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 team from Gerlock Towing, comprising six skilled individuals, promptly arrived at the scene along with their NRC 65-ton sliding rotator, service truck, and incident response unit. They were met with the Bishops Towing team of two and their 25-ton wrecker.
The tractor-trailer involved in the incident was a Volvo three-axle hauling a 53ft dry van, which had veered off the road and rolled over. It was fully loaded with 80,000 lbs. To complete the recovery, the team employed seven jumbo MatJack push bags, starting with three MatJack starter bags to lift the loaded trailer up 90 inches.
The 65-ton rotator held the unit in place while Bishops Towing utilized their winching capabilities to bring the tractor trailer back onto the road. The entire operation, from lifting the trailer to recovering the unit, was carried out efficiently by the skilled teams. The vehicle sustained no further damage during the tractor trailer rollover recovery process. However, it required towing for repairs due to the rollover incident.
Gerlock Towing and Bishops Towing worked together seamlessly to successfully resolve the situation. The heavy towing towing company takes pride in the opportunity to assist their brothers at Bishops Towing on this project, showcasing the spirit of camaraderie and support within the towing community.
Two Local Towing Companies Come Together for Oregon Tractor Trailer Rollover Recovery
Gerlock Towing, in collaboration with Bishops Towing, recently demonstrated their expertise and capabilities in a tractor trailer rollover recovery in Grass Valley on Hwy 97. The Gerlock Towing tractor trailer rollover recovery team, consisting of six skilled individuals, promptly responded to the tractor trailer rollover recovery scene with their NRC 65Ton Sliding Rotator, service truck, and incident response unit. Bishops Towing contributed their team of two and their 25-ton wrecker.
The involved tractor-trailer was a Volvo three-axle carrying a 53ft dry van, which had veered off the road and rolled over. It was fully loaded with 80,000 lbs. The tractor trailer rollover recovery process involved the use of seven jumbo MatJack push bags, starting with three MatJack starter bags to lift the loaded trailer by 90 inches. The 65-ton Rotator from Gerlock Towing securely held the unit in place while Bishops Towing utilized their winching capabilities to return the tractor trailer to the road.
The entire tractor trailer rollover recovery operation, including the lifting and recovery phases, was efficiently carried out by both towing companies. The vehicle incurred no additional damage during the tractor trailer rollover recovery process. It did, however, require towing for repairs due to the rollover incident.
Gerlock Towing and Bishops Towing were happy to collaborate together for this tractor trailer rollover recovery.
