Towing is the act that involves moving an infirm vehicle from one spot to another by using a special vehicle known as a tow truck, also known as a wrecker. These services are commonly required in situations where vehicles have broken down or has been involved in an accident or has been illegally parked. Towing services are provided by towing companies, which run fleets of trucks that are equipped with a variety of towing equipment such as flatbeds, wheel lifts, and boom trucks. Depending on the situation and the type of equipment is used for safe and efficient transportation of the vehicle that is disabled.