Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Heavy Duty Towing Partner in Portland
Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul has been a fixture in the heavy towing community since 1946. We operate with professionalism, urgency, and respect for clients' equipment, maintaining a modern fleet to ensure cutting-edge service. Our certified recovery team collaborates with local emergency services for complex operations, while our CDL-certified drivers specialize in heavy equipment transport. With 24/7 availability and GPS-tracked vehicles, we guarantee rapid response and transparent communication throughout every towing or recovery process. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through WreckMaster certifications, OSHA compliance, and a passion for delivering 5-star service. 
Services
Heavy Duty Towing
Heavy Equipment Hauling
24/7 Emergency Towing
Crane Service
Incident Management
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- 24/7 availability with immediate response times
- WreckMaster-certified recovery specialists
- 75+ years of industry experience
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Modern fleet with GPS tracking
Associations and certifications
- WreckMaster Certified
- OSHA Compliant
Services
Heavy Duty Towing
Specialized towing for semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and heavy commercial vehicles. Our certified operators use state-of-the-art equipment to handle complex roadside emergencies. With 24/7 availability and GPS-tracked vehicles, we guarantee rapid response times for Portland's commercial transportation sector.
Heavy Equipment Hauling
Transportation of construction machinery, industrial equipment, and oversized loads. Our fleet includes specialized trailers for items ranging from 2,000 to 80,000 lbs. Certified operators ensure safe handling of excavators, bulldozers, and specialized machinery across Oregon and Washington.
Crane Service
Rotator crane services for tight spaces and heavy lifting operations. Capable of HVAC hoisting, construction material placement, and overturned trailer recovery. Our certified operators perform meticulous safety checks before each job to ensure precision execution.
Incident Management
Comprehensive site management for major accidents involving commercial vehicles. Our certified team handles complex recoveries including cliff rescues, underwater recoveries, and rollover incidents. We collaborate with local emergency services for coordinated response operations.
Cargo Services
24/7 cargo handling and load transfer solutions for commercial truckers. Services include load rebalancing, pallet jack assistance, and forklift operations up to 30,000 lbs. Certified operators ensure minimal downtime for time-sensitive freight operations.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 towing services?
Yes, our in-house dispatch team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with GPS-tracked vehicles ready for immediate response.
What areas do you service?
We cover Portland Metro, Vancouver, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and surrounding areas in Oregon and Washington, including Cascade Locks and Hood River.
Are your operators certified?
All drivers are CDL-certified and WreckMaster-trained, with many holding rotator class certifications and OSHA compliance training.
What types of equipment can you haul?
We transport construction equipment from 2,000 to 80,000 lbs including excavators, bulldozers, and specialized machinery using our specialized trailers.
Do you handle emergency recoveries?
Yes, our certified recovery team handles complex situations including cliff recoveries, underwater incidents, and rollover accidents with specialized equipment.
Can you assist with cargo load shifts?
Our 24/7 cargo service team handles load transfers, pallet jack operations, and forklift services up to 30,000 lbs to minimize downtime.
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