Friday, January 1, 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.

The invention of the breakdown was inspired by the ancient people who used horses to pull heavy objects home. In fact, it was invented in 1916 by one Ernest Holmes who was based in Tennessee. He was one of the workers who were involved in moving blocks using ropes. This gave him an opportunity to improve the design of the equipment into what it is today.

Motor carriers may share common function with the breakdowns but the difference is the ability to multitask. These trucks have the capacity to hold many cars and vans of different measurements in weight. They mostly come in handy in the event of a mechanical damage or when the vehicle has been disabled.

There are three main models to distinguish the trucks according to their functions. The first model is the wheel lift truck that contains a metallic yoke used to lift a vehicle. One simply needs to place the metallic yoke onto the bumper on the vehicle in order for it to be towed. It has become one less popular as a means of transport.

The second type is the hook and chain breakdown. They resemble the wheel lift trucks but the only difference is that one uses the chain while the other uses a yoke. Although they are quite effective in the towing business, their function has been rendered outdated. The mere fact that they can only function by hooking it onto another vehicle is reason enough to subject the vehicle to damages. As a result, it is mostly used to lift vehicles that have been involved in accidents.

The flatbed breakdown is another type that should be noted. It is characterized by an empty bed that is located at the back of the truck. Once it has reached on top of it, the winch drags the vehicle further into the specific place only for hydraulics to level the bed to haul the vehicle. It is believed to be the safest means of transport.

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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