Heavy Duty Towing Steveston, Richmond BC
Heavy duty towing in Steveston, Richmond BC starts at $250 for 3-ton trucks and bigger, and $325 on a heavy flatbed for RVs and machinery, each with the first 10 km included. We send a heavy wrecker with an underlift and winches, and confirm the price before we hook up. It sits under our towing services, next to the bigger moves in heavy duty services.
Heavy duty towing in Steveston, in short
- Heavy duty towing starts at $250 (3-ton trucks and up) and $325 on a heavy flatbed, then $6 or $7 per km after 10 km.
- Give us the truck's make, model and rough weight, whether it's loaded, and where it sits. That sets the truck and the price.
- Broken down on a live road? Stay clear of traffic. BC drivers have to slow down for tow trucks with lights on.
Heavy duty towing for Steveston's working waterfront
Steveston still works for a living. The Steveston Harbour is home to more than 500 commercial fishing vessels, spread over the Paramount and Gulf sites on the south arm of the Fraser, and the trucks that serve it run in and out all day. Add the yards in the Trites Area by the river and the delivery vans on Moncton Street, and a heavy truck breaking down here is not unusual. When one does, we bring a heavy wrecker, not a car carrier. Lighter jobs go to our car towing trucks.
Typical heavy calls: a box truck with a seized brake near the harbour, a loaded cube van that won't shift on Steveston Highway, a shuttle bus, a dump truck at a job site off No. 2 Road. If the load has to come off before we can move it, or you need a forklift or loader hauled too, that's equipment towing and our heavy duty services.
How heavy duty towing works in Steveston
Planning matters more with big trucks. We cover these four things on the first call. More about how we work is on our about page.
- 01
The vehicle
Make, model, rough weight and whether it is loaded.
- 02
The spot
A yard, the harbour lots, a job site or a road. Tell us about overhead wires or tight gates.
- 03
The price
Heavy truck plus distance, confirmed before we hook up.
- 04
The drop
Your fleet yard, a heavy truck shop or a dealer.
Heavy duty towing cost in Steveston, Richmond BC
Heavy towing costs more because the truck, the fuel and the setup are bigger. Our published prices are the starting point, and we confirm the exact amount once we know the vehicle, the load and the distance. The full list of truck types is on our towing services page, and the factors behind every price are in our guide on tow truck costs in Richmond.
| What we are towing | Truck | Starting price | After 10 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-ton truck, box truck, bus | Heavy duty wrecker | $250 | $6 per km |
| RV, motorhome, machinery | Heavy flatbed | $325 | $7 per km |
| Pickup or work van, empty | Flatbed or medium duty | $125 | $4 per km |
Winching, a locked driveline or an accident add a set amount, shown in the calculator. Before taxes and fees.
Heavy duty towing rates from Steveston
Pick 3-ton truck or bigger, or RV and machinery, in the calculator for a rough number. For bikes, see motorcycle towing; for cars, see car towing.
Starting prices by tow truck
Which heavy tow truck fits your load in Steveston, Richmond BC?
A heavy tow is really two different trucks, and picking the right one is half the job. A heavy duty wrecker slides its underlift under the front axle or frame and lifts that end while the rear wheels roll, which suits box trucks, buses and loaded vans that still roll. A heavy flatbed carries the whole vehicle on a long deck, which is what RVs, motorhomes and machinery need. If it's a pickup or an empty work van, a heavy truck is overkill, and our truck towing flatbed does it for less.
Tell us the make and model, a rough weight, whether it's loaded and whether the wheels turn. A seized driveline or a shifted load changes the setup, and sometimes the plan becomes equipment towing or a bigger move under our heavy duty services. Either way you hear the price before we hook up.
More heavy towing help around Steveston
Heavy jobs come in all shapes. These are the services that go with heavy duty towing most often.
Truck Towing
Pickups and work trucks, loaded or empty.
Equipment Towing
Small loaders, lifts and job-site gear tied down.
Machinery Towing
Heavy machines loaded, chained and hauled.
RV Towing
Motorhomes and trailers that won't go another kilometre.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Planned moves between yards and job sites.
Car Towing
Everyday cars and SUVs from Steveston.
Heavy duty towing on Highway 99 and Steveston Highway
A lot of heavy breakdowns happen on the way in or out: Steveston Highway toward Highway 99, or the approach to the George Massey Tunnel. The province plans to replace the tunnel with an eight-lane immersed tube tunnel, but for now it is still the main route south, and a stalled truck there backs things up fast. Pull as far right as you can, put your hazards on and stay clear of traffic until we arrive. Our roadside assistance page has more tips for staying safe.
If it's a bike rather than a truck, our motorcycle towing truck is the one you want. For anything with tracks, a boom or a forklift mast, call it a heavy equipment move and we'll plan it with you. Questions first? Send us a note.
Heavy duty towing questions in Steveston
The ones fleet managers and drivers ask most. More? Contact us.
How much does heavy duty towing cost in Steveston?
From $250 for 3-ton trucks and bigger and $325 on a heavy flatbed, each with the first 10 km included, then $6 or $7 per km. We confirm the exact price before we hook up.
Can you tow a loaded box truck?
Often, yes, depending on the weight. Tell us roughly what is in it. Sometimes the load has to come off first.
What is the difference between a heavy wrecker and a heavy flatbed?
A heavy wrecker lifts one end with an underlift while the rest rolls. A heavy flatbed carries the whole vehicle on its deck, for RVs, motorhomes and machinery.
Do you tow buses and shuttles?
Yes, on a heavy wrecker with an underlift.
Can you move forklifts and machinery too?
Yes. See equipment towing and our heavy duty services.
Is a pickup heavy duty?
Usually not. Most pickups go on a flatbed from $125. See truck towing.
Big truck stuck in Steveston?
Get your heavy duty towing price
Tell us the truck and where it is, and we call you back with the price and the plan.