Title: Precision in Action – Heavy Recovery on River Road
Date: November 8, 2024
Location: River Road, Ottawa
Recovery Team: Ottawa Metro Towing & Recovery Inc.
The Challenge
Not every recovery is straightforward, but when you’re dealing with a fully loaded semi-truck and trailer in a ditch, precision is everything. On the morning of November 8, 2024, Ottawa Metro Towing & Recovery was called to River Road to extract a Freightliner Cascadia with a 53-foot trailer that had veered off the road, coming to rest in a challenging position near power lines.
The truck sustained significant front-end damage, and the recovery required careful handling to prevent further structural compromise.
The Recovery Plan
Our team arrived on-site with one of our heavy-duty Metro Tow Trucks wreckers, equipped with a powerful integrated boom and winch system. Given the terrain and the truck’s position, we devised a three-stage recovery approach:
- Stabilization: Preventing further sinking by securing the trailer and reducing the load shift.
- Controlled Extraction: Utilizing the boom and winch to methodically pull the truck out at an optimal angle.
- Final Road Positioning: Ensuring the truck was safely maneuvered onto the pavement without risking additional suspension or chassis damage.
Execution & Precision
The recovery proceeded smoothly and efficiently thanks to a well-coordinated effort. We used a combination of an integrated boom wrecker and a rotator to safely extract the tractor and trailer. The straight-line pulling power of the integrated boom wrecker was used to pull the truck out of the ditch, while the rotator safely controlled the truck and trailer to prevent them from rolling back over into the ditch. The integrated boom wrecker’s winches provided steady extraction to complete the recovery effectively.
The wrecker’s stabilizers and winching angles were carefully adjusted to ensure a steady pull without excessive stress on the frame. Our team navigated the added challenge of overhead power lines, ensuring the boom’s reach remained clear of obstructions.
The results? A flawless recovery with zero secondary damage. The truck was brought back onto the road in record time, minimizing traffic disruption and ensuring a safe and efficient process.
Lessons & Takeaways
- Proper equipment selection is key—our Metro Tow Trucks unit provided the necessary power and reach.
- Safety first: With overhead wires and soft ground conditions, strategic planning was critical.
- Teamwork and experience matter: A smooth operation depends on communication, expertise, and execution.
Final Thoughts
At Ottawa Metro Towing & Recovery, we take pride in handling even the toughest recoveries with professionalism and precision. This River Road recovery is just another example of why we’re the trusted name in heavy-duty towing and accident recovery across Ottawa and beyond.
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