Heavy Wrecker Towing

At Riverside Towing, we operate heavy duty wreckers equipped with powerful winches, underlifts, and rotator capabilities designed for complex recoveries, off-road extractions, and multi-axle towing. Our certified team responds 24/7 across Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, and the entire Quad Cities region, bringing experience, precision, and equipment that meets or exceeds DOT standards.

When your vehicle is too big for just any tow truck, Riverside Towing has the muscle, training, and reputation to get the job done safely and efficiently.

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Heavy wrecker towing is the go-to solution when large, immobilized vehicles need more than just pulling power—they require specialized equipment, advanced rigging techniques, and highly trained operators. This service is essential for the safe recovery and transport of assets like overturned semis, loaded dump trucks, disabled buses, construction machinery, and fire or utility vehicles that standard tow trucks simply can’t handle.

When Heavy Wreckers Are the Only Option

Not all towing jobs are created equal. Some require brute strength, technical precision, and on-scene problem solving—and that’s where Riverside Towing’s heavy wreckers shine. We’re called out every week for complex recoveries across the Quad Cities, including:

  • Overturned semi-trucks on US-67 or I-80, often with live cargo or spilled freight
  • Loaded dump trucks stuck on unstable ground at construction zones in Northwest Davenport
  • Motorcoaches or school buses with mechanical failures on Elmore Avenue or the I-74 bridge
  • Cement mixers buried axle-deep at new build sites in Blue Grass or LeClaire
  • Flatbed or lowboy trailers that have jackknifed, collapsed, or broken down mid-haul
  • Utility trucks and emergency vehicles requiring safe extraction without further damage

These aren’t jobs for a light-duty rollback—they require 50-ton wreckers, rotator cranes, and high-torque winching setups managed by trained professionals who know how to coordinate with law enforcement, maintain roadside safety, and stabilize oversized loads under pressure.

No matter the time, weather, or complexity, Riverside Towing has the gear—and the grit—to handle it.

Certified Operators and Wreckers Built for the Big Jobs

At Riverside Towing, every heavy wrecker response is staffed by WreckMaster- and TRAA-certified operators who are trained in:

  • Advanced rigging and winch point placement
  • Multi-axle vehicle recovery
  • Load redistribution and high-center stabilization
  • Accident scene safety and traffic control
  • DOT regulations for oversized and overweight recoveries

Our fleet includes state-of-the-art wreckers designed for real-world Iowa challenges, including:

  • 50-ton+ wreckers with extended reach and lift capacity
  • Rotator cranes for off-axis and low-clearance recoveries
  • Underlifts for motorcoaches, buses, and semi-tractors
  • Wheel-lift and drag bar systems for disabled axle vehicles
  • Full lighting, PPE, and traffic management kits for night ops and inclement weather

Whether we’re operating in icy conditions on I-74 or clearing a downed tractor-trailer in an industrial zone, we never cut corners. Every recovery is planned, documented, and executed with safety, legal compliance, and load integrity in mind.

With Riverside Towing, you get more than a truck—you get a certified response team with the right tools, training, and track record to handle the heaviest calls in the Quad Cities.

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Vehicle Types We Handle with Heavy Wreckers

Our heavy wrecker division is built to support the recovery and transport of the region’s most demanding vehicle types. Whether you operate a single unit or manage a full fleet, we’re ready to respond with the right equipment for:

  • Semi-trucks & tractor-trailers (loaded or empty)

  • Motorcoaches, tour buses, and school buses

  • Concrete mixers, roll-offs, and dump trucks

  • Garbage and recycling trucks

  • Utility trucks, service vehicles & aerial lifts

  • Fire trucks, ambulances, and command vehicles

  • Agricultural implements (combines, tractors, sprayers)

  • Oversized and specialty rigs (lowboys, step decks, flatbeds)

Whether the issue is a rollover, a mechanical failure, or a ditch recovery in a rural zone, Riverside Towing can handle the job start-to-finish—including transport, scene cleanup, and secure storage if needed.

24/7 Heavy Wrecker Dispatch in Davenport and Beyond

Emergencies don’t wait for business hours—and neither do we. Riverside Towing maintains 24/7 heavy wrecker dispatch with local operators who understand the unique terrain, road systems, and response needs of the Quad Cities region. From icy interstates to remote access construction sites, we respond fast, equipped, and ready.

Our service area includes:

  • Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Blue Grass, LeClaire, and Buffalo

  • Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, and surrounding Illinois towns

  • Access to major corridors including I-80, I-74, US-67, US-61, and Brady Street

  • Rural farm zones and job sites throughout Scott County and bordering counties

Call Now for Heavy Wrecker Assistance

Whether you’re a fleet manager dealing with a breakdown, a law enforcement officer coordinating recovery, or an independent operator stuck on a grade—Riverside Towing is your trusted partner for heavy wrecker towing in the Quad Cities.

Call Now: (563) 449-2367
Serving Davenport, Bettendorf, and all of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

Our Fast Response Services Include: 

At Riverside Towing, we offer a full spectrum of professional towing, transport, recovery, and roadside assistance services throughout Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Blue Grass, and the entire Quad Cities region. Our 24/7 dispatch team is always ready to deploy certified operators and specialized vehicles for fast, safe, and reliable service—no matter the weather or road conditions.

Heavy Duty Services

  • Heavy Duty Towing

  • Heavy Wrecker Towing

  • Heavy Wrecker

  • Rotator Crane Service

  • Heavy Cargo Services

Medium Duty Services

  • Medium Duty Towing

  • Medium Duty Wrecker

Roadside Assistance

  • Lock Outs

  • Tire Changes

  • Fuel Delivery

  • Jump Starts
Towing Services
Truck & Commercial Vehicle Towing

  • Dump Truck Towing

  • Box Truck Towing

  • Work Truck Towing

  • Motor Coach Towing

  • Rivian Truck Towing

Recovery Services

  • Off Road Recovery

  • Winching

  • Up Righting

  • Mud Road Recovery

  • Ag Implement Recovery

  • Sunken Trailer Lifting
Additional Services

  • Semi Towing

  • Long Distance Towing

  • Transport Towing

  • Motorcycle Towing

  • Mobile Tire Change

  • Battery Replacement
  •  Load Shifts and Restacks
  • Semi Breakdown Assistance
Specialty Equipment Services

  • Decking & Undecking Services

  • Bunking & Unbunking

  • Equipment Storage

Other Specialty Services

  • Truck Decking

  • Trailer Stacking

  • Mud Extractions

  • Mobile Car Repair

Storage Solutions

  • Semi-Truck Storage

  • Tractor-Trailer Storage

  • Cargo Storage

Heavy Wrecker Towing: Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between heavy duty towing and heavy wrecker towing?

Heavy duty towing refers to the transport of large vehicles. Heavy wrecker towing adds advanced recovery capabilities using high-powered wreckers, winches, rotators, and expert operators to respond to complex incidents.

We maintain 24/7 heavy duty dispatch with a fast-response team. Arrival time depends on location, road conditions, and equipment needs—but we dispatch immediately upon your call.

Yes. We regularly work alongside local police, state troopers, and DOT officers to ensure safe recovery, lane management, and traffic control at incident scenes.

Absolutely. We handle loaded, tipped, or sunken trailers. We also offer load shifts, restacks, and cargo transfer services if needed during recovery.

Every heavy wrecker operator at Riverside Towing holds WreckMaster or TRAA certifications, and is trained in DOT, OSHA, and local roadway compliance.

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