What types of tow trucks are used for standard car towing? Cradle Trucks (Wheel-Lifters) use a hydraulic arm that is lowered from the rear of the tow truck to lift either the front or the rear of the vehicle (the drive axle) off the ground. The tyres are then strapped into a cradle while the car is towed on two wheels behind the truck. In some cases, dollie wheels can be fitted to the trailing two wheels so all wheels are off the ground. The lift tow is the most common modern method for short distance transportation. When using a … Continue reading Car Tow Trucks