Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery in Buffalo, NY
When a semi-truck, bus, or other commercial vehicle breaks down, you need a towing team built for the job. Moss Heavy Duty Towing provides reliable heavy duty towing across Erie County — from I-90 and I-190 to Route 33 and the Peace Bridge border crossing. Our team combines modern heavy-duty tow trucks with hands-on experience to get big vehicles moved safely, without further damage.
What We Tow & Recover
Heavy duty towing requires different equipment and expertise than towing a passenger car — the size, weight, and structure of commercial vehicles demand a specialized approach. We provide heavy duty towing for:
- Semi-trucks & tractor-trailers — including cab-only tows, full rig recovery, and detached trailer transport.
- Buses — municipal, charter, and commercial buses.
- Box trucks — delivery and freight vehicles of all sizes.
- Dump trucks — construction and municipal fleet vehicles.
- Trailers — flatbeds, enclosed trailers, and other towable equipment.
- Other large commercial vehicles — if it’s heavy and it’s stuck, there’s a good chance we can move it.
No two heavy duty calls look exactly the same. Whether it’s a blown tire on a fully loaded trailer, an engine failure on the interstate, or a vehicle that’s simply too large for a standard tow truck, we assess the situation and bring the right setup to handle it.
How Our Heavy Duty Towing Works
When you call, we start by getting a clear picture of your situation — vehicle type, location, and what happened. That helps us dispatch the right truck and crew the first time, rather than sending equipment that isn’t suited to the job. Once on-site, our operators evaluate the safest way to move your vehicle, whether that means a straightforward tow or a more involved recovery. Throughout the process, our priority is protecting your vehicle, your cargo, and everyone on the road around you.
Recovery Support When You Need It
Some heavy duty tows come with added complications beyond a standard breakdown. When they do, our team is equipped to handle:
- Rollover Recovery: When a truck or trailer has rolled onto its side, we work carefully to upright and recover it without causing additional structural or cargo damage.
- Jackknife Recovery: A jackknifed tractor-trailer can block lanes and create hazards fast. We work efficiently to untangle and recover the rig, whether it’s on a highway, ramp, or side street.
- Winch-Outs: Vehicles stuck in ditches, mud, snow, or off-road conditions need controlled, gradual recovery to avoid further damage — that’s what our winch-out service is built for.
Built for Big Jobs
Towing a semi or bus isn’t a scaled-up version of towing a car — it requires different rigging, different weight distribution knowledge, and operators who are comfortable working around high-traffic, high-stakes situations. Our team is experienced working along busy corridors like I-90 and I-190, where clearing a scene quickly matters not just for you, but for the traffic flow and safety of everyone else on the road.
Where We Operate
We respond to heavy duty towing calls throughout Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, West Seneca, Lackawanna, and Niagara Falls, as well as the Peace Bridge border area — day and night, whenever the call comes in. From interstate breakdowns to incidents on local routes, our team is ready to respond across Erie County.
FAQ
What vehicles do you provide heavy duty towing for?
We tow semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, box trucks, dump trucks, trailers, and other large commercial vehicles across Erie County.
How is heavy duty towing different from regular towing?
Heavy duty towing uses specialized trucks and techniques built to safely move large commercial vehicles — loads that standard tow trucks aren’t equipped to handle.
What should I do if my semi breaks down on the highway?
Move to the shoulder if possible, turn on hazard lights, and call us right away. We’ll ask a few quick questions about your location and situation so we can dispatch the right equipment.
Can you recover a rolled-over or jackknifed truck?
Yes. Rollover and jackknife recovery are both services we handle as part of heavy duty towing.
Do you tow trailers separately from the truck?
Yes, we can tow trailers on their own when needed, separate from the cab or tractor unit.
Do you respond to heavy duty calls outside of Buffalo city limits?
Yes, we cover Erie County broadly, including Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, West Seneca, Lackawanna, and Niagara Falls.
Moss Heavy Duty Towing
Location: Buffalo, NY 14202