Insurance Auto Auctions contracted more than 1,000 tow truck drivers to extract vehicles swamped by Hurricane Harvey from across the Houston metro area so insurance companies could begin the claims process, representing one of the largest coordinated towing mobilizations in U.S. history, according to Automotive News and Claims Journal. The operation began immediately after floodwaters receded.
Operator takeaway
One thousand drivers mobilized for one disaster — if you want disaster response contracts, register with IAA, Copart, and your state emergency management office before hurricane season, not after.