If you are using your emergency flashers or interior dome light as a warning signal while you are waiting for a tow truck, it’s a good idea to run your engine if at all possible. This will help you to avoid draining your battery.
The large capacity tow trucks used to haul 18-wheelers are often put to other uses. They’re pressed into service to lift large commercial air conditioners onto rooftops, hoist industrial machines, move boats and yachts, and erect or remove signs.
Sometimes, driving a car right after it’s been in an accident will only make the damage worse. Rather than risk it, it’s always best to have the vehicle towed so it can be fully inspected and any necessary repairs can be made.
A common cause of semi brake failure is glazing (when brakes are overheated and the service of the brake shoes becomes very hard and smooth). If your semi is in an accident and you need to have it towed, heavy duty towing is the way to go.
While a tow truck can help if a car is lined up correctly, there are times when a vehicle is hard to reach, such as in a ditch, culvert, or over an embankment. For situations like these, many tow trucks are equipped with booms to help recover the vehicles.
While definitely work vehicles, many heavy tow companies customize their heavy tow and lift trucks to make them aesthetically and functionally better. Aside from eye catching paint schemes, they also install accessories like on board tool boxes that will allow them to bring more equipment to a work site.
You can leave that junked heap in your driveway or elsewhere on your property, and it will eventually rust away. Or, you can call us to take it to a location dedicated to be the final resting place of vehicles that have given up the ghost.
The National Driver Certification program was developed by the Towing & Recovery Association of America (TRAA) to develop standards for the safe, prompt and efficient response to vehicle incidents ranging from minor accidents to potentially hazardous vehicular spills.
Wheel lift tow trucks use a metal yoke that is hooked under the vehicles front or rear wheels. This uses a hydraulic or pneumatic hoist to lift the front or rear of the vehicle into the air.
Wheel-lift tow trucks are similar to the more traditional hock and chain tow trucks but are much safer for the vehicle being towed. Rather than chains, a metal yoke is used that hooks under the front or rear wheels. A pneumatic hoist suspends the vehicle so it’s lifted from the ground, reducing the risk of damage.
It can be a difficult decision whether to put a lot of money into an old vehicle. But at some point in time, you may run into the possibility of local officials issuing a citation and even a fine for having a junk car.
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If you have to pull your disabled semi over to the side of the road, and it is hidden from view to oncoming traffic due to a hill, curve, or other obstruction, then strategic marker placement is critical. You want to place the reflective triangle to warn other drivers 500 feet in advance.
Our trucks are not a leftover piece of equipment with a winch bolted to it. All of our tow trucks are tow-dedicated vehicles designed specifically for towing, fully inspected and approved before dispatched to a job.
Whenever you need to have your car towed, try to be present whenever possible. This will provide you with peace of mind that a towing company took your car, not car thieves.
Did you know that problems with tires are the number one cause of semi truck breakdowns? Under-inflation and problems with worn or missing treads can cause catastrophic problems at the worst possible time. Make sure that going over your tires thoroughly is part of your pre-trip inspection.
Our tow truck drivers are professionals and will treat you and your vehicle with courtesy and respect. We will try to make a difficult situation as easy to handle as possible for you.
Trucking is a significant component of the cost of doing business in the United States. According to studies by the Department of Transportation, the percentage of trucks in the traffic stream is likely to grow substantially as trucking continues to outpace the growth in passenger travel.
Imagine it's 2 a.m., you're headed home from a trip, and your car starts to sputter and stops running in a rural area hours from home. Do you know who you can call for immediate help?
If a car needs to be repossessed, a standard truck can be used, but not when a semi tractor is repossessed. If your company needs to seize a semi tractor, then you’ll need the power of a heavy duty wrecker to tow it.
Not everyone has an auto club membership, but nearly everyone gets in an accident or has a breakdown and needs towing services at some point. That's why it's important to be familiar with a reliable car towing company.
The best time to choose a company for auto emergency services is when there is no current emergency. Visit us when you have the time to ask about our services, prices and general availability.
Many auto insurance companies offer a towing and labor insurance rider for the most common roadside breakdown services. Coverage typically includes towing, tire changes, jump starts, lockouts and fuel delivery if you run out of gas.