Rabu, 27 April 2016

The Tow Truck And How It Operates

By Linda Sanders


It is so unfortunate that in each day, accidents are reported everywhere across the globe. Some are caused through careless driving while others are beyond explanation. No matter the cause for the situation, the issue must be addressed immediately through the rescue of survivors, putting the dead bodies onto body bags and making through investigations into the scene. The vehicles may need to be carried away from the scene to pave way for investigations. One way to succeed in that is by the use of a tow truck.

It is believed that the breakdown machine was invented in 1916 by Tennessee based worker named Ernest Holmes. His main duty was to move the blocks using ropes during the building and construction. In the event, he learned to develop a truck which was later to be re-designed into what it is today.

What distinguishes the tow vehicles from the motor carriers are the functions. These trucks can be able to accommodate a multiple number of vehicles in one piece during most transport operations. Most of the vehicles involved in the transportation mostly have a mechanical damage or are disabled.

Breakdowns are categorized into three different models. First one is the boom breakdown. It is mostly used to lift vehicles that are trapped in gulleys and ditches. The metallic yoke is placed onto the bumper of the vehicle to lift it up.

Another type of truck is known as the hook and chain. The vehicle has a hook and chain attached to it, just as the name sounds. It functions by dragging a vehicle using hook. Most experts do not advocate for this kind of breakdown because of the way it operates. Dragging a vehicle using its bumper will lead the vehicle to more damages. That is why they are mostly used during car accidents.

The third type of truck is known as the flatbed breakdown. Judging from the name, they are characterized by an empty bed-like feature on the back of the truck. The vehicle is driven to top of the flatbed. Consequently a winch is used to drag the vehicle to a specified position. Thereafter, hydraulics can be used to level out the bed in order to haul the vehicle.

Most of these trucks are quite popular in the government and private sectors. In most cases, motor vehicle companies owned by non-governmental organizations use the flat bed to ferry their vehicles to their specific destinations. The government trucks come in handy in cases of accidents since the medical experts and the detective needs to investigate before making their final judgment.

Different trucks are used for different purposes. Therefore, it is important for every company to find out what they need to complete their missions. For those who are venturing into motorcar sales the flat bed is recommended. Likewise in the event of an accident, the hook, and chain breakdown would be more applicable to use.




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