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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
7227
 
Phraseology:

AUTOMOBILE OR TRUCK TOWING, ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE OR FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL — for vehicles not owned by employer

Footnote:

This classification applies to vehicle towing, roadside assistance and freeway service patrol operations that are conducted away from premises occupied and operated by the employer. This classification also includes all operations - including cashiering, vehicle retrieval, and maintenance of the employer's own vehicles - conducted in connection with the storage of impounded vehicles that the employer tows to its premises.

"Roadside assistance" refers to services provided to the vehicle owner under an agreement with a third party (such as a motor club or law enforcement agency). Contemplated services include changing tires, jump-starting batteries, replacing batteries, supplying a small amount of gasoline or performing minor vehicle repairs such as reattaching ignition wires or battery cables.

This classification does not apply to automobile or truck shipping operations.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:
Automotive Industry
Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$6.43New/Renewal
9/1/2022$6.05New/Renewal
9/1/2021$7.01New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
AUTOMOBILE OR AUTOMOBILE TRUCK TOWING, ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE OR FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL — for vehicles not owned by employer

Footnote:
This classification applies to vehicle towing, roadside assistance and freeway service patrol operations that are conducted away from premises occupied and operated by the employer. This classification also includes all operations — including cashiering, vehicle retrieval, and maintenance of the employer's own vehicles — conducted in connection with the storage of impounded vehicles that the employer tows to its premises.

"Roadside assistance" refers to services provided to the vehicle owner under an agreement with a third party (such as a motor club or law enforcement agency). Contemplated services include changing tires, jump-starting batteries, supplying a small amount of gasoline or performing minor vehicle repairs such as reattaching ignition wires or battery cables.

This classification does not apply to automobile or automobile truck shipping operations.

1/1/2014
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