Free Towing Invoice Template Invoice Template
A free towing invoice template for tow operators and recovery companies, available in Word, Excel, PDF, and Google Docs. Pre-built with hook-up fees, per-mile towing, storage, and the impound and roadside line items towing businesses bill daily.
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| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook-up / base towing fee | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Mileage towing (per loaded mile) | 12 | $4.50 | $54.00 |
| After-hours / night call surcharge | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Daily storage / impound fee | 3 | $45.00 | $135.00 |
| Winching / recovery labor | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Subtotal | $459.00 | ||
| Sales tax (8%) | $36.72 | ||
| Total | $495.72 | ||
Example figures — every field is editable in the download.
Who uses this template
- ✓Tow truck operators
- ✓Roadside assistance companies
- ✓Auto recovery and winch-out services
- ✓Impound lot and storage yards
- ✓Repo and heavy-duty towing firms
What to include
- ✓Vehicle year/make/model and VIN or plate
- ✓Pickup and drop-off locations
- ✓Hook-up fee and per-mile rate
- ✓Storage/impound days and daily rate
- ✓After-hours or recovery surcharges
- ✓Authorizing party (owner, insurer, police)
- ✓Release conditions and payment due before pickup
Available in 5 formats
Word (.docx)
Fully editable in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages and LibreOffice — best for quick text edits.
Excel (.xlsx)
Line totals, subtotal and tax calculate automatically — best if you want the math done for you.
A clean, print-ready, fixed layout — best for emailing a finished invoice to a client.
Google Docs / Sheets
Open in your browser, then File → Make a copy to edit and share with your team.
Invoicing tips for towing invoice template
- ✓ Record the VIN, plate, and both pickup and drop-off addresses — they're essential for impound, insurance, and police-ordered tows.
- ✓ Separate the flat hook-up fee from per-mile charges so the total is transparent and matches state rate caps.
- ✓ List storage as a per-day line and update the count at release; impound charges grow daily and must be itemized.
- ✓ Note who authorized the tow (owner, insurance, or law enforcement) since it affects who you bill.
- ✓ For non-consent and police tows, check your state's maximum allowable rates and reference them on the invoice to avoid disputes.
Towing Invoice Template invoice FAQ
What should a towing invoice include?
Vehicle details (VIN/plate), pickup and drop-off locations, hook-up fee, mileage, any storage days, surcharges, and the authorizing party. This template covers each as a separate line.
How do I bill impound storage fees?
Charge a daily storage rate and list the number of days as the quantity. Update the count when the vehicle is released, since fees accrue each day it sits in the lot.
Are towing services subject to sales tax?
It varies by state — some tax towing and storage, others exempt them. Check your state's rules and apply tax only to taxable lines.
Who pays a towing invoice?
It depends on the tow type: the vehicle owner for consent tows, an insurer for accident recovery, or the owner reclaiming an impounded vehicle. Note the authorizing party so billing is clear.
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