New Mississippi Law Targets Predatory Towers - Transport Topics
Mississippi enacts law to curb predatory towing practices targeting trucking companies, requiring tow operators to provide itemized invoices and limiting fees.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Trucking companies operating in Mississippi, especially owner-operators and small fleets should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Law effective July 1, 2024. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Tow operators must provide detailed, itemized invoices within 24 hours and cannot charge excessive fees without prior agreement.
Who it affects
Trucking companies operating in Mississippi, especially owner-operators and small fleets
What you must do
Review towing contracts and ensure compliance with new invoicing and fee limits when using tow services in Mississippi.
Deadline
Law effective July 1, 2024
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