At some point, you have come across a tow truck on the road or even required their services. Tow trucks haul vehicles that have broken down on the road, sustained serious damage in a crash, or are otherwise inoperable. These towing trucks are also used in certain situations to move illegally parked cars, during vehicle repossessions, or when a car is blocking a path or roadway. While in most instances, everyday passenger vehicles require towing services, in some situations, a larger vehicle or commercial truck will need towing. The bigger the vehicle that requires towing, the bigger the tow truck. Tow trucks range from light-duty trucks that can haul vehicles less than 11,000 pounds to heavy-duty tow trucks that can haul fully loaded semis at over 80,000 pounds. These are the most common types of tow trucks found on roadways: Hook and chain tow truck Integrated tow truck Flatbed tow truck Wheel lift tow truck