Missouri's House Transportation Committee heard HB3447 on March 31 — a bill requiring $100,000 insurance minimums for heavy-duty towing and a 50% upfront payment on disputed tow bills over $15,000 — but took no vote after opposition from OOIDA, the Missouri Trucking Association, and multiple committee members who called it heavy-handed, according to Land Line Media. The bill remains stalled in committee while competing bills HB1741 and SB1426 would go the other direction, creating a complaint board with fines up to $25,000 aimed at tow companies accused of predatory practices.
Operator takeaway
Missouri operators should watch both sides of this fight — HB3447 protects your collections on heavy-duty tows, but competing bills HB1741 and SB1426 would create a complaint board with fines up to $25,000 aimed at tow companies.