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Flatbed (Rollback or Slide)—The entire back of the truck is fitted with a bed that can be hydraulically inclined and moved
to ground level, allowing the customer's vehicle to be placed on it under its own power or pulled by a winch.
Hook and Chain (Sling or Belt Lift)—Chains are looped around the vehicle frame or axle, which is drawn aloft by a
boom winch to rest against a pair of heavy rubberized mats so the customer's vehicle can be towed on its other axle.
Wheel-Lift (Axle Cradling)—A large metal yoke is fitted under the front or rear wheels to cradle them, drawing the front
or rear end of the vehicle clear of the ground by a pneumatic or hydraulic hoist so it can be towed. This apparatus gener-
ally picks up the drive wheels of the vehicle (i.e. the front wheels if it is front wheel drive, the rear wheels if it is rear wheel
drive) touching only the tires.
Integrated (Snatcher or Repo Truck)—Boom and wheel-lift integrated into one unit. Used predominantly to repossess
vehicles or move illegally parked vehicles. Most have controls for the apparatus inside the cab of the tow truck to make
quick pickup possible without the inconvenience of exiting the truck to hook up the vehicle.
FRAUD WARNING: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an
application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of
misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and
subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties. (Not applicable to Nebraska, Oregon or Vermont).
NOTICE TO ALABAMA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a
loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be
subject to restitution fines or confinement in prison, or any combination thereof.
NOTICE TO COLORADO APPLICANTS: It is unlawful to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or in-
formation to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may
include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance, and civil damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance
company who knowingly provides false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to a policy holder or claimant for
the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the policy holder or claimant with regard to a settlement or award pay-
able from insurance proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado Division of Insurance within the Department of Regulatory
Agencies.
WARNING TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPLICANTS: It is a crime to provide false or misleading information to
an insurer for the purpose of defrauding the insurer or any other person. Penalties include imprisonment and/or fines. In
addition, an insurer may deny insurance benefits if false information materially related to a claim was provided by the
applicant.
NOTICE TO FLORIDA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any in-
surer files a statement of claim or an application containing any false, incomplete, or misleading information is guilty of a
felony of the third degree.
APPLICABLE IN HAWAII (AUTOMOBILE): For your protection, Hawaii law requires you to be informed that presenting a
fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit is a crime punishable by fines or imprisonment, or both.
NOTICE TO LOUISIANA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a
loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be sub-
ject to fines and confinement in prison.
NOTICE TO MAINE APPLICANTS: It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete or misleading information to an
insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines or a denial of
insurance benefits.
NOTICE TO MARYLAND APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly or willfully presents a false or fraudulent claim for
payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly or willfully presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty
of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.
NOTICE TO MINNESOTA APPLICANTS: A person who files a claim with intent to defraud or helps commit a fraud
against an insurer is guilty of a crime.