San Bernardino’s Freeway Heroes Help Thousands of Drivers in 2025

May 15, 2026

Since 2006, SBCTA has been helping stranded drivers with its Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Program. The FSP uses special tow trucks to patrol busy freeways during peak traffic hours, helping people with car trouble. These trucks travel along areas called “Beats” and cover more than 98 miles of freeway. The program helps keep drivers safe, reduces traffic jams, and helps cut down on pollution.

In 2025 alone, FSP drivers helped more than 47,000 motorists in San Bernardino County. They performed all kinds of services like changing flat tires, jump-starting batteries, giving out gas, and checking on cars stopped on the side of the road. Sometimes, they even help drivers who accidentally lock their keys inside their car. Since the program began, more than 1 million drivers have received help from FSP.

The program received nearly 1,000 surveys this year from drivers who were helped, and 96% said their experience was excellent or good. At the May 6 SBCTA Board meeting, several FSP drivers were honored for their hard work in 2025. Those drivers recognized were:

  • Top Driver – John Materne of Pepe’s Towing. John has been with the San Bernardino FSP Program for 14 years and assisted 2,572 motorists during the 2025 calendar year.
  • Driver of Excellence – Jose Lopez of Royal Coaches Towing. Jose has been with the San Bernardino FSP Program for two years and assisted 2,827 motorists during the 2025 calendar year.
  • Driver of Excellence – Nicholas Farias of Pomona Valley Towing. Nicholas has been with the San Bernardino FSP Program for eight years and assisted 2,125 motorists during the 2025 calendar year.
  • People’s Choice Award – Dominic Cloy of Royal Coaches Towing. Dominic has been with the San Bernardino FSP Program for three years and assisted 2,472 motorists during the 2025 calendar year.
  • Rookie of the Year – Juriel Serrano of Royal Coaches Towing. Juriel has been with the San Bernardino FSP Program for seven months and assisted 2,459 motorists during the 2025 calendar year

SBCTA is proud to recognize these drivers for their professionalism, kindness, and dedication. Thanks to them, the FSP Program continues to make San Bernardino County’s freeways safer and more reliable for everyone.