09/15/2026
This post is not intended to be political. Just some examples of how much fuel we use to tow a car or move a piece of equipment. A 10 mile tow isn't just 10 miles but closer to 35 with enroute, loading, tow, unloading, returning. We will use the higher number of the average.
Light Duty flatbed~ 10 mile tow is about 35 miles traveled. 3.5 gallons for $21.00 in diesel.
Heavy Equipment Transport~ 25 mile transport is about 90 miles traveled. 22.5 gallons for $135.00 in diesel.
Heavy Duty Wrecker~ 20 mile tow is about 70 miles traveled. 12 gallons for $72.00 in diesel.
Loaded Tractor Trailer~ 100 mile haul is about 350 miles traveled. 50 gallons for $300.00 in diesel.
These aren't hypothetical or inflated numbers they are actually conservative to not come across as being exaggerated.
