Joshua Acosta 
Bring on the horror! Not every day do we get a quick and easy rollover. We love rolling up to scenes that scare us a bit. The bigger, the better means we get to tackle something exciting. From fire, rain, and hillsides, we’ve compiled Pepe’s scariest recoveries that are bound to send a chill down your spine.
There is never a point in time when Los Angeles is not under construction. New freeway bridges and off-ramps, constant development, new homes, big or small LA is a constant work in progress. With all this constant construction and the need for heavy materials and machinery, there’s bound to be a need for a lift. Whether that be a rollover, winch-out, or simply just transporting large equipment to and from, you’re going to need a heavy-duty tow specialist for the job. Enter Pepe’s Towing. Read more to see what it takes to tackle construction and machine lift towing in Los Angeles.
The heat is on and temperatures are rapidly rising here in Los Angeles! This year has brought some of the hottest temperatures to Los Angeles County, and its surrounding areas, and it hasn’t been easy on anyone, especially semi-truck and big rig drivers. The last thing you want is for your truck to overheat on route to a delivery. Among other dangers, being stranded on the side of the road and even long-term damage to your rig are just part of why semi-trucks overheat. It’s imperative as a truck driver to take extra precautions and maintenance to ensure the safety of you and your truck on the road.
Can’t escape the triple-digit heat? Find out the most common reasons why your Semi-Truck is overheating in this month’s blog.
When you think about calling for a tow, your mind probably goes straight to a broken-down car or a flat tire. However, in the towing industry, there are a number of reasons to call a tow company. And choosing the right one to handle the job is crucial when you are in a bind. Every towing company can handle roadside assistance, but not every company is equipped to handle heavy-duty towing jobs like recovery towing.
So what is recovery towing exactly? Recovery towing involves saving a vehicle that has gone off-road and needs special equipment to retrieve. A situation involving recovery requires higher levels of expertise, proper equipment, and oftentimes creativity to properly retrieve the vehicle without causing further damage.
Summer is fast approaching! That means it’s time to pack up the trailer, strap in and head off on a much-needed road trip. Before you go, we want to make sure you get to your favorite nature spot safely. Here are a few RV towing tips before you hit the road.
From lifting to towing, to transporting, there is no uni-sex version of tow trucks here! For instance, a tow truck lifting a passenger car is not the same truck you would use for towing bigger loads like an airplane. Trucks used for rollovers and recoveries are even more complex. In our last blog, we brought you back to the creation of the first tow truck. Now, we can dive deeper into why there are so many different types of tow trucks. Keep reading to find out what makes every tow truck unique and what they are designed for in this month’s blog.
Where would we be if it weren’t for the tow truck? Probably still stuck in that mud pit off the side of the road. After more than 40 years in the towing industry, we decided it was time to take it all the way back to the beginning time. Who created the first tow truck? How was it made? And why? Find out how one invention was created and the industry of saving us from ever being stranded ever again right here!
Time to strap in everyone! As we covered in our last blog, towing can be a pretty dangerous profession. With an added level of danger, there has to be an equal amount of safety protocols to protect us on every job, no matter how small. Like any heavy-duty towing company, our crew operates with precision on a regular basis and safety is our highest priority. Just how safe do you ask? Take a look at our heavy-duty towing checklist to find out for yourself.
Sometimes towing can feel like a scene out of Mission Impossible, except I don’t think Tom Cruise can save us from the dangers of heavy-duty towing. Jumpstarting your battery or helping with a flat tire is not all tow truck drivers do. It takes someone who is a great multitasker, clever, strong, and incredibly focused person to be a heavy-duty tow truck operator. And on top of all this, you have to be willing to take a lot of risks to get the toughest jobs done. Even though it may not seem like it, heavy-duty towing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. But what makes towing such a tough profession to pursue?
One of the best parts of this job is the unpredictability of each day. Every day is a different day and we love it. We never really know just how normal or unexpected the calls for the day will be, and during our 40+ years on the job, we’ve had our fair share of surprises. Sometimes these surprises bring with them a big mess, but no job is too messy for Pepe’s Towing. Looking back over this past year, we’ve handled a number of messy towing recoveries. Here are a few that made our messiest recovery list.