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
S4.E1 ∙ We're Jumping In
After three decades on the highway, a major change forces Eric Godard to adapt to a new crew on a tough rollover; a vicious pre-winter storm pushes Sonny into urgent on-the-job training; a jet fuel spill shuts down the entire 401.
S4.E2 ∙ Take A Deep Breath
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.
S4.E3 ∙ There's Always Fear
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.
S4.E4 ∙ Not the Best Spot to Be
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.
S4.E5 ∙ Free the Highway
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.
S4.E6 ∙ Pull 'n Pray
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.
S4.E7 ∙ Holy Mackerel, What a Mess
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.
S4.E8 ∙ That Highway is the Lifeline
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.
S4.E9 ∙ A Real Disaster
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.
S4.E10 ∙ A Big Problem
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.
S4.E11 ∙ I've Seen My Share
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.
S4.E12 ∙ You Are Never Safe
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.
S4.E13 ∙ Always Makes My Knees Knock
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.
S4.E14 ∙ It's a Rush Every Time
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.
