Heavy-duty towing basically refers to commercial vehicles, such as 18-wheelers and freight trucks. When a heavy-duty vehicle needs to be towed, the process will require a crane or some other form of equipment to lift the vehicle up, as well as the items stored on the vehicle. To avoid paying expensive heavy-duty towing, most trucking and freight companies will choose to have the vehicle repaired on the spot. An automotive technician will be deployed to the stranded vehicle with the necessary equipment and replacement parts to make the repairs. The vehicle will not be moved unless it is located in an unsafe location.