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How to become a tow truck operator in BC

No BC tow-operator licence or mandatory course was found on official pages. What is required is the right ICBC licence class for the truck and load (Class 3 for large tow trucks; air brake endorsement if equipped).

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Licence or certificateREQUIRED: correct driver's licence class (often Class 3 + air brake); tow operator training (e.g., WreckMaster) is industry practice, not lawsource
Issued byICBC / CVSE

Key facts

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SummaryNo BC tow-operator licence or mandatory course was found on official pages. What is required is the right ICBC licence class for the truck and load (Class 3 for large tow trucks; air brake endorsement if equipped).source
Issuing body · UrlOfficial pagesource
CredentialREQUIRED: correct driver's licence class (often Class 3 + air brake); tow operator training (e.g., WreckMaster) is industry practice, not lawsource
Licence statusnone specific (licence class required)source

What we could not confirm

We could not confirm these on an official page, so we left them out: Pay.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a licence to work as a tow truck operator in BC?

REQUIRED: correct driver's licence class (often Class 3 + air brake); tow operator training (e.g., WreckMaster) is industry practice, not law

Who issues it?

ICBC / CVSE.

Sources and official links

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