Midnight In The Median!!! 76,000 lbs in the Mud & Water!!!
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- Опубліковано 29 лют 2024
- Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!!! You just never know what the next call is going to bring. Tonight, I spend "Midnight In the Median", after a driver supposedly dropped off the edge of the road and got "sucked in" by the mud and water-filled median. We had some storms roll through earlier that evening that left the median a sloppy mess. It's difficult to see in the video, but the truck is buried pretty deep on the driver's side and there is 6-8" of water standing under and around the truck and trailer. This unit is loaded with a gross weight of around 76,000 lbs. I'm a little over an hour away from the shop. It's just me and our flagship #11, our Peterbilt 389X with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R rotator heavy towing and recovery unit versus this mired mess. Special thanks to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the trooper who both "covered my 6" and patiently waited while I drove from our shop to the scene. I admit, both here and in the video, I took a short-cut to try to speed things up. This is not my normal way of doing things. It was a gamble, and, thankfully it worked. I hope you enjoy this video!!!
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Late night, completely dark, highway traffic zooming past just an arm's length away. It takes a special kind of person to do what you do every day. And you do it without complaining. Thank god for people like you and your entire team.
Stay safe and healthy.
On the positive side- no injuries, no damage, no power lines, no wind or rain or snow, not a lot of traffic, a driver who was humble and followed directions, a Trooper on hand, and everyone left safely.
Ron I drive a automatic transmission 2023 Peterbilt.i have a question about the automatic transmission whenever you get stuck in mud like this what is the proper way to get truck out you said put truck in low gear 1st gear ? Company said we have to drop driveshaft or remove the axle shaft ? Hope you answers question I deliver irrigation pivots systems to pastures dirt road in Nebraska tri state I kind of lost on this problem thank you I learned a lot watch you God speed to you & crew
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That traffic blasting by is unnerving. I just don't get why folks can't slow down.
Well, there are two kinds of truckers: The ones who've been in the ditch and the ones that will be in the ditch.
And for him it went not too bad, no injuries, nothing damaged, rig upright, so I'd call that a win.
Also he got pulled out quickly and professionally by Ron, that counts as bonus ;)
It happens to the best of them. Fortunately for him, and for me, when I ended up in a ditch, the pride was hurt more than anything else.
I had this happen once with 5 years experience and nothing similar ever but mine was because of debris in the road I couldn't see and I didn't swerve but whatever it was did make me go into the ditch and I just was towed out and kept driving
365 days a year Rain , Sleet , Snow and hot muggy days , you guys should be awarded the Best Wrecker Service , thank you on all youre videos and may God be with each and all yall❤😊😊😊😊😊
366 this year 🤓
Hello Ron. I have too much respect for people like you, have to go and do your best to save people on the road at midnight. God bless
Last year, as the first snow fell here. I was driving first time this winter, in a car I wasn't used to. And I went to fast in a turn. Ended up outside the road in the snow. Very gently, no physical damage.
But, when I was getting towed out by a local farmer, we struggled to get me out of the ditch.
Until I remembered something you do, holding the brakes on the car. The wheels were rolling, keeping me in the ditch.
And it helped immensly.
Thank you so much for your amazing content, and I learn so much. ❤️
76,000 pounds. Heavy for other tow trucks. A piece of cake for Tator.
I constantly pray For workers Like yourself Who work on the side of the road at night to help people always stay safe . God bless your brother That is your talent that God has given you to help people
Great job. I could imagine it would be a bit of stress on the trucker it's scary when you get pulled off of the road and can't pull back on it I've been in that situation. It is embarrassing and nerve wracking. It just takes your spirit out of you for a while so it was good to go rest I'm just glad he was ok . Ty Ron for your service it's hard being out on the highway and being safe is important to both of you and the other driver. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌹Stay safe and keep up the great work 🙂
Ron I believe this is the 1st time I've ever seen u do a job without using remote. Glad driver was ok & no damages to truck. Nice job Ron & God bless
Awesome recovery as always... Smooth and gentle...smooth operator 🎵🎶
Good morning Ron, I sure wish that you would have C.C. on your videos for us older people who are hard of hearing.
Thank you.
Hello, you should have it on your screen if you in UA-cam look at the bottom right you should have a little box with a cc on it click it and see if it comes up mine does.
@@nonaloeffler308 The uploader of the video has to make it operative first. On this video closed caption is grayed out.
@@nonaloeffler308 nope, not enabled on Ron's channel. I'd use it too - I have tinnitus and the engine sounds trigger it up the wazoo.
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I checked on it, but said not available 🤔
Mine says captions not available for this video.
As a service provider I know about a cluttered truck, you can carry something for a year without using it but the time you take it off the truck you will need it. Great job and thanks for the videos. God Bless
There comes a time when some of the stuff needs to be off-loaded to a "tender." Either a trailer or a second truck dispatched to the same call. He's used the Traffic Control unit for this. This is one of the reasons why so many fire trucks are sent out.
Your team is wonderful, but it is very enjoyable to watch you do a job alone once in a while. It's like clockwork, so smooth and Prosise. Thank you for another great video. Stay safe out there..
The new paved section of 55 did you notice all the tracks off the road. I was like wow then I figured out why, it's because they haven't put in the rumble straps yet. Every idiot that is on his phone driving by brail instead of hitting the rumble strips is driving off into the grass getting a huge surprise.
Looks like somebody else was also in the median. Look at those ruts full of rain. Great recovery Ron.
Great job Ron!
It sure seems like you work faster by yourself, without them young boys!!
Good Morning There My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & I Am Still Praying For You & All Involved In The Accident
WHAT ACCIDENT? I've been off a while for some surgeries.. must have missed that one.
@@davidwayne9982There was a massive pileup that Ron covered some weeks ago, I think that's what OP refers to.
I have the same problems that driver had about the bright lights on emergency vehicles. I have worked out on the highways recovering vehicles and always try to keep from blinding someone who is driving towards me. He showed his experience I believe, by not yanking the wheel back to the right to get on the highway. Great safe job to you both.
It's great the way the is done safely and professionally
I had a '99 Freightliner Classic leased on with Dart for several years, and I must admit the vast majority of the drivers I encountered there seemed to be fairly competent drivers. Obviously, anytime you have that many trucks operating, you will eventually end up with an "Oh crap!" moment from time to time but they always seemed to have an extremely small number of reportable incidents company wide with both their contractors and "company" drivers (on paper these drivers actually were employed by "DartCo" which was owned by a family member of the Orens which was the family that actually owned Dart Transit).
IMHO of the companies I had my tractor leased to they and one other company out of PA were the 2 best companies that I had the absolute pleasure to work with!!!
I love your content, Mr. Pratt! Please keep 'em comin'!!!!! (I actually would love to see more episodes released, but I know that it's a HUGE JOB filming, editing, and publishing each one of these episodes.) Thanks to you and all of your team for taking us along for the ride, and for doing such an awesome job for our benefit!!!!!
🙏 May God bless and keep all of you in His loving, protecting arms! 🙏
You have come a long way Ron and I've enjoyed the ride.
There's no substitute for experience, class act.
Another stuck truck and you did a fantastic job
Those vehicles get so close and are so fast. That has to be so unnerving! You can't let your guard down for a second. Stay safe, and thanks for all you and your team do!
Good morning my friend Ron your the best Ron and God bless you and your family
Late night rescue from the mud and water and watching out for traffic. Good job Ron getting him out and on his way!
Great recovery! As wet as it was, and heavy, I thought it would be a harder pull. Nice and smooth. Thanks for the video
That was a good one smooth thanks for your time Ron 👍😊
Stay safe out there and God Bless 🙏🙏🙏
Wow great job as always you are so good in what you do, even at night. May God Bless you and all your Team for doing your best ❤
Good morning Ron...!
Kindness, respect and professionalism. These are the standards that Ron lives by.
That was a quick one but as ever so professional and so caring with the customer. God bless you and your family.
Great job, that Peterbilt is a beast.
Nice job Ron glad you are safe doing the job
Another great save Mr. Pratt !! Seemed like a nice man.
I must confess tho- at 16:05 I caught myself craning my head back and forth trying to see out of your side mirrors !! 🙂
Me too!,,😂😂😂🇦🇺
Enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work.
I hate it when people don't move over!
Slow down or move over for _anyone_ on the side of the road!
Yay no Pratt falls today
Super video Ron. Working in those fast lanes is dangerous. You do great with it. Feel sorry for the trucker. First time situation for him so am sure was hard on him.
Thanks Ron for your outstanding work.
The retired Air Force veteran
Another awesome performance 🤓🙋♂️👍 watching in ohio
Wow. Amazing work! And It looks like there needs to be a truck organization day. It would also make a great video. Just saying.
You did a heck of a job Ron .Like always
You must have had a busy night, as much stuff as you had in that truck that was out of place. And you seemed much more blase about standing in traffic while sorting through that than you usually do. Good thing traffic was light and professional, and everyone moved over for you. The job itself? Making it look easy, like you always do.
Well done.
Am always happy to see a new video update. Love your family and your crew. Blessings to you all
Keep up with the good work Ron love watching you on UA-cam god bless
Gotta love a 70,000 lb rotator heavy wrecker.
I’ll tell ya buddy. Sitting in the shop doesn’t compare to being out on the interstate. I’m a year deep into my wrecker career with prior experience of similar things. You do a wonderful job. Your videos have helped me a lot with learning everything.
ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO RON 😊
That's One Powerful truck!!!!!!
god bless you and your family and thank you for what you do for the community and areas
Watching you so much Ron, I know how you work br now. I know by asking the right questions when you get to the scene helps you know what type of rigging you need to help the situation. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Great Job there Ron you make it look easy which I'm sure isn't but with your professional knowledge and the rotater you do make it seem easy good well maintained equipment does tye job ! Thank you for for all you do ! Stay Safe & God Bless you and your family !
Hey Ron. Great video as always. You do such good work. Take care and have a good one. 👍❤️🙏
The quicker puller outer. Good job Ron.
Morning Ron. Looks like it's time to clean out and reorganize the compartments.
Great job Ron..... Scary out there at night.
Great job Ron, God bless you and the law enforcement!
Good morning Ron and happy Friday 🤫 I think I saw something interesting in Chattanooga; can’t wait for that day to come
You could tell it was more of his pride that was hurt than anything. It really upset him. Thankfully he wasn't injured or caused any other accidents. I will be thinking of this kind gentleman
oh i just love the sound of that truck when you are floating through the gears!!!
Mr Ron Thanks for sharing and stay safe.
Ron, you do great work. I admire you for always having the safety of everyone involved on your mind at all times and you take care of the customers equipment as well. God Bless all of you.
Good work God bless you all ✝️ stay safe out there
Good job Ron 👍👍
As always enjoy your videos and you make it look easy. I know that it's not easy. STAY SAFE OUT THERE.
No slow down/move over law there? Yikes those trucks are just ripping by! Stay safe out there Ron!
Really great to see you again, but you are alone too much! I worry about many "What Ifs"! Be safe and God Bless ❤😊
Thank you for another great video.
Good morning from windy New Hampshire
Another great job done.
Thanks for clean content, I really enjoy it
Thank you for another great video. Cheers
Good morning from Southeast South Dakota
It definitely paid off Ron smart thinking
Great video! Amazing what your knowledge of the situation and equipment can accomplish in a seemingly short time! God bless you and yours!
With all the work you're doing I can't help but think of the song King of the Road great job on this run
Awsome post Ron! Thank you for sharing.
Hats off to your quick recovery, and to the trooper for paying attention.....he did not hesitate to move to the shoulder with you. I was afraid he would stay left side with warning lights, and you to the right side....confuse drivers and cause a secondary.
THANK YOU FOR SHARE THE VIDEO
FROM AUSTRALIA
Good one man show, thanks for showing .
Ron you are doing a great job on your videos I just watch the video you just did it was great stay safe ❤
Good job Ron. Now for some bad sort of news, on Feb 6th I slipped and fell backward hitting my head on a concrete floor. No concussion but a severely cracked back and a couple of soft spots on the back of my head. The orthopedic surgeon only found cracks up and down my back. He put me into a back brace and ordered a Myelogram which sees 75% better resolution than an MRI. I have medications to take before this is done which will be on the 15th of March. Surprisingly enough I'm actually looking forward to this procedure.
Working on the freeway can cause your heart to speed up!
Ron. What your knowledge you make it look so easy Thank You
Nice one Ron
Great video Ron
Thank You for Sharing you're Time & Knowledge with us also. Take Care Always eh
Great job
Another great interstate job. I’m sure those are your worst but for us they are always fascinating and show your skills at their finest.
Job well done . !!!😊
Good job buddy … Be Blessed friend ..!!
Hello Ron !
I wanted to thank you for sharing your job with the world ! My son found your channel several years ago and we have followed you since.
I wanted to thank you for providing little inside view of your towing operation but also for being family friendly, I like how you treat you family and co-workers with respect and even in tough situations you keep your cool .
Your faith shows through your actions I’m thankful you allow us to watch what you do.
Bradley Smith and son Mason inChattanooga TN
Great recovery Ron, Went pretty smooth considering how it was stuck,
Mr Ron needs more box compartments to hold all his stuff on board. Lots of good stuff never know what your going to need. Which one holds the universe widget. That we haven't seen used yet 🙊🙉🙈👽
Ron, could the reason that you didn't see the first crossover was that maybe the semi plowed the sign down?
Thank you so much for the video please post more videos a week and god bless
Good job as usual.
Good afternoon Ron, from the UK. I have watched you for years and you still continue to brighten my Fridays!! You are a legend , sir!!. Looking at all the kit and stuff you carry on the Rotator, did it come with the truck or did you have to buy it afterwards. ? Also, do you have a process for checking over your gear and replacing when necessary? Stay safe. Best Wishes Roy W UK