Heavy-duty and semi towing in El Paso
Heavy-duty towing in the El Paso metro covers box trucks, RVs, buses and commercial rigs that a light-duty wrecker can't handle. If your vehicle is over roughly 10,000 lb GVWR and it's stuck on I-10, Loop 375 or a job site, call (915) 320-5573. You'll be connected with an independent, separately licensed local tow operator who quotes the job before any work starts. Quick Tow EP owns no trucks and sets no prices.
What it covers
- Box trucks and cube-body delivery vans broken down on route
- Class A RVs and large fifth-wheel trailers needing transport
- Buses and shuttles disabled with passengers aboard
- Dump trucks and vocational trucks that failed on the job
- Commercial vehicles involved in crashes on El Paso freeways
- Fleet vehicles stuck at job sites or industrial yards
When you need it
- A rental truck fails during a move across town
- A delivery box truck breaks down on I-10 near Transmountain
- An RV or fifth-wheel needs a heavy wrecker on Loop 375
- A work truck gets stuck at a Santa Teresa industrial yard
- A shuttle bus with passengers stops on US-54 Patriot Freeway
- A commercial rig is disabled on Alameda or Montana Avenue
Heavy-Duty on El Paso roads
Heavy-duty towing in the El Paso metro plays out differently depending on where you are. On I-10 from Transmountain Road to Horizon Boulevard, on Loop 375 from the Border Highway to Joe Battle, and on US-54, a broken-down box truck or bus becomes a hazard quickly. TxDOT's free HERO program covers those stretches during its posted hours and can move a vehicle out of a travel lane, but it is not a tow to a shop. For anything over roughly 10,000 lb GVWR, you need a heavy wrecker, and the operator you hire will ask for the make, model and weight so the right truck is sent.
Outside the freeways, the picture changes by jurisdiction. Inside El Paso city limits, City Code Chapter 12.54 caps what a nonconsent tow can cost, and the city's storage lot is at 11615 Railroad Drive. In unincorporated El Paso County, the Sheriff's office handles abandoned and evidence tows. On the New Mexico side, Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Chaparral and Anthony follow New Mexico rules, and Santa Teresa's industrial and intermodal yards generate their own heavy-duty calls. Summer heat shortens battery life, monsoon storms from July to September bring flash flooding, and spring dust storms cut visibility on I-10. Tell the operator where you are and what you're driving.
How the price works
A heavy-duty tow you request yourself is a consent tow, so the independent operator you hire quotes the price before work starts. If your vehicle is towed without your consent inside El Paso city limits, City Code Chapter 12.54 caps the tow at $100 for light-duty, $350 for medium-duty and $450 for heavy-duty, plus $25 for dollies. Outside the city in Texas, TDLR maximums apply instead. New Mexico follows its own rules.
Common questions
What counts as heavy-duty towing in El Paso?
Heavy-duty generally means anything over roughly 10,000 lb GVWR. That includes box trucks, cube-body delivery vans, step vans, shuttles, buses, Class A RVs, large fifth-wheels, dump trucks and medium-duty commercial vehicles. If you're unsure, tell the operator the make and model and they can tell you whether a light-duty flatbed or a heavy wrecker is the right truck for the job.
My box truck broke down on I-10 near Transmountain. What should I do first?
If you're in a travel lane, call 911 and, if you're within TxDOT's HERO coverage area, call 915-790-HERO (4376) during its posted hours to get the truck out of the lane. Then call (915) 320-5573 to reach an independent licensed operator who can quote a heavy-duty tow. Tell them your location, the truck's make and model, and whether it's loaded. Move Over law requires approaching drivers to vacate the lane or slow down.
Who sets the price for a heavy-duty tow I call myself?
The independent operator you hire sets the price, because a tow you request is a consent tow and no cap table applies. Get the quote before you agree to the work. If your truck is towed without your consent inside El Paso city limits, City Code Chapter 12.54 caps the heavy-duty tow at $450, plus $25 for dollies. Outside the city in Texas, TDLR maximums apply instead. New Mexico has its own rules.
Where does a heavy-duty truck go after a police-ordered tow in El Paso?
If the tow is ordered by El Paso police inside the city, the vehicle may go to the City of El Paso Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility at 11615 Railroad Drive, El Paso, TX 79934. Call (915) 212-0205 to confirm the truck is there before you drive out, and ask what documents and payment they require. The lot is open 24 hours. Unclaimed vehicles go to a public online auction on the second Tuesday of each month.
Does the same heavy-duty towing advice apply in Sunland Park or Santa Teresa?
No. Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Chaparral and Anthony are in New Mexico and follow the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code and 18.3.12 NMAC, not Texas TDLR rules. No New Mexico dollar figure is published, so call the agency or lot that handled the tow for fees and rules. If you need a heavy-duty tow on that side, call (915) 320-5573 and an independent operator can quote the job.
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Need a tow in El Paso?
Call (915) 320-5573 to reach an independent, licensed local tow operator who quotes the job and does the work.