Armored Truck Rollover

It doesn’t matter how great a driver you are or what the weather conditions are. In life, accidents happen.

In the images below we revisit this armored truck flip-over. It took more than a typical tow truck to right it, especially due to the accident location and the surrounding traffic. These vehicles can top out at 55,000 lbs, that’s over 27 tons! Only a heavy duty tow truck like the ones used by Big Rig Towing can do the job.

Fortunately no one was injured and our well-organized and competent team rescued the armored truck safely and quickly.

If you find yourself in a desperate situation give Big Rig Towing a shout at 1 (866) 398-7444 for immediate service! 
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You’d be surprised what we can tow!

Towing is the process of coupling one object to another, so that one can be pulled along behind the other. The towing source (lead object) is usually a truck or other motorized land vehicle. The coupling may consist of a chain, rope, bar, integrated platform, or some other means of keeping the two objects together while in motion. – Wikipedia

Big Rig Towing often has to make use of its 75-ton rotator to lift overturned trailers and many other heavy objects related to rig accidents. So that being said, not just cars and trucks can be towed, but almost anything that will move can be towed.

Remember though, that not all vehicles are made to tow and the safety considerations of properly towing another vehicle or object cannot be understated. When in doubt, hire a professional.

Big Rig Towing for 24/7 emergency service 7 days a week. Call 866-398-7444.

Top 7 reasons to call Big Rig Towing

Big Rig Towing doesn’t tow cars, but if it’s a big rig, truck or something that’s heavy enough to need a crane, we can get the job done! We make hundreds of rescues and recoveries every year and while they all present individual challenges they are all resolved at the end of the day.

 Big Rig Towing & Recovery:
  1. Is your #1 source for heavy duty recoveries as they are the only towing company in Alberta with two tri-drive wreckers specifically designed for rollover & recovery work
  2. Has added the province’s only 75-ton sliding rotator to their fleet for extra challenging wrecks
  3. Has a modern, state-of-the-art, fully equipped air cushion recovery unit to complement the wreckers for up-righting rolled over tractor trailer units
  4. Has replacement tractors to tow your trailers loaded or empty should the need arise
  5. Operators have a minimum 18 years experience in the heavy duty towing and recovery industry
  6. Operators have Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification and have completed our four-step training program
  7. Trucks are Alberta Safety Certified

Remember that not all vehicles are made to tow and the safety considerations for properly towing another vehicle or object cannot be understated. Our professionally trained drivers and fleet of trucks are fully equipped to handle any towing situation.

24 Hour Emergency Service 7 Days a Week. Call 866-398-7444 for immediate service!

Big Rig Towing Professional

Big Rig Towing — your #1 source for heavy duty recoveries

If you’ve had an accident and your unit needs to be up-righted and removed from the road quickly and safely give us a call. Big Rig Towing has the solution, the trained operators, and the right equipment!

Big Rig Towing:

  • Is the only towing company in Alberta with two tri-drive wreckers specifically designed for rollover and recovery work
  • Has the province’s only 75-ton sliding rotator in their fleet for extra-challenging wrecks
  • Has a modern, state-of-the-art, fully equipped air cushion recovery unit for up-righting rolled over tractor trailer units to complement their  wreckers
  • Has replacement tractors to tow your trailers loaded or empty should the need arise
  • Has operators with a minimum 18 years experience in the heavy duty towing and recovery industry
  • Has operators with Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification and who have completed our four-step training program
  • Has Alberta Safety Certified trucks

Big Rig Towing & Recovery is available 24/7 to service all of your heavy duty towing and recovery needs. Call 866-398-7444 for immediate service!

In need of a big heavy duty crane?

If you’re looking for a solution to a heavy lifting job give Big Rig Towing a shout. We do heavy lifting every day.

We have a number of rigs equipped with heavy duty rotator cranes and can lift just about anything. Not only that, we can be on the spot in minutes with minimal set-up time, experienced drivers, and experienced operators rain or shine.

We are licensed and insured too, so rest assured that while your rig is in our control it is covered by the most comprehensive insurance available to our industry.

Keep our number on hand. Big Rig Towing & Recovery is available 24/7 to come to the rescue. To reach us toll free, call 1 (866) 398-7444.

Trip down memory lane

A number of years back Big Rig was called out to a job to rescue a precarious tanker full of volatile flammable liquids. It was a joint, coordinated, and successful, rescue operation by Big Rig Towing, The Fire Department and City Police.

Anywhere, anytime, Big Rig Towing & Recovery is available to service all of your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements. If you find yourself in a disabled, precarious, or emergency situation call Big Rig toll free at 1 (866) 398-7444.
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Never good when fire breaks out

It’s never good when a fire breaks out on the ramp of a car carrier transport. In this case, the fire inexplicably burned through half the trailer before it could be contained. Whatever the cause the best case scenario is that no one gets hurt.

Fortunately we have some of the most specialized, modern, state-of-the-art equipment in our fleet and had just the right solution with one of our fully equipped recovery units. Using our 75-ton rotator and by attaching a heavy-duty sling to the vehicle, with a few safety adjustments Big Rig Towing made short work of lifting the disabled trailer and its cargo on to a flatbed for transport.

Big Rig Towing & Recovery works with highly qualified and certified technicians and are reliable and experienced. We can be reached toll free at 1 (866) 398-7444. We’re available 24/7 for all your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements.

Meantime…be safe.

Fog and trains don’t mix when it comes to railway crossings and vehicles of any size

Fog related accidents usually result in head-on and rear-end collisions, two of the most common fog-related incidents. A recent study showed that more instances of fog-related crashes occurred in the early morning hours from December to February.

This rig ran amiss of a freight train in the fog and became one of many like incidents that occur across the country in poor driving conditions.

Fortunately the driver was not injured and Big Rig Towing was able to use their 75-ton rotator to clear the wreckage and get the train on its way and the driver to safety.

Big Rig Towing can do more than just tow your distressed rig or heavy equipment. We have a solid reputation for doing heavy lifting and moving. If you find yourself in a disabled or precarious situation give Big Rig Towing a shout toll free at 1 (866) 398-7444. We offer 24/7 dispatch service.

 

Blast from the Past

Big Rig Towing prides itself on its record for recovery and safety. This week we’re featuring some images of rescues from the past. There is always a picture or two for every tow and every picture tells a story.

Big Rig Towing. Problem Solved.

If you find yourself in a disabled, precarious or emergency situation give Big Rig Towing a call at 866-398-7444. We’re available 24/7 to service all your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements.
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Miracle that there were only minor injuries

In the middle of these two tractor trailers is a Dodge Ram pickup truck. 

Initially one truck side-swiped another causing it to hit a passenger vehicle. Other traffic stopped to act as traffic control and to advise oncoming drivers of the accident. They had a vehicle parked some distance from the original scene. A third tractor trailer travelling at a high rate of speed, hit not only the Dodge Ram parked off the side of the road, but the three vehicles in the original accident. You can see the end result. Unbelievably and thankfully there were only minor injuries.

To reach us toll free, call 1 (866) 398-7444. Anywhere, anytime, Big Rig Towing & Recovery is available 24/7 to service all of your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements whatever the situation.
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