Tow

Like Uber, but for tow trucks.

Request a tow

A tilt-tray tow truck loading a hatchback on a suburban street at dusk

What do you need towed?

Compare before you commit

See every price before you say yes

Nearby tow operators send you quotes in minutes. Pick the one that suits you on price and arrival time.

Get quotes
The RoadM8 app asking what type of towing service you need

How it works

Request in 1 tapYour spot and your vehicle, sent.
Get quotes in minutesAccept the one that suits you.
See the ETA in real timeWatch the truck head to you.
Read the FAQ

Own a tow truck?

Get towing jobs from people nearby, send your own quote and keep your truck busy. Free to join, with no yearly fee.

A tow truck operator in hi-vis checking a job on his phone beside his tilt tray
The RoadM8 app showing the tow operator on the way, with pickup and drop-off details

Watch your tow truck arrive

Once you accept a quote, you see who's coming, where they are and when they'll get there. A PIN check at pick-up and drop-off makes sure your vehicle goes with the right truck.

How RoadM8 works

Rather talk to someone?

Call the RoadM8 team on 0466 205 204.

Use the RoadM8 app to get moving again

A driver beside her broken-down hatchback at night, requesting a tow on her phone

Quotes in minutes

Request from wherever you are. Nearby operators reply with a price and an ETA, so there's no ringing around.

How quotes work
A tilt-tray tow truck carrying a sedan along a highway lined with gum trees

100 towies across Victoria

Tow operators across Victoria are on RoadM8 and ready to quote, and Sydney operators are joining now.

Check your area 100 tow operators on RoadM8 in Victoria, Sep 2026.
An excavator chained down on a low-loader on a rural road

Cars to excavators

Cars, bikes, vans, trucks and machinery. Choose your vehicle and operators with the right truck send a quote.

See vehicles

Run vans, utes or a fleet?

When a work vehicle breaks down, every hour off the road costs you. Put RoadM8 on each driver's phone so the next breakdown is sorted in one tap.

  • Couriers and delivery drivers
  • Tradies and service vans
  • Car dealers and hire companies
White vans and utes parked in a depot yard in the early morning

Frequently asked questions

How does RoadM8 work?

Enter your pick-up and drop-off, choose your vehicle and send the request. Nearby tow operators reply with quotes. You accept the one that suits you, track the truck on the map and confirm the handover with a PIN.

How much does a tow cost?

Each operator sets its own price and sends it as a quote, so you see the cost before you accept. The price depends on your vehicle, the distance and the type of truck needed.

Who are the tow operators?

Independent local towing businesses. Every operator uploads their documents for checking before they can take jobs on RoadM8.

Is RoadM8 available in my area?

Tow operators on RoadM8 are in Victoria and Sydney right now, with more areas being added. Send a request in the app to see who's near you.

What vehicles can you tow?

Cars, motorbikes, vans and utes, trucks and machinery. If it's something else, choose Other in the app and describe it.