When your vehicle breaks down, you want to get it to a mechanic as quickly as possible. Calling a towing service that can’t accommodate your ride will only add time to the process. If you’re left stranded on the road, below is an insight into what type of towing company to call for help. 

Standard Towing Is for Passenger Vehicles

Standard towing includes the recovery and transport of light-duty vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs. This is the type of service you’d need if your personal car breaks down or you get in an accident. Using front-end-lift equipment, the vehicle is secured to a medium-size tow truck.

Medium-duty vehicles, such as service vans and motorhomes, are heavier, requiring larger tow trucks and boom lifts, trailers, and additional gear to secure and transport them. Light- and medium-duty vehicles are often towed to an area mechanic for repairs. 

Heavy-Duty Towing Is for Commercial Trucks

If you’re a commercial truck driver, you will contact a heavy-duty towing provider to retrieve the vehicle. Attaching it to the tow truck is a complex process, and technicians are trained in how to secure the engine and additional components correctly.

If the breakdown or accident happened while transporting shipments, the tow truck driver will assist with handling logistics to get the cargo to its intended destination. The insurance coverage extends to repairing and replacing any goods damaged during the recovery and towing efforts.

If your standard or heavy-duty vehicle breaks down in Montana’s Greater Flathead Valley area, the certified technicians at Bolster's Towing will come to the rescue. Based in Kalispell, the towing specialists have over 45 years of experience, which means they are qualified to handle your vehicle with care. To learn more about 24-hour towing services, call (406) 752-4528. To see equipment photos, visit the company’s website and check out the Facebook page.