The tow truck market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the size of the tow truck market has seen consistent growth. The market size, which currently stands at $1.62 billion in 2024, is predicted to increase to $1.69 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.
Factors such as an increase in road traffic accidents, rise in vehicle ownership, urbanization, expansion of commercial fleets, and weather-related incidents have led to this growth during the historical period.
The tow truck market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of tow trucks is projected to experience significant expansion in the upcoming years, reaching a value of $2.06 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.
This potential growth during the forecast period can be linked to the development of the electric vehicle market, the advancement of autonomous vehicles, the increase in on-demand services, concerns about the environment and fuel efficiency, and government measures promoting road safety. The forecast period is also expected to witness key trends such as the emergence of electric and hybrid tow trucks, the automation of towing vehicles, the application of digital dispatch and mobile applications, the use of telematics for preventive maintenance, and strategic collaborations with insurance firms.
The escalating incidents of road traffic mishaps are predicted to boost the growth of the tow truck market in the future. Road traffic mishaps are occurrences on roads involving vehicles and other users, resulting in injuries or damage. The surge in such accidents is due to distracted driving, speeding and an increase in the number of vehicles on the streets. Tow trucks play a crucial role in these situations as they swiftly eliminate damaged vehicles from the scene, facilitating smoother traffic flow and ensuring safety. For example, a report by Australia's Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) disclosed that there were 1,194 road accident fatalities in 2022, a 5.8 percent hike from the previous year. However, the rate of national fatalities has remained relatively static over the past decade. Hence, the rising road traffic accidents are propelling the growth of the tow truck market. Tow Truck Market Driver: The Influence of the Surge in Vehicle Ownership on the Tow Truck Market
The tow truck market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Light-Duty Tow Truck, Medium-Duty Tow Trucks, Heavy-Duty Tow Trucks
2) By Usage: Personal Use, Commercial Use, Government Agencies
3) By Sales Channel: Direct Channel, Distribution Channel
4) By Application: Machine Building Industry, Metallurgical Industry, Furniture Industry, Appliance Industry, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Light-Duty Tow Truck: Flatbed Tow Trucks, Wheel-Lift Tow Trucks
2) By Medium-Duty Tow Trucks: Integrated Tow Trucks, Conventional Tow Trucks
3) By Heavy-Duty Tow Trucks: Wrecker Tow Trucks, Rotator Tow Trucks
In the tow truck market, leading corporations are intensifying their efforts to design autonomous tow tractors, like the Palion Series 8, with the aim of augmenting their market earnings. The Palion Series 8, an autonomous tow tractor that self-navigates using in-built sensors and software to avoid obstacles and tow loads or trailers. Recently in May 2022, Seegrid Corporation, a U.S. autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) manufacturing enterprise, unveiled the new Palion Series 8 Autonomous Tow Tractor. This enhanced model outperforms the company's preceding automated tow tractor, boasting the capacity to securely tow loads of up to 4,500 kg (10,000 lbs.) in bustling, high-traffic locations. The Palion Series 8 incorporates artificial intelligence and sensor fusion technologies, enhancing its situational awareness and enabling safer movement decisions. Its state-of-the-art features make it a promising instrument that may transform how materials are transported in industrial environments.
Major companies operating in the tow truck market report are:
• Chevron Commercial Inc.
• Ford Motor Company
• Daimler Truck AG
• AB Volvo
• Isuzu Motors Ltd.
• Allianz Partners SAS
• Miller Industries Inc.
• Agero Inc.
• Tatra Trucks AS
• Ledwell & Son Enterprises
• B&B Industries Inc.
• Allstate Insurance Co
• Nation Safe Drivers
• Jerr-Dan Corporation
• HONK Technologies Inc.
• Coach Net Corporation
• Stella's Towing Inc.
• Boniface Engineering Ltd.
• NRC Industries Ltd.
• Detroit Wrecker Sales
• AutoVantage
• Dual-Tech Inc.
• Carlinville Truck Equipment Inc.
• Golden West Towing Equipment
• Blackburn Truck Equipment Inc.
• A & A Truck and Auto Center Inc.
North America was the largest region in the tow truck market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tow truck market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa