Heavy Duty Towing in Allentown, PA
Rotator, wreckers and air-cushion crews on call around the clock — we clear the scene, protect the load and get your truck to the shop.
Heavy Recovery, Start To Finish
Class 7 and 8 trucks, buses, motorhomes and equipment — towed, recovered or transferred, day or night.
A Recovery Crew Picks Up On The First Ring
Give dispatch the location, the unit and what's loaded. You get an arrival time and a crew plan before we roll.
When It's Big, It's Ours
Granthorne was started by a diesel mechanic who spent too many nights watching light-duty wreckers try to move trucks they weren't built for. Twenty-three years later we run nine heavy wreckers and a 50-ton rotator, and every operator is trained in-house on rigging, weight and scene safety before they lead a recovery. We plan the pull before we make it — which is why loads stay on trailers and frames stay straight.
- Trainedoperators, rigging and weight taught in-house
- Writtenrecovery plan before the first cable goes on
- Lit,coned scenes with arrow boards and light towers
- Fencedyard for tractors and trailers
Built For The Weight
The right truck for the job, sent the first time — with light towers and spill kits on every heavy unit.
50-Ton Rotator
Lifts and rotates from the roadside, so rollovers are uprighted without dragging.
Heavy Wreckers
Nine underlift wreckers rated for loaded tractors and trailers.
Tilt-Deck Trailer
Low-deck hauling for equipment, dead tractors and damaged trailers.
Air Cushions
Gentle uprighting for loaded trailers and tankers.
What Fleet Managers Get
Straight Answers On Time
An honest arrival window, then updates if anything changes on the way.
Load-First Recoveries
We rig to protect the freight as well as the truck — fewer claims, less cleanup.
Photos Of Every Job
Scene, rigging and delivery photos with times, attached to every invoice.
One Monthly Invoice
Fleet accounts get priority dispatch and a single statement.
If Your Truck Is Down On The Highway
Dispatch will walk you through this on the phone.
Get clear of the cab
Stand well off the shoulder, behind the guardrail if there is one.
Set out your triangles
Three reflective triangles behind the unit, if it's safe to walk back.
Note the mile marker
Or the nearest exit and direction — it saves the crew minutes.
Know what's on board
Load type, weight and any hazmat placards on the trailer.
The Lehigh Valley's Freight Corridors
I-78
From the New Jersey line to the Route 22 split, both directions.
US-22
Through Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton.
Northeast Extension
The I-476 corridor north and south of the valley.
Warehouse Parks
Distribution centers and yards across the valley.
City Streets
Center City, the West End, East Side and South Side.
Longer Recoveries
Anywhere in eastern Pennsylvania, quoted by the mile.
Heavy Towing Questions
What counts as heavy-duty towing?
Anything over about 26,000 lb — Class 7 and 8 tractors and trailers, dump trucks, buses, large motorhomes and heavy equipment. Light and medium trucks go on our smaller units.
How much does heavy towing cost?
Heavy towing is priced by the equipment and time the job takes, plus mileage. Dispatch will give you an estimate on the phone before we roll, and fleet accounts get agreed rates in advance.
Can you recover a loaded trailer without unloading it?
Often, yes. With the rotator and air cushions we can upright many loaded trailers intact. When a transfer is safer, we bring forklifts and a replacement trailer.
Do you tow buses and motorhomes?
Yes — school and coach buses and Class A motorhomes, with lift attachments that protect low front ends and air suspension.
Do you offer fleet accounts?
Yes. One number for every unit, priority dispatch, agreed rates and a single monthly invoice with photos and times for each job.
Where do you work?
Allentown and the surrounding valley, including the interstate and turnpike corridors, with longer recoveries quoted by the mile.
Request Recovery
For a truck that's down right now, call (610) 555-0158 — a person answers 24/7. For fleet accounts and scheduled moves, send the details here.
- Visit us2250 Mack Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
- Call us(610) 555-0158
- Email usdispatch@granthornerecovery.com