When a commercial truck, transit bus, or piece of heavy equipment breaks down or is involved in an accident, a standard tow truck simply is not enough. Ottawa Towing Solutions operates heavy-duty tow vehicles rated for loads that standard flatbeds cannot handle — including tractor trailers, dump trucks, city buses, RVs, and large construction machinery.
The Ottawa area has significant commercial and industrial traffic. Transport trucks move through the city on the 417 and 416 corridors daily, construction crews work year-round on projects from LeBreton Flats to the south end, and OC Transpo buses cover hundreds of routes. When one of these large vehicles breaks down, it creates a serious traffic hazard that needs to be cleared quickly and safely. Our heavy-duty operators have the training and equipment to get it done.
Our heavy-duty fleet includes trucks with integrated boom winches capable of recovering overturned vehicles, as well as underlift systems for towing disabled trucks with full loads. We carry extra-long safety chains, heavy-duty straps, and air brake line adapters. For off-road recoveries — such as construction equipment stuck in mud at a build site near Riverside South or a transport truck in a ditch along County Road 29 — we can deploy additional rigging and recovery mats.
Heavy-duty calls require careful planning. Our dispatch team gathers vehicle weight, dimensions, and condition details before sending the right equipment. This avoids delays and ensures operator safety. Whether it is a broken-down delivery truck blocking Innes Road at rush hour or an overturned rig on the 417 near Arnprior, Ottawa Towing Solutions is the call to make.
Safety is at the core of every heavy-duty operation we undertake. Our operators hold current CVOR certifications and undergo regular training on load securement, hazardous materials awareness, and highway recovery procedures. When a recovery involves MTO coordination — such as an overweight vehicle on a restricted bridge or a hazmat spill on a provincial highway — our team knows the protocols and has the direct contacts to keep the process moving. We carry liability insurance well above the provincial minimum, giving fleet managers and owner-operators confidence that their equipment is in qualified hands.
- Equipment rated for tractor trailers, buses, and heavy machinery
- Boom winch recovery for overturned or off-road vehicles
- Air brake adapters and heavy-duty rigging
- 24/7 dispatch with experienced heavy-haul operators
- Highway and off-road recovery capability