ZERO-CONTACT ROLLBACK TRANSPORT

Professional Flatbed Towing Services

Protect your vehicle's drivetrain, suspension, and bodywork with full-bed carrier transport. The safest method for all-wheel drive, luxury, electric, and lowered vehicles.

Service Overview

Modern vehicle engineering—especially in all-wheel drive (AWD), four-wheel drive (4WD), and electric vehicles (EVs)—requires that all four wheels remain stationary during transport. Dragging driven wheels on the pavement can cause severe transfer case wear and transmission destruction.

Flatbed towing rests the entirety of your vehicle securely atop a flat, heavy-duty steel carrier deck. By eliminating road friction and debris contact, flatbed towing ensures complete peace of mind from pickup to destination.

When You Need Flatbed Towing

  • All-Wheel Drive (AWD) & 4x4 Vehicles: Crucial to protect differentials and sensitive transfer cases.
  • Electric Vehicles (EVs): Most EVs cannot be towed with rolling wheels due to permanent-magnet motor drag and regenerative resistance.
  • Lowered, Sports & Exotic Cars: Eliminates steep angle scrapes with ultra-low approach rollback beds.
  • Severe Collision or Missing Wheels: When missing or damaged suspension components prevent standard rolling.

What to Expect During Transport

The flatbed deck is hydraulically tilted and extended to ground level. If the vehicle is operational, it is gently driven onto the deck. If disabled, a variable-speed hydraulic winch pulls the vehicle up using non-marring recovery straps attached strictly to factory recovery points.

Once in position, heavy-duty nylon 8-point wheel basket straps fasten each tire directly to the steel deck grating. The car's chassis rests on its own suspension system, absorbing bumps during highway transit exactly as it was designed to do.

Equipment & Carrier Specs

  • Commercial 21-Foot Steel Rollbacks: Accommodates full-size crew cab pickups, large SUVs, and extended wheelbase sedans.
  • Race Ramps & Low-Angle Approaches: Specialty extensions specifically for low front splitters and aftermarket ground effects.
  • Zero-Chain Contact: Premium polyester webbing straps keep metal away from alloy rims and painted panels.

Our Flatbed Process

STEP 01

Dispatch Unit

We dispatch a dedicated flatbed hauler based on your vehicle specifications.

STEP 02

Hydraulic Tilt

Carrier bed slides back and lowers flush with the pavement.

STEP 03

Wheel Harnessing

Vehicle secured across all 4 wheels with soft-weave industrial straps.

STEP 04

Clean Unloading

Safe rollback unloading at your specified dealership or address.

Flatbed Towing FAQ

Is flatbed towing safer than traditional towing?
Yes, for modern passenger vehicles, flatbed towing provides maximum safety. The car is elevated above road debris, potholes, and traffic hazards, with zero mechanical rotation of the transmission or tires.
Can your flatbed accommodate large full-size SUVs and trucks?
Yes, our 21-foot commercial deck flatbeds are rated for heavy payloads and can easily transport Suburban, Tahoe, Expedition, and F-250/350 class vehicles.

Need Flatbed Hauling Today?

Contact Long's Towing & Recovery for safe, damage-free rollback towing.