Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport

What Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport does

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport is a privately held, family-owned service company founded in 1960 by James E. 'Jim' Stepp as a single tow truck operation in Temple Terrace, Florida, and now operated by his son Todd Stepp. The company operates four integrated divisions: Stepp's Towing Service (24/7 light, medium, and heavy-duty towing, accident recovery, and parking lot management), Stepp's Heavy Transport (nationwide LTL/FTL oversized-load hauling across the US and Canada using flatbed, step deck, low boy, and stretch trailers), Stepp's Environmental Response (hazardous and non-hazardous spill response, site remediation, and waste management, founded in 2013), and Stepp's Auto Parts (a full-service salvage yard in San Antonio, Florida). It serves individual consumers via a 24/7 dispatch hotline, commercial customers including dealerships, motorclubs, trucking firms, and construction/industrial operators, and government/municipal agencies across West Central Florida and Central Florida, plus nationwide enterprise clients for heavy transport and environmental response.

The fleet comprises 250+ towing and vehicle transport units including wreckers, rotators up to 75-ton capacity, hydraulic wreckers, landolls, trailers, vacuum trucks, and specialized spill recovery equipment, supported by 265+ employees across 11 Florida locations. Operations are coordinated through Towbook cloud-based dispatch and tracking software. The company's competitive position is anchored by long-tenured relationships with first-responder agencies (Hillsborough Sheriff, Tampa PD, Hillsborough Fire Rescue, Pasco Sheriff), official towing designations for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monster Jam, Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, and Gasparilla Parades, and OSHA-certified hazmat credentials for environmental response work. Revenue is generated transactionally through per-service fees (towing), quote-based pricing on weight and dimensions (heavy transport), emergency response and remediation contracts (environmental), and parts/vehicle sales (auto salvage), with optional commercial credit accounts for B2B fleet operators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport

Legal name

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport

Website

https://steppstowing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport is a family-owned service company founded in 1960, operating 250+ fleet units across West Central Florida and Central Florida, with four divisions: 24/7 towing, nationwide heavy transport, environmental spill response, and auto parts salvage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Towing and Heavy Transport Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Towing (488410), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Accident Recovery, Winch-Out & Towing Services (Light/Heavy) (TLAKAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Haul Trucking & Escort / Pilot Car Services (TLAIAKAF), Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Heavy duty towing
• Heavy haul transport
• Environmental spill response
• Auto salvage parts
• Emergency roadside services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Towing Services: 24/7 towing services for light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles including emergency roadside assistance (jump starts, lockout, tire change, fuel delivery). Revenue generated through per-service fees based on vehicle type, distance, and service complexity.
2. Heavy Transport Services: Nationwide heavy haul and oversized load transportation services using various trailer configurations (flatbed, step deck, low boy). Revenue based on weight, dimensions, distance, and permitting requirements.
3. Auto Parts Sales: Full-service auto salvage yard selling motorcycle parts, car parts, and operating unwanted vehicle sales with cash purchase option.
4. Environmental Response Services: Environmental spill response, site remediation, waste disposal, and COVID-19 disinfecting services. Revenue from emergency response fees and contracted remediation projects.
5. Parking Management Services: Complimentary parking management contract services including tow away signage, digital photo documentation, and vehicle removal for property managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport is a family-owned service company operating a 250+ unit fleet providing 24/7 light, medium, and heavy-duty towing, emergency roadside services, nationwide heavy haul and oversized load transport, environmental spill response and remediation, and auto salvage/parts sales. The company serves West Central Florida through multiple branch locations with heavy transport extending across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport operates as a family-owned service company (founded 1960) with four distinct operating divisions serving West Central Florida and nationwide. The core portfolio includes: (1) Stepp's Towing Service providing 24/7 light/medium/heavy-duty towing and emergency roadside services with parking lot management; (2) Stepp's Heavy Transport specializing in oversized load haulage nationwide using various trailer configurations; (3) Stepp's Environmental Response offering 24-hour hazardous material spill response, site remediation, and waste management services (founded 2013); and (4) Stepp's Auto Parts/Auto Salvage operating a full-service salvage yard. All divisions share a unified dispatch operation (800) 330-8651 and are supported by a combined fleet of over 250 towing and transport units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stepp's Environmental Response: Environmental spill response, site remediation, waste management, and hazardous material handling services founded in 2013.
• Stepp's Auto Parts

Products and services

• Stepp's Towing Service 24/7 towing service covering light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, including emergency roadside services such as jump starts, lockout service, tire changes, fuel delivery, and dolly service. Also offers parking lot management services for property managers.
• Stepp's Heavy Transport Nationwide heavy haul and oversized load transportation service operating on LTL and FTL basis throughout the US and Canada. Specializes in construction equipment, cranes, energy components, transformers, mining equipment, and industrial machinery transport.
• Stepp's Environmental Response 24-hour environmental spill response and remediation service specializing in hazardous and non-hazardous material incident response. Services include environmental spill response, site remediation, soil excavation, analytical sampling, waste management, maintenance of traffic, and pathogen disinfecting services including COVID-19.
• Stepp's Auto Parts/Auto Salvage Full-service auto salvage yard offering motorcycle parts, unwanted vehicle sales, and cash for unwanted cars through their San Antonio, FL location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 years in business serving West Central Florida
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Towing Company partner for Indianapolis Motor Speedway events including the Indy 500. Provides specialized heavy transport and towing services for motorsports events, equipment, and support vehicles.
• Monster JamflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Towing Company partner for Monster Jam events. Provides towing and transport services for monster trucks, equipment, and event support operations.
• Gasparilla ParadescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Towing Company partner for Gasparilla Pirate Fest parade events. Provides traffic management support and emergency towing services during parade operations.
• Grand Prix of St. PetersburgflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Towing Company partner for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg motorsports race event. Provides comprehensive towing and transport services for race operations, team equipment, and spectator support.
• Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA)coreOthersJim Stepp was a Founder of TRAA. Organization represents interests of towing and recovery industry on Capitol Hill, sponsors annual events, and produces educational products supporting professionalism in the industry.
• Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF)coreOthersFounded in 1977 by Jim Stepp. Association of towing business people seeking to upgrade conditions, profitability, and image of the towing industry in Florida.
• Tow Times MagazinecoreOthersJim Stepp served on the board and was one of the first investors. Monthly magazine dedicated to helping towing company owners and managers run more successful businesses.
• Sunshine State Towing Association (SSTA)coreOthersTrade association providing representation and education to members throughout Florida. Champions towing industry before Florida Legislature, regulatory agencies, and public.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Copart: Copart operates the largest online auto salvage auction platform in North America, directly comparable to Stepp's Auto Salvage division which buys unwanted vehicles and sells used parts. Both monetize vehicle end-of-life through parts and total-loss resale channels.
• Anderson Trucking Service: Anderson Trucking Service is a major US heavy-haul specialized carrier moving oversized and overweight loads such as construction, energy, and agricultural equipment. Comparable to Stepp's Heavy Transport division which uses flatbed, step deck, and lowboy configurations for similar cargo.
• RB Global (IAA): RB Global owns IAA, a leading total-loss vehicle auction operator. Directly comparable to Stepp's Auto Salvage business, both process end-of-life and salvage-titled vehicles acquired through insurance carriers and tow operators.
• Keen Transport: Keen Transport (a Cox Automotive company) provides specialized heavy-haul trucking for construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment. Directly comparable to Stepp's Heavy Transport division serving heavy equipment OEMs and industrial shippers nationwide.
• Bennett Motor Express: Bennett Motor Express specializes in heavy-haul, oversized, and specialized freight trucking across the United States. Comparable to Stepp's Heavy Transport LTL/FTL oversized load service using specialized trailers for industrial and construction equipment.

Emerging players

• HONK Technologies: HONK is a digital roadside assistance platform connecting stranded motorists to tow operators via mobile app. Comparable to Stepp's 24/7 dispatch motion but emerging as a tech-enabled intermediary that could disintermediate traditional tow dispatch relationships for insurers and motorclubs.
• Urgent.ly: Urgent.ly is a digital roadside assistance platform used by OEMs, insurers, and fleets for towing dispatch. Comparable to Stepp's tow dispatch from a customer-acquisition standpoint and an emerging competitive channel aggregating roadside demand.

Broad incumbents

• Miller Industries: Miller Industries is the largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment in North America, including light-, medium-, and heavy-duty wreckers and rotators. As the dominant supplier of the same equipment class Stepp's operates (rotators up to 75-ton), it is a critical counterpart and adjacent industry leader.
• AAA (American Automobile Association): AAA is the largest US motorclub providing emergency roadside assistance across all 50 states. Stepp's contract-tows for motorclubs and provides consumer roadside services in West Central Florida, making AAA both a customer intermediary and a broad market incumbent in adjacent roadside assistance.
• Agero: Agero is a major technology and services platform powering roadside assistance for motorclubs, insurers, and OEMs. Comparable to Stepp's motorclub and insurance roadside contracts, and represents the digital platform layer aggregating tow demand that Stepp's competes with for direct consumer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/steppstowing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stepps-towing-service

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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