In this video, Red Tow undertakes a challenging heavy salvage relocation involving a severely damaged semi trailer, transported from Pickles Auctions in Tullamarine to Marnoo, Victoria, a rural town located beyond St Arnaud. This recovery highlights the level of planning, experience, and specialised equipment required when dealing with major accident-damaged transport assets.
The semi trailer had sustained extensive damage following a rear-end collision with another truck. As a result of the impact, all three axles and tyres were rendered unroadworthy, making conventional forward towing impossible. Moving a trailer in this condition presents serious safety and structural risks if not handled correctly, particularly over long regional distances.
Due to the severity of the damage, Red Tow implemented a specialised reverse tow recovery method. Our operators installed a bogie dolly under the king pin, ensuring the front of the trailer was properly supported and stabilised. Once fully secured, the trailer was then connected using our heavy-duty underlift attachment and towed in reverse. This method allowed us to safely control the load, minimise stress on the damaged axles, and prevent further structural deterioration during transport.
Reverse towing damaged trailers is a complex operation that requires precise weight management, correct attachment points, and experienced operators. Every stage of this relocation was carefully planned to ensure compliance with safety requirements while protecting the salvage asset throughout the journey from Melbourne to regional Victoria.
This recovery is one of many heavy salvage and accident recovery operations completed by Red Tow. Our team regularly handles complex jobs involving burnt-out trailers, rollover recoveries, major accident damage, and unroadworthy heavy vehicles. Each recovery requires a tailored approach, utilising specialist equipment such as bogie dollies, underlift systems, and heavy recovery trucks capable of handling extreme conditions.
Red Tow provides professional heavy vehicle towing, accident recovery, and salvage asset relocations across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Whether the job involves a damaged semi trailer, prime mover, rigid truck, or complex auction relocation, our focus remains on safety, efficiency, and protecting our clients’ assets from start to finish.