Can you provide commercial jump starts on Buffalo-area highways?

The service vehicle may travel on I-90 and I-190 but cannot stop on either interstate to provide service. Eligible service on Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990 starts at $175 plus applicable mileage and other charges.

Commercial Truck Jump Starts Buffalo NY From $150

Q: Do you provide heavy-duty towing?

No. This page is for qualifying commercial jump-start service only. Buffalo Towing Services does not provide heavy-duty towing or heavy recovery.

Q: What if the vehicle does not start after a jump?

The vehicle may require battery, starter, alternator, wiring or charging-system diagnosis. Towing is available only when the vehicle meets the company's towing weight, equipment, route and access limits.

Commercial Vehicle Jump Starts in Buffalo

Buffalo Towing Services accepts mobile jump-start requests for qualifying medium and heavy work vehicles in Buffalo and confirmed Western New York service areas. Availability depends on current calls, vehicle type, battery voltage, number of batteries, battery location, terminal access, route and safe working conditions.

This is a roadside jump-start service. It does not include heavy-duty towing, heavy recovery, battery repair, alternator repair, starter repair, wiring repair or complete charging-system diagnosis.

Before dispatch, provide the vehicle year, make and model, exact location, battery-system voltage if known, number of batteries, battery location, terminal accessibility and a description of what happens when the vehicle is started.

Commercial Vehicles That May Qualify

Work and Cargo Vans

Eligible commercial vans, service vans, cargo vans and delivery vans with accessible approved connection points.

Commercial Pickups

Qualifying pickup trucks used by contractors, fleets, maintenance companies and other local businesses.

Small Box Trucks

Certain small box trucks may qualify after their battery system, configuration and access conditions are confirmed.

Delivery Vehicles

Eligible local delivery vehicles that will not start because of a discharged battery or suspected low-battery condition.

Service and Utility Vehicles

Qualifying vehicles used by contractors, mobile technicians, property maintenance companies and local service fleets.

Other Approved Work Vehicles

Other commercial vehicles may qualify when the electrical system and service location are compatible with available equipment.

Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, RVs, motorhomes and other unsupported vehicles are not included. Final acceptance is based on the actual vehicle, battery system, voltage, battery access, equipment compatibility and safe working conditions—not only the general vehicle category.

Why Larger-Vehicle Jump Starts Are Different

Commercial vehicle consideration	Why it must be confirmed
Battery-system voltage	Commercial vehicles may use different system voltages. Connecting incompatible equipment can damage the vehicle or service equipment.
Multiple batteries	Some vehicles use two or more batteries connected in a specific configuration. The correct approved connection procedure must be followed.
Remote jump terminals	The manufacturer may provide remote positive and ground points instead of allowing direct battery access.
Battery accessibility	Batteries may be located under steps, seats, body panels or equipment that limits safe access.
Installed business equipment	Lift gates, refrigeration systems, lighting, inverters and other accessories may contribute to battery drain.
Safe service space	The service vehicle must have sufficient safe access without creating a hazard for workers, customers or traffic.

Common Commercial Battery Problems

Extended Idle Period

A work vehicle may lose battery power after sitting unused or making repeated short trips.

Cold-Weather Battery Failure

Buffalo winter temperatures can reduce available starting power and expose weak or aging batteries.

Equipment Power Drain

Installed lights, tools, chargers, inverters or other equipment may discharge the starting batteries.

Job-Site No-Start

A contractor or service vehicle may fail to restart after being used at a customer property or job site.

Weak Battery Bank

One or more batteries may no longer retain enough power to start the vehicle reliably.

Charging-System Problem

The apparent dead battery may actually result from alternator, cable, starter, wiring or charging-system failure.

Medium and Heavy Jump-Start Starting Prices

Starts at $150 Qualifying medium and heavy vehicle jump-start assistance at an eligible local service location.

10 Miles Included The first 10 enroute miles are included, followed by $2 per additional enroute mile.

Starts at $175 Eligible service on Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990 before applicable mileage and other charges.

Prices shown are starting prices and are not guaranteed totals. Weekday after-hours pricing adds $20 from 10:00 PM–6:00 AM. Weekend pricing adds $35 from Friday at 10:00 PM through Monday at 6:00 AM and replaces the weekday surcharge. A $35 holiday surcharge and 8.75% New York sales tax may apply where required. No separate credit-card processing fee is added.

Qualifying cash payments may receive a 5% discount. Card authorization may still be required before dispatch. Final pricing is based on the online calculator or the price confirmed by dispatch.

What the Commercial Jump-Start Service Includes

Mobile jump-start assistance for an eligible commercial vehicle
Review of the provided battery-system information
Review of battery or remote-terminal accessibility
Connection through appropriate approved jump points when safely accessible
Jump-start attempt using compatible available equipment
Fleet and commercial roadside jump-start requests

The service does not include disassembling the vehicle to access hidden batteries, repairing damaged terminals, replacing wiring, repairing a starter or alternator, or diagnosing the complete electrical system.

When a Jump Start Does Not Solve the Problem

If the vehicle does not start after an appropriate jump attempt, the problem may involve a failed battery, starter, alternator, cable, wiring, fuel system, security system or another mechanical or electrical issue.

Possible result	Possible next step
The vehicle does not crank	Battery, starter, cable or electrical diagnosis may be required.
The vehicle starts and immediately shuts off	The charging, fuel or electrical system may require professional diagnosis.
The vehicle will not remain running	Transport to an appropriate commercial repair facility may be necessary.
The battery or cable is visibly damaged	The jump-start attempt may be declined for safety reasons.
The vehicle requires towing	Towing is available only when it meets the current vehicle weight, size, equipment, route and access limits.

Buffalo Towing Services does not provide heavy-duty towing. Medium-duty towing is a separate service limited to qualifying vehicles weighing between 6,000 and 9,000 pounds. Nothing over 9,000 pounds is accepted for towing.

Information Needed Before Dispatch

Business or customer name
Working telephone number
Exact vehicle location and nearby business or landmark
Vehicle year, make and model
Vehicle type and approximate size
Battery voltage and number of batteries, if known
Battery location or remote jump-point location, if known
Description of what happens when the key or start button is used
Whether the vehicle has any electrical power
Whether the vehicle is inside a building, garage, yard or gated property
Photographs of the vehicle and battery area when requested

Highway Rules and Service Restrictions

Special-route pricing: Eligible commercial jump-start service on Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990 starts at $175, plus applicable mileage and other charges.

No jump-start service for vehicles physically stopped on I-90
No jump-start service for vehicles physically stopped on I-190
No service in an unsafe traffic lane or inaccessible location
No jump start when a battery is leaking, cracked, frozen or visibly unsafe
No alternator, starter, terminal or electrical wiring repair
No complete charging-system diagnosis
No heavy-duty towing or heavy recovery
No semi-truck, tractor-trailer, bus, RV or motorhome towing
No out-of-state service

The service vehicle may travel on I-90 and I-190 but cannot stop on either interstate to provide service. A driver physically stopped on I-90 or I-190 should contact an authorized highway provider or emergency authority.

Commercial Jump-Start Service Areas

Commercial jump-start requests may be accepted at eligible industrial areas, business districts, job sites, fleet yards, parking lots and other safely accessible locations throughout Buffalo and confirmed surrounding areas.

Buffalo

Amherst

Cheektowaga

West Seneca

Hamburg

Lancaster

Lackawanna

Tonawanda

North Tonawanda

Niagara Falls

Grand Island

Orchard Park

Review the Western New York service-area hub for additional location information.

Commercial Jump-Start Questions

How much does a commercial truck jump start cost in Buffalo?

Qualifying medium and heavy vehicle jump-start service starts at $150. The first 10 enroute miles are included, followed by $2 per additional enroute mile. Applicable time, route, access and tax charges may apply.

What commercial vehicles may qualify?

Qualifying work vans, commercial pickups, delivery vans, service vehicles and small box trucks may be eligible after the battery system, voltage, access and service location are confirmed.

Can you jump a vehicle with multiple batteries?

Some multiple-battery vehicles may qualify after the battery configuration, system voltage and approved connection procedure are confirmed. Service is not guaranteed for every battery system.

Do you provide semi-truck jump starts?

Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and unsupported heavy vehicles are not included. Call with the exact year, make, model, battery voltage and configuration so eligibility can be reviewed.

Do you provide heavy-duty towing?

No. This page covers qualifying commercial jump-start service only. Buffalo Towing Services does not provide heavy-duty towing or heavy recovery.

What happens if the vehicle does not start?

The vehicle may need battery, starter, alternator, wiring or charging-system diagnosis. Towing is available only when the vehicle meets the company's towing weight, equipment, route and access limits.

Can you provide service on I-90 or I-190?

No service is provided for vehicles physically stopped on I-90 or I-190. The service vehicle may travel on those interstates to reach another eligible location.

Can you service Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990?

Eligible commercial jump-start service may be available on those routes and starts at $175, plus applicable mileage and other charges.

Related Commercial and Roadside Services

Request a Commercial Vehicle Jump Start

Provide the vehicle, battery-system and location information through the online quote page, or call to check current eligibility and availability.

Call 716-324-1023 Request Commercial Jump Start