Brisbane Tow Truck Business - RACQ Affiliated

Profitable tow truck business operating from Brisbane's southside with RACQ affiliation providing a steady stream of roadside assistance and towing jobs. RACQ affiliation is the gold standard in the Queensland towing industry.

Business Overview:
This business has been RACQ-affiliated for 9 years, covering a designated southside territory for roadside assistance callouts. In addition to RACQ work, the business services insurance companies (accident towing), mechanical workshops (vehicle transport), and direct customers.

Fleet:
- 2021 Isuzu FRR tilt tray tow truck (approximately 160,000km, 7.5t payload)
- 2019 Hino 300 Series wheel-lift tow truck (approximately 210,000km)
- Both trucks fitted with RACQ-approved equipment, beacons, and communication systems

Revenue Sources:
- RACQ callouts (roadside assistance, towing): 45% of revenue
- Insurance company accident towing (3 insurer contracts): 30%
- Workshop and dealer transport: 15%
- Direct customer towing: 10%

Roster:
- Owner and 1 employee alternate on a 7-on/7-off roster
- RACQ requires 24/7 coverage in designated territory
- After-hours calls attract premium rates
- Average 6-10 callouts per 12-hour shift

Financial Performance:
- Weekly gross: $8,800
- Employee wages: approximately $1,800/week
- Fuel: approximately $700/week
- Insurance (commercial vehicle + public liability + professional indemnity): approximately $480/week
- Vehicle maintenance: approximately $400/week
- RACQ affiliation fees: approximately $150/week
- Rego/permits: approximately $120/week
- Net profit (owner works every second week): approximately $5,150/week
- Annual net: approximately $268,000

RACQ Affiliation Value:
- Guaranteed territory exclusivity for RACQ callouts
- Steady 24/7 job flow - you never need to advertise for RACQ work
- RACQ brand association builds trust with customers
- Affiliation is transferable with RACQ approval (subject to meeting their standards)

Reason for Sale: Owner expanding into heavy vehicle recovery and selling the light vehicle towing business to fund it.

Training: 2-week handover covering RACQ procedures, insurance company protocols, and operational systems. RACQ will require the new operator to complete their own induction.