– Heavy Duty Towing Service
HEAVY DUTY
TOWING & RECOVERY
Semi trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, RVs, buses, and heavy commercial vehicles — when the load is too big for a standard tow truck, The Towing Pros network dispatches certified heavy duty towing and recovery crews with the right equipment, around the clock.
We’ll connect you with a licensed local pro in your area — 24/7.
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Roadside Assistance • Accident Recovery • Towing Service • Rotator Service • Oversized Load Transport • 18 Wheeler Recovery • 24 Hour Dispatch • Flatbed Towing • Winching Service • Breakdown Service • Heavy Duty Towing • Car Towing •Roadside Assistance • Accident Recovery • Towing Service • Rotator Service • Oversized Load Transport • 18 Wheeler Recovery • 24 Hour Dispatch • Flatbed Towing • Winching Service • Breakdown Service • Heavy Duty Towing • Car Towing •
About Heavy Duty Towing Services —
What Heavy Duty Actually Means
Heavy duty towing is not a bigger version of a regular tow truck call. It is a completely different category of operation — requiring specialized equipment rated for 26,000 lbs and above, operators experienced in heavy duty towing, and a dispatch team that understands commercial trucking, cargo liability, and the urgency that’s required.
— Commercial Truck Towing
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TRUCK TOWING CAPABILITIES
Our network of heavy duty operators handle the full range of large commercial vehicles: Class 7 and Class 8 semi trucks, tractor-trailers both loaded and empty, dump trucks, cement mixers, garbage trucks, charter and transit buses, construction equipment, and any commercial vehicle that exceeds the capacity of a standard wrecker. If the rig is too big for a conventional tow truck, our partners are who get called.
— Heavy Duty Accident Recovery
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Why Equipment Selection Is Everything
The difference between a successful recovery and a catastrophic one — for the vehicle, the cargo, and the highway — comes down to whether the right equipment was deployed. An under-rated tow truck attempting a heavy recovery is one of the most dangerous scenarios in the industry. The Towing Pros network of operators will never attempt a recovery with equipment that isn’t rated for it. That means your freight stays intact, the truck doesn’t sustain secondary damage, and the recovery crew goes home unscathed.
For most straight-forward road tractor tows, a heavy wrecker with a wheel lift is used. For recoveries, the use of a rotator with a full 360 degrees of maneuverability may be required. This allows lifting from almost any angle — for rollovers, embankment recoveries, and vehicles in confined spaces. The right equipment is dispatched based on what your situation actually requires, not what happens to be closest.
— Tractor-Trailer Towing
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Towing A Loaded Trailer
Towing a loaded trailer is fundamentally different from towing an empty one. Weight distribution, axle ratings, and cargo shifting during transport all have to be accounted for before the tow can commence. Our network of operators is experienced in towing loaded trailers across all cargo types — dry van, flatbed freight, refrigerated loads, and tanker configurations. They can even coordinate with your carrier, your shipper, and your insurance adjuster to document the load condition before and after recovery.
— Services That Reduce Downtime
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Minimizing Downtime for Fleet Operators
For carriers and fleet managers, every hour a truck is out of service costs you money. Towing Pros partners understand that and operate accordingly. You’ll get a realistic timeline, with regular updates throughout the tow or accident recovery. And have your equipment rolling or delivered to your preferred facility as quickly as safely possible. The objective is not to extend the time your equipment spends in yard storage — it’s getting your truck back in service.
Types of Heavy Towing —
The Right Truck.
For Every Situation.
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Semi Truck Towing
Broken down on the side of the road with a loaded tractor-trailer? You’re not only dealing with potentially costly truck repairs, but you’re also concerned with time constraints. Loaded or bobtail, day cab or sleeper, our partners have you covered with quick response semi truck and tractor-trailer towing service.
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Rotator Service
When your truck goes off the road or tips over, leaving you leaning hard, that’s when rotator service is the best choice for the job. These robust machines can reach angles and distances that nothing else, outside a crane, can touch. And they’re what separates a successful recovery with no damage from a complicated one. Rotators are used when the job calls for it — not as a last resort. Call The Towing Pros for rotator recovery service.
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Bus & Coach Towing
A busload of anxious passengers stranded on the side of the road can get ugly fast. It’s a situation that needs a fast, professional response — not a wrecker driver who’s never towed a motorcoach before. Our partners have the experience and the right equipment for transit buses, charter coaches, RVs, motorhomes, and school buses, and they understand what’s at stake when people are, not-so-patiently waiting for help. For fast, friendly service, call The Towing Pros for all your motorcoach towing needs.
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Rollover Recovery
Nobody wants to get that call at 2:45 AM — but when a tractor-trailer goes over, somebody has to handle it right. But you’ve got to do it right. You’ve got to assess the situation first: what’s in the trailer, is it leaking, what’s the ground like, what angles are you working? Then you can upright it the smart way. Our partners never rush rollovers, and neither should you.
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Loaded Trailer Towing
Dry van, reefer, flatbed freight, tanker — our network of professionals has moved them all loaded. But you’ve got to check the load before you move anything. Then document what you find, so your freight can get headed in the right direction. Your shipper and dispatcher will appreciate the communication.
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Dump Truck Towing
Dump trucks, end dumps, and tandem-axle haulers carry weight a standard wrecker can’t handle. Our network of operators know how to approach a loaded dump truck, how to work around a bed that won’t lower, and how to get your rig off the road without turning a breakdown into a damage claim. Construction hauling is hard on tires and harder on equipment — professionals know what you’re dealing with, and can move fast.
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Equipment Transport Towing
A skid steer strapped to a step deck, a load of scaffolding, trestles, shoring forms — when the truck hauling that kind of freight breaks down, the load is still your responsibility. Our network of professional tow truck operators doesn’t improvise on construction freight. They assess the load, confirm everything is secured, and move the truck and trailer together when that’s the right call. If you haul construction equipment, you need a towing company that understands what’s on the back — not just what’s in the cab.
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Jackknife Recovery
A jackknifed combination blocking traffic on the interstate is stressful for everyone involved — the driver, law enforcement, the fleet manager, and every steering-wheel-drumming commuter sitting in a long line of traffic. Our partners have the experience and expertise to quickly and safely clear the scene, because getting traffic moving again matters to us too.
When The Job Is Too Big For A Standard Wrecker
Specialty Heavy Duty
Towing & Recovery
Some jobs need more than a standard wrecker can bring to the scene. Whether it’s a loaded tractor-trailer, an overturned dump truck, a jackknifed combination, a bus full of passengers, or a piece of construction equipment that needs to come off a job site — the right equipment and an experienced tow truck operator make all the difference. Our network of heavy-duty tow truck operators not only know how to operate your equipment, but they also know how to approach, assess, and execute difficult recoveries that require more than a hook and a pull.
Dump Truck & End Dump Towing
Dump truck and end dump towing with proper assessment of bed position and load condition before any move.
Loaded Trailer Towing
Loaded trailer towing for dry van, flatbed, reefer, and tanker configurations — with load documentation.
Construction Equipment Towing
Construction equipment towing for skid steers, flatbeds hauling machinery, scaffolding, and job site equipment.
Rollover Recovery
Rollover recovery for overturned trucks and tractor-trailers — methodical, documented, and done right.
Decking & Undecking
Stacking or separating power units safely when you need them loaded for transport or back on the ground and road-ready.
Rotator Service
Rotator service for rollovers, off-road recoveries, equipment lifting, and situations where a straight pull isn’t possible.
All Available 24/7
365 Days / Year
Our Partners Tow These —
Heavy Commercial
Vehicles We Handle
From semi trucks and tractor-trailers to dump trucks, tankers, cement mixers, buses, and construction equipment, heavy commercial towing is never one-size-fits-all. Every vehicle type comes with its own weight considerations, load conditions, and equipment requirements. Whether the job calls for an underlift, a rotator, a lowboy, or a specialized rigging setup, matching the right approach to the right vehicle is what keeps the job on track, the equipment intact, and your operation moving.
Tractor-Trailers
Full combinations — 48s and 53s, loaded or empty. We tow the whole rig, not just the tractor, and we know how to do it without creating a second problem.
Semi Trucks
Day cabs, sleepers, single-axle and tandem — we tow them all. Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Volvo, International — whatever’s on the road, we know it and can tow it.
Dump Trucks
Single-axle, tandem, tags & pups — if the bed is loaded, we account for that before we move it. No surprises, no shortcuts, no damage to your job site equipment.
Refrigerated Trailers
Reefer units need careful handling — your load’s temperature matters. We note the reefer status when we arrive and keep you and your crew informed so you’re not left wondering.
Tanker Trucks
Fuel tanker, water truck, or hauling chemicals — our tow truck operators know to ask the right questions before we hook to your tanker. Safety first, always. Then we get you moving.
Buses, Coaches & RVs
Transit buses, charter coaches, RVs, school buses — when your passengers are impatiently waiting on the side of the road, we move fast and bring the right equipment for the job.
How It Works —
Simple Process.
Serious Results.
Heavy-duty towing doesn’t follow the same script every time. Every job has its own variables, its own risks, and its own right way to get done. What stays consistent is the process: our partners assess before they act, communicate before they move, and document everything from the first hook to the final delivery. Whether it’s a straightforward breakdown tow or a loaded trailer recovery in the median of an interstate, the steps don’t change — because cutting corners on a job this size is how small problems become expensive ones.
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Call — Right Now!
Call, and you’ll reach a real person in your area who can get a heavy-duty operator moving. Tell them where you are, what you’ve got going on, and what happened. That’s all they need to get a tow truck moving your way quickly.
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We Size Up the Job
A tow truck operator arrives and takes a good look before anything gets hooked. What’s the situation, what’s in the trailer, what’s causing your truck to be inoperable? A few minutes of assessment can save hours of complications. We’d rather do it right than do it twice.
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The Work Commences
Underlift for towing in most cases, lowboy or step deck for others, and a rotator for the tough jobs — whatever the situation needs is what comes your way. Your dispatcher or fleet manager stays informed throughout. No surprises on our end means no surprises on yours.
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Delivered & Documented
Your truck gets to your shop, terminal, or facility of choice- on time and intact. You get an fully documented invoice — everything your insurance carrier and fleet records need, without having to chase anyone down for it.
COMMON QUESTIONS —
Heavy Duty FAQs
Light duty is cars, pickups, and SUVs. Heavy duty is everything else — semi trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, buses, you name it. These are Class 6 through Class 8 vehicles, and they require completely different equipment, different training, and a different level of experience. If the rig is too big for a standard wrecker, that’s our lane.
Yep — we do it all the time. Dry van, flatbed, reefer, tanker — loaded or empty, we’ve moved them all. We look at the load before we touch anything, note what we find, and get your freight headed in the right direction. Your dispatcher and your insurance carrier will both get the documentation they need without you having to ask for it.
Carefully and methodically — there’s no other way to do it right. We look at the whole situation first: what’s in the trailer, is anything leaking, what’s the ground condition, what angles are we working? Then we determine if the job needs a rotator or if a couple of heavies can complete the job. From there, we rig it up properly, and upright the truck in a controlled fashion so that the procedure doesn’t exacerbate whatever structural damages may have occurred during the accident. And we photograph everything along the way. But we never rush a rollover recovery. Doing so is how you turn one problem into three — we don’t do that.
Tell us when you call — that’s the most helpful thing you can do. Our operators know how to read placards and respond accordingly. If there’s an active spill or leak, we stage safely and work alongside our hazmat response crew to ensure the area is secure. We don’t start the accident recovery until it’s safe to do so. We also help with the documentation, your incident report, and any regulatory filings you’re going to need.
Yes, and it’s easy to set up. Give us your information. Including your address, DOT number, your preferred facility list, and your driver authorization setup and we’ll get an account going. Invoices come fully detailed with everything your accounting team and insurance carrier need, already organized — no chasing anyone down for paperwork.
Not necessarily — it depends on the truck’s condition, the trailer configuration, and where it needs to go. In many cases we can tow a loaded combination without touching the freight at all. If the situation does require offloading first, we’ll tell you upfront and help coordinate the next steps. Either way, we’ll give you a straight answer before anyone makes a decision, so you can loop in your dispatcher or shipper with accurate information.
It won’t. We work with drivers from all backgrounds every day, and our dispatch team is experienced at working through communication barriers to get the job done. Have your driver stay with the truck, turn on the hazards, and call us. We’ll figure out the location and get someone rolling. If it helps to have a supervisor or dispatcher on a three-way call to translate, that works too — whatever gets your truck moving again fastest.
Absolutely. You tell us where you want it, and that’s where it goes — dealer, independent shop, your company terminal, or your own yard. We don’t have preferred shops and we don’t have any financial arrangement with repair facilities. If you’ve already called your dealer and they’re expecting the truck, just give us the address and we’ll coordinate arrival time with you so your service writer knows when to expect it.
