What’s the difference between a tow and a recovery?

A tow moves a vehicle that’s already in an accessible position. A recovery means the vehicle has to be extracted, winched out, or uprighted before it can be transported. A car in a ditch, a truck on its side, a vehicle pinned against a barrier — those all require recovery work first. Our operators carry equipment for both. When we get the call, we come ready for whatever the scene requires.