Long-distance towing is closer to vehicle transport than to emergency response. The vehicle may travel for hours, so decisions made before it's loaded matter far more than they do on a five-mile tow.
Step 1: The conversation
Before anything moves, we settle the details: the vehicle's year, make, model and condition; whether it rolls, steers and shifts; the exact pickup location; the destination address; and who will receive the vehicle there.
Step 2: Preparing the vehicle
- Remove valuables — the vehicle will be out of your hands for a while.
- Note existing damage so everyone starts from the same understanding.
- Make sure a key is available if the destination needs one.
- Confirm the destination can actually receive the vehicle when it arrives.
Step 3: Loading and securing
Securing for a long trip is stricter than for a short one. Straps and tie-down points are chosen for the vehicle, and low-clearance cars need a shallower approach angle to land without contact.
Step 4: The trip and the hand-off
Atlanta sits at the junction of I-75, I-85 and I-20, so most long tows start on one of them. Expect communication during the trip rather than after it, and a clear hand-off at the destination.
To arrange a long-distance tow from the Atlanta area, call (888) 780-0383.