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Tractor Trailer & Heavy-Duty Towing in Charleston, SC

We tow and recover tractor trailers, semis, buses, RVs, box trucks, and loaded trailers, whether they're broken down, stuck, or rolled over. We can tow a loaded rig, not just an empty one. Trevor runs the hard jobs himself.

When Do You Need Heavy-Duty Recovery in Charleston?

When a big rig goes down on I-95 or a bus won't move on Highway 17, a standard flatbed isn't going to cut it. Heavy recovery is about the right wrecker, the right rigging, and a crew that stays calm and works the problem.

We've recovered everything from transit buses to loaded semis across the Charleston and Colleton County corridors. Insurance agencies and fleets keep our number for exactly this.

Heavy-Duty Recovery Services in Charleston, SC

  • Semi and tractor-trailer recovery
  • Bus and RV recovery
  • Box trucks and heavy pickups
  • Rollovers and load shifts
  • I-95 and Highway 17 corridor recovery
  • Fleet and insurance accounts

When it's big, wrong, and blocking the road

When a semi, bus, RV, or box truck goes down, it's a big problem for everyone on that road. We handle rollovers, load shifts, and disabled heavy vehicles on the I-95 and Highway 17 corridors, and we know how to work a scene safely around live traffic. The job takes calm, methodical rigging, not brute force. We've recovered a transit bus, we've seen what these jobs actually take.

For fleets, brokers, and insurance

Commercial recovery comes with paperwork, and we respect that. You get documented recoveries with photos for claims, straight timelines, and a direct line to the owner. A local insurance agency refers all its clients to us, and our billing works the way accounts need it to.

Semi truck towing and recovery

Tractor units and box trucks that quit on I-95 or 17, loaded or empty, we tow semis with freight aboard. Load shifts that need re-working before anything moves. Rollovers uprighted with rigging and patience. Buses and RVs included. Our heavy wrecker handles what standard trucks can't, and drivers and fleet managers get straight answers about the timeline and what the recovery takes. We coordinate with troopers and DOT on scene.

RVs, buses, and motorhomes

Vacation rigs quit too. Class A motorhomes and travel trailers on the way to the coast. Tow points and air systems make these different from cars, and we know the difference. We've even moved RVs with no tires on them. A breakdown shouldn't wreck the trip.

Box trucks and delivery fleets

Box trucks and step vans quit in the middle of routes, usually with freight aboard. We tow the truck and keep the load secure, coordinate with your dispatcher on where the truck and the freight go, and document everything for the claim file. The goal is simple: your route running again tomorrow morning.

Heavy-Duty Recovery Near You in Charleston & Colleton County

Heavy-Duty Recovery calls come in from across Charleston and Colleton County, most often around Walterboro, Jacksonboro, North Charleston. We run to every town below:

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Reviews from Charleston Heavy-Duty Recovery Customers

Brad Watkins★★★★★
Fast, friendly service at a very fair price. Would recommend Mitchell’s towing for anyone in need.
tony buenting★★★★★
Awesome Guy!! Always there in an emergency, and I've had a few but no worries my truck got home safe and sound and quick!!!
Ameilia Rae★★★★★
The kindest human arrived. Fast. Called when he was 10 minutes out. New truck and tow equipment. My car was extra cared for during transport and the ride along was cool and comfy.

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Charleston Heavy-Duty Recovery FAQ

What size vehicles can you recover?

Our heavy wrecker handles semis, buses, RVs, box trucks, and loaded trailers, well past what a standard tow truck can manage. Call with the details and we'll roll the right equipment.

Do you work with fleets and insurance companies?

Yes. A local insurance agency already refers its clients to us, and we handle fleet and commercial recovery. We can bill and document the way your account needs.

Can you recover a rollover?

Yes, uprighting and recovering rolled vehicles is part of heavy recovery. We rig it to bring the vehicle back up and onto the road without making the damage worse.

Do you handle load shifts?

Yes. A shifted load is one of the more common heavy calls we get, and one of the more dangerous to work. We'll stabilize, re-rig, and get the vehicle moving safely.

Can you clear a wrecked truck fast enough to reopen the road?

Our first priority is safety. We work fast, coordinate with first responders on scene, and clear the road as quickly as it can be done safely, no shortcuts that put anyone at risk.

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Call for Heavy-Duty Recovery in Charleston

Call (843) 813-6335 for 24/7 heavy-duty recovery across the Lowcountry.

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