Gooseneck Trailer Towing

Gooseneck trailers aren’t your average weekend haulers. They’re long, heavy duty, and designed to carry serious weight. This includes livestock, construction equipment, agricultural implements, or utility rigs. Unlike bumper-pull trailers, they anchor directly into the truck bed over the rear axle, creating a tight turning radius and improved stability under load. But this same setup demands experience, precise handling, and specialized coupling gear.

At Riverside Towing, we provide fully equipped gooseneck trailer towing services across the Quad Cities and beyond. From Davenport to Bettendorf, Moline to Rock Island, we bring the right hitch, vehicle, and certified operators to the job—whether you’re dealing with a mechanical breakdown, emergency repositioning, or long-distance freight transport.

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Most tow companies treat trailer towing like a one-size-fits-all operation. We don’t. Gooseneck trailers require:

  • Truck-bed hitching, not rear bumpers—making standard tow trucks ineffective without proper rigging.
  • Axle weight balance, especially for livestock or mobile equipment that shifts during motion.
  • Backup alignment accuracy, since coupling must occur at precise points for safety and legality.
  • Route clearance awareness, especially with over-length agricultural trailers or double-unit equipment hauls.

Without the right training and tools, the risk of jackknifing, dropped trailers, or DOT violations skyrockets. We eliminate those risks at the dispatch level.

Specialized Equipment and Hitching Systems

Riverside Towing operates a dedicated fleet of gooseneck-compatible vehicles, with onboard adapters and high-weight coupling systems. When we show up, we’re ready to connect, stabilize, and tow without improvisation.

Our gear includes:

  • Gooseneck and ball-to-kingpin adapters mounted on our heavy-duty wreckers
  • 50- to 75-ton rated trucks for full-load towing, even over hilly terrain
  • Electric brake compatibility to interface with modern trailer brake controllers
  • Onboard lighting and safety signal systems to keep your trailer compliant and visible during recovery or relocation


Situations We Handle Frequently: Gooseneck Trailer Towing in Action

We’re not just certified—we’re tested every day. Some of the gooseneck trailer jobs we manage regularly include:

  • Livestock trailer recovery near Blue Grass after a mechanical failure on Highway 61
  • Backhoe equipment transfer from a damaged trailer on Route 92 in Rock Island
  • Field-to-barn trailer swaps during spring planting season in rural LeClaire
  • Mobile office transport for an out-of-state construction company relocating into Moline
  • Flood zone evacuation of an agricultural sprayer trailer after a washout near Muscatine

Each job involved unique weight balances, local route restrictions, or time-sensitive freight—all managed with documented protocols and properly rigged setups.

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Gooseneck Trailer Towing

Certified Operators. Legal Routing. Total Accountability.

Every Riverside operator handling gooseneck trailer towing is:

  • WreckMaster and TRAA certified in trailer recovery, hitch system operation, and load stabilization

  • Trained in DOT/FMCSA compliance, including electronic logbooks, cargo securement, and trailer light/brake interfacing

  • Experienced with livestock and perishable cargo, using time-aware recovery techniques to minimize distress or damage

  • Fully documented, with on-scene photo logs, timestamped checklists, and GPS-confirmed routing to satisfy insurance or employer reporting needs

We also handle permits, axle weight reviews, and municipal routing clearance for all oversized or overlength units.

Trailer Swaps, Cargo Transfers, and Mid-Haul Recovery

Gooseneck trailer towing doesn’t always mean start-to-finish hauls. Often, our role includes specialized field work, such as:

  • Mid-haul trailer swaps, when your unit breaks down and cargo must be transferred quickly

  • RV trailer transition services, helping long-haulers switch to backup rigs on extended trips

  • On-farm repositioning, using forklifts and dollies to reset loads after trailer imbalance

  • Emergency trailer detachment and rehook, when weather or mechanical failure puts cargo at risk

These aren’t casual tasks—they’re regulated recovery operations. That’s why we follow strict DOT protocols for rehook, repositioning, and re-securing during every call.

Get Help Now: 24/7 Gooseneck Trailer Towing in the Quad Cities

Whether you’re moving livestock across Iowa, recovering a broken-down rig on I-80, or just need help swapping a trailer on-site—Riverside Towing is ready to roll. We’re not a broker. We’re the ones who arrive with the truck, the tools, and the team to get the job done.

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

Gooseneck Trailer Towing: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advantage of a gooseneck trailer over a bumper pull?

Gooseneck trailers offer superior stability, tighter turning radii, and greater weight distribution due to the hitch connection being placed over the rear axle. This makes them ideal for hauling heavier, longer, or more valuable cargo.Yes, if safe and legally compliant. We follow strict guidelines for animal transport and ensure ventilation, temperature, and suspension systems are maintained throughout the recovery.

Yes, if safe and legally compliant. We follow strict guidelines for animal transport and ensure ventilation, temperature, and suspension systems are maintained throughout the recovery.

We handle standard gooseneck trailers, livestock haulers, flatbeds, mobile offices, RV goosenecks, and mixed-use farm trailers.

Absolutely. We’ll coordinate a compatible replacement trailer and execute a full cargo transfer on scene if required.

Gooseneck hitches offer better sway control and stability, making them ideal for long-distance trips and rural areas with uneven roads or steep inclines—especially common in Iowa and the Quad Cities.

Gooseneck trailers typically support 14,000 to over 30,000 lbs of cargo, depending on the trailer configuration and towing vehicle’s rating.

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