Towing & Vehicle Recovery
24/7 breakdown towing, accident recovery, repossessed vehicle upliftments, salvage recovery and long-distance vehicle transport.
- Passenger and commercial vehicles
- Fleet and insurance recoveries
- Specialized vehicle handling
Towing • Recovery • Freight • Specialized Transport
When it needs to move,
we make it happen.
Professional, technology-driven transport and recovery solutions across South Africa and Southern Africa — available around the clock.
Built for the road ahead
One logistics partner.
Every movement handled.
SMD Logistics is a South African transport, towing and specialized recovery company with more than 25 years of operational experience.
We support insurers, financial institutions, fleet operators, manufacturers, mines, retailers and private clients with safe, transparent and dependable service — from urgent roadside recovery to complex cross-border freight.
Our capabilities
Solutions that keep business moving
From a single vehicle upliftment to specialized industrial cargo, our teams coordinate every detail from dispatch to delivery.
Freight Logistics
Reliable full-load, part-load and dedicated fleet transport for nationwide distribution and depot movements.
- Full truck loads and part loads
- Breakbulk and palletised cargo
- Express and scheduled freight
Crane, Rigging & Heavy Haulage
Specialized equipment and experienced coordination for machinery, plant, generators and oversized loads.
- Crane trucks and rigging
- Lowbeds and abnormal loads
- Route and permit coordination
Specialized Transport
Compliant solutions for temperature-sensitive, hazardous and high-value cargo across the region.
- Refrigerated cold-chain transport
- Dangerous goods logistics
- Cross-border coordination
Wherever the road leads
Nationwide strength.
Regional reach.
Our operational network supports rapid dispatch in metropolitan, regional and remote areas throughout South Africa, with cross-border capability across Southern Africa.
Plan your movement →South Africa
Johannesburg • Pretoria • Durban • Cape Town • Bloemfontein • Polokwane • Gqeberha • Mbombela and outlying areas
Cross-border
Botswana • Eswatini • Lesotho • Mozambique • Namibia • Zambia • Zimbabwe • Malawi and selected regional routes
The SMDL advantage
Control, visibility and confidence
Modern systems and experienced teams provide clear communication and accountable service throughout every movement.
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Real-time coordination
GPS fleet tracking, digital dispatch and route optimisation support faster, informed decisions.
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Documented delivery
Electronic proof of delivery, condition reporting and vehicle inspections improve transparency.
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Safe handling
Professional recovery teams and fit-for-purpose equipment protect vehicles, cargo and property.
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End-to-end support
A single responsive partner manages towing, transport, recovery and specialized movements.
Let's move forward
Tell us what needs to move.
Contact our operations team for urgent towing assistance, scheduled transport or a tailored logistics quotation.