Blog | Doug Yates Towing

BLOG

Heavy Duty Towing: The Fleet You Need From Doug Yates

At Doug Yates Towing & Recovery, we are committed to delivering reliable heavy equipment hauling and heavy duty towing services in Chattanooga and surrounding cities. Our expertise in equipment hauling and our state-of-the-art fleet allow us to tackle the toughest challenges in the industry. Whether it’s transporting construction machinery or recovering overturned vehicles, our team is trained to handle it all. Here, Doug Yates Towing & Recovery will take you behind the scenes to explore the advanced equipment and specialized services that set us apart as industry leaders.


Our Heavy Duty Towing Fleet: Power Meets Precision

When it comes to heavy equipment hauling and heavy duty towing, having the right fleet is important. At Doug Yates Towing & Recovery, we invest in the top machinery to ensure every job is handled with precision, safety, and efficiency. Here’s a closer look at a few of the specialized vehicles that power our operations:

Recovery Rotators: Mastering Complex Recoveries

Our recovery rotators are at the center of our heavy duty recovery operations. These trucks are designed to lift, pull, and recover the heaviest loads with precision. They are essential for managing complex scenarios, including overturned vehicles, construction equipment, and other heavy duty recoveries. Our fleet includes:

  • Peterbilt Twin Steer 75 Ton Rotator: The flagship of our fleet, this rotator is a powerhouse known for its exceptional lifting capacity and maneuverability. Its twin-steer design enhances stability, making it ideal for the most challenging recovery tasks.
  • Kenworth W-900 Rotator: A modern marvel, this rotator boasts advanced technology paired with robust performance, ensuring efficiency in heavy duty recoveries.
  • Kenworth T880 Rotator: Renowned for its reliability, this rotator is essential for handling complex recoveries quickly and safely.

These recovery rotators allow us to provide heavy duty towing services with unparalleled precision, even in the most challenging situations.

Heavy Haulers: Transporting The Unmovable

Transporting heavy machinery and oversized loads requires more than just power—it requires specialized heavy haulers built for the job. At Doug Yates Towing & Recovery, our heavy haulers are designed to safely and efficiently transport a wide variety of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, and industrial machinery. Some of our fleet includes:

  • Kenworth W900 Tractor: Known for its power and durability, this tractor is perfect for long-distance heavy hauling, ensuring equipment arrives safely and on time.
  • International Lonestar Sfa Tractor: Combining style with strength, this heavy hauler is built to handle substantial loads while maintaining stability and safety on the road.
  • Kenworth W900L Tractor: A reliable workhorse, this tractor can tackle even the most demanding equipment hauling tasks with ease.

Our heavy haulers are the backbone of our heavy equipment hauling services, allowing us to transport large machinery safely and efficiently across different terrains and distances.

Response Trucks & Rollbacks: Versatility & Speed

In addition to heavy haulers and recovery rotators, our fleet includes versatile response trucks and rollbacks, designed for quick response and efficient towing. These vehicles are essential for situations requiring flexible towing solutions. Our fleet includes:

  • Kenworth T440 Rollback: Ideal for vehicles and equipment requiring a flatbed, this rollback ensures safe and secure transport.
  • Dodge 5500 Wrecker: A simple yet powerful option, this wrecker is perfect for light-duty to medium-duty towing scenarios.
  • KW T270 Rollback: Equipped with modern features, this rollback combines reliability with performance, making it a versatile addition to our fleet.

These vehicles enhance our ability to respond quickly and efficiently to diverse towing needs, ensuring that we can provide comprehensive hauling services to our customers.

Expertise In Heavy Equipment Hauling

At Doug Yates Towing & Recovery, we specialize in heavy equipment hauling, catering to the unique needs of rental and construction companies. We understand the challenges of transporting large, heavy, and often delicate machinery. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive approach to ensure safe and efficient transport from start to finish.

Our Heavy Equipment Hauling Services Include:

  • Air Cushion Lifting: Utilizing air cushion technology, we lift heavy equipment with minimal risk of damage, ensuring safe recovery and transport.
  • Uprighting Services: Returning overturned vehicles or machinery to their upright position minimizes further damage and downtime.
  • Overturned Vehicle Recovery: We recover overturned vehicles efficiently and safely, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Bulldozer Transport: From construction sites to equipment yards, we safely transport bulldozers and other large machinery.
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Hauling: We transport a wide range of heavy duty equipment, including excavators, loaders, and cranes.

Our trained team ensures that each piece of equipment is handled with care, from loading to transport and unloading. Our specialized approach to equipment hauling guarantees safety, efficiency, and peace of mind for our clients.

Safety & Efficiency: Our Top Priorities

Safety is very important to us at Doug Yates Towing & Recovery. Our fleet is maintained to ensure top performance, and our operators undergo professional training to adhere to the highest safety standards. We understand that time is critical, especially in heavy duty towing and equipment hauling scenarios. That’s why we strive to provide reliable, superior service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our goal is to minimize downtime and get you back on the road as quickly and safely as possible.

Serving the Greater Chattanooga Area and Beyond

With six strategically located service centers, we proudly serve the Greater Chattanooga area, including:

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Cleveland, TN
  • Jasper, TN
  • Dalton, GA
  • Ringgold, GA
  • Trenton, GA

Our extensive reach ensures that we can respond promptly to any heavy duty towing or equipment hauling needs, no matter where you are. Whether it’s a construction site or a roadside recovery, our team is ready to assist.

Why Choose Doug Yates Towing & Recovery?

Choosing the right towing and hauling partner can make all the difference. Here’s why Doug Yates Towing & Recovery is the top choice:

  • 24/7 Availability: We are available around the clock to provide reliable towing and hauling services when you need them most.
  • World-Class Fleet: Our fleet is equipped with the latest technology and maintained to the highest standards, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • One-Call Solution: We provide a seamless “one call” solution with quick response times, quality service, and professional technicians.
  • Commitment to Excellence: Our reputation as “The Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery Professionals” is built on years of dedicated service and a commitment to excellence.
heavy duty towing

Contact Us Today!

For all your heavy equipment hauling, heavy duty towing, and hauling service needs, trust the experts at Doug Yates Towing & Recovery. Our trained, professional team and state-of-the-art fleet are ready to tackle any situation, ensuring your equipment is transported safely and efficiently. Give us a call today to learn more!

Scroll to Top