HEAVY-DUTY TOWING & RECOVERY
Heavy-duty towing and recovery for semis, buses, RVs, commercial fleets, and complex accident scenes.
Since 1956
24/7 EMERGENCY & HEAVY DUTY TOWING IN NORTHERN CHICAGOLAND
Ernie’s Towing & Recovery provides 24-hour emergency towing and heavy duty recovery services throughout Northern Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.
24/7 Emergency Response
PROFESSIONAL TOWING & HEAVY RECOVERY SERVICES
Ernie’s Towing & Recovery provides 24-hour emergency towing and heavy duty recovery services throughout Northern Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.
We respond to roadside breakdowns, accident scenes, commercial vehicle incidents, and complex heavy recovery situations with trained operators, specialized equipment, and clear dispatch communication.
Lake County
Northern Chicagoland
I-94
US-41
Route 53
- Emergency roadside towing
- Heavy duty towing for semi-trucks and commercial vehicles
- Accident recovery and winching
- Equipment transport and load stabilization
- Fleet and municipal towing support
Capabilities
COMPLETE TOWING & RECOVERY SERVICES IN LAKE COUNTY & NORTHERN CHICAGOLAND
Ernie’s Towing & Recovery delivers light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing and recovery services throughout Lake County and Northern Chicagoland. From stalled passenger vehicles to overturned tractor-trailers, we respond with the proper equipment, trained operators, and 24/7 emergency dispatch support.
LIGHT & MEDIUM-DUTY TOWING
Flatbed and wheel-lift towing for cars, SUVs, pickups, vans, box trucks, and specialty vehicles.
EMERGENCY RECOVERY
Rapid recovery for water, off-road, and unstable-vehicle incidents requiring specialized equipment.
Lift & Winch Assistance
Controlled lifting and winching for equipment, machinery, generators, and specialized recovery jobs.
Accident & Scene Management
Accident towing and scene management with law enforcement and fire coordination.
Lowboy Transport
Lowboy transport for construction equipment, fire apparatus, oversized vehicles, and specialty loads.
Why Drivers & Fleets Choose Ernie’s
WHY DRIVERS & FLEETS CHOOSE ERNIE’S
Professional towing and heavy recovery backed by local experience, modern equipment, and around-the-clock dispatch.
Local, Family-Owned Since 1956
Three generations serving Vernon Hills, Lake County, and Northern Chicagoland with professional towing and heavy recovery services.
24/7/365 Live Dispatch
No call centers. You speak directly with experienced dispatchers at any hour.
Light-, Medium-, & Heavy-Duty Capability
Flatbeds, wreckers, rotators, and lowboys deployed based on job requirements – not guesswork.
Trusted by Municipalities & Carriers
Law enforcement agencies, municipalities, dealerships, fleet managers, and national motor clubs rely on Ernie’s for dependable towing and recovery.
Certified Operators & Modern Equipment
Safety-focused operators using well-maintained, fully equipped trucks for every response.
Strategic Local Coverage
Positioned in Vernon Hills for rapid response across Lake County, I-94, Route 53, and key Northern Chicagoland corridors.
Service Area Coverage
TOWING & HEAVY RECOVERY ACROSS LAKE COUNTY & NORTHERN CHICAGOLAND
We respond quickly from Vernon Hills throughout Lake County and surrounding communities, including major highways and commercial corridors.
If you need emergency towing, heavy-duty recovery, or commercial transport support in Northern Illinois, contact Ernie’s Towing & Recovery for immediate dispatch.
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