When a Semi Trailer spills its load across the Alberta highway, every minute counts. The longer cargo remains on the road, the more traffic backs up and hazards increase. This is why we treat cargo recovery as a race against the clock. We do not wait for the dust to settle; we act immediately.
A cargo spill is a serious safety threat, from loose cargo, industrial materials, perishables, to debris, all can endanger other vehicles and block lanes. Combined with fuel leaks and trailer damage, these situations demand urgent intervention.
Our team responds to Hi-way recovery scenes with strategy and the necessary equipment. We arrive ready to assess, stabilize, and act.
Our priority is to:
- Protect the public.
- Salvage as much cargo as possible.
Whether we are repacking pallets of groceries or containing hundreds of gallons of spilled liquid, we work quickly and efficiently.
We coordinate closely with the RCMP and Road maintenance teams like Volker Stevin, Main Road and Carmack to clear lanes safely and reopen roads. Delays are not an option, and our staff is trained to resolve problems without escalating the situation.
When Cargo Recovery and Semi Trailer Cargo Shifts it is Time-Sensitive
The stakes are high during a Hi-way recovery due to:
- Traffic Congestion: Traffic builds rapidly on major corridors, increasing the risk of secondary accidents.
- Cargo Integrity: Unsecured loads can spoil, spill, or scatter.
- Supply Chain Impact: Delays affect time-sensitive freight.
- Environmental Factors: Weather and daylight conditions can shrink recovery windows.
Shifted cargo can be just as dangerous as a spill.
An unbalanced load makes a trailer unsafe to move. We handle these situations with precision, utilizing forklifts and load-securement gear to restack and rebalance freight, ensuring the trailer is roadworthy before it returns to the highway.
Specialized Tools for Fast Recovery
To keep Alberta’s Hi-ways moving, we utilize:
- Skid Steers and Forklifts: For heavy lifting in tight spaces.
- Flatbed Trailers: To haul damaged cargo or spills.
- Containment Kits: For liquid and hazmat cleanup.
- Restacking Gear: Straps, tarps, and pallets to repack cargo on-site.
- Heavy Duty Towing Rigs- For Towing Tractors and Trailers
At A-1 Towing Inc, we treat cargo recovery as a top priority. Our crews are trained to handle urgent recoveries, cargo shifts, and complex cleanups with speed and precision. From load transfers to hazmat containment, we are on-call and ready to move.