Jackknife Recovery in Gallup, NM & on I-40
Recovery for jackknifed tractor-trailers on I-40 and nearby highways, day or night, including snow and ice in the winter months.
When a tractor-trailer jackknifes, the tractor and trailer fold against each other and often end up blocking lanes, sliding into the median or hanging off the shoulder. On I-40 through Gallup and Continental Divide that happens most in winter, when snow, ice and wind make the high desert roads slick. A&A Towing has been recovering trucks on this stretch of interstate since 1997, and our dispatch answers 24/7.
What happens on a jackknife call
Call (505) 862-7114 with your direction of travel, nearest mile marker, the tractor and trailer type, whether you are loaded, and whether the unit is still on the pavement or off in the median or a ditch. If the trailer is damaged or the load has moved, tell us. It changes the plan.
Our crew sets up safely, then works out the order of the recovery: straightening the tractor and trailer, winching them back onto solid ground if they have left the roadway, and checking the connection and the load before anything moves under its own power. If the rig cannot continue, we tow the tractor to a shop and can drop the trailer at our secure yard near Continental Divide so a replacement tractor can pick it up. If the freight moved, see Load Shift Correction.
Jackknifed on I-40? Call dispatch now.
A&A Towing dispatch is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us where you are and what happened, and we will get a crew rolling.
Call 24/7: (505) 862-7114Winter on I-40
The same storms that cause jackknifes also slow down everyone on the road, including us. Accurate location details help us reach you quickly. The photo on this page is from one of our own winter recoveries in the snow.
What to do while you wait
- Call 911 if lanes are blocked or anyone is hurt.
- Turn on your hazards. Set out triangles only if you can do it without walking in traffic.
- In bad weather, staying buckled in the cab can be safer than standing outside. If the engine is running, keep the exhaust clear of snow.
- Do not try to power out of a jackknife. It can tear up the trailer, the tractor or the shoulder.
- Call your dispatcher and have your load information ready.
Who we serve
We work for company drivers and owner-operators, fleet dispatchers, brokers and insurance adjusters. A&A Towing is fully licensed, insured and bonded, holds Wreck Master Certification, and has received a Gold Award from the National Towing Safety Administration. For towing after the recovery, see Heavy Semi Truck Towing and our Heavy-Duty Recovery Services overview.
Related recovery services
Heavy-Duty Recovery Services
Every kind of heavy recovery we handle, in one place.
Rollover Recovery
Uprighting and cargo recovery for cars, pickups, semis and tractor-trailers.
Load Shift Correction
Re-strapping, re-securing and reworking shifted loads.
Heavy Semi Truck Towing
Towing for tractor-trailers and big rigs broken down on I-40.
Jackknife Recovery FAQ
Can you recover a jackknifed truck in snow or ice?
Yes. Winter jackknifes on I-40 are a regular part of our work, and we run recoveries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Can you get my trailer out of the median or a ditch?
Yes. We winch trucks and trailers out of snow, mud, sand and ditches and get them back onto solid ground before towing or releasing them.
Can you hold my trailer until a new tractor arrives?
Yes. Our gated, fenced and lit drop yard near Continental Divide is set up for trailer drops and swaps.
How do I give you my location on I-40?
Tell dispatch whether you are eastbound or westbound and the nearest mile marker or exit. If you are not sure, the location shown in your phone map app works too.
Do you cover Arizona?
We serve the I-40 corridor across western New Mexico and into eastern Arizona. Call (505) 862-7114 and tell us where you are.
NEED DISPATCH NOW?
Immediate Highway RescueAn operator is ready right now to secure your location, process your service requests, and dispatch a qualified driver. We accept all major fleet and motorist pay options.
(505) 862-7114SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES
- Jackknifed tractor-trailers
- Snow and ice recoveries
- Units in the median or off the shoulder
- Winch-outs from snow, mud and ditches
- Towing and secure trailer drop
- 24/7 dispatch: (505) 862-7114
DAMAGE-FREE TOW ASSURANCE
Our vehicle towing methods follow all strict OEM and manufacturer instructions.
FROM OUR GOOGLE REVIEWS
“Excellent company, helped us when we were hauling rodeo horses and we broke down. They helped us find a place to keep our horses while we found a place to fix our semi.”