Lifting a disabled trailer & its cargo on to a flatbed for transport

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.

Family Day Weekend – dedicated to families everywhere…

There are plenty of fun things to do with your family right here in Calgary for the Family Day holiday, February 18- 20, 2023. There is no shortage of activities downtown or in the burbs for people to explore.

Consider a day at the zoo, on the pathways, a skate on the pond, or a trip to the ski hills, to name a few. Or maybe take in the winter carnival, catch a movie, walk the mall, enjoy a concert, share a chat over coffee, or a meal at your favourite hangout. Whatever you do, celebrate in style…

Make your Family Day long weekend fun, full of laughter, amazing and memorable.

Not every job is a complicated hookup or rotator-coordinated event

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

When a parked rig has a large accumulation of snow on its roof you can’t just take off down the road. If you do, and the truck gets up to speed, a few hundred pounds of that wet, heavy snow could fly off and cause serious damage to the vehicles following, or worse, send a trailing vehicle into an oncoming lane. Definitely not a desired 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.

BE PROACTIVE!

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! 
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Call Big Rig Towing & Recovery toll-free at 1 866-398-7444 for IMMEDIATE service!

If you’re looking for a solution to a heavy lifting job you should definitely call Big Rig Towing. We do heavy lifting every day and can be at your location quickly and with minimal set-up time. Our experienced drivers and operators can get the job done in snow, sleet, rain or shine.

Our towing and recovery services include, but are not limited to:

  • Damage Free Under Reach Towing
  • Trailer Lifts
  • Coach, Motor Home, and Bus Towing and Hauling
  • Winching
  • Tractor Swaps
  • Tractor Service
  • 12 and 24 volt boosts
  • Crane Service

An expert rotator operator can make all the difference in getting your towing situation resolved quickly and safely.

Diesel Distress

Big Rig makes hundreds of rescues and recoveries every year and while they all present individual challenges they are all resolved at the end of the day.

This big load of diesel ended up on its side after taking a turn a bit too fast.

Big Rig Towing & Recovery used their 75-ton rotator crane to get it back on its wheels and to the repair shop. An expert rotator operator can make all the difference in getting your towing situation resolved quickly and safely.

24 Hour Emergency Service 7 Days a Week. Call 866-398-7444 for immediate service!
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Snow & ice on the road can be serious business

Ice is particularly dangerous precisely because it’s hard to detect in advance and ice-covered roads make driving much more dangerous. These pictures are from a recovery last season just west of Hwy 40 up by Burnt Timber. The road was pure ice.

Winter weather elements can be a challenge to negotiate out on the highway and can cause harrowing risks. So take this as a word of caution: take special care to avoid danger or mistakes and make sure you know when it’s time to get off the road!

You may not be in a precarious position today but with many winter months ahead you can never be too pro-active. We’re available 24/7 to service all of your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements anytime, anywhere. Be proactive and take note of Big Rig’s toll free number (866) 398-7444. 
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Here’s your annual reminder to make sure your load’s secure

The danger in trucking isn’t always with poor road conditions or weather. It can be as simple as just not tying down your load properly.

So why risk it? Know which tie-downs to use and how to safely strap down your load so it does not shift or affect your centre of balance.

How many times have you seen a big truck with an even bigger load trying to negotiate around a tight corner looking like it was going to topple over? Or a flat deck with a load wider than the deck and not looking like it was centered? You can tie it down but if it’s not in the right place to begin with you’re going to have issues.

Big Rig Towing lifted this heavy 65,000 pound steel coil from it’s deck after it shifted during transport. Not an easy task to pick it up and transfer it to another trailer, but having state-of-the-art equipment makes a huge difference.

In the event this happens to you Big Rig is here to help. Just call toll free 1 (866) 398-7444 for 24/7 service.
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Drawn to the open road?

Looking for a Class 1 or Class 3 full-time position? Big Rig Towing & Recovery is hiring.

Job Listing #1

Full-time Position

Class 1 driver required to operate tandem axle tow trucks at Big Rig Towing & Recovery Ltd.

  • Minimum 2 years verifiable truck driving experience
  • Willing to train tow truck operation for the right person possessing a Class 1 driver’s licence
  • Full-time base salary paid bi-monthly, plus bonus commission
  • Benefits package
  • Uniforms & coveralls supplied
  • Previous towing experience a benefit

Email resume & clean drivers abstract or apply in person at 9055 Innovation Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta.

Please call Glen at (403) 444-0009
Email: glen@bigrigtowing.com

Job Listing #2

Full-time Position

Class 3 driver (minimum) required to join our expanding H.D. Deck Division.

  • Minimum 2 years verifiable truck driving experience
  • Willing to train tow truck operation for the right person possessing a Class 3 driver’s licence
  • Full-time base salary paid bi-monthly, plus bonus commission
  • Benefits package
  • Uniforms & coveralls supplied
  • Previous towing experience a benefit

Email resume & clean drivers abstract or apply in person at 9055 Innovation Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta.

Please call Glen at (403) 444-0009
Email: glen@bigrigtowing.com

Eight days of Hanukkah 2022

The Jewish Festival of Rededication, also called the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration beginning at sundown on Sunday, 18 December 2022 and ending at nightfall on Monday, 26 December 2022. Enjoy the celebration…
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Be proactive – take note of Big Rig’s toll free number (866) 398-7444

It’s only a matter of time before winter rolls in to stay for awhile and as Canadians we all know that winter weather can be a challenge to negotiate out on the highway.

Sometimes it is almost impossible to see where the road ends and the ditch begins. Add blowing snow to the mix and the situation can get pretty sketchy in a split second. 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 its 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 night becomes more of a rescue than a tow.

The temperatures haven’t dipped that low yet, but why not be proactive and take note of Big Rig’s toll free number (866) 398-7444. Anywhere, any time, we’re available 24/7 to service all of your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements.