Turnpike shoulder, Parkway exit ramp, parking garage, job site, or your own driveway — we roll out to your exact location.
Towing & recovery · North & Central NJ + Staten Island
Stuck in Jersey? We’ll get you moving.
Hercules Towing is a Rahway-based towing and recovery company covering North and Central New Jersey and Staten Island. Light duty to heavy duty, winch outs, long distance hauls and equipment moves — one call, an upfront price, and a truck on the way.
5.0★ on Google · 19 reviews
Licensed & insured · USDOT #3715786
Light duty to heavy duty
Towing & Recovery · North & Central NJ
We tow & haul vehicles, trucks and equipment
SedansSUVsPickup TrucksVansMotorcyclesBox TrucksDump TrucksBuses & RVsTractors & TrailersSkid SteersMini ExcavatorsForkliftsScissor LiftsGeneratorsContainersEVs & HybridsClassic CarsNon-Running VehiclesSedansSUVsPickup TrucksVansMotorcyclesBox TrucksDump TrucksBuses & RVsTractors & TrailersSkid SteersMini ExcavatorsForkliftsScissor LiftsGeneratorsContainersEVs & HybridsClassic CarsNon-Running Vehicles
Help that comes to you
One call, from Fair Lawn to the shore.
Whether you’re on the shoulder of the Turnpike, stuck in a Parkway exit ramp, sitting in a parking garage with a dead battery, or standing on a job site next to a machine that needs to move — we come to you, with the price agreed before we roll.
What we help with:
- Light Duty Towing
- Heavy Duty Towing
- Winch Outs
- Long Distance Hauls
- Equipment Moves
- Flatbed Towing
- Accident & Collision Recovery
- Roadside Assistance
- Jump Starts
- Flat Tire Change
- Fuel Delivery
- Car Lockout Service
- Junk Car Removal
What we do
From a dead battery to a loaded excavator.
Most towing companies handle passenger cars and stop there. Hercules Towing runs the full range — light duty tows, heavy duty recovery, winch outs, long distance hauls and equipment moves — so you only need one number.
Cars, SUVs & pickups
Light Duty Towing
Everyday towing done right. Sedans, SUVs, pickups, vans and motorcycles moved off the shoulder, out of a driveway, or out of a parking garage — loaded carefully, tied down properly, and delivered where you need it.
Learn more →Trucks, rigs & big equipmentHeavy Duty Towing
When the load is too big for a standard tow truck, we bring the heavy iron. Box trucks, dump trucks, buses, RVs, tractors, trailers and commercial vehicles — recovered, lifted and hauled with the right rigging for the weight.
Learn more →Stuck? We’ll pull you outWinch Outs
Off the shoulder, buried in mud, dropped a wheel in a ditch, or wedged in snow? A winch-out pulls your vehicle back onto solid ground using the right anchor points and steady tension — so you don’t trade a stuck vehicle for a damaged one.
Learn more →Out of town & out of stateLong Distance Hauls
Need a vehicle moved a long way, not just across town? We run long-distance hauls with interstate operating authority — dealer transfers, auction pickups, project cars, relocations, and vehicles headed to a shop three states away.
Learn more →Machines, not just vehiclesEquipment Moves
We move the equipment that keeps job sites running — skid steers, mini excavators, forklifts, scissor lifts, generators, light towers, containers and trailers. Loaded, chained down and delivered to the next site, yard or rental return.
Learn more →All four wheels off the roadFlatbed Towing
Flatbed towing is the safest way to move a vehicle — every wheel up off the pavement with nothing dragging and nothing turning. It’s the right call for AWD and 4WD, low-clearance cars, EVs, classics, and anything you’d rather not risk.
Learn more →Here when it matters mostAccident & Collision Recovery
After a crash you shouldn’t have to argue with anybody about where your car goes. We clear the vehicle from the scene safely, work alongside police and fire when they’re on site, and take it to the body shop you choose — not the one that pays a kickback.
Learn more →Back on the road, no tow neededRoadside Assistance
Not every breakdown needs a tow truck bed. When a jump, a spare, a few gallons of fuel or a door opened is all it takes, we come to you and handle it on the spot — and only tow if it turns out the problem is bigger.
Learn more →Dead battery? Quickest fix we doJump Starts
A dead battery is the fastest call we run. We come to you, connect properly to protect your vehicle’s electronics, and get you started — then tell you honestly whether that battery is going to strand you again next week.
Learn more →No spare, no problemFlat Tire Change
A flat shouldn’t leave you standing on a busy shoulder with a jack you’ve never used. We come to you, position the truck to shield your vehicle, mount your spare, and make sure you’re safe before you pull away.
Learn more →Out of gas? We’ll bring itFuel Delivery
Running dry happens, and walking down a highway shoulder with a gas can is a genuinely bad idea. Call us instead — we bring enough gas or diesel to get you to the nearest station and back on your way.
Learn more →Locked out? We’ll get you inCar Lockout Service
Keys on the seat and the doors locked? We use professional lockout tools to open your vehicle without damaging the door, the glass or the weather seal — a lot cheaper and a lot less painful than a broken window.
Learn more →Clear out that clunkerJunk Car Removal
That car that hasn’t moved in two years is taking up a spot you could be using. We haul away unwanted, wrecked and non-running vehicles — winched on if it won’t roll, gone the same trip.
Learn more →
Local. Properly equipped. Straight with you.
Rahway-based, covering 142 towns.
Hercules Towing was built to be the one number that works no matter what you’re looking at — a sedan with a dead battery, a box truck off the shoulder of the Turnpike, or a skid steer that needs to be on another site by morning. We’re a licensed and insured carrier with interstate authority, and our customers rate us 5.0 out of 5 on Google.
Why drivers call us
Fast, straight with you, and properly equipped.
When you’re stuck, every minute drags. You shouldn’t be stuck waiting on a truck that never comes, and you shouldn’t get a number on the phone and a different one when the driver arrives. We show up, we handle the vehicle right, and the price is the price.
Hook-up and per-mile numbers before we head out, and an itemized receipt after for your insurer.
Light duty for cars, heavy duty for trucks and machines. We bring the equipment the job actually needs.
How it works
Getting help is simple.
No runaround, no hold music. Here’s what a call to Hercules Towing looks like.
Give us a call
Tell us where you are, what you’re driving or hauling, and what happened.
Get an upfront price
We quote the hook-up and mileage before we head out. That’s the number you pay.
The right truck rolls
Light duty, flatbed, or heavy duty — we send the equipment your job actually needs, straight to your location.
Where it needs to be
You’re back on the road, or your vehicle or machine is safely where you wanted it, with an itemized receipt in hand.
Licensed, insured, accountable
Service you can count on.
Being stuck is stressful enough without wondering whether the truck is coming or what it’s going to cost. We’re a licensed and insured motor carrier (USDOT #3715786), your vehicle is covered while it’s on our deck, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Roadside tips
Broken down? Stay safe, then call.
Practical advice from Hercules Towing for the ten minutes before the truck gets there.
Get somewhere safe first
If you break down, pull as far onto the shoulder as you safely can, put your hazards on, and stay buckled inside the vehicle. On the Turnpike, the Parkway, or Route 1&9, standing outside your car is the most dangerous thing you can do.
Know exactly where you are
The fastest way to get a truck to you is a precise location — an exit number, a mile marker, a cross street, or a landmark. "Somewhere on 22" costs everybody time.
Tell us what you’re driving
Year, make, model, and whether it’s all-wheel drive, electric, lowered, or won’t roll. That one answer decides whether we send the wheel-lift, the flatbed, or the heavy duty truck — and getting it right the first time saves you a second wait.
Service areas
Covering 142 cities and towns.
Based in Rahway and running from Fair Lawn and Englewood in the north, west through Paterson, Totowa and Madison, south to New Brunswick, Old Bridge and the Monmouth shore, and east across the bridges to Staten Island. Find your town below.
FAQ
Questions drivers ask us.
What areas do you serve?
We’re based in Rahway and cover 142 cities and towns across Union, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Somerset and Monmouth counties, plus all of Staten Island, NY. That runs from Fair Lawn and Englewood in the north, west through Paterson, Totowa, Fairfield and Madison, south through Plainfield, Piscataway, New Brunswick and Old Bridge to Matawan, Hazlet and Keansburg, and east across the bridges to Staten Island.
What are your hours?
We’re open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Call (908) 333-7086 during those hours and you’ll get a person, not a queue.
Do you do heavy duty towing, or just cars?
Both. Light duty covers everyday cars, SUVs, vans and pickups. Heavy duty covers box trucks, dump trucks, buses, RVs, tractors and trailers. Tell us the vehicle type and rough weight when you call and we’ll send the right truck.
Can you move construction equipment?
Yes — equipment moves are one of our core services. Skid steers, mini excavators, forklifts, scissor lifts, generators, light towers, containers and trailers, moved between job sites, back to the yard, or out to a rental return.
How far will you tow?
As far as you need. We hold interstate operating authority under USDOT #3715786, so long distance and out-of-state hauls are no problem. Give us the pickup and the destination and we’ll quote the whole run upfront.
How does your pricing work?
Towing is normally a hook-up (base) fee plus a per-mile charge, and winch outs and recovery work carry their own rate depending on the situation. We give you those numbers before we roll and you get an itemized receipt after.
Can I choose which shop you tow my car to?
Always. It’s your vehicle. Name the repair shop, body shop, dealer or address and that’s where it goes.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Hercules Towing LLC is a licensed and insured motor carrier operating under USDOT #3715786, with interstate authority. Your vehicle is covered while it’s in our care and we can provide the documentation your insurer needs.
Can you help if I’m locked out or out of gas?
Yes. Jump starts, flat-tire changes, fuel delivery, lockouts and winch outs are all part of what we do — often you don’t need a tow at all, and we’ll tell you that honestly.
My car won’t roll — can you still move it?
Yes. Flat tires, no key, seized brakes, collision damage, or a car that’s been sitting for years — we winch it onto the deck and secure it. Just tell us the condition so we bring the right gear.
North & Central NJ · Staten Island
Need a tow, a winch out, or an equipment move?
Tell us where you are and what you’re working with, and we’ll give you an upfront price and head your way. Call (908) 333-7086.