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What Is Flatbed Towing?

A flatbed tow truck uses a large platform that tilts toward the ground so a vehicle can be loaded onto the truck.

Once the vehicle is in position, it is secured to the platform and transported with all four wheels off the road.

This makes flatbed towing useful when a vehicle is damaged, cannot roll properly, or needs extra care during transportation.

Flatbeds are commonly used for:

  • Accident-damaged vehicles
  • Luxury and exotic cars
  • Electric vehicles
  • AWD and 4WD vehicles
  • Motorcycles
  • Low-clearance vehicles
  • Non-running vehicles
  • Long-distance vehicle transport
Norman Towing flatbed with a sedan on a suburban Toronto street
Toyota RAV4 On a Flatbed Tow Truck

When Should You Use Flatbed Towing?

A flatbed is a good option when keeping the vehicle completely off the road during transportation is preferred.

Accident-Damaged Vehicles

If your vehicle has been involved in a collision, damage to the wheels, steering, suspension, or body can make normal towing difficult. A flatbed allows the vehicle to be transported without its wheels needing to be rolled or on dollies.

Luxury & Exotic Vehicles

Luxury and performance cars often have low ground clearance, expensive wheels, and sensitive body components. Flatbed towing can help reduce unnecessary road contact during transportation.

Electric Vehicles

Many electric vehicles have specific towing instructions. A flatbed can be an appropriate option because the vehicle can be transported with all four wheels off the road. Tell us the make and model of your EV when you call.

Green Porsche Taycan secured on a Norman Towing flatbed.
Flatbed transportation for a Porsche Taycan electric vehicle.

AWD & 4WD Vehicles

Some all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles have manufacturer-specific towing requirements. A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the road during transport.

Motorcycles

Motorcycles require careful loading and securement. Flatbeds can be used to transport motorcycles safely when proper loading and tie-down procedures are followed.

Flatbed Towing After an Accident

A damaged vehicle may not be safe to drive after a collision.

You may need a flatbed if your vehicle has:

  • Damaged wheels
  • Steering damage
  • Suspension damage
  • A flat or damaged tire
  • Body damage affecting movement
  • Parts hanging from the vehicle
  • An inability to move under its own power

Norman Towing can transport the vehicle to your preferred repair shop, collision centre, dealership, home, or another requested destination. If the vehicle has significant damage, tell our dispatcher before the truck arrives.

Flatbed Towing for Luxury & Exotic Cars

High-value vehicles deserve careful handling. Sports cars, luxury vehicles, and exotic cars may have low front bumpers, custom wheels, body kits, or limited ground clearance. Flatbed towing allows the entire vehicle to be carried on the truck rather than travelling with wheels on the road.

We can assist with:

  • Luxury cars
  • Exotic vehicles
  • Sports cars
  • Lowered vehicles
  • Classic cars
  • Collector vehicles

If your vehicle has been lowered or modified, let us know before dispatch.

Rear view of a Porsche 911 secured with wheel straps on a flatbed.
A Porsche 911 secured for flatbed transport.

Flatbed Towing for Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles can require specific towing procedures depending on the manufacturer and model. Flatbed towing is commonly used because it allows the vehicle to be transported with all four wheels off the road.

When calling, tell us:

  • Vehicle make and model
  • Whether the vehicle can be placed in neutral
  • Whether the wheels can move
  • Whether the battery is completely discharged
  • Whether the vehicle has collision damage

This helps our dispatcher understand what equipment may be needed.

Tesla Cybertruck on a Norman Towing flatbed truck.
Flatbed transportation for a Tesla Cybertruck.

Flatbed Towing for AWD & 4WD Vehicles

AWD and 4WD vehicles can have special towing requirements. Depending on the drivetrain, allowing certain wheels to rotate during towing may not be recommended.

A flatbed carries the entire vehicle on the truck. If you are not sure which towing method is right for your vehicle, tell us the make, model, and year when you call.

Long Distance Flatbed Towing Across Ontario

Need to move your vehicle outside Toronto or the GTA?

Norman Towing can provide flatbed transportation for longer-distance trips across Ontario, depending on the pickup location, destination, and vehicle requirements.

Long-distance flatbed towing may be useful for:

  • Vehicle relocations
  • Luxury and exotic cars
  • Classic vehicles
  • Non-running vehicles
  • Recently purchased vehicles
  • Dealership transfers
  • Specialty repair shops
  • Auction or storage transport

If you need your vehicle moved between cities, call us with the pickup location and destination.

We will confirm availability and the appropriate towing option.

White car on a Norman Towing flatbed near the CN Tower at night.
Nighttime flatbed towing in downtown Toronto.

Flatbed Towing for Equipment and Specialty Loads

Norman Towing may also be able to transport certain equipment or specialty loads when the weight, dimensions, and loading requirements are suitable for our available trucks.

When calling, provide:

  • What needs to be transported
  • Approximate weight
  • Dimensions
  • Pickup location
  • Destination
  • Whether the equipment can roll

This helps us determine whether a flatbed is suitable or whether Heavy Duty transport or Lowboy Trailer may be a better option.

Who Uses Our Flatbed Towing Services?

Norman Towing works with both individual drivers and commercial clients.

Our flatbed towing customers can include:

  • Individual vehicle owners
  • Car dealerships
  • Repair shops and mechanics
  • Collision centres
  • Insurance-related clients
  • Property managers
  • Commercial businesses
  • Vehicle transportation companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Auto Clubs
  • Auctions
  • Rental companies
  • Fleet services
  • City Bylaw services
  • Police

If you need regular or commercial towing support, contact us to discuss your requirements.

How Does Flatbed Towing Work?

1. We Check the Vehicle

The operator reviews the vehicle's condition and determines how it should be loaded.

2. The Flatbed Is Positioned

The truck bed tilts toward the ground to create a loading surface.

3. The Vehicle Is Loaded

The vehicle may be driven or carefully winched onto the flatbed, depending on its condition.

4. The Vehicle Is Secured

The vehicle is positioned and all tires are strapped and secured before transportation.

5. We Deliver It

The vehicle is transported to the destination you requested.

Why Choose Flatbed Towing?

Keeps All Four Wheels Off the Road

The entire vehicle is transported on the platform.

Secure Vehicle Transport

The vehicle is positioned and secured before transport.

Good for Specialty Vehicles

Flatbeds are commonly used for luxury cars, low-clearance vehicles, motorcycles, and other vehicles that require careful handling.

Useful for Long-Distance Transport

Flatbed towing can be used for vehicle relocation between cities and longer trips across Ontario or across borders.

Useful After a Collision

A flatbed can transport vehicles that are damaged or unable to move safely.

Flatbed Towing Beyond the GTA

Need a vehicle transported outside the Greater Toronto Area? Call us at (647) 244-1129 or Request a Service Here.

Depending on availability, vehicle type, and destination, Norman Towing may be able to provide flatbed towing and vehicle transportation to other communities across Canada and United States. If the destination is farther away, provide the pickup address, destination, and vehicle details when you call. This allows us to confirm whether we can handle the trip.

Norman Towing flatbed carrying a vehicle at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Flatbed vehicle transport through downtown Toronto.

Need a Flatbed Tow Truck?

Whether you need a local tow in Toronto, vehicle transportation across the GTA, or a longer-distance tow somewhere in Ontario, Norman Towing is ready to help.

When you call, tell us:

  • Your location
  • Vehicle make and model
  • What happened
  • Whether the vehicle can roll and steer
  • Your destination

Call Norman Towing at 647 244 1129 or Request an Online Quote

Red Ferrari on a Norman Towing flatbed near Toronto Old City Hall.
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Flatbed Towing Services

Norman Towing provides 24/7 flatbed towing for damaged vehicles, luxury cars, EVs, AWD vehicles, motorcycles and non running vehicles. We serve Toronto, the GTA and can also assist with longer distance vehicle transport across Ontario. Call 647 244 1129 for fast, reliable flatbed towing.

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