Flatbed pickup towing loads your entire truck onto a flat trailer bed, with all four wheels off the road for the whole trip. This is the safest method for pickups with drivetrain damage, all-wheel drive systems that can't be towed on wheels, low ground clearance, or any situation where you don't want additional wear or risk added to a truck that's already having problems.
This is the right call when your pickup has transmission, axle, or drivetrain damage that makes wheel-lift towing risky, when you're towing a lifted or lowered truck where ground clearance or suspension geometry makes wheel-lift impractical, when the truck has all-wheel or four-wheel drive and the drivetrain can't safely handle two wheels rolling while two are lifted, or simply when you want the most protective option available for a longer tow or a truck you don't want additional strain put on.
We back the flatbed trailer into position and lower the bed to ground level, then winch or drive the pickup onto the deck depending on whether it can move under its own power. We secure the truck with multiple tie-down points at the wheels and frame, checking that everything is tight before raising the bed back to travel position. Because the entire vehicle rides above the road, there's no wear on tires, drivetrain, or suspension during transport, which matters most for trucks already dealing with mechanical issues or for higher-value and classic pickups where extra care is worth it.
Cost is generally comparable to or slightly higher than wheel-lift towing given the additional loading time and equipment, with distance being the primary factor. Trucks in Portland, OR with significant damage or all-wheel drive systems often need this method regardless of distance, since it's the only truly safe option in those situations.
Give your truck the safest ride to the shop. Call (661) 426-2386 for flatbed towing.
