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Trusted Heavy Towing & Recovery Services in Brisbane
Established in 1900, Barnes Auto Co has built a legacy as Australia's leading heavy towing and recovery specialist. With over a century of experience, we combine historical expertise with modern equipment to deliver reliable 24/7 services across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Our Truck Safe accredited team operates a diverse fleet of over 100 vehicles, including super tilts, tilt trays, and heavy tow trucks capable of handling loads from 4.5 to 150 tonnes. We maintain rigorous safety standards and industry certifications while offering competitive pricing and rapid response times.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through specialized equipment like 8-degree tilt technology and advanced recovery systems. As a family of experienced professionals, we prioritize customer care and operational transparency, ensuring stress-free service during critical situations. Our six strategically located depots guarantee prompt assistance, supported by a dedicated 24-hour dispatch center in South Brisbane. This combination of heritage, technical capability, and customer focus has made us the trusted choice for commercial organizations and individual clients alike.
Services
Truck Towing
Heavy Haulage
Bus Towing
Road Trains
Over-Dimensional Loads
Salvage
Recovery
Tilt Trays
Super Tilts
24/7 Emergency Service
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- 100+ years of heavy towing expertise since 1900
- 24/7 emergency response with 1-hour metro turnaround
- Truck Safe accredited service network
- Largest fleet with 150-tonne capacity tow trucks
- Competitive pricing with free online quotes
Associations and certifications
- Truck Safe
Services
Truck Towing
Specialized transportation for commercial vehicles including trucks, coaches, and road trains. Our fleet handles weights from 4.5 to 150 tonnes using advanced tilt tray technology. Available 24/7 with rapid response times across Queensland and Northern NSW.
Bus Towing
Comprehensive towing solutions for all bus types from school buses to double deckers. Equipped with specialized equipment for safe transport of vehicles up to 25 tonnes. Operates across South East Queensland and Northern NSW regions.
Salvage Recovery
Emergency salvage operations for vehicles in challenging situations including rollovers, bogged vehicles, and accident scenes. Utilizes winch systems and air lift bags for damage-free recovery of heavy machinery and transport vehicles.
Over-Dimensional Loads
Specialized movement of oversized equipment requiring regulatory permits. Capable of transporting non-standard loads across Australia using purpose-built heavy haulage vehicles and experienced compliance specialists.
24/7 Emergency Service
Round-the-clock roadside rescue for heavy vehicles with one-hour metro response times. Includes accident towing, mechanical breakdown support, and urgent transport solutions across Queensland and Northern NSW regions.
Questions
Do you tow cars?
No, we specialize in heavy vehicle towing and recovery services only.
Are your services insured?
Yes, we maintain comprehensive insurance coverage through NTI Australia including public liability and work cover.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes, we accept Visa and MasterCard payments for our towing services.
Do you offer same-day service?
Yes, we typically provide same-day assistance with metro area response within one hour.
Can you operate interstate?
Yes, our recovery vehicles and operators are licensed for operations in New South Wales.
Do you bill insurance companies directly?
In most cases yes, though some insurers require initial client payment before reimbursement.
