RoadReady Tow

Serving Pittsburgh now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in Pittsburgh, PA

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown Pittsburgh, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside and all of Pittsburgh.

  • 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 Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a city of hills, rivers, bridges and tunnels, and every one of them affects driving. We help drivers stuck in tunnel traffic on the Parkway, residents whose cars slid on icy hills, students in Oakland and fans after a Steelers game. RoadReady Tow covers Pittsburgh from Lawrenceville to Brookline.

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

Major roads we cover in Pittsburgh

  • I-376 (Parkway East and West): The main east-west route through the city.
  • I-279 (Parkway North): Runs north from downtown.
  • I-79: Runs north-south west of the city.
  • PA-28: Runs along the Allegheny River.

Where we help in Pittsburgh

We serve Downtown Pittsburgh, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, Mount Washington, North Shore, Bloomfield, East Liberty, Brookline and the rest of Allegheny County.

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

Common trouble spots in Pittsburgh

  • Fort Pitt Tunnel and Bridge: No shoulders in the tunnel, and heavy merges at the exits.
  • Squirrel Hill Tunnel on the Parkway East: Daily bottleneck with frequent stalls.
  • Steep hills in winter: Icy hills cause slide-offs and stuck cars.

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 Pittsburgh.

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 Pittsburgh

Snow and ice on steep hills cause many winter calls.

Cold mornings kill weak batteries.

Big events and traffic in Pittsburgh

Steelers, Pirates and Penguins games bring heavy traffic to the North Shore and downtown.

Landmarks we serve near

Pittsburgh International Airport, Acrisure Stadium, PNC Park, PPG Paints Arena, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, UPMC Presbyterian.

Pittsburgh ZIP codes we cover

15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205, 15206, 15207, 15208, 15209, 15210, 15211, 15212, 15213, 15214, 15215, 15216, 15217, 15218, 15219, 15220, 15221, 15222, 15223, 15224, 15225

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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Photos on this site are representative stock images, not our trucks. Real job photos will replace them as we complete jobs.

Towing in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh towing FAQ

My car slid on an icy hill. Can you pull it out?+

Yes. Winch-outs start at $200. Tell us the street and how the car is sitting, and your dispatcher confirms the price before we dispatch.

Which Pittsburgh neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Downtown Pittsburgh, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side and Mount Washington and the rest of Pittsburgh, including ZIP codes 15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205 and 15206. If you are just outside the Pittsburgh area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a Pittsburgh driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-376 or I-279?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Pittsburgh exit, mile marker or large sign on I-376 or I-279. On I-79, the closest cross street or landmark such as Pittsburgh International Airport helps a Pittsburgh driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-376 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in Pittsburgh?+

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

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in Pittsburgh?+

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

Can I book a tow online in Pittsburgh?+

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 Pittsburgh?

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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