Our Mission.
It is our mission to create a marketplace for transportation equipment, providing the services necessary for its purchase, maintenance and disposition.
It is our goal to raise the quality of life of those in the towing, hauling and service industries by helping to implement innovations and technological advances through "World Class" service, workmanship and support.
What We Do.
We specialize in the sale and financing of automotive towing equipment, industrial hauling solutions and service bodies, including a wide variety of new and used tow trucks, wreckers, industrial and car carriers, multi-car haulers, industrial trailers and related equipment. Based in New Hampton, Iowa — Zip's AW Direct has a modern 95,000 square foot facility consisting of warehousing, shop area, sales offices, retail parts department, large enclosed blast room and four environmentally-approved downdraft paint rooms.
We opened a second branch in Taylor, Michigan (by the Detroit Metro Airport) in March 2012. This location features a complete parts and accessory showroom, body upfit service department, in-stock new and used equipment, and in-house financing.
We provide quality truck body installation, paint and repair of hydraulic, mechanical or electrical systems. We have the ability and the know-how to match the right body with the right chassis and assemble and paint the unit to the highest quality standards.
We THANK YOU for giving us the opportunity to work with you. Please browse our equipment and parts inventory and call us with any questions or for more information. We have a large customer service and sales team standing by to help you with whatever you need.
Locations.
- IOWA
- 316 W Milwaukee Street
- New Hampton, IA 50659
- 800-222-6047
- 641-394-3166
- Fax: 800-828-9678
- MICHIGAN
- 27265 Wick Road
- Taylor, MI 48180
- 800-222-6047
- 734-494-5300
Timeline.
Sales Team.
Contact our sales team to discuss all your towing and hauling equipment needs. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to take your call to ensure you have a smooth sale process with us.
We have sales representatives who travel throughout the Midwest as well as a team that takes calls from all over the globe. We are excited for the opportunity to work with you!
Customer Service.
Our experienced customer service staff is ready to serve you. We value your patronage and want to treat you right! Our top-rate technical and clerical staff are ready to assist you will sales, parts, service and finance questions or concerns.
Give them a call at 800-222-6047 and let them get you back on track quickly and efficiently with the best information possible. From basic questions to complex inquiries, we will help you find the answers you need.
- IOWA | CUSTOMER SERVICE
- 316 W Milwaukee Street
- New Hampton, IA 50659
- 800-222-6047, Press 1 for Parts
- Hours: M-F, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by
- Appointment
- MICHIGAN | CUSTOMER SERVICE
- 27265 Wick Road
- Taylor, MI 48180
- 800-222-6047, Press 1 for Parts
- Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by Appointment
Parts Department.
We offer multiple ways for you to browse our extensive parts, accessory and equipment selection. You're welcome to visit either of our two locations, shop online or call your order in over the phone.
Zip's AW Direct has the largest supply of repair parts and accessories available in the towing and transport industry. Regardless of your brand of equipment, we stock a significant number of repair parts for everything from older Holmes wreckers to all current products. We specialize in Miller Industries products, but we can also solve your problems with NoMar, Jerr-dan, Chevron and other makes of equipment.
Our experienced parts technicians will help you find the exact part you need, at a competitive price, and ship it TODAY! Zip's AW Direct has a complete online parts store, two retail locations and over-the-phone sales.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you with parts and accessory needs. Please contact us with any questions or for more information.
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Service Department.
Zip's AW Direct has two full-service departments: one located in New Hampton, Iowa, and another in Taylor, Michigan. The New Hampton location performs all body installations and paint work. Both Iowa and Michigan have the capacity to repair hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, and they can accommodate immediate scheduling for break down repairs.
Our competitive edge is making each tow truck the best it can be using talented paint and body technicians, professional mechanics and state-of-the-art equipment.
- Any style of model body mounting
- Custom and specialty work
- Contract, commercial or private work
- Professional quality blast, paint and body work
- Hydraulic and electrical repairs
- Metal fabrication
- Hydraulic cylinder repair
- Gearbox, winch and PTO repair
- Clutch and brake repair
- Hydraulic system design
- State-of-the-art facility and equipment
- 30+ years of quality service in the towing industry
Give us a call: 1-800-222-6047, Press 2 for Service.
