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 […]
Highway Blocked, Trailer Tilted: Our Fast Response in Canby
A Stop Sign Doing Overtime Sometimes it happens. A big rig trying to make a tight turn where it just doesn’t quite fit. But on South Barnards Road and Canby-Marquam Highway, what started as a simple turn turned into a full roadblock. One loaded semi tractor missed its mark, slid the trailer tires off into […]
Your Ultimate Oregon Road Trip Guide
Discover the Best Spring Road Trip Destinations As spring settles in and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to hit the road and explore the natural beauty of Oregon. From charming small towns to breathtaking coastal views, the state has countless destinations worth discovering. And whether you’re driving solo or taking the family […]
Not Your Average Tow: A Semi Truck Recovery Like No Other
Towing Outside the Box Some recoveries follow a familiar playbook. But others throw every rule out the window. That was the case when our towing team responded to a St. Paul semi truck recovery at the intersection of French Prairie Road NE and McCay Road NE. By the time we arrived, the scene was clear of other vehicles, […]
Heavy Load? No Problem! Transporting Retired Electrical Boxes
Recycling on the Move Transporting oversized, heavy equipment takes careful planning, the right trucks, and a towing team that knows what they’re doing. Recently, we took on a job involving Salem heavy equipment transport—hauling two massive electrical boxes from Salem to Far West Recycling in Tualatin. These electrical boxes were high-end outdoor units that had been […]
