Winter’s Coming!

Even though we don’t want to think about it a change of seasons is upon us, and living in Canada it’s inevitable that snow will be coming! Most drivers are proactive at this time of year and get their rigs prepared for the cold weather. Breakdowns and slick icy roads in the winter can be dangerous so it never hurts to prepare for the worst before the winter sets in.

Be sure you or your mechanic check your:

  • Tire pressure
  • Brakes
  • Batteries
  • Electrical systems
  • Cooling Systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Diesel systems
  • Fuel filters & water separators
  • Oils & lubricants

For more details about each of the above visit https://www.geotab.com/blog/winter-fleet-preparation-checklist/

Visit us again next week for your winter emergency supply checklist!

Have a great week…

Big Rig Towing & Recovery is still hiring!

We’re expanding our business. Apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

  • CLASS 1 DRIVERS REQUIRED TO OPERATE TANDEM AXLE TOW TRUCK AT BIG RIG TOWING & RECOVERY LTD. IN CALGARY
  • PREFERRED 2 YEARS VERIFIABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE – WILLING TO TRAIN TOW TRUCK OPERATION FOR THE RIGHT PERSON POSSESSING A CLASS 1 DRIVERS LICENCE
  • FULL-TIME BASE SALARY PAID BI-MONTHLY, PLUS BONUSES
  • BENEFITS PACKAGE
  • UNIFORMS AND COVERALLS SUPPLIED

Email resume and clean drivers abstract or apply in person:

9055 INNOVATION AVE SE
CALGARY, ALBERTA

To apply online for this position email: greg@bigrigtowing.com

8 good reasons to call Big Rig Towing & Recovery

Being stranded and needing a tow is never fun, but calling the professionals will definitely ease the stress.

Big Rig Towing doesn’t tow cars, but if it’s a big rig, truck, bus, RV, 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.

Remember that not all vehicles are made to tow and the safety considerations of 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.

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 a modern, state of the art, fully equipped air cushion recovery unit to complement the wreckers for up-righting rolled over tractor trailer units
  3. Has the province’s only 75-ton sliding rotator to accommodate those extra challenging wrecks
  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
  8.  Is fully insured, including cargo and garage liability insurance for customer-owned vehicles, for our customers’ protection and peace of mind
24 Hour Emergency Service 7 Days a Week. When in doubt, hire a professional. Call 866-398-7444 for immediate service!
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75-ton rotator to the rescue!

Big Rig to the rescue when this forklift tried to make an escape through the floor of this trailer! We were called to bring our 75-ton rotator to the scene. After making an adjustment to the roof of the trailer, the rotator made quick work of getting the forklift out and back to work.

Moving heavy equipment is a job for the professionals. When they say don’t try this at home, they mean don’t try this at all if you don’t know what you’re doing!

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

24 Hour Service 7 Days a Week for all your Big Rig Towing needs. Call 866-398-7444 for immediate service.

Forklift Relocation

As mentioned many times, 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 and off-load transport.

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 have a piece of heavy equipment to haul, give Big Rig Towing a shout at 1 (866) 398-7444. We’re available 24/7 for all your heavy duty towing and recovery requirements.

 
 

Highway spills are inevitable…Big Rig to the rescue!

This is definitely not the way to offload grain! Big Rig Towing was called out to separate these tow trucks and to manage the cleanup of a significant amount of grain spilled in the right-hand lane of the highway.

Spills on the highway happen much more frequently than you may think and Big Rig Towing is constantly honing their cleanup skills so that they can handle dangerous goods as well as the occasional grain spill.

We are committed to providing heavy duty towing and recovery services by employing fully trained, professional technicians. Each one of our operators has a minimum 18 years experience in the heavy duty towing and recovery industry and all operators have Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification. 

To reach us toll free, call 1 (866) 398-7444.
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We make moving heavy equipment easier!

At Big Rig Towing we aren’t always called out to accidents where wreckage is strewn all over and there’s a broken rig that needs righting or towing. Sometimes it’s just a large piece of equipment that has met its end too soon. For example, this big excavator that simply burned out on the job-site. We just picked it up and took it to the scrap yard!

If you find yourself in a disabled or precarious situation give Big Rig Towing a call at 866-398-7444. We’ll help you out when you need to get back on the road or even back to work as quickly as possible. We’re dedicated to providing IMMEDIATE 24/7 service!
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Burnt combine rescue!

Unfortunately accidents happen and in this case fire badly destroyed a combine. Extremely frustrating for the owner and extremely difficult to remove from the property. Big Rig to the rescue!

Your #1 source for heavy duty recoveries, Big Rig Towing has a modern, state-of-the-art, fully equipped fleet specifically designed for all sorts of rollover & recovery work.

We were on the scene to lift the heavy combine and prepare it for transport off the property with our 75-ton rotator tow truck. An expert rotator operator can make all the difference in getting your towing situation resolved quickly and safely.

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

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