Mom Pratt it was lovely to “meet” you! Speaking of classy ladies, you are definitely one classy lady! I loved listening to you and Ron exchange information, reminisce and set people straight! God bless you and your family. Ron, you stay safe-we need you in this world.
She sends her "thanks" for the kind comments. I would agree, she is pretty classy and also has impeccable taste in spouses. LOL. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I typically watch and listen to your videos on as I am supposed to be going to sleep which I don’t get much of but once I start I have to see it through to the endv
@@RonPratt It takes a very special LADY to put up with her DATE NIGHT being interrupted by a wrecker call. And then she goes with you on the call....YOU ARE A VERY LUCKY MAN TO HAVE HER BY YOUR SIDE !!!!
Yes I said I'm new to this channel. It was wonderful to meet Mama Pratt and to learn more about the family that you have and the wonderful things that you guys are doing. You guys are always in my prayers!
I wasn't sure about this episode, as I generally prefer the really challenging rescue situations that stretch Ron and his team, but it was actually a nice change of pace and something different. And Mom Pratt was a pretty cool hostess. This channel would make a great TV series tbh.
I've thought that some cable producer should sign Ron up. This would be the USA's answer to the Canadian recovery and towing shows. I just think that it would take a bit of editing as I don't know if the typical TV audience would sit through the slower portions of the videos.
Thank you so much Obi Taylor. I am glad you enjoyed it and yes Mom Pratt was a pretty cool hostess. She rarely is on camera, her choice not mine. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I'm Me. We have been approached a time or two and to be honest, I don't want to relinquish control over the content or to be scripted. Although many of the reality shows are good entertainment I wouldn't want to compromise the family friendly and Christian values. We will see what the future holds. Thanks for watching and God bless.
My life makes so much more sense now that you explained why the steer axle doesn't have parking brakes. The driving school I went to didn't teach us that when I got my CDL. Thank you, Ron 😎
it never gets old watching you Ron. And we LOVE your Wife. 33 years is dedication and my soon is 9 years with me so I know how important a good partner.
Ron and Mom, thanks for taking the time! I appreciate this format, we got the tow, but also got to spend a little time, like kids tagging along with mom and dad while they run errands!! God bless the Pratt family!
My husband and I watched this entire video and thought it was great! We thank you for all the videos you create. There is so little on these days that is worth watching. We love your channel. We love your kindness shown toward others and your positive attitude! God bless you both!
Ron, I'm a retired NYS Trooper; been to many PDAA's and PIAA's and find your videos very professional and informative. I would encourage anyone in the recovery business to watch your videos to learn the ropes. God Bless
I have always been in awe of folks who put aside their comfort to help others. Whether that be an electric lineman repairing lines during a storm so folks have heat. Or a plow driver that gives up family time to keep the roads safe. Tow truck drivers, keep us safe and get us where we need to go. Also, when someone is trapped in a semi, the tow driver is the one who gets the 40k lb trailer off the cab. They are also the ones who save the freezing family when their car dies. If the people of the US Coast Guard are angels with rotors and boats. Tow drivers are angels with tires and hydrolics. The go out when nobody else will go, to do a job, nobody else will do..
With all that is going on in the world right now it is nice to watch a video like this, thank you for your service. I worked 33 years in the fire service and was always thankful for the tow truck operators that would help us out on the job. God bless you and your crew and their families.
The thing I respect most about Ron and his family is highlighted so clearly in this video. In a world where everybody wants fame and noteriety, where people's worse day gets the most views, Ron and his family always show the best parts of humanity.
So sorry to learn of your dad’s passing, Ron!!! Prayers going up for you, sir!!! Everyone who had posted that you are a great teacher, AWESOME boss, was exactly right!!! I REALLY ENJOY watching you all, and learning some of the things you all do!!! Stay safe brother!!! Watch out for the crazies out there!!!
Good information for folks that don't know--- and a LOT don't realize that if wheels are ROLLING- you have more control, whereas if brakes lock for one reason or another- you slide or move in ONE Direction- and can't change it.. I learn a lot watching your videos- and REMEMBER a lot that I learned the hard way. YOU should REALLY MAKE TRAINING videos for the tow association and AAA to show to their new drivers getting certified.. Always so good, and absolute GOOD info!!!
My guess is a training video would add a measure of liability to the operation, as everybody has their own tricks that may not be industry standard but work perfectly well.
I was taught the first thing to do if something goes wrong in front of you is to hit the brakes hard. That does two things it sheds speed and shifts or loads weight on the front wheels. A few seconds later get off the breaks and steer away from what the problem and gently apply the breaks. I don't know how many time I've watched UA-cam crashes that could have been avoided if drivers were given the correct training--slow down and pay attention.
Ron,.... I was involved in a near death accident in I-40& 93 . About 1:30am on April 6th!. I was air lifted to Las Vegas Hospital, where I had surgery in my back( Lowe spine),.. they inserted 6 screws and plates. I am recuperating very slow. I was in the sleeper, getting ready to change at Wickiup, Az. My partner Rey ( 77years old), was driving. He also had; major injuries, however he survived. I am 71 years old. I admire very much what you do. We where coming down on the off ramp, about 60 mph, when A driver on a flat bed, parked on the inside of the ramp,... decide to make a "U" turn, on 93. Needless to say, I am a miracle walking. God bless you and what you do!. I am a big supporter of you. From Modesto, California!. Guillermo Castillo
Speaking of wrong way interstate crashes, I was northbound on interstate 55 headed towards Osceola Arkansas. As I was exiting interstate 55, an older gentleman in a Ford was coming southbound on northbound traffic. I was able to get him to stop before he entered the interstate. I immediately called ASP which is the Arkansas state police and I waited on scene for them to show up with his older gentleman who had dementia. I am so glad that I personally was able to prevent a possible fatality on the interstate
I have witnessed a couple of near fatalities. I been considering looking into getting a directional arrow board for my trailer just in case we out with it and it occurs. That way I could have it going until police attend. As I might be first to see it and I could move with help things such as speed signs etc to prevent any secondary incidents. I'd comply with cops etc to.
Nothing like a wrong way driver, coming at you in the dark of night, to get your heart rate up suddenly. I'm forever grateful that, as a teenager, I was able to recognize the danger and move out of harm's way in time.
My brother, sister in law and her niece were hit head on by a drunk driver in interstate 5 in Oregon, all survived but my brother now has one half less left leg due to the accident. He has adapted to his prosthetic very well, did I mention he’s 6’8” tall.
Ron and Mom :) Thank you both for taking the time to do the Q&A, Ron I have a very great amount of respect and admiration for you. You are truly an amazing man, Mom is truly amazing as well. May God protect you and everyone in your family and everyone working for you. I would like someday to meet you and everyone at the shop, everyone there are awesome people. Thank for what you all do. I love your videos and have learned a lot watching them. I am sending prayers for you and your family as you all continue, for as long as need be, with the passing of your Dad. He is missed by all that knew him, either on or off camera. Thank You both for what you do.
Thank you so much for the prayers and kind comments. She rarely gets on camera, but we both enjoyed the day together. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Hi My name is James Floyd criswell I watch your videos on UA-cam every night and I am praying for you and your wife safety on the road thanks James Floyd criswell
OMG Ron, I had my front teeth knocked out albeit driving a snowmobile in a playground at night, I drove through a set of parallel bars knocking me off the machine. I got up and spit out fluids and teeth into the snow. My sister and best friend went back and retrieved the teeth I spit out and I spent the next 3 hours in the dentist chair repairing and re-inserting my teeth. I thank God everytime I tell the story as I could have easily been killed, as I am sure you do as well. Thanks Mom Pratt spending time getting down deep and personal with Ron and the channel.
It was our pleasure to include everyone in the ride along. We will try to do this more often. Yes, I do thank God every time I remember that incident, along with many others. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron, thank you for these videos. As a sixteen year old wanting to get into heavy recovery you are very inspiring, and I love taking your tips whenever you give them. God bless you
One of the best videos you have made-and you have a LOT of great content!! Thank you for allowing us the privilege to meet your lovely bride. You couldn’t be as successful without her, I’m sure!! Please be safe, from a retired EMT in Texas!!
Thank you Ron and momma Pratt for the Q & A, always a pleasure to see you on a new video, I stayed til the end, you don't learn anything by watching half of a video. 33 years wow, God bless you both for putting up with each other lol. This was a very interesting video. Have a blessed day and god bless 🙏. See you on the next one ✌️
Wow, great Q&A video, thoroughly enjoyed it. Great to see mom Pratt as well. I remember in the early days of your channel she didn't want to be seen. I think the thing that sticks out the most since I started watching your channel was....actually 2 things - #1 was the lady with the Ford Taurus and the amount of well wishes and gifts that were given to her and #2 was your relatives house fire and the generous donations that were given to help him rebuild. Watching your channel has been a real blessing to me. Take care, stay safe and God bless!
Glad you enjoyed it. The two of us really had a good time as well. My wife doesn't get to ride along too often, but we are going to try to do more in the future. Thank you for watching and God bless.
I've been a roadside assistance, towing and recovery technician since July of 2017. It's the most rewarding thing I've ever done and continue to do. The constant "Thank you"s NEVER get old. Yes ... we're out here helping people get home first, but it's important to get paid doing it, so people have a company that continues to exist to help others.
Excellent Q&A with Mom Pratt. I've been subscribed to the channel from around the time you did the memorial move, and have not missed a video since. Whilst I'll never do this as a profession, I've learnt so much, and when ever I see a vehicle on the side of the road, I now give it as much room as possible. I hadn't given it any thought before this channel. Stay safe out there, and thank you for the service you provide us all. Greetings from Germany
Since I'm viewing this on Sunday the 12th, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU BOTH , WHAT A PERFECT TIME FOR A RIDE ALONG WITH MOM PRATT. Enjoyed the Q&A very much but can the audio volume in the cab be increased? I have the volume turned way up but the road noise is drowning out much of the Q&A. Bless you both for doing this .I am an 80 year old retiree not in your profession, who enjoys and is keenly interested in your work and the way you present it. God Bless, Bob from California.
Ron thanks for sharing this with us!! I’m just thinking about when you’re dad had the baby at the shop taking time out of his day to be with the child and drive around the shop it’s a great memory I have of dad spending that time and knowing that you have it on video is reassuring to know that the baby will be able to see it when grown up!!!! Still jerking a tear out of me remembering that one thing that was really special!!!
I am so blessed that there are many memories with him documented on this channel. He is missed every day by all of us. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Thanks Mom and Ron, for this view on your lives and business! Not always an easy way of life, but together you stand strong as I see it. I once joined the channel because of my interest in America and heavy trucks: I visited SC twice in the eightys and drive a truck in the Netherlands. But here on your channel you can see more. You see a family- driven business, with a motivated team on heavy jobs 24/7: you all deserve lots of respect and appreciation! Again my condolances for the loss of Ron's dad, a great loss... "a human bulldozer"... the ultimate description for me! Stay strong together and keep up the good work!
Great video! Mom Pratt had me laughing when she said “you’re killing me smalls”. Congratulations on almost 33 years married! That’s awesome! I feel the same way about towing, I love to help people. Be safe out there and God bless you and the family!
She fusses at me for always looking around and talking with my hands. She is in charge of the safe driving education at school. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Sorry for your loss. I just lost my dad in January and I feel your pain. The good part is that the time we spent with them gets us through the hard times. Also Mom Pratt and family has your back. Your videos has been very helpful and I love big trucks. Keep your head up and continue to be strong. God Bless!
This q&a was very cool and it was really great seeing your beautiful wife in a video again. Thanks for doing all the hard work that you do in the towing industry and all the sacrifices that you have to make. God bless the both of you and I will see you on the next vid.
So when my dad was alive I've we enjoyed watching your videos he passed away in March 20, 2021 It never seems to amaze me how much trouble people got themselves Into a pickle But I am sorry for the loss of your father but you know hes in heaven and want you're having and watching down on you everyday everyday God-bless you and your family
Great video! As a former self employed business owner, I could never have survived without the support of my wife of 42 years! Congratulations to both of you on your successes! Faith, Family and Life may you continue to have it all. God bless.
My parents were married 53 years and together nearly every minute of that time. They taught me how to be a team as husband and wife and in work. I am blessed to have had that example. Thank you for watching and God bless.
What a brilliant video Ron as always thank you for addressing the questions ask and no one should ever talk about anyone wife like that god bless have a safe one
Move Over/Slow Down for emergency stopped vehicles. That's one key message needs get send to motorists. Most truck drivers move over but a very few car drivers bother it. Your intro to your videos is awesome Ron. Love it. Love all your very interesting and educational videos. Good job Mom Pratt. Nice meeting you. R.I.P. dad. Thank you. Lots of respect, love and care from Canada 🇨🇦.
Wonderful seeing you and your Bride out together. Very interesting information that ya'll brought out. As long as I've been watching your channel, I learned things about all of you and was so glad to hear so much. God bless ya'll everyday!! Stay safe!!
We are all blessed to know all of the Midwest Truck family, some more than others but we are still blessed. Keep doing things the right way. A friend of mine had a saying that is so true, "never time to do it right, but always time to do it twice". Ron, you definitely know how to do things right, the first time.
God Bless you and your family as you continue to be of help to those who need your services. So nice that you and your wife are able to spend time together.
Ron I've been doing road side assis, I don't charge people for the service and if they are already changing a tire or what ever I just provide lights to keep them safe, in short I'm paying forward love to help people in need and to help keep them safe. But I love watching your videos and seeing you and your wife out and about I know MoM Pratt will keep you in line lol Be safe my friend and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND CREW.
Thanks for your sharing of time together. I met my lady of 40 years after she made way too many AAA calls for service. Our courtship involved her riding with me for so many years. Yesterday would have been her 75th birthday and since she passed almost 4 years ago, your posting this has really helped me to remember our happy times.
I'm sure there will always be a hole in your heart. 40 years is a long time to form that connection. I am so glad this brought you good memories. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Thank you so much for this video....great info for everyone. It's always nice to see Mom Pratt with you. Will keep praying for you all for strength, safety and peace in this crazy world...God Bless!
Nice Q & A video with you both, learned quite a few things from you today, keep on doing what you are doing Ron, if I lived near you, I would have a sticker saying never fear of braking down, because Ron Pratt lives in my town, God Bless you all 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🪝🙏.
This is very interesting Mr. & Mrs. Rotator Ron. It’s wonderful seeing y’all! I’m so glad to have found a channel so very versatile, family oriented, Christian values! Thank you!
Thanks for the Q & A idea. Glad to hear Talon is still with you. I know you miss him on the job sites. Thanks Mom Pratt for keeping him in line :D! I always slow down and move over.
So good to hear someone pronounce Brisbane correctly. I'm also from Brisbane , been watching your channel for some time now, amd love the work you do. I remember watching a few where ethan is working the job without you, and he sounds so much like you, except his voice is a little deeper. Its also great seeing "Mom Pratt" doing this Q&A with you, you can see just how much of a team you are. I remember watching the date night video, and seeing so e of those coments, and people who just don't understand how liability insurance works. Great job to you all.
Awesome video today Ron with your wife Ladonna AKA “Mom Pratt” along for the ride, to have a Q&A and on a Sunday yet…! Wow…! 👍 can definitely see how You both complement & work well together… It’s awesome how you took the time to detail and spell a lot of things out for some folks who otherwise wouldn’t understand the why… 1:02:15 Made me laugh… You’re too funny Ron… “I wonder if Mom prat is still in there talking” and the part that made me laugh… “I wonder what she’s saying about me” … LOL LOL… Ron she absolutely LOVES You… Also “I may have to do some heavy editing” LOL - Like I do with all your videos, I’ll watch them from start to finish and even go back sometimes and watch them again if time allows… I like how you think…!!! And from my own trial and error mistakes, it’s one of the ways I’ve come to learn to think… I Too would rather Have it and not need it, than need it and not have it… Awesome rule to live by… You are the way you are because of many reasons and the biggest one is - as you always stress, is SAFETY… You can’t stress this enough, especially when it come to ones LIFE… I never knew it happened until now but look at what happened to you with your teeth being under that trailer, with that jack hitting you in the mouth… EXTREAMLY CLOSE CALL and a very stark reminder of how DANGERIOUS it is out on the open road…!!! I can definitely see and understand when you and your crew are on a job, where there is potential danger all around, how you can be very stern because of the EXTREAM DANGER… It’s out of caution and everyone’s safety that you sometimes have to be like that… It's not that you’re mean like someone thought… it’s because you care for THEIR LIFE & SAFETY. Re constantly scanning the road for potential problems… I totally agree, understand & get that…! It’s called “Situational Awareness” It saved my life 2 different times…!!! Once where I was working on the railroad with a crew on the tracks and a freight train derailed right where I was… Good thing I kept my eyes open & on the train, where I saw down the way one of the set of wheels on a boxcar was off the track, kicking up all this dust & ballast and by the time that part of the train reached us, that whole part of the train toppled over ripping up everything in sight… We Ran way back when we saw what was about to happen. The rails were twisted up like a pretzel… and there were train cars strew all over the place. The other time I was helping push a car out of gas at night 2AM after work and this drunk driver slammed right into the back of where I was. I kept scanning behind me all the time I was pushing… I jumped out of the way just in the nick of time. My scanning situational awareness save my LIFE... You'll never loos that! Re your nerd humor… Plain and simple, I LOVE IT…!!! Great Q&A Video all the way around… Thanks guys…!!!👍👍❤❤
I am so glad you enjoyed the visit with me and the Mrs. on the Q and A. I didn't have to do a lot of editing, she didn't throw me under the bus at all. LOL Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron, I thank God for you and I love you. This Q&A video is amazing, thank you. God bless you and your family. May you have many wonderful years. I wish I could meet you but that is in God´s hands, it is a long way from Sweden to you. I am looking forward to the coming videos.
We would love to see Sweden as well, but I don't know how much travel is in the future. Thank you for the positive comments. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I'm there with you Ron, I lost my dad in 2006 and I still get teary eyed when I think of me my older brother and dad working together side by side... Trouble is I didn't appreciate it so much at the time... But we got along. How I wish we could have do overs...🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦 All my best from Canada 🇨🇦 and prayers, God bless you and your family... Ps I just love this one with Mama pratt in the house!💯% ps the recovery with you and your pa in the way back bush ,getting all the redirects with puppies and winches getting the rental van that is a gooder 👍👍
Interview your mom some day. I am sure she has stories of the business with your dad. Your videos support you being a mentor and encouragement to your staff. Keep it up.
@@RonPratt sorry to intrude on this but I couldn’t get my mom to be interviewed on camera either. Always some reason or excuse. She was my only real living family. She collapsed and died across the table from me at age 84 twenty years ago when i was age 46. Lost SO many stories that nobody else knew and neither did I. So don’t repeat my mistake. Even if you don’t publish it, get her on video with info on things that nobody else knows, ok?
Beautiful video with you and Mom Pratt. It was lovely to see her again. You're a God-made, amazing couple. Thank you for the selfless ways you help people in the most difficult times of their lives. You help restore order to the lives of many. Glad to hear you're better. God bless you now and always 😇🌺💖.
Thank you so much for the kind comments. We have made a good team, glued together by a lot of work, struggle and most of all God. Thank you for watching and God bless.
For all it's faults, and many have pointed them out, the old TV show "Wrecked" featuring "O'Hare Towing" in the Chicago area had a few segments where the company owner discussed the stress and the post traumatic stress of the job. He discussed many of the things Ron mentioned.
Yes...Bill has discussed a lot of the stresses of what he has dealt with over the years...he had a fatal that really got to him involving a livestock hauler and a pickup truck
Your amazing people and here in the west midlands of England my wife 4 children and I tend to watch your adventures frequently, we pray for you all and wish you all the best. Thankyou for your services and good nature.
I'm just starting to watch the QNA can't wait to hear about them. Well wishes and prayers for your family and your employees and there family's. From Oxford MS
It was wonderful to meet your wife and to hear all the information you both gave us I am also Impressed with your Crew and the Professional manner that is shown in all your videos you can be proud of them i understand this company is a family owned and has been for a long time which says a lot about the quality also the respect that is shown by law enforcemet to you says even more.
Well since I need to go to work........ I suppose I better watch the second half later!!! You were definitely one of the better companies that anyone could work for. After I get done wrenching today I'll watch the rest of the video! LOL. Always good to see the videos pop up and it's nice to finally meet your better half! God bless you Ron..... You and all at Midwest
Thanks for the channel I did towing recently for 9 years and some of the experiences that we have out there are unbelievable a lot of people don’t understand that we put our life on the line as much as the police and fire department and just remember everyone when you see flashing lights SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER
I agree completely. Really unless you have done towing or some type of service like it, you really don't understand the dangers. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron might be a small town guy but he is a guy with a big heart I cried when Ron said his father had passed, I cried while I watched this vlog, I like many others worry when I don’t see there’s a vlog. Much love and blessings to one in all
Hey Ron. Was super cool to have Mrs Pratt ride along and share some of y'alls personal life with us. Always enjoy your videos and appreciate that you have true compassion for everyone around you. You make the world a better place sir. Keep up the great work, God Bless and stay safe.
Love the vids, nice to see the Memsaab involved. Appreciate your recent loss and empathise with you on how things have to change, must be difficult after so many years or what was "normal"
I feel your pain when you got choked up about your Dad! I lost my Dad June 5th to Lymphoma and that's the hardest thing I ever had to deal with in my 40 years on earth, and I get choked up every time I think of all the memories we have!
It's always interesting to hear what different terms are used to describe different machines. Shooting boom forklift was a new term for me. I've only known of them being called telescoping boom forklifts or telehandlers.
Hello Ron and welcome Mama Pratt, it's nice to see you. Thanks for the Q & A because it was very interesting. Sending prayers to you and family that you all stay safe doing the wonderful job helping people!
I highly suggest maintaining this Q&A format. To me, it was downright entertaining; doing it while out on a call kills two birds with one stone, as they say. Of course, having my unasked questions answered helps a great deal.
This was an awesome video I really enjoyed watching this one I am very sorry to hear about your Dad our condolences and prayers are with you brother as a retired Volunteer fire fighter and Fire Police officer I can totally relate to how hard some calls take a toll on your heart I always had my wife to help me through the more difficult calls that I had to respond to God bless you and all of your family and staff
I read the description Ron and god bless you to I’m so sorry about the loss of your dad I can’t imagine how you feel And I hope He watches over you from up there I remember when you made the post about your dad passing and gaining his wings I’ve been watching you for about 3 years Now have always been subscribed and always will support through your difficult time God bless
Excellent video Ron! The Q&A was awesome and I'm glad Mom Pratt got to participate! 1:17:10 I can't even begin to fathom the pain that would have caused. Really glad you are doing well!
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed the video. I think at that time I was more in shock than anything. My Dad drove like 90mph to get me. He reached me before my wife got to the hospital. Dad could be tough, but boy was he protective!!!!! Thank you for watching and God bless.
Great Episode Ron & Mrs Pratt! Thoroughly enjoyable content. My wife is my business partner also, and I see alot of similarities between your wife and mine. They are strong individuals. I couldn't do what I do if it weren't for her support. Glad both of you are back to health. We are praying for you and your family.
Bless you on your 30+ years of marriage. You got a real jewel there take of her. I lost wife suddenly in 2021 to Covid and pneumonia I understand the feeling of losing some very close and special to you. I’ve enjoyed the videos immensely and have learned a lot.
Glade Mom Pratt & Ron could take the time to tell their stories very interesting and full of information. Glade to see your company is so respectful of faitlyaties.
For those wanting to get into the towing business-- I suggest - STRONGLY--- BINGE WATCH ALL RONS VIDEOS... over and over... while you are taking your state required classes-- and I also suggest AAA classes in recovery-- and others... BUT MOST imporatly-- RONS VIDEOS-- you'll get more PRACTICAL info- and SEE IT USED-- in REAL LIFE- not just a classroom setting.. it's the next best thing to BEING THERE!!!!> and of course the FAVORITE truck is SUPER TATOR (spelled that way because it's part of RO- TATOR.)
I had been looking for this video. I saw your note when you first posted it but somehow lost track of it and didn't see it then. I bumped into it today and was so glad I did. You and your wonderful wife are like old friends. I am so glad you posted this. Thanks, Ron.
This is the first time I viewed this video , Great Q&A. And you are 100% correct about Emergency Services of All branches, I Served our County working in RESCUE as a first responder we do see things we would like to forget but it does stick with you "PTSD" Is very real but worth it to help others. God Bless you And your crew for all that y'all do Stay Safe.
I'm a member of the CERT group and have been since 2002. One thing they stressed was to keep a "GO" bag with us at all times. You might want to keep one of these with you, to grab and run. Then you are prepared at all times.
I must say that this video was rather interesting, not to mention satisfying, to hear about most of the questions people ask about the towing industry, and though the audio was a bit off with the sound of the truck engine, I was still able to make out most of the verbiage from both of you, and I admit that I learned a thing or three today, and everyone got to meet the lady who keeps Ron in line and moving every day, hello Misses Pratt, pleased to make your aquaintace, (I think that's how its spelled) and I hope Ron will show more of you helping out Slow down move over God bless be safe and watch out for motorcyclists, little kids, critters, and little old ladies going to Bingo
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I apologize that the audio was less than acceptable . My wife isn't one who speaks in a loud tone and is not used to trying to talk over the engine noises. We will definitely try to work that out for the next ride along. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I very much appreciated your statement about math physics and geometry I’ve been taught them at the college level. Helped a plumber with his masters license and his quote was if I don’t know Nana needed this geometry stuff I did I would’ve actually going to class. I always enjoy your posts and be safe
Mom Pratt it was lovely to “meet” you! Speaking of classy ladies, you are definitely one classy lady! I loved listening to you and Ron exchange information, reminisce and set people straight! God bless you and your family. Ron, you stay safe-we need you in this world.
She sends her "thanks" for the kind comments. I would agree, she is pretty classy and also has impeccable taste in spouses. LOL. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I typically watch and listen to your videos on as I am supposed to be going to sleep which I don’t get much of but once I start I have to see it through to the endv
@@RonPratt It takes a very special LADY to put up with her DATE NIGHT being interrupted by a wrecker call. And then she goes with you on the call....YOU ARE A VERY LUCKY MAN TO HAVE HER BY YOUR SIDE !!!!
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Yes I said I'm new to this channel. It was wonderful to meet Mama Pratt and to learn more about the family that you have and the wonderful things that you guys are doing. You guys are always in my prayers!
I wasn't sure about this episode, as I generally prefer the really challenging rescue situations that stretch Ron and his team, but it was actually a nice change of pace and something different. And Mom Pratt was a pretty cool hostess.
This channel would make a great TV series tbh.
I've thought that some cable producer should sign Ron up. This would be the USA's answer to the Canadian recovery and towing shows. I just think that it would take a bit of editing as I don't know if the typical TV audience would sit through the slower portions of the videos.
Thank you so much Obi Taylor. I am glad you enjoyed it and yes Mom Pratt was a pretty cool hostess. She rarely is on camera, her choice not mine. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I'm Me. We have been approached a time or two and to be honest, I don't want to relinquish control over the content or to be scripted. Although many of the reality shows are good entertainment I wouldn't want to compromise the family friendly and Christian values. We will see what the future holds. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt I could not agree more with you Ron! I truly enjoy how you run your channel. Especially your Christian values!!
Yes I agree it will make a great TV Series 👍🙏🙏🎉🎉
My life makes so much more sense now that you explained why the steer axle doesn't have parking brakes. The driving school I went to didn't teach us that when I got my CDL. Thank you, Ron 😎
Nice to see "mom Pratt " with you Ron, and hear the story of who works there
it never gets old watching you Ron. And we LOVE your Wife. 33 years is dedication and my soon is 9 years with me so I know how important a good partner.
Ron and Mom, thanks for taking the time! I appreciate this format, we got the tow, but also got to spend a little time, like kids tagging along with mom and dad while they run errands!! God bless the Pratt family!
You said it, it was like getting a ride with Mom and Dad on a Saturday afternoon.
My husband and I watched this entire video and thought it was great! We thank you for all the videos you create. There is so little on these days that is worth watching. We love your channel. We love your kindness shown toward others and your positive attitude! God bless you both!
Ron, I'm a retired NYS Trooper; been to many PDAA's and PIAA's and find your videos very professional and informative. I would encourage anyone in the
recovery business to watch your videos to learn the ropes. God Bless
Thank you for your years of service. I live our men and women in uniform, regardless of where they serve.
I have always been in awe of folks who put aside their comfort to help others. Whether that be an electric lineman repairing lines during a storm so folks have heat. Or a plow driver that gives up family time to keep the roads safe. Tow truck drivers, keep us safe and get us where we need to go. Also, when someone is trapped in a semi, the tow driver is the one who gets the 40k lb trailer off the cab. They are also the ones who save the freezing family when their car dies. If the people of the US Coast Guard are angels with rotors and boats. Tow drivers are angels with tires and hydrolics. The go out when nobody else will go, to do a job, nobody else will do..
You two are quite a team! Sounds like she has your back at all times. It comes through loud and clear that family and faith are key. Bless you both.
With all that is going on in the world right now it is nice to watch a video like this, thank you for your service. I worked 33 years in the fire service and was always thankful for the tow truck operators that would help us out on the job. God bless you and your crew and their families.
The thing I respect most about Ron and his family is highlighted so clearly in this video. In a world where everybody wants fame and noteriety, where people's worse day gets the most views, Ron and his family always show the best parts of humanity.
Thank you so much for the kind words. We are servants of others and know that is the calling. Thank you for watching and God bless.
So sorry to learn of your dad’s passing, Ron!!! Prayers going up for you, sir!!! Everyone who had posted that you are a great teacher, AWESOME boss, was exactly right!!! I REALLY ENJOY watching you all, and learning some of the things you all do!!! Stay safe brother!!! Watch out for the crazies out there!!!
Good information for folks that don't know--- and a LOT don't realize that if wheels are ROLLING- you have more control, whereas if brakes lock for one reason or another- you slide or move in ONE Direction- and can't change it.. I learn a lot watching your videos- and REMEMBER a lot that I learned the hard way. YOU should REALLY MAKE TRAINING videos for the tow association and AAA to show to their new drivers getting certified.. Always so good, and absolute GOOD info!!!
My guess is a training video would add a measure of liability to the operation, as everybody has their own tricks that may not be industry standard but work perfectly well.
What about RTmond?
I was taught the first thing to do if something goes wrong in front of you is to hit the brakes hard. That does two things it sheds speed and shifts or loads weight on the front wheels. A few seconds later get off the breaks and steer away from what the problem and gently apply the breaks. I don't know how many time I've watched UA-cam crashes that could have been avoided if drivers were given the correct training--slow down and pay attention.
Ron,.... I was involved in a near death accident in I-40& 93 . About 1:30am on April 6th!. I was air lifted to Las Vegas Hospital, where I had surgery in my back( Lowe spine),.. they inserted 6 screws and plates. I am recuperating very slow. I was in the sleeper, getting ready to change at Wickiup, Az. My partner Rey ( 77years old), was driving. He also had; major injuries, however he survived. I am 71 years old. I admire very much what you do. We where coming down on the off ramp, about 60 mph, when A driver on a flat bed, parked on the inside of the ramp,... decide to make a "U" turn, on 93. Needless to say, I am a miracle walking. God bless you and what you do!. I am a big supporter of you. From Modesto, California!. Guillermo Castillo
Speaking of wrong way interstate crashes, I was northbound on interstate 55 headed towards Osceola Arkansas. As I was exiting interstate 55, an older gentleman in a Ford was coming southbound on northbound traffic. I was able to get him to stop before he entered the interstate. I immediately called ASP which is the Arkansas state police and I waited on scene for them to show up with his older gentleman who had dementia. I am so glad that I personally was able to prevent a possible fatality on the interstate
I have witnessed a couple of near fatalities.
I been considering looking into getting a directional arrow board for my trailer just in case we out with it and it occurs. That way I could have it going until police attend. As I might be first to see it and I could move with help things such as speed signs etc to prevent any secondary incidents.
I'd comply with cops etc to.
Nothing like a wrong way driver, coming at you in the dark of night, to get your heart rate up suddenly. I'm forever grateful that, as a teenager, I was able to recognize the danger and move out of harm's way in time.
My brother, sister in law and her niece were hit head on by a drunk driver in interstate 5 in Oregon, all survived but my brother now has one half less left leg due to the accident. He has adapted to his prosthetic very well, did I mention he’s 6’8” tall.
Awesome duo !!!
It's great to see a loving union... One that truly has real love and affection for each other. !!!
Made my heart feel warm !!!
Ron and Mom :) Thank you both for taking the time to do the Q&A, Ron I have a very great amount of respect and admiration for you. You are truly an amazing man, Mom is truly amazing as well. May God protect you and everyone in your family and everyone working for you. I would like someday to meet you and everyone at the shop, everyone there are awesome people. Thank for what you all do. I love your videos and have learned a lot watching them. I am sending prayers for you and your family as you all continue, for as long as need be, with the passing of your Dad. He is missed by all that knew him, either on or off camera. Thank You both for what you do.
Thank you so much for the prayers and kind comments. She rarely gets on camera, but we both enjoyed the day together. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Hi My name is James Floyd criswell I watch your videos on UA-cam every night and I am praying for you and your wife safety on the road thanks James Floyd criswell
Awesome having Mrs Pratt sharing her heart...God bless all of you ...thank you for the fine job you all do
I really love the driving portion of your videos as much as I do watching the towing. The sound of the rotator and the driving is relaxing to me.
OMG Ron, I had my front teeth knocked out albeit driving a snowmobile in a playground at night, I drove through a set of parallel bars knocking me off the machine. I got up and spit out fluids and teeth into the snow. My sister and best friend went back and retrieved the teeth I spit out and I spent the next 3 hours in the dentist chair repairing and re-inserting my teeth. I thank God everytime I tell the story as I could have easily been killed, as I am sure you do as well. Thanks Mom Pratt spending time getting down deep and personal with Ron and the channel.
It was our pleasure to include everyone in the ride along. We will try to do this more often. Yes, I do thank God every time I remember that incident, along with many others. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron, thank you for these videos. As a sixteen year old wanting to get into heavy recovery you are very inspiring, and I love taking your tips whenever you give them. God bless you
One of the best videos you have made-and you have a LOT of great content!!
Thank you for allowing us the privilege to meet your lovely bride. You couldn’t be as successful without her, I’m sure!!
Please be safe, from a retired EMT in Texas!!
Thank you Ron and momma Pratt for the Q & A, always a pleasure to see you on a new video, I stayed til the end, you don't learn anything by watching half of a video. 33 years wow, God bless you both for putting up with each other lol. This was a very interesting video. Have a blessed day and god bless 🙏. See you on the next one ✌️
Wow, great Q&A video, thoroughly enjoyed it. Great to see mom Pratt as well. I remember in the early days of your channel she didn't want to be seen. I think the thing that sticks out the most since I started watching your channel was....actually 2 things - #1 was the lady with the Ford Taurus and the amount of well wishes and gifts that were given to her and #2 was your relatives house fire and the generous donations that were given to help him rebuild. Watching your channel has been a real blessing to me. Take care, stay safe and God bless!
I immediately thought of Rodney, and also the Tired Taurus series, as well. 😊
Thankyou for doing this QNA for us all Ron, was a very nice add on for us all. Stay safe and god bless you and your family.
Glad you enjoyed it. The two of us really had a good time as well. My wife doesn't get to ride along too often, but we are going to try to do more in the future. Thank you for watching and God bless.
I've been a roadside assistance, towing and recovery technician since July of 2017. It's the most rewarding thing I've ever done and continue to do. The constant "Thank you"s NEVER get old. Yes ... we're out here helping people get home first, but it's important to get paid doing it, so people have a company that continues to exist to help others.
Stay safe Brother. Always keep your head on a swivel. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Excellent Q&A with Mom Pratt. I've been subscribed to the channel from around the time you did the memorial move, and have not missed a video since.
Whilst I'll never do this as a profession, I've learnt so much, and when ever I see a vehicle on the side of the road, I now give it as much room as possible. I hadn't given it any thought before this channel.
Stay safe out there, and thank you for the service you provide us all.
Greetings from Germany
So glad you have stuck with me for so long. I am happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and God bless.
33 years married is a good relationship and I'm glad to see you both as happy as fish in a bowl...lol
Probably one of the best videos because of the insight of the company and the Pratt family. Thanks.
that was in equal parts fascinating , sobering / thought provoking , funny & sad .. thanks for having the idea to do this
Many prayers for you over the loss of your Dad. He raised a wonderful, loving son. ~Wes
Thanks so much. Thank you for watching and God bless.
That was refreshing. I enjoyed hearing more about the business. You two are "good people". I could see working for you guys. Thanks and be safe
I'd apply in an instant, save for the fact that I'm about the age of Ron's mother.
Since I'm viewing this on Sunday the 12th, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU BOTH , WHAT A PERFECT TIME FOR A RIDE ALONG WITH MOM PRATT. Enjoyed the Q&A very much but can the audio volume in the cab be increased? I have the volume turned way up but the road noise is drowning out much of the Q&A. Bless you both for doing this .I am an 80 year old retiree not in your profession, who enjoys and is keenly interested in your work and the way you present it. God Bless, Bob from California.
Ron thanks for sharing this with us!! I’m just thinking about when you’re dad had the baby at the shop taking time out of his day to be with the child and drive around the shop it’s a great memory I have of dad spending that time and knowing that you have it on video is reassuring to know that the baby will be able to see it when grown up!!!! Still jerking a tear out of me remembering that one thing that was really special!!!
I am so blessed that there are many memories with him documented on this channel. He is missed every day by all of us. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Thanks Mom and Ron, for this view on your lives and business! Not always an easy way of life, but together you stand strong as I see it. I once joined the channel because of my interest in America and heavy trucks: I visited SC twice in the eightys and drive a truck in the Netherlands.
But here on your channel you can see more. You see a family- driven business, with a motivated team on heavy jobs 24/7: you all deserve lots of respect and appreciation!
Again my condolances for the loss of Ron's dad, a great loss... "a human bulldozer"... the ultimate description for me!
Stay strong together and keep up the good work!
Great video! Mom Pratt had me laughing when she said “you’re killing me smalls”. Congratulations on almost 33 years married! That’s awesome! I feel the same way about towing, I love to help people. Be safe out there and God bless you and the family!
She fusses at me for always looking around and talking with my hands. She is in charge of the safe driving education at school. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Sorry for your loss. I just lost my dad in January and I feel your pain. The good part is that the time we spent with them gets us through the hard times. Also Mom Pratt and family has your back. Your videos has been very helpful and I love big trucks. Keep your head up and continue to be strong. God Bless!
This q&a was very cool and it was really great seeing your beautiful wife in a video again. Thanks for doing all the hard work that you do in the towing industry and all the sacrifices that you have to make. God bless the both of you and I will see you on the next vid.
So when my dad was alive I've we enjoyed watching your videos he passed away in March 20, 2021 It never seems to amaze me how much trouble people got themselves Into a pickle But I am sorry for the loss of your father but you know hes in heaven and want you're having and watching down on you everyday everyday God-bless you and your family
Great video! As a former self employed business owner, I could never have survived without the support of my wife of 42 years! Congratulations to both of you on your successes! Faith, Family and Life may you continue to have it all. God bless.
My parents were married 53 years and together nearly every minute of that time. They taught me how to be a team as husband and wife and in work. I am blessed to have had that example. Thank you for watching and God bless.
What a brilliant video Ron as always thank you for addressing the questions ask and no one should ever talk about anyone wife like that god bless have a safe one
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and God bless.
You two are clearly a class act. Thanks for the Q&A. God Bless for family
Well thank you from both of us. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Move Over/Slow Down for emergency stopped vehicles. That's one key message needs get send to motorists. Most truck drivers move over but a very few car drivers bother it. Your intro to your videos is awesome Ron. Love it. Love all your very interesting and educational videos. Good job Mom Pratt. Nice meeting you. R.I.P. dad. Thank you. Lots of respect, love and care from Canada 🇨🇦.
Wonderful seeing you and your Bride out together. Very interesting information that ya'll brought out. As long as I've been watching your channel, I learned things about all of you and was so glad to hear so much. God bless ya'll everyday!! Stay safe!!
Glad you enjoyed riding along with us. Thanks for watching and God bless.
We are all blessed to know all of the Midwest Truck family, some more than others but we are still blessed. Keep doing things the right way. A friend of mine had a saying that is so true, "never time to do it right, but always time to do it twice". Ron, you definitely know how to do things right, the first time.
God Bless you and your family as you continue to be of help to those who need your services. So nice that you and your wife are able to spend time together.
Ron I've been doing road side assis, I don't charge people for the service and if they are already changing a tire or what ever I just provide lights to keep them safe, in short I'm paying forward love to help people in need and to help keep them safe. But I love watching your videos and seeing you and your wife out and about I know MoM Pratt will keep you in line lol
Be safe my friend and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND CREW.
Thank you Ron & Mom Pratt for dragging us around on this simple job.
God Bless, keeping you, your family, and staff safe
Thanks for your sharing of time together.
I met my lady of 40 years after she made way too many AAA calls for service. Our courtship involved her riding with me for so many years.
Yesterday would have been her 75th birthday and since she passed almost 4 years ago, your posting this has really helped me to remember our happy times.
I'm sure there will always be a hole in your heart. 40 years is a long time to form that connection. I am so glad this brought you good memories. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Thank you so much for this video....great info for everyone. It's always nice to see Mom Pratt with you. Will keep praying for you all for strength, safety and peace in this crazy world...God Bless!
Nice Q & A video with you both, learned quite a few things from you today, keep on doing what you are doing Ron, if I lived near you, I would have a sticker saying never fear of braking down, because Ron Pratt lives in my town, God Bless you all 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🪝🙏.
I love how you explain what your doing so people understand
I just love your relationship! So sweet. Mama Pratt seems so down to earth! I could see us as friends!
The Q&A was just as nice to watch as watching you do your work Ron.
And it was nice to see how you sometimes get your calls for a job.
This is very interesting Mr. & Mrs. Rotator Ron. It’s wonderful seeing y’all! I’m so glad to have found a channel so very versatile, family oriented, Christian values! Thank you!
Thanks for the Q & A idea. Glad to hear Talon is still with you. I know you miss him on the job sites. Thanks Mom Pratt for keeping him in line :D! I always slow down and move over.
I bet Talon doesn't miss the allergy attacks out in the field. He was miserable in many of those videos.😔
So good to hear someone pronounce Brisbane correctly. I'm also from Brisbane , been watching your channel for some time now, amd love the work you do. I remember watching a few where ethan is working the job without you, and he sounds so much like you, except his voice is a little deeper.
Its also great seeing "Mom Pratt" doing this Q&A with you, you can see just how much of a team you are. I remember watching the date night video, and seeing so e of those coments, and people who just don't understand how liability insurance works. Great job to you all.
Awesome video today Ron with your wife Ladonna AKA “Mom Pratt” along for the ride, to have a Q&A and on a Sunday yet…! Wow…! 👍 can definitely see how You both complement & work well together… It’s awesome how you took the time to detail and spell a lot of things out for some folks who otherwise wouldn’t understand the why… 1:02:15 Made me laugh… You’re too funny Ron… “I wonder if Mom prat is still in there talking” and the part that made me laugh… “I wonder what she’s saying about me” … LOL LOL… Ron she absolutely LOVES You… Also “I may have to do some heavy editing” LOL - Like I do with all your videos, I’ll watch them from start to finish and even go back sometimes and watch them again if time allows… I like how you think…!!! And from my own trial and error mistakes, it’s one of the ways I’ve come to learn to think… I Too would rather Have it and not need it, than need it and not have it… Awesome rule to live by… You are the way you are because of many reasons and the biggest one is - as you always stress, is SAFETY… You can’t stress this enough, especially when it come to ones LIFE… I never knew it happened until now but look at what happened to you with your teeth being under that trailer, with that jack hitting you in the mouth… EXTREAMLY CLOSE CALL and a very stark reminder of how DANGERIOUS it is out on the open road…!!! I can definitely see and understand when you and your crew are on a job, where there is potential danger all around, how you can be very stern because of the EXTREAM DANGER… It’s out of caution and everyone’s safety that you sometimes have to be like that… It's not that you’re mean like someone thought… it’s because you care for THEIR LIFE & SAFETY. Re constantly scanning the road for potential problems… I totally agree, understand & get that…! It’s called “Situational Awareness” It saved my life 2 different times…!!! Once where I was working on the railroad with a crew on the tracks and a freight train derailed right where I was… Good thing I kept my eyes open & on the train, where I saw down the way one of the set of wheels on a boxcar was off the track, kicking up all this dust & ballast and by the time that part of the train reached us, that whole part of the train toppled over ripping up everything in sight… We Ran way back when we saw what was about to happen. The rails were twisted up like a pretzel… and there were train cars strew all over the place. The other time I was helping push a car out of gas at night 2AM after work and this drunk driver slammed right into the back of where I was. I kept scanning behind me all the time I was pushing… I jumped out of the way just in the nick of time. My scanning situational awareness save my LIFE... You'll never loos that! Re your nerd humor… Plain and simple, I LOVE IT…!!! Great Q&A Video all the way around… Thanks guys…!!!👍👍❤❤
I am so glad you enjoyed the visit with me and the Mrs. on the Q and A. I didn't have to do a lot of editing, she didn't throw me under the bus at all. LOL Thanks for watching and God bless.
When Mom Pratt said “grind it”, I laughed because every time Ron grinds gears I say “grind it till ya find it Ron”. This was a nice change of pace. 💗👍
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron, I thank God for you and I love you. This Q&A video is amazing, thank you. God bless you and your family. May you have many wonderful years. I wish I could meet you but that is in God´s hands, it is a long way from Sweden to you. I am looking forward to the coming videos.
We would love to see Sweden as well, but I don't know how much travel is in the future. Thank you for the positive comments. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I'm there with you Ron, I lost my dad in 2006 and I still get teary eyed when I think of me my older brother and dad working together side by side... Trouble is I didn't appreciate it so much at the time... But we got along. How I wish we could have do overs...🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦 All my best from Canada 🇨🇦 and prayers, God bless you and your family... Ps I just love this one with Mama pratt in the house!💯% ps the recovery with you and your pa in the way back bush ,getting all the redirects with puppies and winches getting the rental van that is a gooder 👍👍
Interview your mom some day. I am sure she has stories of the business with your dad.
Your videos support you being a mentor and encouragement to your staff. Keep it up.
Not sure if she would do that. She doesn't care for being on camera either. I will try though. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt sorry to intrude on this but I couldn’t get my mom to be interviewed on camera either. Always some reason or excuse. She was my only real living family. She collapsed and died across the table from me at age 84 twenty years ago when i was age 46. Lost SO many stories that nobody else knew and neither did I.
So don’t repeat my mistake. Even if you don’t publish it, get her on video with info on things that nobody else knows, ok?
Beautiful video with you and Mom Pratt. It was lovely to see her again. You're a God-made, amazing couple. Thank you for the selfless ways you help people in the most difficult times of their lives. You help restore order to the lives of many. Glad to hear you're better. God bless you now and always 😇🌺💖.
Thank you so much for the kind comments. We have made a good team, glued together by a lot of work, struggle and most of all God. Thank you for watching and God bless.
For all it's faults, and many have pointed them out, the old TV show "Wrecked" featuring "O'Hare Towing" in the Chicago area had a few segments where the company owner discussed the stress and the post traumatic stress of the job. He discussed many of the things Ron mentioned.
Yes...Bill has discussed a lot of the stresses of what he has dealt with over the years...he had a fatal that really got to him involving a livestock hauler and a pickup truck
It is real and you have to learn to process things before they build up. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Your amazing people and here in the west midlands of England my wife 4 children and I tend to watch your adventures frequently, we pray for you all and wish you all the best. Thankyou for your services and good nature.
I truly enjoyed this video, as I enjoy all of them. Having your wife along was wonderful and the Q&A was quite informative. Thanks for doing these.
I am glad you enjoyed the ride along. I will try to do more of these. Thanks for watching and God bless.
This comes from a truck driver for 40 years that watches your channel and other channels that comes and saves our bacon without you guys we be lost
I'm just starting to watch the QNA can't wait to hear about them. Well wishes and prayers for your family and your employees and there family's. From Oxford MS
It was wonderful to meet your wife and to hear all the information you both gave us I am also Impressed with your Crew and the Professional manner that is shown in all your videos you can be proud of them i understand this company is a family owned and has been for a long time which says a lot about the quality also the respect that is shown by law enforcemet to you says even more.
Mama Pratt what a great time hearing all of the questions, and stories. Love to you and Ron
So glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Well since I need to go to work........ I suppose I better watch the second half later!!! You were definitely one of the better companies that anyone could work for. After I get done wrenching today I'll watch the rest of the video! LOL. Always good to see the videos pop up and it's nice to finally meet your better half! God bless you Ron..... You and all at Midwest
Thanks for the channel I did towing recently for 9 years and some of the experiences that we have out there are unbelievable a lot of people don’t understand that we put our life on the line as much as the police and fire department and just remember everyone when you see flashing lights SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER
I agree completely. Really unless you have done towing or some type of service like it, you really don't understand the dangers. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron might be a small town guy but he is a guy with a big heart I cried when Ron said his father had passed, I cried while I watched this vlog, I like many others worry when I don’t see there’s a vlog. Much love and blessings to one in all
Great show Ron. Seems like "gotta chain-em up"air bags are becoming the norm for semis.
Think air suspension is more comfy than leaf spring, and gives a better controlled level ride to the trailer
Thank you for watching and God bless.
Hey Ron. Was super cool to have Mrs Pratt ride along and share some of y'alls personal life with us. Always enjoy your videos and appreciate that you have true compassion for everyone around you. You make the world a better place sir. Keep up the great work, God Bless and stay safe.
Thank you so much for the positive comments. We make a pretty good team. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Love the vids, nice to see the Memsaab involved. Appreciate your recent loss and empathise with you on how things have to change, must be difficult after so many years or what was "normal"
I feel your pain when you got choked up about your Dad! I lost my Dad June 5th to Lymphoma and that's the hardest thing I ever had to deal with in my 40 years on earth, and I get choked up every time I think of all the memories we have!
It's always interesting to hear what different terms are used to describe different machines. Shooting boom forklift was a new term for me. I've only known of them being called telescoping boom forklifts or telehandlers.
I know them as Skytracks
Hello Ron and welcome Mama Pratt, it's nice to see you. Thanks for the Q & A because it was very interesting. Sending prayers to you and family that you all stay safe doing the wonderful job helping people!
I highly suggest maintaining this Q&A format. To me, it was downright entertaining; doing it while out on a call kills two birds with one stone, as they say. Of course, having my unasked questions answered helps a great deal.
This was an awesome video I really enjoyed watching this one I am very sorry to hear about your Dad our condolences and prayers are with you brother as a retired Volunteer fire fighter and Fire Police officer I can totally relate to how hard some calls take a toll on your heart I always had my wife to help me through the more difficult calls that I had to respond to God bless you and all of your family and staff
I read the description Ron and god bless you to
I’m so sorry about the loss of your dad I can’t imagine how you feel And I hope He watches over you from up there I remember when you made the post about your dad passing and gaining his wings I’ve been watching you for about 3 years Now have always been subscribed and always will support through your difficult time
God bless
Thank you for the kind comment. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt No Problem Man you deserve it
Excellent video Ron! The Q&A was awesome and I'm glad Mom Pratt got to participate!
1:17:10 I can't even begin to fathom the pain that would have caused. Really glad you are doing well!
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed the video. I think at that time I was more in shock than anything. My Dad drove like 90mph to get me. He reached me before my wife got to the hospital. Dad could be tough, but boy was he protective!!!!! Thank you for watching and God bless.
Great Episode Ron & Mrs Pratt! Thoroughly enjoyable content. My wife is my business partner also, and I see alot of similarities between your wife and mine. They are strong individuals. I couldn't do what I do if it weren't for her support. Glad both of you are back to health. We are praying for you and your family.
I am glad you enjoyed riding along with us. We do make a good team. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Bless you on your 30+ years of marriage. You got a real jewel there take of her. I lost wife suddenly in 2021 to Covid and pneumonia I understand the feeling of losing some very close and special to you. I’ve enjoyed the videos immensely and have learned a lot.
Good morning Ron & family! Hope all is well with u stay safe out there.
Thank you for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt Ur welcome
Glade Mom Pratt & Ron could take the time to tell their stories very interesting and full of information. Glade to see your company is so respectful of faitlyaties.
For those wanting to get into the towing business-- I suggest - STRONGLY--- BINGE WATCH ALL RONS VIDEOS... over and over... while you are taking your state required classes-- and I also suggest AAA classes in recovery-- and others... BUT MOST imporatly-- RONS VIDEOS-- you'll get more PRACTICAL info- and SEE IT USED-- in REAL LIFE- not just a classroom setting.. it's the next best thing to BEING THERE!!!!> and of course the FAVORITE truck is SUPER TATOR (spelled that way because it's part of RO- TATOR.)
I had been looking for this video. I saw your note when you first posted it but somehow lost track of it and didn't see it then. I bumped into it today and was so glad I did. You and your wonderful wife are like old friends. I am so glad you posted this. Thanks, Ron.
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. God bless.
Thanks for watching and God bless.
This is the first time I viewed this video , Great Q&A. And you are 100% correct about Emergency Services of All branches,
I Served our County working in RESCUE as a first responder we do see things we would like to forget but it does stick with you "PTSD" Is very real but worth it to help others. God Bless you And your crew for all that y'all do Stay Safe.
I'm a member of the CERT group and have been since 2002. One thing they stressed was to keep a "GO" bag with us at all times. You might want to keep one of these with you, to grab and run. Then you are prepared at all times.
Cert [Community Emergency Response Team], we are part of the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA.
Ron keeps a "go" truck packed at all times. His truck trumps your puny bag. 😉
I must say that this video was rather interesting, not to mention satisfying, to hear about most of the questions people ask about the towing industry, and though the audio was a bit off with the sound of the truck engine, I was still able to make out most of the verbiage from both of you, and I admit that I learned a thing or three today, and everyone got to meet the lady who keeps Ron in line and moving every day, hello Misses Pratt, pleased to make your aquaintace, (I think that's how its spelled) and I hope Ron will show more of you helping out
Slow down move over
God bless be safe and watch out for motorcyclists, little kids, critters, and little old ladies going to Bingo
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I apologize that the audio was less than acceptable . My wife isn't one who speaks in a loud tone and is not used to trying to talk over the engine noises. We will definitely try to work that out for the next ride along. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I very much appreciated your statement about math physics and geometry I’ve been taught them at the college level. Helped a plumber with his masters license and his quote was if I don’t know Nana needed this geometry stuff I did I would’ve actually going to class. I always enjoy your posts and be safe
I am a math junkie. Thanks for watching and God bless.
ron please let your mother know that keep up the great jobs on everything. and ron its nice to see ya video's that u show. thankyou four everything.
I love the story about the naked guy jumping out of the window.
Best video yet Ron and mrs. Pratt. Keep up the great videos and stay safe….👍👍👍
Good morning, Ron & Mom Pratt.
Good morning. Thank you for watching and God bless.
Great video Ron and mom pratt , hope to see a family run job with waddle cam again soon 😀, take care and stay safe .