Prompt Towing Heavy Duty Towing Service

Wilmington, nc

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Prompt Towing crane operators performing container restack near Wilmington’s Cold Storage area. Safe and efficient lifting for port freight operations.

Categories: Heavy Duty Crane Service Wilmington NC, Container Lifting and Recovery Shipyard Blvd, Reefer Trailer and Load Shift Crane Support, Heavy Equipment Lifting and Transport Wilmington, Industrial Crane Assistance Port of Wilmington

Prompt Towing Service using a heavy duty crane to lift and recover a reefer trailer near the Port of Wilmington Cold Storage on Shipyard Blvd. Safe, efficient industrial recovery.

Heavy Duty Crane Service for Port of Wilmington Cold Storage

– Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412

The Cold Storage district along Shipyard Blvd is one of the busiest industrial sections of Wilmington’s port. Reefer trailers, container trucks, and rail lines intersect here — which means heavy equipment is constantly moving. When machinery fails, cargo shifts, or vehicles overturn, Prompt Towing Service provides on-demand heavy duty crane support to restore order quickly.

From lifting overturned cement trucks to repositioning containers, our cranes are rated for up to 75 tons of lifting power and are operated by experienced, certified professionals who understand port logistics.

What Our Crane Service Handles

Container and Trailer Lifting

Containers can slip from trailers during rapid braking or uneven terrain. Our cranes reposition, load, or remove containers safely without structural damage.

Overturned Vehicle Recovery

When a semi, dump truck, or mixer tips over near the Shipyard Blvd rail crossing, cranes are essential for upright positioning and load stabilization.

Heavy Equipment Relocation

We assist construction and marine companies with lifting bulldozers, excavators, and forklifts from ships, docks, or job sites around the Cold Storage area.

Train and Truck Collisions

With rail lines crossing industrial routes, occasional collisions require joint crane and wrecker support to clear wreckage fast.

Burnt or Disabled Equipment Removal

Cranes are also used for lifting fire-damaged or flooded units that can’t roll under their own power.

The Right Equipment for Every Job

Our fleet includes:

  • Hydraulic Rotator Cranes

  • Boom Trucks

  • Rigging Straps and Spreader Bars

  • Heavy Wreckers for Tandem Work

  • Lowboy Trailers for Equipment Transport

Every crane operator is certified and safety-trained, ensuring precise and secure lifts in crowded industrial zones.

Why Prompt Towing Service is Trusted at Shipyard Blvd

  • Rapid Dispatch – Local presence means faster lift times.

  • On-Site Coordination – We work directly with Cold Storage staff and port security.

  • Versatility – From container moves to recovery lifts.

  • Safety-Driven – Insured, compliant, and dependable.

Common Crane Jobs in the Cold Storage Zone

  • Container lift after load shift

  • Reefer trailer upright recovery

  • Train impact cleanup

  • Bulldozer lift onto lowboy

  • Damaged forklift extraction

  • Construction crane assist

Educational Insight: What Makes Heavy Duty Towing Different?


Heavy duty towing is not just a larger version of light duty towing.
It requires specialized trucks, advanced equipment, and skilled operators
who understand the challenges of oversized vehicles.

Specialized Equipment – Our fleet includes
50-ton rotators, extended wheel-lift systems, and lowboys capable of transporting buses, semis, and construction equipment.

Trained Operators – Our drivers understand air brake systems,
hazmat precautions, and the dynamics of multi-axle rigs.
This knowledge is critical when handling recoveries near
Burnett Blvd and the Cape Fear River.

Safety Protocols – From traffic control on
Hwy 421 to hazmat-safe tie-downs for container trucks,
our methods reduce risk to drivers, cargo, and the public.

Local Expertise – Because we operate daily near
1870 Burnett Blvd,
we know the staging areas, port entry patterns, and routes where delays cause the biggest issues.
That local insight makes our response faster and more effective.

24/7 Heavy Duty Towing

When a rig is down near the Port of Wilmington, minutes matter. Our dispatch runs 24/7 with priority response for port traffic to keep freight moving. Expect fast ETA updates, clear communication, and specialized heavy duty equipment ready for Wilmington’s port corridors.

Why Drivers Choose Prompt Towing Service

  • Heavy Duty Specialists – rotators, heavy wreckers, lowboys.
  • Port-Savvy Dispatch – fluent with gate flow and staging areas.
  • Safety First – traffic control, hazmat-aware procedures, secure tie-downs.
  • Rapid Clearance – reduce lane closures and port delays.
  • Transparent Pricing – clear rates, itemized invoices.

Service Area Coverage

We cover the entire Port of Wilmington plus nearby Wilmington corridors. Common calls originate from:

  • North Gate – Burnett Blvd approach lanes
  • Main Gate – container ingress/egress routes
  • Cold Storage (Shipyard Blvd) – reefer and trailer issues
  • Port Offices – admin and support traffic

Neighborhoods & roadways: Sunset Park, Sunset South, Summer Oaks, Woodlawn, Belmont, Greenfield Lake Estates, River Road, Hwy 421, Hwy 117.

Rapid Dispatch Zones

  • Burnett Blvd – frequent jack-knife and load-shift incidents
  • River Road – soft shoulder winch-outs
  • Hwy 421 / Hwy 117 – semi breakdowns and tire failures
  • Cape Fear River corridors – steep grade recoveries

Rapid Dispatch Zones

  • Pull off safely and set triangles if conditions allow.
  • Note landmarks (nearby street, gate, or yard).
  • Describe the unit (tractor trailer, bus, RV, dump truck).
  • Share load details if overweight/oversized or hazmat.
  • Call dispatch for ETA and clearance instructions.

Heavy Duty Capabilities Snapshot

  • Tractor trailer towing (loaded/empty)
  • Bus towing (school, charter, tour)
  • Municipal & construction rigs (garbage, dump, mixer)
  • Winch-outs & uprights (rollover, jack-knife)
  • Load stabilization (shifted freight)

Documentation We Can Provide

  • Photos & timestamps for incident reports
  • Itemized invoices with unit and service breakout
  • Driver statements on request
  • Insurance-ready records for claims

Payment & Invoicing

We support fleet accounts, major cards, and digital invoicing. Ask about port vendor billing and multi-unit rates.

Availability & Contact

Need immediate heavy duty towing near the port? Call dispatch for a live ETA and unit assignment. 24/7 availability with port-priority routing.

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Trust & Safety Notes

Our operators follow OSHA/DOT-compliant procedures, use proper tie-downs, and coordinate with local authorities to clear lanes quickly while protecting drivers and cargo.

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