{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-e1c5a331-7b49-4e34-87b7-9399a04a3672","@type":"ceterms:License","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-e1c5a331-7b49-4e34-87b7-9399a04a3672","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Tow Operators"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-129a74a6-65be-459e-b9b7-2dc330ebff11"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (General)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"You must hold a valid driver's license issued by a state in the United States to apply for a tow operator license. \n\nIncident Management and Private Property Towing Operator applicants must be certified by one of the entities listed below before drivers are eligible for a license. Consent Tow Operators do not need to be certified. \n\nNational Drivers Certification Program of the Towing and Recovery Association of America \nAAA Texas \nTowing and Recovery Association of America \nTexas Towing and Storage Association \nSouthwest Tow Operators Association \nSW Towing CE \nTOWS (Training of Wrecker Services) \nWreckMaster, Inc. \nCurrently these programs are the only acceptable certification programs. TDLR does not provide certification classes or certifications."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/towing/apply-tow-operator.htm"},{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (Information for Applicants with a Criminal History / Background)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) or pleaded guilty or no contest (resulting in a deferred adjudication) to any in-state, out-of-state or federal criminal offense, you must provide a completed Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF) along with your application materials. \n\nThe department will conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for a license. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Licenses may be denied based on the nature of the conviction and how long prior to the application the conviction occurred. Depending on your criminal history, a review can take from one to six weeks to complete. \n\nIndividuals may request TDLR review their criminal background before actually applying for a license."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimconvict.htm"}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-129a74a6-65be-459e-b9b7-2dc330ebff11"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"All tow truck operators (drivers) are required to have one of the following licenses: \n\nIncident Management License - Required to operate a tow truck with an Incident Management Permit. A driver with an Incident Management License may also operate a tow truck with a Private Property Permit or Consent Tow Permit. A person who holds this license may work at a vehicle storage facility. \nPrivate Property License - Required to operate a tow truck with a Private Property Permit. A driver with a Private Property License may also operate a truck with a Consent Tow Permit but may not operate a truck with an IM Permit. A person who holds this license may work at a vehicle storage facility. \nConsent Tow License - Required to operate a tow truck that has a Consent Tow Permit. A driver with a CP License may not operate a tow truck that has an Incident Management Permit or Private Property Permit. A person who holds this license may work at a vehicle storage facility."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/towing/apply-tow-operator.htm","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}