Trusted Professional Service Since 1983

Meet the team

James Trantina III - Owner/CEO

Jennifer Modlin - Accounting Manager

James Trantina III - Owner/CEO

James Owns 16 Companies with over 30 Locations between Minnesota, Iowa & North Dakota. James has Years of Experience from Light Duty to Rotator Experience. James Leads over 300+ Experienced Exployees Making us the #1 Towing company in the US

Mario Locust - General Manager

Jennifer Modlin - Accounting Manager

James Trantina III - Owner/CEO

in 2025 Mario took over the General Manager roll as Jesse transferred to our Duluth terminal. Mario is Certified in Light & Heavy Duty Towing. Mario's strongest skill is customer service and keeping our customers happy.

Jennifer Modlin - Accounting Manager

Jennifer Modlin - Accounting Manager

Jennifer Modlin - Accounting Manager

Jennifer has 40+ years of Accounting Experience and 20+ years in the Towing Industry. Jennifer has the Knowledge and the customer service skills to solve any problem. 

Jacob M. - Fridley Manager

Damien. - Crystal Lot Supervisor

Jennifer Modlin - Accounting Manager

Jacob Handles Day to Day Operations at our Fridley Office while going to School for IT. Jacob has the Knowledge to handle any Task in the office or out in the yard. Jacob Leads our Sign Creation Department as well. 

Damien. - Crystal Lot Supervisor

Damien. - Crystal Lot Supervisor

Damien. - Crystal Lot Supervisor

Damien Handles day to day lot operations at our crystal location. outside of work he enjoys fast cars & relaxing.

Ariel - Lead CSR

Damien. - Crystal Lot Supervisor

Damien. - Crystal Lot Supervisor

Ariel Leads our customer service department. Ariel loves to answer questions and help the customers. Outside of the office you can find Ariel with her dogs, or running her nail studio.

Julian E - Lead Heavy Driver

Julian E - Lead Heavy Driver

Julian E - Lead Heavy Driver

Julian is our lead heavy driver with years of experience under his belt, he has the solution to any problem. Julian drives our Fire Tribute Truck. 

Doug O - Lead Flatbed Driver

Julian E - Lead Heavy Driver

Julian E - Lead Heavy Driver

Doug has been towing for 40+ years. Doug can Recover or transport any vehicle. you'll often find Doug on our Race Recovery Team in the summer

Jenn V - Accountant

Julian E - Lead Heavy Driver

Braden S - Flatbed Driver

Jenn has been with Schmit Towing for 9+ years. Jenn handles our billing and invoicing for schmit towing. Outside of work you can find Jenn Traveling or attending sports events with her kids

Braden S - Flatbed Driver

Braden S - Flatbed Driver

Braden S - Flatbed Driver

With Years of flatbed experience under his belt, Braden has the experience to Tow and Haul anything. Braden Excels in customer service.

Wayne G - Flatbed Driver

Wayne G - Flatbed Driver

Wayne G - Flatbed Driver

Wayne has 30+ Years of Towing and Recovery experience and currently works over nights for Schmit Towing. 

Jared - Flatbed

Wayne G - Flatbed Driver

Wayne G - Flatbed Driver

Jared is our new flatbed operator, he loves customer service and also races cars in his spare time.

Michelle - CSR

Michelle - CSR

Michelle - CSR

Michelle is our wonderful customer service representative at our fridley location.  Michelle loves to help customers solve problems, she also Speaks Spanish. Outside of work you will find Michelle with her dogs.

Edlisha - CSR

Michelle - CSR

Michelle - CSR

Edlisha is our wonderful customer service representative at our crystal location. Edlisha always puts the customer first.


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