Heavy-duty towing in Boston covers box trucks, buses and tractor-trailers that a standard wrecker cannot safely lift. Other local providers publish $50–$275 across 17 figures, but a heavy vehicle is priced per job. Boston Towing Service needs the vehicle's weight, load status and exact location to quote one.
A box truck with a blown transmission and a semi with a jackknifed trailer are different calls, and the dispatcher needs to hear which one it is. Weight class, whether the vehicle is loaded, and whether it can roll or steer decide which truck can be sent.
Give the plate or the door label if you can read it, say if the cargo is still aboard, and describe the spot: a travel lane, a loading dock, a tight side street. In a dense city the spot often matters as much as the weight.
What does a heavy tow cost compared with a car tow?
Published figures for heavy-duty towing near Boston run from $50 to $275, drawn from 17 figures across 5 local providers. That is what the market publishes. It is not a quote from Boston Towing Service, and it should not be read as a price for a loaded tractor-trailer.
Expect a heavy tow to be quoted on the specifics. The things that move the number are the weight, the distance, whether the cargo has to be unloaded first, and whether a recovery is needed before the tow can start.
Should I unload the cargo before the truck arrives?
Ask first. Unloading a vehicle that is sitting in traffic or on a soft edge can be unsafe, and a loaded weight changes what the tow truck must lift. If the load is perishable or hazardous, say so on the first call.
- Weight and axle count, if you know them
- Whether the vehicle steers, rolls or is stuck
- Where it is blocking, if anywhere
Is the shop open when a truck goes down overnight?
Business hours are Mon–Fri Open 24 hours, closed Sat–Sun. Call to confirm a heavy truck can be sent before you commit a driver to wait.
What counts as a heavy-duty tow?
Generally anything beyond a car or light pickup: box trucks, buses, and tractor-trailers. If you're unsure, give the dispatcher the make and what the vehicle carries. They can tell you whether it needs a heavy truck.
Can you recover a semi after an accident?
Call Boston Towing Service with the vehicle type, load and location so the right equipment can be confirmed. Get everyone clear of traffic and call emergency services first if anyone is hurt.
Is the $50–$275 range what you will charge?
No. That range is what other local providers publish. Boston Towing Service prices a heavy tow per job after hearing the details.