Calgary Stampede July 3-12, 2015

Celebrating 103 years of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!

Join us at the parade Friday July 3, 2015 with this year’s Stampede Parade Marshal – Kaillie Humphries. The parade is the annual kick-off to the Calgary Stampede. It begins at 7:30 am with the Parade Prelude, but head down to the parade route early to ensure you get a great spot!

For 10 days it’s a citywide celebration of true western hospitality in a party atmosphere!

So much to see and do…

The Stampede attracts over one million visitors each year and features the world-famous rodeo, the chuckwagon races, concerts with country legends, rock royalty, and rising stars, high-energy entertainment shows that run daily, nightly evening shows, constant Midway action, First Nations exhibitions and much, much more…

Don’t miss out! Grab your cowboy boots and hats and head downtown to the parade Friday morning and on to the Stampede grounds for some foot-stomping, heart-pounding action and a truly memorable experience.

For event information visit http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/attractions/parade

Celebrate Canada Day 2015

It’s hard to believe that Canada Day is this coming Wednesday July 1, virtually right around the corner!

Since it falls on a Wednesday this year, it means you’ll have to take two days off (Mon & Tues or Thurs & Fri) to make Canada Day a long weekend. But hey, a 5 day weekend sounds pretty good right about now, right?! Especially given the beautiful weather forecast for the week ; )

What are we celebrating anyway?

Canada Day celebrates the birthday of Canada. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act – formerly known as the British North America Act.

Come out & celebrate Canada’s birthday with thousands of other Calgarians!

There will be free activities for the entire family on Prince’s Island including a First Nations Powwow and a Living Flag activity. And Canada Day wouldn’t be Canada Day in Calgary without music and festivities along the Riverfront. Join the fun at the Festival Market with a fantastic line-up of Canadian Bands on the Riverfront Stage, a Food Truck Roundup, and to wind up the evening, an amazing fireworks display.

For more information visit: http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Pages/Events/Canada-Day-events-listing.aspx

Happy Birthday Canada!

Big Rig Towing Job Listing

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Heavy Duty Tow Truck Operator

We require a part time heavy duty tow truck operator for weekend work
to operate tandem axle tow trucks. Class 1 license necessary. We are
willing to train the right candidate. Excellent, very well maintained
equipment. Uniforms and coveralls supplied. Base salary plus earned
commission.

Please call Greg at 403-797-3635
Email: greg@bigrigtowing.com.

Check here » to upload your resume.

Safety App For Rig Driver

When the truck you driving roles over you better make sure you have your hard hat on. Luckily for this driver he didn’t end up where his hard hat did.

Big Rig Towing recovers many of these seemingly benign role overs every year and most of the time they occur without injury. Big Rig Towing promotes safety first that is why we have our one click app for your iPhone or Android phone so if you do get into trouble help is only a click away. With a gps Google Map locator a one click call to the Big Rig Towing center and a helpful safety guide the app is simple safety device that you can get for FREE from the App Sore or Google Apps or right from the sidebar on our front page.

Download it now and stay safe.

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Celebrating 103 years of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!

Join us at the parade Friday July 3, 2015 with this year’s Stampede Parade Marshal – Kaillie Humphries. The parade is the annual kick-off to the Calgary Stampede. It begins at 7:30 am with the Parade Prelude, but head down to the parade route early to ensure you get a great spot!

For 10 days it’s a citywide celebration of true western hospitality in a party atmosphere!

So much to see and do…

The Stampede attracts over one million visitors each year and features the world-famous rodeo, the chuckwagon races, concerts with country legends, rock royalty, and rising stars, high-energy entertainment shows that run daily, nightly evening shows, constant Midway action, First Nations exhibitions and much, much more…

Don’t miss out! Grab your cowboy boots and hats and head downtown to the parade Friday morning and on to the Stampede grounds for some foot-stomping, heart-pounding action and a truly memorable experience.

For event information visit http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/attractions/parade

No Dumping

Roll OverIt’s truly is amazing that no one was badly injured in this wreck.

This set of super B’s rolled over on highway 797 north of Langdon.
The driver broke his collar bone but the truck ended up with a lot more damage.
So much for a brand new 2016 Kenworth.

The biggest challenge for Big Rig Towing on this rescue was cleaning up the construction garbage.

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When to Use a Sand Wedge

Sand WedgePositioning 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.

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Never Dig a Hole To Deep

Sometimes you just can’t dig yourself out of a hole.

It’s bad enough that you’re stuck but when you’re stuck in a hole that has a gas line at the bottom of it that can lead to some serious consequences.

This flatbed accidentally backed into a trench that was running gas lines to some new construction.

This is where Big Rig Towing’s extensive training in gas and flammable situations can make the difference between getting a rig out of trouble and back on the road or not.

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Big Rig Technology

iPhone & Android Towing AppBig Rig Towing keeps a consistent program of maintenance that goes beyond the normal 20 point inspection.

Our commitment to being ready and able to do any type of towing job no matter what the circumstances is what make us great.

We also know that staying on top of technology to improve our success rate doesn’t end with having the latest equipment. We also stay on top of trends and software to get to you quickly when you’re in trouble.

Now no matter what kind of phone you own you can download our quick response app free just by scanning this barcode. Alternatively you can click on any of the methods on our home page to download you app.

Android or iPhone Towing App

Clipboard01Now it’s even easier to get your android or iPhone Big Rig Towing app. Just scan the qr code either with your android or your iPhone and you will be taken to the appropriate app store for your free download.

This is a great app for anyone who drives for a living. Don’t get stuck without it.