In a precarious situation? Big Rig to the rescue

What do you do when your crane gets blown over? Call in more cranes of course!

Big Rig Towing & Recovery used two of their biggest cranes to right this one when it was blown over in high winds. The job was a little trickier than it looked, but Big Rig takes great pains to update and train their operators for just this type of situation.

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

Positioning a load is critical. Too much weight on one side or the other can have catastrophic consequences.

This truck hauling sand had its hydraulics literally pulled out from under it when the sand shifted causing the dump bed to twist away from the frame and turn the trailer over. Big Rig Towing made quick work righting and getting the broken pieces back to the shop for repair.

We have a number of rotator tow trucks and can boast that we have the only 75-ton rotator in southern Alberta. An expert rotator operator can make all the difference in getting your towing situation resolved quickly and safely.

Keep Big Rig’s number – 1 (866) 398-7444 – on hand and call for IMMEDIATE 24/7 service if you find yourself in a precarious situation.
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Summer home need a tow?

These days big Class A Motorhome RVs are like tiny houses. Generally if well-maintained they rarely break down, but they are motorized vehicles and despite your best planning and preparation there will be occasional times that operating issues will occur.

When your home away from home is on wheels and it breaks down, you want to make sure you get someone who has experience towing these types of oversized vehicles — that is, the right company for the job. Fortunately, Big Rig Towing has had lots of practice towing this type of motorhome.

If you’re on the road this summer and find yourself in a stressful situation call 1 (866) 398-7444 for 24/7 service.

In the meantime, remember to take extra precautions when you’re broken down on the side of the road — stay calm and stay safe while you’re awaiting our arrival.
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Rock & Roll

Literally, the hardest thing for any rig operator is to keep the truck on the road once the centre of balance gets the least bit off.

This rig carrying a load of rocks got off the pavement just enough to send it into the ditch. That’s definitely a heavy cleanup but, Big Rig Towing got the job done and transported the damaged rig back to the shop for repairs.

We make hundreds of these rescues and recoveries every year, and while they all present individual challenges, they are all resolved at the end of the day.

Call Big Rig Towing at 1 (866) 398-7444 for IMMEDIATE 24/7 service!

 

We’re here to help in the midst of all of this uncertainty

It’s true that travel has really plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but as long as there are drivers on the road, and especially hardworking truckers delivering essential goods, there will still be breakdowns, flat tires, dead batteries, and unfortunately accidents.

If you’re one of those business truckers working almost non-stop to deliver the essentials that keep our country moving and you find yourself in a precarious situation while out on the road, Big Rig Towing will come to the rescue during these challenging times.

Big Rig’s services will continue and our phone lines will continue to be answered 24/7. Our towing professionals have been instructed on best hygiene practices to ensure the safety of themselves and our customers. We will continue to be proactive about the actions we can take to stay healthy and prevent the spread of this virus.

If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact Big Rig Towing & Recovery toll free at 1 (866) 398-7444. We’re here to help in the midst of all of this uncertainty.

You need us, we’re here – we offer 24/7 dispatch service!

These past few weeks have been unsettling for all of us. The C-virus continues to be top of mind as we practice physical distancing and try to keep our families healthy and safe.

Over the years we have recovered and towed thousands of transport trailers, big rigs, coaches and buses, concrete mixers, cranes, motor homes etc. Our professionally trained servicemen have been specifically selected for their knowledge in big rig towing and transport recovery as well as their ability to use and manipulate their own heavy tow trucks.

We are licensed & insured in all U.S. & Canadian jurisdictions and our certified recovery technicians have Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification and have completed our four-step training program. All of our trucks are Alberta Safety Certified.

Anywhere, anytime, Big Rig Towing & Recovery is available 24/7 for all your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements.

We hope you never find yourself in a precarious towing rescue position, but rest assured if you do, even during these uncertain times, Big Rig Towing & Recovery is at your service.

Continue to be safe. be healthy. be strong. be positive.

Assisting customers during the current Coronavirus outbreak

We are committed to continue providing services during these challenging times, only in a modified, safe and socially distant way.

Tipsy Cat…

You can never be too careful when using heavy machinery in unfamiliar or rugged terrain. This excavator took a tumble in an out-of-the-way location, but we solved the issue with our 75-ton sliding rotator and got it back up on it’s feet and back on the job.

Our heavy duty towing and recovery division consists of not only our  75-ton rotator, but fifteen units, thirteen tandem axle and two tri-drive units. All fifteen trucks are equipped with under reaches for damage free towing. To complement the wreckers we have a modern, state-of-the-art, fully equipped air cushion recovery unit for up-righting rolled over tractor trailer units.  Fleet details »

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. Should the need arise we also have replacement tractors to tow your trailers, loaded or empty.

To reach us toll free, call 1 (866) 398-7444.
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We do more than towing & recovery!

Not all Big Rig Towing jobs are the recovery of crashed or stuck rigs. Sometimes it’s as simple as a big, heavy snowfall.

When a parked rig has a large amount of snow on its roof it can’t just take off down the road. If the truck gets up to speed and a few hundred pounds of snow comes flying off, it could cause damage to the vehicles following, or worse, send a trailing vehicle into an oncoming lane. Definitely not a good situation.

Not all solutions have to be complicated hookups or rotator coordinated events either. This snow removal campaign was remedied by hooking up a volunteer shoveller to the rotator and hoisting them on top of the rig to get rid of its snowy burden.

Keep Big Rig’s number – 1 (866) 398-7444 – on hand and call for IMMEDIATE 24/7 service if you find yourself in an emergency situation! 

More of a timely rescue than a tow

Sometimes it is almost impossible to see where the road ends and the ditch begins. Add blowing snow to the mix and the equation becomes even harder to discern. Under extreme conditions it is a testament to the drivers of big rigs that more don’t end up in the ditch.

When temperatures go below -30 ending up in the ditch, whether day or night, presents a whole new set of problems. Not just for the driver of the rig but for the tow truck operators as well. Keeping warm and safe while working with thousands of pounds of frozen steel is a difficult process.

Because the human body is mostly made up of water and we know that water freezes at -32C getting stuck in the ditch on a -40 degree night becomes more of a timely rescue than a tow.

We hope you never find yourself in this position, but rest assured if you do, Big Rig Towing & Recovery offers 24/7 dispatch service!

To reach us toll free, call 1 (866) 398-7444.