Holiday Car Decorations: Make It Festive, Keep It Safe
Tips for Decorating Your Car This Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for creativity, fun, and spreading cheer. Many of us love adding festive decorations to our vehicles, turning heads on the road and sharing holiday spirit with others. However, decorating a car isn’t just about aesthetics; road safety should always come first. […]
Why AWD Cars Need Flatbed Towing
Avoiding Costly Mistakes All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles offer outstanding performance and control. They can take on harsh weather conditions and challenging terrain. But when it comes to towing, AWDs require specialized handling to prevent costly damage. Towing an AWD vehicle incorrectly can result in serious repairs. For those needing a secure and safe transport option, […]
Recovery & Towing: Keeping Traffic Moving
Fast Action, Challenging Circumstances Accidents can turn a smooth drive into a frustrating mess in minutes. A crash on a busy highway blocks lanes, puts drivers at risk, clogs traffic, and can even lead to more accidents. In such cases, towing companies speak of a recovery. It’s not your typical roadside service. We’re talking time […]
How to Prevent Jackknifing
Don’t Get Bent Out of Shape Jackknifing is one of the most dangerous situations truckers can face on the road. When a trailer swings out and forms a V-shape with the cab, it creates an immediate hazard—not just for truckers, but for everyone else on the highway. Knowing how to prevent jackknifing is crucial for […]
Centennial Heavy Recovery: Tackling the Heat
Heat, Dirt, and Fire When the Arizona heat wasn’t the only thing blazing, Valley Express Towing was called to tackle a scorching towing challenge. The fiery aftermath of a burning truck near Centennial. This Centennial heavy recovery involved the retrieval of the truck that had caught fire, severely damaging the trailer, tractor, and all the […]
Stay Safe on the Highway: Essential Tips for Breakdowns
Breakdown Blues When you find yourself in a highway breakdown, it can feel overwhelming and scary. Imagine driving back from a family trip when a flat tire suddenly forces you to pull over. Or the frustration of engine trouble during your daily commute. Accidents can happen to anyone, anytime. In these moments, knowing what steps […]
The Summer Heat: A Challenge for Humans and Vehicles
The Impact of Summer Heat on Vehicles As summer sets in, the rising temperatures across the East Valley, can take a toll on both humans and vehicles. The intense heat can cause various issues for motorists, making it essential to be prepared. Overheating engines, tire blowouts, and battery failures are common problems during this season. […]
Flatbed Towing Explained
Tow-tally Safe Many drivers don’t know about the different towing types and their benefits. We want to explain what these are so that when you need a tow truck, you’ll understand the equipment we’re using and why it’s chosen. Plus, it’s an interesting topic we wanted to share! One of the most secure methods available […]
Big Box Move: Arizona Container Moving Service
Not Your Average Move Last week, we had a unique job that involved hauling some big boxes! Our team spent two days heading up to Prescott Valley to move a pair of containers back down to Phoenix. Not your usual towing job—but time to showcase our new Arizona container moving service. Heavyweight Haul The job […]
40th Street Semi Recovery: Securing Safety After Fiery Incident
A Tense Evening on Loop 202 In our line of work, you are often confronted with difficult situations. A truck crashes and scatters its cargo. Vehicles catching on fire. A car crashing into an accident site. Sometimes, these incidents happen all at once: Late one evening, Valley Express Towing received a distress call that would […]
