Just started doing tows and today my first car was awd trackhawk with no keys and locked door. Thanks to your video I was able to get the job done. Love your videos.
Started with this tow company, and I have no experience. They won't let me train with plastic skates. They said only wood 4×4 pieces. I'm having a hard time with 4 wheel drive cars or rear wheel. I hope I get the hang of it. They really monitoring my progress. I'm afraid if I don't get the hang of it soon. They might let me go. It's not easy being a tow operator it has it's challenges. Respect to all the professional operators out there, I respect your service and work. God bless👍🇺🇸
Man, I’ve been waiting on this! I was new on the job a few months ago and no ones had the time to show me this. Had to even be called back from a couple jobs because I wasn’t sure how to unload at the time. Finally got someone to say to me “Fuck it, just shake it off like you would any other RWD or FWD car!” well lo and behold, worked like a charm. But I’ve still been working them this way without ever seeing a real professional do it themselves. Thanks Donald. I appreciate your work.
You just said, “If the customer is not around, forget the skates and just hook up the chains and drag it on the truck”. I guess that means if the customer isn’t around you don’t give a damn about their vehicle, right?
"Doesn't hurt the car." Really? You should see the repair bills we send out to tow companies' insurance companies. This is a terrible example of what should be done and how professionals work.
Once the car is on the bed, I found it a lot easier to just hook up the snatch box to the end of the bed, put the cable out through the pulley looping it back up to the front of the car (at the furthest secure attach points I can find) and then just using the winch to pull the car off the bed. You can pull the car off the bed with the winch just like you’re pulling in on…works the same only in reverse.
2:27 Or in most cases these days the customer is also filming you with their phone. Some just sneak it better than others. I got customers always looking for a claim to get the scratches fixed that their daughter did just a week prior, except the driver (not paying attention) will fall victim so always treat each car with care and in your mind that the customer can always be up to something too
My friend I appreciate you watching my videos good luck to you on your new job just do me a favor be safe take your time and keep your head on a swivel
💯 percent wouldn’t want this guy working in my company “who cares my boss pays for this “ how bout if the costumers not around just drag the car fuck it it’s a awd won’t fuck anything up “yeah ok “ treat costumers cars like it where yours !!
To be honest i won’t even use them skates at all unless the car is on a paver driveway or something similar but I forgot this is AAA other than that good video for beginners be safe out there
I just started and ordered some skates......for some reason the company that hired me does not use them. Do skates work on dirt or grass? Another question is can you use skates on tires that will not turn straight in order to make the car slide straight with the direction of the winch? Thnks Donald.
One thing is these drag style tow truckers act like they don’t damage peoples transmissions but there’s lots of evidence that proves otherwise. Also what are dolly’s even for then? And why toe differently if the customer is watching? Hummm.
i have been towing for a few years now and if there is a car AWD or not i have yet to use them things..... i use soap and water works better IMO becuse if your car is on an angle the soap will let it slide side to side on the deck... but i get that you have to do things via a AAA standerd and need to do things there way
Hello Mr.Donald! I'm thinking to buy me a rollback tow truck. I'm very interested in this kind of work. But I don't know what brand of truck to buy and I don't know what kind of engine will be good. I hope you can help me. Thanks!
Unfortunately most tow companies will do exactly that. Hook it up and drag it on the truck and tear shit up and then not take responsibility for the damage they caused.
Well in the beginning at 2:26 he said “well if the customer is not there just hook up the chains and drag it on the car” so that tells me he has the same mindset as most tow truck drivers. They don’t care about your car, and they don’t care about a good reputation for the company. They know that if something happens to the car, the customer is going to call the tow company and then do complaints and bad reviews and suggesting other people not to use them and all caused by someone like him that would just drag it up if the customer isn’t looking. He doesn’t care about if you have to put $1,000-$2,000 for a new transmission, he’d rather not spend 2 mins more to do it the right way. Actually he can go it the right way in even less time, why doesn’t he carry a kit to open cars and put it in neutral that way it’s not being dragged, you don’t need keys to put a car in neutral. This is AAA for ya! Unbelievable!
Question, have you ever used these skates on a bridge that has the “grooves” that allow for vehicle traction? Wouldn’t the skates need a flatter surface in order to slide more easily. Would think the skates will “dig in” and not slide easily at all. The tires would pull right off/over the skates. Your thoughts on possible damage to a vehicle in this scenario?
@@donaldchastain6847 yes sir your smart man and I just saw the skates and WD- 40 video that was awesome and smart thinking sir I guess that comes with all the years of on the job towing huh and I take my hat off to you my friend
@@donaldchastain6847 And Thank you my friend for all the Education info you have put up and im learning from you and I watch them over and over again tell it sinks in thanks again my friend have a great day
My AWD wont start. A company with a flat bed showed up to try to jump it but won’t start. He said he can’t tow it without potential damage so they’re sending a different type of truck. I’m very confused now after watching this, and now I’m worried
Im surprised the front tires didn't slide back up the bed when you pushed the bed back. I would think the rear wouldn't push back on pavement, but front would roll back up being on a WD40 sprayed bed
First hand experience, half the time they do. He had a perfect set up. Sometimes they come right off, sometimes it takes a minute. Wish he had a hitch on an non level surface!
My daughter-in-law's 2020 all wheel drive vehicle was just reprocessed in the middle of the night. The driver dragged it across asphalt and up onto his flatbed. I'm assuming he had to drag it off because he didn't have the keys. Later that day she picked it up at their storage area. Soon after leaving she noticed it making loud noises. She immediately had her car towed to the dealership. They had to fix and repair the clutch. She lost 5 days pay. Driver is negligent. GM Financial told towing company they needed to file a claim with their Insurance company. Tom Dutkiewicz
If I were the boss, I'd no longer need your services or your apathetic attitude. Since you don't care anyway. You are the reason it's the honest God truth. 10 minutes more on scene to do it correctly. Eh, fxxk it.
I am so sorry that you feel that way I have been doing this since I was 15 years old I am now 48 years old I have never had one complaint against me and I have never had one accident report against me can you say that about yourself
I can tow a car real easy without wheels and tires I try not to because it tears up the bed real bad by putting big deep scratches in it got to save your equipment
Wd40 is a sloppy ass way to do things. Like the old school guys that carry used motor oil…. You can use the skates to get that off most of the way and jerk and slide it the rest without making a colossal mess of the bed, your clothes and the mbrs vehicle. Smarten up!
Just started doing tows and today my first car was awd trackhawk with no keys and locked door. Thanks to your video I was able to get the job done. Love your videos.
Started with this tow company, and I have no experience. They won't let me train with plastic skates. They said only wood 4×4 pieces. I'm having a hard time with 4 wheel drive cars or rear wheel. I hope I get the hang of it. They really monitoring my progress. I'm afraid if I don't get the hang of it soon. They might let me go. It's not easy being a tow operator it has it's challenges. Respect to all the professional operators out there, I respect your service and work. God bless👍🇺🇸
3:50 you sir, know how to ruin a transmission
That skate on the back driver side just appeared out of nowhere, amazing!
Actually in this video we learned alot about your personal morals more than anything else.
I just started a tow job first time doing this type of work and your videos are really helpful.
good luck just be safe out there
This video will actually save me a few minutes on my next all-wheel drive tow. Thank you for the video.
Man, I’ve been waiting on this! I was new on the job a few months ago and no ones had the time to show me this. Had to even be called back from a couple jobs because I wasn’t sure how to unload at the time.
Finally got someone to say to me “Fuck it, just shake it off like you would any other RWD or FWD car!” well lo and behold, worked like a charm. But I’ve still been working them this way without ever seeing a real professional do it themselves.
Thanks Donald. I appreciate your work.
thank you my friend
You just said, “If the customer is not around, forget the skates and just hook up the chains and drag it on the truck”. I guess that means if the customer isn’t around you don’t give a damn about their vehicle, right?
It does not hurt the car at all to just to drag them on the truck but trying to explain that to a customer is a lost cause
"Doesn't hurt the car." Really? You should see the repair bills we send out to tow companies' insurance companies. This is a terrible example of what should be done and how professionals work.
You are the greatest Donald, I learn from you all the time! Thank you
My friend thank you I appreciate you a whole lot
Hi Donald
I am much new in the towing business. Your videos are very educational. Keep them coming!
Regards
Matthew
Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲
I appreciate that my friend I have enough videos on there to keep you busy for a month
Your videos really help out thanks again man
I'm glad I could help you be safe out there my friend
Legitimately wanted to find out how tow companies load up AWD vehicles without possibly damaging the transmission only to hear the truth at 2:26
This video rocks! I'm an experienced road pirate and I approve this 👌
Lol buddy said don’t show the rear when that skate came out 😂😂
Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge. Drive and Work Safe! God Bless You!
Thank you my friend I appreciate you
Good job mate well done 👍🚛
Ur video is a blessing just decided to get into the industry
PLEASE BE CAREFULL
Once the car is on the bed, I found it a lot easier to just hook up the snatch box to the end of the bed, put the cable out through the pulley looping it back up to the front of the car (at the furthest secure attach points I can find) and then just using the winch to pull the car off the bed. You can pull the car off the bed with the winch just like you’re pulling in on…works the same only in reverse.
2:27 Or in most cases these days the customer is also filming you with their phone. Some just sneak it better than others. I got customers always looking for a claim to get the scratches fixed that their daughter did just a week prior, except the driver (not paying attention) will fall victim so always treat each car with care and in your mind that the customer can always be up to something too
That is honest truth unfortunately people are here looking for the quick dollar and don't matter who they hurt to get it
Always take a 360' pictures before loading
TowBook gives you the option
After years of experience on a farm, going in for my first day towing soon. Thank you for the videos!!!!
My friend I appreciate you watching my videos good luck to you on your new job just do me a favor be safe take your time and keep your head on a swivel
💯 percent wouldn’t want this guy working in my company “who cares my boss pays for this “ how bout if the costumers not around just drag the car fuck it it’s a awd won’t fuck anything up “yeah ok “ treat costumers cars like it where yours !!
Great upload!!👍
Yeah, he did ok.
You're the man sir .
Just ordered some for the truck, thanks for sharing.
You are more than welcome please be safe
Great information ready roll to the next vehicle 🚜
Good stuff class " AAA'S KEEPING IT REAL AND CLEAN GOOD JOB, PROPER QUALITY WORK AND GOOD SERVICE, TAKE CARE SIR,🤔😏😎🏁
Thank you I appreciate that I hope you and your family are saying safe
Hello Donald!
Useful video!
Good luck on the road, my friend!
Take care!
thank you my friend
где ещё, как не на зарубежных каналах можно получить хороший, годный туториал по эвакуации! ровных дорог, коллега! :)
Nice video very informative.
thank you my friend
Good job
Awesome guy!
thank you my friend
Thanks for making this. This really has helped me. Until now nobody has been able to train me on this.
I am glad I could help
Good job thank you
To be honest i won’t even use them skates at all unless the car is on a paver driveway or something similar but I forgot this is AAA other than that good video for beginners be safe out there
In all honestly the skates are almost a lifesaver
We made our own skates from plastic napa mudflats. And all trucks had a gallon bottle of 60/40 soap and water
I just started and ordered some skates......for some reason the company that hired me does not use them. Do skates work on dirt or grass? Another question is can you use skates on tires that will not turn straight in order to make the car slide straight with the direction of the winch? Thnks Donald.
What’s your average charge for a tow?
Good video Don. Not a fan of aluminum decks myself. I wonder how much aluminum got left on the asphalt. Can't be helped I know.
I'm not a big fan of aluminum beds either
One thing is these drag style tow truckers act like they don’t damage peoples transmissions but there’s lots of evidence that proves otherwise. Also what are dolly’s even for then? And why toe differently if the customer is watching? Hummm.
good learning how to do towing AWD vehicle.
you Vids are awesome Thanx. ( Camera Man - Needs to back up just a little bit ) Other then that is was very helpful
THANK YOU
i have been towing for a few years now and if there is a car AWD or not i have yet to use them things..... i use soap and water works better IMO becuse if your car is on an angle the soap will let it slide side to side on the deck... but i get that you have to do things via a AAA standerd and need to do things there way
Always have to do it their way
Hello Mr.Donald! I'm thinking to buy me a rollback tow truck. I'm very interested in this kind of work. But I don't know what brand of truck to buy and I don't know what kind of engine will be good. I hope you can help me. Thanks!
Don, a couple of years ago, did a police tow, Pontiac Bonneville in a ditch, no keys.
I have know idea
The trickier think to have done Donald is to have the vehicle on a uneven road
I use a hammer to put and remove the skates, I also use diesel with water and liquid detergent.
I used what ever I got on hand
Unfortunately most tow companies will do exactly that. Hook it up and drag it on the truck and tear shit up and then not take responsibility for the damage they caused.
Sad to say but that's honest God truth
Well in the beginning at 2:26 he said “well if the customer is not there just hook up the chains and drag it on the car” so that tells me he has the same mindset as most tow truck drivers. They don’t care about your car, and they don’t care about a good reputation for the company. They know that if something happens to the car, the customer is going to call the tow company and then do complaints and bad reviews and suggesting other people not to use them and all caused by someone like him that would just drag it up if the customer isn’t looking. He doesn’t care about if you have to put $1,000-$2,000 for a new transmission, he’d rather not spend 2 mins more to do it the right way. Actually he can go it the right way in even less time, why doesn’t he carry a kit to open cars and put it in neutral that way it’s not being dragged, you don’t need keys to put a car in neutral.
This is AAA for ya! Unbelievable!
almost a perfect vid ,but we get it , thanks donald and co
thank you my friend
Question, have you ever used these skates on a bridge that has the “grooves” that allow for vehicle traction? Wouldn’t the skates need a flatter surface in order to slide more easily. Would think the skates will “dig in” and not slide easily at all. The tires would pull right off/over the skates. Your thoughts on possible damage to a vehicle in this scenario?
I have used them many times on the bridge just like you where talking about and they slid right across just like they where meant to
@@donaldchastain6847 yes sir your smart man and I just saw the skates and WD- 40 video that was awesome and smart thinking sir I guess that comes with all the years of on the job towing huh and I take my hat off to you my friend
Thank you my friend you can use about anything you like that's all I had on my truck at the time Don dish soap does good anything cheap
@@donaldchastain6847 And Thank you my friend for all the Education info you have put up and im learning from you and I watch them over and over again tell it sinks in thanks again my friend have a great day
You are more than welcome my friend just do me a favor when you're out there working always keep looking over your shoulder and be safe
I'm new to towing have to done an AWD vehicle yet what is the purpose of the skates won't the car get loaded the same way as a 2wd?
The skate helping a lot the tires roll up on the skates and then it slides up onto the bed and off the bed
My AWD wont start. A company with a flat bed showed up to try to jump it but won’t start. He said he can’t tow it without potential damage so they’re sending a different type of truck. I’m very confused now after watching this, and now I’m worried
good tow truck
okay, thank you
Yassss!
DON if you had a little jack the skates would come out easier ....but i know it takes alittle more time.....
🤘
LR tire ?
Im surprised the front tires didn't slide back up the bed when you pushed the bed back. I would think the rear wouldn't push back on pavement, but front would roll back up being on a WD40 sprayed bed
It is crazy how things work when you don't expect it to
First hand experience, half the time they do. He had a perfect set up. Sometimes they come right off, sometimes it takes a minute. Wish he had a hitch on an non level surface!
So you shouldn't tow it with a lift and pull behind style tow truck?
U could, but sometimes you’ll be driving what the company gives u... lol
Skates & control arms skates are the best tool my boss bought
I have been looking into the control arm skates and they are expensive
@@donaldchastain6847 around here they cost from $95 to $125 each
Good video .... where can I buy those skates?
We buy Ours from Summit trucks but you can get them on eBay you can get them just about anywhere
@@donaldchastain6847 Thanks Sir...
I have skates on my truck ,, they are old and warn I'm going to have to order those too, Nice rig btw
Well dam
The driver’s side rear skate fell off around the 3:30 minute mark.
Back wheels are rolling. This is a FWD not AWD
I stick to my dolly rollers 😂
Been in the business 20 years the best thing to use is engine degreaser it slides like butter those plastic things are the worst thing you can use
🤘🤘🤘🤘!!Gnarly!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thank you
good happy
Thank you my friend I appreciate you watching the video
You Need people work
If a towing company had to move an illegally parked car that was All-Wheel drive. Would they try to unlock the vehicle?
Skates are for customers lol
My daughter-in-law's 2020 all wheel drive vehicle was just reprocessed in the middle of the night. The driver dragged it across asphalt and up onto his flatbed. I'm assuming he had to drag it off because he didn't have the keys. Later that day she picked it up at their storage area. Soon after leaving she noticed it making loud noises. She immediately had her car towed to the dealership. They had to fix and repair the clutch. She lost 5 days pay. Driver is negligent. GM Financial told towing company they needed to file a claim with their Insurance company.
Tom Dutkiewicz
That is messed up but the guys that do repos they don't care if they mess a car up or not they're not held responsible for it
@@donaldchastain6847
Well we're suing. It was gross negligence to drag an AWD across asphalt and up the deck of the flat beed.
Get over yourself. Why was her car repossessed?
Bro we all saw the skate fall off 🤦🏾♂️ yu edited to make it seem like it was still on the tire 🤣😂
Wanna know an easy way to get skates out? Don't use them if you have wd40/chain lube/soap water
Lol
Don't show that back corner what does he do record the back corner,
At least aaa pays more for the skates
They don't pay for skates anymore
Man don't talk so loud
The back ones kick out
Sometimes it happens
That back skate popped out at 4.00 then at 4.49 it was back in that was selective editing
some times they pop out
Can you do a starting up video of the tow truck
No, just turn the key what kind of question is that?
All that and customer WHIPS out the AAA card. Lol
happens all the time
@@donaldchastain6847 I know. All too well.
If I were the boss, I'd no longer need your services or your apathetic attitude. Since you don't care anyway. You are the reason it's the honest God truth. 10 minutes more on scene to do it correctly. Eh, fxxk it.
I am so sorry that you feel that way I have been doing this since I was 15 years old I am now 48 years old I have never had one complaint against me and I have never had one accident report against me can you say that about yourself
Get 'em Donald!
Thank you sometimes these comments just get underneath my skin
I wouldn't want you towing my car based on what you said and what you showed. Those wheels should NOT be moving on an AWD vehicle.
Can you tow the car without the skates ?
I can tow a car real easy without wheels and tires I try not to because it tears up the bed real bad by putting big deep scratches in it got to save your equipment
@@donaldchastain6847 what about a (awd) car . Can you tow that without skees?
@@donaldchastain6847 where do you get your work shirts
they are supplied threw my job
@@rudyromero582 yes. skates are just a tool to help you move the car easier up and down your bed when wheels don't roll
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@4:04 lol dont show the back end
Why were the back wheels rolling freely? The little comments he made to the camera guy seems deceptive
It’s front wheel drive lol skates are pointless for this car lol
Wd40 is a sloppy ass way to do things. Like the old school guys that carry used motor oil…. You can use the skates to get that off most of the way and jerk and slide it the rest without making a colossal mess of the bed, your clothes and the mbrs vehicle. Smarten up!
You’re a smart guy Don I just don’t agree with that method
Also drag the car off the skates. Tell the customer this is a technical movement. Work smarter. Not harder.
SO IF THE CUSTOMERS NOT AROUND YOU JUST DRAG IT ON THE TRUCK ANOTHE HALF ASSED TOWER JUST WHAT THIS INDUSTRY < DOES NOT NEED >
“Hey, if the customers are watching, dont damage the vehicle... otherwise, screw it. It ain’t my vehicle.” No wonder you’re making 13$ an hour
I guess you didn't pay attention to the video he just took out ever what you wanted to hear an Internet troll
Can use thee ol trustee jack, to jack up the vehicle to remove the wedge in skates! 🥸🧐🤔😄