Ending up on the side of the road in a broken-down vehicle is never an ideal situation, but things get even more complicated when you’re driving a large vehicle or tractor trailer. Heavy-duty towing requires specialized equipment, an experienced towing company, and a skilled tow truck driver. Getting the large vehicle off the road will be the first challenge, and then there’s navigating the turns, hills, and traffic on the way to the garage.

If you ever need heavy-duty towing, be sure to find an emergency towing company with the following equipment:

• Class-C Wrecker: Built with the specific capability to handle large loads, a Class-C wrecker is a requirement for all heavy-duty towing. The truck needs to be able to support more than 17,000 pounds of gross weight and, on its own, the wrecker needs a total weight of more than 46,000 pounds. The truck should have either tandem axles or a cab-to-axle length that reaches at least 102 inches.
• Air Breaks: Once the broken-down vehicle is loaded and attached to the tow truck, it’ll be time to get moving. However, it won’t be the gas pedal other drivers on the road will be worried about. Being able to come to a complete stop while towing a massive amount of weight is essential for roadway safety. Typical braking systems won’t be powerful enough to control all that momentum. The brakes should be designed to lock automatically in case of failure.
• Light Hookups: When a tractor trailer or utility vehicle needs a tow, it isn’t lifted onto a flatbed like regular-sized cars. It needs to be towed behind the tow truck with its wheels on the road. Because of this, all heavy-duty towing companies need to equip their trucks with light hookups. The wires connect the vehicle being towed to the electrical system of the tow truck to give the tail lights the power they need to work. The tow truck’s tail lights will most likely be blocked, but other motorists still need to see those illuminated indicators.

A towing company can have all the required equipment, but if they’re not professionally trained with years of experience, they won’t do you any good. Be prepared for roadside emergencies with the name and number of a 24-hour towing company you can trust. Buckeye Riverside Towing in Cincinnati, OH, is your answer. Call them at (513) 244-7200 or visit their website for more information about heavy-duty towing.