Light Duty Towing

At Riverside Towing, we know that not every job calls for a rotator wrecker or a winch line the size of a firehose. Light duty towing requires equipment that’s fast, nimble, and built for tighter spaces and more delicate vehicles. That’s why our fleet is specifically designed to meet the needs of smaller cars, crossovers, motorcycles, and light trucks.

Our light duty trucks are outfitted with:

• Hydraulic flatbed carriers for damage-free transport
• Wheel-lift systems for efficient urban tows and tight access areas
• Motorcycle towing attachments for secure and upright hauling
• Low-clearance rigs perfect for underground garages and parking decks
• GPS-dispatched routing and onboard safety diagnostics

Every truck in our light duty fleet is DOT-inspected daily, ensuring we’re always ready to respond quickly and reliably—especially during peak roadside emergencies.

Common Light Duty Towing Calls Across the Quad Cities

Light duty doesn’t mean low stress—many of the calls we handle involve time-sensitive situations where customers are stranded, anxious, or in unsafe conditions. Here’s a glimpse of some of the scenarios we respond to every single week:

• Battery failure on a commuter car during freezing temps on Middle Road in Bettendorf
• Flat tire on Harrison Street near the Figge Art Museum
• Fender-bender involving two compact cars on 53rd Street during lunch hour traffic
• Locked vehicle with keys inside at Eldridge’s Genesis HealthPlex
• Stranded college student in a stalled sedan near St. Ambrose University
• Overheated crossover blocking traffic on the I-74 exit ramp

Each call is different, but our process remains the same: arrive fast, assess the situation, and handle the vehicle with care from start to finish.

Skilled Operators, Local Know-How, and a Proven Process

Our light duty operators are professionally certified, extensively trained in roadside safety, and backed by a deep knowledge of Davenport’s layout, laws, and seasonal road challenges. We follow Iowa’s “Slow Down, Move Over” laws on every response and make sure safety is never an afterthought.

What you can expect when you call us:

• We evaluate traffic, weather, and location conditions before dispatch
• We match the right truck to the right job for speed and safety
• We handle every vehicle as if it were our own
• We coordinate with local traffic control when needed for busy or obstructed roadways

Our dispatchers are based right here in the Quad Cities, which means no guessing games—we know what the roads look like and how fast we can realistically reach you.

Vehicles We Handle with Light Duty Towing

Our light duty division is built to tow and recover a wide range of smaller vehicles that still require professional handling. These include:

• Sedans and compact cars
• Crossovers and small SUVs
• Electric and hybrid vehicles
• Motorcycles and scooters
• Light duty pickup trucks
• Golf carts and small utility vehicles
• Classic cars requiring flatbed protection
• Rideshare and delivery vehicles (Uber, Lyft, Amazon)

We’re also equipped to manage private property impounds, accident recovery support, and scheduled dealership or body shop transports—all with the same care and consistency.