24/7 Towing, Recovery & Transport in Sarasota & North Port, FL

If your vehicle breaks down, move it to a safe location if you can, turn on your hazard lights and stay clear of traffic. Contact a towing or roadside assistance provider and share your exact location, vehicle information and what happened. The dispatcher can determine whether roadside assistance may solve the problem on site or whether the vehicle needs to be towed.

Yes. Depending on the cause, roadside assistance may be able to help with a service such as a battery jump-start. If the vehicle still cannot be started or safely driven, a tow truck can transport it to a repair facility, dealership or another requested destination. Describing the symptoms when you call helps the provider determine what type of assistance or towing equipment may be needed.

Towing cost can vary based on the vehicle, pickup location, destination, distance and the type of tow required. Accident recovery, difficult access, after-hours conditions or specialized equipment may also affect the final price. Providing the towing company with your vehicle type, location and destination will help them give you a more accurate estimate.

Depending on the situation, a vehicle can usually be towed to a repair shop, dealership, body shop, storage facility or another requested destination. Accident scenes, insurance requirements, law-enforcement instructions or the condition of the vehicle can sometimes affect where it goes. Confirm your preferred destination with the dispatcher when requesting the tow.

Call (941) 870-9000. Talon runs two terminals — 5085 Pan American Blvd in North Port and 5989 Clark Center Ave in Sarasota — and one 24-hour dispatch number covers both. Tell the dispatcher where you are and what you are driving and the nearest available truck is sent. Talon also covers Charlotte, Manatee, DeSoto, Hardee and Glades counties.

There is no single price for a semi-truck tow. Cost can depend on the tractor and trailer configuration, distance, vehicle condition, location, recovery requirements and the heavy-duty equipment needed. Because commercial towing situations vary significantly, the towing company will typically need details about the truck and incident before providing an estimate.

Towing a tractor-trailer begins with assessing the truck, trailer, load, position and any safety or recovery concerns. Heavy-duty towing operators select equipment designed for commercial vehicles, secure the appropriate connection points and prepare the unit for transport. Depending on the incident, the tractor and trailer may need to be handled separately or specialized recovery equipment may be required.