Heavy Duty Roadside Services
Large vehicle towing typically requires the use of a flatbed trailer or rollback. Learn what types of services a tow truck company offers. Then, furnish a tow operator with details about your vehicle, including where it is located and the current condition it is in.
Flatbed Versus Rollback
Flatbeds and rollbacks are used to tow large vehicles, including full-sized trucks, boats, SUVs, and buses. Either type of tow equipment will keep all four wheels of a vehicle safely elevated while the vehicle is being transported. A flatbed trailer will leave all sides of a vehicle exposed. Damage to a vehicle won't be likely to occur, however.
A tow truck operator will always secure a vehicle and make sure that they are driving at a safe speed while they are transporting a heavy-duty vehicle.
A rollback features a slightly tilted design. This design adds more protection to a vehicle that is being towed. The tilt feature prevents a vehicle from being directly exposed.
Services That A Tow Operator Provides
A towing operation that services large vehicles will advertise a list of vehicle types and weights that can safely be towed. They will also advertise the types of specialized services that a tow truck operator provides. For instance, a tow truck operator who provides roadside services may change tires, provide essential fuel, and perform basic inspections of a vehicle.
A tow truck operator may also be trained to support the recovery of a vehicle. A large truck or another heavy-duty vehicle that gets stuck in mud may require the use of a winch. The operator will recover the vehicle, then they will safely tow it to a roadway.
Your Service Appointment
Contact a service provider and set up an appointment. If your vehicle has a mechanical issue that makes it undrivable, relay this information. A tow truck driver will make an effort to diagnose the mechanical problem before towing your vehicle.
If you own two vehicles and won't be able to acquire a driver to aid you with driving one of them, deciding to have one of the vehicles towed may be necessary. If you would like your vehicle towed, to save on operational costs, provide a tow truck operator with this information.
If you have roadside coverage, be prepared to let the tow truck operator know. Roadside coverage will limit the amount of money that you will need to pay for emergency tows and other roadside services.