Types of Tow Trucks
At Cincinnati Towing, we operate all the equipment necessary to handle any type of tow. This article provides a detailed explanation of our equipment, their purpose, and other factoids you may want to know when selecting a tow truck near you. Please consider these factors and overall customer service ratings when making your next choice in a Cincinnati towing service. Towing services are not all the same.
We know it is every motorist’s nightmare to need a tow because it means your vehicle is inoperative and likely you are going to be late. But, it happens to ever motorists at some point in their life so it pays to know a little about towing trucks, and especially that operate frequently in the Queen City. As far as advice on what you should do when faced with a towing situation is to remain calm. There is no value in getting angry, upset, frustrated, or any other non-productive emotion. And, be thankful that today we have technology that can get you a tow truck near you a lot quicker than in the days prior to modern day communication and GPS. Before you call a tow truck operator, first ensure a few important things: 1) your vehicle is in a safe location, out of the way of other vehicles and traffic – ensure your safety and the safety of the tow truck driver; and second, before you call, consider where you want to be towed to – this will affect the price and potentially even the time frame in which a tow truck can get to you in Cincinnati, OH.
We know it is every motorist’s nightmare to need a tow because it means your vehicle is inoperative and likely you are going to be late. But, it happens to ever motorists at some point in their life so it pays to know a little about towing trucks, and especially that operate frequently in the Queen City. As far as advice on what you should do when faced with a towing situation is to remain calm. There is no value in getting angry, upset, frustrated, or any other non-productive emotion. And, be thankful that today we have technology that can get you a tow truck near you a lot quicker than in the days prior to modern day communication and GPS. Before you call a tow truck operator, first ensure a few important things: 1) your vehicle is in a safe location, out of the way of other vehicles and traffic – ensure your safety and the safety of the tow truck driver; and second, before you call, consider where you want to be towed to – this will affect the price and potentially even the time frame in which a tow truck can get to you in Cincinnati, OH.
Tow Truck Types
Tilt Tray – tow trucks are used when vehicles can be driven onto the tray with needing to be completely lifted, by using an on-board winch. These types of tow trucks are used when there is only damage to the body or windshield. The tilt tray of these trucks is very efficient and quick, in terms of loading in rapidly and transporting to the nearest service facility.
Flatbed – these tow truck types elevate the vehicle off the road so that it does not have to be transported behind the truck. Flatbeds are used when the axles or suspension has been damaged by a crash beyond being able to be moved traditionally. The vehicle is winched onto the bed and transported quickly and efficiently.
Hook & Cable – are what many call the old fashion tow trucks where cars are towed behind the truck. The hook attaches to the axle or frame of the inoperative vehicle. The car is then pulled behind the tow truck as it is transported to the nearest service facility in Cincinnati. These types of tow trucks were the originallydesigned auto wreckers, common back in the infancy days of towing.
Wheel-Lift – is a towing method where the wheels of a vehicle are lifted from the ground by a hoist-type lift. This method causes less damage of vehicles vs. the traditional hook and cable method. There is an added benefit of wheel lift towing in that the car travels in a straight line more easily.
Flatbed – these tow truck types elevate the vehicle off the road so that it does not have to be transported behind the truck. Flatbeds are used when the axles or suspension has been damaged by a crash beyond being able to be moved traditionally. The vehicle is winched onto the bed and transported quickly and efficiently.
Hook & Cable – are what many call the old fashion tow trucks where cars are towed behind the truck. The hook attaches to the axle or frame of the inoperative vehicle. The car is then pulled behind the tow truck as it is transported to the nearest service facility in Cincinnati. These types of tow trucks were the originallydesigned auto wreckers, common back in the infancy days of towing.
Wheel-Lift – is a towing method where the wheels of a vehicle are lifted from the ground by a hoist-type lift. This method causes less damage of vehicles vs. the traditional hook and cable method. There is an added benefit of wheel lift towing in that the car travels in a straight line more easily.