Non-CDL Tow Trucks For Sale
Find non-CDL tow trucks and rollbacks for sale rated 26,000 lbs GVWR or less, and compare bed length, wheel lift capacity, and chassis for light towing.
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Non-CDL Tow Trucks For Sale
On a rollback, bed length and material shape what you can haul. Beds around 19 to 21 feet handle most cars and light trucks, longer beds fit larger pickups and small equipment, and aluminum decks save weight and resist rust compared with steel. Wheel lift capacity, winch rating, and whether the truck has a self-loading wheel lift for repossession work matter as much as the bed, with Jerr-Dan, Century, Vulcan, and Chevron among the most common body builders.
Licensing depends on the combination, not just the truck. A rollback carrying a car on its deck stays under its own GVWR, but towing a second vehicle on the wheel lift creates a combination, and federal rules require a Class A CDL when the combined rating reaches 26,001 lbs and the towed vehicle is rated over 10,000 lbs. Many states also license tow operators separately. Inspect hydraulic cylinders and hoses, bed rails and rollers, the winch cable, and the frame behind the cab for cracks from repeated loading.
Frequently Asked Questions about Non-CDL Tow Trucks For Sale
Do you need a CDL to drive a rollback tow truck?
You do not need a CDL to drive a rollback tow truck rated at 26,000 lbs GVWR or less, which includes most Ford F-550, Ram 5500, Isuzu NRR, and Hino 258 rollbacks. Rollbacks built on chassis rated at 26,001 lbs or more require a Class B CDL. Check the door jamb sticker, since similar looking trucks can carry very different ratings.
Can a non-CDL rollback tow a car on the wheel lift while carrying another on the bed?
Yes, a non-CDL rollback can carry one car on the bed and tow a second on the wheel lift without a CDL when the towed vehicle is rated 10,000 lbs or less. The loaded truck must stay within its GVWR and the wheel lift's rated capacity. Some states set their own rules for tow operators, so confirm local requirements before running double loads.
Should I buy a steel or aluminum rollback bed?
An aluminum rollback bed is the better choice for most light-duty towing because it weighs less, which adds payload, and it does not rust. Steel beds cost less and stand up better to gouging from equipment with tracks or steel wheels. In Snow Belt states, an aluminum deck avoids the corrosion that shortens the life of many steel beds.
What is a self-loading wheel lift on a tow truck?
A self-loading wheel lift on a tow truck uses hydraulic arms to capture a vehicle's wheels while the operator controls it from inside the cab. It is popular for repossession and parking enforcement work, where hooking up quickly matters. Self-loaders can be fitted to both wreckers and rollbacks, and the vehicle still needs proper safety chains or straps before moving.