You voted. They won.
It’s okay. Go ahead and brag. We are certainly proud of the winners in the 2025 annual ZIPSYS truck contest featuring exclusively Zip’s-built trucks. This year, we expanded the competition to include service vehicles. The top three winners in each category were selected by the expert staff at Zip’s, while fans voted online and through Facebook for the People’s Pick Awards. Scroll down to see all the winners and join us in congratulating all entries.
Car Carriers
Unique features:
- 22' steel bed with roller tips, galvanized sub-frame, removable side rails and Side Puller 9000
- SafeAll Proportional Remote Control with full function of winch, bed, wheel lift and side puller
- Custom push bumper with embedded logo
Winner:
AC’s Towing and Recovery
Schenectady, NY
Details: Custom painted and trimmed to match their company branding, this blacked out Century 16 Series LCG from AC’s Towing certainly turns head during the day but even looks better at night with lime green glow lights producing high-powered ground effects and Maxxima marker lights highlighting the carrier’s body lines.
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Winner: Statewide Towing Inc. | Chelsea, ME
The SafeAll Traffic Commander is the cherry on top for this 2025 Freightliner M2 Century 16 Series LCG Carrier built and customized for Statewide Towing. The 22' steel bed features removable steel tube side rails, a 12,000-lb. winch with synthethic rope and an ITD Side Puller 9000. The storage package also includes Zip’s custom shelving inside toolboxes and rear carrier toolbox for dollies.
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Winner: CTS Towing & Recovery | Sandston, VA
This battle-tested powerhouse belongs to CTS Towing & Recovery. Built for performance, the 2025 International MV-X 12 Series LCG Carrier features a 22' steel bed and galvanized sub-frame, a 12,000-lb winch with Lodar remote and the ITD Side Puller 9000 with Zip’s Side Puller Recovery Tool. The SafeAll Traffic Commander ensures visibility and protection on every call.
Sales Rep: Brian McDermott
Light & Medium Duty Wreckers
Unique features:
- Stellar Industries 8-drawer toolboxes
- SafeAll Traffic Commander and custom front bumper
- Trux LED underlgow strip lights
Winner:
AC’s Towing and Recovery
Schenectady, NY
Truck: 2024 International MV Vulcan V30 Wrecker
Details: AC’s Towing & Recovery followed up their first-place finish in the Car Carrier division with another top award for their entry in the Light and Medium Duty category. Also with matching colors, lighting and branding, this 16-ton black beauty features splatter paint inside the storage compartments and a Nightscan light tower for those midnight recoveries.
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Winner: Bob’s Towing & Recovery Inc. | Bay City, MI
There’s a reason trucks look better at night. Here’s Bob’s Towing & Recovery’s 2023 Ford F600 Century 2465 Wrecker, complete with Whelen M2 accent marker lights, neon underglow lighting and a Whelen Justice 62" light bar. The light-duty package also includes custom storage for snatch blocks, forks, chain and L-Arms.
Sales Rep: Jon Bull
Winner: Impressive Towing & Recovery Inc.
Coon Rapids, MN
What impressed the judges on this 2022 Ford F550 4x4 Century 312 wrecker was the abundant lighting, including the Code 3 light bar, Buyer’s ultra-thin red/white strobes and strip lighting inside the storage compartments. The deck also features storage for dollies and axles.
Sales Rep: Brian McDermott
Heavy Duty Wreckers
Unique features:
- Custom tunnel box with refrigerator
- Remounted hydraulic valve inside the toolbox
- Billet aluminum fifth-wheel plate
Winner:
Sierra Roadside
South Tucson, AZ
Truck: 2024 Kenworth W900 Holmes DTU
Details: Check out the ride everyone’s gonna be talking about in Tucson. This 2024 Kenworth W900 Holmes DTU is as hot as the desert down there. Loaded with the Whelen Core System with over 15 control modules, this heavy features more than 150 lighting circuits, all fully programmed and setup by Zip’s.
Sales Rep: Brian McDermott
Winner: Kramer’s Wrecker Service | Grand Island, NE
This gorgeous 2026 Peterbilt 589 Century 5130 Wrecker belongs to our friends at Kramer’s Wrecker Service, a loyal partner of Zip’s who has trusted us for years to build units that meet their high standards and unique needs.
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Winner: Abbott’s Wrecker Service | Nitro, WV
Movie lovers shouldn't miss the reference to Monsters Inc. on this 2025 Kenworth W900 Holmes DTU. The casino purple body paired with teal accents mirrors Sulley’s iconic color scheme, while custom decals and playful touches are a nod to Mike’s vibrant personality.
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Rotators
Unique features:
- Low Rider underlift with dual outriggers
- Abundant storage, including CTech 8-drawer toolboxes
- Custom lighted sign on each side of the boom
Winner:
Kramer’s Wrecker Service
Grand Island, NE
Truck: 2025 Peterbilt 589 Century 1075 Rotator
Details: This stunning rotator was built with purpose and pride. The body is finished in sleek black with striking teal accents on the boom, pylon, outriggers and accessories. Inside the storage compartments, white splatter paint adds a custom touch that’s as distinctive as Kramer’s reputation.
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Winner: Senica Towing | La Salle, IL
When Senica Interstate Towing teamed up with Zip’s to build this custom 2026 Kenworth W900 Century 1150 5X Rotator, Brian Dabney’s vision came to life with Senica’s bold green stripes, sharp orange accents and custom Trux LED lighting.
Sales Rep: Lon Schlader
Winner: SAS Towing and Recovery Inc. | Liberty Hill, TX
This 2024 Peterbilt 389 Extended Cab Twin Steer 1150 Rotator is rocking a sharp white exterior with a matte gray-painted center section that perfectly complements the splatter-painted finish inside the storage compartments. It’s the kind of truck that gets noticed.
Sales Rep: Trent Russler
Service Trucks
Unique features:
- VanAir power system and auxiliary heater system
- Rear bumper with built-in step
- Power door locks and motion sensor awnings
Winner:
Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
Ames, IA
Truck: 2024 Ford F550 Zip’s Road Service Body
Details: This RSB keeps the long days from feeling any longer. Working away from the conveniences of the shop can become quite grueling. With operator comfort in mind, this service body not only brings the workbench on the road but also includes an auxiliary heater and a fridge to boost energy when it’s needed most.
Sales Rep: Eric Albertson
Winner: Featherly’s Garage LLC | Sodus, NY
Like all Road Service Bodies from Zip’s, this entry from Featherly’s Garage comes equipped with a variety of storage solutions, including Stellar Industries multi-drawer toolboxes and Zip’s custom shelving inside the storage compartments, all stocked with tire, battery and hand tools for any job. For added visibility and safety, the SafeAll Traffic Commander and Whelen Scene Light have been installed.
Sales Rep: LeRoy Gossling
