How To Handle a Vehicle Breakdown in Wooster

A woman is smiling because she has been assisted in a vehicle breakdown situation.

Experiencing a vehicle breakdown can be a stressful and potentially dangerous situation, especially if it occurs while driving on a highway, or a rural roadway at night in Wayne County. Knowing how to handle a breakdown safely can help protect both yourself and other motorists on the road. Many towing companies (especially in Wooster) will […]

What is Light Duty Towing?

An extensible steel wheel-lift towing yok, on a light duty tow truck, is fitted under the front wheels of a disabled vehicle so it can be towed away.

Light duty towing involves the transport of passenger vehicles and other small vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, small trailers, and light trucks. This type of towing is most common for everyday breakdowns, vehicle malfunctions, accidents, or for vehicles that are illegally parked. Light Duty Towing in Wooster, Ohio Light duty towing is very common in Wooster, […]

What is Medium Duty Towing?

Medium-duty towing is a specialized service for handling vehicles that are too large for light-duty tow trucks but not massive enough for heavy-duty towing. We’d like to explain this service and clarify the scope of medium-duty towing available from us in Wooster, Ohio. Vehicles in the Medium-Duty Class Medium-duty towing caters to a specific range […]

What is Load Rigging?

Load rigging expertise is used to secure heavy oversize loads like industrial equipment on the back of this trailer leaving Wooster, Ohio

Load rigging, also known as simply “rigging” is a critical service for various industries requiring the movement and shipment of heavy objects. This detailed overview provides insights into our approach and the technical aspects of load rigging in Wooster, Ohio. What to know about Load Rigging In Wooster and the wider area of Wayne County, […]

What is Roadside Assistance?

An expert towing technician and a flatbed truck in Wooster, Ohio

Big Reds Towing is known for being the most professional and courteous roadside assistance company in Wooster, Ohio.  It’s something we work hard at and we strive to maintain our reputation at all times, on every call.  Here’s what you can expect from us in terms of roadside assistance. Roadside Assistance Services we offer: Towing […]

What is Winching?

A tow truck with a winch is winching a car out of a ditch pm a snowy day in Wooster, Ohio

Winching, or winch-out service, is an essential aspect of towing, particularly valuable in Wooster and the surrounding counties of Ashland, Holmes, and Wayne. This service is crucial for vehicles that are stuck, immobilized, or unable to move under their own power, whether due to off-road mishaps or urban entanglements in mud, snow, sand, or other […]

What is Off-Road Recovery?

This small bulldozer pulling a utility truck out of a rut in a field is a great example of what off-road recovery is.

Off-road recovery entails rescuing vehicles trapped or immobilized in challenging off-road conditions, a scenario not uncommon in the farms, fields and woods surrounding Wooster, Ohio. From the adventurous trails in the outskirts to the narrow country roads that can turn treacherous with mud, sand, or snow, off-road recovery is an indispensable service for off-road enthusiasts […]

What is Flatbed Towing?

A car being transported on a flatbed towing truck

Flatbed towing, also known as rollback towing, is a method of transporting vehicles using a specialized truck equipped with a flatbed or platform that can be tilted and lowered to the ground. This type of towing is widely used for various purposes, including transporting disabled vehicles, relocating exotic or high-end cars, and recovering vehicles involved […]

What is Wheel-Lift Towing?

An extensible steel wheel-lift towing yok, on a light duty tow truck, is fitted under the front wheels of a disabled vehicle so it can be towed away.

Wheel-lift towing is a common towing method utilized by every towing company in Wooster, including ours.  This method employs a hydraulic lift system and a yoke to elevate the front or rear wheels of a vehicle off the ground, allowing the other set of wheels to remain in contact with the road. Wheel lift towing […]