Lorry Recovery
Birmingham.
Lorry broken down in Birmingham? Rigid lorry, articulated lorry or curtainsider — our specialist recovery units reach you in 18 minutes. Real person answers every call. Heavy underlift and flatbed recovery. Towed to your depot, garage, or yard — anywhere in the UK. All B postcodes, all motorways, 24/7.
Trusted by 1,200+ Birmingham hauliers & fleet managers
Why Hauliers Trust
Roadway Assist
Six things every lorry driver needs to know. We deliver on every one.
18-Min
Response
Nearest specialist operator dispatched the moment you call. No hold music. No automated menus. Average Birmingham response: 18 minutes.
Mobile Repair
First
We always attempt roadside repair before recovery. Saves time, saves money, gets you moving faster. Recovery only if it can't be fixed roadside.
Recovery
If Needed
If the vehicle can't safely move, we arrange recovery to your preferred garage or depot — anywhere in the UK.
24/7 Real
Person
No automated menu, no voicemail. A real coordinator answers every call day or night, 365 days a year.
All HGV
Types
Rigid, articulated, curtainsider, tipper, box, refrigerated — all handled. Up to 44 tonnes.
Fixed Price
Always
Price confirmed before we dispatch. No call-out fee, no membership, no surprise invoice.
Lorry Broken Down Or Need Fleet Cover.We Handle Both
Whether your HGV is stuck on the M6 right now or you're booking a planned recovery, the same specialist heavy-recovery team reaches you in 18 minutes on average.
Broken Down
Right Now
We come to you — wherever it stopped.
- Lorry has stopped and won't restart — engine, gearbox, electrical
- Articulated lorry won't restart at depot or layby
- Lorry won't start at a loading bay, depot or layby
- Accident or collision damage — lorry needs clearing
- Lorry is loaded — we recover loaded lorries safely
Planned Lorry Recovery
& Fleet Cover
Pre-arranged lorry recovery at agreed rates.
- Insurance recovery from accident or incident scenes
- VOR lorry transported to dealer or specialist garage
- Fleet cover — priority dispatch, fixed rates, monthly billing
- Yard-to-yard non-running lorry transport across UK
- End-of-life lorry collected and delivered to scrap
How Lorry Recovery
Birmingham Works
Four steps from your call to your lorry being recovered safely.
You Call
Or WhatsApp
A real person answers, takes your vehicle details and exact location. Postcode, motorway junction or landmark. Done in under 30 seconds.
Fixed Price
Confirmed
You get a clear price before we move. No call-out charge, no membership, no hidden fees. The quoted price is the price you pay.
Operator
Dispatched
The nearest heavy recovery unit is on the way immediately. ETA confirmed before we hang up. Average dispatch: 18 minutes.
Lorry Recovered
Safely
Roadside repair attempted first. If the vehicle can't be made roadworthy, we recover to your depot, garage or yard of choice anywhere in the UK.
Articulated Lorry
Recovery
Tractor unit and trailer combinations up to 44T. Air-assisted heavy underlift. UK-wide tow destination.
Air System &
Brake Faults
Air suspension, air brake failure, ABS faults. Safely attended by trained operators. Air leak repair or recovery to a safe location.
Electrical &
ECU Faults
Cab electrics, ECU faults, lighting failures. Mobile diagnostic equipment on board. Roadside repair or recovery to a specialist garage.
Tyre &
Wheel Faults
HGV tyre blowout, wheel loss, slow puncture. Mobile tyre replacement available roadside. 22.5-inch and other commercial sizes carried.
Accident & Scene
Lorry Recovery
Collision, jackknife, rollover. Fast scene clearance, Highways England coordination, insurance documentation.
Refrigerated Lorry
Recovery
Reefer tractor and trailer faults. Priority response for temperature-sensitive loads.
Vehicle Sizes & Weight
We Attend
Not sure if we can handle your lorry? Here is a plain guide to the lorry sizes we recover in Birmingham.
Up To 7.5T Rigid
Light rigid trucks, box vans, small tippers. Flatbed recovery for safe, secure transport to your depot or garage of choice.
7.5T to 18T Rigid
Medium rigid trucks. Underlift and heavy flatbed recovery. Air-brake-compatible equipment for safe motorway transport.
18T to 26T Rigid
Heavy rigid lorries, refuse trucks, mixers. Underlift recovery with full air support. Trained operators for hard-braked vehicles.
Articulated up to 44T
Full artics, tractor units + trailers. Heavy underlift with full air support. Motorway-trained for M6, M5, M42, M40 incidents.
Refrigerated & Specialist
Reefer trailers, tankers, tippers, low-loaders. Priority attendance for temperature-sensitive loads. Specialist handling for sensitive cargo.
Plant & Non-Standard
Plant trucks, abnormal loads, oversized vehicles. Call to confirm before dispatch — we confirm capability within 30 seconds.
Not sure if we can handle your vehicle? Call 07782 622388 — we'll confirm in 30 seconds.
Lorry Recovery Coverage
Birmingham
We cover every B postcode plus all motorways and A-roads around Birmingham. Average response time per area shown below.
Real Lorry Recovery
Stories — Birmingham
Four recent lorry recovery callouts across the M42 corridor and Birmingham Airport area.
Terry runs one lorry. When it stops, his income stops. His DAF XF lost all power on the A446 approaching Coleshill at 9:12pm. Pulled into a wide verge, hazards on.
“A bloke answered straight away. Didn't mess about — asked me the plated weight, where I was, where I needed to go. Gave me a price. I said yes. That was it.”
Heavy recovery arrived at 9:38pm — 24 minutes. 44-tonne artic towed 20 miles to his Tamworth yard. Arrived 10:45pm. Terry was home by midnight. Lorry at the DAF dealer next morning. Back on the road 48 hours later.
Gail runs a three-lorry operation. Her 18T Volvo rigid had a complete engine failure near Birmingham Airport at 7:45am. Fixed rate to the fleet's preferred Volvo workshop in Coventry (22 miles) confirmed on the call.
Recovery arrived at 8:10am — 22 minutes. Rigid loaded on heavy flatbed. Delivered to Coventry Volvo workshop by 9:05am. Lorry back in service within four days. Gail has since moved all three vehicles onto a Roadway Assist fleet account.
Tony's Scania R 450 developed a fuel system fault near the NEC at 3:05am — heading back after an overnight delivery. Engine cutting in and out. Pulled over on the access road.
Tony called at 3:07am. Real person answered immediately.
Heavy recovery arrived at 3:32am — 25 minutes. Fuel fault confirmed — not fixable roadside without dealer equipment. Tractor unit and trailer recovered to Tony's Coventry depot (18 miles). Tony was home by 5:15am. Lorry at Scania dealer next morning. Back on the road in 36 hours.
Mike's MAN TGX lost air pressure on the M42 northbound near J7 at 11:20pm. Trailer brakes locked on. Laden flatbed with steel sections — load value approximately £9,000.
Mike called at 11:22pm. Coordinator confirmed location and that the laden flatbed would require the heavy underlift.
Motorway-rated heavy recovery arrived at 11:44pm — 22 minutes. Coordinated with Highways England patrol. Air line beyond roadside fix — full recovery to secure lorry park near Tamworth (8 miles). Load remained on the flatbed, fully secured. Lorry at MAN dealer next morning. Back on the road in 30 hours.
Lorry Recovery Birmingham
Questions Answered
Ten of the most common questions hauliers and fleet managers ask before they call. If yours isn't here, ring us.
Every job is priced individually based on vehicle weight, distance, and recovery type. There's no call-out fee and no membership. You'll get a fixed price confirmed before we dispatch. Call 07782 622388 for an instant quote.
Our average response time is 18 minutes across Birmingham. On motorways (M6, M5, M42, M40) we follow Highways England protocols and typically arrive within 25–30 minutes of dispatch.
Yes. We operate specialist heavy underlift units rated up to 44 tonnes. We handle full artics, rigid HGVs, curtainsiders, tippers, tankers, and trailers.
Yes. All motorways around Birmingham are covered 24/7. Our operators are motorway-trained and follow all Highways England safety protocols including emergency refuge area procedures.
Yes. We handle insurance recovery, accident scene clearance, and post-incident transport. We provide full documentation for your insurer.
We have specialist winching equipment for off-road and embedded vehicles. Tell us the situation on the call and we'll dispatch the right recovery vehicle.
Yes. We can recover from Birmingham to anywhere in mainland UK. We'll confirm the fixed transport price before we dispatch — no surprise charges.
Yes. Fleet contracts available with priority dispatch, fixed pricing tiers, and consolidated monthly invoicing. Call 07782 622388 to discuss your fleet needs.
Yes. We can recover detached trailers, damaged trailers, or trailers where the tractor unit has been removed. Curtain, box, tipper, flatbed, and low-loader trailers all handled.
Vehicle type and weight, exact location (postcode, motorway junction, or landmark), the fault if known, and where you want it taken. We'll handle the rest. Call 07782 622388 now.
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