Tractor-trailer towing
18 Wheeler Towing in Wichita Falls, TX
Loaded or empty, we get your rig off the shoulder and moving.
- Dispatch answers 24/7
- Honest arrival estimate on the call
- Written invoice estimate before the hook-up
Semis on the Texas-Oklahoma Corridor
18 wheeler towing in Wichita Falls is mostly a corridor job. Trucks run I-44 between the Red River and the city, then split onto U.S. 287 toward Fort Worth in one direction or Amarillo in the other. When a rig dies on that road, the driver needs a wrecker that can handle a tractor and trailer together, often with freight aboard. We tow and recover semis around the clock. Call (940) 283-6645.
Where trucks stop and where they break
Pilot Flying J operates a truck stop at 2311 Jacksboro Highway, at U.S. 287, open 24 hours, with a CAT scale, diesel and DEF lanes and public truck parking. If your rig fails on the lot or on the ramp near it, tell dispatch which exit you used. The same goes for breakdowns on Spur 325, which links I-44 and U.S. 287 to the main gate of Sheppard Air Force Base.
The common calls
Flat and blown steer or drive tires, particularly in summer when Wichita Falls reaches 100 degrees on about 28 days a year. Overheated engines and failed cooling systems. Air brake lock-ups. Electrical and ECM faults. Clutch and drive-line failures. Fuel problems. Each one is a different tow: some can be handled with a roadside fix, some need a hook-up with the trailer, and some need the trailer dropped first.
Tractor only, trailer only or both
A bobtail tractor is a simple underlift tow. A tractor with a trailer needs a heavier wrecker or two units. If the trailer must be left, we can pull the tractor first and return for the trailer, or the other way around, depending on your dispatcher and your broker. Tell us whether the trailer is a dry van, reefer, flatbed or tanker, and whether it holds a load.
Reefers, tankers and loaded units
A reefer with a running unit and cargo that can spoil changes the urgency. A tank trailer changes the rigging and the safety plan. If the load is hazmat, say so on the first call so dispatch can plan the scene. A heavy load may have to be transferred to another trailer before the unit is moved.
Your broker, your carrier, your insurer
On many calls the person paying is not the driver. We get the details on the call, then keep the invoice clear: hook-up, mileage, time, extra equipment and storage listed one line at a time, so a fleet or an insurer can approve it quickly.
Semi Calls We Handle
From a bobtail tractor to a loaded reefer.
Tractor and trailer tows
Full combination tows with the trailer secured, or the trailer dropped and moved separately.
Bobtail tractor tows
Tractors without trailers towed by underlift, protecting the drive-line and air lines.
Blowouts and flats
Tire service when it can be done safely, a tow when it cannot.
Jackknife recovery
Unit straightened and recovered by winch and heavy wrecker, then towed.
Rollover recovery
Uprighting with a rotator or air cushions and rigging planned to limit damage.
Load transfer support
Help moving freight to another trailer when the load must come off the unit.
Typical 18 Wheeler Towing Costs
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Semi tow hook-up (Louisville rate sheet) | About $450, plus $9.50 to $10 per mile |
| Semi or accident recovery (Louisville rate sheet) | About $350 per hour and up |
| Recovery with a heavy wrecker | About $350 to $850 per hour |
| Tire change (Louisville rate sheet) | About $125 |
| Fuel delivery (Louisville rate sheet) | About $125 plus fuel |
| Storage | About $65 to $100 per day |
Rates vary by unit, distance, scene and time of day. Your written invoice estimate is the price.
How an 18 Wheeler Tow Works
1. Call with your unit details
Location, tractor and trailer type, load, problem and who is paying.
2. Plan the tow
Dispatch decides whether you need a heavy wrecker, two units or a roadside fix.
3. Hook up
Trailer brakes and air lines are handled, and the combination is rigged for the road.
4. Deliver
Tow to your shop, yard or drop point, with a written estimate for the invoice.
5. Follow up
Storage and paperwork are sorted with your fleet or insurer.
18 Wheeler Towing Questions
Can you tow a tractor and loaded trailer together?
Yes, if the weight fits the wrecker we send. Tell dispatch the gross weight and what is on board. Some loads need to be split.
What if I just have a flat tire?
We send a service truck when the tire can be changed safely on scene. If not, we tow.
I am on I-44 near the Red River. Can you reach me?
Give dispatch the direction and mile marker or exit. The dispatcher gives an honest arrival estimate once they know where you are.
Can you handle a reefer with perishable freight?
Tell us on the first call. It affects how fast the job moves and whether the cargo needs to be transferred.
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Get a 18 Wheeler Towing Estimate
Call (940) 283-6645 for 18 wheeler towing in Wichita Falls.