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Give Stranded Customers Real Towing ETAs Instead of Silence

Stranded motorists wait in the dark with no idea when the tow truck arrives, breeding anxiety and bad reviews. Send real-time ETAs so stranded customers know help is coming.

difficulty Beginnersetup 20 minresult Stranded customers get real ETAs and driver details — anxiety drops and reviews improve for a stressful moment done right.
  1. 1

    Capture the Dispatch

    Add a Webhook node when a tow is dispatched with driver and location.

  2. 2

    Compute the ETA

    Add a Maps node calculating arrival time to the stranded customer.

  3. 3

    Send the ETA

    Add a Twilio node texting the ETA and driver details.

  4. 4

    Update on Progress

    Send an updated ETA as the driver approaches.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test dispatch. Confirm ETA updates fire.

Frequently asked questions

Why ETAs matter here?

A stranded customer in the dark with no ETA is anxious and angry — a real ETA turns a stressful moment into a trusted service.

Driver details?

Sending the driver's name and truck info reassures customers, especially those stranded alone at night.

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