Education We have established a highly recognized education program
that will give your employees valuable hands-on experience. It allows for students
to practice recoveries in a safe environment. They learn to operate equipment safely and efficiently which increases the credibility
of our industry and your company. School pricing is discounted for TRAW members.
Retrospective Rating Program Towers have
been part of L&I’s Retro Program for nearly 10 years. We partnered with Integrated Claims Management who provides administrator services for our program. Our program has been successful and while most Retro programs have a goal of a 15%
return, we have surpassed this number because members maintain strong safety programs.
Here’s the math: If you had five drivers and an office person, depending on your experience rating you might
be paying as follows:
Five
drivers, 2080 hours per year at $1.75 per hour
= $18,200
One
office, 2080 hours per year at 0.12 per hour
=
$250
If you
were able to realize a return of 15%, that would put $2,767.50 back in YOUR pocket
each year!
Michelin Tire Program As of June 2010 TRAW has its own national tire account through
Michelin Tires. Your cost savings is up to 50% off regular retail. Companies who have purchased tires through
this program have reported back a savings up to $250.00 per Class A Truck over any other tire pricing they could find. You are buying the best possible tire for your truck with superior mileage and service.
BIAW Health Insurance Program We are pleased to announce that members now have access to
BIAW Health Insurance Trust, underwritten by Regence Blue Shield and Group Health Options.
The program offers group discounts of 10-20% on medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans. Both preferred, traditional, point –of-service and HAS plans are available in most locations with
a variety of deductible levels.
I switched from a private agent to BIAW last March. The coverage
is excellent and it saved me over $700.00 per month.
I would sincerely encourage anyone who has not received a quote, to
give them a call. It is time well spent.
Desiree Ruby, Mac Towing
TowPartners As a member of TRAW you are automatically a member of the towPartners network. There is no membership fee charged to you and towPartners offers discounts on products including Sprint/Nextel, Aramark uniforms, truck insurance, medical benefits, mobile credit card solutions, computers,
the TOPS computer dispatch system, just to name a few. Discounts range from 10%
to 50% of retail pricing.
I think the one that has saved me the most so far is the 15% off of Sprint. J.P. Rajao, Superior Towing
Legislation As a member of the TRAW
you will be part of a group that has a lobbyist in Olympia watching over industry interests and needs. Stuart Halsan has been a Legislator and knows the system from the inside.
Recent “wins” include changes to the Streamlined Tax bill that would have put a huge burden on all towers’
accounting systems. Another is the change in the advertising requirements for
auctions. This bill alone has saved towers thousands of dollars a year!
Tow PAC Because we believe that the best way to effect change is to participate in the process; we have created a Political Action
Committee. Through donations made by our members our Tow PAC makes donations
to both incumbents and new candidates for various offices in the State. Because
of donation laws we can contribute amounts equal to Boeing and Microsoft. Our
voices are heard!
Why be a member? As one of the most heavily regulated industries in the state, towing and recovery
business owners have a vested interest in the regulations that affect them. TRAW
is organized to have a voice in the legislative and regulatory process for your benefit.
Together our voices can be heard. Together we can promote professionalism
of our industry. Together we can train our employees. Together we can negotiate
with our municipalities and our state agencies. Together we have access to buying
programs and discounts on products or services. Together we can be a stronger
force than we can alone.
And, the most important reason, together our voices can and will be heard. Our industry is one of the most heavily regulated in the State and we need to work together to promote
the professionalism of our industry, to continue to train our employees, to negotiate fairly and competitively with our municipalities
and State agencies.
Our voices: Loud and Strong when we
stand together.
