The thing with Ron is that he respects everyone, including the drivers who messed up. He always uses the incidents as a teaching experience for everyone.
@@765kvline Every truck driving school should be showing Wednesday's Bonehead Trucker episodes to the classes, then asking the students, "Are you going to do any better than this once you've got your CDL?"
@@wbball15 I don't think I perceive micromanagement or condescension from Ron Pratt. The sense I get of him is that he knows his equipment and his craft so well that he is best suited to assume operational command, develop a plan of attack, and execute the plan with the help of his staff. There are privates and there are generals, and Ron seems to be a good general to me at least. Your mileage may vary though.
@@wbball15 When have you seen him be condescending? I have been a subscriber for several years, and do not recall any time he has not been respectful to his customers, his staff, and the law enforcement and other responders.
I agree with you on this one Ike. It's no wonder we are disrespected everywhere we go. This is what the public sees is flip flop driving fools racing around screwing stuff up, while the quiet professionals go unnoticed.
Exactly right. I retired last month after 34 years. The conditions are just too crazy out there. All the foreign drivers coming in the last few years haven't made it better. God bless the safe and professional drivers. Stay safe.
As a truck driver, he already deals with a certain level of 4 & 18 wheeler stupidness. As a tow truck operator, he would get to move stupid out of the way for a minute.
I'm 70 years old and when I started driving in the late seventies Mostly all drivers wore boots slip on boots so you could slip your feet out and crawl into the bunk.. what has happened to this industry and the lack of professionalism amongst the drivers breaks my heart to see what's happening.
Funny thing is I've had a couple old guys talk shit to me for having my boots tied under the lip so I can slip them off under my steering wheel to keep the truck clean. You can't please anyone... Everyone always has something to complain about.
Trucking industry is hireing like the US conscripted troops i Vietnam conflict, they trolled the ocean floor, an culled little. An i never wore flipflops even in the shower.
This is what making me mad: I served in the military for over 20 year, drove trucks through Afghanistan, Iraq, Europe and Asia Finally retire, apply for a job (mega carrier) and they tell me no but then THIS dude gets not only a job but assigned A BRAND NEW RIG, talk about “Shame On The Mess”
I feel this. Hated the fact nobody would consider any of my time in the military as real world experience. 5 years later with a CDL and I'm doing what Ron Pratt does.
BTW thank you for your service! When the company I worked for for years as a lead operator in manufacturing wouldn't hire me, and sent me a form letter with the words "OVER QUALIFIED" that looked like they had been scribbled in by a little kid? Yeah, they wanna hire some nobody put him in a new truck and if he wrecks it they fire him write off the truck and do it all over again?
Most companies only use Verifiable experience and I was also told that the Military very rarely actually verifies experience and can give information about what kind of trucks the person actually drove. To me it seems like a safety issue where you have a person saying one thing but nobody with the power to prove it will or can give that information to them. Also I've worked for multiple Mega carriers and they do training for military experience and you get a sticker for your truck for the force you were in. Swift and Prime encourage ex-military to apply with them. Now if you have a bad personal driving record than no mater the experience you have they wont hire you. DWI, speeding, accidents can disqualify you they look at that before the even look at your work history.
He sure does! I had to run my tractor through their shop for a minor repair once and the whole crew was nothing but professional. The equipment is indeed top shelf stuff. The rotator was on a job when I was there but even the old Western Star, with all of its well earned battle scars, is still clean and well maintained.
About the only time Ron's vehicles are not clean is when they are dealing with the aftermath of a ice or snow storm and are busy going from one call to the next.
@@MikeBrown-ii3pt that truck looks new in the videos but dang it that thing has some hell scars had them replace a tire they had the WS and rotator out doing something all the tool bays were open so i got to explore hands off but still fun
The fact that the hood cannot be opened tells us this dude is not doing ANY pre operation checks at all. Heck, that truck could be down oil, washer fluid, have mice living in there...who knows what shenanigans are going on. LOL
He can’t open the good because these new Volvos, for some dumb reason it didn’t come with the hood releases , you have to manually reach under the plastic fender cover and find the latch and manually unlatch it,
The minute he said "oh, the fuel tank is touching" and "it's sitting on the tie rod" I'd be calling the highway patrol and suggesting an inspection. Sorry not sorry, better than grandma getting taken out by a flying steering wheel because you didn't want to get involved
I would never drive that tractor at any speed above 5 mph without a complete checkout. The liability would be horrendous if an accident occurred killing a family of five.
@@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 agreed! And that'll be one of those that goes out and wrecks and makes the rest of us look bad because he's on a work visa or something like that
Honestly the driver should be able to tell if it's too damaged to move out of the parking lot, but that was 15-20 years ago. Drivers these days have trouble checking their coolant. If it were my truck I would be talking to the tow truck driver and asking them what he thought. If it t needed to be inspected I would have roadside come check it out. Public safety is number one after something like that.
The Newbie Driver probably owns the truck as a Lease driver. But I doubt he will be able to fulfill this lease and buy this truck. (I would not buy a truck with all this damage)
The other thing I would like to see is DOT requiring 5 years of driving experience in a car before you can even train as a truck driver. Most of these foreign drivers not only can't speak much English but most have little or no experience driving anything larger than a motor bike.
In my home province of Quebec, you need to have your license for at least 36 months (3 years), or 2 years with a certificate from a provincially licensed training school. Here's the snippet from the Quebec licensing authority: You must have 36 months of experience as a holder of a Class 5 (automobile) driver's licence or probationary licence OR You must have 24 months of experience as a holder of a Class 5 (automobile) driver's licence or probationary licence if you have: - completed training leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in truck transportation issued by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur OR - completed 300 hours of driving a Class 1 vehicle on public roads, including at least 40 hours of driving with a driving school.
Ron is just so cool. He is one a f a few that have a Miller Industries 50 ton rotator with a sliding carriage. I watch him all the time. He is so polite and I have never seen him lose it on any of his videos. Thanks for sharing. You made it more amusing than it was when I saw it the first time. Can't wait for a good 10 minute plus Four Wheeler Friday.
Ron's a legend, and he does everything from trucks to cars and occasionally you'll see a tractor or something from a farm and he always does his best to give the best quality
Dude, I learned about 70% of everything I know about towing from watching Ron Pratt, and the other 30% by doing it myself. Ron Pratt's a fuckin life saver for a new wrecker operator!
I watched this a few days ago on Ron's channel. I've been subscribed to his channel for a couple of years. This was a good one. I immediately thought of your channel Ike.
I'm offended so much I subscribed. 🤣 Been watching Ron's channel for awhile. Also have over 20 years of towing experience myself. Great job on this reaction video. Looking forward to seeing more.
👍👍👍 so glad he got in-touch with you. I been on Ron's channel for a few years. Great Job I also find it so amazing that today's truckers are not in some sort of uniform. Back in the day you walk into the dispatchers room and if even a part of your uniform was missing or dirty, and no work boots on, you go Home. two strikes as a new guy, Good buy. And only senior driver got to drive the brand new equipment. B H T. :)
I retired from OTR driving in 2011. Started a local job in 2011 and retired from it in 2018. Throughout my whole 32 year career I wore long jeans and a company shirt and ballcap. The stores at the company terminals sold the shirts and ballcaps cheap, cheaper than buying the same at Wally World. Shoes were either Velcro running shoes(on and off fast) or depending on what I had to do, steel toe engineer boots(still on and off fast).I had very few problems with lack of respect from shippers and receivers. Other drivers dressed for the beach or BBQ would whine about shippers or receivers taking their time getting loaded or unloaded. I very seldom had that problem. Maybe looking like a professional has it's points.....
Just the fact that most tow trucker drivers can hold a firm face and seem to allow the other drivers to hold some sense of dignity by not saying WTF seems amazing.
A road repair guy in Iowa treated me like dirt initially the other day (drive tire blew) but once we had an intelligent conversation and he realized that I could’ve done the repair myself he treated me with respect. He said that many drivers don’t pay, or can’t drive worth a damn. They’ve had to yank guys from the truck just to get it in place. He was initially pissed at me because I nosed into a spot. I left plenty of room for putting the tire on but he didn’t have enough air hose to reach the tractor.
I agree with you! These trucking companies put everyone’s life in danger when they put these kind of people in these 80-100 thousand pound trucks on the road!!
Love listening to your reaction. I saw his entire video. He is a truer professional and takes care of the driver, his equipment and his people. Saw his Post about your video and had to check it out.
@@sarcasticguy4311 mistakes do happen but this was not one. This comes from being unsafe and inexperienced and not paying attention to his mirrors and surroundings. A huge rookie problem that won't be fixed when rookies and foreigners train the same kinds of people.
@@cris-br7xj I disagree. Sometimes all the training in the world won't stop a simple mistake. Also, sometimes a harsh lesson is the best lesson. I doubt this guy makes this mistake twice.
Ron Pratt knows his stuff!! If any of you get the chance, I recommend the video of Ron getting a extremely damaged truck that caught on fire! Awesome job of getting the truck & trailer off the highway!!
I have been watching Ron for many years ! I have seen a lot boneheaded drivers on Ron's channel and ron is very good at helping the local area scott county Mo. he has helped the fire & rescue from training to marathons to the county fair !
I think the carriers ran out of mileage awards after they kept lowering the goal. They're down to about 1K miles now versus your million. And the real kicker? They can't even make that.
This is the video he posted last Friday. Ron Pratt and the whole Midwest Truck crew are awesome. I've subscribed to his channel for several years and have also used the shop for a minor repair once. They are very professional and their equipment is top shelf. For those that don't know, the guy in the blue shirt working with him is his son, Midwest Truck is a family run business and Rons son is the 3rd generation.
You are right with calling these people out. The days of the professional driver are all but gone. There is a big difference between driving professionally and just turning a wheel. Your channel is proof positive there.
I throw a lot of drivers off when I get called in by my broker to finish loads or replace a sick driver. I usually show up in a polo and slacks, with all my gear in a duffle bag (or rolling case depending on what I'm hauling and where). I even have black leather steel toe shoes. 🤣 I've been nicknamed 'The Corporate Driver' by some of the gents.
I have been a sub of Rons for around 2 years and he has had some crazy situations to deal with. I have never ever seen him so much as raise his voice let alone show if he is mad...professional through and through. He, as other have said, never gets on the driver of the casualty...everything is a teaching lesson. DO go check his channel out. As for flip flops...why can't DOT make it illegal to operate ANY commercial equipment that has an engine illegal... To me driving with them is an accident waiting to happen as they can fall off get twisted and screw with the pedal operation...safety first!! Also seeing guys changing clothes while driving...same question... I found you because my brother is an owner operator who said the stuff up here I wouldn't believe...big brother was soooo right... Keep up the great content...I enjoy your commentary, as from my point of view, you are spot on correct nearly every time.
As soon as the video started and I heard the voice, I knew it was Ron Pratt. I've been subbed to him for a long time. I think it is an FMCSA requirement that all drivers are supposed to be able to speak English, so they can communicate with DOT.
Reading writing and speaking English are all requirements to gain citizenship. So I'm confused when I run into these guys who can't understand, let alone speak english.
I have been watching Ron for quite a while now and he has some really interesting videos. There are wrecks that they have to clean up as well as so many other things. Ethan is his son.
Good video Ike. These people by no means should be driving a semi, or even be considered by a company for employment. Don’t apologize Ike, you are 100% correct in everything you said.
You get to see the fancy tow truck tools when your alternator on your new Peterbilt catches on fire. Weirdest thing that ever happened to me. Driving toward Virginia coast near Richmond. Load was heavy, close to 79,000 total. Truck started feeling wrong. Nothing was wrong on the guages, but, something was wrong. I pulled into a rest area before Richmond. Walked around the truck, checked everything. I couldn't find an issue. Got back in the truck and kept driving. Past Richmond now and my voltage drops, and I see smoke. I pull off the side of the road, pop the hood and my alternator is on fire! It doesn't even make sense in my mind. But, there are flames coming out of the alternator. I forget for a moment that the fire extinguisher is next to the seat. I see it every time I get in or out of the truck. Finally grab it. Unload it on the alternator, and I think I am fine. Takes a moment and pops back on fire. So now I am on my phone calling 911, waving my empty extinguisher at traffic. I couldn't hear the operator on the phone, so I just repeated, that my truck was on fire and I was near this exit on I-64 east bound. Another driver pulls his truck over and stops in front of me. He grabs a case of water out of his truck and we start cooling the alternator down with bottled water. I thank him and he gets back in his truck and on the road. About now, there is no traffic and the calvary has arrived in half a dozen emergency vehicles. Mind you the fire is out now. After they came and went, I spent 6 hours sitting there waiting for the tow truck. And we dropped the truck off at a yard in Richmond, and he dropped me off at a hotel where I sat till the Peterbilt place opened Monday morning. They exclaimed that they had never seen anything like it. And I could do nothing but agree. That Peterbilt was nice, but, the reason I got it was it broke down for the driver before me. And after this it broke down again 30 minutes out of the yard in Kansas City. So, I asked my dispatch for another truck. And that was the last I saw of that truck. But, somewhere, I have pictures of that damaged alternator, and where I scratched my name out of boredom in the asphalt at the side of the road. This was about 2009-2010. So, the Virgin Mobile flip phone I was using didn't exactly have a great camera.
What percentage of the driving population am I? I speak English,wear boots, and have never , ever had this happen to me. Ads a drdiver for over 50 years, I have only been hauled in by a HAPPY HOOKER once due to the ECM failing. The use of foreign drivers on our nations hiways is an appalling thought to me. They are aggressive and fall to the failure of non understanding of the language and signage of the nations road system. We need to bring in MORE ILLEGAL ALIENS and give them CDL's and a job. SARCASM at its finest.
You're just a tick higher percentage than me at 30 years otr. I've been on the hook twice. Once for a blown turbo and the second time from a bonehead backing into me and wiping out the hood, grille and all of the coolers on my old FLD120 at the Flyin J on the south side of Indy.
Ron Pratt is one of the few UA-cam guys I'd like to meet, he just seems like he's cool to hang out with! Hopefully you can do more of these reaction videos as that was pretty cool
Mr. Pratt is one of the most conscientious and competent operators i know of - as Ghost Drummer says below Mr. Pratt respects every one and is a very good mentor and instructor. Many Kudos. The rotator wrecker weighs 73 000 lbs as shown - is capable of lifting 100 000 lbs. Mr. Pratts channel is highly entertaining and informative. I'm very happy to see this collaboration.
The most Boneheaded driver on Ron’s channel was a driver who got stuck in a gravel parking lot. The ground underneath was soft, it was raining and the truck sank. It could happen to anyone. The following week, the same driver got stuck in the same exact lot in almost the same exact place. Search for “Bad luck at the casino” on his channel
Before reading the description and title I thought this was one of Rons videos just from the thumb nail. Long time viewer of you both, thanks for the videos over the years!
@LoveSweetDreams Anecdotal acceptions don't invalidate the general rule. Good for you for being safe. Why do we need you here to replace us again? Other than the fact that companies like you because you work harder for less money, I don't see a reason. You have collectively destroyed trucking. We didn't ask to be replaced and your extended stay is revoked, thanks
I love both channels but Ike I agree with you 100% I drove for 28 years and I had to have a wrecker for break downs a few times but never for something like this I can't believe how bad it has gotten out on the road when I started driving we had pride in our ability to drive and in the way we dressed nowadays they have no pride in themselves and it shows in the way they drive and dress
I'm so glad Ron reached out to you on this video as I sure gave some thought to you when I watched it the other day. Especially after I had noticed the flip-flops!
I've watched so many Ron Pratt videos that I find myself silently judging tow guys who have hooked up my truck (for breakdowns, not bonehead moments). but seriously, I would have a field day with tator if I could get my hands on it. would the whole day moving things around just because I can
You are so right don't apologize for anything the company who hires these foreigners should have to pay through the nose. If they would pay more, they could hire American Truck Drivers.
Your relatives are foreigners look it up I guess it’s just the hate in your blood there are foreigners having their companies n there is Americans working for them n happy
People can be offended however, are the offended willing to be on the road with drivers who cant read traffic signs or simply don't care or the training isn't up to par to be on the road driving a semi? This channel has helped me as a 4 wheel driver to be extra careful around semi's and all drivers do stupid stuff from time to time but now not so much.
When I first started trucking in 2017, I hauled hopper bottom trailers regionally, loaded with fertilizer, grain, soybean meal, etc. The Cargill plant in Savage, MN had a super narrow scale that dropped off 2-3 feet on each side. As a new truck driver I was always worried about something like this happening. Now I blow through narrow road construction like it’s nothing (not speeding, but some of those roads get really narrow). That tollway heading East off of Peace Road in DeKalb, IL is super narrow too if you don’t go through the wide load lane.
DOT used to require closed toe shoes as is the same case for your personal car. No hood release is another DOT requirement for doing a proper PTI. Multiple DOT violations. Also DOT used to require a CDL Driver to be able to read, speak, and understand MF'n ENGLISH!!
I’ve been on Ron’s channel for almost two years. It was Ron’s dad’s company. He is resting, waiting for the second coming John 5:28. Ethan is Ron’s son.
I sub to both channels (yours and Ron Pratt). Even though I already saw this video on his channel, I couldn’t help but watch and listen to your reaction. That driver definitely earned his bonehead certificate.
Sometimes I feel sorry for these drivers. Obviously from another country and being put into situations that they aren’t ready for, being set up to fail. Furthermore we have to drive on the roads next to them. Who would throw them in a brand new truck!
@10:44 I saw that the front wheels are not in proper alignment. Driver's side looks straight. Passenger side looks out of kilter. I am subscribed to Ron Pratt's channel too.
Ike, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was nice to have a change with something different. Also, don't apologize for the language barrier! I, and probably many others, agree with you.
Because if he had gone forward, the trailer would not have lined up with the scale and it would have dropped one side off, just like the tractor did, but on the other side because he didn't swing wide enough
I towed for a while then got my CDL. My boss wanted me to come back to do this stuff. I loved the job but hated being on call. Working up to 90 hours a week and barely sleeping made the job a miserable experience even though it was fun. I’m doing flat bed instead now. Might go back to towing if I find something with more reasonable hours in the future
The thing with Ron is that he respects everyone, including the drivers who messed up. He always uses the incidents as a teaching experience for everyone.
--Every freight-hauling company should use these as part of their safety training!
@@765kvline Every truck driving school should be showing Wednesday's Bonehead Trucker episodes to the classes, then asking the students, "Are you going to do any better than this once you've got your CDL?"
Can be quite condescending and micromanaging of his own staff.
@@wbball15 I don't think I perceive micromanagement or condescension from Ron Pratt. The sense I get of him is that he knows his equipment and his craft so well that he is best suited to assume operational command, develop a plan of attack, and execute the plan with the help of his staff. There are privates and there are generals, and Ron seems to be a good general to me at least.
Your mileage may vary though.
@@wbball15 When have you seen him be condescending? I have been a subscriber for several years, and do not recall any time he has not been respectful to his customers, his staff, and the law enforcement and other responders.
Bonehead Truckers AND Ron Pratt?!?!? This is gonna be good!
I agree with you on this one Ike. It's no wonder we are disrespected everywhere we go. This is what the public sees is flip flop driving fools racing around screwing stuff up, while the quiet professionals go unnoticed.
very true i have been driving for 30 years
Exactly brother
Exactly right. I retired last month after 34 years. The conditions are just too crazy out there. All the foreign drivers coming in the last few years haven't made it better. God bless the safe and professional drivers. Stay safe.
@@mattruger6313 I left OTR and went to Paving. Much better money and home time
@@Saanonymous80 Good for you! Hope it works out well. Plenty of home time now and much reduced stress levels.
Ron Pratt is a gentle giant Anatole business glad to see Ron Pratt and bonehead truckers getting together finally!!!
Ron Pratt is a legend, he's has done so much at fixing truck dummies.
Hey Ike! Before you sign on to operating a tow truck, remember this: You have to deal with STUPID all day, every day! Great video!
True. But imagine all the footage Ike would get!
And dead people. Unfortunately.
@Something Epic and he could hand out t-shirts with slogans related to the incident. Lol.
@@chris76-01 lol 👍
As a truck driver, he already deals with a certain level of 4 & 18 wheeler stupidness. As a tow truck operator, he would get to move stupid out of the way for a minute.
I'm 70 years old and when I started driving in the late seventies Mostly all drivers wore boots slip on boots so you could slip your feet out and crawl into the bunk.. what has happened to this industry and the lack of professionalism amongst the drivers breaks my heart to see what's happening.
It's a new dumber generation in charge now.
Funny thing is I've had a couple old guys talk shit to me for having my boots tied under the lip so I can slip them off under my steering wheel to keep the truck clean.
You can't please anyone... Everyone always has something to complain about.
The dude's choice of footwear wasn't actually the problem here. It was the driving choices
Trucking industry is hireing like the US conscripted troops i Vietnam conflict, they trolled the ocean floor, an culled little.
An i never wore flipflops even in the shower.
This is what making me mad:
I served in the military for over 20 year, drove trucks through Afghanistan, Iraq, Europe and Asia
Finally retire, apply for a job (mega carrier) and they tell me no but then THIS dude gets not only a job but assigned A BRAND NEW RIG, talk about “Shame On The Mess”
I feel this. Hated the fact nobody would consider any of my time in the military as real world experience. 5 years later with a CDL and I'm doing what Ron Pratt does.
Thank you for your service & it's a shame how our veterans are treated! God bless you!
BTW thank you for your service! When the company I worked for for years as a lead operator in manufacturing wouldn't hire me, and sent me a form letter with the words "OVER QUALIFIED" that looked like they had been scribbled in by a little kid? Yeah, they wanna hire some nobody put him in a new truck and if he wrecks it they fire him write off the truck and do it all over again?
My company will hire you TODAY.
Most companies only use Verifiable experience and I was also told that the Military very rarely actually verifies experience and can give information about what kind of trucks the person actually drove. To me it seems like a safety issue where you have a person saying one thing but nobody with the power to prove it will or can give that information to them. Also I've worked for multiple Mega carriers and they do training for military experience and you get a sticker for your truck for the force you were in. Swift and Prime encourage ex-military to apply with them. Now if you have a bad personal driving record than no mater the experience you have they wont hire you. DWI, speeding, accidents can disqualify you they look at that before the even look at your work history.
I've met Ron and have been to his place. He takes immaculate care of his equipment and the same with the customers.
He sure does! I had to run my tractor through their shop for a minor repair once and the whole crew was nothing but professional. The equipment is indeed top shelf stuff. The rotator was on a job when I was there but even the old Western Star, with all of its well earned battle scars, is still clean and well maintained.
About the only time Ron's vehicles are not clean is when they are dealing with the aftermath of a ice or snow storm and are busy going from one call to the next.
@@MikeBrown-ii3pt that truck looks new in the videos but dang it that thing has some hell scars had them replace a tire they had the WS and rotator out doing something all the tool bays were open so i got to explore hands off but still fun
Yes, Ron don't pre - judge people period, he keep that negatively out of his life.
The fact that the hood cannot be opened tells us this dude is not doing ANY pre operation checks at all. Heck, that truck could be down oil, washer fluid, have mice living in there...who knows what shenanigans are going on. LOL
I hate to take up for the driver, but is it possible that the hood wracked when the wheel dropped off the scale, and that's why it wouldn't open?
The hood probably won’t open because the cab is in a kink.
volvo has the worse hood latch. I had a few volvo were the hood latch get stuck and will not open.
He can’t open the good because these new Volvos, for some dumb reason it didn’t come with the hood releases , you have to manually reach under the plastic fender cover and find the latch and manually unlatch it,
That was the first thing that came to my mind
I agree with what Ron said, should have the truck checked out before going to far, but here's my question, will he? Probably not
The minute he said "oh, the fuel tank is touching" and "it's sitting on the tie rod" I'd be calling the highway patrol and suggesting an inspection. Sorry not sorry, better than grandma getting taken out by a flying steering wheel because you didn't want to get involved
I would never drive that tractor at any speed above 5 mph without a complete checkout. The liability would be horrendous if an accident occurred killing a family of five.
No he won't, because flip-flop Freddy probably didn't even understand the suggestion.
@@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 agreed! And that'll be one of those that goes out and wrecks and makes the rest of us look bad because he's on a work visa or something like that
Honestly the driver should be able to tell if it's too damaged to move out of the parking lot, but that was 15-20 years ago. Drivers these days have trouble checking their coolant. If it were my truck I would be talking to the tow truck driver and asking them what he thought. If it t needed to be inspected I would have roadside come check it out. Public safety is number one after something like that.
Whoever owns the truck deserves this for placing this clown behind the wheel
The Newbie Driver probably owns the truck as a Lease driver. But I doubt he will be able to fulfill this lease and buy this truck. (I would not buy a truck with all this damage)
Shit happens
Probably a relative or got a tax break to hire a newbbee
@@goodfella5302 especially when you're not trained well or paying attention
@@gailmorra This job is one leg in prison and another in hospital or morgue!
The other thing I would like to see is DOT requiring 5 years of driving experience in a car before you can even train as a truck driver. Most of these foreign drivers not only can't speak much English but most have little or no experience driving anything larger than a motor bike.
In my home province of Quebec, you need to have your license for at least 36 months (3 years), or 2 years with a certificate from a provincially licensed training school. Here's the snippet from the Quebec licensing authority:
You must have 36 months of experience as a holder of a Class 5 (automobile) driver's licence or probationary licence
OR
You must have 24 months of experience as a holder of a Class 5 (automobile) driver's licence or probationary licence if you have:
- completed training leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in truck transportation issued by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur
OR
- completed 300 hours of driving a Class 1 vehicle on public roads, including at least 40 hours of driving with a driving school.
How can they understand road signs????
Thank you. That's what I have been saying all these time. I say at least of a year of driving experience in the U.S.
I watch Ron Pratt every week. Awesome seeing you react to one of his videos. My two favorite UA-camrs involving trucks.
Thank You for spelling his last name. Couldn't understand it during the video
You said "My flip flop instructor"...🤣😂🤣😂😂 Been subscribed to Ron Pratt for over a year. Great stuff.
Ron is just so cool. He is one a f a few that have a Miller Industries 50 ton rotator with a sliding carriage. I watch him all the time. He is so polite and I have never seen him lose it on any of his videos.
Thanks for sharing. You made it more amusing than it was when I saw it the first time. Can't wait for a good 10 minute plus Four Wheeler Friday.
Ron is always teaching every opportunity he is willing to share his knowledge and experience great channel to watch
Well said.
Thank you for merging my two favorite UA-camrs into a fun time!
Ron's a legend, and he does everything from trucks to cars and occasionally you'll see a tractor or something from a farm and he always does his best to give the best quality
Thanks!
I saw this the other day and suggested to Ron Pratt to send it to bonehead truckers. FUNNY video
I love watching Ron Pratt and all his videos
Dude, I learned about 70% of everything I know about towing from watching Ron Pratt, and the other 30% by doing it myself. Ron Pratt's a fuckin life saver for a new wrecker operator!
I watched this a few days ago on Ron's channel. I've been subscribed to his channel for a couple of years. This was a good one. I immediately thought of your channel Ike.
I'm offended so much I subscribed. 🤣
Been watching Ron's channel for awhile. Also have over 20 years of towing experience myself. Great job on this reaction video. Looking forward to seeing more.
I hit the button 2 minutes in
@@Newberntrains 😊
👍👍👍 so glad he got in-touch with you. I been on Ron's channel for a few years. Great Job I also find it so amazing that today's truckers are not in some sort of uniform. Back in the day you walk into the dispatchers room and if even a part of your uniform was missing or dirty, and no work boots on, you go Home. two strikes as a new guy, Good buy. And only senior driver got to drive the brand new equipment. B H T. :)
I retired from OTR driving in 2011. Started a local job in 2011 and retired from it in 2018. Throughout my whole 32 year career I wore long jeans and a company shirt and ballcap. The stores at the company terminals sold the shirts and ballcaps cheap, cheaper than buying the same at Wally World. Shoes were either Velcro running shoes(on and off fast) or depending on what I had to do, steel toe engineer boots(still on and off fast).I had very few problems with lack of respect from shippers and receivers. Other drivers dressed for the beach or BBQ would whine about shippers or receivers taking their time getting loaded or unloaded. I very seldom had that problem. Maybe looking like a professional has it's points.....
It is pretty bad when the boss is prepared to video record your mistakes 😂
Just the fact that most tow trucker drivers can hold a firm face and seem to allow the other drivers to hold some sense of dignity by not saying WTF seems amazing.
There have been plenty of WTF & HITF moments on Ron's channel lol
A road repair guy in Iowa treated me like dirt initially the other day (drive tire blew) but once we had an intelligent conversation and he realized that I could’ve done the repair myself he treated me with respect. He said that many drivers don’t pay, or can’t drive worth a damn. They’ve had to yank guys from the truck just to get it in place.
He was initially pissed at me because I nosed into a spot. I left plenty of room for putting the tire on but he didn’t have enough air hose to reach the tractor.
I agree with you! These trucking companies put everyone’s life in danger when they put these kind of people in these 80-100 thousand pound trucks on the road!!
Ron Pratt is the very best at what he does love his channel
@Melissa Paley always one in the crowd
I have already seen it a couple weeks ago I watch Ron’s channel subscribed with the notifications on TV
I agree.
Love listening to your reaction. I saw his entire video. He is a truer professional and takes care of the driver, his equipment and his people. Saw his Post about your video and had to check it out.
40 year driving veteran here.. I agree with you 110 percent.
This guy shouldn't even have a license. AT ALL. PERIOD.
You got that right!!!
The south east Asia people control the trucking industries in California they buy a new truck every day of the year.
Everyone makes mistakes.
@@sarcasticguy4311 mistakes do happen but this was not one. This comes from being unsafe and inexperienced and not paying attention to his mirrors and surroundings. A huge rookie problem that won't be fixed when rookies and foreigners train the same kinds of people.
@@cris-br7xj I disagree. Sometimes all the training in the world won't stop a simple mistake. Also, sometimes a harsh lesson is the best lesson. I doubt this guy makes this mistake twice.
Ron Pratt knows his stuff!! If any of you get the chance, I recommend the video of Ron getting a extremely damaged truck that caught on fire! Awesome job of getting the truck & trailer off the highway!!
Which one? He has a couple of vids of that. Been watching Ron for years now.
@@jaquigreenlees I believe it's titled "Fire on the Interstate".
I have been watching Ron for many years ! I have seen a lot boneheaded drivers on Ron's channel and ron is very good at helping the local area scott county Mo. he has helped the fire & rescue from training to marathons to the county fair !
Been watching ike since 2010, been watching ron since 2016, this is perfect. You can learn alot from both of these channels i have
You have 2 channels and promoting it here? Nice
If someone is offended, that is their problem, not yours. Love your videos.
I watch Ron Pratt and Midwest towing all the time I have even seen his trucks
I've been watching Ron's videos for years. I highly recommend his channel it's the highlight of my Friday's.
And I use to drive these big rigs!!! Took pride when my company gave me a million mile safe driving award.
I think the carriers ran out of mileage awards after they kept lowering the goal. They're down to about 1K miles now versus your million. And the real kicker? They can't even make that.
This is the video he posted last Friday. Ron Pratt and the whole Midwest Truck crew are awesome. I've subscribed to his channel for several years and have also used the shop for a minor repair once. They are very professional and their equipment is top shelf. For those that don't know, the guy in the blue shirt working with him is his son, Midwest Truck is a family run business and Rons son is the 3rd generation.
You are right with calling these people out. The days of the professional driver are all but gone. There is a big difference between driving professionally and just turning a wheel. Your channel is proof positive there.
They’re still out there, just not doing dumb crap like this.
I throw a lot of drivers off when I get called in by my broker to finish loads or replace a sick driver. I usually show up in a polo and slacks, with all my gear in a duffle bag (or rolling case depending on what I'm hauling and where). I even have black leather steel toe shoes. 🤣 I've been nicknamed 'The Corporate Driver' by some of the gents.
I have been a sub of Rons for around 2 years and he has had some crazy situations to deal with. I have never ever seen him so much as raise his voice let alone show if he is mad...professional through and through. He, as other have said, never gets on the driver of the casualty...everything is a teaching lesson. DO go check his channel out.
As for flip flops...why can't DOT make it illegal to operate ANY commercial equipment that has an engine illegal... To me driving with them is an accident waiting to happen as they can fall off get twisted and screw with the pedal operation...safety first!! Also seeing guys changing clothes while driving...same question...
I found you because my brother is an owner operator who said the stuff up here I wouldn't believe...big brother was soooo right...
Keep up the great content...I enjoy your commentary, as from my point of view, you are spot on correct nearly every time.
Check out Ron's series on the Ryder box truck abandoned in the middle of a national forest on a fire trail!! Good stuff. Very interesting channel
Just saw where Mr Ron posted your channel so I subscribed. I deal with drivers everyday like this. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe
As soon as the video started and I heard the voice, I knew it was Ron Pratt. I've been subbed to him for a long time.
I think it is an FMCSA requirement that all drivers are supposed to be able to speak English, so they can communicate with DOT.
Unless you're wearing flip-flops.
@@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 LOL
Reading writing and speaking English are all requirements to gain citizenship. So I'm confused when I run into these guys who can't understand, let alone speak english.
@@willdrivesu7914 Same thing with voting. Need to be a citizen, so why does the ballets have Spanish on them.
Hi i found you via Ron's post be put up I've been a subscriber for a while I'm glad you have done this you now have a new subscriber.
I have been watching Ron for quite a while now and he has some really interesting videos. There are wrecks that they have to clean up as well as so many other things. Ethan is his son.
Ron Pratt of Midwest Towing in MO. Watching him a while!
Good video Ike. These people by no means should be driving a semi, or even be considered by a company for employment.
Don’t apologize Ike, you are 100% correct in everything you said.
You get to see the fancy tow truck tools when your alternator on your new Peterbilt catches on fire.
Weirdest thing that ever happened to me. Driving toward Virginia coast near Richmond. Load was heavy, close to 79,000 total. Truck started feeling wrong. Nothing was wrong on the guages, but, something was wrong. I pulled into a rest area before Richmond. Walked around the truck, checked everything. I couldn't find an issue.
Got back in the truck and kept driving. Past Richmond now and my voltage drops, and I see smoke. I pull off the side of the road, pop the hood and my alternator is on fire! It doesn't even make sense in my mind. But, there are flames coming out of the alternator.
I forget for a moment that the fire extinguisher is next to the seat. I see it every time I get in or out of the truck. Finally grab it. Unload it on the alternator, and I think I am fine. Takes a moment and pops back on fire. So now I am on my phone calling 911, waving my empty extinguisher at traffic. I couldn't hear the operator on the phone, so I just repeated, that my truck was on fire and I was near this exit on I-64 east bound.
Another driver pulls his truck over and stops in front of me. He grabs a case of water out of his truck and we start cooling the alternator down with bottled water. I thank him and he gets back in his truck and on the road.
About now, there is no traffic and the calvary has arrived in half a dozen emergency vehicles. Mind you the fire is out now. After they came and went, I spent 6 hours sitting there waiting for the tow truck. And we dropped the truck off at a yard in Richmond, and he dropped me off at a hotel where I sat till the Peterbilt place opened Monday morning. They exclaimed that they had never seen anything like it. And I could do nothing but agree.
That Peterbilt was nice, but, the reason I got it was it broke down for the driver before me. And after this it broke down again 30 minutes out of the yard in Kansas City. So, I asked my dispatch for another truck. And that was the last I saw of that truck. But, somewhere, I have pictures of that damaged alternator, and where I scratched my name out of boredom in the asphalt at the side of the road. This was about 2009-2010. So, the Virgin Mobile flip phone I was using didn't exactly have a great camera.
I'm already subscribed to Ron Pratt he is awesome
I work in the same town as mr.pratt see his trucks up and down the road all the time great video 👍
What percentage of the driving population am I? I speak English,wear boots, and have never , ever had this happen to me. Ads a drdiver for over 50 years, I have only been hauled in by a HAPPY HOOKER once due to the ECM failing. The use of foreign drivers on our nations hiways is an appalling thought to me. They are aggressive and fall to the failure of non understanding of the language and signage of the nations road system. We need to bring in MORE ILLEGAL ALIENS and give them CDL's and a job. SARCASM at its finest.
Probably 8% at the current CDL world
You're just a tick higher percentage than me at 30 years otr. I've been on the hook twice. Once for a blown turbo and the second time from a bonehead backing into me and wiping out the hood, grille and all of the coolers on my old FLD120 at the Flyin J on the south side of Indy.
About 10 percentile.
@@MikeBrown-ii3pt easy fix, wear flip-flops t-shirt and shorts like you're on vacation. This magically erases any accident damage.
@@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579 LOL
Thanks Ike! I'm impressed with the skill of this tow truck operator, nice job!
Ron's videos are awesome and is also very nice to everyone no matter what dumb thing they pulled.
Ron Pratt is one of the few UA-cam guys I'd like to meet, he just seems like he's cool to hang out with! Hopefully you can do more of these reaction videos as that was pretty cool
This guy has a great channel, u should react to more of them
Nothing as good as a skilled operator on a rotator. Great video and much to learn here.
Ron Pratt is badass. I used to binge his videos.
Mr. Pratt is one of the most conscientious and competent operators i know of - as Ghost Drummer says below Mr. Pratt respects every one and is a very good mentor and instructor. Many Kudos. The rotator wrecker weighs 73 000 lbs as shown - is capable of lifting 100 000 lbs. Mr. Pratts channel is highly entertaining and informative. I'm very happy to see this collaboration.
The most Boneheaded driver on Ron’s channel was a driver who got stuck in a gravel parking lot. The ground underneath was soft, it was raining and the truck sank. It could happen to anyone. The following week, the same driver got stuck in the same exact lot in almost the same exact place.
Search for “Bad luck at the casino” on his channel
i remember that one. what a true bonehead lol
Before reading the description and title I thought this was one of Rons videos just from the thumb nail. Long time viewer of you both, thanks for the videos over the years!
This person is driving an 80k pound vehicle along the same roads as us and our loved ones. Enough is enough. Don't accept being replaced.
@LoveSweetDreams Anecdotal acceptions don't invalidate the general rule. Good for you for being safe. Why do we need you here to replace us again? Other than the fact that companies like you because you work harder for less money, I don't see a reason. You have collectively destroyed trucking. We didn't ask to be replaced and your extended stay is revoked, thanks
Do not apologize for any of your videos your just telling the truth keep up with the videos I in joy them
I love both channels but Ike I agree with you 100% I drove for 28 years and I had to have a wrecker for break downs a few times but never for something like this I can't believe how bad it has gotten out on the road when I started driving we had pride in our ability to drive and in the way we dressed nowadays they have no pride in themselves and it shows in the way they drive and dress
I'm so glad Ron reached out to you on this video as I sure gave some thought to you when I watched it the other day. Especially after I had noticed the flip-flops!
I've watched so many Ron Pratt videos that I find myself silently judging tow guys who have hooked up my truck (for breakdowns, not bonehead moments). but seriously, I would have a field day with tator if I could get my hands on it. would the whole day moving things around just because I can
Lol I was thinking the same thing I'm not a truck driver but I loved the video no BS and say it like it is love it keep it up .
What happened to the rule of having to know and speak fluent ENGLISH before you can get a commercial driver's license
Hey Ron, slick as snot on a hen's beak....lol. Very professional all around for sure!
You are so right don't apologize for anything the company who hires these foreigners should have to pay through the nose. If they would pay more, they could hire American Truck Drivers.
Your relatives are foreigners look it up I guess it’s just the hate in your blood there are foreigners having their companies n there is Americans working for them n happy
Ron sent us here. Loved your reactions. I saw things not noticed the first watching.
All scales need guide bars that are strong enough and high enough to prevent this from happening.
Why? Just know how to drive
Ya Ron Pratt Was The first Person I Subscribed to On UA-cam love His
VIDEOS l. Yours Are Awesome To. Thanks
People can be offended however, are the offended willing to be on the road with drivers who cant read traffic signs or simply don't care or the training isn't up to par to be on the road driving a semi? This channel has helped me as a 4 wheel driver to be extra careful around semi's and all drivers do stupid stuff from time to time but now not so much.
When I first started trucking in 2017, I hauled hopper bottom trailers regionally, loaded with fertilizer, grain, soybean meal, etc. The Cargill plant in Savage, MN had a super narrow scale that dropped off 2-3 feet on each side. As a new truck driver I was always worried about something like this happening. Now I blow through narrow road construction like it’s nothing (not speeding, but some of those roads get really narrow). That tollway heading East off of Peace Road in DeKalb, IL is super narrow too if you don’t go through the wide load lane.
Maybe he knew his steer axle was heavy, so he just wanted to weigh 1 side.
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I'm subbed to Ron's channel too. Great stuff.
Watched this vid on his channel a few days ago.
DOT used to require closed toe shoes as is the same case for your personal car. No hood release is another DOT requirement for doing a proper PTI. Multiple DOT violations. Also DOT used to require a CDL Driver to be able to read, speak, and understand MF'n ENGLISH!!
I'm subscribed to both chanel's. Love to watch
I’ve been on Ron’s channel for almost two years. It was Ron’s dad’s company. He is resting, waiting for the second coming John 5:28. Ethan is Ron’s son.
" Ima kimeba trucker??? ", that little dude kills me every time...
I sub to both channels (yours and Ron Pratt).
Even though I already saw this video on his channel, I couldn’t help but watch and listen to your reaction.
That driver definitely earned his bonehead certificate.
Ron you are the best!!!!!!! God bless you
Ron dose a great job with his job, and I subscribe to his channel as well. and this is just a big bone head driver
Ron Pratt is great, love watching his channel
This is so cool. Ron never makes fun of anyone, and you make fun of everyone! Good stuff Ike.
I totally agree no need too apologize !!!
Sometimes I feel sorry for these drivers. Obviously from another country and being put into situations that they aren’t ready for, being set up to fail. Furthermore we have to drive on the roads next to them. Who would throw them in a brand new truck!
Nice collab. Good work to both channels.
If you wear flip flops you have no business being in a semi.
@10:44 I saw that the front wheels are not in proper alignment. Driver's side looks straight. Passenger side looks out of kilter. I am subscribed to Ron Pratt's channel too.
AMEN! Do not apologize for the FACT that our nation is being infested with non English Speaking and/or unskilled "men" in the trades.
Ike, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was nice to have a change with something different. Also, don't apologize for the language barrier! I, and probably many others, agree with you.
Take that man's CDL. And never give it back.
Mr. Pratt has beautiful equipment.
After watching this, I'm still wondering just why in the hell he had to back off the scales!
Because if he had gone forward, the trailer would not have lined up with the scale and it would have dropped one side off, just like the tractor did, but on the other side because he didn't swing wide enough
@@lesbender236 actually, he was trying to back over the scales to drop his load at that location.
I towed for a while then got my CDL. My boss wanted me to come back to do this stuff. I loved the job but hated being on call. Working up to 90 hours a week and barely sleeping made the job a miserable experience even though it was fun. I’m doing flat bed instead now. Might go back to towing if I find something with more reasonable hours in the future