by John Kearse | Oct 15, 2026 | Towing
An Iowa tow ban means the road is too bad for tow trucks to work, so stranded vehicles stay put until it lifts. On the Iowa 511 map it shows up as a county shaded light blue, labeled Towing Not Recommended. While it is in effect, the only vehicles that get moved are...
by John Kearse | Sep 15, 2026 | Towing
Iowa towing law changed on July 1, 2026, and the changes go in your favor. A tow company now has 10 days to tell you they have your vehicle, instead of 20. You then have 20 days to pay and get it back, instead of 10. The notice has to reach you by mail and by a second...
by John Kearse | Aug 12, 2026 | Heavy Duty / Commercial
Farm equipment transport in Iowa comes down to two questions: can the machine legally travel the road on its own, and if not, what does it take to haul it. Implements of husbandry get a broad exemption from Iowa’s size, weight, and permit rules, but only off the...
by John Kearse | Jul 17, 2026 | Heavy Duty / Commercial
Heavy duty towing covers the vehicles a standard wrecker cannot touch: semi tractors and trailers, straight trucks, dump trucks, buses, motorhomes, and construction and farm equipment, generally anything over 26,000 pounds GVWR. The work takes purpose-built trucks and...
by John Kearse | Jun 26, 2026 | Recovery, Towing
To choose a towing company in Des Moines, look for one that is licensed and insured, locally based with a real address and phone number, equipped for your specific vehicle, and upfront about how it prices a tow. The clearest sign of a fair operator is often what they...
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