A broken-down HGV needs different equipment and expertise to a car or van, a low-loader, the right lifting gear, and someone who knows how to use them. SRL Recovery takes your call for HGV and articulated lorry recovery across Glasgow and coordinates dispatch through our trusted heavy-recovery network, so you get one phone call and one point of contact rather than having to track down a specialist yourself.
What we cover
Rigid HGVs (box trucks, tippers, curtain-siders) and full articulated lorries, tractor units, trailers, and combinations up to and including artic weight. Breakdowns, accidents, jack-knifes, and vehicles that need lifting or winching clear of a live lane are all jobs we take calls for and get moving.
If you operate a fleet and want a standing arrangement for HGV recovery, see our trade recovery page. We set up accounts with agreed terms for haulage firms and logistics operators.
Why we don't quote a flat price
Every other service on this site has a published flat rate, because a car or van job is broadly predictable. HGV recovery isn't, the weight of the vehicle, whether it's loaded, the recovery method needed (straight lift vs winch vs full low-loader transport), the distance, and whether it's blocking a live lane all change the job significantly. Rather than publish a number that won't hold up for most jobs, we give you an exact price on the phone once we know the details.
Call 01698 700970 with the vehicle type, roughly what's happened, and your location, and we'll give you a clear quote before dispatching, same principle as every other job we do, just without a one-size-fits-all headline figure.
Motorway and live-lane HGV recovery
HGV breakdowns on the M8, M74, M77, M73, and M80 get the same urgency as any live-lane job, coordination with Police Scotland and Traffic Scotland where a lane closure is needed, and dispatch arranged immediately. If your HGV is in a live lane, call 999 first, then call us.
Why choose SRL Recovery
- check_circleCoordinated dispatch through our heavy-recovery network
- check_circleRigid HGVs and full articulated lorries
- check_circleOne call. We handle finding the right truck
- check_circleLive-lane and motorway HGV recovery
- check_circleTrade accounts available for haulage and logistics fleets
Common questions
Can you recover a full articulated lorry, not just a rigid?
Yes. We take calls for both rigid HGVs and full articulated combinations (tractor unit and trailer) and coordinate dispatch through our heavy-recovery network to get the right truck to you.
Do you operate the recovery truck yourselves?
For HGV and artic jobs we coordinate through our trusted heavy-recovery network to get the right equipment to you fast. You get one call and one point of contact, and we handle arranging the rest.
How much does HGV recovery cost?
It depends on the vehicle's weight, whether it's loaded, the recovery method needed, and distance, too many variables for a flat published rate. Call 01698 700970 with the details and we'll give you an exact price before we dispatch.
Do you cover HGV breakdowns on the motorway?
Yes, M8, M74, M77, M73, and M80 are all covered, including live-lane and jack-knife recoveries in coordination with Police Scotland / Traffic Scotland where needed.
Can hauliers set up a trade account for HGV recovery?
Yes, if you run a fleet and want agreed terms and priority dispatch, see our trade recovery page or call and ask.