Barnes Towing & Recovery — Located in Chapel Hill & Sanford, NC with Full-Service Towing & Recovery Solutions
Our team is redy to roll in your area!
Light & Medium-Duty Towing and Roadside Assistance
For over 40 years, our team at Barnes Towing & Recovery has proudly served as a trusted partner for everyday drivers throughout the region, helping them regain their mobility and get back on the road with confidence, no matter the situation. Whether you’ve accidentally locked your keys inside the car, experienced a dead battery while shopping at the grocery store, or find yourself in need of a winch-out from a particularly muddy trail during an off-road adventure, you can count on Barnes Towing & Recovery. We have the extensive experience and state-of-the-art equipment necessary to not only meet your needs but also to exceed your expectations, ensuring that you feel supported and secure in every roadside situation you encounter.
Our roadside assistance services include:
- Flat tire changes
- Jump-starts and battery replacement
- Fuel delivery
- Lockout service
- Winching and recovery
- Short- and long-distance towing
Each technician in our team is not only professionally trained but also certified, which ensures that they possess the expertise required to handle a variety of situations effectively. They bring a customer-first approach to every call, prioritizing your needs and concerns above all else. You’re never just a number with us; instead, we see each customer as a valued individual deserving of personalized attention. Our ultimate goal is to ease your stress and provide you with the assurance you need, so you can get back to your routine and move safely and confidently. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service every time you reach out.
Barnes Towing & Recovery has strategically placed its operations in Chapel Hill and Sanford to best serve a wide area of North Carolina with unmatched efficiency. Our Chapel Hill hub serves as a long-standing center of operations, supporting drivers throughout Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties. From university students at UNC to daily commuters on I-40, we handle everything from standard tows to emergency recoveries, to heavy duty towing.
Our Sanford location, expands our traditional services along with our heavy-duty service division. Positioned near major trucking corridors and highways like US-1 and NC-87, this facility also specializes in 18-wheeler towing, commercial vehicle recovery, and long-distance transport solutions. Sanford's growing logistics and industrial activity has made it an ideal spot for our expanding heavy-duty fleet, and we’re proud to support the hardworking drivers and transportation professionals who rely on these routes every day.
Two Outstanding Locations To Serve You
From the heart of Chapel Hill to the roadways of Sanford, Barnes Towing & Recovery proudly stands as the region’s trusted partner for fast, professional, and dependable towing and roadside assistance. With two fully staffed locations, we are well-positioned to meet the needs of everyday drivers, commercial operators, and fleet managers alike—whether you're driving a compact sedan or operating a fully loaded 18-wheeler.
Our commitment to quick response times, certified operators, and specialized equipment ensures that no job is too big or too small. Whether it’s a flat tire in Pittsboro, a battery jump near Apex, or a semi-truck breakdown on US-1 in Sanford—we’re just one call away.
Heavy-Duty Towing for 18-Wheelers & Commercial Vehicles
Barnes Towing & Recovery is equipped with a full range of heavy-duty trucks, rotators, and flatbeds designed specifically to handle commercial-size loads and major recovery scenarios. Our Sanford team specializes in 18-wheeler towing, including tractor-trailer recovery, RV towing, dump truck assistance, and box truck breakdowns. These high-capacity vehicles allow us to recover or transport even the heaviest rigs quickly, safely, and without further damage.
Whether you're hauling freight across the state or operating local deliveries, a roadside issue can cost you time, money, and reputation. That’s why we prioritize rapid dispatch from either of our locations, and ensure every job is handled with the highest level of care, from load stabilization to secure transport.
Our Chapel Hill fleet mirrors this capability, allowing us to scale across job sites and provide coordinated response support for large multi-vehicle incidents or special recovery operations.
What Sets Barnes Apart In Every Area We Operate In
Our reputation has been built on decades of reliable service, professional standards, and constant improvement. At Barnes Towing & Recovery, we believe in doing more than just towing your vehicle—we’re here to provide peace of mind during some of life’s most frustrating moments.
Every member of our team is Wreckmaster certified, ensuring industry-leading standards in recovery techniques, safety protocols, and customer care. When you call Barnes, you’re not getting a basic roadside provider—you’re getting a trained professional who understands the unique challenges of each vehicle type and road condition.
Our fleet includes state-of-the-art towing vehicles ranging from light-duty rollbacks to powerful heavy-duty rotators capable of recovering overturned tractor-trailers or hauling commercial machinery. Each truck is maintained to the highest safety standards and stocked with the tools necessary to adapt to a wide range of roadside emergencies.
And just as important as our equipment is our commitment to fairness and transparency. We offer honest, upfront pricing with no hidden fees, and we’re always happy to walk you through the process before any work begins. We understand that vehicle trouble is stressful—our job is to make sure help arrives quickly and professionally.
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One Call Covers It All
Whether you’re a local resident in Chapel Hill, a student in Carrboro, a business owner in Sanford, or a long-haul trucker passing through the US-1 corridor, Barnes Towing & Recovery is here to help—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
