Transport Cargo Recovery and Traffic Control in Vancouver

When a freight accident happens, your load is exposed to theft, weather, and damage, meaning the carrier, consignee, and public safety are all depending on you. If this happens, you can't take any cargo recovery or traffic control risks. Instead, this is when you call 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking.

We know how to handle these situations and provide immediate cargo recovery and certified traffic control services across Metro Vancouver and throughout BC’s interior, including key routes like Highway 1. Our crews respond fast, and we send fully trained and WorkSafeBC-certified Traffic Control People and Lane Closure Technicians to secure the scene.

If disaster has struck, we're here to help manage the scene. Contact us now, and we can dispatch a team immediately.

We Respond Fast to Minimize The Risks

When an accident occurs, every minute counts. As soon as we get the call, our dispatcher confirms the scene location and deploys the nearest available crew, day or night.

Traffic control personnel are the first to arrive. They establish safe perimeter control using cones, signage, and lane closures to redirect vehicles and create a protected zone for responders and passing motorists.

At the same time, our cargo recovery team rolls in with equipment ready: forklifts, pallet jacks, load bars, containment tools, and backup trailers if needed. We separate damaged from salvageable freight, re-stack and re-secure loads, and help coordinate transfer to nearby storage or transport facilities. 

Here’s how our process works from the moment you call:

1. Immediate Dispatch – Our 24/7 team confirms your location and sends the nearest traffic control and recovery crews.
2. Scene Control – Certified TCPs set up a secure work zone using cones, signage, and lane closures that meet WorkSafeBC standards.
3. Cargo Assessment – Recovery techs assess freight condition, separate salvageable goods, and document product loss for reporting.
4. Equipment Deployment – We use forklifts, pallet jacks, straps, and containment tools to stabilize and reload freight.
5. Transfer or Storage – Recovered freight is moved to one of our nearby secure facilities or transferred to a replacement trailer.
6. Incident Reporting – You receive time-stamped photos, manifests, and a summary report to support any insurance or internal follow-ups.

We also partner with Western Canada's largest tow and recovery operator so that all towing and recovery needs are taken care of as well.

Why Transportation Professionals Trust 18 Wheels

Freight loss doesn’t just affect your bottom line; it affects your client relationships, safety record, and business reputation.

That’s why transportation companies across BC keep us on speed dial. Because we’re not just a trucking company. We’re a full-service logistics partner with the infrastructure to act immediately and the local knowledge to navigate the scene quickly.

If your trailer has gone down and your load is compromised, there’s no time to waste. Contact us now and let 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking take control of the scene.