Flatbed Towing at a glance
- What is flatbed towing?
- Transport on a flatbed (rollback) truck, with the whole vehicle carried off the road rather than towed on two wheels.
- When would you need it?
- Whenever a vehicle should not roll: all-wheel-drive, electric and hybrid vehicles, low-clearance and luxury cars, motorcycles, collision-damaged vehicles, and anything with a seized wheel or drivetrain.
- Which vehicles does it cover?
- Passenger cars, SUVs, EVs, classic and exotic cars, motorcycles and light trucks. Larger vehicles use our medium and heavy-duty equipment instead.
- Where is it available?
- Ottawa and surrounding communities, with long-distance flatbed transport available across Ontario.
- What determines the price?
- Flatbed is quoted on the call based on vehicle, distance and loading conditions. Local towing starts at $120.
- How do you book it?
- Call (613) 869-2323 and tell dispatch the make and model so the right flatbed is sent.

Move your Vehicle in one of our Ottawa Flatbed Tow Trucks!
Everyone faces car trouble at one point in time, but when your specialized vehicle breaks down and needs to be taken for service, most often the best way to get there is by using a flatbed towing service. Hiring flatbed towing for your car will ensure that there is no additional wear and tear during transport, which will also increase your peace of mind. A lot of towing companies only employ traditional wreckers, however, Canadian Towing Service has a range of flatbeds in our fleet to suit the various needs of all our local customers. We offer light duty decks that are suitable for regular sized cars, up to 20 thousand pound decks that are able to easily transport medium duty trucks or vehicles. In the Ottawa area, we on one of the only premier companies that offer zero-degree flatbeds for both commercial and private customers. With our zero-degree flatbed option, our deck lowers completely to the ground which allows your car to be pushed or driven on the bed without the need for awkward inclines.
Have your car towed with peace of mind!
With Canadian Towing Service, you can call us for a flatbed tow for your automobile any time of the day, and any day of the week. Flatbed towing is the best way to transport electric cars, exotic cars, heavy-duty cars, classics, or even performance cars and trucks. Flatbed towing is not only for specialized vehicles. Anyone can have car trouble, and it can happen anywhere, leaving you stranded on the side of the road. If your car has broken down, gotten in a fender bender, or otherwise become disabled, we are happy to send out one of our flatbed wreckers to move your car to safety, all at a rate that is easy on the wallet. Canadian Towing Service specializes in prompt, reasonably priced roadside towing services to help provide solutions for whatever car problems you may be facing. Our company has a comprehensive range of services from 24-hour emergency roadside assistance to flatbed towing. Canadian Towing Service is committed to serving the great people of Ottawa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a flatbed tow?
Using a flatbed instead of a tow truck allows us to remove cars from the road without relying on the wheels of the car being towed. This is a great option for electric car towing because electric cars cannot be towed with wheels on the ground.