The main types of tow trucks include flatbed, wheel-lift, heavy-duty recovery, low-clearance, and covered tow trucks. Flatbeds carry the entire vehicle on a platform and are suitable for luxury cars, AWD vehicles, and EVs. Wheel-lift trucks are useful for short local tows of standard cars. Heavy-duty recovery trucks handle buses, trucks, and machinery, while low-clearance […]

The main difference between a towing company and a freelance tow truck driver is the level of equipment, insurance, training, documentation, and backup support you receive. When your car will not start or you are comparing quotes before booking a tow, it can seem like all tow trucks offer the same service. They do not. […]

Towing is safe for most cars when the correct towing method is used. Flatbed towing lifts all four wheels off the road, making it the safer option for AWD, EVs, and low-clearance vehicles. Wheel-lift towing keeps two wheels on the road and works well for standard cars on short tows, but it can create drivetrain […]

A Full-Down tow truck lowers its flatbed to ground level, so your vehicle’s wheels do not touch the road. It is ideal for AWD, 4WD, and low-clearance vehicles. A Covered tow truck uses the same flatbed system but also has a full roof and side enclosure. This protects your vehicle from sun, dust, and debris, […]