Buddy's Wrecker Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated company located in Union City, TN. We are a full service tow facility and auto repair shop serving the areas of Northwest Tennessee and Southwest Kentucky. Our staff consists of the most highly trained drivers, knowledgeable ASE certified technicians, and professional dispatchers in the area. For safer towing, we provide our customers with the latest towing and recovery equipment, as well as the most advanced diagnostic equipment for more efficient repairs. While striving to meet the needs of our customers, we have grown over the past 40 years and continue to advance in the industry.
August 1963- Founded by John Morgan "Buddy" Sedberry, Jr. and June Sedberry. It was originally called Buddy's Esso located on First Street and Reelfoot Avenue, operating as a full service gas station.
1975- With the encouragement of his son, Steve Sedberry, Buddy bought their first wrecker.
1977- Moved to 431 West Reelfoot Avenue and became Buddy's Wrecker Service, Inc.
1978- Purchased the first and only hydraulic wrecker in Southeast Kentucky and Northwest Tennessee
1979- Began working in the heavy duty wrecker business by purchasing a 1976 Holmes 750 25-ton mechanical wrecker mounted on a Kenworth tractor
1988- Bought a 1988 Century 820 heavy duty hydraulic wrecker with heavy duty underlift. This established Buddy's as heavy duty towing and recovery professionals.
1996 -Purchased a Century 1040 B 40-ton hydraulic wrecker with a 50,000 lb. underlift, which operates independently from the boom.
1997- Invested in a complete set of air cushions, including both starter and high lift cushions
October 2000- Moved to a new location with a 5,000 ft building and 3 acres of parking at 118 Barham Road on the Highway 51 bypass.
November 2001- Buddy died, leaving business to his son, Steve
December 2001- Bought 1997 International with 2001 Century bed This wrecker was dedicated to the founder, Buddy Sedberry
December 2003- Added to the list of equipment, a Kubota tractor with front bucket and forks
December 2005- Purchased a 2005 International with Century Bed, which is an automatic rollback and extended cab to carry stranded motorists
August 2005- Today Buddy's Wrecker Service, Inc. is operated by Steve Sedberry.
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