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Tow truck responding to a nighttime breakdown on I-94 near Portage, Michigan

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24 Hour Towing in Portage, MI — a live person answers

Broken down on I‑94, locked out at the Crossroads Mall, or stuck in a driveway after a lake‑effect snowfall? Call and talk to someone local who sends a truck. No menus, no national call center.

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Under 30min

Target response in Portage

24/7

Live dispatch, every day

Since 2018

Serving Kalamazoo County

20 miles

Radius around Portage

Local, not national

Towing and Roadside Assistance in Portage, Michigan

We know which stretch of Shaver Road ices over first, and that the Portage Road and Sprinkle Road exits off I‑94 generate more winter calls than the rest of the city combined.

That local knowledge shortens the part that actually matters — the time between your call and headlights showing up. We’re not routing your call through a national queue and hoping somebody nearby picks it up.

See our full service area

Why that matters when you’re stuck

No repair shop, no upsellWe tow to the shop you choose, because we don’t own one that needs filling.
A person answers, not a menuAt 3am you get David or Mike — not a call center that subcontracts to whoever bids lowest.
The right truck the first timeFlatbed and wheel-lift both on hand, so AWD cars and low-clearance garages get the correct equipment.
Priced before we rollYou agree the number on the phone. Nothing changes when the truck arrives.

Who picks up

You’re Calling Two People, Not a Call Center

Owner

David Peterson

15+ years in towing and recovery across Southwest Michigan. David still takes the overnight calls himself more often than not.

Lead Operator

Mike Thompson

10+ years behind the wheel of flatbeds and wreckers throughout Kalamazoo County. Knows the county’s back roads and problem intersections cold.

When you dial (269) 350-8697, one of them is who you get.

Portage Tow Truck operator taking a dispatch call beside a red tow truck

Every roadside situation

What We Do

All types of towing, plus the roadside work that gets you moving without a tow at all. Available 24 hours a day.

Red flatbed tow truck loading a vehicle on a Portage, MI street

Flatbed Towing

AWD crossovers, low-clearance and accident-damaged vehicles. All four wheels off the ground, zero drivetrain risk.
Wheel-lift tow truck lifting a sedan on a Portage, MI residential street

Wheel-Lift Towing

Quicker, lower-cost option for standard cars on short local moves and tight parking garages.
Heavy-duty wrecker beside a disabled semi-truck on I-94 near Portage

Heavy-Duty Towing

Semi-trucks, box trucks, RVs and commercial vehicles. I‑94 through Portage is a working freight corridor and we’re equipped for it.
Motorcycle secured with soft straps on a flatbed tow truck in Portage, MI

Motorcycle Towing

Soft straps over the tires and frame on a flatbed. We never chain a bike down.
Flatbed tow truck carrying a car on a Michigan interstate at golden hour

Long-Distance Towing

Portage to Grand Rapids, Detroit, Chicago, or anywhere in between.
Technician performing a damage-free vehicle lockout in a Portage, MI parking lot

Lockout Service

Air wedge and long-reach tools. No slim jims, no bent door frames, no torn weather seals.
Technician connecting jumper cables during a Michigan winter jump start

Jump Start & Battery

Commercial jump packs that start a truck at −10°F, when a consumer booster pack won’t.
Technician delivering fuel to a stranded car on a Portage, MI highway shoulder

Fuel Delivery

Gas or diesel brought to you on I‑94, US‑131, or wherever you coasted to a stop.
Tow truck winching a pickup out of a muddy ditch in Kalamazoo County

Winch-Out & Recovery

Ditches, snowbanks, soft shoulders, and the mud along the Gourdneck State Game Area.

We do not perform mechanical repairs. Anything needing a lift and a mechanic goes to a shop you pick.

Coverage

Where We Tow

Portage first — ZIP 49002 & 49024

From the Air Zoo and the airport on the east side across to Texas Corners, and from Milham Avenue south to the Vicksburg line.

Then out to roughly 20 miles

PortageKalamazooVicksburgSchoolcraftMattawanRichlandGalesburgComstockParchmentOshtemoTexas CornersScottsClimaxAugustaFultonLawtonPlainwell

And the roads in between

I‑94 at exits 74 (Oakland/Westnedge), 76 (Portage Road) and 80 (Sprinkle Road) · US‑131 at the Center Avenue, Milham and Shaver Road interchanges · M‑43 and the South Westnedge commercial corridor.

No guesswork

What Happens When You Call

You call (269) 350-8697

A person picks up. A cross street, exit number, or the nearest business is enough to locate you.

You get a real ETA

Not “soon.” An actual number based on where our nearest truck is. If a pileup on I‑94 means 50 minutes, we say 50 minutes.

We quote before we roll

Price agreed on the phone. No surprise charges once the truck is on scene.

We tow it where you want

Your shop, your dealership, your home. We don’t own a repair bay, so the destination is your call.

Before you call

Straight Answers About Towing in Portage

How fast can you get to me in Portage?
Under 30 minutes anywhere inside Portage city limits. Heavy snow, an I‑94 closure, or back-to-back calls can push that out — and we’ll tell you on the phone rather than leave you standing in the cold guessing.
What does a tow cost in Portage, MI?
Towing in the Kalamazoo County market typically runs about $75–$125 for a short local tow and $125–$250 for longer county runs. Lockouts and jump starts generally fall in the $50–$95 range. Winch-outs and heavy-duty work are priced on the job. These are typical market ranges, not a quote — call and we’ll give you your exact price before we dispatch.
Are you really open at 3am?
Yes. 24 hours, seven days, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and every snow day. The overnight hours are when lockouts, dead batteries and ditch recoveries actually happen.
Do you tow on I-94?
Daily. Exits 74, 76 and 80 are our regular stretch. If you’re on the shoulder, stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt fastened and hazards on until we arrive — standing outside a car on an interstate shoulder is genuinely dangerous.
My car is all-wheel drive. Does that matter?
It does. AWD and 4WD vehicles should go on a flatbed — towing them with two wheels down can damage the transfer case or differential. Tell us the drivetrain when you call and we’ll send the right truck.
Can you get into my apartment parking garage?
Usually. Most low-clearance garages around Portage need a wheel-lift rather than a flatbed. Mention the garage on the call so we bring the right equipment the first time.
Do you do repairs?
No. We tow, and we handle roadside — jump starts, lockouts, fuel, tire changes, winch-outs. Anything needing a mechanic goes to a shop you choose.
Can you tow a motorcycle?
Yes, on a flatbed with soft straps over the tires and frame. Bikes are never chained down.

Know before you need it

Your Rights When a Car Is Towed in Michigan

Michigan towing law covers signage, storage fees, and how long before a car is considered abandoned. We wrote the plain-language version, with the section numbers included.

Your Rights When Towed

The full overview — signage, timelines, storage fees and where to find the sections in the Michigan Vehicle Code.

Private Lot Signage Rules

What a sign has to say, how big the letters must be, and where it has to be posted before a private tow is lawful.

Abandoned Vehicle Timeline

How long before an unclaimed vehicle is treated as abandoned, and the fees that come with it.

What a Tow Can Legally Cost

Michigan sets no statewide cap on towing or storage rates. Here is what actually protects you.

After an Accident

Reports, rotation tows, and storage in Kalamazoo County after a crash.

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Stranded in Portage Right Now?

Don’t wait it out. Call and a truck starts moving toward you.

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Portage Tow Truck
Portage, MI 49002 & 49024
Phone: (269) 350-8697
Email: info@portagetowtruck.com
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week