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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Standard towing within the local metro area. Sedans, SUVs, and light trucks up to 10,000 lbs.
Interstate and long-distance vehicle transport across state lines. Fully enclosed options available.
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.
Commercial trucks, buses, RVs, and equipment up to 75 tons. Rotator and heavy wrecker fleet.
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.
Round-the-clock emergency response for accidents and breakdowns. Rapid arrival times.
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