N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.12.13 - CLASS D TOWING EQUIPMENT

A class D towing service shall maintain equipment adequate to transport trailers, semi-trailers, trucks, truck-tractors and other vehicles, provided that the total gross weight of the vehicle, special equipment, special bodies and lading shall exceed 25,001 pounds. Unless otherwise specifically restricted by its operating authority, a class D towing service may also render class A, class B, or class C service but must charge the tariffed rates for class A or class B or class C service when it does so and must use class D equipment.

A. Tow truck specifications:

(1) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rating of not less than 49,000 pounds;

(2) Manual transmission;

(3) Dual axle (tandem) rear wheels;

(4) Minimum of 120" cab to axle length;

(5) Full air brakes constructed so as to lock power wheels upon air failure.

B. Towing equipment specifications:

(1) Lifting capacity of not less than 25 tons;

(2) Combined winching capacity of not less than 25 tons;

(3) 5/8" cable for winch;

(4) Tow bar, cradle or sling attachment, under reach or roll-back vehicle carrier.

C. Use of lowboy: A towing service may use a tractor to tow a trailer when the trailer is part of a damaged or disabled unit. A towing service may use a lowboy when a tractor, trailer, or other class D vehicle cannot be towed by a tractor. A towing service may transport the contents of a damaged or disabled unit by means of a carrier or trailer when appropriate.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 18.3.12.13

18.3.12.13 NMAC - Rp, SCC Rule 267.08, 12-30-02, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 03 February 13, 2015, eff. 2/13/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 05, March 14, 2017, eff. 3/14/2017, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024