Being in a situation where you need your car towed can be frustrating. Often the issue with the vehicle is not a planned one and can even be an emergency. In those circumstances, you want to find a Wrecker service in Lumberton that is experienced and trust worthy. Depending on why you need a tow truck, the service may be there in as little as an hour or can be scheduled for a date in the future. Almost everyone will experience the need for a tow truck at some point in their driving career.
Tow trucks, or wreckers, were created in 1916 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ernest Holmes, Sr. was working in a garage when he came up with the invention. After a particularly difficult time moving a car that involved six additional men, he came up with a better way to move the cumbersome vehicles.
Today tow truck services are generally offered by private companies. In some instances, your vehicle may be towed without your permission or knowledge. These tows are performed by police and city agencies. Some cities hire contractors, or private companies to do their work for them and others actually have tow trucks attached to their transportation services. Some circumstances require police or government agencies to two or remove cars. A legally parked car can be moved so that work can be performed. Other times a vehicle can be towed due to a parking violation.
Aside from government related tows, some cars can break down and need to be moved to a repair shop. In this instance, the type of tow that you call for should depend on the vehicle you need moved. A regular tow truck can handle most small to midsized vehicles. Larger or heavier vehicles may require a specific type of tow truck.
The flatbed tow truck is one of the most common types of wreckers. Some companies still use a hook and chain style of truck but the more modern trucks use a hydraulic system. The flatbed and boom style of trucks both use this technology to make lifting and transporting the vehicles safer.
A good wrecker service does not need to have the latest technology to be good at their job. If you have a vehicle that needs extracting from a ditch or you have a heavier vehicle that needs towed, a company that has a variety of trucks available will better suit your needs.
