RoadReady Tow

Serving Cedar Rapids now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in Cedar Rapids, IA

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown Cedar Rapids, NewBo, Czech Village, Kenwood Park and all of Cedar Rapids.

  • Price confirmed before we dispatch
  • No membership. No hidden fees.
  • Arrival typically 30-45 minutes
  • A live operator answers your call
Flatbed tow truck carrying an SUV and towing a second car through an intersection
Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
Representative photo, not our fleet
Live operator
A real person answers every call.
Upfront pricing
See the price before we dispatch.
No membership
Pay for the job you need, nothing else.
Fast arrival
Typically 30-45 minutes.

Towing and roadside help in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids is the second-largest city in Iowa, on the Cedar River and I-380. We help commuters on the I-380 S-curve, shoppers on Collins Road, students at Coe and Mount Mercy and drivers with dead batteries in winter. RoadReady Tow covers Cedar Rapids from NewBo to Northwest Cedar Rapids.

Our Cedar Rapids drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across Linn County. Towing starts at $150 plus $10 per mile, and your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Major roads we cover in Cedar Rapids

  • I-380: Runs north-south through the city.
  • US-30: Runs along the south side.
  • US-151: Runs toward Marion.
  • Collins Road: A busy commercial road.

Where we help in Cedar Rapids

We serve Downtown Cedar Rapids, NewBo, Czech Village, Kenwood Park, Wellington Heights, Bever Park, Northwest Cedar Rapids, Westdale, Marion area, Hiawatha area and the rest of Linn County.

Driver standing beside a stopped SUV on the side of a highway

Common trouble spots in Cedar Rapids

  • I-380 through downtown: An S-curve with frequent crashes in winter.
  • Collins Road shopping area: Busy lots with lockouts.
  • Cedar River flood areas: Low roads that close during floods.

How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Nobody is dispatched until you know the price and the arrival window.

  1. STEP 1

    Tell us what happened

    Call, text or book online. Location, vehicle and a phone number is all we need.

  2. STEP 2

    We confirm price and arrival

    A dispatcher confirms your price and the arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

  3. STEP 3

    Help arrives

    A technician meets you at your location. You pay the price you agreed to.

Electric car plugged into a charging cable

Electric vehicles

Mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing in Cedar Rapids.

EVs need different handling, and a lot of roadside companies still do not plan for them. We do, from J1772 and CCS to Tesla/NACS.

  • Mobile EV chargingEnough range to reach a charger. $175 flat.
  • EV-safe flatbed towingAll four wheels off the road when charging is not the fix.
  • 12V boosts for EVsA dead 12V battery can stop an EV from starting. We can boost it.
How EV roadside help works →

Weather and seasons in Cedar Rapids

Cold winters and snow drain batteries.

Cedar River flooding can close low roads.

Big events and traffic in Cedar Rapids

Kernels games and events at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse bring traffic.

Landmarks we serve near

Eastern Iowa Airport, Coe College, Mount Mercy University, Alliant Energy PowerHouse, NewBo City Market, Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Cedar Rapids ZIP codes we cover

52401, 52402, 52403, 52404, 52405, 52406, 52407, 52411

Pricing

The number you see is the number we use.

A 10-mile tow is $150 + 10 × $10 = $250. Fuel delivery includes 3 gallons of fuel. Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

Full pricing details →
miles
0255075100+
Hook-up
$150
10 mi × $10
$100
Estimated total
$250

Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

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Towing in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids towing FAQ

Can you tow my car to Iowa City?+

Yes. Towing is $150 to hook up plus $10 per mile. Your dispatcher confirms the total before we dispatch.

Which Cedar Rapids neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Downtown Cedar Rapids, NewBo, Czech Village, Kenwood Park, Wellington Heights, Bever Park, Northwest Cedar Rapids and Westdale and the rest of Cedar Rapids, including ZIP codes 52401, 52402, 52403, 52404, 52405 and 52406. If you are just outside the Cedar Rapids area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a Cedar Rapids driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-380 or US-30?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Cedar Rapids exit, mile marker or large sign on I-380 or US-30. On US-151, the closest cross street or landmark such as Eastern Iowa Airport helps a Cedar Rapids driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-380 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in Cedar Rapids?+

A flat $150 hook-up plus $10 per mile. A 10-mile tow in Cedar Rapids is $250. Your dispatcher confirms the final price before dispatch.

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in Cedar Rapids?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership or contract.

Can I book a tow online in Cedar Rapids?+

Yes. Tap Book Online, tell us what you need and where you are, and a dispatcher confirms your price before anyone is sent.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in Cedar Rapids?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

(954) 539-7718
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