The Trucks Behind Every Call
Real Trucks. Real Capabilities. Dispatched to You in 15-30 Minutes.
RJ Towing operates a fleet of five or more trucks across three classes, each maintained by Robert personally and each purpose-built for specific towing scenarios. Every truck is inspected before every shift. Every driver is trained on the equipment they operate.
Need a truck now? Call (619) 872-5285 , dispatching 24/7 across San Diego County and the Tijuana border.
Truck Class 1 of 3
Flatbed Tow Trucks
Zero-wheel-contact transport. Manufacturer-recommended.
A flatbed, also called a rollback or car carrier, is a tow truck with a large, level platform that tilts hydraulically to the ground. Your vehicle is driven or winched onto the platform, then secured with soft straps and lifted off the ground completely. All four wheels ride on the platform. Zero wheel contact with the road surface.
Specifications
- Platform capacity
- Up to 10,000 lbs
- Loading method
- Hydraulic tilt with winch assist
- Securing
- Soft straps with rubber-coated hooks · no chains on passenger vehicles
- Loading angle
- Low-angle approach for low-clearance vehicles
- Special features
- Wheel nets · motorcycle chocks · LED work lighting
Best for
- All-wheel-drive (AWD/4WD) vehicles
- Electric vehicles, Tesla, Rivian, Bolt, Leaf, iX
- Low-clearance luxury + exotic cars
- Classic and collector vehicles
- Motorcycles (all types)
- Vehicles with front-end damage or locked wheels
Vehicles we transport daily
- Teslas · Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X
- BMW 3/5/7 Series · Mercedes C/E/S Class
- Audi A4/A6/Q5 · Porsche Cayenne, 911
- Subaru WRX/Outback (all AWD)
- Lexus IS/ES/RX · Toyota Supra
- Classic cars, Mustangs, Camaros, 280Zs
- Motorcycles, Harley, Ducati, sport bikes
- Accident-damaged or immobilized vehicles
Truck Class 2 of 3
Wheel-Lift Tow Trucks
Fast, efficient, and ideal for tight spaces.
A wheel-lift tow truck uses a metal yoke (cradle) that slides under the front or rear wheels of your vehicle and hydraulically lifts them off the ground. The opposing set of wheels remains on the road surface. The most common towing method for standard, short-to-medium distance tows, and the right tool for tight-space situations where a flatbed won't fit.
Specifications
- Lift capacity
- Up to 7,500 lbs
- Hookup time
- Typically under 5 minutes, fastest from arrival to departure
- Maneuverability
- Tighter turning radius · parking structures · alleys
- Driver skill
- Trained yoke placement, no bumper, body, or suspension contact
Best for
- Standard FWD sedans and coupes
- Tight-space extractions, parking garages, alleys
- Short-distance tows across town
- Parking enforcement and relocations
- Vehicles with functioning drivetrains
Vehicles we transport daily
- Honda Civic · Accord
- Toyota Camry · Corolla
- Hyundai Elantra · Sonata
- Nissan Altima · Sentra
- Kia Forte · Optima
- Ford F-150 (rear-lift) · Chevy Silverado
- Toyota Tacoma · standard sedans and light trucks
Truck Class 3 of 3
Medium-Duty Equipment
For the big jobs up to 26,000 lbs GVWR.
Medium-duty towing handles vehicles in the 10,001 to 26,000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) class, vehicles too large for standard wheel-lift or passenger-car flatbeds but smaller than heavy-duty rigs. This class requires specialized equipment with higher lift capacity, reinforced booms, and commercial-grade winching.
Specifications
- Capacity
- Up to 26,000 lbs GVWR
- Boom
- Integrated underlift with extendable boom
- Winch rating
- Commercial-grade, typically 12,000-16,000 lbs
- Compliance
- GPS-tracked · commercial insurance · full DOT compliance
Best for
- Commercial fleet operators
- Property managers with vendor deliveries
- Moving truck rental companies
- Food truck and mobile-business operators
- Any vehicle over 10,001 lbs GVWR
Vehicles we transport daily
- 16-foot and 26-foot box trucks, Penske, U-Haul, commercial delivery
- Class C motorhomes · travel trailers · fifth-wheels
- Airport shuttle vans · church buses · paratransit
- Bucket trucks · utility vehicles · service bodies
- FedEx, UPS, Amazon Sprinter vans · food trucks
- Dually pickups, Ford F-350/450, Ram 3500, Chevy 3500HD
The Right Truck for Your Situation
When you call, our dispatch matches the right truck to your scenario, never the nearest-by-default rig.
| Scenario | Right truck | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y with dead 12V | Flatbed | EVs must never tow with wheels on the ground |
| Subaru Outback (AWD) that won't start | Flatbed | AWD drivetrains destroyed by wheel-lift |
| Honda Civic, short distance | Wheel-Lift | Fast hookup, lower cost, FWD friendly |
| 1967 Mustang classic restoration | Flatbed | Soft straps, zero contact, paint and chrome protected |
| Sedan wedged in parking garage | Wheel-Lift | Tight turn radius; flatbed won't fit |
| 26-foot box truck transmission failure | Medium-Duty | Up to 26,000 lbs GVWR, commercial winching |
| Class C motorhome dead on I-8 | Medium-Duty | Weight and clearance require medium-duty |
| Motorcycle on the side of SR-94 | Flatbed | Motorcycles always flatbed with soft straps + chocks |
Behind the Scenes
Fleet Maintenance and Safety Standards
Robert doesn't delegate fleet maintenance to a quarterly inspection schedule. When your business depends on trucks performing under pressure at 3 AM, maintenance isn't optional, it's survival.
Daily pre-trip inspections
Tires, brakes, hydraulics, lights, winch operation, strap integrity, checked before every shift.
Scheduled mechanical service
Oil, brakes, transmission, hydraulic fluid on mileage-based schedules. Nothing deferred.
Equipment audits
Straps, chains, dollies, wheel nets, and safety cones inspected regularly. Any wear = replacement.
Cleanliness standards
Clean trucks signal a professional driver. We clean our rigs because how we look at your scene matters.
How We Dispatch
Four Questions Before We Dispatch the Right Truck
When you call (619) 872-5285, our bilingual dispatch doesn't just send the nearest truck. They ask the right questions to match the right equipment to your situation.
- 1
What type of vehicle?
Determines flatbed vs. wheel-lift vs. medium-duty.
- 2
What happened?
Breakdown, accident, lockout, flat tire, stuck vehicle, each may need different equipment.
- 3
Where are you?
Your location determines which truck is closest and which route is fastest given traffic.
- 4
Any special concerns?
Low clearance, AWD, classic car, motorcycle, commercial vehicle, tight space, tell us and we'll match the right truck.
Match Your Need to a Service
Our fleet supports every towing and roadside service we offer. Explore the service page for the scenario that matches yours.
Equipment + Operations You Can Verify
- Licensed & Insured
- 24/7/365 Operations
- Fully Bilingual
- San Diego + Tijuana
- Family-Owned Since 2010
- 5.0 Google Rating
Call for the Right Truck, Right Now
Our trucks are already staged across San Diego County, ready to roll. Tell us what you drive and what happened, we'll match the truck and route the closest driver.
(619) 872-5285, 24/7/365
Disponible 24 horas, 7 días, 365 días al año. Hablamos español. Llama al (619) 872-5285 o línea Tijuana (664) 801-9382.
Servicio en Tijuana: (664) 801-9382