Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Towing and Collision Repair Experts in Peru, IL
At Scholle Towing, we bring over five decades of specialized expertise to the towing and recovery industry. Our team of highly trained professionals is equipped to handle everything from light-duty vehicle extractions to complex heavy-duty commercial truck recoveries. As a family-owned business operating since 1972, we combine generational knowledge with state-of-the-art equipment to deliver safe, efficient solutions. Our comprehensive services include flatbed towing, specialized cargo recovery, and certified collision repair work. We maintain rigorous safety protocols and invest in advanced training programs to ensure our crew remains at the forefront of industry standards.With 24/7 emergency response capabilities and a fleet featuring 60-ton wreckers and specialized recovery tools, we're prepared to address any roadside challenge. Our body shop division provides full-service vehicle restoration using premium PPG refinishing products, working directly with insurance providers to streamline the repair process. Through consistent service excellence and community-focused values, we've built a trusted reputation across North Central Illinois.
Services
Flatbed Towing
Medium Duty Towing
Heavy Duty Recovery
Body Shop Services
Equipment Hauling
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized towing industry experience
- Our fleet includes 60-ton wreckers and specialized recovery equipment
- We provide 24/7 emergency roadside assistance
- Our certified body shop uses PPG refinishing products
- We coordinate directly with insurance providers for repairs
Services
Flatbed Towing
Our flatbed towing service handles vehicles of all sizes with specialized equipment that ensures damage-free transport. Capable of recovering vehicles with broken suspension, missing tires, or transmission issues, we use state-of-the-art loading systems for safe transport of cars, trucks, and SUVs. This service is particularly valuable for post-accident recovery where vehicle integrity must be maintained.
Heavy Duty Recovery
Featuring a fleet of wreckers up to 60-ton capacity, our heavy-duty recovery service handles commercial vehicles including tractor-trailers and construction equipment. With specialized tools for rollover recovery, cargo stabilization, and off-road extraction, we provide comprehensive solutions for large-scale incidents. Our certified operators use air cushion systems to minimize additional damage during recovery operations.
Body Shop Services
Since 1972, our licensed collision repair facility has restored vehicles to pre-accident condition using advanced frame straightening equipment and PPG premium refinish products. We handle insurance coordination for efficient claims processing and provide complete repair solutions including structural damage correction and precision paint matching. Our technicians maintain current certifications for quality assurance.
Equipment Hauling
Specializing in heavy equipment transport, we move construction machinery up to 50 tons using lowboy and landoll trailers. Our services include job site delivery, equipment positioning with rotating wreckers, and specialized rigging for oversized loads. This capability supports construction companies needing reliable transport solutions for excavators, loaders, and other heavy machinery.
24/7 Emergency Towing
Available round-the-clock for urgent roadside assistance, our emergency towing service responds to vehicle breakdowns, accidents, and entrapments. With strategically positioned response units and trained personnel ready at all times, we provide immediate help for vehicles stuck in snow, mud, or ditches. This continuous availability ensures minimal downtime for both personal and commercial vehicle operators.
Questions
What types of towing services do you offer?
We provide flatbed towing, medium and heavy-duty recovery, motorcycle towing, motorhome towing, and specialized equipment hauling up to 50 tons.
Are you available for emergency towing at night?
Yes, our towing services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency roadside assistance.
Do you handle commercial vehicle recovery?
Yes, we specialize in commercial truck recovery with equipment up to 60-ton capacity, including rollover incidents and cargo stabilization.
Is your body shop licensed and insured?
Yes, we're a fully licensed collision repair facility with proper certifications and insurance coverage for all repair services.
Can you work with my insurance company for repairs?
Yes, we coordinate directly with insurance providers to streamline the repair process for collision damage claims.
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Peru, Illinois and surrounding areas with both towing and repair services.