Towing and Hauling in Merritt, BC

Merritt sits about an hour from my yard in Kamloops, straight down the Coquihalla. That's a road I run most weeks, so a tow or a haul between Merritt and Kamloops is routine work for us. Call 250-319-8004 with what you've got and where it needs to go.

What we do in Merritt

• Towing to or from Merritt. Flat deck tow truck, so your vehicle rides fully off the road. To a shop, a dealer, your place, or onward to anywhere in BC.
• Trailer hauling. Bumper pull, 5th wheel, gooseneck, livestock, equipment, and construction trailers. I carry a transport plate, so an unplated trailer is not a problem. More on trailer hauling.
• Tiny homes, containers, and freight. Sheds, c-cans, building materials, and equipment on the deck.

The run down the Coquihalla

The Coquihalla between Kamloops and Merritt is a climb and a long descent, and it is the stretch where an underpowered tow vehicle or a hot set of brakes gets found out. It is also weather country: it can be clear in Kamloops and blowing snow at the summit.

That's the case for handing the drive to someone who runs it every week. I know where the brake checks are, where the wind comes across, and where you can pull off safely if something needs sorting mid-haul. If you would rather not tow your own trailer over the pass, that's the job.

Merritt is also where Highway 5, the 97C, and Highway 8 meet, so plenty of our runs pass through on the way to the Okanagan or the Lower Mainland.

Emergency breakdown in Merritt?

Straight answer: I'm an hour away in Kamloops. For a boost, a flat, or a lockout, a Merritt outfit will get to you sooner and cost you less, because you are not paying for my drive time from Kamloops. I'd rather tell you that than have you wait on me.

Where the drive makes sense is the bigger work: a tow to a shop in either town, a trailer that needs moving, a load of lumber or a shed going somewhere, a vehicle that needs to get across the province. Call and I'll tell you honestly whether it's a job for me.

Frequently asked questions

Can you tow my vehicle from Merritt to Kamloops?

Yes, that's one of our regular runs. Tell me where the vehicle is, what it is, and where it's going.

Can you haul my trailer over the Coquihalla?

Yes, loaded or empty, in either direction. We do it most weeks.

How much notice do you need?

Call and we'll work out timing together. A bit of notice helps for longer runs.

How do I tell you where I am on the Coquihalla?

Send a GPS pin from your phone map. Pullouts and brake checks all look alike out there, and coordinates save us both a lot of back and forth.

What hours can I reach you?

I answer my own phone 7 days a week, 6 AM to 7 PM.