8 reasons to call Big Rig Towing & Recovery

Big Rig Towing & Recovery Calgary Big Rig TowingWhen you’re stranded and in need of a tow, calling professionals can ease the stress. Big Rig Towing & Recovery specializes in towing large vehicles like big rigs, trucks, buses, RVs, and other heavy equipment that may even require a crane.

We handle hundreds of recoveries each year, all with unique challenges that are successfully resolved by the end of the day. It’s important to remember that not all vehicles are made for towing, and safety is a top priority when towing any vehicle or heavy object. That’s where our professionally trained drivers and fully equipped fleet come in.

Big Rig Towing & Recovery is your go-to source for heavy-duty recoveries. We are the only towing company in Alberta with two tri-drive wreckers designed specifically for rollover and recovery work. Our state-of-the-art air cushion recovery unit complements our wreckers, making it easier to upright rolled-over tractor trailers.

We also have Alberta’s only 75-ton sliding rotator for those extra challenging wrecks and replacement tractors to tow your trailers, whether loaded or empty. Our operators bring a minimum of 18 years of experience in heavy-duty towing and recovery, and they hold Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification, having completed our comprehensive four-step training program.

All our trucks are Alberta Safety Certified, and we are fully insured, including cargo and garage liability insurance for customer-owned vehicles, ensuring peace of mind for our clients. We provide 24/7 emergency service—when in doubt, hire a professional. For immediate assistance, call 866-398-7444.

Precarious Situation? Give Us a Call

At Big Rig Towing, we’re not just called out to highway accidents with wreckage and broken rigs needing to be uprighted or towed. Sometimes, it’s a large piece of heavy equipment that finds itself in trouble.

Operating heavy machinery in unfamiliar or rugged terrain always comes with risks. This overturned steel loader ended up in an out-of-the-way location, demonstrating that recoveries often involve more than just hooking up machinery; it’s about the logistics of lifting and stabilizing heavy equipment. With our 75-ton sliding rotator and a heavy-duty sling, combined with a few safety adjustments, we successfully resolved the issue and got the loader back on its feet and ready for work.

Big Rig Towing offers more than just towing services for distressed rigs and heavy equipment. We have built a solid reputation for heavy lifting and moving. If you find yourself in a disabled or precarious situation, give Big Rig Towing a shout. Reach us toll-free at 1 (866) 398-7444. Our 24/7 dispatch service is always ready to assist.
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Heavy Equipment

Don’t Get Stranded

Being stranded on the side of the road can be extremely dangerous.

In the event of a breakdown, the stress can be overwhelming, especially on busy highways or in the dark of night. It’s crucial to seek safety by moving to an emergency lane or the hard shoulder. However, even these areas can be hazardous due to fast-moving traffic.

If you find yourself stranded, prioritize safety by pulling over as far to the right as possible. Staying inside your vehicle offers protection from potential collisions. In any breakdown scenario, vigilance is key. Remain in your vehicle and promptly call for towing assistance.

At Big Rig Towing, our team is highly skilled in traffic safety and recovery, ensuring the well-being of both our staff and customers during breakdown situations. We respond quickly to your location, providing towing and recovery services regardless of the weather or time of day.

For prompt assistance, call us toll-free at 1 (866) 398-7444. Stay safe and stay informed.
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Big Rig Towing & Recovery Stranded Rig

Forklift Transport

Big Rig Towing not only rescues broken down rigs, but as heavy haulers, we have the heavy duty towing equipment to haul just about anything. In this case, our client had to relocate a forklift. The average forklift can weigh between 1800 to 4500 kg — just too big and heavy for a normal tow truck. 

Transporting a forklift needs to be done safely & efficiently. It must be secured properly to the flatbed of the truck with wheels secured so it doesn’t tilt or even fall off the bed. This is important to keep the forklift from damage, but more importantly, securing the forklift properly protects the vehicle driver and any surrounding persons/vehicles during on-load, transport, and off-load.

Big Rig Towing has a solid reputation for doing heavy lifting and moving. We work with highly qualified and certified technicians who are reliable and experienced.

If you find yourself in a disabled situation or have a piece of heavy equipment to haul, give Big Rig Towing a shout. Call 1 (866) 398-7444. We’re available 24/7 for all your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements.

Big Rig to the ditch rescue!

Canadian winter weather can be pretty unpredictable so if you’re a driver who spends a lot of time on the highway, be proactive and keep our number on hand.

As in the image below, 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

Big Rig Moves Shipping Containers

Big Rig Towing can do more than just tow Rigs.

Over the years big rig towing has moved many different objects that require a large flat deck and heavy duty equipment.

This time it’s a Container Housing Unit.

A Containerized Housing Unit, usually abbreviated as CHU (and sometimes called Containerized Living Unit or CLU) is the name given to an ISO shipping containers. These containers are  pre-fabricated into a living quarters and can be used any where from construction sites to school yards.

This time the housing unit was being moved from one job site to another but Big Rig has moved similar housing units in the past when we re-located student portables for a Calgary School district.

If you have something big and heavy that needs to be transported give us a call for a FREE quote. (403) 444-0009.
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Big Rig Towing Calgary Portable Re-location

Ice Explorer Gets a Ride

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It doesn’t matter how prepared your are to face the weather sooner or later your gonna get stuck.

Luckily for this Ice Explorer, BIG RIG TOWING has had many experiences in every type of condition imaginable.

Even a vehicle constructed specifically for the cold and ice needs a rescue now and then.

If you operate a large vehicle like a rig or an Ice Explorer you should get our phone app and never be more than a touch away from emergency services no matter what the circumstances.

 

Cold Weather Rescue

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.

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

Fog & Trains Don’t Mix

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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.

Weather.com reports that annual averages are 31,385 crashes resulting in 511 deaths. Read more fog related facts in this article by The Weather Channel https://wxch.nl/2uqbzsC

This rig ran amiss of a freight train in the fog and became 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.

The Rollover

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This week hurricane force winds blew through Alberta knocking down trees, whipping up grass fires and blowing over a number of rigs.

This force of nature kept Big Rig Towing on its toes dealing with a number of rollovers.

Fortunately no one was injured in these incidents and here at Big Rig Towing we train for the unexpected and were able to recover these rigs.