Truck towing in Germany and Austria 24/7
Only for commercial vehicles from 7.5 t. Truck towing up to 60 t: tractor units, trucks, buses, trailers, semi-trailers, special vehicles, and low-floor vehicles.
Why do transport companies choose MT onroad when they need truck towing in Germany?
✅ Response within 5 minutes – a real person, not a bot.
✅ Clear process: request → price → payment → ETA → dispatch.
✅ 600+ partners across Germany – including nights and weekends.
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When a truck, tractor unit, bus, trailer, or semi-trailer cannot continue after a breakdown, we organize transport to a workshop or the nearest safe parking area. We take into account rollability, suspension condition, and whether prop shaft service or work on the drive axle is required. For buses and low-floor vehicles, special adapters such as Bus-Brille are used.
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For vehicles with damage to the frame, chassis, suspension, or blocked wheels after an accident. In more complex cases, recovery and preparation for safe transport come first, followed by the actual truck towing service.
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When the vehicle is stuck in mud, snow, sand, on a construction site, or on a soft shoulder. Key factors include weight, load, winch pulling force, and the risk of tipping to the side.
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For situations involving height differences, difficult angles, and a high risk of additional damage during extraction. It is not only about pulling force, but also about a safe recovery path, boom operation, and vehicle stability during the recovery.
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For trucks and road combinations lying on their side or partially overturned. We take into account load shift, body structure, and the next recovery stage; in sensitive cases, lifting bag solutions may also be used.
Need truck towing?
How the assistance process works with us
Request to truck towing service
24/7 at +49 97753769999
WhatsApp, phone, Telegram, callback, contact form
Tell the operator that you urgently need truck towing.
Describe the problem
Breakdown, accident, blocked braking system, vehicle rollover, or another situation.
Vehicle type / Weight and load / GPS from where / GPS to where / Photos of the situation.
Search for the right solution
We look for a solution in your area and you receive a quote and ETA — the estimated arrival time of the service team.
Payment
Payment by card via payment link or by bank transfer / payment confirmation for dispatch of the truck towing service.
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Truck towing service is on the way
Heavy vehicle recovery is carried out based on the specific situation and the requirements of road authorities and police.
Documents
When the work is finished, we provide a complete invoice for your accounting records.
And we also ask all customers to leave an honest review on Google
Important!
On the motorway and in other dangerous locations, towing or recovery work may require separate traffic safety measures. If needed, we contact the police or Autobahnmeisterei and coordinate the safe execution of the work.
We are sure that we can offer a suitable solution in 95% of cases
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What our Heavy-Duty Towing service Includes
After contacting us, you are never left searching for a solution alone. We manage the entire case through a clear process: data verification, price calculation, dispatch, and ETA tracking. No unexplained delays and no hidden work without your approval.
You don't have to search for a local provider from scratch or repeatedly explain your breakdown. We organize a fast, market-based solution across Germany and Austria.
Before the job starts, you know the exact cost, payment terms, and expected arrival time. No surprises, no hidden fees.
24/7 truck towing for tractor units, trucks, buses, trailers, and semi-trailers of all types — including car carriers, mega trailers, tankers, and low-loaders.
Left-lane incidents, motorway recovery, ditch extraction, blocked wheels, or difficult post-accident positions. If needed, we coordinate traffic safety (Absicherung), police, and Autobahnmeisterei.
How We Calculate Truck Towing Costs
There is no one-size-fits-all price for truck towing in Germany.
The cost of a heavy-duty towing service depends on the actual situation on site: where the vehicle is located, whether it can still roll, and whether the case requires simple towing or recovery and preparation for transport first.
Costs are generally higher if police or highway maintenance services (Autobahnmeisterei) are involved, or if traffic safety measures (Absicherung) are required. The same applies to accident sites, vehicles in ditches, locked wheels, damaged axles, or difficult-to-access locations.
We always verify the details, explain the cost drivers, and confirm the price before we deploy. If only a more expensive solution is available in your specific area, we will only proceed after your approval.
Factors affecting the cost:
1. The Vehicle & Situation
- Distance & Deployment: Travel time, mileage, site access, and traffic conditions (e.g., Autobahn vs. urban).
- Vehicle Specifications: Gross vehicle weight (GVW) and load status (empty vs. loaded).
- Vehicle Configuration: Tractor unit only, semi-trailer separation, or full truck-trailer combination.
- Vehicle Status: Roadworthiness issues (accidents, locked wheels, axle/transmission damage, off-road).
2. The Recovery Process
- Service Scope: Simple transport vs. complex recovery (winching, ditch extraction, site stabilization).
- Equipment Type: The type of recovery unit required, including multi-axle heavy-duty vehicles for complex cases.
- Cargo Handling: Need for transloading, reloading, or specialized logistical support.
- Additional Logistics: Secure storage, site safety (Absicherung), and standby time.
Specialized equipment required for your situation also affects the cost:
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Bus-Brille (Specialized Underlift): A specialized lifting attachment used to safely lift and secure buses and heavy commercial vehicles during recovery and transport.
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AWU 500 (Heavy-Duty Wrecker): A specialized unit with an underlift used when standard tow trucks cannot handle the weight or complexity.
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Dolly-Achse: An auxiliary dolly used when wheels, axles, or suspension are damaged, preventing standard towing.
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Kardanwellen-Service: Disconnecting or removing the driveshaft to protect the transmission during towing.
How to optimize costs?
If the vehicle is in a safe location, night-time emergency rates may not be necessary; scheduling for the morning can often be more cost-effective. Providing accurate information (photos, precise location, vehicle type, weight, and damage description) in your first message is the best way to avoid multiple trips, unnecessary waiting, or paying for the wrong equipment.
Why we don’t quote "prices starting from 99 €":
While a simple tractor relocation from a safe parking lot might cost a few hundred euros, recovering a loaded semi from an autobahn ditch can easily run into thousands.
We analyze the situation first, then provide a transparent price and ETA before deployment.
To provide the right solution quickly, please share the key details of your situation. We will contact you via WhatsApp or call you back and present the available options.
✔️ All quotes are calculated based on the data you provide.
✔️ We confirm the final cost before the service team deploys.
✔️ Accurate information minimizes the risk of additional costs.
Request your price now!Why a truck must be removed from the motorway quickly after a breakdown
Fines & Regulations (Germany 2026)
| Situation | Fine* | Points |
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| Illegal stopping on motorway | 30 € | 0 |
| Illegal parking on motorway/express road | 70 € | 1 |
| Stop due to lack of fuel or battery (negligence) | from 35 € | 0–1 |
| Breakdown area not secured (no warning lights/triangle) | 30 € | 0 |
| … with danger to others | 60 € | 1 |
| … causing accident | 75 € | 1 |
| Obstruction of traffic | 60–75 € | 1 |
| Creating dangerous situation | 75–100 € | 1 |
| Accident due to violation | 100–120 € | 1 |
| Violation of towing rules | 20 € | 0 |
* Fine depends on consequences.
Legal basis
- §15 StVO — breakdown behaviour
- §18 StVO — motorway rules
- §15a StVO — towing rules
- German fine catalogue (Bußgeldkatalog)
Practical insights
Regulations define obligations.
Fines usually result from wrong actions immediately after stopping.
Common mistakes:
👉 The longer the vehicle stays on the motorway:
- the higher the fine risk
- the higher the accident risk
➡️ Fast towing is not just about speed — it directly reduces financial losses.
Truck Towing Heavy recovery of two trucks from soft ground in Herrenstrunden: tractor-trailer and solo tractor extracted using a crane
MT onroad organized heavy recovery for two trucks in Herrenstrunden, Bergisch Gladbach, using a crane and pre-dispatch condition agreement.
- Tractor-trailer and solo tractor unit Vehicle
- 16:20 arrival ETA
- € 2000 Price