From passenger cars to tractor-trailers, we tow it safely and professionally.
Festus Towing for Every Vehicle Size
Interstate 55 and Highway 67 keep Festus busy, and J Lewis Towing keeps those drivers moving when something goes wrong.
Your Festus Roadside Partner
Festus is one of the busiest crossroads in Jefferson County. Interstate 55 funnels freight and commuter traffic past town every hour, Highway 67 leads south toward Bonne Terre and Farmington, and local streets connect Festus with neighboring Crystal City along the Mississippi River. With that much traffic, breakdowns and fender benders are a fact of life. J Lewis Towing is a family-owned towing company that helps Festus drivers recover quickly and safely. Our operators are familiar with the interchanges, retail corridors, and residential neighborhoods around town, so we can find you and get to work without wasted time. From a sedan with a blown tire in a shopping center lot to a semi disabled on the interstate shoulder, we bring equipment built for the job.
Light to Heavy-Duty Towing Experts
A towing company is only as useful as the equipment it can send. J Lewis Towing maintains a lineup that handles almost anything rolling through Jefferson County. Heavy-duty towing is available for semi-trucks, trailers, buses, and construction machinery, the kind of vehicles that cannot be moved with an ordinary wrecker. Medium-duty trucks take care of box trucks, step vans, and utility vehicles used by local businesses. Light-duty towing covers everyday cars, minivans, SUVs, and pickups, with careful hookups designed to prevent scratches and drivetrain damage. When a vehicle is off the pavement, our winching and recovery service brings it back to solid ground under control. For smaller problems, roadside assistance handles jump-starts, tire changes, lockouts, and fuel delivery. Every service is delivered by professional operators who respect your time and your property.
Heavy-Duty Strength, Local Family Care
With Interstate 55 running right past Festus, commercial trucks are a big part of local traffic, and when one breaks down, you need a company that can actually move it. Our heavy-duty towing equipment is built for tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and large fleet vehicles, so dispatchers and owner-operators do not have to look elsewhere. We also run medium-duty trucks for delivery vans and box trucks serving the stores along Highway A and the Truman Boulevard area. For families and commuters, light-duty towing moves cars and pickups with care. Our winching service handles vehicles that end up in a median or down an embankment, and roadside assistance solves dead batteries, flats, and lockouts without a tow bill. Through it all, you are dealing with a family-owned business that answers honestly, arrives professionally, and treats your vehicle as if it were our own.
What should I do if my car breaks down on Interstate 55?
Steer as far onto the right shoulder as you safely can and turn on your hazard lights. If traffic is heavy, stay buckled in or move well behind the guardrail rather than standing near the lanes. Note the nearest mile marker or exit number, then call for a tow so the operator can locate you quickly and safely.
Can you tow a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle?
Yes. Large vehicles like tractor-trailers, buses, and dump trucks require heavy-duty towing equipment with the capacity and specialized rigging to lift and move them safely. When you call, share the vehicle type, whether a trailer is attached, and if it is loaded. That information helps the operator bring the correct truck and plan the tow properly.
Is a flatbed tow better than a wheel-lift tow for my car?
It depends on the vehicle. Flatbeds carry the entire car off the ground, which is ideal for all-wheel-drive models, low-clearance sports cars, and vehicles with serious damage. Wheel-lift towing raises only one end and works well for many front- or rear-wheel-drive cars over short distances. The operator will recommend the method that best protects your vehicle.
Broken Down in Festus?
Whether you are on the I-55 shoulder, in a parking lot off Truman Boulevard, or on a side street near downtown, J Lewis Towing is ready to help. Share your location and vehicle details, and a professional operator will head your way with the right truck. Call us today for your towing needs at (314) 971-8980.