Heavy-duty pickup towing handles the largest pickup trucks on the road – fully loaded one-ton and larger trucks, often carrying significant aftermarket modifications, heavy-duty towing setups, or commercial equipment that pushes total weight well beyond what standard towing equipment can safely manage. This is specialized work requiring equipment and expertise most general tow operators don't carry.
This is the right call for the heaviest end of the pickup spectrum – dually trucks loaded with equipment, commercial-use pickups carrying heavy cargo or towing trailers, or any heavy-duty truck where standard or even medium-duty towing equipment isn't rated for the actual combined weight involved. Commercial and fleet pickup owners in particular need this level of service given how these trucks are typically loaded and used.
We dispatch heavy-duty rated tow equipment specifically built for this weight class, confirming the truck's actual weight, drivetrain configuration, and any cargo or trailer situation before beginning the tow. For trucks still attached to trailers or heavy cargo at the time of breakdown, we assess whether the load needs to be addressed separately before towing the truck itself, since combined weight limits matter for safe execution. We secure the vehicle using heavy-duty rated tie-down and lift equipment, and we drive with appropriate caution given the mass involved, since heavy-duty towing changes braking distance and handling for the tow vehicle itself.
Cost reflects the specialized equipment and expertise required for this weight class, generally running higher than standard or medium-duty towing given the equipment investment involved. Commercial operators in West Des Moines, IA with fleet vehicles often set up standing service agreements for faster response when a heavy-duty truck goes down.
Get the right equipment for your heavy-duty truck. Call (661) 426-2386 for a dispatch rated for your vehicle's weight.
