Roll-Overs Are Rare—Until They’re Not
Why Big Trucks Tip Tractor-trailer roll-overs don’t happen out of the blue. They usually build up from a mix of issues that go unnoticed until it’s too late. Sometimes even a minor mistake can turn into a major recovery situation. One of the biggest misconceptions about roll-overs is that speed is the only culprit. While […]
Towing Too Much Load? Here’s What Breaks First
Know Your Limit or Risk the Tow You can hear it before you see it: tires squealing, engine groaning, trailer swaying like it’s got a mind of its own. Then it rolls past: some poor pickup dragging a load that clearly belongs on a freightliner. It’s that sketchy haul that looks one bump away from […]
Seatbelts: The Small Habit That Makes a Big Difference
One Click That Changes Everything We’ve been to hundreds of accident scenes over the years, and some patterns are hard to ignore. One of the clearest? How often a seatbelt makes the difference between walking away and needing serious help. When we’re called out for Austin accident recovery, we notice pretty quickly who buckled up […]
Summertime Breakdown: How We Handle Motorcycle Towing
Warm Roads, Cool Rides There’s nothing like taking your bike out on a hot Texas day. Open roads, roaring engines, the hum of tires on pavement. Summertime makes everything feel alive. But when your ride hits a snag, it’s a serious problem that needs careful handling. Bikes break down in all kinds of places: city […]
Don’t Fold: How to Avoid Jackknifing
The Jackknife Threat Is Real The dreaded jackknife: it can wreck a schedule, damage a rig, and put lives at risk. As a tow truck company handling I-35 semi towing day in and day out, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when things go sideways—literally. Rain hits harder, traffic moves faster, and one misjudgment can send […]
When the Lights Go Down: A Tow Operator’s Night Shift
Towing After Dark Is Not Just a Shift Change Most people driving along I-35, Pickle Parkway, or Bastrop Highway don’t think twice about the trucks parked on the shoulder late at night. But for towing operators, especially those handling I-35 recovery, night shifts require a different mindset. What might be routine during the day can […]
What Happens If You Drive on a Spare Tire Too Long?
Understanding the Risks of Overextending Your Spare We’ve all been there—flat tire on the side of the road, pop the trunk, and there it is: your spare tire, ready to save the day. It’s a relief in the moment, and yes, it gets you rolling again. But how long is too long to keep driving […]
Drive More, Spend Less: Fuel-Saving Tips That Work
Filling Up Without Emptying Your Wallet We’ve all felt that pinch at the pump. Whether we’re fueling up our daily driver, prepping our RV for a road trip, or topping off a work truck, rising fuel prices hit hard. And while we can’t control gas prices, we can control how we use our fuel. In this guide, […]
Heavy-Duty Rescues: How We Handle Off-Road Heavy Recoveries
Heavy Towing Beyond the Pavement It’s one thing to tow a truck from the side of the highway, but it’s a different story when a loaded big rig sinks into mud or a piece of farm equipment gets stuck in a remote field. Our Austin off-road heavy recovery experts have pulled semis out of ditches, rescued […]
7 Must-Have Emergency Items for Every Car
Be Prepared for Anything on the Road We never know when an unexpected situation will leave us stranded on the side of the highway. That’s why carrying the right emergency supplies is just as important as keeping our vehicle in good working order. A breakdown or a flat tire can happen at any time, and […]
