In 1934 John F. Swanney and Alan McDonald started a repair garage at 241 West 23rd Street with 12 employees. John F . Swanney bought out Alan McDonald in the early 1950's. In 1949, Swanney & McDonald began towing for the City of Los Angeles in what is now called the Southwest Area . A formal OPG designation was received in 1951. We received the OPG designation for Newton Division in 1973. John E. Swanney has managed the company since 1965 under the corporate name of Towing Specialists,inc., doing business as (dba) Swanney & McDonald .

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We operate a fleet of 18 late model tow trucks (15 wheel lifts and 3 flat beds),4 forklifts, and 1 shop truck .