Heavy duty towing is commonly used for vehicles or tow jobs that reach or exceed 17,000 pounds, or 8.5 tons, in total weight. Retrieving large and heavy trucks safely requires special equipment and expertise that comes from specialized towing services.

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In the traditional sense, “wreckers” are for recovery or salvage work when boom for lift and extension was required to get the job done. A “wrecker” allows better access into precise areas while a flatbed carrier isn't a “wrecker” but considered a “tow truck” by DMV definition.

The average heavy wrecker weights around 40-45,000 pounds and, therefore, is not covered.