Heavy-Duty Towing

When Standard Tow Trucks Are Not Enough

Large vehicles require heavy-duty towing equipment. Standard tow trucks are built for cars and light trucks, but they do not have the power, weight capacity, or specialized rigging needed to tow commercial trucks, RVs, or buses safely.

SmartLane Oak Park Towing provides professional heavy-duty towing services for drivers and fleet operators in Oak Park, IL and the surrounding areas. We have the heavy-duty trucks, trained operators, and experience needed to handle large vehicle towing safely and efficiently.

What We Tow

Heavy-duty towing covers a wide range of large vehicles. Here are the most common types we handle:

• Commercial trucks: Box trucks, semi-trucks, delivery trucks, and freight haulers.
• RVs and motorhomes: Class A, B, and C motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels.
• Buses: School buses, shuttle buses, and tour buses.
• Construction equipment: Bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and other heavy machinery.
• Fleet vehicles: Company-owned trucks, vans, and service vehicles.

If you are not sure whether your vehicle qualifies for heavy-duty towing, just call us. We will ask a few questions about the vehicle weight and type, then let you know if we can handle the job. For smaller vehicles, we also offer standard flatbed towing services.

Why Heavy-Duty Towing Requires Expertise

Towing a large vehicle is not the same as towing a car. The weight alone creates challenges, but there are also issues with clearance, stability, and load distribution. Heavy-duty towing requires specialized equipment and operators who know how to handle the extra size and weight.

Our heavy-duty tow trucks are equipped with powerful winches, heavy-duty straps, air brakes, and hydraulic systems designed to lift and transport vehicles weighing tens of thousands of pounds. Our operators are trained in rigging, load balancing, and safe transport techniques for oversized vehicles.

We also provide accident recovery and winching services for large vehicles that are stuck, rolled over, or off the road. Our heavy-duty equipment can handle recoveries that standard tow trucks cannot attempt.

Common Questions About Heavy-Duty Towing