HEAVY-DUTY TOWING & RECOVERY
Rotators and heavy wreckers for semis, buses, RVs, and commercial fleets, including load shifts, rollovers, and complex recoveries.
Since 1956
24/7 TOWING & RECOVERY YOU CAN RELY ON
Fast dispatch, experienced operators, and heavy-duty capability across Vernon Hills, Lake County, and surrounding Northern Chicagoland.
Built for urgent response
PROFESSIONAL TOWING & HEAVY RESCUE SERVICES
Ernie’s Towing and Recovery is available 24/7 across Northern Chicagoland for emergency towing, heavy recovery, commercial transport support, and complex incident response.
We’re a family-owned team with experienced operators, specialized equipment, and clear communication from dispatch to arrival.
- 24/7/365 Dispatch
- Modern fleet for light, medium, and heavy incidents
- Trained operators with specialized recovery skills
Capabilities
COMPLETE TOWING & RECOVERY SERVICES
From stalled sedans to jack-knifed semis, Ernie’s Towing and Recovery handles light, medium, and heavy-duty jobs across Lake County and Northern Chicagoland.
LIGHT & MEDIUM-DUTY TOWING
Damage-aware flatbed and wheel-lift towing for cars, SUVs, pickups, vans, box trucks, and specialty vehicles.
EMERGENCY RECOVERY
Rapid response for water, off-road, and unstable-vehicle incidents requiring specialized recovery planning.
Lift & Winch Assistance
Precision lifting and winching support for generators, machinery, and difficult repositioning jobs requiring controlled placement.
Accident & Scene Management
Vehicle recovery, accident cleanup, and coordination with law enforcement and fire for faster, safer scene clearance.
Lowboy Transport
Scheduled lowboy transport for equipment, specialty vehicles, and oversized loads with route-aware planning and securement.
Why teams call us first
WHY DRIVERS & FLEETS CALL ERNIE’S FIRST
Your choice of towing company matters.
Local, Family-Owned Since 1956
Three generations serving Vernon Hills, Lake County, and Northern Chicagoland.
24/7/365 Live Dispatch
No call centers. You speak directly to our dispatchers any time, day or night.
Light, Medium & Heavy-Duty Capability
Flatbeds, wreckers, rotators, and lowboys to match the job – not guess at it.
Trusted by Agencies & Carriers
Municipalities, law enforcement, dealerships, and national motor clubs rely on our team for professional scene management.
Certified Operators & Modern Fleet
Trained, safety-focused operators using well-maintained, fully equipped trucks.
Fast Local Arrival Windows
Strategic local coverage and dispatch routing help reduce roadside wait times across Vernon Hills and key surrounding corridors.
Coverage
LOCAL COVERAGE ACROSS LAKE COUNTY & NORTHERN CHICAGOLAND
We respond quickly from Vernon Hills across Lake County and surrounding Chicagoland communities.
24/7 Support
CONTACT ERNIE’S TOWING AND RECOVERY
Dispatch is available 24/7 for emergency towing and recovery, even outside office and impound hours.
Dispatch – 24/7
Phone: 1-847-634-3737
Call DispatchTow Office
909 SOUTH MILWAUKEE AVE.
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Impound Release Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dispatch is available 24/7 for emergency towing and recovery, even outside office and impound hours.
TOW OFFICE
Our tow office in Vernon Hills is located at:
909 S. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
For service requests and incident details, contact us directly:
847-634-3737
dispatch@erniestow.com
Dispatch email is not monitored for urgent requests. For immediate help, call our tow office at 847-634-3737.
IMPOUND INFORMATION
Impound release is located at Ernie’s Auto & Truck Center.
- MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7AM-5PM
- SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 9AM-12PM
FOR VEHICLE RELEASE, HAVE READY
- Government-issued photo ID
- Proof of ownership or authorized release paperwork