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Hauler body trucks are typically used for towing gooseneck trailers. Frequently doubling as flatbeds, haulers are ideal for use in construction, on farms, or anywhere else that needs to safely move large trailers.

Rollback trucks are used for vehicles that cannot be pulled behind a truck. With winches to pull the vehicle up onto the truck's flat bed, the bed is tilted via hydraulics. Wrecker body tow trucks move inoperable vehicles. Two wheels are kept off the ground by the wrecker while the disabled vehicle is towed behind the truck. Many work trucks have toolboxes and extra storage areas where a tow truck operator can store equipment.

A flatbed body truck is used when a construction crew or general contractor needs to move heavy equipment or large quantities of building materials. Because the back of the truck is completely open as a platform, it is ideal for moving items that are an odd shape or size.

Pickups are an ideal choice for a company that needs to move smaller items - or employees - to a job site. With the wide array of accessories available to add more storage options or secure cargo, pickup trucks are economical to buy and to operate.

This tow truck driver tells us about the brands of tow trucks and truck beds he uses and how each of them has a specific purpose for towing vehicles from wrecks. He explains that wreckers are used for rollover accidents and regular towing and that flatbeds are used for all-wheel drive and removing vehicles from extreme wrecks.

The main tasks of roadside assistance are tire repair/change, jump-starting batteries and unlocking doors. With the right tools and accessories, like fuel tanks and extra storage, a towing business can be prepared for all types of work on the road.

For a towing company, a conventional wrecker are commonly used. A rollback (or carrier) is a versatile option to handle a variety of salvage, damaged, or high-value vehicles.

The chassis cab, or a cab and chassis truck, is a feat of customization in the commercial vehicle industry. It is ideal for business owners and fleet managers who need their fleet to serve their business to their discretion.