Towing trucks backwards is fine you don't have to drop the driveshaft. Also you have every opportunity to use the tractors you have in you fleet. Please remember to make sure if you have any cab extenders to make sure to use ratchet straps to secure them. This is especially true if you run a Volvo. This is a voice of experience coming at you driver 👍👍
This sounds like a valuable tip. I’m not familiar w the details yet, definitely need a checklist and Phone support from a mechanic familiar with a range of trucks, can’t expect a tow driver in the field to know everything.
I’m wondering if these are practical to use for breakdown on busy roads. Turning around would require police assistance to turn around. In my city, (Brisbane/Australia) e de ady towing seem to have a monopoly with their heavy duty tow trucks. They just back up and lift the steering axle and move the semi w trailer to get broken down trucks off busy roads. Fast and easy. I can see a huge value for this in smaller towns and remote areas where the frequency of breakdowns is less. Or for small fleets keeping their operating costs down
After using the Pro-Tote 8 Elite, I have pulled several Semi tractors from the rear and have yet to use the additional brakes provided with the unit.Once you operate the unit (based on road conditions and weather factors) you will have a better feel of each individual situation. It is not the law to use the airlines, but they will help to slow you a whole lot quicker in a hazardous situation.
I can't remember the brand, but I have used a 5th wheel boom for a trucking co. It ran off jumper cables. Had no brake attachment. I ran it in 3 states. My baine was locking the steering from wandering. This was 20 odd years ago as well. Is this rated to pull a truck from the front.
Sorry, must have missed your comment 9 month ago. Towing Wheel Dollies are rated up to 18,000 lbs. Casters are only rated at 10mph. I've gone faster, but that would be unofficial. Just landed a major contract with a Semi-Truck OEM. So no, not a joke
