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Serving Alamo, CA and surrounding areas. (925) 318-8128
Stranded on I-680 or stuck on a hillside road near Alamo? Alamo Towing Service dispatches the right truck for your situation - 24 hours a day, any vehicle, any location in Contra Costa County.
Alamo Towing Service is a locally owned towing company based in Alamo, CA, serving 12 cities across Contra Costa County. Whether your passenger car needs a flatbed or your big rig is down on I-680, we offer 16 towing and roadside services and dispatch the right equipment the first time. No second calls. No undersized trucks.
Big rig broken down on I-680? We send the right heavy-duty equipment for semi-trucks, loaded trailers, and large commercial vehicles - no undersized trucks, no second calls.
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Vehicle off the road, against a barrier, or on its side after a crash? Our recovery team assesses the scene first and uses proper rigging to get your car back on the road safely.
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Stuck in a ditch on a Mount Diablo foothills road or wedged against a barrier on I-680? Our wreckers use winch and boom equipment to pull you out without adding new damage.
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Commercial truck down on a delivery route through Walnut Creek, Danville, or Alamo? We dispatch heavy-duty equipment for loaded and empty commercial trucks, fast.
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Fleet vehicle or commercial van disabled mid-route? We move commercial vehicles of all sizes through the Contra Costa County area and keep your operation moving.
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Breakdown at 2am on the I-680 shoulder? We respond around the clock - call now and a dispatcher will have the right truck moving toward you immediately.
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All-wheel-drive SUV, low-clearance sports car, or non-drivable vehicle? A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the ground so nothing drags or sustains drivetrain damage.
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Breakdowns never happen at convenient times. We run dispatchers and tow trucks around the clock, every day of the year - call any hour and get a real response.
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Car slid off a hillside road near Diablo Road or got stuck in soft ground off the shoulder? Our winch-out service pulls you free without the need for a full tow.
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Running a fleet through the East Bay corridor? We set up accounts for fleet operators so your drivers always have a direct line to heavy-duty help when a vehicle goes down.
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Excavator, bulldozer, or heavy equipment stuck on a job site or unable to move? We transport heavy machinery using lowboys and specialized rigging throughout Contra Costa County.
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Dead battery, flat tire, or locked out near Alamo? Our roadside assistance gets you back on the road quickly without a full tow - call us before you call a dealership.
Learn MoreNeed your vehicle moved across the state or over a long distance from Alamo? We handle long-haul tows with the same care and communication as a local call.
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Vehicle impounded or involved in a police-ordered tow in the I-680 corridor? We work with law enforcement and can explain the release process clearly.
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Need a safe place to keep your vehicle after a tow or accident? Our secure storage facility serves the Contra Costa County area with clear, upfront daily rates.
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Cargo van, box truck, or medium-duty work vehicle broken down? Medium-duty towing handles the gap between a passenger car and a full semi - we have the right equipment.
Learn MoreCall us and tell the dispatcher your location, the type of vehicle you have, and what happened. Whether you are on the I-680 shoulder or on a hillside road near Alamo, give as much detail as you can. That information determines which truck is sent and how the crew prepares before leaving the yard. Dispatch responds within 1 business day for non-emergency inquiries - emergency calls are answered immediately, around the clock.
When the crew arrives, they walk the scene before touching your vehicle. They check the ground, the angle, any fluid leaks, and the safest approach. You get a clear explanation of the method before anything is rigged. No surprises, no pressure to sign paperwork before you understand what is happening. If your situation requires a specific piece of equipment - a winch, rotator, or flatbed - that is confirmed before the job begins.
Once your vehicle is secured, it is transported to wherever you direct - a repair shop, your home, a fleet yard, or a secure storage facility. Confirm your destination with the driver before the truck leaves, and make sure you have an itemized receipt at drop-off that shows every charge. If you need the vehicle held in storage temporarily, we explain the daily rate upfront so there are no billing surprises later.
Alamo Towing Service carries the licensing and insurance required to operate legally in California. You can verify this before work begins - and you should. Choosing a licensed, insured company protects you if anything goes wrong during the job.
We tell you the cost before the hook goes on - not after your vehicle is already on the truck. For non-emergency service calls, we respond with a written estimate within 1 business day. No pressure. No commitment until you say go.
We have been serving the Alamo area and the I-680 corridor since 2015. We know the grades on Diablo Road, the congestion patterns near the Sunol Grade, and the hillside streets where a standard tow truck cannot safely reach. Local experience matters when the terrain is the challenge.
Sending the wrong truck wastes your time and risks your vehicle. Our dispatchers ask the right questions before rolling, so the correct equipment arrives ready to work - not a light-duty truck that cannot handle your situation.
Ready to get started? Call (925) 318-8128 or send us a message and we will be in touch within 1 business day.
"My big rig broke down on the I-680 shoulder near the Diablo Road exit during the morning commute. These guys dispatched the right heavy-duty unit and had me cleared from the shoulder in under two hours. The dispatcher gave me an honest arrival window and stuck to it."
Marcus T., Danville - Heavy Duty Towing
"My car slid off Stone Valley Road on a wet night and ended up in the ditch at a bad angle. The recovery crew walked the scene before doing anything, explained exactly what they were going to do, and got the car back on the road without any additional damage. I was impressed with how methodical they were."
Linda K., Alamo - Accident Recovery
"I manage a small delivery fleet and one of our vans went down mid-route in San Ramon on a Friday afternoon. Alamo Towing Service picked up immediately, gave me a clear estimate before touching the vehicle, and got it to our shop before end of day. Having a number to call without searching made all the difference."
Ray S., San Ramon - Commercial Towing
We respond within 1 business day. There is no commitment required - send your details and someone from our office will call to discuss your situation and schedule a free on-site estimate if needed. You decide what happens next.
(925) 318-8128Alamo Towing Service is based in Alamo and serves 12 communities across Contra Costa County and the surrounding East Bay, including Danville, Walnut Creek, Concord, and San Ramon. We cover the full I-680 corridor and the hillside roads around Mount Diablo, with same-week scheduling available for most locations in our service area.
A flatbed carries your car with all four wheels off the ground, eliminating any risk of drivetrain damage during transport. For all-wheel-drive vehicles, luxury cars, or any vehicle that cannot be rolled without risk, a flatbed is always the right choice - not just the most convenient option.
If your vehicle has left the roadway, rolled, or is resting at an angle that makes a standard hookup impossible, you need a wrecker - not a regular tow truck. Sending the wrong equipment to a recovery situation wastes time and risks additional damage to your vehicle. Describe the exact position when you call.
California regulates towing rates for police-ordered tows, and Contra Costa County may apply additional rules. For a tow you arrange yourself, always ask for a written estimate before the job starts. The California Highway Patrol publishes information on your rights during a tow - it is worth knowing before you need it.
Yes. The I-680 corridor through the San Ramon Valley handles some of the highest commuter and freight volumes in the East Bay. During peak hours, a truck coming from another call can face real delays. A local provider who knows the corridor and its access points - the Diablo Road exit, Stone Valley Road - can often reach you faster than one dispatching from farther away.
When the California Highway Patrol manages a scene on a state highway, they may direct which company responds. To be on the CHP rotation, a company must meet specific equipment and insurance standards - so a rotation-listed provider has already been vetted. If CHP is not yet involved, you can call your preferred company directly.
Moving a semi-truck or loaded trailer safely requires specialized rigging, a crew trained in large-vehicle recovery, and sometimes multiple units working together. The grades on the Sunol Grade south of Alamo put real stress on heavy vehicles - and recovering one from that terrain is a different job than pulling a stalled passenger car off the shoulder.
Alamo Towing Service is a licensed and insured towing company based in Alamo, California, serving 12 communities across Contra Costa County and the greater East Bay since 2015. We hold the licensing required by the state of California for towing and recovery operations, including coverage for heavy-duty commercial and roadside work on state highways such as I-680.
Since 2015, we have completed towing and recovery calls across all 16 service categories we offer - from passenger-car flatbed tows to multi-truck heavy recoveries on the I-680 corridor and the grades around the Diablo foothills. That range of experience means we dispatch the right equipment without guesswork.
Want to learn more about our team and how we operate? Read our full About page.
A vehicle in a live travel lane on I-680 is a serious safety hazard. Do not wait to see if the car will start - call for recovery immediately and consider calling 911 so the CHP can manage traffic around the scene while help is on the way.
Roads like Diablo Road and Stone Valley Road have steep grades and limited shoulders. If your vehicle has slid off or become stuck, stay well clear of it until the crew arrives - an unstable vehicle on a slope can shift unexpectedly. Describe the road and the grade when you call.
Fuel, oil, or coolant pooling under a vehicle is a safety hazard. Stay away from the vehicle and do not attempt to move it. In dry summer conditions around Alamo, spilled fuel near dry roadside vegetation is a fire risk - mention this to dispatch so the crew arrives prepared.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration publishes guidelines on safe vehicle recovery and transport for commercial vehicles. If you are a fleet operator or owner-operator in Contra Costa County, those resources are worth reviewing. For any towing situation in Alamo, call (925) 318-8128 and we will tell you exactly what to do next.
Alamo is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, situated in the San Ramon Valley roughly halfway between Walnut Creek and Danville - about 28 miles east of San Francisco. The community sits along Interstate 680, the primary commuter and freight corridor connecting the East Bay to the South Bay and Central Valley. Homes here tend to be on larger lots, and a significant portion of the community sits on hillside terrain toward Las Trampas Regional Wilderness to the west. Because Alamo is unincorporated, county services and planning go through Contra Costa County rather than a city hall.
The roads in and around Alamo include several distinct terrain types that affect towing and recovery work. Danville Boulevard is the historic main road running through the center of the community, while Stone Valley Road connects the valley floor to hillside neighborhoods. The grades and curves on roads approaching the Las Trampas hills and toward Mount Diablo are steep enough that a vehicle losing power or traction mid-hill requires specialized recovery equipment, not just a standard tow. The area around Round Hill Country Club includes some of the hillside residential streets that see occasional off-road incidents in wet winter conditions.
Alamo's Mediterranean climate - hot, dry summers and concentrated winter rainfall - creates towing demand throughout the year. Summer heat accelerates tire blowouts and coolant failures on vehicles traveling the Sunol Grade south of the valley. Winter atmospheric river events can bring several inches of rain in a day or two, saturating the clay soils common in the East Bay and making soft shoulders and hillside roads particularly hazardous. We have operated in this environment since 2015 and keep local road conditions in mind every time we dispatch a truck in the Alamo area.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Alamo Towing Service
215 Alamo Plaza
Alamo, CA 94507
Always open, 24/7.
Alamo Towing Service dispatches towing and roadside assistance across Alamo and Contra Costa County around the clock - one call gets the right truck moving toward you.