Heavy towing and salvage takes more than a standard tow truck. Recovering and relocating trucks, heavy vehicles and machinery safely calls for the right equipment, careful planning and a crew that knows how to manage weight, access and risk on every job. As a Victorian family-owned and operated business with more than 35 years of towing experience, Allcar Towing Group has built a reputation across Melbourne and Victoria for dependable, professional service. Our Heavy Towing & Salvage division brings that same standard to heavy vehicle towing, truck recovery, accident response and complex salvage work for transport operators, fleet managers, insurers, councils and businesses that need a heavy towing partner they can rely on, day or night.
Heavy Vehicle Towing
We provide heavy vehicle towing for trucks, buses, prime movers, larger commercial vehicles, machinery and equipment that go well beyond everyday car towing. Drawing on our fleet of 60+ trucks — including heavy tilt trays and specialist recovery vehicles — we tow heavy vehicles safely from pickup to drop-off, whether it’s a roadside truck breakdown on the freeway, a planned vehicle relocation between depots, or moving heavy machinery and equipment to and from a worksite. We match every heavy tow to the right truck and gear so your asset arrives undamaged and on time.
Salvage Operations
When a truck, heavy vehicle or load needs to be recovered from a difficult or dangerous position, our salvage team has the equipment and experience to do it safely. We carry out salvage operations on trucks, heavy vehicles, machinery and rollovers across Melbourne and Victoria, managing each recovery carefully to limit further damage to the vehicle, the load and the surrounding site. From winching and uprighting to clearing debris and restoring access, we handle the whole salvage process — and as a trusted partner of Australia’s major insurers, we keep the claims side straightforward from start to finish.
Truck Recovery & Accident Response
Truck breakdowns and heavy vehicle accidents demand a fast, capable response. We provide truck recovery and accident towing across Melbourne and Victoria, working quickly to recover trucks, clear the road and move damaged vehicles to a repairer, yard or destination of your choice. Our operators are experienced in roadside and accident-scene recovery and turn up prepared to manage traffic, access and safety. We’re also a trusted partner of leading insurers — including RACV, AAMI, Allianz, QBE, GIO, Zurich, NRMA and Budget Direct — so accident recovery and the insurance claims process stay smooth and hassle-free.
Load Recovery & Transfer
When a load has shifted, spilled or needs to be moved off a stranded or damaged vehicle, we can help. We manage load recovery and load transfer carefully and safely, shifting freight, machinery, equipment and palletised goods onto another vehicle so your cargo can continue to its destination with minimal delay. Handling the load correctly protects both your goods and everyone on site, and helps keep your delivery schedule on track.
24/7 Emergency Response
Heavy vehicle breakdowns and accidents don’t keep business hours, and neither do we. Alongside our standard office hours of Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, we run a 24/7 emergency towing operation seven days a week — so whenever you need urgent heavy towing, truck recovery or salvage in Melbourne or regional Victoria, there’s always a team ready to respond. One call does it all: phone 03 9794 8222 any time of the day or night for fast heavy towing and recovery.
Specialised Equipment &
Fleet Capabilities
Our fleet of 60+ trucks and specialist recovery vehicles — including heavy tilt trays — gives us the capability to take on a broad range of heavy towing, truck recovery and salvage jobs that smaller operators can’t. Combined with our experience across machinery towing, trade towing, accident towing, insurance towing and prestige vehicle transport, that depth of equipment and know-how makes us a strong choice for heavy work anywhere in Melbourne and across Victoria. Whatever the size, weight or location of the job, we have the right truck and the right people for it.
Coverage Areas
We provide heavy towing and salvage right across Melbourne and Victoria, supported by a network of strategically located depots. This wide coverage lets us respond quickly throughout Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and Gippsland, and reach heavy towing and recovery jobs in regional Victoria when they need us. Our depots are located at:
Dandenong (Head Office) — 15 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong VIC 3175
Oakleigh — 9 Park Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166
Heatherton — 28 Corporate Drive, Heatherton VIC 3202
Clayton — 63–65 Cambro Road, Clayton VIC 3168
Somerville — 45 Grant Road, Somerville VIC 3912
Rosebud — 2/20 Colchester Road, Rosebud VIC 3939
Officer — 420 Princes Highway, Officer VIC 3809
Gembrook — 42–44 Main Street, Gembrook VIC 3783
Cowes — Unit 6/26 The Concourse, Cowes VIC 3922
Wonthaggi — 6 Loughran Drive, Wonthaggi VIC 3995
Heidelberg West — 5 Percy Street, Heidelberg West VIC 3081
All depots: 03 9794 8222 (24/7)
Safety, Compliance &
Industry Experience
Heavy towing and salvage carry real risk, so safety and compliance sit at the centre of every job we take on. With more than 35 years in the towing industry, trained and experienced operators and a well-maintained fleet of 60+ trucks, we bring proven capability to demanding truck recovery and salvage work. We follow safe-work practices on every recovery, protect your vehicle, load and worksite, and the ongoing trust of Australia’s leading insurance providers reflects the standard we hold ourselves to. We get the job done safely, correctly and right the first time.