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We Can Transport Garden Sheds, Boat Trailers, Campers & More

tilt-deck-towingIt’s mid-May and even if temperatures are not what we would like today, looks like they will eventually heat up! If you are planning ahead and are preparing for the summer season, chances are you may need assistance in getting your larger items transported from one location to another. This is where you may require the services of one of our tilt trucks. A tilt truck is a flatbed vehicle that will tow your vehicle or equipment with all of its wheels off the ground, secured to a platform on the back of the truck. Our Tilt Deck  and Trailer has the capability to transport all types of equipment and items and aren’t limited to just automotive vehicles. Tilt trucks are great for carrying items such as garden sheds, boat trailers, golf carts, campers, swings, utility sheds or other large objects.

We can transport your item within Winnipeg or we even offer long-distance towing. Best to contact us so we can discuss the details and provide you with a quote.

Our tilt truck fleet consists of 17 standard units for loads up to 10,000 lbs (21 foot deck), 1 heavy-duty unit for loads up to 30,000 lbs (26 foot deck) and 2 units capable of 15,000 lbs. Ground and dock loading is available.

Let us know if you are in need of our Tilt Truck services. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dr. Hook’s Tilt Truck Division – Big or Small, We Move ‘Em All

tilt-truckAs part of our ongoing efforts to become the towing company of choice, we’ve equipped our fleet with 19 tilt trucks. A Tilt truck has a bed that can be extended and lowered, so that the load can be pulled up with a winch and secured.

When you tow a vehicle conventionally, two of it’s wheels are on the ground, or at best supported by a small dolly. This can cause wear and tear to the vehicle being towed, and leave it vulnerable to damage caused by road hazards.

Not every vehicle is capable of being towed conventionally. Modern all-wheel drive vehicles are particularly susceptible to damage from “wheels down” towing methods. When one end of a vehicle is raised, the angle at which the other wheels contact the roadway is not always optimal for the car, and damage may result.

A tilt truck is a flatbed vehicle that will tow your car with all of its wheels off the ground, secured to a platform on the back of the truck. As a result, your car “floats” on the truck, several feet above the road.

Tilt trucks are perfect for long-distance towing, moving of derelict vehicles, cars under restoration, and vehicles that are just too valuable to make the journey under their own power. And our trucks aren’t limited to automotive cargo, either. We can carry motorcycles, ATVs, and even things without wheels – if it fits on the platform, it can be moved – think about a completely assembled garden shed, swing set, or other large object that’s impractical to move any other way.

To get the services of one of our tilt trucks or for towing & recovery needs, call us 24 hours a day Toll Free 1-800-561-4665. We have 18 units capable of handling loads up to 21 feet long and 10,000 pounds, and one heavy-duty unit that can carry 25,000-pound loads up to 26 feet in length.