Local towing
Breakdowns, no-starts and dead engines towed to your home, your mechanic or the dealer.
Dispatch open · 24 hours · 7 days
24/7 Towing in Trinity & Decatur, AL. We're rolling.
Southern Hook Towing is a locally owned tow truck service out of Trinity, Alabama. Flatbed towing, winch-outs, jump starts and lockouts on Highway 20, I‑65 and every back road in Lawrence County, plus Decatur and Hartselle next door.
ALT 72 / HWY 20I‑65I‑565HWY 24HWY 31HWY 67
What we haul
Towing & roadside services in Lawrence County
One call gets a truck headed your way. If we can fix it on the shoulder, we will, and you won't pay for a tow you didn't need.
Flatbed towing
All four wheels off the ground for AWD, lowered, classic and luxury vehicles. No drivetrain wear.
More about flatbed towingWinch-outs & recovery
Slid off in the rain or buried in a field road? We pull it out without tearing it up.
More about winch-outs & recoveryAccident towing
Scene cleanup and tows to the body shop of your choice. We work with your insurance company.
More about accident towingJump starts & lockouts
Dead battery or keys locked inside. Most calls are handled in one stop, no tow needed.
More about jump starts & lockoutsFlat tires & fuel
Spare swapped on the shoulder, or enough gas delivered to get you to the next station.
More about flat tires & fuel
Before you call
Get there faster
Dispatch needs five things to send the right truck the first time. Get somewhere safe, hazards on, then have these ready.
Dispatch ticket
- Location
- Road name, mile marker or nearest crossroad
- Vehicle
- Year, make, model and color
- Problem
- Won't start, flat, wreck, stuck, locked out
- Rolls?
- Will it go into neutral? Are the keys with you?
- Going to
- Home, shop or dealer, with the address
How it works
From the call to your driveway
Call or text
Tell us where you are and what's wrong. A real person answers, day or night.
Get a price & ETA
You hear the cost and a time estimate before we roll. No surprise fees at the truck.
Truck on the way
We'll text when the driver is close so you can stay in a safe spot.
Delivered
Your vehicle is dropped where you want it, and you can pay by card or cash.
Service area
Towing in Trinity, Decatur, Hartselle & nearby
Southern Hook is based on County Road 316 in Trinity, right off Highway 20 between Decatur and Courtland. That puts a wrecker minutes from Hillsboro, Courtland, Town Creek, Moulton and the rest of Lawrence County, and close to Decatur, Hartselle and I‑65 next door in Morgan County.
Broke down farther out? Call anyway. We run long-distance tows anywhere in Alabama and into Tennessee.
TrinityHillsboroCourtlandNorth CourtlandTown CreekMoultonMount HopeWheeler Dam areaDecaturHartsellePricevilleDanvilleSomervilleFalkvilleAthens
Why Southern Hook
Your neighbor with a wrecker
24/7
Nights, weekends, holidays
Cars break down at 2 a.m. on Christmas. We answer then too.
Local
Owned in Trinity
Not a national call center farming your tow out to whoever's cheapest.
Upfront
Price before we roll
You'll know the cost on the phone, before a truck leaves the lot.
Careful
Insured & trained
Soft straps, wheel nets and flatbeds that don't scratch, bend or drag.
Questions
Common questions
How much does a tow cost?
It depends on distance, the vehicle and the job. Call us with where you are and where it's going, and we'll give you a price before we dispatch.
How fast can you get to me?
Most calls around Trinity and Decatur are reached quickly. We give you a real ETA on the phone and text you when the driver is close.
Do you work with insurance and roadside plans?
Yes. Many policies and roadside plans reimburse towing. We provide an itemized receipt for your claim. Ask us when you call.
Can you tow my AWD or 4x4?
Yes. AWD vehicles go on the flatbed so the drivetrain isn't damaged.
Do you buy junk cars?
Call us about it. We can haul off a dead vehicle and handle the pickup from your property.
How do I pay?
Card or cash at drop-off.
Are you open 24 hours?
Yes. Southern Hook Towing answers and dispatches 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Do you tow in Decatur and Hartselle?
Yes. We're based in Trinity and tow throughout Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville, Courtland, Moulton, Town Creek and all of Lawrence County, plus long-distance tows across Alabama.