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Our Towing Services

We are a non-cdl short haul auto transporting and towing company for our local auctions and dealers and manage our online store of towing products, supplies and equipment. We provide open transport of small and medium size autos, classic or custom vehicles, as well as ATV or motorcycle transport within Virginia. Many dealers purchase vehicles from auctions and need their vehicles transported or towed to their dealerships. We also move vehicles to our local auctions from dealerships, repossession companies and fleet companies. On average, we move 4000 vehicles a year in our local areas of Fredericksburg, VA, Richmond, VA and Harrisonburg, VA. We are licensed by DMV and DOT as a Property Carrier and maintain all insurance and licensing requirements. We take much pride in moving these vehicles with top safety standards while respecting laws and regulations of the roads and care about each and every tow. It is very important to us in being respectful and caring toward everyone and making the process as smooth and simple as possible.

Discovering a towing or transport company with the appropriate expertise and qualifications is paramount in guaranteeing the secure transportation of your automobile. Rely on Durrett Recovery, a seasoned, licensed, and insured US towing establishment committed to delivering safe, community-focused towing solutions! 

Types of Towing and Who We Serve

OPEN TRANSPORT

If you are looking for a safe and affordable way to transport or tow your vehicle, open transport may be exactly what you need.   When you drive along the interstate, you may notice large trucks carrying anywhere between two to eleven vehicles.  These trucks are carrying out their duties as open-transport services.  The main drawback of open transport is that vehicles are completely exposed to weather as well as debris off the road.  If your car is valuable or you have an antique, you may be willing to pay more if it means a thorough protection of your vehicle.  If this is the case, you may want to consider enclosed transport.  


ENCLOSED TRANSPORT

There are two main methods used to transport vehicles.  The first being open transport, which is the more affordable option of the two.  The second, used specifically to ensure the safe delivery of vehicles is known as enclosed transport.  

Enclosed transport is one of the safest ways to transport your vehicle from A to B.  Enclosed trailers effectively protect the vehicle against the elements while in transit.  Having your vehicle delivered through closed-transport is almost the same as transporting it in a garage. 

Having a personal garage for your vehicle during transit may guarantee safety.  The trucks that provide closed-transport often consume more fuel along the route and their equipment is more expensive than open carriers.  That is why you will pay a premium for this type of transport service.

TOW TRUCK TRANSPORT

The main light duty types of towing are with a flatbed or rollback and wheel lift.  Some flatbeds have wheel lift capabilities so that you can tow more than 1 vehicle depending on the size of your tow truck.  If towing more than 2 vehicles you will be considered CDL in your weight limits, we talk about this more in our blog article, Beginners Guide to Towing with No CDL Required. 

Some trucks are just wheel lift trucks also called snatch trucks or wreckers.  These trucks typically can only haul 1 vehicle at a time and can lift certain types of vehicles completely off the ground with the assistance of the tow dollies.  Tow dollies are a set of smaller wheels that you place under 1 set of tires opposite side of vehicle that wheel lift is picking up.  These could be needed for AWD (all wheel drive) vehicles or lowered, specialty vehicles.  These tow trucks can move operable and inoperable vehicles or accident vehicles and are best used for everyday towing, residence pickups, repossessions, accidents and recovery or emergency roadside assistance.  

TRAILER (HOT SHOT) TRANSPORT

Trailer transport is pickup trucks with trailers attached that are considered transporters or hot shot rigs.  Smaller 1 car trailers can be connected to 150 or 1500 trucks while the bigger trailers transporting 2 or 3 vehicles are 250/2500 or 350/3500 trucks.  Any larger truck than this would be considered CDL in your weight limits, we talk about this more in our blog post article, Beginners Guide to Towing with No CDL Required.  These rigs can move operable vehicles and with the proper equipment they can be setup to move inoperable vehicles and are best used for transporting from auctions, dealerships and fleet locations.   

Choosing the correct tow truck is vital for a safe and efficient towing process, not just a matter of convenience. Whether you’re a vehicle owner or a professional in the field, familiarizing yourself with the various tow truck options and their specific functionalities is the foundation of a successful towing experience.

Durrett Recovery would be happy to help you learn more regarding the safe transportation of your vehicle.  

AREAS WE SERVE

VA (Virginia) - Fredericksburg, Ruther Glen, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Richmond, Charlottesville, Staunton, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg

WHO WE SERVE 

Durrett Recovery provides local transport and towing and serves the following:  

Dealers

Auctions

Movers

Car Shows

Relocation Companies 

Fleet and Lease Returns

Inventory Managers

Auto Wholesalers

Online car buyers and sellers

Questions?

Visit our Contact page or email us at office@durrettrecovery.com

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