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TLC keeps wrecker zone assignments intact while investigating alleged transfers involving Dads and West Nashville
Summary
The Metropolitan Transportation Licensing Commission renewed most emergency wrecker zone assignments but made the continued holding of zones by Dads Towing and West Nashville contingent on the outcome of an investigation into alleged transfers to Guardian Fleet Services; STR Towing’s application was deferred.
The Metropolitan Transportation Licensing Commission voted to maintain existing emergency wrecker zone assignments for another year while Metro staff investigates allegations that Dads Towing and West Nashville improperly transferred control of their permits to Guardian Fleet Services.
The commission’s decision keeps current zone holders in place but makes the continuation of Dads Towing’s and West Nashville’s zone privileges contingent on the outcome of a TLC investigation into an alleged sale/transfer. Commissioner Butterworth moved the plan, which carried after discussion and a second.
Why it matters: emergency wrecker zones determine which towing companies receive police-initiated, nonconsent tow requests. Several firms and competitors had pressed the commission to revisit zones and ownership records…
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