Professional medium-duty towing from 24/7 Towing Service, available 24/7.
Call (619) 374-9938Medium-duty towing handles vehicles weighing between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds — that's the gap between what a standard wheel-lift can safely pull and what requires a full heavy-duty rotator. We're talking box trucks, delivery vans, small RVs, shuttle buses, and commercial vehicles that keep San Diego's economy moving. When these workhorses break down on University Avenue or get stuck in a Balboa Park service road, you need equipment that can handle the weight without damaging the vehicle or creating a traffic nightmare.
Our medium-duty fleet uses integrated boom and underlift systems specifically designed for this weight class. Unlike light-duty towing where we might use dollies or wheel-lifts, medium-duty work requires hydraulic booms that can reach under the vehicle and lift from the frame or axle mounting points. The underlift spreads the vehicle's weight across multiple contact points, preventing frame damage that could total an otherwise repairable truck. We carry steel-toed boots, not just because it looks professional, but because working around 15,000-pound vehicles and hydraulic systems demands respect for the equipment.
The process starts with our dispatcher asking specific questions about your vehicle's weight, wheelbase, and any modifications that might affect the tow. Our driver arrives with chains rated for the load, inspects the pickup and delivery locations for overhead clearances and turning radius, then positions the truck to minimize traffic disruption. In San Diego's tight commercial districts like Convoy Street or the warehouse areas off Morena Boulevard, positioning is everything. We secure the vehicle using multiple attachment points, test the connection before lifting, and maintain constant communication with our dispatcher throughout transport.
Medium-duty towing isn't glamorous work, but it keeps delivery schedules on track and gets commercial operators back to earning money. Whether it's a catering truck that won't start before a wedding or a shuttle bus with transmission problems, we treat every job like someone's livelihood depends on it — because it usually does.
Delivery trucks and moving vans that exceed light-duty weight limits require medium-duty equipment to tow safely without damaging the drivetrain.
Work vans loaded with tools and equipment often weigh more than standard tow trucks can handle, especially contractor vehicles with ladder racks and material.
Class B and Class C motorhomes need medium-duty towing when mechanical problems strike during San Diego camping trips or cross-country travel.
Hotel shuttles, tour buses, and passenger vans require specialized equipment to handle their weight and protect sensitive transmission components.
Mobile kitchens and catering trucks carry heavy equipment that pushes them into medium-duty territory when breakdowns occur during events.