New Orleans' dense street grid and elevated freeway corridors create a steady demand for extraction work. Vehicles caught mid-span on the I-10 overpass, engine failures in the Warehouse District heat island, and breakdowns on the narrow approaches to the Crescent City Connection. We dispatch flatbeds and service trucks across Orleans Parish for jump-starts, tire swaps, lockouts, fuel drops, and full tows to your chosen shop or home. Every call is assigned a real-time window; we confirm crew availability the moment you phone, then route based on your exact location and the vehicle's condition. Whether you're stalled at a downtown intersection or stranded on a highway shoulder, our operators coordinate safe, efficient recovery throughout the city.
A tow is priced from two parts: the call-out, and the loaded distance. You'll be quoted both on the phone from your pickup and drop-off before a truck is dispatched — no arrival-time promise, and nothing added on arrival.
What moves it: how far the vehicle travels loaded, whether it rolls or needs winching, its size, and the time of day. The figure is confirmed before the truck rolls.
| Item | Indicative (USD) |
|---|---|
| Hook-up (call-out) | $50-$150 |
| Per-mile beyond local zone | $2.50-$7.00 |
| After-hours / accident surcharge | +$25-$50 or +15% to +50% |
Indicative local ranges (USD) from current market research — not a fixed quote.
Breakdowns, accident recovery and transport — flatbed or wheel-lift to suit the vehicle and its condition.
Including loaded tradie vehicles — weight declared on the phone so the right truck is dispatched first time.
Strapped and transported on the correct cradle — not improvised on a car deck.
Weight and condition are declared on the phone so the right truck is dispatched first time — no wasted call-out.
Honesty saves everyone a wasted call-out: vehicles over the truck's rated capacity, heavy recovery needing a rotator crane, vehicles in police-controlled accident scenes until released, and basement parking lots below the truck's clearance — we say so on the phone rather than after a wasted trip.
Location, vehicle, condition, drop-off — you get the full price on the phone.
The right truck for the job, with your acceptance recorded first.
Photographed at pickup and drop-off; the receipt covers the agreed figure, nothing added.
A realistic window, not an arrival-time promise — the price is agreed before the truck rolls.
Flat battery, flat tire or locked out — some jobs don't need a tow at all. Roadside assistance New Orleans handles jump-starts, tire changes and lockouts as its own service.
When a vehicle won't go into neutral—often due to transmission failure or electrical issues—operators use skates or dollies to position the drive wheels so the car can be loaded safely. Flatbed towing is typically preferred in these situations because the entire vehicle is lifted clear of the road, eliminating the need to roll it. This approach protects the drivetrain and prevents further damage during transport through the city.
If your vehicle is drivable and you have a preferred repair shop, the driver can take it there directly. When the car is undriveable or you don't have a preference, it's usually transported to a secure tow yard or impound facility while you arrange insurance claims and repairs. Police-initiated tows after incidents may go to a designated impound lot, so confirm the exact address and operating hours with the operator or dispatch before leaving the scene.
Membership plans typically cover a set number of annual tows and services for a flat fee, which makes sense if you drive older vehicles, commute daily on the area's 126 miles of freeway, or park on the street where battery and tire trouble is more common. Paying per call-out gives you flexibility if breakdowns are rare but can cost significantly more each time. Compare your driving habits and vehicle age to decide which offers better value over a year.
Move your vehicle to the shoulder or a parking lot if it's safe to do so, turn on hazard lights, and stay inside with seat belts fastened if traffic is moving nearby. In hot weather—New Orleans sees around six days above 95 °F each summer—crack a window, drink water, and avoid overheating while you wait. If you're on a busy highway or feeling unsafe, lock the doors and wait for the operator to arrive rather than standing outside.
Flatbed trucks are common for luxury cars, all-wheel-drive vehicles, and anything with transmission or steering problems; the entire car rides on the bed. Wheel-lift or hook tows work for lighter breakdowns when two wheels stay on the pavement. Given the urban highway focus here, flatbeds dominate because they're faster to load in live traffic lanes and protect drivetrains. Some operators also carry dollies to convert a two-wheel tow into a four-wheel lift when needed.