Single-Lane Uprighting Tractor-Trailer

WreckMaster co-founder Donne Cruse and lead instructor Terry Humelsine recieve a special gift: a 36,000 lb tractor-trailer laying on it’s side.

Watch step by step as the team uses straps (and WreckMaster’s “Christmas wrap” technique) to upright the 18-wheeler using three lines, all while staying within the working load limit of their rigging. You’ll learn how to prestage your wrecker, the differences between front and rear strap hookups, how to secure your chain, and how to use a control vehicle to soften the landing. Practice these techniques and you can tell law enforcement they only need to shut the road for 60 seconds! Watch the heavy duty walkaround video to watch Donnie and Terry survey the casualty and plan the recovery.

›› To get started, click the lesson below.

›› Once the course has been completed, test your skills with the short quiz.