Towing Vehicles (1) Contractor shall equip and maintain tow trucks to be used for services under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Vehicle Code (VC), Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (Title 13), these Specifications, and in a manner consistent with industry standards and practices. (2) All tow trucks shall have recovery and wheel lift capabilities meeting these specifications and the most recent electronic version of the CHP 234B, Tow Truck Inspection Guide (Attachment 2). Class D tow trucks (if applicable) used exclusively for salvage and recovery operations are not required to possess wheel lift capabilities. A car carrier is exempt from the recovery, wheel lift, and boom capability requirements, however; the car carrier must be an additional unit and shall not be used for recovery. (3) A violation of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or safe loading requirements of a tow truck may be cause for termination of the Agreement. This includes exceeding the tow truck's GVWR, front axle weight rating (FAWR), rear axle weight rating (RAWR), maximum tire weight ratings, or not maintaining 50 percent of the tow truck's unladen front axle weight on the front axle when towing. The total weight of the truck, including the lifted load, shall fall within the GVWR and not exceed either the FAWR or RAWR.
