Average Towing Cost Per Mile Most tow companies charge $50 to $125 for a 5- to 10-mile local tow, or a $75 hook-up fee and $2 to $4 per mile for long-distance towing. The average 40-mile tow costs $125 to $250. Before you call a tow truck company, check your car insurance policy for free tow-truck service coverage.

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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A wrecker is a motor vehicle that pulls broken or damaged vehicles to a place where they can be repaired or broken up, for example, after an accident. [mainly US] 2. countable noun.