Professional Spill Response, Cleanup & Recovery
Safe, Coordinated Assistance for Fuel Spills and Hazardous Materials—24/7
Accidents involving leaking fuel, damaged tanks or hazardous materials require a fast, carefully coordinated response. Goch & Sons Towing provides 24/7 HazMat and fuel cleanup services for roadway incidents, commercial vehicle accidents, cargo spills and equipment failures throughout Metro Detroit, Downriver and Southeast Michigan.
Our MIOSHA-Certified HazMat Technicians work alongside towing and recovery operators to help contain spills, clean affected areas and safely recover damaged vehicles and equipment. With specialized response equipment and one of the region’s largest towing fleets, we can manage cleanup and recovery as one coordinated operation.
HazMat & Fuel Spill Response Services
Goch & Sons is equipped to assist with spills and hazardous-material incidents involving passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, construction equipment and industrial machinery.
- Diesel Fuel Spill Cleanup: Response to leaking saddle tanks, ruptured fuel systems and diesel spills caused by commercial vehicle accidents or equipment failures.
- Gasoline Spill Cleanup: Containment and cleanup assistance following passenger vehicle accidents, tank damage and other roadway incidents.
- Oil and Automotive Fluid Cleanup: Cleanup of motor oil, transmission fluid, coolant, hydraulic fluid and other vehicle-related liquids.
- Hazardous-Material Spill Response: Coordinated response for incidents involving identified hazardous substances, damaged containers or compromised cargo.
- Leak Containment: Measures to help control active leaks and limit the spread of spilled materials at the scene.
- Contaminated Debris Removal: Collection and removal of absorbent materials, damaged cargo and accident debris affected by the spill.
- Vehicle and Equipment Recovery: Towing, winching, uprighting and recovery of vehicles or equipment involved in the incident.
- Accident and Roadway Cleanup: Removal of vehicle debris, spilled materials and damaged cargo to help prepare the roadway for reopening.
When Specialized Spill Cleanup Is Needed
Even a relatively small leak can create safety risks, traffic disruptions and potential environmental concerns. Our team responds to a wide range of incidents, including:
- Ruptured commercial truck fuel tanks
- Fuel spills following collisions or rollovers
- Leaking passenger vehicles and work trucks
- Hydraulic-fluid leaks from heavy equipment
- Damaged drums, containers or transported materials
- Shifted, overturned or compromised cargo
- Oil, coolant and automotive-fluid spills
- Accident scenes requiring both cleanup and vehicle recovery
One Team for Cleanup, Towing & Recovery
HazMat and fuel spill incidents often require more than cleanup alone. A damaged vehicle may need to be stabilized, uprighted, unloaded or removed before the affected area can be completely addressed.
Goch & Sons combines specialized spill response with light-, medium- and heavy-duty towing and recovery capabilities. This coordinated approach helps reduce delays, simplify communication and keep the cleanup and recovery process moving efficiently.
Our HazMat & Fuel Cleanup Process
1. Evaluate the Incident
Our team gathers available information about the vehicle, spilled material, accident conditions and location so the appropriate personnel and equipment can be dispatched.
2. Secure and Stabilize the Scene
Working with law enforcement, fire departments and other responding agencies when applicable, our technicians help establish a safe working area and stabilize involved vehicles or equipment.
3. Contain the Spill
Appropriate containment methods and absorbent materials are used to help control the leak and reduce further spread.
4. Clean the Affected Area
Spilled fluids, contaminated absorbents, accident debris and affected cargo are collected and removed from the scene as appropriate.
5. Recover and Transport the Vehicle
Once conditions allow, our towing and recovery operators remove the damaged vehicle, trailer or equipment using the appropriate recovery method.
6. Coordinate Final Handling
Recovered vehicles, debris and collected materials are transported to the appropriate authorized destination based on the circumstances of the incident.
Commercial Truck and Heavy-Equipment Spill Cleanup
Fuel and fluid spills involving tractor-trailers, buses, construction machinery and other heavy equipment can be especially complex. Large fuel capacities, heavy cargo and overturned equipment may require advanced recovery equipment and technicians trained to work around hazardous materials.
Goch & Sons maintains heavy-duty wreckers, rotators, transport equipment and specialized cleanup resources for challenging commercial and industrial incidents. Our team can coordinate spill containment, cargo handling, heavy recovery and vehicle transport to provide a comprehensive response.
Supporting Law Enforcement, Fire Departments and Municipalities
Goch & Sons works with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, municipalities and other emergency personnel during roadway spills and hazardous-material incidents. Our experienced operators understand the importance of clear communication, scene coordination and prompt removal of damaged vehicles and debris.
We are prepared to assist with accidents on city streets, highways, commercial properties, industrial sites and other locations throughout Southeast Michigan.
Why Choose Goch & Sons Towing?
- MIOSHA-Certified HazMat Technicians
- 24/7 emergency dispatch and response
- Light-, medium- and heavy-duty towing capabilities
- Specialized recovery and spill-cleanup equipment
- Experience with commercial trucks and heavy equipment
- Coordinated cleanup, recovery and transport services
- Trusted by law enforcement and municipal agencies
- A family-owned towing company serving Michigan since 1926
Serving Metro Detroit, Downriver & Southeast Michigan
Goch & Sons provides HazMat and fuel cleanup services throughout Detroit, Downriver and surrounding communities across Southeast Michigan. Our 24-hour dispatch team is ready to coordinate the equipment and personnel needed for urgent spill cleanup, accident recovery and vehicle removal.
Request HazMat or Fuel Cleanup Assistance
Emergency Response Is Available 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
If an accident, damaged vehicle or equipment failure has caused a fuel or hazardous-material spill, contact Goch & Sons Towing immediately. Tell our dispatcher where the incident occurred, what type of vehicle or equipment is involved and what material may have been released, if known.
Do not approach, touch or attempt to clean an unidentified substance. Move to a safe location and call 911 if there is an immediate danger to people, property or the surrounding area.
Call Goch & Sons Towing at 313-382-2727 for 24/7 HazMat and fuel cleanup assistance.
