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Help us do our jobs safely! Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10:40am
As you watch this video, please remember that tow truck operators are first responders, too!
Remembering the Christmas Eve 2009 Blizzard Friday, December 3, 2011 at 2:15am
If you were in Oklahoma two years ago, I doubt that you have forgotten the 14 inches of snow that fell in a few hours on Christmas Eve. We certainly haven’t forgotten. We would like to take a moment to remind you about what we learned from working that storm.
Our trucks were out in the blizzard helping everyone who we could help. From the beginning of the storm, our drivers worked for more than 36 hours straight, then slept for a few hours and went at it again. We were operating at maximum capacity, but still could not respond to every call that came in. From what we understand, every wrecker service in OKC was in the same boat.
We would try to respond to a customer's call, but couldn't drive anywhere without being flagged down by someone who was stuck in their car. One driver worked for 5 hours on Lake Hefner Parkway due to all the people wanting to be winched out. We winched out a 4x4 SUV that didn't slide off in the ditch, but instead got drifted in after being stuck in traffic.
What did we learn from this storm? That no towing service can respond to all calls in a disaster like this one. That motorists need to be prepared to wait in their cars for a long time to be rescued. That many people are sadly unprepared for winter weather. A simple commute home from work has the potential to turn deadly in a storm like this. Pay attention to weather forecasts. Carry a warm coat. Fill up your car with gas before the storm arrives. Your running engine might be your only source of heat if you get stuck in a snow drift. Keep a small shovel of some kind in your trunk so that you can keep the snow cleared from around your exhaust. Do not abandon your car to walk into the storm! Drink lots of water, because the wind will dehydrate you quickly. Eat something, even if it's a candy bar. You need the energy to stay warm. Put a cell phone charger in every vehicle that you own. If you need to abandon your car to take advantage of a ride to safety, call us so that we can put you on a list. We can recover your car and bring it to you at home, once we get caught up with the calls where people are still stranded with their vehicles. We will keep working until every last call is taken care of.
So you are broken down, and you've called us for help. Now what? Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:35pm
We offer response times that are second to none. However, while you are waiting for us to arrive, here are some things that you can do to keep you and your family safe from the hazards of the road.
1) Turn on your emergency flashers.
2) Try to move your vehicle to the right side of the road out of the direction of traffic. Stationing yourself on a divided highway's left side is extremely dangerous, but sometimes unavoidable. Do not leave if your vehicle stops in a traffic lane. Only abandon your vehicle if you feel that your safety is in danger. OHP impounds abandoned vehicles immediately if they are a hazard to other motorists.
3) Move the vehicle as far away from traffic as you can. Try to get far enough that you obtain the space to open your door without stepping out into traffic, while also being visible enough, so that people can see you.
4) If you feel that you are in a dangerous situation, please inform our dispatcher so that we can call for law enforcement assistance. Sometimes, getting some extra flashing lights on the scene can make all the difference in the world.
Be prepared for problem situations.
1) Keep items in the vehicle such as flashlights, flares, blankets and a first-aid kit. Mobile phones in the vehicle are also the most valuable safety tool during breakdown situations.
2) Know where items are in the vehicle such as your jack, spare tire and other tools and how they function.
3) Regularly check the air pressure in your spare tire. Tires lose pressure over time, and the spare you don't think about will be flat when you need it most.
4) Program our number in your cell phone. 405-948-0008.
“But So and So Will Do it Cheaper!” Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 11:45am
“Choose to deliver amazing service to your customers. You'll stand out because they don't get it anywhere else.” -Kevin Stirtz
Many people look at towing and recovery services as a commodity, like rice or flour, or even gasoline. They think that one wrecker service is as good as another, and they call around looking for the cheapest tow in Oklahoma City. This can be a very inconvenient and costly, if not dangerous mistake. Why is that? I’d like to share a few reasons why, from the standpoint of an industry insider.
1) Employee Turnover. When you need a tow, would you rather get a wrecker operator with years of valuable experience? One who feels a sense of ownership in his job, his company, and his equipment? One who is very familiar with his truck, and his company’s policies?
OR… A driver who has worked for several different companies over the past few months, or perhaps worse, has little to no experience or training? One who doesn’t know how to keep you safe at an accident scene? One who isn’t paid well and is treated worse by his financially stressed employer? This is exactly who shows up when you look for a cheap towing service.
Our wrecker operators enjoy what is one of the best pay scales in the industry in Oklahoma City. Our tow truck operators are happy, and it shows in their attitudes and their willingness to go the extra mile to find the best solution for your problem. Our operators get advanced training in accident scene management, training that the brand new guy at the other tow company has never even heard of.
2) Equipment. Honestly, is it worth saving $10 to $15 on a tow, only to have to ride in a greasy 20 year old wrecker with no air conditioning? Consider the added stress and inconvenience if their truck breaks down while your vehicle is being loaded. Our wreckers average 4 years of age, and are taken out of service for repairs any time that comfort and safety equipment isn’t working properly. We also budget for replacing aging equipment. We don’t try to get every call in town, and we take advantage of slow hours as they come to keep our trucks clean.
3) Safety. The tow company that constantly strives to be the cheapest usually will not earn enough revenue to meet all the financial needs inherent in running a small fleet. Something has to give. Running the wheels off of a truck just to make payroll means that there is no money available for repairs and maintenance, or replacing aging equipment, paying the operator a good wage, or God forbid, maintaining needed insurance coverage to protect you and your vehicle. Do you want to be picked up by a tow truck with bald tires? How about the oil stain they leave in your driveway while loading your car?
4) Service Standards. The operator who wants to get every call by lowballing the price will be very busy. It may take 2 or more hours to get a tow, even when you are on the side of the freeway. It’s been said that you can get Cheap, Fast, or Good. Pick any two, because you can’t have all three. We aren’t the most expensive, by any means, but we choose to provide superior service for a fair price, than to endeavor to be the cheapest tow in OKC.
5) Ethics and Responsibility. Handling problems that may arise is important. Ignoring complaints and refusing to return calls is unacceptable. We believe that doing the right thing every chance you get will make you successful, even though it may cost you money in the short term. We work well with others, especially repair and body shops. We do what we say we will do, and when we say we will do it. If there is an unforeseen delay, we will let you know and keep you informed.
Pay attention to how people who you do business with handle problems or complaints. Think about how important that basic trust is for you. Consider that we carry DOUBLE the State required amount of insurance coverage on your vehicle when it is in our care, and that our storage lot is 100% indoors, with cameras and alarms.
Remember the commercial about the barber who had a cut rate chain haircut store open up across the street? They were advertising $6 haircuts, while he was getting a fair price of $12 or so. He put out a banner that said,“We Fix $6 Haircuts”, and in 5 months, the cheap store went out of business. American Eagle Towing started in 2002, and we are here for the long haul. We will still be providing exceptional service long after the other guy wears out his trucks and goes out of business.
Still want to go with“Two-buck Chuck in a Truck” to save $10 on your tow?
We operate this business up to a standard, not down to a price.
Mobile Battery Service Friday, September 30, 2011 at 9:45am
American Eagle Towing is now an authorized dealer of Interstate Batteries. This means that when you have a battery fail in the middle of the night, on a weekend, or any other time, you can call us and we can bring a brand new, fresh Interstate battery to your location, and install it in your vehicle. Interstate Battery is the best automotive battery made, PERIOD. They also have the longest warranty. In a poll of auto service professionals, Interstate Batteries were voted “Best Battery” by a 5-1 margin! As a factory authorized dealer, we can also handle warranty issues if needed. This is yet another reason to save our number in your cell phone! 405-948-0008
A Reminder – Protect yourself from illegal wreckers! Thursday, June 16th, 2011 at 10:30pm
Did you know that licensed towing companies are required to carry special liability insurance to protect your vehicle, and to run background checks on their employees? Just say no to illegal wreckers. Every licensed wrecker service has to carry a current copy of their wrecker license in each truck. ASK TO SEE THE LICENSE! Also look for the "G" or "AA" sticker in the corner of the windshield, and for DPS numbers on the sides of the truck. Illegal wreckers caught towing can be impounded, along with your car if they are hauling it. Also, LICENSED wreckers do not say "Not For Hire" on the side of the truck. It is against state law for an unlicensed wrecker to tow any vehicle that they do not own themselves. You can report illegal wreckers to Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Wrecker Services Division. Ensure that your vehicle is protected, and that the wrecker operator who comes to help you or your family is not a felon… or worse, a sex offender. Call a LICENSED wrecker service when you need a tow. Remember that LICENSING ensures that the wrecker service has insurance to protect your vehicle, and that they have done background checks on the driver - to protect you.
More Tornado Recoveries. Thursday, June 16th, 2011 at 9:52pm
The other day we were called out by an insurance company to tow a pickup that had hail and wind damage. We were told that there was a trailer that we would have to move in order to get the pickup out. They failed to mention that the trailer was a 32’ travel trailer that was on its side and sort of lying on the pickup truck. Here are some photos of us uprighting the travel trailer. These photos were emailed to us by the owner, and they didn’t include the wrecker we were using.
We lifted it just enough to free the pickup truck and to slide a strap under the rear of the travel trailer. Then we moved the pickup and rigged it the rest of the way for the uprighting.
Wrapping both sides and the roof with straps to hold it together as we perform the roll.
In this photo, it’s hard to see the rigging, but we have one line attached to the driver’s side spring hanger, and the other hooked to straps that completely encircle both side walls and the roof. This distributes the load so that nothing gets damaged any further.
Almost down, letting it down slowly. Unfortunately, the owner didn’t get any photos of the completed recovery. It looks very twisted, but the straps kept anything from being damaged any further.
Transporting Classic and Exotic Cars. Thursday, June 16th, 2011 at 10:30am
American Eagle Towing often has the privilege of towing and transporting classic and/or exotic cars. When you need classic car transportation, call us! We handle them with kid gloves, and we have plenty of insurance coverage to keep your vehicle protected. Here are some photos of vehicles that we have transported.
1972 Mustang Mach I, 351 Cleveland engine, 4 speed manual. Transported to Tulsa for an auction, then back to OKC when it didn’t sell. By the way, this car is still for sale. Contact us if you are interested, and we will put you in touch with the owner. We could even deliver it!
1968 Shelby GT500, 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed automatic. Another car we took to Tulsa and brought back a few days later. All original, not a restoration. This car is also for sale. Contact us, we know the owner.
1951 Ford Vicky Convertible, on the way to the Barrett Jackson auction.
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, also headed to Barrett Jackson.
1970's era Fiat Spider, to Barrett Jackson Auction.
Early 60's Chevy Impala, 100% original...NEVER RESTORED. A couple from The Netherlands bought this car from a man near Hinton, Oklahoma while they were visiting the USA, doing the Route 66 trip. They called us to transport it to Dallas, where it was to be loaded into a container for the trip by ship to Amsterdam. They met us in Dallas, and they got to drive it for a bit before it was loaded.
Piedmont F5 Tornado. Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 at 5:55pm
On May 24th, an F5 tornado passed through the far northwest part of the Oklahoma City Metro area. It destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed 10 people. We are now staying pretty busy recovering vehicles, some of which are completely destroyed.
In this blog entry, we will share two of the more interesting recoveries so far.
The first was in the Falcon Lake subdivision, near County Line Road and Waterloo. On May 31st, we were called out by one of the insurance companies who use us for towing and recoveries to get a 2008 Dodge Truck out of Falcon Lake. We responded with E-5, our medium duty conventional wrecker, and two experienced operators. We arrived on scene to find this:
120 feet from the shore, in about 6 feet of water, was the truck. It was lying on it's passenger side, and the driver side tires were sticking out of the water. With several members of Piedmont Fire Department on standby in case something went wrong, one of our operators changed into shorts and his boots, and headed out into the lake with a couple of 7000LB rated endless loops and 200’ of rope. Once the endless loops were hooked up to the front frame and the rear axle, the other operator hooked the rope to both winchlines so that the cables could be pulled out to the casualty.
Once everything was hooked up and the lines were drawn tight, our operator headed for shore. One of the firefighters shouted,“There’s a snake chasing you!” and sure enough, there was two snakes who had taken up residence in the Dodge. They were not very happy that we were disturbing their new home. Our operator managed to make it back to shore unharmed. Here’s a photo of one of the snakes.
Then the winching began. Working both lines, we first rolled the truck back onto its wheels, then semi-floated it to the shore. We then used the boom to lift the front of the truck over the tornado debris that was piled up at the shore. Once we got it out, we found that we had also recovered a riding lawnmower that was tangled in the rear bumper of the Dodge. With smiles on our faces, we informed the owner that there was no extra charge for recovering the lawnmower.
Once we separated the lawnmower and the truck, we repositioned our wrecker to get the Dodge on dollies so we could tow it back to OKC.
The second recovery on that same day was a motorhome that had been rolled over by the same tornado, about 2 miles southwest of the lake. Unfortunately, the owner of the motorhome decided to upright the unit himself with a pickup truck and a chain, and he collapsed the motorhome so badly that we would have to cut it apart to make it towable. Here's a video the I found on Youtube of what it looked like immediately after the storm, followed by photos of what we were left to work with. Pause the video at 0:08 to see the RV.
There was no way to tow this intact, so after consulting the insurance adjuster, we cut the wiring and plumbing that held the body to the chassis, and winched the roof away from the chassis. After securing the load to the chassis, we towed the chassis without the top.
There’s a lot more where these came from. We are just now getting orders for recoveries from the Chickasha – Newcastle F4 tornado.
Edmond Touch A Truck. Saturday, May 13th, 2011 at 7:25pm
Today we participated in Edmond’s 4th annual Touch A Truck event. This is a fundraiser that the Edmond Moms put together to raise money for the Oklahoma Food Bank. The way it works is that different companies and government organizations bring trucks, ambulances, fire apparatus, police cars, etc and little kids get to come and climb in all of them and check them out.
We took 2 wreckers, a rollback, and our service vehicle so that these kids could see towing equipment up close and personal. We laid out almost all of the recovery equipment in front of each wrecker, and this generated quite a few questions from kids and parents alike. We talked a lot about safety, capacities of different pieces of equipment, Oklahoma’s move over law, and even about careers in towing.
The biggest hit by far was the Medium Duty wrecker, since it had an air seat and an air horn. We really enjoyed seeing the looks of surprise when we would tell a kid,“Push that little button right there”, and the air horn would sound.
Hopefully, the name on the doors of all the trucks will be remembered by a few of those attending when they are in the position to need help. Even if that isn’t the case, it was very rewarding to see our equipment not only bring out so many smiles, but some really good questions as well.
Service Saves The Day. Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at 4:40pm
Last night at about midnight, we received a call from someone who had a broken leaf spring on their cargo trailer. After asking several questions, we determined that they had a 16’ tandem axle cargo trailer which was loaded full of musical equipment (gross weight ~10,000LBS), and that they were about 3 hours away. Turns out that a band from Nashville called “Shirock” was traveling to Oklahoma City for a show at Classen School of Advanced Studies in OKC, but their trailer had broken east of Sallisaw, OK. We took our medium duty rollback and headed east.
On arrival, we found that they had blown a tire, taken out their trailer brake wiring, and completely broken one of their leaf springs. While the trailer was still hooked to their van, we winched the trailer backwards onto our 102” wide Hino rollback. We secured it to the bed with chains and straps, then lifted it off of the hitch on their van.
The band (and their equipment) made it to OKC by 7AM – in plenty of time to set up for their show. They unloaded the trailer, and we took it to Trailer Marketing Inc to have the repairs made. The trailer was fixed, and returned just as they finished their show at Classen School.
Here are the photos of the trailer being loaded on the Hino.
How Can We Help You Today? Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 at 11:05am
Here’s another example of how our business never gets boring - Late yesterday afternoon we had a call to recover a Genie. For those who don’t know, a Genie is the brand name of a construction site manlift. This one was stuck in the mud at a church in northwest OKC. The challenge here is that this machine not only weighs around 20,000LBS, but that our truck had to be on asphalt to do the recovery. This particular asphalt was a church parking lot, and we couldn’t afford to damage the surface in any way. Our Medium Duty Tow Operator used snatch blocks in each line to double the force, and the machine came right out of the hole that it was in. We were on scene in 15 minutes and had it back on the pavement in another 30.
Then today we picked up a 14’ box that had come off of a rental truck. Someone bought it for a storage shed at their home, and we delivered it to their home. We used the 102” wide rollback bed on our Hino, which has a capacity of 10,000 LBS.
Winched onto the bed and lifted up, and securing the front and rear with chains.
Chained down, straps over the top, and ready to roll. This also works for most storage sheds.
Something You Don’t See Every Day Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at 18:05pm
Village Police called us out to the scene of a car vs house accident. The residents were attending the OU game, and didn’t even know until they returned home. We extricated the vehicle, cleaned up the scene, helped the police secure the scene, then removed the vehicle from the property. This extrication was particularly challenging because the right rear wheel was hung on the concrete stem wall, and the car had to come out just a certain way to keep the garage from collapsing. We used two lines in order to control the car better. Here are the photos.
Some Medium Duty Tows Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 11:19pm
Thursday, we were called to go out near Seminole, OK to rescue an F450 with a cratered transmission. Our new Medium Duty took the call, and everything went smooth as could be. This tow wasn’t much of a test for the new truck. It didn’t even feel like there was anything back there.
Friday, we got a call to move a 24’ box truck across town. This truck and its load were a lot heavier than the F450. Even though it was right in the middle of rush hour, this tow went perfectly. The medium duty wrecker handled it with ease.
We are really excited about the possibilities for commercial truck towing that this new truck allows us to offer.
A new market: Medium Duty Towing Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 11:14am
American Eagle Towing recently added a medium duty conventional wrecker to our fleet. This gives us the ability to safely tow vehicles up to and including truck tractors, city delivery trucks, school buses, some motorhomes, and even small tractor trailers. Our truck is a crew cab. This allows us to carry more passengers as well as the vehicle that we are towing.
Two of our drivers have experience operating 50 ton heavy wreckers. We know how to properly hook up and tow commercial vehicles, and our truck is fully equipped with all of the tools needed to complete even challenging tow jobs.
Besides that, we think we have one of the most beautiful and unique wreckers in Oklahoma City. If you are a fleet manager of commercial trucks, call us at (405) 948-0008 so that we can discuss setting up an account for your business. Learning about your needs now will help us to give you better service when you need it!
Would you like to be our friend? Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at 9:04pm
Whether or not you are a customer of American Eagle Towing, we'd love it if you'd keep in touch with us. Fortunately, you don't have to worry about us spamming you or anything like that. We don't really post too often to Facebook, Twitter or even our own blog. We post just enough to be interesting and not just to keep search engines happy.
For instance, check out our Facebook page. We don't just post self-gratifying messages -- we post information that you may be interested in as well. And we welcome you to comment on our posts.
Anyway, if you'd like to hook-up, you can click any of the social networking icons on the home page of our website and associate with us, add us to your friends list or make us a favorite. We do the best we can to keep you updated on important issues without hammering you with senseless garbage. :)
Another Very Cool Tow! Thursday, April 9, 2010 at 8:30pm
Today, one of our drivers was waved down by a man in the middle of the left lane of northbound Western Ave, just north of I-240. He said he needed a tow off of the roadway because his rear differential had locked up. We wheel lifted the rear of the truck, and gently towed him to a nearby shop that he requested. Ok, so what was so special about this tow? Well, he had just left the paint booth…. but well, I guess you will have to look at the photos to get the“whole picture”.
Yes, it’s a 1935 Chevy Truck. Ready just in time for the car show. Too bad it’s disabled now. Here’s a closeup of the hookup.
Oklahoma’s Move Over Law Specifically Includes Tow Trucks! Thursday, March 13, 2010 at 12:30am
Every year, dozens of tow truck operators are killed while working on the side of the nation's roadways. Three times that many are injured. Tow trucks are equipped with all kinds of flashing lights to warn motorists and to protect the operators. A wrecker operator spends 10-15 minutes getting hooked up to a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of the highway. A lot of cars will pass in that length of time, and his exposure to danger is at it’s highest during this time.
Moving over on busy highways for tow trucks and emergency vehicles WILL save lives.
Police say some motorists drive like they've got blinders on. It's hoped that the new law (2008) will remind people to take the blinders off and watch what's going on around them.
The highway patrol says they will start looking for motorists who don't pay attention to the law and start writing tickets. It can be costly -- a ticket can cost more than 200 dollars.
I-35 SB ramp to I-44 WB Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:32pm
Today I received some photos of an accident that we worked on February 2nd. The van was parked on the shoulder of I-35 SB when the Jeep came along and hit the van due to inattention. As you can see in the photos, it tore the conversion van completely open. It just so happened that there were a large amount of personal possessions stored in the van. Most of these things were old documents and black and white photos from the 1930s through the 1970s. These things were scattered over 2 lanes, the shoulder and the snow-covered ditch of SB I-35.
It took our driver and the driver from the other wrecker service 2 hours to clean up this mess, because we were trying to preserve the documents and photos as best we could. These photos were taken by OHP Trooper Terrell.
Driving in Stealth Mode Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 3:30am
Today while it was overcast and drizzling, did you drive with your headlights on? I mean, you can see just fine, so you don’t need your headlights, right? Wrong.
Yes, one purpose of headlights is to light up the road in front of you when it’s dark outside, but another that is equally important is to make sure that you are seen by others. Next time that you are driving in the rain or fog, take a minute to notice the difference in visibility between the cars with and without headlights turned on. It is really hard to see certain colors of cars in your rear view mirror in these weather conditions. Grey and white cars almost become invisible in the spray from the road.
Many states have a law requiring headlights to be on when the wipers are in use. Oklahoma does not, but this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do whatever you reasonably can to make sure that others can see you. Please turn on your headlights when visibility is limited by anything, including rain, fog and smoke. Please let us see you on the highway so that we can help you to remain safe.
The Christmas Eve 2009 Blizzard Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 6:40pm
Our trucks were out in the blizzard helping everyone who we could help. From the beginning of the storm, our drivers worked for more than 36 hours straight, then slept for a few hours and went at it again. We were operating at maximum capacity, but still could not respond to every call that came in. From what we understand, every wrecker service in OKC was in the same boat.
We would try to respond to a customer's call, but couldn't drive anywhere without being flagged down by someone who was stuck in their car. One driver took 5 hours to travel 2 miles on Lake Hefner Parkway due to all the people wanting to be winched out. We winched out a 4x4 SUV that didn't slide off in the ditch, but instead got drifted in after being stuck in traffic.
What did we learn from this storm? That no towing service can respond to all calls in a disaster like this one. That motorists need to be prepared to wait in their cars for a long time to be rescued. That many people are sadly unprepared for winter weather. A simple commute home from work has the potential to turn deadly in a storm like this. Carry a warm coat. Fill up your car with gas before the storm arrives. Your running engine might be your only source of heat if you get stuck in a snow drift. Keep a small shovel of some kind in your trunk so that you can keep the snow cleared from around your exhaust. Do not abandon your car to walk into the storm! Drink lots of water, because the wind will dehydrate you quickly. Eat something, even if it's a candy bar. You need the energy to stay warm.
The most important thing that we all learned was that making our families wait until Sunday for Christmas in order to help others get home safe was 100% worth it.
Ok, you are broken down, and you've called us for help. Now what? Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:08pm
We offer response times that are second to none. However, while you are waiting for us to arrive, here are some things that you can do to keep you and your family safe from the hazards of the road.
1) Turn on your emergency flashers.
2) Try to move your vehicle to the right side of the road out of the direction of traffic. Stationing yourself on a divided highway's left side is extremely dangerous, but sometimes unavoidable. Do not leave if your vehicle stops in a traffic lane.
3) Move the vehicle as far away from traffic as you can. Try to get far enough that you obtain the space to open your door without stepping out into traffic, while also being visible enough, so that people can see you.
4) If you feel that you are in a dangerous situation, please inform our dispatcher so that we can call for law enforcement assistance. Sometimes, getting some extra flashing lights on the scene can make all the difference in the world.
Be prepared for problem situations.
1) Keep items in the vehicle such as flashlights, flares, blankets and a first-aid kit. Mobile phones in the vehicle are also the most valuable safety tool during breakdown situations.
2) Know where items are in the vehicle such as your jack, spare tire and other tools and how they function.
3) Regularly check the air pressure in your spare tire. Tires lose pressure over time, and the spare you don't think about will be flat when you need it most.
4) Program our number in your cell phone. 405-948-0008. Sign up for our VIP Program so that you will know who to call, and get the best possible rate.
Protect yourself from illegal wreckers! Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 1:56p
Did you know that licensed towing companies are required to carry special liability insurance to protect your vehicle, and to run background checks on their employees? Just say no to illegal wreckers. Every licensed wrecker service has to carry a current copy of their wrecker license in each truck. ASK TO SEE THE LICENSE! Also look for the "G" or "AA" sticker in the corner of the windshield, and for DPS numbers on the sides of the truck. Illegal wreckers caught towing can be impounded, along with your car if they are hauling it. Also, LICENSED wreckers do not say "Not For Hire" on the side of the truck. It is against state law for an unlicensed wrecker to tow any vehicle that they do not own themselves. You can report illegal wreckers to Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Wrecker Services Division. Ensure that your vehicle is protected, and that the wrecker operator who comes to help you or your family is not a felon or a sex offender. Call a LICENSED wrecker service when you need a tow. Remember that LICENSING ensures that the wrecker service has insurance - to protect your vehicle, and that they have done background checks on the driver - to protect you.