Heavy DutyTowingSan Diego
Semi-trucks, buses, RVs, heavy equipment, and commercial vehicles. Our heavy duty wreckers handle the biggest jobs in San Diego County — 50+ ton capacity, professional operators, specialized rigging. Whether your rig broke down on I-5, I-15, or I-8, we dispatch heavy wreckers fast so you can get back on the road.
DOT Certified
Licensed Professional
Fully Insured
$1M+ Coverage
50+ Ton Capacity
Heavy Wreckers
5.0 Google Rating
Top Rated
Vehicle Types We Tow
If it's big, we can move it. Our heavy duty fleet is equipped for any commercial, recreational, or industrial towing challenge in San Diego County. From overturned semis on I-5 to broken-down RVs in Kearny Mesa, our operators have the training and equipment to handle it all.
Semi-Trucks & Trailers
Loaded or unloaded 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and freight haulers. Includes load shift recovery, jackknife correction, and cargo securement. We regularly clear disabled semis from I-5, I-15, and I-8.
Buses & Coaches
City transit buses, tour coaches, school buses, charter buses, and shuttle vans. Safe passenger vehicle recovery with coordination for passenger transfer when needed.
RVs & Motorhomes
Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers. We safely tow RVs of all sizes including diesel pushers over 40 feet long.
Construction Equipment
Excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, cranes, backhoes, skid steers, and other heavy machinery. Specialized rigging and transport for oversized construction loads.
Emergency & Government Vehicles
Fire trucks, ambulances, utility trucks, military vehicles, and government fleet vehicles requiring careful, authorized handling and chain-of-custody documentation.
Dump Trucks & Tankers
Loaded dump trucks, fuel tankers, water tankers, cement mixers, and specialized hauling vehicles. Hazmat coordination available for fuel and chemical tanker incidents.
Industrial Equipment
Generators, transformers, shipping containers, HVAC units, and other heavy industrial machinery. Flatbed and lowboy transport with precision rigging for delicate equipment.
Agricultural & Specialty Vehicles
Farm tractors, combines, oversized specialty vehicles, mobile cranes, and any vehicle over 26,000 lbs GVWR. If it rolls, we can tow it.
Need standard towing for a car, truck, or SUV instead? We handle light-duty jobs too. For two-wheeled vehicles, check out our motorcycle towing service.
San Diego Commercial Towing
San Diego's freeway network is the lifeline of Southern California's commercial transportation industry. When a semi-truck breaks down on Interstate 5 during rush hour or a loaded trailer loses a tire on Interstate 15 near Escondido, every minute of delay costs money and creates dangerous traffic conditions. CloseBy Towing operates heavy duty wreckers strategically positioned across San Diego County to reach any freeway incident in 15 to 25 minutes.
Our operators are experienced with the unique challenges of San Diego's major corridors. I-8 carries heavy commercial traffic between the coast and the Imperial Valley, with steep grades east of Alpine that can overheat brakes and engines on fully loaded rigs. SR-163 through Balboa Park has tight curves and low clearances that create problems for oversized vehicles. I-805 and SR-52 connect major distribution hubs in Mira Mesa, Kearny Mesa, and Sorrento Valley where commercial trucks are constantly in motion.
We also provide heavy duty towing along SR-78 in North County, SR-56 through Rancho Penasquitos and Carmel Valley, and surface streets throughout Downtown San Diego, the Port of San Diego, Otay Mesa border crossing, and the industrial zones of Barrio Logan and National City. Whether your vehicle broke down at the side of the road, rolled over in an accident, or needs relocation from a construction site, our team is ready.
If your heavy vehicle was involved in a collision, our collision recovery team can handle accident scene management, debris cleanup, and coordination with CHP and local law enforcement. For vehicles stuck off-road or in drainage ditches, our winch-out service uses heavy-duty cable winches to safely extract even the largest vehicles.
Freeways & Corridors We Cover
Interstate 5 (I-5)
San Ysidro to Oceanside — San Diego's primary north-south corridor for commercial freight
Interstate 8 (I-8)
Ocean Beach to Imperial Valley — steep eastern grades, heavy truck traffic
Interstate 15 (I-15)
National City to Escondido — major inland freight and commuter route
SR-163
Downtown to Kearny Mesa — tight curves through Balboa Park, low bridge clearances
Interstate 805 (I-805)
Chula Vista to Sorrento Valley — high-volume parallel route to I-5
SR-52 / SR-56 / SR-78
East-west connectors through Mira Mesa, Carmel Valley, and North County
Commercial Fleet Accounts
Trucking companies, construction firms, transit agencies, and logistics providers across San Diego County trust CloseBy Towing for priority dispatch, volume pricing, and dedicated account management. We offer direct insurance billing and detailed documentation for every service call.
Set Up a Fleet AccountHow It Works
Call Us 24/7
Describe your vehicle, location, and situation. We'll give you an upfront quote and dispatch the right heavy wrecker immediately. Our dispatchers are trained in heavy vehicle logistics and will ask the right questions to send exactly the equipment you need.
We Arrive in 15-25 Minutes
Our certified heavy duty operators arrive with the right equipment — heavy wreckers, air cushion recovery systems, specialized rigging, and load securement gear. GPS-tracked trucks ensure you know exactly when help is arriving.
Professional Assessment
We assess the situation, plan the safest recovery method, and coordinate with authorities if needed. For accident scenes, we work directly with CHP and local police. No surprises — you'll know the full plan before we start any work.
Safe Recovery & Transport
Your vehicle or equipment is carefully recovered and transported to your destination. Full documentation provided for insurance and fleet records. We handle everything from load transfer to final delivery at the repair facility or yard.
Why CloseBy for Heavy Duty?
When your heavy vehicle is stranded, you need a towing company with the right equipment, the right experience, and the right attitude. Here's why San Diego's trucking industry trusts CloseBy Towing for heavy duty recovery.
50+ Ton Capacity
Our heavy wreckers handle the biggest jobs — fully loaded semis, construction equipment, and oversized vehicles. Rotator cranes and underlift systems for complex recovery.
15-25 Min Response
Fast dispatch across all of San Diego County. We understand that downtime costs money for commercial operations. Our strategically positioned fleet minimizes wait times.
Specialized Equipment
Air cushion recovery, rotator cranes, heavy-duty winches, lowboy trailers, and load securement gear for any scenario including rollovers and jackknife recovery.
Insurance Direct Billing
We work with all major commercial insurers. Fleet accounts welcome. Streamlined paperwork for your records with detailed photographic documentation of every job.
Licensed & Insured
DOT certified, fully insured with $1M+ coverage. Your vehicle and cargo are protected throughout the process. All operators are certified and background-checked.
24/7/365 Availability
Breakdowns and accidents don't follow a schedule. Our heavy duty fleet is ready around the clock, every day of the year — holidays, weekends, and late nights included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about heavy duty towing in San Diego. Can't find your answer? Call us at (858) 999-9293 and we'll help right away.
What types of heavy vehicles can CloseBy Towing handle?
We tow semi-trucks (loaded and unloaded), city buses, tour coaches, construction equipment (excavators, loaders, dozers), RVs and motorhomes of all classes, commercial box trucks, dump trucks, fuel tankers, agricultural equipment, and any vehicle over 26,000 lbs GVWR. Our heavy duty wreckers have 50+ ton capacity with rotator crane capability for the most complex recoveries.
How fast can you respond to a heavy duty towing call?
Our average response time is 15-25 minutes across San Diego County. For highway breakdowns and accident scenes on I-5, I-8, I-15, and other major corridors, we prioritize rapid dispatch to clear lanes and reduce traffic impact. Our GPS-tracked fleet allows dispatchers to send the nearest available heavy wrecker to your exact location.
Do you handle semi-truck accidents on the freeway?
Yes. We provide full semi-truck accident recovery including load shifts, rollovers, jackknife recovery, cargo securement, and hazmat coordination. We work with CHP and local authorities to clear scenes safely and quickly. Our collision recovery team is experienced with accident scene management on all San Diego freeways.
What does heavy duty towing cost in San Diego?
Heavy duty towing starts at $350+ depending on vehicle size, weight, distance, and complexity. We provide upfront quotes before dispatch with no hidden fees. Insurance direct billing is available for commercial fleets. For a precise quote, call (858) 999-9293 and describe your situation — we'll give you a number before we roll.
Do you offer fleet accounts for commercial companies?
Yes. We offer priority dispatch, volume pricing, and dedicated account management for commercial fleets, trucking companies, construction firms, and transit operators across San Diego. Fleet accounts include 24/7 priority phone lines, pre-negotiated rates, monthly billing, and detailed service reports for your records.
Can you transport heavy equipment that isn't a vehicle?
Yes. We transport generators, transformers, industrial machinery, shipping containers, HVAC systems, and other heavy equipment. We have specialized rigging, flatbed, and lowboy trailer capabilities for oversized non-vehicle loads. Our operators are trained in precision load placement for construction sites and industrial facilities.
What freeways do you cover for heavy duty towing in San Diego?
We cover all major San Diego freeways including I-5, I-8, I-15, SR-163, SR-52, SR-56, SR-78, and I-805. We also serve surface streets throughout Downtown San Diego, the Port of San Diego, Otay Mesa, National City, and all San Diego County communities. Our dispatchers know every interchange and can route the nearest heavy wrecker to your location in minutes.
Do you tow RVs and large motorhomes?
Absolutely. We tow Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers. Our heavy duty flatbeds and wreckers handle RVs of all sizes safely, including diesel pushers over 40 feet long. Whether your RV broke down on I-8 heading to the desert or needs relocation from an RV park, we can handle it.
More Services from CloseBy
Heavy duty towing is just one part of what we do. CloseBy Towing offers a full range of roadside and recovery services across San Diego County.
Standard Towing
Car, truck, and SUV towing with flatbed and wheel-lift options. 20-minute average response. Upfront pricing from $75.
Learn More →Motorcycle Towing
Specialized motorcycle transport with soft straps and wheel chocks. Sport bikes, cruisers, Harleys, and custom builds handled with care.
Learn More →Collision Recovery
Accident scene management, debris cleanup, and vehicle recovery. Direct insurance billing. We work with CHP and local police.
Learn More →Winch-Out Service
Stuck in mud, sand, a ditch, or off the road? Our heavy-duty winches extract vehicles of all sizes safely without further damage.
Learn More →Need a Heavy Wrecker?
Don't wait. Our heavy duty fleet is standing by 24/7 across San Diego County. Fast dispatch, professional operators, upfront pricing. From semi-trucks and RVs to construction equipment and buses — we handle it all.