Commercial/Heavy Recovery

Heavy vehicle recovery demands expertise, equipment, and experience beyond standard recovery operations. D&G Assist has provided professional heavy recovery for over 30 years.

Our fleet includes purpose-built heavy recovery vehicles handling vehicles up to maximum legal weights, specialist rotator recovery equipment with 360-degree rotating boom for complex scenarios beyond fixed boom capability, low-loader fleet for vehicles requiring complete transportation rather than towing, and specialist equipment including heavy-duty winching, air cushions, lifting systems, and stabilisation gear. This equipment handles HGVs up to 44+ tonnes, buses and coaches, tankers including hazardous materials, concrete mixers and specialist vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, fire engines and emergency vehicles, plant and machinery, and motorhomes.

All heavy recovery operators hold Incident Vehicle Recovery qualifications recognised by Highways England and police forces nationwide. This certification demonstrates competence in safe recovery techniques, scene management, working alongside emergency services, traffic management, specialist equipment operation, and legal compliance. This professional recognition means our operators are trusted on motorways, major trunk roads, and sensitive accident scenes where safety and efficiency are paramount.

Tanker recovery presents unique challenges due to cargo hazards. Our ADR-certified drivers understand regulations and safety protocols for handling tankers carrying fuel, chemicals, liquefied gases, foodstuffs, and hazardous materials. Combined with IVR qualifications, our team manages complex tanker recovery situations standard operators cannot handle safely or legally, this is where our Incident Managers excel.

ISO 9001 quality management, PAS 43 vehicle recovery code of practice, and NHSS17 & 17B National Highways Sector Schemes certifications represent audited, verified standards in our operations, training, and safety procedures, not just paperwork, but demonstrated capability meeting construction and highways industry requirements.

Heavy vehicle accidents require methodical recovery preserving evidence and minimising scene disruption. Our operators work with police, fire services, and highways authorities establishing safe working areas and developing recovery strategies. We preserve accident scenes for investigation, document vehicle positions, and recover vehicles maintaining evidential integrity. Load recovery coordinates cargo transfer to alternative vehicles or proper disposal of damaged goods, following appropriate protocols for hazardous materials. Environmental protection manages fuel spills and contamination properly. Traffic management coordinates with Highways England and police for lane closures and contraflow systems.

Off-road recovery extracts vehicles from ditches, embankments, and challenging terrain using rotator vehicles and specialist winching. Overturned vehicle recovery requires careful planning and controlled execution preventing additional damage. Multi-vehicle incidents coordinate with other recovery operators for efficient scene clearance. Structural entrapment works with engineers and emergency services developing safe extraction strategies. Water recovery coordinates with fire and rescue services for vehicles in rivers, lakes, or flooded areas.

NHSS17 and 17B certifications qualify us for construction sites and highways schemes where standard operators are not permitted. We understand construction safety protocols, traffic management requirements, working around live operations, and sector-specific regulations. We work with major contractors, Highways England, and local authorities on construction vehicle recovery, breakdown recovery from roadworks, plant movement between work areas, and emergency response for construction incidents.

Based in Essex and Kent, we provide rapid heavy recovery across the Home Counties and Greater London with strategic positioning for quick response on the M25, M11, A12, A127, M20, M2, M3, M4, M40, and connecting routes. Our nationwide network of over 10,000 professional recovery assets provides consistent service standards throughout the UK.

Pay-as-you-go accounts offer no setup fees, competitive per-recovery pricing, monthly invoicing, and direct driver contacts. Contract accounts provide volume-based discounted rates, priority response, dedicated account management, regular reporting, flexible payment terms, and tailored service level agreements. Fleet management integration includes system compatibility where possible, direct driver-to-control communication, incident reporting, cost analysis, and preventative recommendations.

Experienced coordinators understand heavy vehicle operations, using live motorway CCTV traffic data for intelligent dispatch providing accurate arrival times. Complex recoveries coordinate multiple resources liaising with emergency services and authorities. Proactive updates keep drivers, fleet managers, and stakeholders informed throughout.

Thirty years of heavy recovery experience, AA South East Operator of the Year recognition, IVR-qualified operators trusted by Highways England and police, comprehensive equipment from standard heavy recovery to specialist rotator operations, 24/7/365 manned control, ISO 9001, PAS 43, NHSS17 & 17B certifications, nationwide network of 10,000+ recovery assets, and fleet owner perspective understanding operational pressures distinguish our service.