Stuck but Not Broken: Clearing the Road in 35 Minutes
What Happens When the Asphalt Says No Some heavy towing jobs remind us that even experienced drivers can end up in tough spots through no fault of their own. This Jefferson tractor-trailer recovery on Talbot Road SE was one of those calls. The truck driver had done everything right: checked in at a local farm […]
Farm Tractor Towing: Too Far to Drive, Too Big to Risk
Not Everything Belongs in the Right Lane A farm tractor might handle dirt, hills, and pasture, but public highways are another matter. We got the call again from a local farmer just outside of Woodburn. Same tractor. Different field. Sixteen miles between them. Once again, he knew the road wasn’t the right place for this […]
When a Yard Goat Needs a Ride
Not Meant for the Highway, But We Get Them There You’ve probably never seen a yard goat on the freeway—and that’s exactly the point. They’re built for distribution centers, not the open road. But when something breaks and it needs a shop, our tow truck operators are the ones who get the call. That’s exactly […]
Heavy Lifting: Tackling a Complex Salem Generator Loading Job
When No One Else Could Figure It Out Some jobs come with clear instructions. Others come with a whole lot of “we don’t know how to make this work.” That was the case when a nationwide generator sales company reached out to us. They had five trailer-mounted generators sitting on State Street in Salem, and […]
Why DIY Towing Usually Ends in Regret
Think You Can Tow It Yourself? Think Again. We get the appeal. Hook up a chain, put the flashers on, and save the cost of calling a pro, right? Not exactly. DIY towing sounds like a quick fix, but attempting to tow your own broken-down car can quickly spiral into a much bigger mess. In […]
Semi Recovery: One Truck, One Lane, and a Whole Lot of Onions
A Tractor-Trailer Turned Sideways Before Sunrise We got the call at 3:22 AM. It was the kind of wake-up that jolts your focus into gear fast. The Oregon State Police were on scene near Aurora, Oregon, and they needed immediate help. A loaded semi-truck had lost control and crossed the jersey barrier. It was now […]
Behind the Scenes at a TIM Demonstration
Albany Traffic Incident Management Training in Action What does it take to turn a chaotic roadside scene into a controlled and safe operation? We found out firsthand during a recent Albany Traffic Incident Management event held on Cox Creek Lane SE. It was more than just another day on the job: it was a full […]
Kubota Transport on State Hwy 228
Getting to Work in Brownsville, Oregon Earlier this week, we got a call from a property owner in Brownsville who needed help moving two pieces of equipment that couldn’t make the trip on their own. This flatbed towing job involved Brownsville farm equipment hauling, specifically, a Kubota side by side and a Kubota tractor, both of […]
750 Feet Down: Off-Road Vehicle Recovery Near Mt. Jefferson
The Job That Took Us to the Edge We’ve handled some tough towing jobs before, but this Detroit off-road vehicle recovery operation pushed us to plan, climb, and winch like never before. Last fall, someone driving a truck deep in the Oregon backcountry lost control near Mt. Jefferson and tumbled 750 feet down a steep […]
From Frozen Freight to Full Cleanup
A Roadside Wake-Up Call This past week, we got a call for a big towing job just south of Woodburn, Oregon—right off State Highway 99. A fully loaded semi had rolled over near a business lot. The driver had parked partially on the shoulder the night before, planning to catch a few hours of sleep […]
