(414) 279-5510 Call MKE Towing answers live — a real dispatcher, not a machine. Flatbed & heavy-duty recovery across the metro, upfront pricing, no surprise fees.
typical arrival, county-wide
live dispatcher, never a machine
Need a tow or roadside help in Milwaukee? MKE Towing & Recovery dispatches 7 days a week (7 AM–10 PM) across Milwaukee County — typically on-scene in about 20 minutes in the city and ~30–45 minutes county-wide — with a flat price quoted before we hook up: $85 + $4/mile tows, roadside calls from $65 (lockout) and $75 flat (jump-start, fuel with 2 gallons in). We handle flatbed, heavy-duty and accident recovery, lockouts, jump-starts, tire changes, fuel delivery and ditch winch-outs. Licensed & insured (USDOT 4272551 · MC 1659521). Call (414) 279-5510 for a live dispatcher, not a machine.
What do you need?
Whatever happened — a tow off the road or a quick roadside fix — one number handles it. Pick what fits below, or just call and describe it.
Get it off the road
Light-duty to heavy haul — flatbeds, wheel-lifts and recovery rigs for anything on (or off) the road. Damage-free, upfront-priced, 7 days a week.
No tow needed
Locked out, dead battery, flat or empty tank? We come to you and get you rolling again on the spot — most roadside calls from $65.
All roadside servicesWhile you wait
No app, no forms, no hold music. Here's exactly what happens the moment you call.
A real Milwaukee dispatcher picks up — no menus, no voicemail, any day.
We pin your spot, confirm the vehicle, and lock a flat price before dispatch.
The closest available driver is sent — typically ~45 minutes out, county-wide.
We text you the driver's name and a live ETA so you know exactly who's coming.
Local to Milwaukee
Our yard is on the South Side at 1434 S Muskego Ave, inside the city — so we run these roads every day. That's the real local detail behind a faster, surer response.
The Marquette Interchange (I-94/I-43/I-794) takes the worst of it, with the Zoo Interchange (I-94/US-45) and the Mitchell Interchange (I-94/I-43/I-894 by the airport) close behind — locals navigate by freeway names: the North-South Freeway (I-43/I-94), the East-West Freeway, the Zoo Freeway (US-45/I-894), the Fond du Lac Freeway (WIS-145), the Lake Freeway (I-794) and the Airport Freeway. All of them stack up 7–9 AM and 4–6 PM, and the Hoan Bridge racks up more than its share of breakdowns. Off the freeways, the long arterials grind — North 76th Street, Capitol Drive, Silver Spring Drive, Fond du Lac Avenue, South 27th Street — and event nights surge around Fiserv Forum's Deer District, American Family Field and the Summerfest grounds at Henry Maier Festival Park.
Know the names: Locally we run the North-South, Zoo, Airport, East-West and Rock freeways, plus the Lake Parkway (WIS-794).
A Milwaukee call is typically about 20 minutes out. County-wide, plan on 30–45 min.
Stranded near a game, a festival or the lakefront? Give us the nearest landmark and we'll find you fast.
Fast to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE, ~6 mi) and Port Milwaukee (Jones Island) (~4 mi) for fleet, equipment and commercial recovery.
Lake Michigan sets the terms: it moderates Milwaukee's humid continental weather, but the lakefront still takes lake-effect snow and dense fog, and temperatures by the water can swing sharply from inland readings. The city averages about 39.5 inches of snow a year, so winters come in cold and snowy; summers, warm and humid.
Serving Milwaukee ZIP codes: 53202 · 53203 · 53204 · 53205 · 53206 · 53207 · 53208 · 53209 · 53210 · 53211 · 53212 · 53214 · 53215 · 53216 · 53218 · 53219 · 53220 · 53221 · 53222 · 53223 · 53224 · 53225 · 53233
Why drivers trust us
MKE Towing & Recovery is a licensed, family-run operator — not a call-center middleman. Every driver is certified, every truck is owned and maintained in-house, and every price is confirmed before we roll.
Experienced drivers who recover your vehicle without adding damage — flatbed and wheel-lift, light to heavy duty.
The dispatcher confirms a flat quote on the call — hook-up fee plus a per-mile rate. No padded bills, no “release fee” surprises at the lot.
Trucks staged across the county mean a real ETA you can count on — and a live dispatcher who stays with you until help reaches the scene.
Upfront pricing
Towing should never feel like a gamble. MKE Towing quotes a flat price on the phone before a truck leaves the yard — and that's the price you pay.
from$85
Flat $85 hook-up + $4/loaded mile within Milwaukee County. Light-duty cars & trucks.
from$65
Lockouts from $65 · jump-starts, fuel (2 gal in) & tire changes from $75 — on-site, no tow needed.
from$110
Stuck in mud or snow from $110, ditch recoveries from $150 — most run $110–$200.
custom
Semis, buses, RVs & equipment — quoted to the job, always upfront.
Starting prices for Milwaukee County; your exact flat price varies with distance, vehicle and conditions and is confirmed on the call before we dispatch.
Stranded right now?
No long forms. Pinpoint your exact location by GPS and text it straight to dispatch, or leave your number and we'll call you right back.
Tap once — we pinpoint your spot by GPS, then you text it straight to dispatch.
Leave your number — a live dispatcher calls you right back, usually within a couple of minutes.
Keep your phone handy. Need us sooner? Call (414) 279-5510.
Where we roll
Cities & suburbs we cover — tap for local detail
Highways & corridors
Fast dispatch to I-94, I-43, I-41/US-41, I-794, I-894 — including the Marquette and Zoo interchanges and the Hoan Bridge — plus the Menomonee Valley, the 30th Street Corridor and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
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Before you call
MKE Towing charges a flat $85 hook-up fee plus $4 per loaded mile, quoted up front before we dispatch — evening and night rates are published (+15% / +25%), never hidden, and there are no release-fee surprises. Roadside jobs start at $65 for a lockout and $75 for a jump-start. Call (414) 279-5510 for your exact price.
Average on-scene time is about 45 minutes across Milwaukee County, depending on traffic and weather. In the city of Milwaukee, where our yard sits, it is usually closer to 20 minutes. A live dispatcher gives you a real ETA on the call and texts you when the driver is on the way. Call (414) 279-5510.
Yes — we cover all of Milwaukee, from Downtown, the Historic Third Ward and the East Side to Bay View, Walker's Point, Riverwest and the North Side. Our yard is on the South Side at 1434 S Muskego Ave, so a truck is usually 10–30 minutes away. Call (414) 279-5510.
Yes. We respond fast to the I-94, I-43, I-794 and I-894 corridors — including the Marquette and Zoo interchanges and the Hoan Bridge, common spots for breakdowns and winter incidents. Stay in your vehicle with hazards on and call (414) 279-5510.
We're open 24/7 — a real Milwaukee dispatcher answers live, never a machine or voicemail. Call (414) 279-5510.
Yes — MKE Towing & Recovery is fully licensed and insured for light- and heavy-duty towing and recovery (USDOT# 4272551 · MC# 1659521). Documentation is available on request. Call (414) 279-5510.
No membership required — MKE Towing serves every driver. If your insurance or motor club covers the tow, we bill them directly where supported, so there's nothing out of pocket on eligible calls. Call (414) 279-5510.
We cover all of Milwaukee County — including Wauwatosa, West Allis, South Milwaukee, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, Glendale and Cudahy — plus the I-94, I-43 and I-894 corridors. Long-distance tows on request. Call (414) 279-5510.
Cars, SUVs, trucks, vans, motorcycles and AWD/4WD vehicles — plus heavy-duty semis, buses and RVs. Our 5-truck fleet runs 3 flatbeds for damage-free hauls and 2 wreckers. Call (414) 279-5510.
All major cards, mobile pay, and cash. For insurance or motor-club jobs we bill the provider directly where supported, so there's nothing out of pocket on eligible calls. Call (414) 279-5510.
The facts
Everything you need before you call — the same details our dispatcher confirms on the phone.
Information updated June 2026 · prices, hours and ETAs reviewed quarterly.
One call reaches a live dispatcher — average 45-minute arrival across Milwaukee County. Licensed, insured, and upfront on price.