Ricks Towing & Transport
About Ricks Towing & Transport
Ricks Towing & Transport provides towing, transportation, and crane services in Grimes, IA, the Des Moines Metro Area, and throughout the Midwest. The family-owned and operated company has been in business since 1967 and is currently run by the second generation. Services include same-day emergency towing, jump starts, abandoned vehicle recovery, vehicle hauling, snow calls, heavy equipment hauling, and tiltbed pickup and delivery. The company hauls construction equipment, dozers, pavers, and other machinery. General freight service is available locally, statewide, and nationwide. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM, with lot access available by appointment on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free estimates are available for hauling services.
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Services Offered
Standard towing within the local metro area. Sedans, SUVs, and light trucks up to 10,000 lbs.
Jump starts, flat tire changes, lockouts, and fuel delivery. No tow required.
Battery jump start service to get your vehicle running again.
Towing and recovery for commercial trucks, buses, RVs, and heavy equipment using heavy wreckers or rotators.
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. Ricks Towing & Transport sets its own prices — call (515) 276-1848 for an exact quote.
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Ricks Towing & Transport provides Local Towing, Roadside Assistance, Jump Start, Heavy-Duty Towing, and Emergency 24/7 in Grimes, IA. Browse all towing companies in Grimes or across Iowa.
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