MOUNT VERNON'S TOWING. 24/7 — WE SHOW UP.
Southern Illinois' fastest, most trusted towing & recovery for over 60 years.
Heavy Duty · Light Duty · Semi & Trailer · Load Shifts · Recovery
STRONG
TOWING & RECOVERY
SERVICES — ALL SIZES
From a flat tire on the highway to a jackknifed semi in a ditch — we've seen it all and handled it all for over 60 years.
Heavy Duty Towing
Full-capability heavy duty towing for semi-trucks, big rigs, commercial vehicles, and large equipment. We have the wreckers to move what others can't.
- Semi-trucks & 18-wheelers
- Box trucks & straight trucks
- Construction equipment
- I-57 & I-64 coverage
Light Duty Towing
Fast, reliable towing for cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles. Breakdown, accident, or lockout — we get you moving.
- Cars, trucks & SUVs
- Motorcycles & ATVs
- Accident recovery
- Lockout assistance
Recovery Services
Expert vehicle recovery from ditches, embankments, fields, and off-road situations. We recover what others walk away from.
- Ditch & rollover recovery
- Off-road extractions
- Winch-out services
- Accident scene management
Semi & Trailer Specialists
We specialize in semi and trailer towing and recovery across Southern Illinois. Complex jobs are our everyday.
- Trailer towing & recovery
- Jackknife recovery
- Overturned semi response
- Commercial fleet calls
Load Shifts
Professional load transfer and shifting for commercial freight. We handle your cargo with care and work efficiently to get you back on the road.
- Load transfer & reloading
- Freight stabilization
- Commercial cargo handling
- On-site shifting
Emergency Response
When every minute counts, we dispatch fast. Day, night, holiday — we answer every call.
MOUNT VERNON'S
TOWING COMPANY
SINCE THE 1960s
Heck's Towing Inc. has been rooted in Mount Vernon, Illinois since the 1960s. We're not a call center. We're not a franchise. We're a family — and when you call us, you get people who genuinely care about getting you home safe.
With over 60 years in Southern Illinois, we've built our reputation one rescue at a time.
When you search tow truck near me or towing near me in Southern Illinois, Heck's Towing Inc. is the local company that shows up and shows out — fast. We offer flatbed towing, winch out service, jump start service, lockout service, accident towing, and long distance towing across Southern Illinois. That's why drivers from Centralia to West Frankfort call us first.
CALL US NOW →Family Owned & Operated
Every call is handled by people who live and work in this community. Your call matters to us personally.
Fast Response Times
We know every road in Jefferson County. When you call, we dispatch immediately — because being stranded isn't something you should wait on. Affordable rates, no hidden fees.
60+ Years of Expertise
Decades of experience means we've handled every situation imaginable. No job is too big, too complex, or too remote.
We Always Answer
No voicemail maze. No hold music at 3am. A real person answers every call, every time.
Full Fleet, All Sizes
From motorcycles to 80,000 lb semis — we have the right equipment for every single job.
Southern IL Coverage
Based in Mount Vernon, we cover Jefferson, Franklin, Marion, Washington counties and beyond.
TRUSTED TOWING IN
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
"Called at 2am after my semi broke down on I-57. They were there in under 45 minutes. Professional, efficient, and got me back on the road. Won't call anyone else."
"These guys have been towing in this area forever. My family has used Heck's for years. When my car went in the ditch during an ice storm, they were calm, quick, and got everything handled without any drama. True professionals."
"Had a load shift emergency outside of Centralia. Heck's showed up fast and handled the whole thing. They know what they're doing — heavy equipment is no problem for them."
TOWING SERVICE AREAS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Based at 801 Veterans Memorial Drive in Mount Vernon, IL — we dispatch across Jefferson County and all of Southern Illinois.
Mount Vernon, IL HOME BASE
Fastest response times in the city and 62864 zip code.
Benton, IL & West Frankfort, IL
Towing and recovery throughout Franklin County.
Centralia, IL
Towing and recovery throughout Centralia and Marion County.
Salem, IL
Heavy duty and light duty towing throughout Salem, IL.
Nashville, IL
Towing and recovery in Nashville and Washington County.
Woodlawn, IL & Bluford, IL
Minutes from our yard — fastest response in Jefferson County.
Sesser, Waltonville & Summersville, IL
Full coverage across southern Jefferson and Franklin counties.
Ina, Dix, Richview & Bonnie, IL
Jefferson County communities — we know every road.
Wayne City, IL & Shiloh, IL
Towing and recovery throughout Wayne County and beyond.
I-57 & I-64 Corridors
24/7 emergency towing along both interstates in Southern Illinois.
Don't see your city?
We cover a wide radius across Southern Illinois. Give us a call — we likely reach you.
CALL 618-244-4700📍 801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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TOWING — MOUNT VERNON IL
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