Name: Heavy Rescue: 401
Uploaded: 2025-12-08T20:12:37.000Z
Description: Crews work to keep North America's most intense stretch of highway open in any weather conditions.

Crews work to keep North America's most intense stretch of highway open in any weather conditions.

Banijay - Highway Thru Hell

A semi-truck crash shuts down a crucial border route; rookie heavy rescue driver Sonny helps a trucker stuck on a dangerous stretch of highway; a tanker wreck causes commuter chaos in Toronto.

Shock and Awe

Rookie Sonny faces a 40-car pile-up that turns a major highway into a war zone;a fierce storm triggers a triple-semi crash; a father-son team race to clear the road as weather blasts in.

War Zone

A courier truck rolls over; a vicious storm puts Mark in the middle of a crash zone; the crew dives for cover during an icy airbag job.

All Around Us

James and Bubba recover a semi smashed into a building; Kevin faces problems with a tractor-trailer crashed in deep mud.

Anything Can Happen

Gary's team fights to upright a battered trailer; a rookie takes his first shot as lead operator on the rotator.

A Load of Problems

Kyle tangles with a wreck that will prove if he's got what it takes to lead the team; Sonny heads to the scene of a violent jackknife.

Honour Guard

A whiteout pile-up scatters heavy I-beams across the highway, testing James and his crew; Kevin must lift a 20,000-pound chunk of steel off the road.

Nerves of Steel

During a spring storm, Steve cleans up a fuel spill blocking the 400, while Sonny struggles to keep the alternate route moving; John Allen recovers a loaded semi that went for a wild airborne ride.

My Way or The Highway

Members of the Highway Thru Hell crew join the 401 crew to weigh in on the unique challenges of recovery operations in Ontario and B.C. and compare the biggest wrecks and toughest jobs over the past winter.

Worlds Apart

Sonny and the team from Steve's Towing fight to remove the wreckage of a dump truck embedded in an overpass on the 401; James Ireland faces a trailer threatening to cave in on his crew.

It only takes a second

A freak storm unleashes a 100-car pileup east of Toronto, pushing Steve and Sonny to lead the recovery charge; Kevin fights a tough wreck after a trucker smashes into an orchard.

This is chaos

A massive multiple-semi crash in a tunnel forces the Coxon crew to clear a big mess in a tight space.

Guardian angel

When a violent windstorm flips a tractor-trailer on an exposed bridge, Kevin works under the most difficult and dangerous conditions of his career; James takes on a wind-battered wreck of his own.

Skyway Thru Hell

A tragic collision between two semis sends Bear and the crew from Ross into the fray; Nate and Andrew improvise after a load of lumber rolls on the 401, backing up traffic all the way to Quebec.

Where there's smoke

Sonny hunts for a shortcut across town after a runaway van smashes through a wall and into the path of a full-speed truck; the crew from Herb's hurries to save a load of pharmaceuticals before it freezes.

Not your regular fender-bender

Freezing rain scatters Gary's team, forcing him to work solo to open the continent's busiest border crossing; in Windsor, Brad, Eric and crew fear a tragedy when they untangle a sedan badly crushed by a semi.

feels like a win

A storm sweeps across the province, sending heavy rescue crews scrambling; in Hamilton, Kevin fights to clear a wreck in time for the plows to get through.

A really long night

The pressure is on for Steve when a flipped truck blocks access to the airport; Coxon fights a wreck with a toxic payload; a wild rollover rips a cab off its chassis and leaves a trail of destruction for the Ross crew.

Always a danger

A heavy wreck and a frustrating recovery threaten to overwhelm Kevin; after a big change in his career, Sonny struggles to make a mark when a heavy load flips in the middle of the city.

Thrown in the deep end

Sonny deals with a jackknife during the first winter storm; John deals with a messy wreck under an overpass.

It's now or never and pray for the best

Kevin orchestrates a team of heavy operators during a highway cleanup job; Gary's crew is sent on a marathon recovery.

One twisted mess

The Sarnia crew battles exhaustion and frustration on a wreck that refuses to stop fighting; a badly-timed breakdown puts Eric on edge; Sonny works to free a fleet of plows trapped on the highway.

The 401 is calling

Thick fog descends on the highway, turning a seemingly simple recovery into one of the most dangerous jobs of Gary's career; a mangled trailer forces the Ross crew to take a chance on a very unconventional maneuver.

There's got to be a way

The crew scrambles to keep the roads open during a whiteout, but drivers wind up stranded on the 402; John battles high winds during a job high above the 401.

Only getting worse

Herb's Towing turns a wreck on its head with some unexpected assistance; with traffic backing up for 50 kilometers, a fuel leak complicates an already stressful recovery for Steve and the crew.

Your Heart sinks

The Ross crew responds to an overturned wreck; the road to the boarder is shut down; John faces a steep ravine for a recovery.

Plan of attack

The crew from Herb's faces a night of non-stop recoveries when a blizzard hits; a veteran fights the toughest battle of his career at a multi-semi pileup.

Ladies and Gents, we are going to war

The crew responds to a wreck scene that stretches over half a kilometre; Sonny takes on the role of mentor; Onne and the crew work to save a trailer.

Whole lot of faith

Gary and the team tackle a tanker wreck; Steve's crew fights to get a tall tractor off the highway.

There is nothing else

The Ross crew works the biggest, most complex job of the season after a bridge collapses in a river; a young rotator operator gets in over his head.

Only one shot

Collin gets caught in the middle of icy roads; Collin attempts his first solo recovery; Bubba fights to stop a fuel leak and a buckling trailer.

We're not safe here

Andrew's sister joins the crew for her first recovery; Eric attempts to keep his crew safe; Collin's once-in-a-lifetime job goes wrong.

Between life and death

Bubba battles a stubborn wreck in the middle of an ice storm; Sonny must improvise while clearing a pile of steel beams; Gary deals with a plummeting tanker.

Beat up and bloody

After 3 decades on the highway, a major change forces Eric Godard to adapt to a new crew on a tough rollover.

We're jumping in

When a tanker bursts open east of Toronto, a young operator faces a toxic mess; Gary reacts fast when he spots a dangerous mistake on the road; a rookie takes the controls for his first heavy job.

Take A Deep Breath

Steve's crew battles a fiery wreck in the heart of Toronto; the OPP takes to the air to keep the roads safe; when freezing rain ices up the highway around London, a newly-promoted rotator operator gets his first big test.

There's always fear

A pileup on the 401 brings traffic to a standstill and pushes the Ross crew into action; Sonny helps a driver stuck on a dangerous stretch of highway in Toronto; Herb's rookie Zach masters a difficult move for the first time.

Not the best spot to be

A 70-vehicle whiteout crash shuts down Highway 400 and the OPP jumps to organize an army of recovery crews; the Sarnia team struggles to recover a severely damaged trailer without losing the load.

Free the highway

Eric is still working to find his place on the new County/Coxon team when a T-bone semi collision spurs them into action; with his first baby on the way, a blizzard in the east sends Andrew on an urgent rescue mission.

Pull n' pray

An air ambulance crew takes off after a pileup results in serious casualties; when a low bridge knocks over an industrial payload, Steve and crew battle their way through a sandstorm.

A big problem

After a triple crash, the crew from Chatham struggles to keep a mangled truck in one piece; a complicated air cushion job tests a new rotator operator; the new heavy crew at Metro gets a bad case of déjà vu.

Holy Mackerel, what a mess

Herb's team fights fire while tussling with a burned-out semi; as whiteouts rage across the 402 in Sarnia, Mark fights his way through a long backup to reach a job; a unique recovery crew faces a heavy load of peat moss and trailer ready to split.

That Highway is the Lifeline

With his dad away, Mitch works with his older brother to get a stubborn wreck onto the road, but these brothers rarely see eye-to-eye; Glen, Todd and the crew improvise to offload some extreme cargo.

A Real Disaster

When a rolled-over dump truck spills its load on the 401 in the middle of rush hour, Steve, Sonny and crew must make a split-second decision; Eric and his boss disagree on how to handle a shredded trailer.

I've seen my share

Snow squalls attack Highway 402, sending Gary, Collin and Mark to work deep in the trees; a fuel tanker rolls next to rail lines in Toronto's industrial port lands; the Chatham crew improvises against a fire-ravaged wreck.

You are never safe

Mitch's new partnership with his brother is put to the test in the aftermath of a brutal storm; Eric, Derek and crew take on a load of steel pipes threatening to spring loose on the road; Andrew and his team wrestle difficult cargo.

Always makes my knee knock

Gary's crew and family come together for a multi-wreck scene blocking the border; low power lines and a bad fuel leak complicate a delicate recovery in Toronto; a garbage hauler creates a heavy mess for the Ross crew.

It's a rush every time

A load of lumber spills across the 401 in the heart of Toronto, John Allen heads into the first storm of the season; after an injury on the job, Gary must lean on Collin for a heavy yet delicate recovery; Sonny makes a major change in his life.

Big, Mean and Heavy

The OPP must manage a chaotic scene after a thirty-vehicle pileup shuts down the 401; Mitch sets a tight deadline in his first job as leader of the heavy crew; a semi smashes into a culvert, the Ross's try out their newest operator.

The worst place

Sonny and his new boss face their first heavy test, fighting a semi frozen hard into the mud; a double collision brings border traffic to a halt in Sarnia, forcing Gary and crew to wrangle a difficult load of cargo.

Everything that can go wrong

A rolled-over load of scrap metal defies gravity and Kevin's patience; the Cornwall crew rides to the rescue of a fire truck; County Towing struggles to get a grip on an icy highway.

A Hell of a Pull

The OPP responds to a tragedy that rocks the towing community; when Sonny gets caught on a dangerous stretch of road, he must turn to an unexpected source for help; a truckload of confetti shreds Mitch's nerves.

I'm on my way

A compromised trailer breaks apart in Chatham; John Allen maneuvers a truckload of water.

No room for error

A tractor wedged between an overpass and a guardrail forces the Ross crew into a game of inches; Herb's crew goes deep into the woods to rescue a tree-bound truck; Sonny tries to clear a stalled semi in a dangerous spot.

Thread the needle

A massive storm across the southern tip of the province pushes the crew into an intense double recovery.

This ain't gonna be pretty

Mitch from B&G joins forces with John Allen to clean up a triple collision and a badly leaking tanker.

Moment of Truth

A tractor-trailer rolls over in an icy median; the oldest member of Duncan's team takes on the most dangerous job; a fiery wreck in Toronto turns Steve's crew into a pit crew; swapping wheels in a race against rush hour.

I don't stop

A massive super-storm blasts across the province; Sonny hurries to help a stranded customer.

No other choice

When the Classic and Lucky crews battle a trailer ready to break in two, they make a drastic decision.

Recipe for disaster

John Allen finds himself in need of a heavy rescue when he gets stuck on an icy side road; a rotator operator takes on a challenge when he tries to save a trailer buckling under heavy concrete; a new member joins the Preferred crew.

In for the long haul

Racing to prevent a fuel spill, Mitch must execute a complex maneuver he's never tried before; Adam attempts to help out a group of drivers stranded on a dangerous hill; when James Ireland faces a tough wreck, he turns to his wife, Fabiana.

For some reason, I like it

Steve's crew fights to free an extremely long load from a tightly curved ramp; Gary's new team is put to the test against a heavy sea container; when a trailer loses its wheels, Duncan has to wrestle it to the road.

That's Teamwork

With Herb watching over the crew, Zach shakes off his nerves and pulls off a tough move; after a bad crash, the Chatham crew clears the road while preserving a tractor for the police investigation; the Rosses do battle on double fronts.

It's right now time

When Sonny needs to pull off an urgent recovery, he turns to an unexpected source for help; a tight recovery puts Duncan right up against a live lane of traffic; Gary's crew takes on the last big rollover of the winter.

A Major Situation

The first storm of the season forces OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt to take hands-on action; Collin leads the crew to recover a tanker with a highly toxic payload; the Ross crew faces a trailer on its head that demands a double roll to wrangle it upright.

When they need help, I'll be there

Bill Wright and his son need to become a tight team on a remote job; a city-based crew heads north to fight a demolished tractor-trailer in rugged terrain; Kevin feels the pressure when a load of steel smashes onto the highway right before rush hour.

Wreck and a half

Investigators race to find crucial evidence in the wake of a devastating crash; an unexpected malfunction puts Collin directly in the line of fire.

A real logjam

Todd tests his skill against a truck crashed up a steep slope; Bill Wright must learn to trust his son as they struggle against a swampy wreck; a frustrating job rattles Duncan while a key member of his team fights to return from a serious injury.

Scared as Hell

An overpass jackknife pushes Bill Wright into quick action; Collin's first heavy job after a close call forces him to put his father's new safety plan to the test.

A whole lotta Kaboom

An Eastern Ontario crew works to untangle a truck from a thick stand of trees; Mike Ross and Austin battle a trailer ready to burst; Andrew's crew faces a tragic job after losing a key member of their team.

This is crazy

A tanker full of wine rolls and spills on the 401; Mike McPhee takes his first step back toward the highway after a potentially career-ending accident; Eric and the crew work to save an excavator from the edge of Lake Erie.

Not a warm fuzzy feeling

A storm slams into Toronto and Kerry takes cleanup into his own hands; Bill Wright is forced to pull off an impossible move; when a truck smashes through an overturned semi, John Campbell has to improvise with the tools at hand.

A Hail Mary move

Duncan takes on a difficult wreck as Mike McPhee returns from the injured list; a load of liquid asphalt threatens to spread.

Become one with the Truck

Bill Wright must perform a complicated rescue; Kevin leaves his home base to work a recovery in the big city; Gary and Collin fight a dumped load of giant boulders; Mitch reveals a tough personal struggle.

Get a back up

Duncan helps an industry veteran take on a heavy rollover in a marathon job.

We're in trouble here now

Heavy squalls launch a surprise attack on the Ross crew; Sonny handles huge rolls of paper that threaten to tear through a trailer; Eric faces a major decision about how much more heavy recovery his battered body can stand.

What we live for

When winter mounts a comeback, John Allen spends a night battling a load of spilled scrap metal; Collin faces a tight deadline on a double recovery; Bill Wright makes a call, leading to a farewell for Mitch.

Heavy Rescue: 401

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