Towing A Dump Truck

Towing a dump truck may be one of the most challenging towing situations, simply due to the sheer size and weight of most construction industry equipment, including dump trucks. Dump trucks are designed to be able to tow heavy-duty trailers, even if the trailer is loaded with equipment, such as a tractor or excavator. When you need dump truck towing, it is not worth it to spend your time speaking with a light-duty towing company. You need the services of a heavy-duty hauler to transport the vehicle for repairs. The following are some considerations when looking for heavy-duty hauling of construction equipment. 

Identify the Scope of the Problem

Where is the truck located? If it breaks down on the roadside due to an engine issue, towing will almost certainly be required in order for a mechanic to repair the problem. If it has become stuck on the job, a heavy-duty towing company’s services are still required, but it may only need a winch-out service rather than a full-service tow. Make sure you contact a company with the capacity to offer both services, just in case the truck does need to be towed after winch-out extraction.

Additional Solutions

Dump trucks spend a significant amount of time traveling the roadways, hauling equipment, sand, gravel and other construction supplies among job sites. When a dump truck is involved in an accident en route to its destination, basic towing services will not fully solve the problem. The contents of the truck may have littered the roadway, necessitating a full cleanup before a tow can even take place. It may fall to the owner to contract a clearing service. This is the primary reason to call a heavy-duty towing company with a history of providing on-the-spot cleanup assistance for both non-hazardous and hazardous materials. Working with only one company will minimize the wait time for the truck owner, the authorities and motorists needing to use the affected roadway.

Insurance Coverage Is Required

Construction equipment is a pricey investment. When vehicle owners turn possession over to the towing company, they want to know for certain their equipment is safe. Towing a dump truck also may cause damage to the roadways. If the tow vehicle becomes stuck under a bridge or hits a road sign, who is responsible for the cost? Construction equipment owners should verify the company has the appropriate insurance required to cover all liabilities in the event of damage to the truck itself or private or public property along the way.

Call Stauffer’s Towing for high-quality, professional service when towing a dump truck is needed to keep your construction project on track and your equipment in proper working condition.