My Towing Life: From Tow Truck Assistant to Platform Developer
I remember when I was still in elementary school, my dad was already driving a tow truck.
It's not because I had a special love for mechanics, but because my family, from my dad to my younger brother, all work in this industry.
My brother started learning from my dad in middle school, and at 20, he took out a loan to buy his own tow truck, becoming one of the youngest drivers.
As for me, I initially chose a "more conventional" path: study hard, get into college, get a diploma. But after graduation, I didn't join the ranks of white-collar workers but instead went to work in a factory on day and night shifts, standing on the production line tightening screws.
During that time, I stared at machines every day, but my mind kept asking me, "Is this really the future I want?"
The repetitive work gradually suffocated me, and I couldn't see any direction. In the end, I chose to go back home and rejoin this familiar yet strange industry, starting as a towing assistant alongside my family. During this process, I saw something that I could never quite let go of.
The Calls Never Stop, But Efficiency Remains Low
When a car owner breaks down, their first reaction is to call a tow truck. Thus, the phone rings incessantly, one call after another.
To find the best price, car owners have to call three or four different tow services to compare.
But these "inquiries" may not lead to a deal.
Many drivers take calls while driving and have to spend time explaining prices and confirming the vehicle's condition and location, which is extremely dangerous and draining.
Especially at night, they often get calls at three in the morning just to ask, "How much to tow to somewhere?", leading to worse dark circles and severe sleep deprivation.
This communication pattern is not only inefficient but also a long-term physical and mental burden on the drivers.
I couldn't help but think, "Why hasn't anyone developed an app to simplify these tedious and repetitive processes?"
I Didn't Know How to Code, So I Had AI Teach Me
I'm not an engineer, nor do I know how to code, but I had AI teach me how to write code. Step by step, I learned how to build a website, a mobile app, connect to a database, handle account logins, notification features, and even map positioning and chat room functions... all of it was built with AI teaching me along the way.
Slowly but surely, I really built a tool for our industry.
The Birth of Road Savior
This is a platform tailor-made for everyone, helping car owners and drivers complete their tasks more quickly, transparently, and safely.
- Car owners upload photos of their vehicle's condition, fill in their requirements and location, and the App automatically notifies nearby drivers.
- When drivers see this, they can provide more accurate quotes, and car owners can compare prices instantly.
- This App simply helps deliver the car owner's needs to the phones of nearby drivers.
Conclusion
I'm not a developer in the traditional sense, nor am I some kind of entrepreneur.
I'm a person who started from the towing scene, saw a problem, and then tried to solve it in my own way.
If you work in towing, moving, or transport-related fields, or if you've ever been in trouble on the road, feel free to try Road Savior. I hope it can bring you a different kind of choice and possibility.
