Recovery Blog
Our recovery blog lets you see Pro-Tow’s equipment in action.
Tips for Semi-Truck Breakdowns
Safety is of the utmost importance when driving semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. When semi-truck breakdowns happen, you want to ensure your fleet can access fast support, including mobile fleet repairs. Whether it’s due to an accident, flat tire, transmission failure or something else, help keep your drivers safe (and others on the road) with these tips.
Pro-Tow Helps with Hazardous Material Towing
In this incident on April 4, 2023, a semi-truck hauling a tank of silicon tetrachloride reported a stripped coolant line and needed assistance. This transport truck needed hazardous material towing for their tank and trailer. Team Pro-Tow responded to the call.
Heavy Equipment Towing: Getting Unstuck in Spokane
In this incident, on May 5, 2023, a Genie Z-80 boom lift got stuck in the gravel on a residential construction site. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, this heavy-duty equipment weighs about 37,500 pounds! Despite being a 4×4, this magic Genie was stuck deep and needed heavy equipment towing.
Heavy-Duty Towing for Your Heavy-Duty Fleet
Are you looking for reliable fleet services? Team Pro-Tow has got you covered. We offer heavy-duty towing and repair services for any fleet. In addition, we provide emergency services, including emergency towing and 24/7 accident recovery. Pro-Tow has effective and fast solutions to breakdowns, accidents, cargo incidents, and unexpected leaks and spills.
Learning a Little About Team Pro-Tow
Pro-Tow is a towing and recovery company that has been providing exceptional service to the Greater Seattle-Tacoma area, and Auburn, Spokane, Maple Valley, and North Bend, Washington. It is part of a group of companies with three divisions: Pro-Tow, Pro-Enviro, and Motorplex.
One-Stop-Shop for Crane Lift Services in Washington State
When lifting heavy objects, a crane is an essential piece of equipment. Of course, you’ll see cranes used for construction or industrial purposes, but Team Pro-Tow uses them for other tough jobs. Hauling big rigs out of the ditch, moving shipping containers, or lifting old cars over fences – you get the idea.
The Difference Between Light-Duty Towing and Heavy-Duty Towing
When your commercial breaks down and you need support, calling a tow-truck is likely the first response. But it’s not just any tow truck that will show up to help with your emergency towing. There is a difference between a light-duty and heavy-duty tow truck. As the two perform different functions, it’s valuable to understand those differences.
When Do You Need a Flat Bed Towing Service?
When you find yourself stuck on the side of the road and in need of towing, who do you call? While you may not think twice about calling any tow truck service, being informed about the type of towing offered is always helpful.