24/7 Recovery for Commercial Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
When a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, bus or piece of heavy equipment is overturned, damaged, stuck or inaccessible, Goch & Sons Towing has the specialized equipment and experienced operators needed for the recovery.
Our heavy-duty recovery team responds 24/7 throughout Detroit, Downriver and Southeast Michigan. We carefully assess the vehicle, cargo, terrain and surrounding hazards before coordinating the appropriate recovery equipment and plan.
Request Heavy-Duty Recovery: (313) 382-2727
Recovery for the Biggest Vehicles and Toughest Situations
Recovering a large commercial vehicle requires more than a conventional tow truck. Vehicle weight, cargo, road conditions and the position of the vehicle can all affect how the recovery must be performed.
Goch & Sons Towing uses heavy-duty wreckers, rotators, winches, air cushion systems and other specialized equipment to stabilize, lift, upright and remove vehicles from challenging locations.
Heavy-Duty Recovery Services Include:
- Heavy-duty accident recovery
- Heavy-duty rollover recovery
- Heavy-duty winching
- Air cushion recovery
- Tractor-trailer recovery
- Off-road and embankment recovery
- Commercial vehicle uprighting
- Load shifts and transfers
- Towing following recovery
Heavy-Duty Accident Recovery
Commercial vehicle accidents can block traffic, damage cargo and create hazards for motorists and emergency personnel. Our recovery team works with trucking companies, fleet operators, police departments, fire departments, municipalities and other authorized parties to stabilize and remove damaged vehicles.
Depending on the incident, we can coordinate vehicle recovery, cargo handling, towing and other equipment needed to help clear the scene and restore access to the roadway.
Rollover and Vehicle Uprighting
Overturned semi-trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment require controlled lifting and careful stabilization. Our operators evaluate the vehicle’s position, weight, cargo and surrounding environment before developing an uprighting plan.
Heavy wreckers, rotators, winch lines or air cushion systems may be used individually or together to gradually return the vehicle to an appropriate position for towing.
Heavy-Duty Winching Services
Powerful heavy-duty winches allow our operators to recover commercial vehicles and equipment that are stuck, disabled or located beyond the reach of a roadway. Multiple recovery vehicles and winch lines may be used when additional pulling power or directional control is required.
Heavy-Duty Winching May Be Needed For:
- Vehicles stuck in snow, mud or soft ground
- Trucks located in ditches or medians
- Vehicles on steep grades or embankments
- Jackknifed tractor-trailers
- Disabled construction equipment
- Vehicles obstructing roadways or access points
Air Cushion Recovery
Air cushion systems can gradually lift an overturned trailer, bus or other large vehicle while helping limit additional damage to its body, cargo or equipment. The cushions distribute lifting force over a broad area and may offer a controlled recovery method when conventional lifting techniques are not appropriate.
Our operators evaluate the vehicle and scene to determine whether air cushions, rotators, winches or a combination of recovery equipment provides the appropriate solution.
Tractor-Trailer Recovery
Goch & Sons Towing provides recovery for disabled, jackknifed, damaged and overturned tractors and trailers. We consider both the vehicle and its cargo when developing the recovery plan.
After the tractor and trailer have been stabilized and recovered, our team can coordinate towing, load shifts, cargo transfers or transportation to an approved repair facility, terminal, storage location or other destination.
Off-Road and Embankment Recovery
Commercial vehicles and heavy equipment can leave the roadway during an accident, become stuck at a construction site or come to rest on an embankment or other difficult terrain. These situations require careful equipment positioning and controlled winching.
Our team evaluates ground conditions, vehicle stability, access restrictions and the surrounding area before determining the appropriate recovery approach.
Vehicles and Equipment We Recover
- Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers
- Straight trucks and box trucks
- Dump trucks
- Buses and motor coaches
- Recreational vehicles and motorhomes
- Delivery and commercial fleet vehicles
- Utility and municipal vehicles
- Construction and industrial equipment
- Farm equipment
- Trailers and tankers
Specialized Heavy Recovery Equipment
Complex recoveries may require multiple trucks, operators and pieces of equipment. Goch & Sons Towing can coordinate the resources needed to manage the recovery from initial stabilization through towing and scene clearance.
Our Recovery Capabilities Include:
- 75-ton and 60-ton rotator wreckers
- Heavy-duty wreckers
- Heavy-duty winching equipment
- Air cushion recovery systems
- Forklifts and front-end loaders
- Cargo-handling equipment
- Accident-recovery and cleanup equipment
- Heavy-haul transport trailers
Coordinated Accident and Roadway Response
Major commercial vehicle incidents may involve damaged cargo, leaking fuel, roadway debris and traffic restrictions. Our team can work with law enforcement, fire departments, transportation agencies and other responders to coordinate recovery and vehicle removal.
When hazardous materials or fuel are involved, our MIOSHA-certified HazMat response technicians can assist with the appropriate containment and cleanup response.
What to Tell Our Dispatch Team
Providing detailed information helps our dispatchers determine which recovery vehicles, equipment and personnel should be sent to the scene.
Be Prepared to Provide:
- Your name, company and callback number
- The exact location of the vehicle or equipment
- The vehicle type, size and approximate weight
- A description of the accident or recovery situation
- The vehicle’s current position and condition
- Information about the trailer, cargo or attached equipment
- Known fuel leaks or hazardous materials
- Roadway, terrain and access conditions
- Photographs of the scene, if available
About Goch & Sons Towing
Heavy Recovery Experience You Can Depend On
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 powerful rotators, wreckers and specialized recovery equipment. Since 1926, we have remained committed to careful planning, professional coordination and dependable service.
Request Heavy-Duty Recovery
Tell our dispatch team what happened, where the vehicle is located and whether cargo, traffic or hazardous materials are involved. We will evaluate the situation and coordinate the equipment and operators required for the recovery.
