Professional flatbed towing from Highway Heroes Towing, available 24/7.
Call (619) 815-5033Flatbed towing loads your entire vehicle onto a flat platform, keeping all four wheels completely off the pavement during transport. The hydraulic bed tilts down to create a ramp, your car gets winched up using a steel cable system, then secured with multiple tie-down points and wheel straps. This method eliminates any rolling contact with the road surface that happens with wheel-lift or dolly towing.
You need flatbed service when standard towing methods could cause damage or simply won't work. All-wheel drive vehicles can suffer transmission damage if towed with wheels touching the ground. Electric vehicles require specific transport protocols that only flatbeds can safely provide. Severely damaged cars with bent axles, missing wheels, or extensive undercarriage damage need the full support a flatbed platform offers.
Our flatbed trucks carry 20,000-pound capacity beds with wireless remote controls for precise positioning. Each truck stocks industrial-grade tie-down straps, wheel nets, and protective padding. The loading process takes 8-12 minutes depending on vehicle condition and positioning requirements. We secure every vehicle at six points minimum and verify all connections before transport.
The hydraulic system angles the bed at roughly 12 degrees for loading, then levels out completely for highway travel. This keeps your vehicle stable and prevents any shifting during transport, whether we're moving a Tesla Model S from Sorrento Valley or hauling a damaged pickup from the I-805 shoulder.
Subarus, Audis, and AWD systems can suffer expensive drivetrain damage if any wheels roll during towing.
Electric vehicles require transport mode activation and zero-wheel contact to prevent battery system damage.
Bent frames, damaged suspension, or missing wheels make standard towing impossible and unsafe.
Low-clearance vehicles like Porsches and Lamborghinis need flatbed protection to avoid scraping.
Bikes require specialized flatbed tie-down systems that standard tow trucks simply don't carry.
When your transmission fails, wheel-lift towing can cause thousands in additional damage.