North Dakota (ND) Interstate & Local Car Towing Services

Top Towing Services in ND

North Dakota spans nearly 70,700 square miles yet counts only about 780,000 residents, leaving long stretches of highway with few service stations or repair shops. According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, the state maintains roughly 86,000 miles of public roads—one of the highest miles‑per‑capita ratios in the United States. Winters routinely bring 40–50 inches of snow to the eastern half of the state, and wind‑chill readings can dip below –30 °F, conditions that can stall batteries in minutes and hide black ice beneath drifting snow. Oil‑field traffic in the west and year‑round farm work statewide add heavy loads to rural highways, raising the odds of breakdowns far from town. Reliable towing and professional car movers keep people, freight, and equipment moving despite these challenges.

Contacting a reliable company should be done sooner rather than later. You do not want to worry about being stuck on the side of the road. You also want to make sure you have your vehicle moved before a ticket is given for having it on the roadside too long.

One of the North Dakota towing companies will ask about the issues that your vehicle is having. Whether it is a mechanical issue, an accident, or a flat tire, you let them know the problem. They can bring the right tools needed for the job, so you do not have to worry about being stranded on the side of the road.

Why You Might Need a Tow in North Dakota

North Dakota’s wide‑open highways, rough oil‑field roads, and long winters create many situations where a tow truck or a car mover comes in handy:

• Breakdowns on rural highways. A failed water pump on US‑2 or a flat on I‑94 can leave you more than 60 miles from the next town.
• Accidents in bad weather. Black ice and white‑out blizzards often send cars into ditches; a winch‑out and flatbed get you back to town fast.
• Moving day. If you are relocating from Fargo to Williston—or out of state—a non‑running project car still has to make the trip.
• Auction or dealer pickups. Many buyers win cars at Bismarck auctions or online sales that are not ready to drive.
• College or military transfers. Students at UND or Airmen at Minot AFB sometimes need their second vehicle hauled home for summer break.
• Heavy farm or work rigs. Grain trucks, skid steers, and service bodies that exceed normal trailer limits call for a licensed heavy‑duty tow.

Knowing when to call a tow truck—and when to use a long‑haul car mover—saves time, money, and wear on your vehicle.

Local Tow vs. Interstate Car Mover

Tow trucks shine at short hops and tricky recoveries. Car movers load once, secure the vehicle for highway speeds, and deliver door‑to‑door across many states without extra mileage on your odometer.

Rules That Matter in ND

• Weight limits. A tow vehicle must weigh at least as much as the disabled vehicle it pulls, and tandem axles may not exceed 34,000 lb without a permit.
• Supplemental brakes. North Dakota follows the common 3,000 lb rule—trailers over that mark need their own brakes.
• Commercial licensing. Drivers who haul for pay must hold the correct class of CDL and meet medical card rules set by the NDDOT.

A reputable service will show proof of insurance and the NDDOT or USDOT number on the truck door.

Insurance Enterprises

You can get a policy through your agency. Your insurer often covers roadside assistance and costs. If you contact your insurance carrier, they may write you a check to pay the price of the tow.

Types of Tow Trucks You Will See in ND

• Wheel‑lift – Quick for city calls, good up to half‑ton pickups.
• Flatbed rollback – Keeps all four wheels off the road; safest for AWD, luxury, or low‑clearance cars.
• Heavy‑duty wrecker – 25‑ton or 35‑ton units that handle buses, semis, or fully loaded farm trucks.
• Integrated boom – Combines a crane‑style arm and wheel‑lift for complex recoveries on ice‑slick ditches.

Ask which style the dispatcher is sending so you know your car will fit.

Agencies Listing

Ace Recovery

910 Industrial Dr

Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 258-0451

http://www.ace24towing.com/

Dakota Towing Inc

2031 Lovett Ave

Bismarck, ND 58504

(701) 223-8245

https://www.dakotatowing.com/

Hook's Towing and Recovery

605 13th St NW

Mandan, ND 58554

(701) 425-8112

http://hookstowingnd.com/

How Car Movers Help Beyond Towing

• Lower mileage. Your odometer stays where it is.
• Fuel savings. No need to burn gas driving two cars.
• Time savings. Fly to your new home and have the car arrive later.
• Added protection. Multi‑million‑dollar cargo policies back every load.
• Multiple vehicles. A single truck can haul up to nine cars—handy for families or dealerships.

Where A‑1 Auto Transport Fits In

We keep a small fleet of rollbacks in Fargo and Bismarck for short calls and partner with licensed heavy‑duty towers statewide. For longer hauls—say, Minot to Dallas—we load your car on an interstate carrier, track it with GPS, and cover it with full cargo insurance. Our goal is simple: give you a clear price, a realistic pickup window, and steady updates while your vehicle is on the move.

If you need a quick tow across town, call one of the local outfits above. If you need that same car delivered a thousand miles away, reach out to A‑1 Auto Transport at 1-888-230-9116 for a free quote and we will take it from there.