Heavy Duty Recovery Services
24/7 Heavy Recovery for Semis, Trailers, Equipment & Cargo Incidents
Heavy recovery takes serious power, which is why you need a heavy recovery company that can handle the weight, terrain, and complexity of the job.Â
Columbia Fleet Service responds to rollover, jackknife, off-road, and cargo incidents with a DOT-compliant 29-unit fleet that includes three 50-ton wreckers, two 35-ton wreckers, a 40-ton rotator, tractors, and a Landoll trailer.
For overturned semis, jackknifed trailers, off-road recoveries, and cargo incidents, we tailor our response to the situation to ensure the safe recovery of vehicles, equipment, and freight. Our mobile service fleet and Jessup repair facility also provide ongoing support when recovered trucks or trailers require repairs after the recovery is complete. Heavy recovery services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To learn more about our 24/7 Heavy Recovery Service and to speak to a member of our team, call us at
Heavy Recovery Situations We Handle
Heavy recovery calls often involve unstable vehicles, shifted loads, blocked roadways, damaged equipment, or cargo that can’t simply be towed away. Columbia Fleet Service responds to a wide range of truck, trailer, equipment, and cargo recovery situations.
Our team handles:
- Semi truck rollovers
- Jackknife incidents
- Off-road tractor-trailer recoveries
- Leaning or dropped trailers
- Equipment stuck in soft ground
- Cargo-related incidents
- Vehicles wedged under low bridges
- Recovery scenes requiring crane or rotator support
- Industrial equipment recoveries
- Off-pavement extraction work
The Industries We Serve
We support fleet operators, contractors, municipalities, and industrial organizations that depend on large vehicles and machinery. Our heavy recovery services are available for:
Trucking and logistics companies
Construction and infrastructure contractors
Utility and energy providers
Agricultural operations
Municipal and public works departments
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Heavy Recovery for Truck & Trailer Incidents
Every recovery presents different challenges. Our recovery fleet allows us to respond to a wide range of vehicle positions, load conditions, and recovery scenarios.
Rollover & Jackknife Recovery
Our heavy-duty wreckers and rotators upright and secure the scene. If a semi or trailer is no longer roadworthy, we send a Landoll or other suitable transport equipment.
Leaning, Sinking, or Dropped Trailers
Leaning, sinking, and dropped trailers can put the load and the trailer at risk. Our heavy recovery fleet handles these incidents and supports the next stage of the move.
Low Bridge & Clearance Recoveries
We recover trucks and trailers lodged beneath bridges or other low-clearance structures. Our response is tailored to vehicle position, trailer height, cargo condition, and available space.
Road Tractor Swap-Outs
If a disabled tractor cannot continue the route, one of our three tractors can be used for an on-site swap-out. This gives fleet operators another option for moving trailers and cargo.
Heavy Winching for Places Tow Trucks Can’t Reach
Not every recovery happens on level pavement. When commercial vehicles or heavy equipment leave the roadway, become stuck in soft ground, or end up in difficult terrain, Columbia Fleet Service recovers them.
Ditch & Embankment Winch-Outs
Commercial vehicles that leave the roadway can come to rest below the reach of a standard tow unit. Our heavy winching capacity is suited for these demanding recoveries.
Soft-Ground Recovery
Mud, saturated soil, and unstable ground can trap loaded trucks and construction machinery. Our heavy-duty wreckers have the pulling power to handle large vehicles in these conditions.
Submerged & Underwater Recovery
Vehicles, tractors, and cargo exposed to standing or moving water require substantial recovery capacity. We respond with heavy-duty resources suited to the load's size and position.
Load Handling & Cargo Recovery Services
Recovering the truck is only part of the job. Columbia Fleet Service also assists with cargo management when loads shift, trailers become unstable, or freight must be transferred before the recovery can continue.
Our cargo recovery services include:
- Cargo load shift correction
- Load swaps and transfers
- Decking and undecking
- Trailer repositioning
- Freight stabilization
- Cargo recovery coordination
When Heavy Equipment Needs Recovery Support
Heavy recovery isn’t limited to commercial trucks. We also recover disabled construction, agricultural, utility, and industrial equipment when it becomes stuck, damaged, or difficult to move.
We regularly recover:
Excavators
Forklifts
Skid steers
Boom lifts
HVAC units
Steel coils
Agricultural equipment
Factory machinery
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Heavy Recovery Across the Routes That Keep the Region Moving
As a family-owned local company, we provide heavy recovery throughout Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Prince George’s counties, with coverage along I-95, I-695, I-495, MD 295, MD 32, and MD 175.Â
Our roots in the region give us a practical understanding of the roads, industrial areas, job sites, and commercial corridors we serve. That local experience also helps us support trucking companies, contractors, municipalities, and fleet operators that depend on these routes every day.
Why Businesses Rely on Us
Since 1991, Columbia Fleet Service has helped fleets, contractors, municipalities, and commercial drivers recover vehicles, equipment, and cargo throughout Central Maryland.
- Heavy recovery available 24/7
- Integrated recovery, transport, and repair services
- Service for fleets of all sizes—no contract required
- Heavy-duty wreckers, rotator, tractors, and Landoll transport