Aries by Autura logo in white and blue

Fewer calls.
Faster tows.
Safer roads.

Aries Dispatch by Autura dramatically reduces radio traffic for 911 dispatchers, speeds up scene clearance for police, and gets tow operators to jobs faster.

Aries Dispatch tow confirmation mocked up on a phone with details about a confirmed tow request
Aries Dispatched mocked up on a tablet showing a map with various tow requests
Aries Dispatch mobile companion app that a Tow Provider utilizes to accept a tow request
White car on the back of a flatbed tow truck with two cop cars behind it on a winter road at night
Side-by-Side Comparison

The same tow. Thirty minutes faster.

Every handoff in the manual relay requires a phone call. Aries Dispatch replaces the whole chain with one digital request.

Aries relay comparison — embed

The manual relay

30–45 min 4+ phone calls
Officer
0 min

Radios in the scene and vehicle details.

Telecommunicator
+5 min

Logs the request, then calls the tow company.

Tow Provider
+10 min

Takes the call, then phones around for an available driver.

Tow Operator
+15 min

Finally gets the details, accepts, and starts driving.

Tow Truck Arrives
30–45 min

No shared ETA. Everyone waits, exposed at the roadside.

Example communication

Officer: "What's the status of my wrecker?"
Telecommunicator: "Let me call them again."

~13 min 0 phone calls
Officer
0 min

Sends the request from the MDC or mobile app. No radio, no call.

Aries Dispatch
seconds

Applies rotation rules and assigns the right provider automatically.

Tow Operator
~2 min

Accepts in the app. Location and ETA shared with everyone.

Tow Truck Arrives
~13 min

Tracked the whole way. No callbacks, no unknowns.

Every role, one live status
Officer Telecommunicator Tow Operator
Request to truck on scene
Fewer minutes at the roadside means fewer minutes in the kill zone.
Manual
30–45 min
Aries Dispatch
~13 min
Up to 30 minutes less roadside exposure per tow
One Request

When the request is digital, everyone moves faster.

Rotation management

A rotation engine your tow providers actually trust.

Build trust with a transparent, rules-based tow rotation system. Aries Dispatch automatically assigns calls according to your agency’s policies, logs every assignment, and gives both agencies and providers full visibility into how work is distributed.

Automated rotations

Every tow is assigned according to your published rotation rules, ensuring consistent, unbiased distribution with a complete audit trail.

Transparency for trust

Providers can see how assignments are made, increasing confidence, reducing disputes, and driving adoption across your towing network.

Aries rotation queue — embed
Rotation queue · Zone North
Light duty
Rotation method
Closest To
Every assignment logged and auditable
The PRoblem

Every minute a vehicle sits on the roadside is risking someone's life.

1 in 3
drivers ignore "Slow Down, Move Over" laws, putting roadside workers, first responders, and stranded motorists at unnecessary risk.
46
emergency responders were killed at the roadside last year, including officers, tow operators, and safety patrol crews.
~350
motorists are killed each year after being struck outside a disabled vehicle, per NHTSA. Some studies show this number even higher.

The subtler problem:
a phone-and-paper program leaves no record.

How long did that tow take? Which provider is slow? Is the rotation fair?
Radio calls and handwritten logs can't answer any of those questions, so program improvement and contract negotiations are guesswork.

Car accident between two cars on the side of the road with a police car behind them stopping traffic
over 50%

of municipal agencies still use manual methods in daily operations.

~1 in 3

government agencies still run on legacy systems more than a decade old.

67%

of government leaders say their IT infrastructure can't handle new technology.

Integrations

Add it to your stack. Don't replace it.

Aries Dispatch integrates with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and the records systems agencies already depend on. A CAD integration can generate tow requests automatically, cut manual data entry, and keep tow rotations and real-time truck tracking managed inside the workflow dispatchers already use.

Aries CAD integration — embed
CAD
Computer-Aided Dispatch
RMS
Records Management
MDC & mobile
In-vehicle and handheld requests
Real time

Routes every dispatch event to the right truck and logs it end to end.

Tow request created automatically from the CAD event
Live truck tracking and ETA in the workflow dispatchers already use
Every request, assignment, and timestamp logged for analytics
Two-way sync: CAD events create tow requests, and status flows back automatically.
No rip-and-replace. Keep the systems you've invested in.
Digital dispatching

Streamline every single tow request.

Officers and dispatchers submit tow requests digitally instead of by phone, which clears the radio and the phone lines for higher-priority work. And because Aries Dispatch integrates with the systems an agency already runs, requestors don't have to switch between screens to get a tow moving.

Aries Dispatched mocked up on a tablet showing a map with various tow requests
Aries Dispatch screenshot mocked up on a tablet showing a tow summary
Rotation Engine

Assign the right provider automatically.

Aries Dispatch assigns each tow to the right provider at the right time — with the right equipment — based on the agency's own rotation rules and contract agreements. Closest-truck logic, rotation order, equipment class, and provider agreements are all configurable to how the jurisdiction actually operates. No dispatcher picking up the phone. No guesswork about whose turn it is.

Live tracking

Real-time status updates and ETAs.

Everyone who needs to know where a tow is can see its status. Officers get live location and arrival time notices on their device. Dispatchers see availability and status across all providers. That visibility is what lets a person manage a dangerous scene instead of babysitting a phone.

Aries Dispatch mobile app displaying a tow request
Aries Dispatch analytics in a dashboard mocked up on a tablet
Insights and Analytics

Finally, real numbers on your towing program.

Every request, acceptance, response time, and completion is captured, so an agency finally has the data to see how its towing program performs. Visualize response times by provider, tow volume, rotation fairness, and more. Use this to hold providers accountable to their agreements, negotiate contracts on real numbers, and prove the program is working.

Resource Center

Proven results. Expert insights. Real success stories.

From industry research to customer success stories, explore the resources that help agencies improve safety, streamline operations, and build stronger provider partnerships.

Government & Public Safety

How Fort Worth PD Improved Towing Safety and Streamlined Operations

Fort Worth PD modernized their towing program with Autura, cutting dispatch times by 50%, saving 30,000+ hours, and contributing to nearly 500 fewer highway accidents.

50%

Faster tow response times

30K+

Department hours saved

2K+

Accidents prevented

Complete Aries Suite

Getting the tow truck to the scene is just the start, not the finish.

The Aries suite connects each towing stage so a vehicle's record follows it from the roadside through the impound lot — and your team isn't re-keying the same data into disconnected systems.

Runs Exclusively On

AWS GovCloud (US)

Government-grade infrastructure, built for how agencies buy.

Aries runs exclusively on AWS GovCloud (US), the cloud infrastructure built to meet the compliance requirements of U.S. government agencies. Because so many infrastructure-level security validations are already handled through AWS authorizations, agencies can move through procurement faster and carry less of the compliance burden themselves. Aries Dispatch is also available through AWS Marketplace, which can further simplify purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions. Quick answers.

What does Aries Dispatch actually do?

Aries Dispatch takes a tow request from an officer or dispatcher, assigns it to the right provider based on your agency's rotation rules, and gives everyone live status and ETA. The whole engagement happens digitally, so nobody's calling a tow company from the roadside or radioing dispatch for an update.

How do officers request a tow?

From the MDC in the vehicle or the mobile app on their phone. Officers enter the vehicle details, submit, and watch the assigned truck's location and ETA without needing to get back on the radio.

Can it match how our jurisdiction program already runs?

Yes. The rotation logic and workflows are configurable to your rules, contracts, and agreements. It's configuration, not custom software built from scratch, so you get a setup that fits your program without a one-off build to maintain.

Where does our data live? Is it secure?

Aries runs exclusively on AWS GovCloud (US), the cloud infrastructure built for the compliance requirements of U.S. government agencies. Because many infrastructure-level security validations are handled through AWS authorizations, a good portion of the security review is already covered before your team starts.

How long does implementation take?

Most agencies are up and running in roughly 60 to 90 days, including configuration to your program rules and training for officers, dispatchers, and service providers.

How do we buy or procure Aries Dispatch?

Start with a demo so we can map our software to how your program runs today. Aries Dispatch is also available through AWS Marketplace, which simplifies procurement for agencies that buy that way.

Do we have to replace our CAD or records system?

No. Aries Dispatch works alongside the systems you already run. A CAD integration can generate tow requests automatically and keep rotation and truck tracking inside the workflow your dispatchers already use. This means you are adding towing coordination without replacing anything.

How are tows assigned to providers? Is it fair?

Aries Dispatch assigns each tow by your agency's published rotation rules, which can account for rotation order, closest available truck, and equipment type. Every assignment is logged and visible, so providers can see that distribution is even. That record is also what you reference if a provider ever questions rotation fairness.

Will our contracted tow companies actually use it?

They do, and it's the part agencies tend to worry about most. Providers receive requests directly in the Aries mobile app or the Autura Towing Management Software they already use, then accept the job and complete it digitally. Most find it easier than the phone calls it replaces. Bringing providers into the conversation early turns hesitation into buy-in, and the fairness of a transparent, logged rotation is usually what wins them over.

Does Autura own tow trucks or set towing fees?

No. Autura doesn't own tow trucks or storage lots, employ tow operators, set towing or storage rates, or provide tow services. Autura makes the software that helps your agency and your contracted providers run towing programs.

What kind of results do agencies see?

It depends on where you're starting, but the pattern is consistent. Utah Highway Patrol cut response times by 50% and eliminated more than 50,000 dispatch calls. Nevada Highway Patrol went from 39 minutes to 22 and dropped radio traffic 90%. Fort Worth PD saved more than 30,000 staff hours. A demo walks through what that could look like for your program.