Towing a Lifted Truck in Dallas — Ground Clearance & Suspension Considerations

Proper flatbed loading follows a specific sequence. The deck is first angled to its minimum safe approach gradient — typically 8 to 12 degrees depending on the vehicle's ground clearance. The driver attaches steering wheel lock (for vehicles that can roll) or uses a separate powered winch line for inoperable vehicles. Once the vehicle is fully on the deck, the driver levels the platform, confirms fore-aft balance, and applies all tie-down points.

For exotic and ultra-low vehicles, our operators use extended aluminum ramps and place ATV carpet runners under the vehicle's underbody to eliminate any risk of contact with the steel deck surface. Soft wheel nets replace hard steel hooks whenever factory paint is within reach of a contact point. This extra care is standard at NW Towing — not an upgrade.

Businesses operating fleets in DFW face unique demands. A single vehicle out of service can delay deliveries, miss customer appointments, or shut down a job site. Our commercial account program gives fleet managers a direct dispatch line, priority response, consolidated monthly invoicing, and detailed trip reports for every tow — making it easy to manage and reimbursement costs.

We work with dealerships, rental car companies, body shops, construction contractors, and property managers throughout the metroplex. If your organization moves five or more vehicles per month, contact us about a commercial account to get dedicated support, reduced per-unit rates, and a single account manager who knows your fleet.

A flatbed tow truck keeps all four wheels of your vehicle off the ground and the entire car level throughout transport. This eliminates any stress on the drivetrain, transmission, and suspension components that wheel-lift or dolly towing can introduce. For modern vehicles with low profiles, advanced suspension systems, and sensitive electronics, flatbed is no longer optional — it's the professional standard.

At NW Towing, our flatbed fleet consists of late-model Kenworth and Peterbilt carriers with adjustable tilt-deck angles, extended ramps for low-clearance vehicles, and certified tie-down hardware rated to FMCSA cargo securement standards. Every vehicle loaded on our decks receives a minimum of four soft-strap or wheel-net attachment points before we move.