Heavy Duty Towing

Heavy duty towing refers to the recovery and transportation of large vehicles and machinery with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 26,000 pounds. These vehicles often include semi-trucks, motorcoaches, heavy construction equipment, buses, and emergency vehicles—assets that require more than a standard tow.

At Riverside Towing, we proudly serve Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, and the broader Quad Cities, delivering expert heavy duty towing 24/7 with industry-leading equipment and certified professionals.

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Unlike passenger vehicle towing, heavy duty recovery demands an understanding of both logistical complexity and mechanical load dynamics. Davenport’s terrain, weather conditions, and high-traffic routes—like I-80, I-74, US-61, and Kimberly Road—present unique challenges. Our team operates from our dispatch center near Indian Road, giving us rapid access to every quadrant of the city and surrounding municipalities.

Whether you’re hauling construction equipment out of Blue Grass, stuck on the steep grades near Brady Street, or stranded in a loading dock in downtown Davenport, our crews arrive with the right equipment, permits, and training to tow safely, legally, and efficiently.

Fleet and Equipment Purpose-Built for Heavy Loads

We don’t use one-size-fits-all rigs. Our heavy duty fleet includes:

  • 75-ton rotator wreckers for upright recoveries, rollovers, and crane lifts
  • Lowboy trailers and landolls for hauling extra-long or multi-axle equipment
  • Heavy duty winches for ditch pulls, jackknifed trailers, and snowbank extractions
  • Air cushion recovery systems to upright overturned semis without additional damage
  • Rigging and stabilization systems for safe load redistribution and transport

All vehicles are DOT-inspected and maintained daily, ensuring reliability when response time is critical.

Scenarios We Handle Every Week in the Quad Cities

Heavy duty calls often involve not just towing, but specialized logistics, coordination with law enforcement, and on-site recovery risk management. Examples of daily service scenarios:

  • Overturned semi-truck with livestock cargo on US-67 in LeClaire
  • Disabled RV on the I-74 bridge in icy winter conditions
  • Stuck cement mixer on muddy construction site in Northwest Davenport
  • Bus engine failure on Elmore Avenue during rush hour
  • Heavy farm implement recovery off gravel roads outside Walcott

Our team is trained to handle it all—whether your load is time-sensitive, oversized, or deeply off-road.

Certified Recovery Operators and Proven Process

Every Riverside operator is trained in heavy vehicle dynamics, DOT towing regulations, and advanced recovery methods. We adhere to strict Iowa roadside safety protocols and integrate the national “Slow Down, Move Over” law into every response. You can trust that:

  • We assess terrain, weather, and load stability before any move
  • We select the right rigging plan for every situation
  • We never cut corners or compromise on safety

Our dispatchers are locals—familiar with road patterns, common hazards, and seasonal risks unique to Davenport. That means faster response, better routing, and smoother coordination on-scene.

Vehicle Types We Tow in Our Heavy Duty Division

Riverside Towing’s heavy duty unit covers a broad range of commercial and industrial assets, including:

  • Tractor-trailers and semi cabs
  • Dump trucks, flatbeds, box trucks
  • Garbage and recycling trucks
  • Fire trucks and ambulances
  • Motorcoaches and tour buses
  • Class A, B, and C RVs
  • Agricultural tractors and combines
  • Forklifts, bulldozers, and pavers

We also perform intermodal transfers, trailer swaps, decking/undecking, and cargo load shifts in emergency or scheduled scenarios.

24/7 Emergency Towing

Heavy Duty Towing

24/7 Roadside Assistance

Emergency Recovery & On-Site Safety Practices

When accidents or breakdowns occur in high-traffic or hazardous zones, Riverside’s operators follow a multi-point safety plan:

  • Coordinate with local police and fire departments

  • Deploy traffic cones, beacons, and signage per OSHA/HAZMAT standards

  • Use air bag systems to lift overturned vehicles gently

  • Minimize fluid leaks and environmental hazards

  • Preserve roadway safety while reducing incident time

Our focus is not just on recovery—it’s on mitigating risk for all parties involved.

What to Do If Your Heavy Vehicle Breaks Down

If your heavy duty truck, RV, or equipment becomes disabled in or around Davenport:

  1. Pull off safely, as far from live traffic as possible.

  2. Activate hazard flashers and set reflective triangles if safe to do so.

  3. Call Riverside Towing at (563) 449-2367, give your location and vehicle type.

  4. Stay in the cab or a safe distance until our team arrives (avg. 20–35 minutes).

Avoid walking on shoulders or approaching traffic—let our certified professionals take it from there.

Serving Davenport, Bettendorf & All Quad Cities

Our heavy duty coverage area includes but is not limited to:

  • Davenport: All districts including NorthPark Mall, Jersey Ridge, and Locust Street

  • Bettendorf: Duck Creek Parkway, I-74 corridor

  • Eldridge & Blue Grass: Industrial zones and rural equipment routes

  • Rock Island & Moline: Cross-river response in under 30 minutes

  • Highway corridors: I-80, I-74, US-61, US-67

We’re local. We know the shortcuts. And we always answer the phone.

Need Help Now? Call Riverside Towing Anytime

If your heavy duty truck, RV, or equipment needs expert towing or recovery in Davenport or the surrounding Quad Cities, call (563) 449-2367 or request a dispatch online.

We’re standing by 24/7—with the power, precision, and professionalism you expect from Eastern Iowa’s most trusted towing team.

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 Duty Towing: Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a heavy duty tow in Davenport?

A heavy duty tow in Davenport refers to the transport or recovery of vehicles over 26,000 pounds GVWR—this includes semi-trucks, motorcoaches, heavy machinery, and emergency vehicles. At Riverside Towing, we use 75-ton rotators, landoll trailers, and air cushion recovery to safely handle these complex jobs across roads like I-80, US-61, and steep grades near Brady Street.

Our average response time for heavy duty towing is 20 to 35 minutes, depending on your exact location. We dispatch from a centralized hub near Indian Road, ensuring rapid deployment across Davenport, Bettendorf, and Eldridge—even during rush hour on Kimberly Road or icy bridge conditions on I-74.

Absolutely. Our heavy duty fleet is designed for both urban and rural recovery, including Class A, B, and C RVs. Whether you’re stuck on gravel in Blue Grass or near an agricultural site outside Walcott, we bring lowboys and off-road recovery tools to you.

We specialize in jackknife recoveries. Our certified operators use winches, rigging systems, and air bags to safely upright and tow your rig, while coordinating with Iowa State Patrol to manage traffic around US-67 or other high-traffic corridors.

Yes, Riverside Towing operates 24/7, including during severe Iowa weather. Snow, ice, and flooding frequently complicate recoveries near the Mississippi River or hilly zones like Northwest Davenport—but our fleet is fully equipped for adverse weather extraction and road hazard mitigation.

We regularly tow bulldozers, forklifts, and cement mixers from construction sites across the Quad Cities. Whether it’s a stuck mixer on muddy terrain or a loader stranded near Duck Creek Parkway, we deploy specialized trailers and ground-stabilizing equipment.

Yes. All our operators are trained in Iowa DOT regulations and advanced recovery protocols. We follow OSHA and HAZMAT guidelines, deploy signage and traffic control, and implement the “Slow Down, Move Over” law on every scene to protect you and our team during emergency operations.

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