24/7 Recovery for Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Serious accidents involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses and other commercial vehicles require specialized recovery equipment and careful coordination. Goch & Sons Towing provides 24/7 heavy-duty accident recovery throughout Detroit, Downriver and Southeast Michigan.
Our experienced operators work with trucking companies, fleet managers, law enforcement, fire departments, transportation agencies and other authorized parties to stabilize, recover and remove damaged vehicles from roadways and accident scenes.
Request Heavy-Duty Accident Recovery: (313) 382-2727
Coordinated Recovery for Serious Roadway Incidents
Commercial vehicle accidents can block travel lanes, damage cargo, release fuel and create hazards for motorists and emergency responders. Clearing the scene may require multiple recovery vehicles, specialized lifting equipment and coordination among several agencies.
Our team evaluates the position and condition of the vehicle, trailer and cargo before developing a recovery plan. We then coordinate the appropriate operators, equipment and support services needed to complete the recovery.
Heavy-Duty Accident Recovery May Include:
- Vehicle stabilization
- Semi-truck and tractor-trailer recovery
- Commercial vehicle uprighting
- Heavy-duty lifting and winching
- Trailer separation and repositioning
- Load shifts and cargo transfers
- Fuel and fluid containment
- Accident and roadway cleanup
- Towing damaged vehicles from the scene
Commercial Vehicles We Recover
Goch & Sons Towing has the heavy-duty equipment needed to recover vehicles of many sizes and configurations following serious accidents.
- Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers
- Straight trucks and box trucks
- Dump trucks
- Tankers
- Buses and motor coaches
- Recreational vehicles and motorhomes
- Delivery and fleet vehicles
- Utility and service vehicles
- Municipal and emergency vehicles
- Construction and industrial equipment
Accident Scene Stabilization
Before a damaged or overturned vehicle can be moved, it may need to be stabilized to help prevent additional movement. Vehicle position, cargo weight, road grade and damage to the frame or trailer can all affect the recovery process.
Our operators carefully position recovery vehicles, winch lines, rigging and other equipment before lifting or moving the damaged vehicle. This controlled approach supports a more efficient recovery while helping protect nearby vehicles, property and responders.
Rollover Recovery and Vehicle Uprighting
Overturned commercial vehicles require controlled lifting to return them to an appropriate position for towing. Depending on the vehicle and scene, our operators may use heavy-duty wreckers, rotators, winches, rigging or air cushion recovery systems.
The trailer and cargo are evaluated as part of the recovery plan. A shifted or unstable load may need to be secured, repositioned or transferred before the vehicle can be uprighted.
Load Shifts and Cargo Transfers
Commercial vehicle accidents can cause freight to shift, collapse or spill from a damaged trailer. Cargo may need to be repositioned or transferred before the vehicle can be recovered and removed.
Goch & Sons Towing can coordinate rotators, forklifts, front-end loaders and other cargo-handling equipment to stabilize loads, transfer freight and prepare trucks and trailers for transport.
Cargo Services May Include:
- Stabilizing shifted or unstable loads
- Removing cargo from damaged trailers
- Transferring freight to replacement trailers
- Repositioning machinery or oversized cargo
- Recovering spilled cargo
- Preparing loads for continued transport
Fuel, Fluid and HazMat Response
Damaged commercial vehicles may release diesel fuel, engine fluids or other materials onto the roadway. Goch & Sons Towing has MIOSHA-certified HazMat response technicians who can assist when an accident requires containment and cleanup.
Our team coordinates the recovery and environmental response according to the materials involved, site conditions and directions provided by the responsible authorities.
Roadway and Accident Scene Cleanup
After the vehicles and cargo have been recovered, debris and damaged materials may remain on the roadway. Our accident-recovery resources include cleanup units, street sweepers, forklifts and front-end loaders that can be deployed according to the needs of the scene.
Combining vehicle recovery, cargo handling and cleanup through one experienced team helps streamline coordination and support the safe reopening of the roadway.
Specialized Heavy Recovery Equipment
Complex accidents may require several trucks and different types of recovery equipment. Goch & Sons Towing maintains a modern fleet capable of handling demanding commercial vehicle incidents.
Recovery Equipment May Include:
- 75-ton and 60-ton rotator wreckers
- Heavy-duty wreckers
- Heavy-duty winches and rigging
- Air cushion recovery systems
- Forklifts and front-end loaders
- Cargo-handling equipment
- Street sweepers and cleanup units
- Heavy-haul transport trailers
Working With Police, Fire and Transportation Agencies
Major roadway incidents require clear communication among the recovery team, law enforcement officers, firefighters, transportation agencies and vehicle owners. Our operators work within the established incident response to coordinate vehicle stabilization, recovery, towing and cleanup.
Goch & Sons Towing provides towing support to the Lincoln Park Police Department and the Melvindale Police Department. Our experience with agency-directed towing helps us respond professionally to complex accidents and roadway emergencies.
Heavy-Duty Accident Recovery Available 24/7
Commercial vehicle accidents can happen at any hour and require an immediate response. Our live, in-house dispatchers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to coordinate heavy-duty recovery.
We respond along major Southeast Michigan routes, including I-75, I-94, I-96, I-275, I-696, the Southfield Freeway and the Lodge Freeway.
What to Tell Our Dispatch Team
Providing detailed information helps our dispatchers determine the recovery vehicles, equipment and personnel needed for the accident.
Be Prepared to Provide:
- Your name, company or agency and callback number
- The exact accident location and direction of travel
- The number and types of vehicles involved
- The position and condition of each vehicle
- Whether a tractor or trailer is overturned
- Information about the cargo and approximate load weight
- Known fuel leaks or hazardous materials
- Roadway, traffic and access conditions
- The requested towing or delivery destination
- Photographs of the scene, if available and safe to obtain
About Goch & Sons Towing
Heavy Recovery Experience When It Matters Most
For four generations, Goch & Sons Towing has handled challenging towing and recovery operations throughout Southeast Michigan. Our family-owned company combines WreckMaster-trained and certified operators, 24/7 dispatch and Detroit’s largest towing fleet with rotators, heavy wreckers and specialized accident-response equipment.
Request Heavy-Duty Accident Recovery
If a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, bus or other commercial vehicle is involved in a serious accident, tell our dispatch team what happened and where the vehicle is located. We will coordinate the appropriate recovery equipment and response.
