Professional medium-duty towing from Border Iron Towing, available 24/7.
Call (619) 614-7823Medium-duty towing handles vehicles between 14,001 and 26,000 GVWR — the workhorses that keep San Diego's commercial districts moving but fall outside standard light-duty capacity. We're talking box trucks making deliveries to Chula Vista, shuttle buses running airport routes, ambulances heading back from UCSD Medical, and the endless stream of commercial vehicles servicing Otay Mesa's logistics operations. These rigs require specialized equipment and operators who understand weight distribution, air brake systems, and the clearance issues that come with taller profiles.
Our medium-duty fleet runs integrated boom and wheel-lift systems mounted on Class 6 and 7 chassis — enough backbone to handle a loaded delivery truck without breaking a sweat. The hydraulic boom extends to clear obstacles while the underlift cradles the drive axle, keeping the towed vehicle's suspension intact and preventing driveline damage. For vehicles with air brake systems, we carry gladhand adapters and know how to cage spring brakes safely, something most operators fumble through or ignore entirely.
When your medium-duty truck breaks down on SR-905 during morning rush or your shuttle bus dies in the Eastlake transit center, you need an operator who can work fast and clean. Our trucks carry extended reach booms for tight spots, wireless remote controls so the operator can position perfectly while watching clearances, and enough lighting to work safely when these calls come in after dark. The difference between a 22-minute response and sitting roadside for two hours isn't just convenience — it's the gap between making your delivery window and explaining to customers why their freight is still sitting in traffic.
Every medium-duty recovery gets treated like the commercial operation it is. We understand DOT regulations, know which routes restrict certain vehicle heights, and work directly with fleet managers who need accurate ETAs and transparent billing. No surprises, no amateur mistakes, just professional recovery that gets your equipment back in service.
Hotel shuttles and transit vehicles breaking down at airports or business districts need immediate removal to avoid blocking passenger pickup zones.
Commercial delivery trucks stalled during routes require careful towing to prevent cargo damage and maintain tight delivery schedules.
Ambulances and fire department vehicles need specialized handling due to expensive equipment and immediate return-to-service requirements.
Medium-duty trucks clearing customs at Otay Mesa POE that develop mechanical issues need bilingual operators familiar with border protocols.
Boom lifts, scissor lifts, and small construction vehicles require proper securing and weight distribution during recovery operations.