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Not Your Average Tow The aftermath of a wreck on the interstate can be unsettling. Flashing lights in every direction, and vehicles scattered like pieces on a game board. It’s moments like these when a routine towing call turns into something much bigger. There’s no margin of error. From the outside, I-5 highway recovery might […]

Brake, Steer, Control Our towing team has all seen it — a semi turned against its own trailer, blocking lanes on I-5, backed up traffic for miles, and a shaken driver waiting by the shoulder. Jackknifing isn’t rare, and on long hauls, especially in the rainy, hilly stretches of the interstate, we know how quickly

One Size Doesn’t Fit All  We get this question more often than you might think: what’s the difference between heavy-duty recovery and light-duty towing? To most drivers, a tow is a tow. But in our line of work, the difference between the two can change the entire approach to a job. So today, we’re breaking

The Risks of Towing Without Professional Help A broken-down car and a quick-fix mindset often lead people to attempt a tow themselves. A rope, a buddy’s truck, and the hope that nothing goes wrong. It seems simple enough, but DIY towing comes with serious risks. As a team that provides Eugene emergency towing and roadside assistance,

A High-Stakes Recovery Near Camas Swale Creek Early in the morning, under cover of darkness, a red sedan lay overturned on the muddy ground between two busy lanes of Oregon’s Interstate 5 northbound at milepost 185. The crash had destroyed 80 feet of guardrail before the vehicle came to rest just a few feet from

The Hidden Cost of Keeping That Old Clunker We’ve all seen them—rusted-out cars sitting in driveways, abandoned in fields, or left on the side of the road. Maybe it’s a car you planned to fix up “someday” or one that simply broke down and never moved again. Whatever the case, it’s time to talk about

When Teamwork and a Rotator Save the Day Every once in a while, we are called to a towing job that is truly memorable. This time, the culprit was a 2009 Jeep submerged at the base of a dam. The Army Corps of Engineers tasked us with developing a recovery plan. Obviously, we were thrilled

Staying Safe on the Road This Winter Winter driving comes with its share of challenges, and no one is immune to the unexpected. Whether it’s icy roads or sudden mechanical issues, being prepared for the most common winter roadside emergencies can make all the difference. From dead batteries to flat tires, knowing how to respond

Coordinated Efforts Towing is a tough, fast-paced job. It demands quick thinking, clear communication, and physical skill. When a vehicle breaks down on a busy Springfield road, response time can make all the difference. This is where teamwork comes into play. A coordinated effort ensures every job gets handled smoothly. Our Springfield emergency towing services

Log Truck Rollover in Oakridge A loaded log truck ran into trouble on a narrow, twisting road deep in the mountains outside of Oakridge. The driver misjudged one of the sharp curves on National Forest Service Road 21, an old logging town road with 15 to 25 MPH corners. His truck tipped over, landing on