Elmquist Towing Company
About Elmquist Towing Company
Elmquist Towing is a family-owned and operated towing company serving Ames, Central Iowa, and along I-35, US 20, US 30, and US 71. In business for over 40 years, the company provides 24/7 auto towing, heavy duty towing, heavy truck recovery, roadside assistance, heavy hauling, and equipment transport services. Their fleet includes flatbed trucks, light and heavy wreckers, and Landoll trailers, described as one of the largest fleets of towing and recovery equipment in the area. Services cover cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage vehicles, semi-trucks, diesel trucks, commercial trucks, tractor trailers, work trucks, buses, RVs, and medium-duty vehicles. The company also offers heavy duty recovery for construction equipment and agricultural equipment, plus heavy load transport including container hauling and lowboy hauling. Elmquist Towing operates a 24-hour dispatch center.
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Services Offered
Standard towing within the local metro area. Sedans, SUVs, and light trucks up to 10,000 lbs.
Vehicle transport beyond the local area, including trips across state lines.
Damage-free transport for luxury vehicles, lowered cars, and AWD models. Full ramp loading.
Specialized motorcycle cradles and straps for safe transport of all bike types.
Towing and recovery for commercial trucks, buses, RVs, and heavy equipment using heavy wreckers or rotators.
Jump starts, flat tire changes, lockouts, and fuel delivery. No tow required.
Vehicle recovery from ditches, mud, snow, and off-road situations using winch equipment.
Post-collision vehicle removal and transport. Coordination with law enforcement and insurance.
Motorhome and recreational vehicle towing with heavy-duty equipment for oversized loads.
Emergency response for accidents and breakdowns, including after hours.
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Typical Iowa rates — not quotes from this company
Statewide figures for Iowa. Source: AAA survey data, state averages, updated January 2026. Elmquist Towing Company sets its own prices — call (515) 232-6670 for an exact quote.
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Elmquist Towing Company provides Local Towing, Long-Distance Towing, Flatbed Towing, Motorcycle Towing, Heavy-Duty Towing, Roadside Assistance, Winch-Out & Recovery, Accident Towing, RV Towing, and Emergency 24/7 in Ames, IA. Browse all towing companies in Ames or across Iowa.
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