Towing and roadside services in Thunder Bay

Flatbeds and wheel-lift tow trucks running 24 hours a day, for everything from a dead battery at -30 to a car in the ditch on Highway 17.

White Total Towing flatbed tow truck parked in Thunder Bay
24/7

Emergency towing in Thunder Bay

Breakdown, collision or a car that just won't go. Our tow trucks handle cars, trucks, SUVs and vans anywhere in Thunder Bay, 24 hours a day, in any weather. A dispatcher answers the phone, takes your location and gives you a price and a realistic arrival time before the truck rolls.

  • Cars, pickups, SUVs, vans and light commercial vehicles
  • Tows to your shop, dealership, home or our secure yard
  • Nights, weekends and holidays at the same service level
Pickup truck loaded on a Total Towing flatbed at night in Thunder Bay
Damage-free

Flatbed towing

The safe choice for all-wheel drive, lowered, luxury and non-running vehicles. All four wheels sit on the deck, so there is no wear on your transmission or drivetrain on the way to the shop. We also run wheel-lift trucks for quick, short tows where a flatbed is not needed.

  • AWD and 4x4 vehicles towed without drivetrain wear
  • Lowered, classic and luxury cars
  • ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles and small equipment
Total Towing flatbed tow truck with a pickup truck strapped on the deck in Thunder Bay
No tow needed

Roadside assistance

Plenty of calls end without a tow. We come to you, fix the problem on the spot where we can, and get you back on the road.

  • Battery boosts and replacement. A dead battery on a -30 morning is the most common call we get. We boost you, test the battery, and replace it where you are parked if it is done.
  • Car lockouts. We open your vehicle without damage, whatever the make or model.
  • Flat tire help. We put on your spare or air up the tire. No spare? We tow you to the nearest tire shop.
  • Fuel delivery. Out of gas or diesel? We bring enough to get you to the nearest station.

Child or pet locked in the vehicle? Call 911 first, then call us. We come for free.

Ditch, snowbank, off-road

Winch-outs and off-road recovery

Stuck in a snowbank, ditch, mud or sand? Our trucks carry heavy winch lines and recovery gear. Call before you try to dig or rock it out, since that is how most tow jobs become repair jobs.

We also recover vehicles on bush roads, trails, logging roads and job sites outside the city. Send dispatch a GPS pin and we will come to you.

Pickup truck stuck in a snowbank at night, lit by tow truck lights, before a winch-out
After a collision

Accident recovery

We clear the scene safely, work with police, your insurance and your body shop, and store the vehicle in our yard if it can't go straight to repair. You get one point of contact and a clear answer on where your vehicle is.

  • Scene cleanup and debris removal
  • Direct work with insurance adjusters and body shops
  • Secure vehicle storage
Free up your driveway

Junk and scrap car removal

Old, written-off or non-running car, truck or van taking up space? We pick up junk and scrap vehicles from driveways, yards and lots anywhere in Thunder Bay and haul them away. Call dispatch to book a pickup time that works for you.

  • Non-running, damaged and written-off vehicles
  • Driveways, backyards, parking lots and shops
  • Booked at a time that suits you
Highway 11, 17 and 61

Long distance towing

Moving a vehicle out of Thunder Bay along Highway 11, Highway 17 or Highway 61? We quote long-distance tows by the kilometre before we leave, and we know these highways in every season.

Total Towing flatbed tow truck carrying a motorhome in Thunder Bay
Handled with care

Motorcycle towing

Sport bikes, cruisers and touring bikes, secured with proper wheel chocks and soft straps so nothing gets scratched or bent. We tow bikes across the city and over long distances.

Bigger loads

Heavy equipment hauling

Excavators, loaders, skid steers, sheds and containers moved on the right trailer, across Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario.

See heavy hauling

FAQ

Questions about our services

What kinds of vehicles can you tow?

Cars, pickups, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorhomes and light commercial vehicles. For heavy equipment and oversize loads, see our heavy hauling service.

Should I get a flatbed or a wheel-lift tow?

A flatbed is the safest choice for all-wheel drive, 4x4, lowered, luxury and non-running vehicles, because all four wheels ride on the deck. Tell dispatch your vehicle and we send the right truck.

Can you replace my battery on the spot?

Yes. We boost your vehicle, test the battery, and if it is done we can replace it where you are parked.

Do you charge for junk car removal?

It depends on the vehicle and where it is. Call dispatch with the make, model and location and we will tell you before we book the pickup.

Stuck? We're already on the way.

One call to dispatch gets you a price, an arrival time and a truck moving toward you.

(807) 374-1122
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