Get Your Rig Ready
Our parts department will help you match your budget with an upgrade path for your vehicle.
Most Common Tow Truck Accessories Operators Upgrade First
You just picked up a new tow truck or added a fresh unit to your fleet. It looks great and runs perfectly. However, most veteran operators know a stock truck is rarely ready for the harsh reality of daily recovery work.
The difference between a good truck and a great one often comes down to how you outfit it. You need specific tools to handle difficult jobs safely and efficiently. Drivers who delay these upgrades often find themselves struggling with visibility on dark roads or wasting valuable minutes searching for gear in disorganized toolboxes.
Getting your truck fully equipped right away allows you to work faster and safer from day one. The right accessories turn a standard vehicle into a professional recovery machine.
You want to protect your investment and your drivers, and the first step is identifying the gaps in your current setup and filling them with high-quality equipment designed for the towing industry.
Respond to Every Call with Confidence
Experienced towers know that factory standard equipment is just the baseline. The job is demanding, and in order to keep your operation running smoothly, there are three specific types of accessories you should invest in first.
Lighting Upgrades
Lighting is almost always the first upgrade because standard factory lights are often insufficient for dangerous roadside work at night. You need to be seen by distracted drivers flying past you at highway speeds.
- Micro Strobes: Adding a small strobe light to the body of your truck creates a safety bubble around your work zone, ensuring you are visible from every angle.
- Wireless Tow Lights: These save you from dealing with tangled cords and bad connections when you are hooking up a casualty vehicle in the rain or snow.
- High-Intensity Light Bars: Essential for illuminating the entire scene during late-night recoveries.
Upgrade Your Lighting
Installing LED lights and strobe packages keeps your drivers safe on the road.
Secure Your Cargo
We carry heavy-duty straps, chains, and tensioners to handle any towing challenge.
Rigging & Securement
The straps that come with a truck might be basic, but you need equipment that can handle every scenario without failing.
- Heavy-Duty Straps: We see many operators upgrade to the 2″ X 100″ Strap with Snap Hook immediately for reliable securement.
- Roddy Straps: For more specialized applications, the Roddy Strap offers the versatility professional operators need.
- Frame Cable Tensioners: Keeping your cables tight and organized prevents damage and extends the life of your winch lines. The 9″ Frame Cable Tensioner is a popular choice.
Storage & Organization
A messy truck slows you down. If you have to dig through a pile of chains to find a snatch block, you are losing money.
- Dolly Mounts: Products like the Collins Dolly Mount – Cross Rail Locking (Stepped) keep your dollies secure and accessible, freeing up deck space.
- Fork Holders: Installing a dedicated Fork Holder Bracket ensures your forks are always where you expect them to be.
- Toolbox Organization: The TCWS Swing Out Drawer is a favorite for keeping smaller tools and fittings organized and within easy reach.
Simplify The Process of Upgrading Your Truck
Getting your truck dialed in does not have to be a headache. You can follow a simple path to ensure you get exactly what you need without overspending on gadgets you will never use.
Start by auditing your daily tasks. Look at the calls you run most frequently. If you do a lot of highway impounds, safety lighting and speed of loading are your top priorities. If you handle private property removal, you might need dollies and GoJaks accessible at a moment’s notice. Knowing your specific needs helps you filter through the endless options available.
Next, consult with a supplier who knows the industry. You do not want generic truck parts. You need heavy-duty wrecker parts. Our team can guide you toward the brands and specific items that hold up to Minnesota winters and heavy use. We help you match the right mounts to your specific truck body so installation is smooth and reliable.
The final step is installation and organization. Once you have your new gear, take the time to set it up logically. Place the tools you use on every call in the most accessible spots. Mount your fire extinguishers and safety cones where they can be grabbed instantly. This initial setup time pays dividends every single time you leave the yard.
Experience the Difference of Arriving Fully Prepared
Imagine pulling up to a chaotic accident scene at 2:00 AM. It is pitch black and raining.
Because you upgraded your lighting, your truck illuminates the scene clearly, warning approaching traffic well in advance. You step out and know exactly where your snatch block and chains are because they are mounted securely in their designated spots. You don’t waste a second fumbling around in the dark.
You hook up the vehicle using high-quality straps that you trust completely. The loading process is smooth, professional, and fast. You are back in the cab and rolling out while other operators might still be untangling a chain.
This is the confidence that comes from having the right accessories. It changes how you work and how your customers perceive you.
Your truck is your office and your livelihood. Treating it that way means investing in the upgrades that make you better at your job. Don’t settle for “good enough” when you can have a truck that works as hard as you do.