Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul

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Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul For over 70 years, Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul has represented the best the greater Portland commercial towing and recovery industry has to offer.

10/12/2026

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 💚

Today we recognize and celebrate Native and Indigenous peoples—their cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions to our communities here in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the country.

We honor the generations who came before, celebrate the vibrant Native communities of today, and recognize the traditions that continue into future generations.

From all of us at Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul, we honor and celebrate Indigenous communities today.

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day 💚

You never truly know what someone else may be carrying.

Mental health affects all of us—our families, our friends, our coworkers and our communities. Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is speak up when we’re struggling, and sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply check in on someone else.

Be kind. Listen without judgment. Check on your people. And remember that asking for help is a sign of strength.

Today and every day, Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul stands behind the importance of taking care of ourselves—and one another. 💚

You matter. Your mental health matters.

😂 Well, Truck 130 isn’t being shy anymore!She’s out front and showing off on another big one. 💚💪This time it’s a long-di...
10/07/2026

😂 Well, Truck 130 isn’t being shy anymore!

She’s out front and showing off on another big one. 💚💪

This time it’s a long-distance truck swap hauling a 50,000-lb digger derrick with an 85-foot boom.

When you’re moving equipment this size, it takes the right truck, the right setup, and a team that knows heavy towing.

🚛 Truck 130
⚖️ 50,000 lbs
🏗️ 85’ boom digger derrick
🛣️ Long-distance truck swap

From the mountains to the highway, 130 has been putting in the work!

Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul — big equipment, big moves, done right.

📣We are hiring for Heavy Duty📣Responsibilities* Operate heavy-duty tow trucks and recovery equipment safely and professi...
10/05/2026

📣We are hiring for Heavy Duty📣

Responsibilities

* Operate heavy-duty tow trucks and recovery equipment safely and professionally.
* Perform heavy-duty towing and recovery services for commercial trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, motorhomes, and other large vehicles.
* Perform accident recovery, breakdown towing, winching, uprighting, and other roadside recovery services.
* Perform basic and advanced rigging, winching, and recovery procedures in accordance with company safety standards.
* Properly connect, secure, and tow disabled or damaged vehicles.
* Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned trucks and recovery equipment.
* Complete required logs, inspection reports, towing documentation, and other paperwork accurately.
* Maintain assigned trucks and equipment in a clean and professional condition and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
* Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, law enforcement, roadside personnel, and team members.
* Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and applicable DOT regulations.
* Respond to emergency towing and recovery calls as required.
* Work safely in roadside environments, accident scenes, adverse weather conditions, and other challenging recovery situations.

Qualifications

* Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
* Heavy-duty towing and recovery experience preferred.
* Experience operating heavy-duty wreckers and other towing/recovery equipment preferred.
* Experience with rigging, chains, winching, recovery techniques, and vehicle securement preferred.
* Ability to pass DOT drug screening and meet DOT physical requirements.
* Strong work ethic, professionalism, reliability, and dependability.
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are a plus.
* Ability to work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding roadside environments.
* Must be safety-focused and customer-service oriented.

Apply online https://gerlocktowing.com/careers/. OR email resume to [email protected]

Truck 130 is being a little camera shy… 😏💚But there’s no hiding the work that she and operator Norm are doing ! 105,000-...
10/03/2026

Truck 130 is being a little camera shy… 😏💚

But there’s no hiding the work that she and operator Norm are doing !

105,000-lb combo tow after an engine issue, hauling this loaded combination from Mount Hood to DTNA in Portland.

Big weight. Mountain roads. The kind of job where the right equipment—and an experienced heavy-haul team—matters.

💪 105,000 lbs of combination
📍 Mount Hood ➡️ Portland, OR
🚛 Gerlock Truck 130

When the big stuff stops moving, Gerlock gets it moving again.

10/01/2026

☕🚛 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY!

Around here, some of our trucks run on diesel…

Our drivers run on coffee. 😂☕💪

And that cup of coffee does more than just taste good! Caffeine can help:

☕ Increase alertness & attention
⚡ Boost energy and reduce feelings of fatigue
🧠 Improve focus and reaction time
💪 Support physical performance
🌙 Help keep you alert during those long days and late-night calls

Early mornings, late nights, long recoveries and everything in between — coffee has been riding sh***un with towing professionals for a long time.

Today we raise a cup to the hardworking men and women who answer the call, no matter what time it comes in. ☕🚛

Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul
Proudly serving the Portland–Vancouver area.

☕ Stay caffeinated.
🚛 Stay safe.
💚 Keep on towing.

10/01/2026

🎀 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

This month, Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul proudly adds a little pink to our green in recognition of everyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. 💚🩷

For the fighters.
For the survivors.
For those we’ve lost.
And for the families and friends who stand beside them every step of the way.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also an important reminder to take care of ourselves, know our bodies, and stay up to date with recommended screenings.

From all of us at Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul, we stand with our employees, customers, families, friends and community members affected by breast cancer.

Together, we support. Together, we remember. Together, we hope. 🎀

When the trailer can’t roll, you bring the right equipment. 💪This empty re**er trailer was involved in an accident and h...
09/28/2026

When the trailer can’t roll, you bring the right equipment. 💪

This empty re**er trailer was involved in an accident and had more than three tires knocked off the bead, leaving it unable to be safely towed conventionally.

Our Gerlock crew brought in our converter dolly, hooking directly to the trailer’s kingpin so we could tow it from the rear and safely transport it for repairs.

💥 20,000-LB AXLE CAPACITY

That heavy-duty capacity gives our converter dolly the ability to handle situations like this where damaged tires, wheels or running gear can make a traditional tow impossible.

It’s not just about having a heavy wrecker — it’s about having the specialized equipment and experience to find the right solution for the job.

Another one safely moved and headed for repair, nicely done by 113 and
Operator Morgan!

Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul
Serving the PNW since 1946

When the job is big, complicated or time-sensitive, call the heavy-duty specialists.Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul provides...
09/22/2026

When the job is big, complicated or time-sensitive, call the heavy-duty specialists.

Gerlock Towing & Heavy Haul provides:

• Heavy-duty towing and recovery
• Heavy equipment hauling
• Cargo services, load shifts and load transfers
• Decking and undecking
• Incident management
• Mobile crane service

Serving the Portland region 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—since 1946.

📞 (503) 235-0542
🌐 GerlockTowing.com

Address

7821 Ne 33rd Drive
Portland, OR
97211

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