Emergency Fuel Delivery Anywhere Around Columbus

We bring a few gallons, enough to restart the engine and get you to the nearest station with some cushion. It's not meant to fill the tank. The dispatcher asks where you are and how far the closest pump is so the driver knows how much to put in. Once you're at the station, you fill up at normal pump prices.

The total depends on where you ran out, what time it is and the type of fuel. Before a driver is assigned, the dispatcher gives you the whole price, fuel included, so nothing changes at the curb. The rates page breaks down how a roadside call is billed.

It depends on how far away you are and how traffic is moving. Rush hour on I-71 or a closure on the outerbelt can slow any truck down. You get a current estimate from the dispatcher during the call, plus a callback if the driver gets held up.

Yes. We carry diesel in separate, clearly marked containers so it never mixes with gasoline. Some diesel engines need their fuel system bled after running completely dry. Our driver will try priming it; if the engine still won't fire, a tow to a diesel shop is the next step.

No, we don't carry charging equipment. An EV with a dead battery goes on our flatbed in tow mode and rides to a charger you choose, such as a fast charger near Easton or Polaris, or to your home. Our EV towing page covers how electric cars are loaded.

You could, but walking an interstate shoulder with a gas can is risky, and portable cans hold only so much. Having fuel brought to the car keeps you off the road edge and gets the engine running sooner. If you do walk, stay well away from traffic.

Most do within a few tries. When a tank runs dry, the fuel pump can pull in air and needs a moment to refill the lines. The driver cycles the ignition several times before cranking. If it still won't start, something else is wrong and we can tow it.

It can. Many fuel pumps are cooled by the fuel around them, and running the tank dry, especially repeatedly, can shorten the pump's life. Sediment at the bottom of the tank can also reach the filter. One empty-tank episode usually does no harm, but it's worth avoiding a habit of it.

We carry regular unleaded for gasoline cars. A few gallons of regular will not hurt an engine that recommends premium if you drive gently to a station and fill up with the higher grade there. If your owner's manual says premium is required, mention it and the dispatcher will tell you what we have on the truck.

Don't start the engine. Gasoline in a diesel, or diesel in a gas car, has to be drained from the tank, and that is a shop job. We will tow the car to a repair shop, your dealer or an independent mechanic, so the fuel can be pumped out before any damage is done.

Yes. Dispatch is answered around the clock, every day, including holidays. After-hours calls may cost more, and you hear that in the quote before a truck goes out. Night calls are common on I-270 when drivers try to make it home on a low tank.

Columbus and the surrounding communities, from Delaware and Sunbury to the north down to Grove City, Groveport and Canal Winchester in the south, plus the western suburbs along I-70. Calls farther out are welcome too; the dispatcher will tell you if distance changes the price.

Yes. A parent, spouse or coworker can call for you, but the driver will meet the person who is with the car, so give the caller your exact spot and a phone number that works. If you are calling for a teenager stuck on a back road, the dispatcher will text or call them directly to confirm the location and the fuel type before the truck leaves the yard.