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Feed Truck in the Ditch Needs Heavy Duty Towing

by cdcidevel | Oct 5, 2022 | Heavy Duty Tow, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Truck Tow, Heavy Truck Towing, Heavy Truck Towing Services, Recovery Blog, Semi-Truck, Semi-Truck Towing

In this incident on January 11, 2022, a feed truck with a trailer took a turn too tightly, and its trailer ended up slipping into the muddy ditch and became stuck. In need of a heavy-duty towing rescue, Team Pro-Tow responded to the call for help.

We gathered the necessary equipment for the rescue and then set out for the scene.

Set Out for Semi-Truck Towing

Once we arrived at the scene, we started with an assessment to plan the best way to rescue the trailer. Then, using our specialized heavy duty towing equipment, we settled on the way to lift it out. Finally, we secured the trailer and lifted it to place it back on the road. Once we got it back on solid ground, the truck and trailer continued on their way.

In any condition, but especially during wet conditions, it’s essential to take wider corners. Doing so provides enough room to safely get around the corners without getting into an accident or slipping into any ditches. Sometimes all it takes is one tire off the pavement to suck the trailer into the ditch!

When You Need Heavy Duty-Towing

In incidents like these where drivers are in trouble, Pro-Tow is always ready to help. We offer 24-hour emergency semi-truck towing services and have the equipment to deal with any towing situation. We have 50-ton mobile cranes, every size of tow truck and flatbed, and our team is fully certified and experienced. No matter the trouble, we can solve any problem with professionalism and speed so you can get back on the road quickly.

In this incident, we could quickly get the semi-truck and driver back on the road. There wasn’t heavy damage, and they could carry on with their task. In other incidents, we can bring the vehicle back to our storage yard when it is heavily damaged. We can also provide on-site repairs as needed.

Pro-Tow has built a solid reputation in getting heavy trucks and equipment out of unique and challenging situations. If you need heavy equipment or semi-truck towing, just give us a call!

Learn more about our services at: https://www.pro-tow.com/services/

Car Hauler Needs Heavy Truck Accident Recovery

by cdcidevel | Aug 17, 2022 | Heavy Duty Tow, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Truck Accident Recovery, Heavy Truck Recovery In Auburn, Heavy Truck Recovery In Maple Valley, Heavy Truck Recovery In Spokane, Heavy Truck Tow, Heavy Truck Towing, Heavy Truck Towing Services, Recovery Blog, Semi-Truck, Semi-Truck Towing

In this incident, on January 10, 2022, a sizeable semi-car hauler carrying a load of vehicles had a severe collision with a passenger vehicle. Team Pro-Tow received the call to help with the heavy truck accident recovery. We selected the necessary equipment for the heavy truck towing and headed out to the scene.

Car Hauler Accident Recovery

Once there, we did a scene assessment before starting the recovery work. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh around 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. In addition, the hauler was carrying a full load of vehicles, which meant that Pro-Tow needed to use our heavy-duty equipment for the job.

Our mobile crane service can lift up to 50 tons of weight, so even a fully loaded car carrier is no problem. In addition to the 50-ton mobile cranes, we have every size of tow truck, flatbed, and certified staff to provide professional solutions to every problem. Thanks to our specialized equipment, our Team Pro-Tow can get nearly any sized vehicle out of a bad situation.

In this incident, we worked safely and efficiently to recover the car hauler and assisted with this heavy truck accident recovery in any way we could.

24-Hour Emergency Towing

In addition to mobile crane services, we offer out-of-area transport, 21-hour on-site service and roadside repair. Our goal in every situation is to provide safe, top-quality repairs on all makes and models of vehicles. We work promptly to help with heavy truck towing and ensure everything goes smoothly and safely. Whenever you need roadside repairs, towing or support, you can always call and trust Pro-Tow for support.

Learn more about our services at: https://www.pro-tow.com/services/

Leaning to the Left Box Truck Recovery

by cdcidevel | Apr 20, 2022 | Accident Recovery, Box Truck Recovery, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Duty Towing Service, Recovery Blog

On June 11, 2021, Team Pro-Tow was called to help with a commercial box truck that had gone into the ditch. State Patrol requested a Class B Wrecker to help handle the heavy-duty towing, which we dispatched to the scene.

Box Truck Recovery

Once we arrived at the scene, we assessed the condition of the box truck. The truck had left the roadway and climbed the embankment on the right side of the highway before rolling over onto the driver’s side. With approval from WSP, we dispatched an HD Rotating crane to help in the recovery.

Team Pro-Enviro deployed the rigging on the rear of the casualty and lifted it with the HD Rotating Crane Style Wrecker. We placed the truck’s rear on the roadway shoulder, repeated the rigging on the front and shifted it to the shoulder.

Heavy-Duty Towing & Spill Cleanup

When the vehicle was ready for heavy-duty towing, Team Pro-Enviro stepped in to handle the cleanup. First, we dispatched an Environmental truck, Flatbed Truck, and Vac Trailer to clean up the fuel and oil spill in the ditch. Then using containment socks, absorbent pads, and vac trailer supplies, Team Pro-Enviro cleared and cleaned the spill.

They also removed approximately 1900 gallons of mixed contaminated soil and liquid. As with any clean-up job, Team Pro-Enviro worked carefully until everything was back to normal.

Meanwhile, Team Pro-Tow took the casualty back to the storage yard and unloaded it in a secured storage area. We also placed a contamination containment pond under the vehicle to catch any drips or spills. Finally, all equipment to its original location and condition and completed the paperwork. This box truck recovery was complete!

Read more details of how Pro-Enviro handled the spill recovery.

Jackknifed Semi-Truck Needs Accident Recovery

by cdcidevel | Mar 16, 2022 | Accident Recovery, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Duty Towing Service, Recovery Blog

In this incident, on January 7, 2022, we received a call from Washington State Police about a jackknifed semi-accident west of Davenport, WA. Because of the icy road conditions, we stopped by the shop to get an appropriate truck and bring a Rotating Crane Style HD Wrecker.

Accident Recovery

Once we arrived at the scene, our team spoke with the Trooper to plan. Team Pro-Tow used Special Equipment Support Unit to block the westbound lanes while the Trooper blocked the eastbound lanes. With traffic secured, our team got to work.

We set up the Rotating Crane Style HD Wrecker and the rigging needed for the accident recovery. Team Pro-Tow put one rim sling on the trailer bogies and another strap on the rear axle. Then, working carefully, we pulled the truck and front of the trailer up and onto the road. Once we could reposition the truck, we could open the westbound lane for traffic to flow.

Heavy-Duty Towing

With the truck in position, Team Pro-Tow put away the rigging and repositioned the truck to hook up to the tractor. As we were hooking up, we noticed the fuel tank was compromised. To prevent any further spillage, we contained the fuel before continuing.

We cleared the road closure items and moved to the next safe turn spot to break the unit apart for heavy-duty towing. While our team waited for the truck to arrive, we kept the trailer supported because of damage to the landing gear.
When the heavy-duty truck arrived, we hooked up the truck to the trailer and returned to the yard. Once back, we unloaded the tractor put some pond under the truck to collect any oil and liquid that could contaminate the yard.

Team Pro-Tow successfully cleared this Davenport accident recovery.

Semi-Truck Towing for Tipper on 18

by cdcidevel | Jan 5, 2022 | Heavy Duty Tow, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Truck Recovery In Auburn, Heavy Truck Recovery In Maple Valley, Heavy Truck Recovery In Spokane, Heavy Truck Tow, Heavy Truck Towing, Heavy Truck Towing Services, Recovery Blog, Semi-Truck, Semi-Truck Towing

On May 28, 2021, we responded to a call for a semi-truck and trailer in a ditch eastbound on Highway 18, west of the i-90 near Snoqualmie, Washington. Unfortunately, the truck was in a collision and ended up off the road. It can be impossible to get out without heavy truck towing services in situations like these.

Pick and Pass Recovery

When we arrived at the scene, we saw that the entire passenger side of the semi-truck was in the ditch, and the trailer was leaning heavily away from the roadway. Team Pro-Tow decided that a Pick and Pass play would be the best semi-truck recovery strategy.

We placed the HD Rotating Crane Style Wreck at the rear of the truck and trailer. Our team planned to pick up the back end of the trailer and swing it over onto the road. We also put an HD C Class Wrecker at the front of the truck to pull it out of the ditch. Before starting the semi-truck towing, we removed the bumper to prevent further damage.

Rigged Up for Semi-Truck Towing

An integral part of every recovery is proper planning and securing the rigging. Team Pro-Tow used factory front bumper hooks to lift the truck’s front out of the ditch. We also had a red endless loop strap in a bridal configuration.

Then, we used rim slings on the rear wheels of the trailer and blue endless loop straps in a basket configuration. Altogether, we rigged four lines to the trailer load. We carefully inspected all the rigging to ensure it was ready for a heavy truck towing service.

Truck and Trailer Back on the Road

The winches were engaged to begin the semi-truck recovery very slowly and carefully. Simultaneously, we pulled the truck out of the ditch and lifted the trailer back on the road. This recovery was successful, and we got that casualty back on the roadway in one piece!

Unfortunately, the truck wouldn’t start due to low fuel tanks. The driver’s side fuel tank had gone into the passenger side’s tank due to the lean. This customer needed heavy truck towing services. We took it to our secured yard and performed a requested load shift service.

Another successful recovery and cleared call by Team Pro-Tow!

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.

Camper Trailer Rollover Requires RV Recovery

by cdcidevel | Dec 15, 2021 | Heavy Duty Towing, Recovery, Recovery Blog, RV, RV Recovery, RV Towing In Issaquah

On June 30, 2021, Team-Pro Tow got a call about an accident involving a rolled-over camper trailer on the I-90 near Issaquah. We saw that the RV was blocking the highway when we got there. So our skilled operators got to work creating an RV recovery plan.

Rigging Up the RV

After creating the recovery plan, it was time to start rigging up the very long camper trailer. We carefully wrapped and attached heavy-duty straps around the RV. We wanted to secure the casualty and lift it without causing further damage.

Finally, we cautiously lifted the RV onto a flatbed trailer using a heavy-duty crane-style wrecker. Then it was ready for RV towing in Issaquah. Once the trailer was away from the scene, our team cleaned up any debris left from the accident.

RV Recovery Complete

Team-Pro Tow moved the damaged RV away from the scene, allowing traffic to flow freely again. Unless given specific instructions, we bring casualties to our secure storage yard. From there, the customer can decide what to do with the vehicle or RV in this case.

Team-Pro Tow offers heavy duty towing for a range of heavy trucks and equipment, including RV towing in Issaquah, Spokane, Maple Valley, Auburn, North Bend and other Washington State locations. We have the equipment to get your RV or heavy equipment out of sticky situations and make the process as efficient, effective, and stress-free as possible.

Count on Team-Pro Tow

Our accident, heavy truck, RV recovery, and emergency towing services are available 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Whether you’ve been in an accident or one of your fleet vehicles is in the ditch, we can get you out of the jam. We also offer emergency towing services for light automotive and trucks. If your car breaks down on the side of the road or your truck battery dies, we are happy to come to the rescue.

Learn more about Pro-Tow’s towing services.

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