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"Winch"
the wrecker dog |
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
- December 2006- Purchased a 2006 International 22 foot rollback bed, and for long distance tows a Holmes Detachable Towing Unit (DTU) was purchased to have the capability of quickly connecting and disconnecting to our own road tractor
- June 2007- Finished a new garage expansion to the repair facility
- December 2009- Purchased a 2006 Peterbilt 379 with a 1140 Century 40 ton rotator with an LDU.
- January 2010- Purchased a pro-cut on car brake lathe
Throughout the years our Buddy's family has strived to create a welcoming environment.
We feel that when you enter the shop, you a part of the family, too!
Welcome to Buddy's Wrecker Service
Our Buddy's Family
Steve Sedberry and June Sedberry in the Old Office on Reelfoot Avenue
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