Need a semi truck moved in Boston? Boston Towing Service dispatches around the clock across Boston, MA. Towing a semi truck is not the same job as towing a sedan — it comes down to weight rating, deck length, and how the vehicle is secured — so we confirm what you are driving before a truck rolls, and quote the price before the hook goes on.
The right equipment for a semi truck
Sending an under-rated truck is how a tow turns into damage. Our dispatcher matches the load to the equipment — deck, wheel-lift, or heavy wrecker — and the operator secures it to the manufacturer’s tie-down points rather than whatever is reachable.
Semi-truck and tractor-trailer recovery in Boston needs a heavy-duty wrecker rated well past what a passenger-car flatbed can lift, not a standard tow. Heavy-duty towing across this market is published at $50–$275, per local rate data. Boston Towing Service dispatches heavy-duty recovery 24/7 out of its East Boston base and quotes each call by phone before rolling.
Jackknifed on a ramp, a blown drive-axle tire, or a trailer that's dropped off its landing gear — none of that is a job for the truck that tows sedans. The tractor's weight alone rules out a standard flatbed, and reaching a boom over a loaded trailer takes an underlift and winch capacity built for heavy-duty recovery, not passenger cars.
Boston Towing Service dispatches heavy-duty recovery around the clock — the line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, out of the company's East Boston base, covering the 22 communities it serves. A tractor that loses air brakes in traffic overnight gets the same response as one that goes down on a weekday afternoon, because a rig blocking a lane doesn't wait for business hours to become a problem.
What does it cost to tow a semi-truck in Boston?
Heavy-duty towing across the Boston market is published in a $50–$275 range, drawn from figures posted by five local providers — the spread reflects how differently a heavy-duty call can go. A tractor with a flat that just needs a lift to a nearby yard prices nothing like a jackknifed rig that needs a second truck and a lane closure to clear.
Boston Towing Service quotes every heavy-duty call over the phone before a truck rolls, based on the rig's weight, how it's positioned, and how far it has to travel. The tie-down and lift points on a fifth-wheel tractor sit in different spots than on a pickup or SUV — a heavy-duty operator hooks to the frame and drive axle, not a bumper or a strap point built for a passenger vehicle.
What happens if the rig is blocking a travel lane?
Priority changes once a rig is actually blocking traffic instead of sitting safely on the shoulder — most of these calls are about clearing the lane fast, not about the tow itself. Boston Towing Service's line is staffed around the clock specifically because heavy-duty breakdowns don't wait for business hours; a tractor that loses air brakes in traffic overnight gets the same dispatch as one that goes down on a weekday afternoon.
Do you tow semi-trucks and tractor-trailers?
Yes — heavy-duty towing for semis and tractor-trailers is a standing part of what Boston Towing Service dispatches, using equipment rated for the weight and reach a fifth-wheel rig needs rather than a passenger-car flatbed.
How much does heavy-duty towing cost in Boston?
Published heavy-duty towing rates in the Boston market run $50–$275 depending on the provider and the job. Boston Towing Service quotes each call individually by phone, based on the rig's weight, position, and distance, before a truck is dispatched.
Is a heavy-duty tow truck available at night?
Yes. Boston Towing Service answers its line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and heavy-duty recovery is dispatched at any hour a rig goes down.