Flatbed Towing in Fort Collins, Greeley and Northern Colorado
Some vehicles require all four wheels to be immobilized when being transported. All-wheel-drive SUVs, lowered cars, classics, EVs and anything with a damaged axle travel best fully off the ground. Choice Towing & Recovery runs flatbed tow trucks out of Fort Collins and Greeley 24 hours a day, and every one of them is set up to load your vehicle carefully and haul it level from pickup to drop-off. Call 970-482-0159 to schedule a flatbed or get one headed your way now.
Why a Flatbed Is Often the Right Call
A flatbed, sometimes called a rollback or car carrier, has a bed that tilts and slides back to the ground. Your vehicle is winched or driven up onto the deck and secured, so all four wheels ride on the truck instead of the road. That has real advantages:
- No drivetrain wear. All-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles can be damaged if towed with some wheels turning. A flatbed avoids that entirely.
- Safer for damaged vehicles. After a wreck, a bent wheel or broken suspension cannot roll. On a flatbed it does not have to.
- Less risk to low bodywork. Front splitters, side skirts and long overhangs stay clear of the road.
- Better for long trips. Highway miles on I-25 or US-34 are easier on a vehicle that is riding, not rolling.
When you call, dispatch asks about the make, model, drivetrain and condition so the right truck is sent the first time.
Vehicles We Haul on Our Flatbeds
Our flatbeds carry nearly anything that fits on the deck:
- Daily drivers, sedans, minivans and crossovers
- AWD and 4x4 SUVs and pickups, including duallies
- Luxury, exotic and high-performance cars
- Classic, antique and collector vehicles
- Electric and hybrid vehicles
- Low-clearance cars and kit cars
- Motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles (see motorcycle towing)
- Small equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts and skid steers (see equipment hauling)
If you are not sure your vehicle is a fit, call and ask. We would rather talk it through than show up with the wrong truck.
Soft-Strap Securement for Valuable Vehicles
For luxury, exotic and classic cars, Choice Towing backs its work with a soft-strap towing guarantee. Soft straps wrap the wheels instead of hooking to the frame or suspension, which keeps chains and hooks away from painted surfaces, aluminum control arms and custom wheels. Low cars get loaded slowly at a shallow angle so the nose clears the deck. If you own something that took years to build or restore, we treat it accordingly.
Common Reasons People Call for a Flatbed
Breakdowns. A failed transmission on Harmony Road, a dead EV in a Loveland parking lot, or a car that will not start in a CSU lot at the end of the semester.
Accidents. Wrecked vehicles usually ride a flatbed to the body shop. See accident recovery.
Shop-to-shop moves. Getting a vehicle from one repair shop to another, or from the dealer to a specialty shop.
Purchases and sales. Picking up a project car you bought in Windsor or delivering one you sold in Berthoud.
Storage moves. Moving a classic in and out of winter storage, or getting a non-running vehicle off your property.
Flatbed Towing Across Larimer and Weld County
We dispatch flatbeds from Fort Collins and from our Greeley location, which keeps us close to both sides of I-25. That covers Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Johnstown, Milliken, Severance, Berthoud, Laporte, Bellvue and the smaller towns out on US-85 and US-287. We also go up into the foothills, including Masonville, Glen Haven, Drake and Livermore. Mountain roads like US-34 in Big Thompson Canyon and US-287 north of Laporte take more time, and dispatch will tell you what to expect.
Local and Long-Distance Flatbed Service
Most flatbed calls are local: a few miles across Fort Collins or a run down I-25 to a dealership in Loveland. We also handle scheduled long-distance flatbed transport across Colorado and out of state. If you are moving a car to Denver, Cheyenne or farther, see our long-distance towing page and call for a free quote.
Flatbeds and Colorado Weather
Winter changes how we load. Snow-packed driveways in Wellington, icy apartment lots near campus and slush on the I-25 frontage roads all make a vehicle harder to winch straight onto the deck. Our operators take the extra minutes to clear a path, set the bed at the right angle and check every strap before pulling onto the highway. In summer, the bigger concern is heat and hail. If a storm is moving across the plains toward Greeley, tell dispatch, and we will try to get your classic or freshly painted car loaded and moving before it hits.
How to Prepare for a Flatbed Pickup
A little preparation keeps the pickup quick:
- Have your keys ready. If the keys are lost, tell dispatch, since it changes how we load the vehicle.
- Clear out valuables and anything loose in the cargo area.
- Let us know about low ground clearance, aftermarket body kits or a dead battery.
- Make sure the vehicle is reachable. Tight parking garages and gated lots can be handled, but we need to know ahead of time.
- Confirm the destination address and whether someone will be there to receive the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my all-wheel-drive car need a flatbed?
In most cases, yes. Many AWD manufacturers recommend towing with all four wheels off the ground. A flatbed is the safest way to protect the transfer case and drivetrain.
Can you put a car with no keys on a flatbed?
Usually. We can winch a vehicle onto the deck without keys in many cases, but locked steering or a parking brake changes the job. Tell dispatch so we bring the right gear.
Do you flatbed electric vehicles?
Yes. Most EV makers advise against towing with the drive wheels on the ground, so a flatbed is the standard way we move them.
Can I ride along in the tow truck?
Ask dispatch when you call. Passenger space depends on the truck and the situation.
How do you figure the cost of a flatbed tow?
Cost depends on the vehicle, distance and conditions. Our towing rates page explains what we ask, and dispatch can give you a quote over the phone.
Request a Flatbed
For flatbed towing anywhere in Fort Collins, Greeley and Northern Colorado, call 970-482-0159. We dispatch 24/7, and our Send Location page lets us see exactly where you are.
