Heavy Towing Services in Barrie, Collingwood, North Bay, Newmarket, Owen Sound & Bracebridge
Heavy Towing You Can Rely On
You depend on your trucks to keep your business moving, and when the unexpected happens, you need help fast. Since 1941, Lewis Motors has been a trusted name in the trucking industry, providing professional heavy duty towing services that treat your investment like it’s our own. With a fleet of three heavy tow trucks, plus specialized equipment, we’re equipped for commercial truck towing of every kind, from roadside breakdowns and tractor-trailer tows to major heavy recovery operations.
Why Choose Lewis Motors for Heavy Towing?
Lewis delivers reliable heavy towing services backed by experience, equipment, and a commitment to customer care.
Proven Expertise Since 1941
Over 80 years serving the trucking industry with trusted, professional heavy towing.
Full Range of Equipment
From heavy tow trucks to float trucks, we’re equipped for every job.
Fast Emergency Response
Available on short notice for urgent recovery and roadside service.
Wide Service Area
Serving local Ontario communities and long-distance routes in Barrie, Collingwood, Newmarket, North Bay, Owen Sound, Bracebridge and surrounding area.
Full-Service Heavy Tow Fleet
With a full-service fleet that includes heavy tow trucks with up to a 50-ton lift, covered flatbeds, and 48' float trucks, we have the equipment and expertise to handle even the toughest jobs. Our fleet is equipped to handle a wide range of heavy-duty towing and recovery needs, including:
Heavy truck towing for tractor-trailers, semi trucks, straight trucks and buses
Commercial truck towing for fleets and owner-operators
Heavy recovery and accident towing: we take on all recovery work, from rollovers to load shifts
Winching and roadside assistance
Tractor swaps and trailer lifts & moving
Float and flatbed transport for construction equipment and machinery
Local and Long-Distance Heavy Towing Ontario
Whether you need a short tow across town or a long-haul recovery across provinces, Lewis Heavy Towing has you covered. We proudly serve Ontario and beyond, with routes spanning:
Central Ontario: Highway 400, Highway 11, Highway 26 and Highway 404 through Barrie, Collingwood, Newmarket, Owen Sound and Bracebridge
401 Corridor: Montreal, Kingston, Oshawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Windsor, and Sarnia
Northern Ontario: Barrie, Orillia, Huntsville, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay
Heavy Duty Towing Near You in Central & Northern Ontario
Lewis Motors’ heavy towing division covers the same communities our six dealerships serve. Whether your truck is down in Collingwood, Barrie, Newmarket, North Bay, Owen Sound or Bracebridge, one call reaches a heavy tow operator who knows the local highways and where the nearest repair shop is. One dispatch number serves all six locations, day or night: 705-725-3223.
Heavy Towing in Collingwood
Serving Collingwood, Blue Mountain, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Thornbury and the south Georgian Bay area along Highway 26 and Highway 124. From transport trucks to construction equipment and motorcoaches, our heavy duty towing crews handle breakdowns, recoveries and equipment moves across the Collingwood area. Lewis Motors Collingwood is at 40 South Service Rd., with parts and service on site for repairs after the tow.
Heavy Towing in Barrie
Covering Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, Alliston, Orillia and the Highway 400 and Highway 11 corridors through Simcoe County. Our Barrie-area heavy towing handles tractor-trailers, straight trucks and heavy equipment, whether it’s a breakdown on the 400 or a recovery on a rural county road. Lewis Motors Barrie at 76 Mapleview Dr. West has a full parts and service department, so your truck can go straight from the hook to the shop.
Heavy Towing in Newmarket
Serving Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford, East Gwillimbury, Keswick and York Region along Highway 404, Highway 400 and Highway 9. Commercial truck towing for the fleets running between the GTA and cottage country, plus heavy recovery and winching when a rig leaves the road. Lewis Motors Newmarket is located at 22 Bales Drive West in Sharon, just off Highway 404.
Heavy Towing in North Bay
Covering North Bay, Callander, Powassan, Sturgeon Falls, Mattawa and the Highway 11 and Highway 17 corridors through Nipissing. Long-distance heavy towing to and from Sudbury, Timmins and the rest of Northern Ontario, with 48′ float trucks for equipment moves. Lewis Motors North Bay is at 19 Hewitt Drive.
Heavy Towing in Owen Sound
Serving Owen Sound, Meaford, Wiarton, Hanover, Port Elgin and Grey-Bruce along Highway 6, Highway 10, Highway 21 and Highway 26. Heavy duty towing and recovery for transport trucks, farm and construction equipment and buses across Grey County and the Bruce Peninsula. Lewis Motors Owen Sound is located at 2100 16th Ave. E.
Heavy Towing in Bracebridge
Covering Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Port Carling, Bala and the Highway 11 and Highway 118 corridors through Muskoka. Heavy truck towing and equipment recovery for the fleets, contractors and resorts that keep cottage country moving, in every season. Lewis Motors Bracebridge is at 1 Kirkhill Drive.
What Affects the Cost of Heavy Towing in Ontario?
Heavy duty towing is priced by the job rather than at a flat rate, because no two tows or recoveries are the same. When you call, tell us what you’re driving, where it is and where it needs to go, and we can quote the job and send the right truck. The main factors are:
Vehicle weight and type: a bobtail tractor, a loaded tractor-trailer and a piece of tracked equipment each call for different trucks and rigging.
Distance: a tow across town costs less than a long-haul move down the 401 or up Highway 11 to Northern Ontario.
Recovery work: winching, uprighting, load shifts and off-road recoveries take more time, equipment and operators than a straight hook-and-go tow.
Timing and conditions: highway closures, winter roads and Georgian Bay snow squalls can all add to the time on scene.
Extras: covered flatbed or float transport, trailer moves and tractor swaps are quoted as part of the job.
For a heavy towing quote any time, day or night, call dispatch at 705-725-3223.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Towing
What counts as heavy duty towing?
Heavy duty towing covers vehicles that are too big for a standard wrecker or flatbed, generally Class 7 and 8 trucks over 26,000 lb (roughly 12,000 kg). That includes tractor-trailers, straight trucks, buses and motorcoaches, dump trucks and construction equipment. Our heavy fleet includes wreckers with up to a 50-ton lift, plus float trucks and operators trained in heavy recovery.
Do you tow tractor-trailers and loaded semi trucks?
Yes. Tractor-trailer and semi truck towing is the core of our heavy towing service. We can tow the tractor and trailer together, swap in a replacement tractor so the load keeps moving, or lift and move the trailer on its own.
How much does heavy towing cost in Ontario?
It depends on the vehicle, the distance and how much recovery work is involved, so heavy towing is quoted per job rather than at a flat rate. See the cost factors above, then call dispatch any time at 705-725-3223 with the vehicle type, its location and the destination for a quote.
Is heavy towing available 24/7?
Yes. Breakdowns don’t keep business hours, so our heavy towing division responds around the clock. One dispatch number serves all six Lewis Motors locations, day or night: 705-725-3223.
Which areas do you cover for heavy towing?
We serve Barrie, Collingwood, Newmarket, North Bay, Owen Sound and Bracebridge and the surrounding communities, plus long-distance heavy towing along the 401 corridor and throughout Northern Ontario. If you’re anywhere between the GTA and Northern Ontario, call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Can you tow my truck to my own repair shop?
Yes. We’ll tow to the destination you choose, whether that’s your yard, a body shop or one of our own Lewis Motors service departments, where our truck technicians can get you back on the road.
About Lewis Motor Sales Inc.
At Lewis Motors, we’re built for the big jobs. Our heavy towing division serves Barrie, Collingwood, North Bay, Newmarket, Owen Sound, and Bracebridge with the power, equipment, and experience needed to handle the toughest recoveries across Ontario.
We specialize in towing and recovery for transport trucks, construction equipment, buses, and other large vehicles that demand more than a standard wrecker. Whether it’s an accident scene, a roadside breakdown, or a relocation across the province, our operators are trained to manage every job safely and efficiently.
With 24/7 response and modern heavy-duty units, we keep your fleet moving and your downtime to a minimum. When big problems stop your vehicles, Lewis Motors gets them moving again.
Benefits of Working with
Lewis Motor Sales
- Trusted by fleets and businesses across Ontario for over 80 years
- Over 90,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art facilities
- A staff of over 140 employees
- 5 Fully equipped Mobile Service vehicles to handle on-site service, reefer service or truck repair at all locations, as well as a Mobile Lift Truck Service vehicle
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