Cass County, MO Business Licensing & Operations: Towing Companies (2026)

010 makes it unlawful for any firm, person or corporation to operate a wrecker or tow service business within Cass County, Missouri without first having a valid license. To qualify, an applicant must first hold a paid personal property tax receipt from the County Collector of Cass County and be in compliance with all laws and ordinances applicable to the wrecker or tow service business. The code defines "operating a wrecker or tow service business" broadly: a business physically located in the county, or one conducting more than fifty percent of its wrecker or tow service activity within the county, is covered even if its office sits elsewhere.

00 per vehicle, with no prorating. Licenses run on a two-year cycle: issued on or before January 1 and expiring December 31 of the second year thereafter. 030 requires drivers to hold a Class B or C commercial driver's license, or Class E if the gross vehicle weight is 26,000 pounds or less and Class A if it exceeds that weight. S. Department of Transportation. 050 sets minimum liability insurance of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $100,000 per accident for property damage, with proof of insurance required at the time of application.

060 separately requires $50,000 minimum liability coverage on any vehicle actually in tow. 080: seven percent of the total bill for the first month late, then two percent added for each additional month.