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Towing‑recovery operators urge code clarity so liability insurance pays for heavy recoveries
Summary
Stauffer's Road Solutions and industry representatives asked the committee to define 'recovery' vs. 'towing,' require liability insurance to pay recovery operators promptly, and create a qualified recovery rotation list; several legislators signaled interest in sponsoring a bill or interim study to resolve unpaid invoices and public‑safety risks.
Representatives of Stauffer's Road Solutions (Candace Daley and Jesse Stauffer) told the committee that heavy‑duty recovery operators frequently perform complex, emergency recoveries (rollovers, tractor‑trailers in ditches, diesel spills) at great expense and often are left unpaid when owner policies do not cover recovery operations. Stauffer explained the common sequence: a small fleet with minimum primary liability buys basic coverage that may not include recovery or…
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