging them 4 times more than their $40 dollar tow. Was doing great until more provider started to come in and taking does 36 to 40 dallar tows😡😡
Thank you for this great video, Eli. I recently purchased a 22ft deck over a flatbed with power tilt, the Big Tex 14OT to be exact, without getting into specific numbers; what can I expect to make in a week working for Copart ballpark numbers?
I subscribe to you because I like your content and you're just getting started and I want to watch your channel hopefully you get some good videos Good luck
@@towtrucktherapy448 and yes to your reply I don't know where it went but I did get a new truck that the flatbed it's an old 1988 I do scrap metal not towing like you do but a few here and there but it just makes it easier to do scrap it makes it so I'm not limited to just small stuff LOL yes I bought it for my channel do a video on everything even if you think it's dumb people like it
I want to start. I am retired. Where should I start. I would like to go with motoerclubs and insurance companies. I want to only do Lockouts, Battery jump and gas fill.
If you’re a owner operator Isa just shopping around for a better broker. Or work for the food delivery business. Are used to work for Reinhart food service I was home every night for the most part if not every other night
If you don’t it you’ll never know if it’ll work out. It is mostly trial and error. I just don’t recommend you starting your business in a small town or with taking on a bunch of debt.
Wow bro. You are describing me. I have the possibility of buying a tow truck but I’m scared because I have no idea how to get customers. Could you elaborate more on copart and how to make money? Can I contact you for guidance ?
@@towtrucktherapy448 was thinking about starting a towing company right now driving semi trucks. If I can make $800 to $1,000 a day and towing and home everyday might as well get towing a shot I don't have to worry about no e logs no scales
@@youngchirp12 It’s definitely possible but you also have to take in consideration how many other tow companies you got around you. Also what type of truck you plan to buy including all the overhead. But it’s definitely doable
Copart shipping is turning into a shitshow lately. im a buyer and have had them cancel transport on me 3 times in the last couple months, saying they have no drivers available. all where 60 to 100 mile radius from the yard. this creates a huge PITA for me and racks up storage fees while i scramble to find alternate transport. they should just raise the shipping price to attract more drivers.
Who do they charge storage fees to? And if it’s you don’t you think they might be doing it on purpose to make more money off people like you.? Cause they don’t pay much to the tow truck….
Hey i’m going to start my tow business, Co. part gave me the zones Rate sheet . i’m new in this business can u plz help me for how much price i gonna give for zones 1 to 10 . Thanks
Honestly, I don’t know what you should be charging for your business. I think that is totally up to you. But remember don’t always be the cheapest guy. It always backfires.
@@princewynn9532 Depends on how far you travel. They have a set pay scale divided into circle zones. First zone starts at 40$ last zone is 85$. The zones 360 the actual copart location you are hauling at.
@@7tacos-pls I liked it a lot, I just finished training and am waiting to hear back on when I may be assigned a truck. Copart really takes care of their employees.
Just starting out love the info I have a roll back just getting work from word of mouth love your channel what state are you in very seriously thinking about hauling for copart do you haul for IAA also?
@@teamwork84 I’d say yes, but unfortunately it’s gonna be kind of hard to get around with a trailer. Especially when backing up in tight places. A flatbed tow truck would be your best bet
I’m paying $1100 a month for insurance. I currently do not have my own yard yet And yes I would think so because accident cars would definitely have to have a place to go
