Gerlock Team Honored with National Heroism and Technical Excellence Awards
At the Baltimore Tow Show, three Gerlock employees were honored with the American Towman “Heroism – Act of Saving Life” Award. This is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the towing and recovery industry and is extremely rare—with only 11 Heroism awards issued nationwide each year. The American Towman Heroism Award is reserved for operators who take extraordinary, selfless action in […]
BIG NEWS: Gerlock Featured on Fox News 12!
We’re incredibly proud to share that Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul was featured on Fox News Channel 12 in a spotlight highlighting the essential work our team performs across the Portland and Vancouver region. For nearly 80 years, Gerlock has been committed to providing safe, reliable, and highly specialized heavy-duty towing and recovery services. From […]
Precision in Motion: Relocating Fuel Tanks with Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul
At Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul, no two jobs are ever the same. This week, our team was tasked with a specialized lift-and-relocate project: moving large above-ground fuel tanks safely and efficiently. These tanks aren’t just heavy—they require careful handling due to their size, shape, and the safety requirements that come with transporting combustible storage. […]
POISON CONTROL: Preventing Contamination of a Town’s Water Supply
American Towman Magazine – August 2025 As Told by Rogers Towing & Transport and Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul A perfect storm of circumstances created a worst-case scenario for recovery efforts on the steep, rocky terrain of the Cascade Mountains, blanketed by a recent snowfall. At 7:00 a.m. on December 14, 2024, a semi-truck hauling […]
PRECISION RECOVERY; GERLOCK ASSISTS IN OVERNIGHT AIRCRAFT INCIDENT
When an aircraft makes an unscheduled detour off the runway, every minute counts—and every move must be made with precision. Recently, Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul was called in for a high-stakes recovery after a private jet landed at night and came to rest in soft ground just off the runway. The jet’s landing gear […]
Gerlock Completes Crane Rollover Recovery on I-84
6 Hour Crane Rollover Recovery for 26 Ton Crane Truck and 40 Foot Pup Trailer Gerlock Towing sprang into action to tackle a challenging crane rollover recovery on I-84 Mile Marker 36. The incident involved a 26-ton crane truck and a 40-foot pup trailer that veered out of control due to a blown steer tire. […]
Oregon Tractor Trailer Rollover Recovery on Hwy 97
Two Local Towing Companies Come Together for Oregon Tractor Trailer Rollover Recovery In a recent incident in Grass Valley, OR, Gerlock Towing helped out their fellow towing pros, Bishops Towing for a tractor trailer rollover recovery. The Gerlock team sprung to action after they received a call from a customer on Hwy 97. The recovery […]