Code 2 Rotator Run!!! JackKnife Semi Blocking the Roadway
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2022
- Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching. In this video we are called to expedite to a scene where a semi driver failed an attempt at a U-turn on a major roadway in a local city, jack-knifed his truck, buried it in mud, and blocked over two lanes of the road. Kenny, Ethan, and I respond with our Peterbilt 389X with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R Rotator towing and recovery and our traffic control unit 16 to help clear the roadway and get this driver out of trouble . The trailer was fully loaded and down hard on the drive tires. The dolly legs, landing gear to some, hit the pavement hard. That, along with the truck in the mud brought the whole combination to an abrupt halt. I hope you all enjoy this video!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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Ron, you never judge a driver for his mistake, you just do the job that is to be done. Watching your videos you bring a level of comfort to a driver when the driver knows they have messed up. Thanks to you and your crew for what you do.
This wasn't a mistake. You don't accidentally make a u-turn and drive into a ditch. Too many people are afraid of hurting someone's feelings for something that could have been completely avoided. What if this "Mistake" ended up hurting some innocent family?
@@AkedaLvl999with those types of drivers it keeps his company in business
I've had to be towed a few times going up Snoqualmie Pass and Mt. Hood. I lost traction on both even with 100,000lbs. Both times by the time the tow got there it became a white out. They saved my ass. Mistakes happen especially the first time I got stuck when state patrol stopped like 10 of us trucks because they were clearing an accident and got all 10 of us stuck. Ended up having to shut down the pass because of us. I have so much respect for these guys!
"Delivering Safely...On Time!!!" FAIL!!! 😆
We’ve all made mistakes like that.
Hahaha
😂
Was thinking the same 😅
@@tictactoe325 nope lol
@@tictactoe325 not everyone lmao.still alot out there.i did otr moving for 8 years,thank God I never did anything dumb,but to each their own
Love the irony of the 'Delivering Safely... On Time!' bit on the truck lol. Great work in getting him out and not shaming the driver.
We just finished a 5000 mile road trip and made sure to stop and take a picture outside your shop on the way-it was only a hundred miles out of the way but my wife is a big fan. It was last Saturday so nobody was around, unfortunately.
Still fun to see where the work gets done.
Keep it up!
A maneuver like that with a loaded tractor trailer, doesn't even remotely qualify as a "mistake". That is 100% pure incompetence. A truck driver should know that you NEVER try to turn around on a steep down slope, in the grass and especially in wet conditions.
If you are gunna be the guy thata gunna do a u turn with a 53ft trailer on a highway, just be the guy that takes up every lane possible to do so instead of being the one that shuts it all down
Forget downhill in wet conditions. No u turn in the middle of a 4 lane.
Nowadays they will hire anybody to do a job that use to take a skilled good professional in that particular trade to do a job,trying to drive it like a car and you know that was stupid
I'm glad you are the most intelligent person ever, since you have never done anything stupid.
Yep I’ve driven trucks on and off the past 20 years. There’s plenty of places on a road like that to pull into. I wouldn’t attempt that even if that bank was bone dry. Unreal
I like how you didn't come down on the driver like a ton of bricks. You acknowledge mistakes happen and helped him out.
Love how the back of the trailer says, "Delivering safely.. on time!" lol
Ron I know as a Dad you are proud of the young man Ethan has become. I remember back a few videos ago of a younger Ethan and yourself recovering a BMW out on the interstate. Keep up the good work and videos.
I was just thinking about the stolen BMW in the woods video. Back then Ethan did a lot of standing around, waiting to be told what to do. Now days, Ethan takes charge, does what needs to be done, and even remembers to do the 3-toots to the horn for reverse. He's come a long way, and one day he will be a leader, and Ron will get to do what his dad did, and get to enjoy semi-retirement. Kenny is a darn good worker too, he seems to have also come a long way since we first saw him.
@@stellarproductions8888 As one who have done it i know how hard it is to work for/with your dad.
I understand the "standing around" because you wanna learn first and don't fo mistakes since you don't wanna make your dad disapointed.
I knew that “driver” would have flip flops on!
That rotator is a versatile machine. Come a long way since tow trucks of the 60s and 70s.
When driving heavy vehicles sometimes there are mistakes and/or errors of judgement. But I think there's a driver in this one who could do with a retraining course.
Yeah😅
I must say Ron, you have done a phenomenal job teaching your son Ethan how to do all of this! Keep up the great work (I actually just got my towing endorsement last week for New York State so I’ll be joining the tow truck community fairly soon and your videos have taught me a lot and also have shown me that my physics classes in college weren’t a waste of time) thank you for all that you do and stay safe out there
truth there
I found physics very helpful in high school and college in rigging, mechanical work , farming etc. ,yhinking the job out, applying physics , and ojt makes it fun and safe . Started 50 + years ago, still enjoy it and learn every day
Heyy congrats and welcome to the family, as a fellow New York Tow operator stay safe and Ron has taught a lot of valuable tools and techniques to keep in your back pocket and use on a daily basis!
Great team work with Kenny and Ethan! Kenny has really come a long way since he started working with you! Loved seeing Ethan climb into the cab to move the Rotator & give 3 toots as he reversed into position...like father, like son! Thank you for all you do to keep traffic moving! God bless you & yours! Stay safe!
The only thing I would add is like grandfather like father like son
The tator had three different drivers for that job.
Well said, Great video
It would have been nice to have seen him actually follow directions though. Ron very clearly said he wanted it straddling the white line and Ethan only barely brought it to the line.
It's always a good day when there's a Ron video. You and your team are awesome.
Always good to hear the "Q," too.
Why try that there are side streets on both sides you could have used
Looking further he actually went up on the bank AND still kept going!
I take back what I said about making mistakes but that was beyond
a mistake.
I love how a lot of drivers stay in the cab waiting for direction. I think Kenny is a lifer. Work till he drops. Had a driver like that, 86 and still driving big rigs. Told him to think of retireing and he said nope, love the job too much. Will never let the guy go and he can work for us for as long as he wants. He's down to 4 days a week, that's what he wanted. Theses peops are keepers.
That is a very expensive U-turn assist.
Greetings from Sarasota, FL.
It never fails to amaze how some of these "drivers" ever obtain their CDL!
The driver "training" these days teaches how to fill out the logbook and how to pass the CDL test on the test course. It has nothing to do with common sense or how to drive a real truck in real life.
I suppose just keep driving and in another 24,000 miles you wouldn't have had to make a u-turn anyway because you'll have gone around the earth
How do car drivers get theirs?
Exactly!
Ron is never a "blame-game guy." We should all be like him.
Yes!!
nice to see Ethan's training was also in the Pratt fall
Everyone makes mistakes but the quality of the truck drivers these days is not so good.. Still thank you for bringing us along with you during these jobs.. very professional atmosphere you have about you & your work.
That wasn't a mistake, that was pure stupidity on the "drive's" part.
Yes, there are alot more 3rd worldly drivers out there that probably don't have much experience with driving anything where they came from. At least he's out trying to work while so many Americans are too spoiled/lazy to. Lol.
As always slow down move over for wrecker people
We call them stearing wheel holders! Not a professional trucker! 😳😳
Every generation of truckers in the past had its boneheads but the difference today is how fast the internet disseminates information to the whole world quickly and also the truck companies have basically given up on training new drivers
gday I've been in the Australia trucking industry for 35 years . The American truck driver never ceases to amaze me. It's like they got there licenses out of a cornflakes packet.
One thing I really admire is you being a professional and just fixing the problem 🙌🏾
Mr. Ron, the way you talk to people and teach them is amazing. Truly a great man and wish you and your company all the best sir.
Full respect in asking other for what they would do. see what others think are the best approach, it may not be wrong or perhaps it's something that you haven't thought about or discarded too quickly.
"Delivering safely... On time!!!" Well, both goals not achieved today...😛
Ethan is definitely paying attention. He will make a very good operator with your guidance. Quick, safe recovery. Kudos to you guys!
😆 @ 3min in " I'll bet he's a pin puller" lol made my day
Another great rescue, Ron. Ethan and Kenny . No power lines, no rain and no apparent damage.The police dept doing a great job, directing the traffic. ! However, the truck driver is certainly not having a good day!! Best Wishes from the UK.
He might get fired depending on how his boss handles the situation.
@@chris76-01 Should be fired
twisted frame on the truck(lorry)?
When you started sliding him around I thought "you need some dish soap" . Looks like I'm learning.
I'm a big fan of dish soap.. but doing off road recoveries I don't get to use it much.. I have skid plates instead.. still developing the concept..
ANY ILLEGAL U TURN will get you fired from ANY reputable company. A U turn is NOT a "mistake".
I admire you so much Ron, for your professional and friendly way you conduct yourself with your help and clients. Regards from Tennessee.
Awesome , Thanks Ron , Kenny & Police 😊
A great sign of an excellent operator is to review and learn from past recovery. Keep doing what you do and stay safe!
I wonder what the driver got fined for making an illegal U-turn like that? Since he obviously didn't make it and had to be pulled out. Hopefully he learned his lesson and will not make that mistake twice! Ron and his 'Tator are always on hand if he gets stuck again! Another fast recovery by Ron Pratt and his Rotator! 😊👍
Hi Ron glad all went well it's nice to see Ethen getting stuck in also glad to see he's got the family pratt fall down lol stay safe in this bad weather which we have now in the UK.
Brilliant job done, it's great that you have good cops working with you.
Pratt fall. Ethen takes after his dad. LOL. It's good to see Ethan take on more. I think he's going to do well.
You should be very proud of your son. He has shown incredible growth, dedication, and commitment over the years. I know your Dad would be just as proud of him as you are (rest in peace). Bless you and your family, Ron. Keep up the good work.
Another great job done, and look at Ethan coming in and giving you pointers... you sir did a great job training him
As a 40 year driver I have never been able to figure out what direction someone wants me to turn when they are making circular hand motions.
I guess this guy thought he was driving with a day cab and bet he won't do this again. Good job Ron! I don't see you retiring anytime soon.
You are the reason I want to get into the car industry.
Considering mechanic or tow truck driver now!
Love it when Ethan comes on the job and takes over you need to come up on blue lol
That remote is well worth the extra cost, both for safety outside the dead zone if something snaps, and it allows you to see the entire scene. So important to not get too greedy with each pul, too far forward loses down force needed for traction, too close gives it more lift than drag/pulling force. Ethan is learning to Anticipate what you need next, which is good and will make him a great team player when you have to use two or three wreckers on a recovery.
I can't wait to see the day they get two tators..
Ron you did an awesome job as usual. I can’t say the same for that supposed to be truck driver. I know sometimes we all make mistakes, but that one was ridiculous. Hopefully he learned. Thanks for all you do Ron. 👍❤️
When Ethan tripped I had to chuckle and think the Apple didn't fall far from the tree Ron 😁
Have a Jesus filled day everyone
Greg in Michigan
Good Morning My Good Big Bro Mr. Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff
Good clean recovery. I've been having a thought about the Q siren. Assuming the truck has a city horn, instead of using a dashboard switch what about wiring a double throw switch to the horn button. That way with the selector in the siren position you don't have to move your hand from the steering wheel to activate the siren. When you're not running code you can just flip the switch and still have the "soft" horn. I remember years ago police cars having a similar setup.
The truck has air horns on a pull cord above the driver, doubt it has the conventional steering wheel button even installed. Great idea though
I got back into towing because of your channel, Ron! Greetings from Portland Oregon!
I'm so addicted to watching this reminds of childhood playing with my trucks!
Good safe job Ron, Kenny & Ethan.
I guess the driver was listening to 'give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around' but unfortunately it was a 30 acre road!
Good morning Mr Ron prayers and well wishes for all involved. Have a blessed weekend
Very happy to see Ethan becoming the very effective helper and student. There has been lots of improvement over the years
As always, a fine job. Ethan is progressing well, being proactive jumping in to help get the job done.
"Delivering safely in time" on the side of the trailer! Beautiful irony! Great job as always Ron and team stay safe.
So proud of you guys!!! Ethan even did the three toot before backing up!!!
Great job Ron and crew. I lost a job for doing something less than that and cost me $500. Steer tire fell through the crust in spring.
This driver will definitely be looking for a new job.
Stuff happens, but I would not have done a U-turn there unless the traffic was light enough to allow me to use all of the road. It was doable, just not the way the driver did it.
Ron, never be in too big of a hurry for the comm headsets. It saves time in the long run! And your voice for the choir!
Such a genius. Making a u-turn with a 18 wheeler on a road with that much traffic. Ending up blocking half the road.
Really cool seeing Ethan help with the rotator. Did I spot a triple blast of the horn there before reversing?
Yes Ron we all make mistakes, common sense tells ya not to do a uturn especially in a 18wheeler on a 4 lane go to the next exit or legal turnaround. I hope that the Cape PD give this guy a soverniour for his trouble.🤙🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
"I bet he's a pin puller."🤣🤣🤣 Funniest line I've heard in a while.
Seriously though, I don't understand these truck drivers trying to make u-turns on busy streets. Yes, I know everyone makes mistakes but it takes a special driver to run a loaded truck off the pavement, down an embankment and onto wet grass. Hopefully he keeps his job and learns a valuable lesson.
This is how you get to know the saftey staff at work really well.
It is just a hair amusing to me that the side of his truck says "delivering safely...on time"
I love the code runs and being on board Ron
Ron, from where I stand ... Every last one of your tows are successful! ... Keep up the good work!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
I guess Empire can remove the "Delivering Safely on Time" logo from their trucks now eh! Great job Ron, very professional 💕
No one injured and all is good ..Another job well done by Scott City Tow and Recovery. Where's Mikey and Son-in-law
Yeah we haven’t seen Mike in a while I wonder if he’s doing good.
Yep that's what I said to. We all make mistakes, at least no one was hurt.
Midwest Truck.
Talon is the shop Manager now and no longer runs calls.
Midwest truck is the company
Nice recovery Ron. Sure can tell how the Comm set makes things much easier.
its always amazing to see the boom accept the load and transfer it to the truck.. great job as usual.
Good job guys. Thanks for helping out the trucking industry.
Great recovery, it was more than just a winch out. Big learning experience for the driver. except for the landscape in the ditch he really didn't tear much up. Just delayed a bunch of people. lucky nobody drove their car under him.
The frame was twisted on the truck. That could easily be enough to total it out.
Awesome as always. God bless you and your whole family.
Cute dashboard, that "blue&yellow-frog" to be precise. 2:52
I like how Kenny is one step ahead of you every time.
Good job and God's blessings to you Ron and crew
Good Morning Ron and crew
Have a very blessed day
14 years and a million miles but I retired 3.5 years ago and now I can’t get rehired and you got these guys driving off the road.
So much for “Delivering Safely on Time”.
Good morning ron
Glad everyone is ok no one injured. On this one the Rotator got a work out. He grunted some on this job. This was a great team effort a great job by everyone including the truck driver. He actually listened to instructions & the job went a lot smoother plus he was smart & didn't t pull the pin. So I'll say this in closing. Well done everyone including Ron & your crew (as always) so be careful out there be safe and God bless you ALL.
He always grunts! LOL! Only really Annoying part of the video. I say that he is very very professional and he has a strong walk which is the most important thing spiritually.
You may forever be the optimist, but some of us might be a little hesitant, to rely on that particular driver to use his judgement to apply the brakes at the point where he came free in order to keep from rolling back into a very expensive rotator.
like ron says you make more power when you grunt when you work so its good for the tator lol
Enjoyable as always. I have 2 comments. I am surprised the police are not wearing hi-vis. Those uniforms do not make them easily seen, especially when there are distractions as you get at any incident. Hi-vis makes such a difference in being seen. You noted you should have broken out the comms. A good example of why taking a step back and a breath, even a Take 5, is such a good idea. It is so easy to get caught up in the moment and forget that a pause to question, can we do this better? No harm done, but the headsets would have made it all a bit less stressful. I may use this in my next H & S meeting.
Mr Pratt, I appreciate the kindness, civility and politeness you display to everyone you encounter. You remind us that we ALL make mistakes, and you refrain from making harsh judgements. With all the division that so sadly exists in our country, the decency and respect that you show makes you wonderful role-model for all of us. I salute you for showing us a better way. With much gratitude for your way of being.
Another great video ron
Hi Ron. Stay safe, hopefully the Hurrican doesn't affect you.
Hurricane wont get near east mo
Amazing to watch you Ethan and your team work Thank you all for what you do Be Blessed and stay safe
the firehorns are AMAZING :... i need it for my truck tooo ... nice work rgts from Germany
Gave the beast a workout. 44k on and pulling it sideways.
Great to see Kenny again, reckon he's kept busy on the ... Weatern Star, if memory serves, so we don't see him much, but when we do, he always dives straight in and knows what nedds doing.
Yes when Ron mentioned Kenny I thought the Western Star would make a appearance too
I find myself thinking ahead to what your next step might be as i watch these videos.. as alway very interesting to watch.
Your sirens sound like an air raid siren by the way... is this normal in the states? Asking from Australia..
It is a Federal Signals Q2B siren. It is mechanically spun by an electric motor. It also typically has a mechanical brake. Most of them were (and still are) mounted on Fire trucks. I don't recall when Ron got his, but there is a video in which it was first used.
Decades ago, while working as a Paramedic in Raleigh, NC the ambulance to which I usually was assigned had both an electronic siren and a Q2B siren. It was really, really LOUD!
We have never had an actual air raid in the States, so we are not at all accustomed to hearing one, but we do have Severe Weather Sirens, and they will sound
outdoor warning for tornadoes and
winds greater than 70mph and hail
1.75” (golf ball) or greater. That is normal here, with testing monthly.
Yes, it is normal but it is also an old style.
Most , if not all, new emergency vehicles come with electronic sirens that make all sorts of different noises
Brings flashbacks to when someone did a upturn I my yard 3years ago and the ruts are still there
That's what I love about my 85 GMC 1 ton wrecker it has a electric brake lock on it and if the brakes are adjusted right it does a helluva job
Wow! Ethan has gone from ya ya dad as a teen to an young adult thinking ahead of the game in a short period of time! I am so happy for you both. I must be honest I was a bit worried when Ethan started going on jobs, that he wasn't grasping how serious the job really is. You are in one of the most dangerous professions in world & listening to Ethan back then I was worried he wouldn't get it. Well this video showed everyone he does get it and he was thinking ahead of the process, which showed me he had matured and also listened to his dad! High Five Ethan! Welcome to adulting... lol...my kids hate adulting but thankfully they are all good at it. Although I know they would like mom and dad to fix everything...lol
One thing Ethan.... PLEASE 🙏 pay much more attention to your back side... it only takes a blink of an eye of lack of attention to become a statistic!!! When you walked out into the traffic area and didn't look behind you first.... REMEMBER most people driving shouldn't be allowed too! Rubber neckers will get you killed.... DON'T TRUST ANY DRIVER!
God Bless & God Bless America
Rubber neckers and distracted drivers both will get you killed.... My dad back in the early 90's always told me "When walking on a road, always look the driver in the eye." At that time, we had a paper rout and few streets it was more practical to do on foot, and I also walked allot back then for fun in the city.. I am glad my dad got me in the habit back then before cell phones where a think everyone had.
thanks
ok koo😂
We all make Mistakes ???!!! Hope PD gave this clown as many tickets as possible
🤡🤣🤣
And a lot of companies have a no Uturn policy for this exact reason so probably fired.
You make mistakes too buddy
You can bet he got at least one citation, probably with multiple offenses.
That was indeed no mistake. He knew better. That’s a bonehead truckers moment. Sorry Ron, but that never should have happened.
Life is good when you can work with your son! And he is getting more knowledgeable all the time! Kenny is amazing! He can just curl up into a little ball…
You're show is better than anything on TV. Love you guys ❤️
I think you may have set a record with this one: the most number of Midwest staff driving the rotator in one video.
Great work with a Great team working together to get the job right and quick!
I love the superior intelligence that Ron Pratt has always displayed. 👌🏻
Amazing teamwork.
That is pure incompetence as a driver you are responsible at knowing what the turn radious of the vehicle is. Thank you Ron for another great video and a textbook recovery. ❤🇨🇦