Icy Intervention
Last week, we received an urgent call that required immediate action. A driver had unhooked from his trailer to put tire chains on, but the trailer slid off the road due to very icy road conditions. The driver could not get back underneath the trailer. We needed to pull the tractor back under the trailer and then pull both out of the ditch. This incident occurred on I-80, west of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Despite the difficult weather conditions, we dispatched one of our tow trucks, ready to tackle this I-80 ditch pull out .
The first step was to reconnect the tractor to the trailer. Given the icy conditions, the operator took extra precautions to ensure everything was secure and safe. The trailer had slid off the road after the driver detached from it to install tire chains. Our operator carefully maneuvered the 30-ton tow truck to pull the tractor back under the trailer.
Once the tractor was securely reconnected to the trailer, the next step was to pull both vehicles out of the ditch. The operator used the tow truck’s powerful winch and other equipment to gradually and safely pull the trailer and tractor back onto the road. The entire operation took about 2.5 hours from start to finish. Despite the adverse weather conditions, including fog, snow, and ice, our operator got the job done.
From Ditch to Road: I-80 Ditch Pull Out
Emergency Call
We received an emergency call for an I-80 ditch pull out. A driver had unhooked from his trailer to put tire chains on, and the trailer slid off the road due to icy conditions. The driver couldn’t get back underneath the trailer. Our team at Rocky Mountain Towing and Recovery had to respond quickly to pull the tractor back under the trailer and then pull both out of the ditch. This incident happened on I-80, west of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Deploying the 30-Ton Tow Truck
For this I-80 ditch pull out, we dispatched one of our operators with a 30-ton tow truck. The nearest highway, I-80, provided easy access to the job site. Our operator’s task was to handle the recovery despite the challenging conditions, including low visibility due to fog and a lot of snow and ice on the ground.
Assessing and Planning the Recovery
Upon arriving at the scene, our operator assessed the situation and developed a recovery plan. The first step was to reconnect the tractor to the trailer. The operator took extra precautions due to the icy conditions. The trailer had slid off the road after the driver detached it to put on tire chains. Our operator carefully used the 30-ton tow truck to pull the tractor back under the trailer.
Safely Pulling the Tractor and Trailer Out
Once the tractor was securely connected to the trailer, the next step was to pull both vehicles out of the ditch. The operator used the tow truck’s powerful winch and other equipment to gradually and safely pull the trailer and tractor back onto the road. Despite the fog, snow, and ice, the operation was completed efficiently and safely.
From Frost to Freedom
The entire I-80 ditch pull out operation took 2.5 hours from start to finish. Despite the challenges of icy conditions and low visibility, the job was completed successfully. The trailer and tractor were safely pulled out of the ditch and back onto the road, allowing the driver to continue his journey.
Rocky Mountain Towing and Recovery: Always Pulling Through
You can always count on our operators to get the job done right. At Rocky Mountain Towing and Recovery, we routinely handle challenging recoveries. Whether it’s an I-80 ditch pull out or any other towing and recovery task.