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Where can you learn to be a tow truck driver in California?

Here is a list of two schools in California offering tow truck driver programs.

Western Towing & Training Academy (Los Angeles) has been providing education and training for tow truck drivers for over 25 years. Offering the following certifications and training:

- Vehicle Storage

- Fork Lift

- Motor Carrier Safety

- DOT

Tuition:

2022 Rates

*Towing Basics - $1,350

Sacramento County Office of Education (Sacramento) offers a variety of classes for tow truck drivers preparing them to take the examination to become a licensed Tow Truck Operator in the State of California. The curriculum includes 24 hours of training:

- 8 hours of classroom lectures on the towing and recovery industry

- 16 hours of hands-on field instruction in vehicle recovery

To be employed as a tow truck driver in the State of California, an individual must possess a Class A or B Driver’s License and undergo a background check and drug screening through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Tuition:

* Tow Truck Operator - $600