Heavy Rescue: 401
When winter hits, the heavy recovery operators of Southern Ontario fight to clear wrecks and keep drivers moving on the busiest stretch of highway in the world. Up to 400,000 vehicles travel Ontario's 400-series highways every day. The section of the 401 through Toronto is the busiest stretch of highway in the world. Highway 402 near Sarnia is an important link to the... Read all
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Dave Pettitt , Kerry Schmidt , Gary Vandenheuvel , Collin Vandenheuvel , Sonny Subramaniam , Andrew Vink , Kyle Pewtress , Steve Pillai , John Allen , Mike Ross , Eric Godard , Bill Wright Sr. , Kevin Richardson , Bill Fell , Duncan Cooper , Mitch Wright , James Ireland , Rick Renders
S3.E1 ∙ It's Now or Never and Pray for the Best
During the first storm of the winter Sonny takes on a stubborn jackknife while just down the road - with snow plows bearing down -- John Allen wrestles a messy wreck under a low overpass. A big shakeup leads Bubba to a promotion but a heavy load threatens to take out his truck. And Collin gets a big surprise when he struggles to move up in heavy rescue.
S3.E2 ∙ One Twisted Mess
When a load of scrap metal explodes across the highway, Kevin must keep a team of heavy operators in perfect sync. A mammoth double wreck sends Gary's crew on a marathon recovery. Eric works to train the next generation of operators. The OPP chase down a potential disaster on the 401.
S3.E3 ∙ The 401 is Calling
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. And Andrew's newly rebuilt team attempts a complicated move on a very tight ramp.
S3.E4 ∙ There's Gotta Be A Way
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.
S3.E5 ∙ Only Getting Worse
When a relentless whiteout attacks Highway 402, Gary's crew scrambles to keep the roads open. But when the storm forces a closure, the OPP race to aid stranded drivers. In Toronto John Allen fights the wind as he wrangles an unruly load high above the 401 while surrounded by moving traffic.
S3.E6 ∙ Your Heart Sinks
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 crew.
S3.E7 ∙ Plan of Attack
The Ross crew responds to an overturned wreck; the road to the boarder is shut down; John faces a steep ravine for a recovery.
S3.E8 ∙ Ladies and Gents, We Are Going to War
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.
S3.E9 ∙ Whole Lot of Faith
A freak bout of 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. And Bubba must learn to be a leader when a heavy lumber wreck puts his skills to the test.
S3.E10 ∙ There is Nothing Else
Gary and the team tackle a tanker wreck; Steve's crew fights to get a tall tractor off the highway.
S3.E11 ∙ Only One Shot
When a bridge collapses in a river, it's up to the Ross crew to execute the biggest, most complex job of the season - with an entire town turning up to watch. And one of North America's youngest rotator operators gets in over his head.
S3.E12 ∙ We're Not Safe Here
Collin is stuck right in the middle when icy roads send trucks smashing into the ditch. Later, his first shot at a solo heavy recovery holds a nasty surprise. And Bubba scrambles to fight a fuel leak and a buckling trailer.
S3.E13 ∙ Between Life and Death
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.
S3.E14 ∙ Beat Up and Bloody
When a springtime ice storm attacks the 400, Bubba battles his most stubborn wreck. Sonny improvises to clear a pile of heavy steel beams. Still reeling from Collin's recent close call, Gary has to put second thoughts aside when a flammable tanker plummets from an on-ramp.
