How much does heavy-duty towing cost in Kansas City?
Heavy towing starts at $325 per hour. Recovery, load transfers, and storage priced up front across the KC metro.
Quick answer
How much does heavy-duty towing cost in Kansas City?
Heavy-duty towing in the Kansas City metro starts at $325 per hour for a Class 7/8 wrecker plus a per-loaded-mile rate. Recovery, uprighting, and load transfers are billed by equipment and time on scene. Impound / tractor / trailer storage starts at $100 per day. All quotes are given up front.
Typical price ranges
Ranges reflect Kansas City metro conditions. Every quote is call-specific — we price up front, not after the fact.
| Line item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy wrecker (Class 7/8) — starting at | $325 / hr | Base hourly to dispatch a heavy wrecker and connect the tractor or trailer. |
| Per loaded mile | Quoted up front | Varies with wrecker class and axle configuration; firm number given before dispatch. |
| Recovery work on scene (per hour) | Quoted on call | Uprighting, load transfer, complex recoveries — billed by equipment and time. |
| Additional heavy hourly (secondary trucks) | From $325 / hr | Support wreckers, dollies, or a second heavy for tandem pulls. |
| Winch-out (per cable pull) | Quoted on call | Ditch, mud, or shoulder recovery. |
| Trailer / cargo transfer | Quoted on call | Bobtail, forklift, or manual labor for freight recovery. |
| Landoll transport | Quoted on call | For non-tow-able trucks or long-distance heavy hauls. |
| Tractor / trailer / impound storage — starting at | $100 / day | Secure fenced lot in Liberty, MO. |
| After-hours / holiday surcharge | $0 | Base rate is the same 24/7. |
Ranges published for transparency and to help drivers, adjusters, and fleet managers plan. Call (816) 888-8732 for a firm number.
What changes the price
- Wrecker class and support equipment required makes a large price difference.
- Time on scene — recoveries are billed by the hour once past the hook.
- Whether the load needs to be transferred, dumped, or lifted before towing.
- Distance from our Liberty, MO yard and from the scene to the drop.
- Coordination with MoDOT/KDOT/MHP/KHP for lane closures adds scene time.
- Fleet, insurance, and broker accounts get pre-agreed rates.
Sample scenarios
Straight hook, no scene time. Firm number quoted on call.
Under-lift with dollies for the trailer; per-mile added to the drop.
Coordinated with MoDOT lane block; hourly billed by equipment on scene.
Recovery hours, secondary heavy, forklift for freight, extended MHP coordination.
Quick answer
How fast can Titan reach me and is pricing quoted up front?
Yes — every price is quoted on the phone before a truck rolls. Dispatch runs 24/7/365 from our Liberty, MO yard with a typical Kansas City metro ETA of 20–45 minutes for light-duty, 30–60 minutes for heavy-duty wreckers, and 30–60 minutes for mobile semi & trailer repair. Call (816) 888-8732 with the vehicle, location, and situation and you'll get a real number, not a range.
Pricing questions
- How much does a heavy-duty tow truck cost per hour?
- Titan heavy-duty towing starts at $325 per hour for a Class 7/8 wrecker on scene. Recovery and support equipment are quoted on the call based on scene complexity.
- How much is tractor or trailer storage per day?
- Tractor, trailer, and impound storage at our secure Liberty, MO lot starts at $100 per day. Fleet and insurance holds are handled routinely, short- and long-term.
- What equipment do you use for overturned tractors and complex recoveries?
- Titan runs Class 7/8 heavy wreckers with underlifts, air-cushion recovery gear, and Landolls for non-rolling equipment. For scenes that need additional recovery capacity we coordinate with partner recovery operators so the right equipment is on-site.
- Do you handle insurance billing for heavy-duty tows?
- Yes. We invoice commercial insurance, motor carriers, and brokers directly with itemized documentation formatted for adjusters and fleet safety departments.
- How is heavy-duty pricing different from light-duty?
- Heavy pricing is billed hourly starting at $325/hr for the wrecker on scene, plus a per-loaded-mile rate. Light-duty flatbed tows start at $100 for the hook plus per-mile.
- Can I get a quote before you dispatch?
- For a straight hook we quote firm. For complex recoveries we give an hourly rate and a realistic scene-time estimate — final invoice reflects actual hours and equipment used.
- Do you charge more for a night or weekend heavy tow?
- No — base heavy rate stays $325/hr around the clock. Extra cost only comes from actual scene work: recovery hours, secondary trucks, load transfers.