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Serving Martinez, CA and surrounding areas. (925) 723-9009
Stuck on I-680, blocked on a hillside street, or dealing with a breakdown at an industrial site - we dispatch the right truck for your situation, any time of day or night.
Martinez Heavy Duty Towing is a licensed and insured towing service based in Martinez, CA, covering 16 services across 12 cities in Contra Costa County and the East Bay. Whether you need a heavy duty recovery on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge corridor or roadside help on a side street, we send the right equipment for the job.
Semi down on I-680? We move big rigs, buses, and loaded trailers with the right equipment for the job.
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Vehicle off the road or blocking a lane? We clear the scene safely and get your car to a shop.
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Stuck in a ditch or wedged against a barrier? A wrecker boom and winch gets you out without new damage.
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Box truck or semi won't move? We dispatch equipment sized for your rig, not a truck built for cars.
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Fleet vehicle down mid-route? We minimize downtime and get your commercial vehicle to the right shop fast.
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Broken down in a dangerous spot? We respond around the clock and treat every call as urgent.
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All-wheel drive or low-clearance vehicle? A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the ground during transport.
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Stranded at 2 a.m.? We are available every hour of every day, including holidays and weekends.
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Stuck in mud, sand, or off the road? A winch-out gets you back on pavement without a tow.
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Managing a fleet in Contra Costa County? We offer priority response and account options for commercial operators.
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Excavator or generator down at a job site? We move heavy equipment with proper rigging and permits.
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Dead battery, flat tire, or locked out? Fast roadside help so you are back on the road without a full tow.
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Need your vehicle moved across the state? Long-distance towing with secure loading and reliable delivery.
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Law enforcement requested a tow? We respond to police and CHP dispatches across the Contra Costa corridor.
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Vehicle needs a safe place while you sort out repairs or insurance? Secure, monitored storage available.
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Box truck or step van too big for a car tow, too small for heavy duty? Medium duty is exactly the right fit.
Learn MoreWhen you call, tell dispatch your exact location - mile marker, cross street, or landmark - plus your vehicle type and what happened. The more detail you give, the faster dispatch can match the right truck and crew to your job. You will have an estimated arrival time before you hang up.
When the crew arrives, they walk the scene first - checking the ground, the vehicle's position, any hazards, and the safest rigging approach. This is not a delay; it is how a professional recovery protects your vehicle. The operator explains the plan to you before any work begins.
The vehicle is secured, moved to your chosen destination - a shop, a yard, or a storage facility - and you receive documentation of the work and charges. For commercial customers, this is also when to ask about fleet account setup so the next call is even faster.
We carry full licensing and insurance for towing and recovery work in California. Every job - from a passenger car tow to a heavy rig recovery on I-680 - is covered.
Breakdowns do not follow a schedule. We dispatch around the clock, 365 days a year. When you call at 2 a.m. on a Sunday, a real dispatcher picks up.
We know the I-680 corridor, the Benicia-Martinez Bridge approaches, the industrial roads near the refineries, and the hillside streets where a standard tow truck struggles to reach.
We give you a clear picture of the cost before any work begins. No guessing, no surprise charges at drop-off. If the estimate changes, we tell you why before we continue.
Questions before you commit? Contact us or call (925) 723-9009 and we will answer straight.
"My semi broke down on I-680 near the bridge and they had a rig there within the hour. The operator walked me through everything before touching the truck, and it got to the shop without any new damage. Exactly what you need when you are trying to save a delivery window."
Darren M., Concord - Heavy duty towing
"My car went off a hillside street in Martinez during a rain storm - completely off the road and down an embankment. The wrecker crew knew exactly how to rig it and had it back on pavement in about 45 minutes. I was impressed by how calm and organized they were."
Sandra K., Martinez - Wrecker service
"Called at midnight after an accident on Highway 4. They answered immediately, gave me an honest arrival estimate, and the driver coordinated with the officer on scene so I did not have to manage anything. Knowing where my car was going before the truck left made a huge difference."
Trevor A., Antioch - Accident recovery
We respond within 1 business day to every inquiry submitted here, and there is no obligation to proceed. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate and confirm the details of your situation.
(925) 723-9009Martinez Heavy Duty Towing is based in Martinez, CA and covers 12 cities across Contra Costa County, including Concord, Walnut Creek, Antioch, and Richmond. Most locations are reachable within the same response window - call dispatch to confirm coverage for your area.
A standard tow truck built for passenger cars cannot safely move a loaded box truck or semi-trailer. The moment your vehicle exceeds the equipment's rated capacity, you risk frame damage and a second trip with the right rig. The American Trucking Associations provides resources on vehicle weight classifications at trucking.org.
A car down an embankment or on a steep grade cannot simply be towed - it needs to be winched back to solid ground first. The boom angle, rigging points, and soil stability all change the plan. Using a flatbed on an uneven slope often makes the situation worse, not better.
California regulates non-consensual towing rates - tows ordered by law enforcement or from private property. Local jurisdictions including Contra Costa County can set their own caps on top of state rules. The California Department of Motor Vehicles publishes consumer rights information for towed vehicle owners at dmv.ca.gov.
If your vehicle is on the shoulder and it is safe to stay inside, do so with your seatbelt on and hazard lights flashing. On high-speed roads like I-680, a narrow shoulder means standing outside is sometimes the more dangerous option. If law enforcement is on scene, follow their instructions.
A rolled vehicle needs to be righted with controlled rigging before it can be transported - you cannot load an overturned car onto a flatbed. This requires a wrecker with a boom and an operator trained in recovery rigging. Not every towing company has this equipment or training.
Loads that exceed standard width, height, or weight limits require a permit from the California Department of Transportation before they can move on public roads. A qualified towing provider handles permit coordination as part of the job, but it can add time - especially after business hours. The California Department of Transportation covers permit requirements at dot.ca.gov.
Martinez Heavy Duty Towing is a licensed and insured towing service company based in Martinez, CA, serving 12 cities across Contra Costa County since 2020. We operate under California towing licensing requirements and carry full commercial insurance for every job.
Our operators hold recognized training certifications in heavy recovery and vehicle rigging. That matters when your equipment is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and you need someone who knows how to move it without causing additional damage.
We offer 16 towing and recovery services, from passenger car roadside assistance to heavy duty semi recovery on the I-680 corridor. Every job gets the same careful approach whether it is 10 a.m. on a Tuesday or 3 a.m. on a holiday.
Learn more about usIf your vehicle is off the road, on its side, or in a spot a flatbed cannot reach, a wrecker with a boom and winch is the right call. A flatbed is ideal for vehicles that can be driven or rolled onto a platform.
After-hours, weekend, and holiday calls typically cost more than standard business-hour tows. This is standard practice in the industry. Knowing this upfront helps you make an informed decision when you call.
Daily storage fees start the moment your vehicle arrives at the yard. Ask the towing company for the daily rate, the facility address, and what you need to bring to release it. Acting quickly keeps the bill manageable.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publishes guidance on vehicle safety and roadside situations at nhtsa.gov. Ready to talk through your situation? Call (925) 723-9009 now and we will help you figure out exactly what you need.
Martinez is the county seat of Contra Costa County, sitting on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait in the East Bay. With a population of around 37,000, it is a rooted, established community with a long history of homeowners and businesses who take their property seriously. The City of Martinez includes everything from the historic downtown and the John Muir National Historic Site to the working Martinez Marina along the waterfront and the quieter roads of Alhambra Valley to the west.
The city is not flat. Residential streets climb from the Carquinez Strait waterfront up into rolling hills, and many properties sit on sloped lots with retaining walls and steep driveways. I-680 runs just east of the city, and the Benicia-Martinez Bridge is one of the busiest freight and commuter crossings in the East Bay. State Route 4, running east through the industrial corridor toward Pittsburg and Antioch, carries a steady mix of commercial trucks and commuters every day. The area around the waterfront also hosts major refinery and petrochemical operations, which means tanker trucks and heavy equipment haulers are regular users of local roads. The city's Wikipedia entry covers this industrial and geographic history in detail.
All of this makes Martinez a demanding environment for any towing service. The hills require wrecker capability. The industrial corridors require heavy duty rigs. The bridge and freeway approaches require operators who know how to work in active traffic lanes. We have been serving Martinez and the surrounding Contra Costa area since 2020, and we know every part of it - from the hillside streets above downtown to the industrial roads along the waterfront.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Martinez Heavy Duty Towing
Martinez Heavy Duty Towing dispatches around the clock across Martinez and all of Contra Costa County - call now and we will get the right truck moving.