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s07e13 · 2023-04-25
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Heavy Rescue: 401
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Spanning the Greater Toronto Area and southern Ontario, Heavy Rescue: 401 follows multiple major tow operators, rescue, and maintenance crews day and night along North America's most intense stretch of highway. From Sarnia eastbound to Toronto and north to Barrie, the cast of heroes work diligently to keep Canada's most important and busiest series of highways open through any weather condition. From monster snow storms creating kilometers of mayhem to trucks spilling their loads, these efforts safeguard the country's most important trade route with the U.S. from grinding to a crippling halt through the worst of the winter driving season.
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18 this season · 91 totals05e01 Big, Mean and Heavy 2021-01-06 02:00
Big, Mean and Heavy
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.
s05e02 The Worst Place 2021-01-13 02:00
The Worst Place
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.
s05e03 Everything That Can Go Wrong 2021-01-20 02:00
Everything That Can Go Wrong
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.
s05e04 A Hell of a Pull 2021-01-27 02:00
A Hell of a Pull
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.
s05e05 I'm On My Way 2021-02-03 02:00
I'm On My Way
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.
s05e06 No Room for Error 2021-02-10 02:00
No Room for Error
A compromised trailer breaks apart in Chatham; John Allen maneuvers a truckload of water.
s05e07 Thread the Needle 2021-02-17 02:00
Thread the Needle
A tractor wedged between an overpass and a guardrail forces the Ross crew into a game of inches; Herbs crew goes deep into the woods to rescue a tree-bound truck; Sonny tries to clear a stalled semi in a dangerous spot.
s05e08 This Ain't Gonna Be Pretty 2021-02-24 02:00
This Ain't Gonna Be Pretty
A massive storm across the southern tip of the province pushes the County crew into an intense double recovery; a tree stump in the worst possible spot threatens a big job for Duncan.
s05e09 Moment of Truth 2021-03-03 02:00
Moment of Truth
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.
s05e10 I Don't Stop 2021-03-10 02:00
I Don't Stop
When a tractor-trailer rolls over in an icy median, the oldest member of Duncan's team takes on the most dangerous job. The County/Coxon crew fights a muddy wreck that puts Eric in the firing line. And it's a tense recovery for the Bear with a semi leaning over a slope and a guardrail that won't let go.
s05e11 No Other Choice 2021-03-17 01:00
No Other Choice
A super-storm blasts across the province, pushing Gary to bring out the newest addition to his fleet; Sonny hurries to help a stranded customer but comes up against a roadblock; a tragedy on the highway hits close to home for Trevor.
s05e12 Recipe for Disaster 2021-03-24 01:00
Recipe for Disaster
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.
s05e13 In For The Long Haul 2021-03-31 01:00
In For The Long Haul
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.
s05e14 For Some Reason, I Like It 2021-04-07 01:00
For Some Reason, I Like It
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.
s05e15 Slay the Dragon 2021-04-14 01:00
Slay the Dragon
Adam improvises when heavy winds complicate a tough recovery; Gary's new team - and his hopes for the future - are put to the test against a heavy sea container; when a trailer loses its wheels, Duncan has to wrestle it to the road.
s05e16 A Major Situation 2021-04-28 01:00
A Major Situation
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.