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Trusted Heavy Towing Services in Brisbane
Established in 1900, Barnes Auto Co has been a cornerstone of Australia's heavy recovery industry for over a century. Our expertise in heavy towing and recovery services spans generations, built on a legacy of innovation and reliability. We specialise in handling large vehicles including trucks, buses, road trains, and over-dimensional loads, supported by a diverse fleet of trucks across six depots. Our team of fully trained operators brings decades of experience to every recovery and transport challenge. As a Truck Safe accredited business, we guarantee safe, efficient services with competitive pricing. Available 24/7, we provide prompt assistance across Queensland, Northern New South Wales, and Australia-wide on special request.Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us Australia's largest heavy towing provider. From our headquarters in South Brisbane, we continue to uphold our motto 'We Never Sleep' by delivering round-the-clock emergency services. Our history of technical innovation includes pioneering Australia's first towing truck and developing the Degaussing System during World War II. Today, we combine this heritage with modern equipment to handle vehicles ranging from 4.5 to 150 tonnes, including our specialised tilt tray and super tilt trucks capable of transporting oversized loads up to 25 tonnes.
Services
Truck Towing
Heavy Haulage
Bus Towing
Road Trains
Over-Dimensional Loads
Salvage Services
Tilt Tray Transport
Emergency Recovery
24/7 Roadside Rescue
Specialised Equipment Transport
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in heavy vehicle recovery and transport.
- Our fleet handles vehicles from 4.5 to 150 tonnes with specialist equipment.
- Available 24/7 with rapid response times across Queensland and beyond.
- Truck Safe accredited for safety and operational excellence.
- We operate six strategically located depots for comprehensive coverage.
Associations and certifications
- Truck Safe
What people say
24/7 availability
Experienced operators
Prompt response times
Reliable service
Specialist equipment
Services
Truck Towing
Our truck towing services handle vehicles from 4.5 to 150 tonnes across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Specialised equipment ensures safe transport of trucks, coaches, and road trains. With 24/7 availability and six strategically located depots, we provide rapid response for breakdowns, accidents, and scheduled transport needs.
Heavy Haulage
We transport over-dimensional loads and heavy machinery including excavators and construction equipment. Our fleet accommodates weights up to 150 tonnes with specialist vehicles for challenging transport requirements. Expert operators ensure compliance with road regulations and safe delivery across Queensland and beyond.
Bus Towing
Specialised towing solutions for buses and coaches of all sizes, from school buses to luxury coaches. Our tilt tray trucks safely transport vehicles up to 25 tonnes. Available 24/7 for emergency breakdowns or scheduled maintenance transport across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
24/7 Emergency Recovery
Round-the-clock emergency recovery services for heavy vehicles across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Our rapid response team handles breakdowns, accidents, and vehicle failures with specialist equipment. Available 365 days a year with immediate dispatch from six depot locations.
Tilt Tray Transport
Our tilt tray and super tilt trucks transport vehicles up to 25 tonnes with precision. The 8-degree tilt angle accommodates long vehicles and oversized loads. This service is ideal for moving buses, construction machinery, and specialist equipment across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We cover Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Northern New South Wales, and Australia-wide on special request with 24/7 availability.
What types of vehicles can you tow?
We handle vehicles from 4.5 to 150 tonnes including trucks, buses, road trains, over-dimensional loads, and heavy machinery.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency services respond to breakdowns and accidents across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are a Truck Safe accredited business, ensuring safety and compliance in all our heavy towing operations.
How quickly can you respond?
With six depots across Queensland, we provide rapid response times for emergency recovery and transport services.
Do you handle oversized loads?
Yes, our fleet includes specialist tilt tray trucks for transporting oversized loads up to 25 tonnes.
