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3 Tips on Waiting for a Towing Service

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In this week’s Towing Service 101, we’re taking a deep dive into how to stay safe while waiting for a tow truck. Let’s be honest here. Odds are, if you’re calling a towing service, you’re not having the best of days.

Be it an accident or a flat tire that led you here, what do you do after you’ve called a towing service?

Waiting for a towing service tip #1: Put those hazard lights to work!

This may seem like a simple enough task but you would be amazed at how many motorists forget to use their hazards. Others wait until they have come to a full stop to turn their hazards on. In reality, you should turn your hazard lights on the moment that you realize that something isn’t right with your vehicle. This signifies to the vehicles around you that they should slow down and give you some room. This step takes 2 seconds and can make all the difference between getting to safety or being rear-ended by an oncoming vehicle.

Waiting for a towing service tip #2: Find a safe place to work!

Once you have your hazard lights on, it’s time to get your car to a safe place. If you can safely move out of the driving lanes and onto the shoulder of the road, please do so. If you’re unsure that it is safe to move your vehicle, don’t hesitate to stay where you are. Turn your vehicle off and make sure that your hazard lights are still on.

It’s important to communicate with the towing service’s dispatch team to let them know if your vehicle is in a driving lane. They will relay this information to their team and in some instances bring a traffic control unit.

Waiting for a towing service tip #3: Leave it to the professionals.

Towing service operators have bright lights, high-visibility vests, flares, and more to signal their presence on the road. Even with all these precautionary items, working as a tow truck operator is one of the deadliest jobs in the United States.

With that in mind, don’t attempt to lift your hood and try to do some work on your car right on the side of the road. You are putting yourself at risk of being hit by an oncoming motorist.

Calling a towing service doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Follow these three steps and be safe while you wait for a tow truck. What’s another way you can prepare yourself for calling a towing company? Have a reliable towing company’s number saved on your phone!

Crockett’s Interstate Towing provides 24/7 towing services in Eugene, Oregon. Our 24/7 dispatch team is always ready to take your call at (541) 554-6731. With the second largest towing service fleet in Oregon, we always have a tow truck near you!

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Eugene Wrecker Service on Route 58

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Wrecker Service Team Works for 3 Days on Lumber Truck

The wrecker service team at Crockett’s Interstate was called in to respond to a massive accident on Oregon Route 58. A curtain side truck (curtainliner) carrying a 60,000 lb of 2×6 lumber had driven off the road. The aftermath was absolutely horrific with the tractor trailer flipped over onto its side, trailer walls completely torn off, and lumber scattered everywhere. 

When the wrecker service team arrived, the Department of Transportation, Lane County Sheriff’s Department, and Oregon State Police were already at the scene of the accident. It was clear from the get go that this would be a multi-day recovery operation. The Crockett’s team arrived prepared with one 60 ton rotator, one 50 ton wrecker, 3 flatbeds, and 9 towing operators. 

The first day of the recovery was focused on removing the tractor trailer from the accident site. Using the rotator and the wrecker, the wrecker service team successfully got the tractor trailer upright again. They then were able to tow it out of the ditch and to the client’s yard.

With the tractor trailer out of the way, the team was now able to focus on the lumber scattered around the accident site. With most of the 2×6 pieces in a muddy ditch, the team could not simply gather them with their rotator. Instead, they had to manually lift each piece of lumber and place it into stacks in a location where the rotator could access them. The rotator would then place the stacks of wood onto one of the three awaiting flatbeds. 

Every time the flatbeds were full, they would deliver the wood to the client. This process of stacking, lifting, and delivering went on for a full two days! With all the wood and debris cleared, the job was finally completed! Fantastic work out there team! Hopefully you’re not too sore from all that heavy lifting!

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Details of Wrecker Service Team Works for 3 Days on Lumber Truck

A wrecker service team was requested at an accident site on Route 58 in Lane County, Oregon. Crockett’s dispatched their wrecker service team along with one 60 ton rotator, one 50 ton wrecker, and three flatbed trucks. The wrecker service team arrived at the scene of the accident and assessed the situation.

A loaded curtain side truck was laying on it’s side after the driver drove off the road. The cause of the accident was still unclear. 60,000lb of 2×6 pieces of lumber were now lying on the side of the highway. Every bundle had broken loose.

The wrecker service team first uprighted the tractor trailer using their rotator and heavy wrecker. The wrecker service team then slowly pulled the tractor trailer out of the ditch and back onto the road. The wrecker service team then separated the tractor and trailer and towed them separately to the client’s preferred location.

The wrecker service team then had to manually pick up every piece of lumber to stack them up. Once they created stacks, a wrecker service team member would pick it up using their rotator. The rotator would lift the stacks and place it on an awaiting flatbed. The wrecker service team continued to clear the accident site of lumber and debris for a further two days.

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Towing Eugene Recovers Underwater Truck After 60 ft Drop

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Towing Eugene Team Called In To Recover Truck From McKenzie River

A towing Eugene team was called to the scene of a horrific accident off the McKenzie Highway. Several dump trucks were dumping rocks leftover from the forest fire efforts. An empty dump truck was heading back onto McKenzie Highway at the same time that a car was allowed to drive through to the highway. Unfortunately, the road was not wide enough for both vehicles and the dump truck and the car collided. The force of the collision sent the dump truck down an embankment, and into an uncontrolled 60 foot drop directly to McKenzie River.

Crockett’s arrived on scene with a rotator, a 50 ton wrecker and a Landoll trailer. The truck was sitting in around 4 feet of (cold) water. Not keen on an ice bath, the towing team donned wetsuits prior to making their way into the river. They had to hook up to the frame of the dump truck as the front axle was completely ripped off during the fall.

In order to safely recover the truck, they removed it from the river in three parts: the motor, the hood, and the truck itself. Once on dry ground, the towing team placed all the spare parts along with the transmission and motor onto the dump truck’s bed allowing them to tow all parts of the truck together with their Landoll trailer.

Safety is always the number one priority. Cutting corners in heavy recovery jobs could lead to disaster. Each step must be meticulously planned out and carefully executed. The heavy towing team on site made this job their sole focus for the day. It took 11 arduous hours in and out of the water but they completed the job

Fantastic work out there team! Time to dry up and make yourselves a warm cup of coffee!

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Details of Towing Eugene Team Called In To Recover Truck From Mackenzie River

Dispatch received a phone call requesting a towing Eugene team at the site of an accident. A dump truck needed to be recovered from the McKenzie River just outside of Eugene. The towing Eugene team was dispatched to the scene of the accident. The towing Eugene team arrived at the accident site, off the McKenzie Highway.

The dump truck had fallen 60 feet and was completely totalled. The towing Eugene team put on their drysuits to protect themselves from the cold river water. The towing Eugene team hooked up to the frame of the dump truck. The towing Eugene team could not hook up to the front axle of the truck as it had been completely ripped off the truck during the fall.

The towing Eugene team winched the dump truck up the embankment. The towing Eugene team put all the spare parts, the transmission, and the engine into the bed of the dump truck. The towing Eugene team got the dump truck on a Landoll trailer. The towing Eugene team secured the dump truck onto the trailer. Satisfied that it was ready to be transferred, the towing Eugene team brought the totalled truck to their yard for safekeeping while the owner sorted out it’s future. 

Eugene Tow Service Needed When Wind Whisks Tractor-Trailer

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Big Wind Blows Over Semi and Needs Eugene Tow Service

As your trusted Eugene tow service, Crockett’s has seen it all. That is – until the wind knocked an empty tractor-trailer onto its side in the middle of the freeway. This call made for an interesting day that allowed Crockett’s to develop our Eugene tow service skills to better serve our clients in the future.

Recently, our dispatch office received a call requesting a Eugene tow service for an overturned tractor-trailer. Crockett’s Interstate quickly responded to right the truck. Despite knowing the location of the incident, accessing it proved to be a bit more difficult as traffic sat halted. We arrived on scene after driving eight miles down the road’s shoulder on I-5 North, milepost 203. An empty tractor-trailer lay on its side, blocking traffic.

After speaking with the driver of the semi, the Eugene tow service team learned that high gale-force winds were to blame for the overturned truck. While driving down the road, the wind swept the truck up, spun it around, and flipped it over in the middle of the lane. Immediately, the Crockett’s Interstate towing team recognized the urgency of the situation. Each time the wind blew, the tractor-trailer lifted a foot off the ground, creating the potential for collateral damage or injuries.

First, we approached the rear of the trailer, attached cables, and utilized the rotator to pull the trailer into one lane. This allowed traffic to reopen in the fast lane. Meanwhile, the Eugene tow service team was still fast at work. Once rigged, the team performed a single lane recovery, shutting down both lanes to prevent any mishaps. With a 50-ton wrecker, the tractor-trailer was rolled to its proper position in a mere four minutes. Finally, we towed the tractor-trailer as a unit for inspection and repair.

Even though the Eugene tow service team had never experienced a call of this severity and urgency, we successfully completed the job. We take pride in being your trusted Eugene tow service.

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Semi on its side before Eugene tow service recovers
Semi on its side before Eugene tow service recovers

Details of Eugene Tow Service Uprighting Tractor-Trailer on Windy Freeway

Crockett’s Interstate received a call requesting a Eugene tow service. The Eugene tow service team quickly responded. To reach the location, the Eugene tow service team rode along the shoulder of the freeway for eight miles as traffic stood at a complete stop. Upon arrival, the Eugene tow service team found an empty tractor-trailer laying on its side in the middle of I5 North at milepost 203. The Eugene tow service team consulted with the driver of the truck and learned that high winds had swept the truck up in the air as it traveled down the freeway, spun it around, and flipped it over in the lane. The Eugene tow service team acknowledged the urgency of the situation due to the still high winds and potential for collateral damages and injuries. Each time the team approached the truck, the blowing wind lifted it off the ground by a foot. To remedy the situation, the Eugene tow service team approached the rear of the trailer, attached cables, and used the rotator to situate the tractor-trailer in one lane. While they worked to find a solution, one lane of traffic reopened. The Eugene tow service team rigged the tractor-trailer to a 50-ton wrecker and momentarily closed the other lane. In under five minutes, the Eugene tow service team had returned the truck to its rightful position on the road. To complete this Eugene tow service job, we towed the tractor-trailer as a unit to inspect it for damages.

Rotator Uprights Boom Truck and Wood Chipper

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Rotator in Eugene Recovers Boom Truck Just off the Road

The Crockett Interstate Rotator was called to the scene when a totalled boom truck veered off the road near Fall Creek Road in Fall Creek, Oregon.  It appeared that the truck was driven slightly off the road. It then slanted to the right and ended up on its side. The boom truck and chipper were both pretty badly damaged.

Our team brought out a rotator, a 35-ton heavy wrecker, a traffic control vehicle.  The heavy wrecker was used to first upright the chipper. Next, we used the wrecker to catch the boom truck while the rotator pulled it upright.

Great job to the team. We did this one without any help from local police.

Boom Truck Before Rotator and Heavy Wrecker
Boom Truck Before Rotator and Heavy Wrecker
Boom Truck and Chipper needing Rotator
Boom Truck and Chipper needing Rotator

Details of Rotator Near Eugene, Oregon

The Crockett’s Interstate heavy duty towing team was contacted when boom truck and attached wood chip trailer headed off the road in Fall Creek, Oregon.  The heavy towing team headed out to Fall Creek Road with a 35 ton heavy wrecker and a rotator. The team arrived with the rotator and heavy wrecker to find the boom truck lying on its side.  The chipper was also on its side. The team gathered next to the rotator to figure out what to do. A short conversation occurred. The team then left the rotator to examine the boom truck and chipper. Both pieces of equipment were badly damaged.  The cab on the boom truck was damaged. The box on the chipper was damaged. The first job was to upright the chipper. They first moved the rotator out of the way. Next, the heavy duty towing team attached towing straps from the heavy wrecker and attached them to the body of the chipper. The rotator watched from the side. Carefully, they unrighted the chipper and placed it onto the ground. Next, they placed the chipper onto a flatbed. The flatbed dove away past the rotator. Now, they moved the rotator into place to upright the boom truck. The heavy duty towing team placed straps onto the cab and base of the truck that were connected to the rotator. Next, they tightened the towing straps and the boom truck quickly moved back upright. The heavy wrecker was used as a catch truck to keep the boom truck from falling over on the other side. The rotator was then used to move the boom truck onto a near landoll trailer. The boom truck was carefully placed onto the landoll trailer by the rotator. The heavy duty towing team then fastened the boom truck to the landoll, before removing the straps from the rotator. The rotator was then shored up and prepared to be taken back to Crockett Interstate Headquarters. The boom truck was given a heavy tow to the Crockettes Interstate HQ. The chipper was given a medium tow to the yard.

Heavy Duty Tow and Water Recovery of Chase Boat

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Chase Boat Sinks Stops Rowing and Leads to Heavy Duty Tow

When you hear the term heavy duty tow, capsized boats likely don’t come to mind. But, Crockett’s Interstate Towing knows that sometimes you have to get a little wet to get the job done right. Rather than sticking a toe in the water, our team submerged ourselves to complete a successful water recovery.

A call came in on December 4, 2019 for a sunken chase boat at Dexter Lake outside of Eugene, Oregon. To better determine the severity of the situation and the type of equipment needed, we first went out to assess the circumstances.

Crockett’s heavy-duty tow team found a rowing team’s chase boat underwater right off the dock of the facility. Because several local universities, high schools, the Oregon Association of Rowers, and the South Eugene Rowing Club train here, this required a quick resolution to get practice up and running again.

Three team members returned with four airbags, a speed boat, and a trailer. One member suited up for a swim and dove right in to attach the airbags beneath the boat. He attached two airbags connected with a rope to the stern of the boat on each side, and two at the bow.

The airbags lifted the boat out of the water and the plug was replaced. Using a bilge pump, the heavy-duty tow team extracted the remaining water from the inside of the vessel. Next, they pulled the craft back to the boat ramp with the help of a speed boat. It was then transferred to a tow truck which drove it to a local boat repair shop for restoration.

Thanks to Crockett’s ingenious solutions, this water recovery went off without a hitch. Once again, we proved our willingness to do whatever it takes to complete the job, even if it means getting soaked!

Sunk Chase Boat before Heavy Duty Tow And Water Recovery on Dexter Lake Outside Eugene
Sunk Chase Boat before Heavy Duty Tow And Water Recovery on Dexter Lake Outside Eugene
Wreckermaster Certified Professional on Heavy Duty Tow And Water Recovery In the Water on Dexter Lake Outside Eugene
Wreckermaster Certified Professional on Heavy Duty Tow And Water Recovery In the Water on Dexter Lake Outside Eugene
Heavy Duty Tow And Water Recovery Across The Slips on Dexter Lake Outside Eugene
Heavy Duty Tow And Water Recovery Across The Slips on Dexter Lake Outside Eugene

 

Details of Heavy Duty Tow of Chase Boat Outside Eugene

Crockett’s Interstate heavy-duty tow team responded to a call for a water recovery for a capsized boat on December 4, 2019. The heavy-duty tow team first headed out to Dexter Lake outside of Eugene, Oregon to assess the situation. Upon arrival, the heavy-duty tow team found a chase boat used by rowing teams submerged at the dock. In order to resume training, the rowing teams needed the help of a heavy-duty tow and water recovery service. Three members of Crockett’s heavy-duty tow and water recovery team returned with airbags, a speed boat, and trailer in tow to help. One member of the heavy-duty tow team suited up and entered the water to attach airbags under the boat. Two airbags were attached with a rope at the stern, and two were attached at the bow. The heavy-duty tow team lifted the boat out with the airbags, replaced the plug, and then used a bilge pump to extract the water in the vessel. Then, the heavy-duty tow and water recovery team pulled the craft to the boat ramp where it was loaded onto a tow truck for transport to a local boat repair shop. Crockett’s heavy-duty tow and water recovery team completed the job successfully with their unique solution.

Heavy Duty Towing I-5

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Ducks Win During Heavy Duty Towing on I-5

Great trip home to Seattle and back last weekend as we provided heavy duty towing on I-5 for the Sanipac  Garbage Truck of the Oregon Ducks. If you haven’t seen this fantastic, decked out garbage truck you will find 2 large High Definition TVs, a high end stereo system and a barbecue. Imagine a garbage truck pimped out into a high end RV.

The Ducks won the game and we had the pleasure of driving up I-5 with all the fans to Seattle and back to Eugene. To get the Sanipac truck to Seattle and back we used our lowby trailer.

Great win Ducks and great to see all of you at the game. Your friends from Crockett’s Interstate.

Heavy Duty Towing I5 with Saniipa for Oregon Duck Game
Heavy Duty Towing I5 with Saniipa for Oregon Duck Game

Details of Heavy Duty Towing I-5

Sanipac contacted Crocketts Interstate about delivering a fully loaded garbage truck to last Saturdays game in Seattle. The heavy duty towing Eugene team arrived and prepared the garbage truck to be towed. The heavy duty towing I-75 team drove the garbage truck onto the lowboy trailer. First, the front tires of the garbage truck drove up the ramp of the lowboy trailer. Next, the rear tires of the garbage truck drove up the ramp. Finally, the heavy duty towing I75 team centered the garbage truck onto the lowboy trailer.

On the-5 to Seattle from Eugene the garbage truck passed through the following Oregon highways, On OR99 heavy duty towing occurred with a Sanipac garbage truck. On OR66 heavy duty towing occurred with a Sanipac garbage truck.. On OR62 heavy duty towing occurred with a Sanipac garbage truck. On OR234 heavy duty towing occurred with a Sanipac garbage truck. On US199 heavy duty towing occurred with a Sanipac garbage truck. Each of these highways was passed during the long drive. Once the garbage truck arrived in Seattle, the team unloaded the garbage truck. They disconnected the front tires from the trailer by unhitching the towing cables.. The Heavy Duty Towing I-5 team drove the garbage truck down the trailer ramp after disconnecting. During the game, the fans enjoyed the TV and drinks provided in the truck. The Oregon Ducks beat the Washington Huskies 35 to 31. The Ducks won the sixth consecutive against the Huskies. The win gives the Ducks a dominant position int the Pac-12 North and eliminated the Huskies from the division race and keeps the Ducks in the picture for the College Football playoff. After the game the Crockett’s Interstate team loaded the Sanipac Garbage Truck back on the lowboy trailer and completed the heavy duty towing on I-5 Journey. During the journey home the heavy duty towing I-5 team passed by OR 62 and OR 234 and US199. When the Sanipac garbage truck was returned to its parking place, as designated by Sanipac and the Ducks.

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Bus Towing Eugene

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March Bus Towing in Eugene for Baseball Team

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Back in March, bus towing in Eugene was needed. Some of you might remember a bus carrying Elmira High School baseball players that crashed through a fence and into a tree and required bus towing. As a reminder, the driver and one student were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Everything checked out okay for all those involved.

We just wanted to share the pictures of the bus towing and let people know how we got the bus back onto the road. We used a rotator to lift the bus out. Our guys strapped up the bus and the rotator literally lifted the bus off the tree and over the ditch and also over the fence. Bus towing recovery accomplished.

We are just doing a bit of chest-thumping to our guys on a job well done. Here is to Tim and Greg and the entire team for accepting a great bus towing challenge. Cheers.

Bus Towing Near Eugene Rotator Hooked up
Bus Towing Near Eugene Rotator Hooked up
Bus sitting on ditch connected to rotator during bus towin
Bus sitting on ditch connected to rotator during bus towing
Bus against tree before bus towing near Eugene
Bus against tree before bus towing near Eugene

Details of Bus Towing Near Eugene

A call came into T&M Towing and Hazmat. A bus carrying a local baseball team crashed into a fence and needed bus towing. The bus towing team headed out to the incident to see what happened. The bus towing team arrived to see a bus that traveled through a fence, over a ditch and hit a tree. The bus towing team conferred and assessed the situation. The bus towing team understood that the bus weighed about 20,000 pounds. They decided to use a rotator to lift the bus and a heavy wrecker to tow the bus away after the work was over. The bus towing team backed the rotator in. The bus towing team found the towing straps and towing chains. The bus towing team attached the first set hooks to the rear of the bus. The bus towing team attached the second set hooks to the rear of the bus. The team then pulled the straps and chains taught. The bus towing carefully pulled the bus into the air. They were careful to maintain control. The bus towing team moved the vehicle two feet. The bus towing team moved the vehicle three feet. The bus towing team moved slowly over the ditch. The bus towing team continued to move the bus toward the road. Once the bus was over the road, the bus towing team set the bus down in the road. First, the front tires hit the ground. Next, the back tires hit the ground. The bus towing team disconnected the straps and chains from the bus. The bus towing team put the straps and chains away. Next, the bus towing team connected the bus to the heavy wrecker. The bus towing team was careful to attach the wrecker’s chains to the strongest part of the bus.

 

The above marketing copy and photo images are not an accurate account of the facts of this tow or recovery. The marketing copy and photo images are a marketing description created for marketing purposes only and do not replace an actual detailed, legal description accompanied by verified images that serve as testimony of the actual events that occurred during this tow or recovery.

Heavy Duty Towing 2 Trailers

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Finding Hay When the Heavy Duty Towing Shines

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Heavy duty towing was likely the last thing on a semi driver’s mind last week when he flipped his truck and trailer. Perhaps he was sleepy. We don’t know. HIs semi was hauling two trailers filled with hay. The semi and both trailers ended up in a ditch by the side of a gravel road. The heavy duty towing occurred near Eugene, Oregon.

The accident was initiated by a semi-truck driver who had veered off the side of the road. As the semi leaned, the lead trailer and pup trailer just behind it leaned as well. All three pieces of equipment flipped. Over 60,000 pounds of hay, two trailers, and a cab made for a complicated heavy duty tow and off-road recovery. Crockett’s Interstate heavy duty towing was called in to the rescue.

Crockett’s team of five first disconnected the pup trailer and unloaded the hay. They then connected the cab and trailer to a heavy wrecker and a supporting tow truck. In one motion, they turned the cab and trailer. The pup trailer was handled separately, which reduced damage and allowed for a safer, speedier recovery. The entire heavy duty towing procedure occurred in two hours.

Fortunately, during the heavy duty towing recovery, no one was injured. More importantly, no marauding cows attempted to hijack the hay during the recovery. All went well.

Big load heavy duty towing near Eugene
Big load heavy duty towing near Eugene
Underside of Trailers Cab Heavy Duty Towing
Underside of Trailers Cab Heavy Duty Towing
Semi on Side Heavy Duty Towing Operation
Semi on Side Heavy Duty Towing Operation

Details of How Crockett’s Completed The Heavy Duty Towing

A big rig, towing two trailers, veered off the road and needed heavy duty towing recovery. Crockett’s Interstate was called in for heavy duty towing. The heavy duty towing company found the semi cab and two trailers sitting by the side of a gravel road. The trailers were loaded with 60,000 pounds of hay. The heavy duty towing company thoroughly assessed the situation. The multiple connection points required precision and coordination by the five heavy duty towing operators on the scene. The heavy duty towing operators first disconnected the pup trailer from the main trailer since it is unsafe to turn three connected pieces.  They also unloaded the hay. The heavy duty towing operators winched the pup trailer backwards to unhook it. The heavy duty towing operators then hooked one winch line to the pup trailer, and drew it in close enough to put it on its wheels, twisted it, then flipped it upright.

The heavy duty towing operators then connected the cab with straps. The heavy wrecker connected to the front tractor. Another line was connected to the trailer. The heavy duty towing operators then rolled them back up together at the same time. The heavy duty towing operators then disconnected all the straps. They checked for damage on both trailers and the cab. Surprisingly, most of the hay had not shifted during the recovery. They then reconnected the lead trailer to the pup trailer. The heavy duty towing company double checked it to be sure that the cab and two trailers were safe to drive.

Big Rig Towing – May 30

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Walking the Line and Big Rig Towing

Crockett’s Interstate (541) 554-6731

Johnny Cash might have been playing on the radio for a big rig towing situation on Link Road this past week. The big rig towing problem happened on a narrow stretch of road where the difference between driving through cleanly and ending up in a ditch is a margin of less than 12 inches.

A Freightliner loaded with lumber tried to walk the line of Link Road, but veered an inch too far off the highway and ended up driving into the adjacent ditch.

Crockett’s Interstate Towing arrived within 10 minutes of receiving the big rig towing call. Crockett’s Interstate Towing used a 60-ton rotator to lift the trailer, and a 50-ton wrecker to winch up the trailer and cab as one single unit.

Fortunately, Crockett’s took only an hour to complete the off-road recovery as traffic was forced to wait patiently to pass. So to all you big rig drivers out there, stay vigilant on Link Road and walk the line.

Big Rig Towing Eugene Link Road
Big Rig Towing Eugene Link Road
Big Rig Towing Eugene Link Road Preparing
Big Rig Towing Eugene Link Road Preparing

Big Rig Towing Details

Crockett’s Interstate Towing was called in to attend to the big rig towing problem on Link Road. A big rig towing truck arrived within 10 minutes of receiving the call. The Crockett’s Interstate team thoroughly assessed the situation, finding a Freightliner with a trailer holding lumber sitting in the ditch next to Link Road. The lumber had shifted when the cab had driven off the road which presented a challenge, as the trailer was no longer perfectly balanced. After the assessment, the Crockett’s team sent out two flaggers to shut down the road. They set up a 60-ton rotator to lift the trailer, and a 50-ton wrecker to then winch the trailer up. After securing both heavy-duty towing vehicles on the highway, the three other Crockett’s team members readied for the recovery. The goal was to lift the cab and trailer together and place it back down on the road. After securing cables and chains on the cab and the trailer, the lift and winch process could begin. The big rig truck and trailer combination was lifted more than 6 feet into the air. It was then moved to hover over Link Road. On-coming traffic enjoyed a front row view as the semi truck was then placed down in line with the road. It was decided that the lumber, which had moved and caused a balance issue, wasn’t going to need further attention, and the semi would be fine driving with a slightly imbalanced load. After the Freightliner successfully drove away, the five-member Crockett’s Interstate team packed up the rotator and wrecker. Traffic continued on Link Road as usual.