Heavy Rescue: 401
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.
Season 1 - Heavy Rescue: 401
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Season 2 - Heavy Rescue: 401
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hurries to save a load of pharmaceuticals before it freezes."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Season 3 - Heavy Rescue: 401
2019-01-08
"Sonny deals with a jackknife during the first winter storm; John deals with a messy wreck under an overpass."
2019-01-15
"Kevin orchestrates a team of heavy operators during a highway cleanup job; Garys crew is sent on a marathon recovery."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
2019-03-12
"Gary and the team tackle a tanker wreck; Steves crew fights to get a tall tractor off the highway."
2019-03-19
"When a bridge collapses in a river, it\u2019s up to the Ross crew to execute the biggest, most complex job of the season. And one of North America\u2019s youngest rotator operators gets in over his head."
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."
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."
Season 4 - Heavy Rescue: 401
Season 5 - Heavy Rescue: 401
Season 6 - Heavy Rescue: 401
Season 7 - Heavy Rescue: 401
