Keep It Centered: Load Balance Tips Every Trucker Should Know
Staying Balanced from Mile One A balanced load protects your freight and your entire operation. That’s something we’ve learned after countless I-355 load shift correction calls where one small oversight turned into a major heavy towing operation. The road doesn’t care if you’re hauling steel beams or pallets of bottled water. If that weight shifts, […]
From Dusk till Dawn: Towing After Dark
No Sun, No Problem Once the sun dips below the horizon, everything changes. Roads feel quieter, visibility shrinks, and a sense of unpredictability settles in. That’s when our towing and roadside assistance night shift really starts. We’re not just out there moving cars, we’re answering calls that can’t wait until morning. And when someone needs Lockport […]
Moving Your Car Long Distance? Here’s What to Expect
When Your Car Can’t Make the Trip—We Can Most people think towing is only about getting a broken-down car a few miles to the nearest repair shop. But sometimes, the destination is hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Maybe you’re relocating. Maybe your classic car needs to get to a show. Or maybe your […]
Towing Your Car Yourself? Think Again
One Rope, Two Cars, Big Problems Most of us have seen someone try to tow a car with a rope, a buddy’s pickup, or maybe even a chain. Maybe you’ve even considered it yourself. After all, it seems like a good way to save a little money or avoid waiting for help. But before you […]
Beat High Gas Prices with These Money-Saving Tips
Easy Ways to Cut Fuel Costs Gas prices seem to fluctuate without warning, leaving many of us searching for ways to cut costs. Whether we drive daily for work or just need to keep our personal vehicles fueled up, the cost of gas adds up fast. While we can’t control fuel prices, we can make […]
Off-Road Recovery: Between a Ditch and a Hard Place
Retrieving Cars and Trucks from Impossible Situations Most people think of towing as a simple process—hook up a car and haul it to the nearest shop. But sometimes, the job takes us far off the pavement, where the terrain is unpredictable and the challenges are far greater. Then it’s time for our Gardner off-road recovery service. The […]
How to Keep Your Car Running During Freezing Temperatures
For Frosty Roads Ahead When the cold sets in, we all know how tricky it can be to keep vehicles running smoothly. At O’Hare, our towing operators have encountered countless roadside challenges when freezing temperatures push cars to their limits. The good news is, with some preparation and the right know-how, you can prevent breakdowns and […]
Heavy Towing During Winter
Big Rig Rescue in Ice and Snow Winter is no small feat for anyone traveling. For us, tackling I-55 heavy towing in winter means dealing with ice-covered roads, heavy snowfall, and freezing winds that create dangerous and unpredictable conditions. Vehicles, especially large trucks, often need immediate recovery assistance to avoid long backups and maintain traffic […]
Junk Car Removal: Simple Steps to Take Back Space
Rust in Peace Junk cars may seem harmless, but they bring more trouble than meets the eye. They take up space that could be put to better use, cluttering driveways, streets, and empty lots. Their rusting frames and shattered glass make them more than just ugly—they’re a liability. These broken down vehicles silently leak toxic […]
What’s the Difference Between Towing and Recovery?
From Breakdowns to Pileups When a vehicle breaks down or crashes, the solution isn’t always as simple as hooking it to a tow truck. Towing moves cars that can’t drive, but recovery is a whole different challenge. It’s for situations where vehicles are overturned, trapped in ditches, or blocking lanes after an accident. On busy […]