Editable template for Canadian tow operators
Towing invoice template for Canada
Download a reusable format for tow trucks, roadside assistance, vehicle recovery, winching, storage, release fees, insurer billing and fleet jobs.
- ✓Includes vehicle, licence plate, VIN, pickup location, destination, tow date, authorization and case references.
- ✓Separates call-out, hook-up, kilometres, winching, recovery labour, after-hours work, storage, admin and release fees.
- ✓Editable in Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel and Word; includes GST/HST and itemization notes for Canada.
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Towing template
Editable format for Canada
Built for tow and recovery billing where vehicle, location, storage, release and authorization details need to be clear.
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Towing invoice template for Canada
A Canadian towing invoice should identify the vehicle, pickup location, destination, tow date, authorization and each charge. The template is built for roadside assistance, accident towing, winching, storage, release, insurer and fleet billing.
CRA guidance says supplies made in Canada are generally subject to GST/HST unless zero-rated or exempt. Many local towing jobs are taxable services, while unusual freight or interlined movements need review.
Fields to keep in the towing template
- Tow operator name, business number, GST/HST account where applicable, address, phone and payment details.
- Customer, insurer, fleet account, workshop, police, roadside-assistance or property-manager reference.
- Vehicle year, make, model, colour, VIN if available, licence plate and province.
- Pickup or incident location, destination, storage facility and tow date/time.
- Call-out, hook-up, kilometres, winching, recovery labour, after-hours surcharge, storage days, admin and release fees separately.
Storage, release and GST/HST
If the vehicle is stored after recovery, show each storage day or date range separately and state release or collection terms in the notes. Storage, admin and release fees should not be hidden inside the tow charge.
Registered tow operators generally charge GST/HST on taxable towing and recovery services supplied in Canada. Keep vehicle movement, storage, release and admin fees itemized for review.
Common towing template mistakes
- Leaving out licence plate, pickup location or destination.
- Combining call-out, kilometres, winching, storage and release fees into one vague total.
- Omitting authorization, claim, police, fleet or repair-order references where needed.
- Not showing storage days, date range or release terms.
FAQs about Canadian towing invoice templates
Do Canadian towing invoices include GST/HST?
Registered tow operators generally charge GST/HST on taxable towing and recovery services supplied in Canada. Confirm province and tow type before issuing.
Should storage be separate?
Yes. Show storage as days or date ranges multiplied by the rate, separate from call-out, kilometres, winching, admin and release fees.
What references help insurer billing?
Include claim number, policy reference, fleet unit, purchase order, repair order, authority-to-tow or police report where available.
