Curtis Garage & Wrecker Service Inc

03/20/2026

For those of you who remember the senseless act of violence that took place against our driver, Moose, in March of 2022 - here is a final update.

Today, Joseph Jackson was sentenced to 32 years with 22 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, followed by 5 years on work release and 5 years on probation, for the attempted murder of a tow truck driver along I-70.

The evidence showed the defendant shot a tow truck driver multiple times after calling for roadside assistance, while the victim was simply doing his job on the side of a busy interstate. The victim survived only after emergency surgery.

At sentencing, the State argued for 42 years executed in the Department of Correction, based not only on the severity of this offense, but also the defendant’s continued criminal conduct while out on bond — including battery of nursing staff, resisting law enforcement, and making threats toward a statewide elected official in Indiana.

Prosecutor Loren Delp stated: “This was a calculated act of violence against someone who came to help. Even after being charged, the defendant continued to show disregard for the law and for others. That matters. While we asked for a longer sentence to reflect that ongoing conduct, today’s sentence still ensures significant accountability and protection for the public.”
I want to thank the jurors for their service, the Plainfield Police Department, Indiana State Police, and the investigators who built this case.

Most importantly, we remain grateful the victim survived. Violence like this will not be tolerated in Hendricks County.

03/05/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Matt Roberts & Walker Sims chaining down and hauling today.

11/27/2025

Near & far, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving from our crew to you! Gobble till you wobble!

11/24/2025

A new & redemptive winner for this years annual chili cook-off … For the 1st time ever, Dougy took home the WIN! He now gets bragging rights for the next year.

And as much as it pains me to write this, for the FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW, Tara & Jeremy are STILL the reigning co****le champions! 😂

11/11/2025

• HAPPY VETERANS DAY •

Taking a moment to reflect with deep gratitude and give thanks for all of the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

Here at the shop we’d like to honor our very own Brummett, a veteran with the US Navy.

10/28/2025

Don't forget to stop by on Halloween evening between 6-8 pm to get treats near the trucks...and maybe see some witches and winches :)

10/27/2025

Come see us on Friday evening! Check out our winches and witches! 🧙🏻‍♀️🛻

10/02/2025

A little glamor shot of this ole’ working gal✨📸

09/24/2025

Whether big or small, if you need a haul, give us a call!

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

17 more abandoned vehicles. 17 times we responded to an emergency towing request and have not been paid.

💥How Unpaid Towing Invoices Drive Up Rates

Running a towing company means balancing two very different sides of the business: providing emergency service 24/7 and keeping the office running during normal business hours. But there’s another challenge most customers never see — unpaid towing invoices.

💥The Hidden Cost of Unpaid Bills💥

When a towing company provides service, we’ve already put money into fuel, equipment, insurance, payroll, and maintenance. Every unpaid invoice leaves a gap that has to be filled. Unlike large corporations, small and mid-sized towing companies can’t simply absorb those losses.

When insurance companies, businesses, or individuals delay or refuse payment, the cost of operating doesn’t stop. Unfortunately, that means unpaid invoices today turn into higher towing rates tomorrow.

We often hear responses like, you’re getting to salvage the vehicles and making money there.
These vehicles are junk, worth $300.00 the majority of the time.
Now consider paperwork, photographs, certified letters, 30,60,90 days or even more of taking up valuable space in our storage facilities.
Often the clean up and fluid containment materials we use exceed what we receive in scrap value.

Unpaid invoices are becoming a very serious concern within our industry. Unfortunately there are no consequences as most people do not receive a citation for abandonment.

Can we take them to small claims court, yes we can.
Additional time, court fees, attorney fees and negativity from the customers friends and family as now we have made them a victim.
If we receive a judgement in our favor, it’s nearly impossible to collect on most of those judgments.

We are not complaining, we’re just attempting to shed some light on the everyday challenges that towing companies encounter.