Flatbed tow truck operator fixing the car on platform
Flatbed tow truck operator securing a car to the platform

A flatbed tow truck is one of the most important vehicles for towing and roadside services. Specifically designed to easily load and tow small to large vehicles and equipment they area an essential tool for any towing company to do business.  At Reliable Guys Towing Service in Saint Louis Missouri, we love all our different tow trucks – from wreckers to wheel lift, they are made to handle a wide variety of towing application – but in terms of usefulness, our flat bed tow truck reigns supreme.

A Safer And Higher Quality Tow

There are many advantage to using a flatbed tow truck. One of the biggest is that it can save your car from damage due to the tow.  While other configurations require the operator to tow the vehicle with the two tire touching the road, a flatbed tow truck has a large platform that is level, which means that it will keep all of your vehicles tires off the road and the vehicle level during the tow.

Another big benefit of using a flatbed tow truck is that it is much safer for both you and your car. A standard tow truck, like a wrecker truck uses a sling to lift your car, which can often damage your car or even cause injuries to you or your passengers. A flatbed tow truck, on the other hand, will gently lift your car onto the platform and transport it safely to its destination.

One Versatile Tow Truck

One other big benefit of a flatbed tow truck is that it can transport various types and sizes of vehicles. A regular tow truck typically has its own specific style and size of car it transports, but a flatbed tow truck can be adapted to work with many different types of cars by changing the platform or padding around the hook.  With it’s large bed, it’s got plenty of room for additional equipment, including the all-powerful winch!

Call Reliable Guys For Your Flatbed Tow Truck Needs!

There are some other benefits to using a flatbed tow truck, but these are just a few of the main ones that most people find appealing. Flatbeds are also much safer and have better maneuverability than regular tow trucks, which makes them an ideal choice for many different types of car owners.

For all of your flatbed tow truck needs, contact Reliable Guys Towing Service today! We offer our St Louis Customers quality service at low prices. For more information on our services call (314) 325-1016 today – now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!


While flatbed tow trucks might be the Swiss-army knife of tow trucks, a winch is an equally valuable tool that can be used in a number of different roadside assistance capacities…