cdcidevel, Author at Pro-Tow 24 Hr Towing

Heavy Equipment Towing: Getting Unstuck in Spokane

by cdcidevel | Jun 21, 2023 | Equipment Recovery, Heavy Duty Towing In Spokane, Heavy Equipment Recovery, Heavy Equipment Recovery in Spokane, Heavy Equipment Towing, Recovery Blog

In this incident, on May 5, 2023, a Genie Z-80 boom lift got stuck in the gravel on a residential construction site. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, this heavy-duty equipment weighs about 37,500 pounds! Despite being a 4×4, this magic Genie was stuck deep and needed heavy equipment towing.

This thing wasn’t going to budge without some help. The construction company renting the Genie lift called Team Pro-Tow to help unstuck this stuck piece of heavy equipment. We got to work and performed a successful heavy equipment recovery.

Heavy Equipment Safety

Keeping your heavy equipment stable and on firm ground will help avoid needing heavy equipment towing. However, in this case, the operator likely suspected the gravel was more compact than it was.

All pieces of heavy equipment, including booms, will have a specific chassis angle limit. This limit indicates the slope or elevated surface grade that the machine can safely operate without tipping or sinking. The chassis slop can be impacted by the angle of the surface and other obstacles like raised walkways, ramps, or loose gravel.

Operators should conduct a scene assessment before moving equipment in. The slope grade and any obstacles must be measured and considered during the assessment. Being aware of your surroundings and the machine’s limits can help avoid the need for heavy equipment recovery.

If you rent the equipment, work with the rental staff to review your needs and the site’s conditions. They can help you prevent incidents and reduce downtime by selecting a boom lift that can work within limits presented at your job site.

Pro-Tow to the Rescue

Fortunately, Team Pro-Tow has the proper trucks and equipment to get the heaviest and most-stuck equipment out of a jam. In this case, we were able to free the Genie lift quickly so that the construction company could proceed with their work. Quick recovery services can reduce downtime and help mitigate the cost of calling for heavy equipment towing.

Pro-Tow offers round-the-clock emergency towing services. While many of our recoveries involve semi-trucks and other heavy trucks, equipment recovery is also a service we offer. We once helped lift a military tank to change a flat tire! If you need something heavy lifted and moved, we can help. Learn more about Pro-Tow services.

Be sure to check out our other incident reports on our Recovery Blog!

If you require truck accident recovery, give Pro-tow 24-Hour Towing a call.

Heavy-Duty Towing for Your Heavy-Duty Fleet

by cdcidevel | Jun 7, 2023 | Heavy Duty Tow, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Truck Tow, Heavy Truck Towing, Heavy Truck Towing Services, Heavy-Duty Fleet, Recovery Blog

Are you looking for reliable fleet services? Team Pro-Tow has got you covered. We offer heavy-duty towing and repair services for any fleet. In addition, we provide emergency services, including emergency towing and 24/7 accident recovery. Pro-Tow has effective and fast solutions to breakdowns, accidents, cargo incidents, and unexpected leaks and spills.

Equipped for Any Towing Situation

Pro-Tow is equipped with a range of equipment suited to handle any towing situation, including heavy-duty fleet support. Our mobile crane service can handle up to 50 tons; we have every size of tow truck, including heavy-duty wreckers, flatbed trailers, and a whole fleet of service trucks.

Furthermore, our team is certified, highly trained and knowledgeable, ensuring they have the expertise to get your fleet vehicle out of any bad situation.

Towing, Spill Cleanup, Repairs and More

In addition to providing heavy-duty towing support, we also help with spill cleanups with our Pro-Enviro Spill Response division. These services include containing a spill, cleaning it up, restoring the roadway and testing nearby storm drains and water.

If a repair is needed, we offer full-service in-house support for all maintenance and repair needs. And at the lowest cost per mile possible. From DOT inspections to lube and oil services, for all makes and models of truck and diesel computer diagnostics, we can serve you. Pro-Tow offers mobile on-site repairs or can tow your vehicle to one of our Motorplex shops in Auburn or Spokane.

Save On Time and Cut Costs

We understand that when you manage a fleet, you need your vehicles back on the road ASAP with limited downtime. As mentioned, our fleet support services include repairs on the road. When you call, we’ll come to you and help get your light and medium auto or heavy-duty fleet vehicle back on its way. With our prompt responses and skilled service, we save expensive downtime and get those vehicles back to work for your business.

Contact Pro-Tow for more information!

Learning a Little About Team Pro-Tow

by cdcidevel | May 17, 2023 | Emergency Towing, Emergency Towing Service, Recovery Blog, Towing Services

Pro-Tow is a towing and recovery company that has been providing exceptional service to the Greater Seattle-Tacoma area, and Auburn, Spokane, Maple Valley, and North Bend, Washington. It is part of a group of companies with three divisions: Pro-Tow, Pro-Enviro, and Motorplex.

A Little History

The company’s founder, Keith Lewis, started his business in 1989 with Lewis Tech Automotive. He worked out of his dad’s garage to fix vehicles for his friends and family. In 1993, Keith founded Motorplex, a light-duty repair shop in Maple Valley, WA. Then, in 1998, Pro-Tow and our automotive and heavy-duty towing services was added to the company. We expanded both services into the Auburn area in 2000.

As mentioned, our services now extend to Spokane, North Bend, and services all of Washington state. We now employ a large team of professionals spread out among our services and divisions.

A Little About Our Services

Pro-Tow’s core services include heavy-duty towing, accident recovery, cargo recovery, and 24-hour emergency towing for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. We have the equipment and expertise to handle even the heaviest of vehicles, including tractor-trailers, buses, and RVs. Team Pro-Tow consists of certified recovery specialists is trained to handle complex recoveries in challenging situations.

In addition to their heavy-duty recovery and towing services, Pro-Tow offers emergency towing for all types of vehicles and situations. If you find yourself stranded on the side of the road, call us for roadside assistance services, including jump-starts, tire changes, lockout services, and towing.

The Little Details That Set Us Apart

What sets Pro-Tow apart from other towing companies is our commitment to exceptional customer service. We believe in treating customers like they’re a friend or family member. Often, people are in stressful situations when we are called to help. So it’s important that we are empathetic, helpful, and can improve that situation.

We do that by providing prompt, reliable, and courteous service. We want to ensure that every tow job or major recovery was handled professionally, minimizing damage, reducing stress, and making the day a little easier for our customers.

We are proud to have established ourselves as one of the most reliable and reputable towing companies in the region. With decades of experience, state-of-the-art equipment, and commitment to exceptional service, Pro-Tow is a top choice for all your towing and recovery needs.

One-Stop-Shop for Crane Lift Services in Washington State

by cdcidevel | May 3, 2023 | Car Lift Service, Crane Lift, Crane Lift Recovery, Crane Lift Service, Crane Service, Recovery Blog, Washington

When lifting heavy objects, a crane is an essential piece of equipment. Of course, you’ll see cranes used for construction or industrial purposes, but Team Pro-Tow uses them for other tough jobs. Hauling big rigs out of the ditch, moving shipping containers, or lifting old cars over fences – you get the idea.

However, not all cranes are created equal, and it takes skilled professionals to operate them safely and effectively. That’s where Pro-Tow’s crane lift services come in.

Leading Crane Services

Pro-Tow Crane Service is a leading provider of crane lift services in the Pacific Northwest. We offer various services, including crane rental, rigging, and operation. Our team has the expertise and knowledge to handle even the most challenging crane projects.

Heavy Duty Crane-Style Wrecker

Pro-Tow has top-of-the-line equipment to assist in our recoveries and crane lift jobs. Primarily, we use heavy-duty wreckers. These large vehicles can anchor and lift heavy equipment, containers, or vehicle at significant distances. In addition, our equipment is well-maintained and regularly inspected to ensure they are in top condition. We can handle a wide range of projects, from small lifts to large-scale semi-truck accident recoveries.

Expert Rigging Required

You can’t lift something safely if you don’t rig it correctly. Rigging is the process of preparing and securing loads for lifting. It is a critical part of any crane operation, and Pro-Tow’s highly trained operators have the expertise to ensure safe, strategic, and correct rigging. We use only the highest quality rigging equipment to ensure loads are secure and stable during lifting.

Smooth Operators

Like rigging, crane services require trained and experienced operators who can efficiently and effectively operate the heavy-duty wrecker. Pro-Tow’s team is the best of the best and can troubleshoot and complete even the most complex crane lift services. Handling these jobs safely and without causing more damage takes a practiced skill.

Pro-Tow Can Lift It

If you want crane services in Washington State, call on Pro-Tow. Whether it’s for a truck accident recovery or moving something heavy and awkward, we are up for it! We have locations in Auburn, Spokane, North Bend, and Maple Valley, serving all of Washington State.

With our commitment to safety, quality, and customer service, you can trust us to do the job right. Learn more about our crane lift services in Washington.

The Difference Between Light-Duty Towing and Heavy-Duty Towing

by cdcidevel | Apr 19, 2023 | Emergency Towing, Emergency Towing Service, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Duty Towing Service, Heavy-Duty Towing, Light-Duty Towing, Recovery Blog

When your commercial breaks down and you need support, calling a tow-truck is likely the first response. But it’s not just any tow truck that will show up to help with your emergency towing. There is a difference between a light-duty and heavy-duty tow truck. As the two perform different functions, it’s valuable to understand those differences.

What is Light-Duty Towing?

This type of towing typically handles vehicles that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. Vehicles include sedans, pickup trucks, and motorcycles, for example. When helping with light-duty towing, the vehicle is loaded onto a flatbed truck and secured before being towed. Light-duty tows are also often used for short distances and small vehicles. The trucks themselves are also smaller than their heavy-duty counterparts, making them much more maneuverable in tight spaces or sharp turns. It’ll also cost less when the incident requires a light-duty truck.

What is Heavy-Duty Towing?

As its name suggests, a heavy-duty tow truck is there for heavy vehicles. It also requires special equipment and training to drive, so not every tow truck driver can drive a heavy-duty truck. Typical vehicles that need this type of service include semi-trucks, buses, and construction equipment. Unlike a light tow truck, these tow trucks can carry more than 26,000 pounds of weight.

However, that extra load capacity means they can’t navigate tight spaces or make sharp turns easily. Because of the training needed for heavy-duty emergency towing, the cost also tends to be higher. A heavy-duty tow truck is the best choice if you need towing over long distances, such as from one state to another.

Which One is Right?

Choosing between the two towing options comes down to a matter of weight, distance, and the type of vehicle. If you aren’t sure about the best option, don’t worry. Our trusty Team-Pro has a team of experienced and reliable professionals who can help. We have trained personnel to handle both light and heavy-duty towing and can help with any breakdown or accident.

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