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Heavy Rescue: 401
2017 - 2023 7.9 (25 votes) 7 Seasons
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Heavy Rescue: 401

Overview

A group of heavy recovery drivers work to keep traffic rolling on some of the busiest and most unforgiving roads on the planet, Ontario’s 400-series highways. When disaster strikes on these roads, the pressure is on to get them cleared and reopened.

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

No overview available.

9 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: War Zone
2017-01-03

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: Shock and Awe
2017-01-10

A semi-truck crash shuts down a crucial border route, putting pressure on lead operator Kevin to reopen the road; rookie heavy rescue driver Sonny helps a trucker stuck on a dangerous stretch of highway; a tanker wreck causes commuter chaos in Toronto.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: All Around Us
2017-01-17

A courier truck rolls over; Mark finds himself in the middle of a crash zone on the 401 during a storm; and the crew are faced with an icy airbag job.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: Anything Can Happen
2017-01-24

James and Bubba recover a semi that smashed into a building without bringing down the whole structure; Kevin faces problems with a tractor-trailer that has crashed in deep mud.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: A Load of Problems
2017-01-31

Gary's team fights to upright a battered trailer that is dangerously close to splitting open; a rookie takes his first shot as lead operator on the rotator under tough conditions.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Honour Guard
2017-02-07

Gary's second-in-command 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 where curious drivers are causing further problems.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Nerves of Steel
2017-02-14

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. Herb's crew stares down a huge mess and a marathon recovery in tough condition.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: My Way or The Highway
2017-02-21

During a spring store, 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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: Worlds Apart
2017-02-28

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.. comparing the biggest wrecks and toughest jobs over the past winter.

Runtime: 45 min
Season 2 (2018)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: It Only Takes A Second
2018-01-02

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: This Is Chaos
2018-01-09

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: Guardian Angel
2018-01-16

A massive multiple-semi crash in a tunnel forces the Coxon crew to clear a big mess in a tight space; Mark Haslett heads to the rescue when a woman is trapped on a dangerous stretch of the highway in Toronto.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: Skyway Thru Hell
2018-01-23

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: Where There's Smoke
2018-01-30

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Not Your Regular Fender-Bender
2018-02-06

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Feels like A Win
2018-02-13

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: A Very Long Night
2018-02-20

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: Always A Danger
2018-02-27

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 10: Thrown In the Deep End
2018-03-06

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Season 3 (2019)

No overview available.

14 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: It's Now or Never and Pray For the Best
2019-01-08

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: One Twisted Mess
2019-01-15

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: The 401 Is Calling
2019-01-22

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: There's Got To Be A Way
2019-01-29

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: Only Getting Worse
2019-02-05

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Your Heart Sinks
2019-02-12

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Plan of Attack
2019-02-19

The Ross crew uprights a wreck filled with loose car engines, prompting a dangerous offload; a sudden stop shears off a truck's cab, shutting down the road to the border; John Allen heads down a steep ravine for a delicate recovery.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Ladies and Gents, We Are Going to War
2019-02-26

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: Whole Lot Of Faith
2019-03-05

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 10: There Is Nothing Else
2019-03-12

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 11: Only One Shot
2019-03-19

When a bridge collapses in a river, it’s up to the Ross crew to execute the biggest, most complex job of the season. And one of North America’s youngest rotator operators gets in over his head.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 12: We're Not Safe Here
2019-03-26

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 13: Between Life and Death
2019-04-02

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 14: Beat Up and Bloody
2019-04-09

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Season 4 (2020)

No overview available.

14 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: We're Jumping In
2020-01-07

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: Take A Deep Breath
2020-01-14

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: There's Always Fear
2020-01-21

Steves 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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: Not The Best Spot To Be
2020-01-28

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; Herbs rookie Zach masters a difficult move for the first time.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: Free The Highway
2020-02-04

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Pull 'N Pray
2020-02-11

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: A Big Problem
2020-02-18

An air ambulance crew takes off after a pileup results in serious casualties; Preferred fights to clear two wrecks blocking the road to the border; a veteran operator rescues a leaning trailer.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: Holy Mackerel, What A Mess
2020-02-25

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: That Highway Is The Lifeline
2020-03-03

The 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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 10: A Real Disaster
2020-03-10

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 crew improvise to offload some extreme cargo.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 11: I've Seen My Share
2020-03-17

A rolled-over dump truck spills its load on the 401 in the middle of rush hour, and Steve, Sonny and crew make a split-second decision; Eric works to cement his place on the new team when he and his boss disagree on how to handle a shredded trailer.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 12: You Are Never Safe
2020-03-24

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 13: Always Makes My Knees Knock
2020-03-31

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 14: It's a Rush Every Time
2020-04-07

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Season 5 (2021)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Big, Mean and Heavy
2021-01-05

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 2: The Worst Place
2021-01-12

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 Rosss try out their newest operator.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 3: Everything That Can Go Wrong
2021-01-19

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 4: A Hell of a Pull
2021-01-26

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 5: I'm On My Way
2021-02-02

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 Mitchs nerves.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: No Room for Error
2021-02-09

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 7: Thread the Needle
2021-02-16

A tractor wedged between an overpass and a guardrail forces the Ross crew into a game of inches.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 8: This Ain't Gonna Be Pretty
2021-02-23

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 9: Moment of Truth
2021-03-02

Mitch from B&G joins forces with John Allen to clean up a triple collision and a badly leaking tanker; a newly promoted rotator op fights a trailer that's ripping in two; Kevin rushes to clear a wreck in time for an important family milestone.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 10: I Don't Stop
2021-03-09

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 11: No Other Choice
2021-03-16

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

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 12: Recipe for Disaster
2021-03-23

When the Classic and Lucky crews battle a trailer ready to break in two, they make a drastic decision, turning to their tree expert and his chainsaw; Mike and David Ross ease out a semi caught between a culvert and a heavy steel coil.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 13: In for the Long Haul
2021-03-30

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 tough challenge when he tries to save a trailer buckling under heavy concrete; a new member joins the Preferred crew.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 14: For Some Reason, I Like It
2021-04-06

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.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 15: Slay the Dragon
2021-04-13

Adam improvises when heavy winds complicate a tough recovery; Gary's new team and hopes are put to the test against a heavy sea container; when a trailer loses its wheels, Duncan has to wrestle it to the road.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 16: A Major Situation
2021-04-27

Sonny needs to pull off an urgent recovery with all eyes on him; 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 as a blast of frigid weather makes the job more difficult.

Runtime: 45 min
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Season 6 (2022)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: When They Need Help, I'll Be There
2022-01-24

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 2: Wreck and a Half
2022-01-31

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 3: A Real Logjam
2022-02-07

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

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 4: Scared as Hell
2022-02-14

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 5: A Whole Lotta Kaboom
2022-02-21

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 6: This Is Crazy
2022-02-28

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 7: Not a Warm Fuzzy Feeling
2022-03-07

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 8: A Hail Mary Move
2022-03-14

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 9: Become One with the Truck
2022-03-21

Duncan takes on a difficult wreck as Mike McPhee returns from the injured list; a load of liquid asphalt threatens to spread and spurs a quick cleanup; a violent crash shuts down the road to the border and forces Kyle to confront hard trauma from his past.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 10: Get Back Up
2022-03-28

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.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 11: We're in Trouble Here Now
2022-04-04

Duncan helps an industry veteran take on a heavy rollover in a marathon job that delivers one huge problem after another. The OnRoute crew wrestles a load of wood with the afternoon commute closing in. A load of sparkling water sparks a painful offload.

Runtime: 41 min
Episode 12: What We Live For
2022-04-11

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 the end of the winter with a muddy battle and a decision about how much recovery his body can stand.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 13: You Wanna Fight?
2022-04-18

John Allen spends a frigid night battling a load of spilled scrap metal. Collin faces a tight deadline on a tough double recovery. Bill Wright makes a hard call, leading to an emotional farewell for Mitch and the entire B&G crew.

Runtime: 45 min
Season 7 (2023)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Oh Boy, What a Mess
2023-01-23

A double tanker loaded with gasoline smashes into a house; Duncan Cooper puts his new 50-ton rotator to the test; Gary and Collin bring their rookie crew to a bad collision blocking the road to the border.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 2: Snow Screws Everything Up
2023-01-30

Sgt. Kerry Schmidt fights to get stuck commuters moving; Austin Hutchinson is forced to battle a nasty wreck all on his own; Abrams' John Allen tackles a snowplow blocking a vital ramp.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 3: No Time Like the Present
2023-02-06

Sgt. Kerry Schmidt coordinates heavy tows and Sonny Subra must clear a ramp littered with semis; Herb's Towing takes on a B-train that slid right off the highway; Eric Goddard brings a brand-new heavy wrecker to recover a heavy trailer.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 4: All Hands On Deck
2023-02-13

An armored truck rolls over on the 401; Kim Reid's crew deals with a toppled trailer in a risky spot; Ross Services handles a tanker full of gasoline; Gary and Collin have conflicting ideas about getting a badly compromised trailer back to the road.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 5: A Lump in the Throat
2023-02-20

Chad Grenier deals with a spun-out tractor; Bill Wright brings his new rotator to a dangerous corner of the 401; the Herb's Towing crew faces a major challenge when a semi barrels across both sides of the highway.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 6: Way Worse Than a Jackknife
2023-02-27

A heavy crew must remove a load of industrial glass panels from a buckled trailer, a double wreck pushes the crews from Herb's and Cornwall into a tense race, Gary gives a rookie operator the chance to learn the ropes at a difficult scene.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 7: No Coming Back
2023-03-06

Eric and Senior work to coax a semi back on the road.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 8: Take Your Time But Hurry Up
2023-03-13

When a transport rolls on a dangerous curve, John Campbell needs to master his new rotator in a hurry; Duncan Cooper and crew take on a full load of medical supplies dumped on the side of the highway; Gary and Collin dig deep to keep a fully loaded truck from tipping over.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 9: Metal Twisted Upon Metal
2023-03-20

Toronto drivers struggle after a heavy winter storm. North of the city, Sonny pushes his small wrecker to its limit. A load of buttermilk spurs a messy cleanup. And the newest member of Andrew's crew gets to prove her worth against a badly mangled wreck.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 10: Running On Adrenaline
2023-04-03

When a load of wood beams goes for a wild ride, Herb takes a break from retirement to help the crew wrangle a huge and heavy job. An OPP constable makes a very unusual traffic stop in Toronto. And the Preferred team confronts a challenge that even Gary has never seen before - a fully loaded car carrier overturned in the median.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 11: Out of The Comfort Zone
2023-04-10

The Preferred crew must split up to clear two wrecks. But Gary is soon desperate to have Collin back at his side. Mitch Wright returns home just in time to pick up a shovel and lead a frustrating recovery against a dump truck filled with manure.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 12: Nature of The Beast
2023-04-17

Another snowstorm hits Toronto as Sgt. Kerry Schmidt works with Abram's crew to clear the continent's busiest stretch of highway. Duncan teams with John Campbell on a semi mired deep in the mud. Ross' Mike and Austin attempt to recover a trailer carrying an unusual load. And when a fire closes down Highway 400, James and Fabiana answer the call.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 13: Deep, Steep and Stuck
2023-04-24

Outside Toronto a bad jackknife makes a mess of the morning commute. Sonny needs to clear a spun-out semi in time to make an important family commitment. After a transport veers off the highway, Eric faces a hard truth about the future of his career. And Andrew's crew must overcome intense resistance from a truck frozen deep in the ditch.

Runtime: N/A min

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