How the Department of Transport & VicRoads Keep Heavy Truck Recoveries Safe on Melbourne Roads
When Red Tow responds to a broken-down truck, bogged trailer, or heavy-vehicle casualty on a Melbourne freeway, our biggest challenge isn’t always the recovery itself — it’s the danger created by high-speed traffic. Cars and trucks often pass within a metre of our operators at 80–100km/h. Working on a live freeway shoulder without protection is […]
Heavy Machinery Recovery: 17-Tonne Knuckle Boom Winched Out by Red Tow’s Mack Titan
When heavy construction equipment gets stuck, time, safety, and technique matter. Recently, Red Tow was called to recover a 17-tonne knuckle boom mobile platform that had slipped into a deep roadside ditch during a morning delivery. The operator had attempted to unload on the shoulder of the road to keep traffic flowing, but the soft ground gave […]
HC / MC Driver Wanted. Permanent-Casual position suitable for a Mature Driver
HC Driver with Crane & SuperTilt Experience – Permanent Casual Position Red Tow is expanding and looking for a skilled HC or MC Driver (Manual Gearbox) to join our Melbourne-based team.This isn’t your typical repetitive driving job — it’s an exciting and varied hands-on role involving truck-mounted cranes, SuperTilt trailers, sideloaders, and container transport across Victoria. About the Role You’ll operate […]
Red Tow Case Study – Complex 40ft Container Lift with the Argosy Crane Truck
When a site has no sideloader access, moving or positioning a 40ft container becomes a serious logistical challenge. These containers are large, heavy, and typically require specialised lifting gear. This case study highlights how Red Tow handled exactly that — a complex container relocation job that most operators in the industry would turn down. The Challenge Our client […]
One-Step Container Unload & Delivery – Prefabricated Building Parts from Slovenia
Efficient freight handling isn’t just about moving cargo; it’s about doing it safely, quickly, and without unnecessary handling. In this recent project, Red Tow demonstrated how our towing and container divisions work together to complete a complex operation in a single, seamless move. Our client had imported a 40ft container from Slovenia filled with prefabricated building components. The cargo was carefully packed […]
Damaged Sideloader and Trailer Relocations from Auctions – Why Only Certified Heavy Tow Operators Can Do the Job
When heavy transport equipment such as a sideloader, semi-trailer, or prime mover is sold through an auction yard in a damaged or non-operational condition, it can’t be simply hooked up and towed away by a regular truck. These are classed as salvage assets — and their removal requires the expertise, accreditation, and insurance of a licensed heavy towing operator. At Red Tow, […]
Stolen and Damaged Rigid Truck Recovery – Red Tow’s Mack Titan in Action
When a stolen rigid truck was located abandoned and damaged just a few suburbs away from its original site, the owner contacted Red Tow to handle the recovery. The vehicle was non-drivable and required specialist towing equipment to return it safely without causing further damage. Our team deployed the Mack Titan heavy underlift tow truck, which is purpose-built for heavy vehicle recovery […]
Building Another Heavy Tow Truck – Freightliner Argosy 8×4 with PM40 Crane
At Red Tow, we’re always investing in the next generation of heavy recovery equipment — and our latest build is proof of that commitment. This new project is all about creating a second 8×4 Freightliner Argosy Prime Mover fitted with a PM 40-tonne-metre crane and full towing capability. Duplicating Our Proven Heavy Tow Setup Our […]
A Guide for Truck Drivers: What to Do in Case of a Breakdown
Breakdowns are part of life on the road, and for truck drivers in Melbourne and across Victoria, they can happen at the worst possible time. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a prime mover, semi-trailer, tipper, or heavy rigid, knowing exactly what to do in the event of a breakdown can save you time, money, […]
HC Driver Wanted – Join Red Tow & Container Solutions (Sunshine VIC)
We’re hiring! Red Tow and Container Solutions are looking for a Mature, Fit HC Driver to join our team at our Sunshine VIC depot. This is a Permanent Casual position with varied, hands-on work — not routine linehaul. Every day brings new challenges. Requirements: What You’ll Be Operating: Work Details: Why Work With Us? We’re not a routine fleet — we take on diverse […]