I really enjoy the long towing or doing winch outs or recovering myself better than going all over town swapping out trucks over and over all day and night. Really enjoying watching your videos
Awesome work bud, first tow with the new company, an winter is just starting to ramp up, im from western Maryland, cool to see the experience put to work, thanks for sharing 🇺🇲✊💪🤙🇺🇲
I drive a 26' International MV, and I had a good chuckle when you were looking for the hazards. I imediately saw the little plastic thing covering it and knew it would be tough find for ya.
When you getting in the rotator i think with what I've seen so far your experience tells me you've ran rotator these other trucks are boring the crap out of you a Guy that has the experience and knowledge needs to be where the big bucks is hope you had some good holidays and good luck with your New company just remember they can take the job but can't take experience 😂😂
I have about 8 years of running one. That's the biggest reason this company brought me up on.. still got to do the simple stuff day in and day out. There's not enough rotator work to be in it all day everyday unfortunately. Thanks for watching
One of the first tows I did was with a 1 ton wrecker I had to get a small box truck off I-80 in PA in morning commute traffic. I learned real quick to grow eyes in the back of my head! I still get a little tense when I hear those rumble strips
iWork in Boston in a flatbed and I agree working in the turnpike is the scariest/worst out of any of the interstates or highways so I feel you there Kris!
Normal tow/ swap! I work for that Soup Company along the scenic Maumee River, I work in the powerhouse and I can tell stories of "how the hell"!? Did they do that!? eye's on a swivel out there! Be as safe as you possibly can!
Always check the right dollie I dropped a trailer one night cranked it down tight a bolt on the pipe that crosses over had fell out I got lucky it set down on rear duals before it fell down
We just had a tow truck operator killed on I 94 in Wisconsin by a hit and run driver. A neighbor called the cops to report the that this guy’s vehicle matched the one they were looking for. He hit the guy doing 80mph and kept going. What a jerk!
I live here in the Findlay area too and work in the roads for a living. Barely anyone is laying much attention to upcoming work zones or vehicles parked on the side of the road.
Did you chain up only 1 side of the front axle? Not trying to be a negative Nancy but only chaining up one side leaves the other one with little to no support. IT could bounce up and down. I think you said you like using a winch line for a safety chain? I did hear you say someone took the safety chains off that truck and you would have to put them back on but do you use a safety chain on both sides? Using a winch line might stop it from completely breaking away from the Wrecker but it would still be able to go in every other line like a sling shot. Maybe I misunderstood you, I am viewing via my phone with a busted screen and no volume control. 😁😭😁
If you tie up the side side that the torsion bar is tied into the frame the one chain supports both sides . If you watch you can see there's no tension in the opposite side airbag. Not saying this is the " correct" way of doing it this channel shows how I do it. I learned this at wreckmaster in 2018.. it's a simple and effective technique.. not saying it the gold standard just saying it's what I was taught and what I have used and it works pretty well . The opposite side drive tires will be a inch or two lower than the tied in side
Hey Kris, enjoy the heavy towing videos and appreciate the risk you guys put yourselves in to help others. Im curious though, I understand the flashing safety lights, but the bright white work lights sure seem to be a safety hazard. Understandably you need some when you work in the dark, but why turn them all on facing directly into oncoming traffic vision? I’ve seen some guys set them up on different switches to control zones. Drunks are a major concern, but just general motoring public can’t see anything as they’re passing you working on the shoulder! Is this company policy or are they just all wired together on one switch? Just something to consider.
@@jaredspear8140 best case scenario the public would slow down and move over as the law requires.. need all the work lights so I can see what I'm doing as being in the shoulder the lights are shining directly backwards into the shoulder lane.. the lanes that are to the left of the lane I'm in are not being blinded by the lights but hopefully in theory they can see them from a great distance and prepare to move over and slow down but in reality 80 percent of the motoring public do neither.. the only lights that make people slow down and move over most of the time is red and blue
@ yes sir. I completely understand the slow down move over law, sure wish it was enforced a little better, for everyone. Unfortunately not the case and people are hit/killed constantly. Also understand your need for light to work. I’m just saying from experience and watching your video, even though they’re aimed directly behind your truck, some of the overhead work lights tend to bleed light into the lane closest to you, which of course is the lane motorists shouldn’t be in anyway but are. Them not moving and having those extremely bright lights up high could be a recipe for disaster, especially when you or client are walking/working on traffic side of truck. If those were maybe moved down lower, set up on work zone switches, but still giving you the light needed to work safely. Could minimize the chance of a drunk following the light or a four wheeler veering toward the light due to brief inability to see. Most people don’t realize these bright lights cause them to be attracted like a bug. Just a suggestion to help keep you safer on the side of the road. And maybe those halo/angel lights on hard hat? Bright red/blue strobes in a small 2”-3” attachable light, only if legal though. I know some states are very strict about anything other than what’s allowed under state law. No reason you guys shouldn’t be allowed to run red/blue while stationary at least! Stay safe out there and Happy New Year
If towing backwards you dont need to pull the driveshaft since the drive tires are off the ground..if towing from the front I was always taught you could go 10 miles in a manual with the driveshaft in if necessary but should always pull it if possible. , if an automatic it needs pulled no matter what. it varies alot as far as callouts. Sometimes you can go a few days without anything and sometimes it's every night
Please do it right. Primary and secondary securement. New operators are watching you! If you’re going to use this platform to showcase and teach what we do, show the right way.
I really enjoy the long towing or doing winch outs or recovering myself better than going all over town swapping out trucks over and over all day and night. Really enjoying watching your videos
Thanks and thanks for watching
Another quality video. You are so skilled at this. It’s a real pleasure watching you do this dangerous job.
@@bobfotoples6950 thank you and thanks for watching!!!
Awesome work bud, first tow with the new company, an winter is just starting to ramp up, im from western Maryland, cool to see the experience put to work, thanks for sharing 🇺🇲✊💪🤙🇺🇲
Thanks for watching and thanks for the support!
First tow video with the new job. Congrats ❤❤❤
I drive a 26' International MV, and I had a good chuckle when you were looking for the hazards. I imediately saw the little plastic thing covering it and knew it would be tough find for ya.
Ha yea I knew it was somewhere obvious.. thanks for watching
When you getting in the rotator i think with what I've seen so far your experience tells me you've ran rotator these other trucks are boring the crap out of you a Guy that has the experience and knowledge needs to be where the big bucks is hope you had some good holidays and good luck with your New company just remember they can take the job but can't take experience 😂😂
I have about 8 years of running one. That's the biggest reason this company brought me up on.. still got to do the simple stuff day in and day out. There's not enough rotator work to be in it all day everyday unfortunately. Thanks for watching
Nothing beats to switch out on the toll road in the snow and the cold that’s classic towing right there.
Agreed!
Yes you are right Chris-check everything--don't take anything for granted.
Thanks for watching!
One of the first tows I did was with a 1 ton wrecker I had to get a small box truck off I-80 in PA in morning commute traffic. I learned real quick to grow eyes in the back of my head! I still get a little tense when I hear those rumble strips
@@soggybottom23 for sure!!! Thanks for watching
Loving the videos man! New subscriber and also tow operator! Be safe!
@@SuburbanRoadside thanks!! And thanks for watching
@ of course man! I’m always here to support other tow operators!
iWork in Boston in a flatbed and I agree working in the turnpike is the scariest/worst out of any of the interstates or highways so I feel you there Kris!
@@PaulyP420 agreed! Thanks for watching
@ love videos. Keep em coming I’ve learned few tricks from you!
Great video. Hope the new company is working out.
You did good job and keep up good work 👍
@@michaelmarion7161 thank you and thanks for watching
Is that rotator over a million bucks with all the options you have on it? That’s one heck of a big rig!
The new ones are definitely close to that, yes
As a driver, thank you. I see you're sure the driver is all set and ready to roll.
@@teaches2010 always... Thanks for watching
If the truck was running why did you have to do the swap
@johnneal1102 it was derated . Wouldn't go over 5mph
@krisstafford74 copy that
Normal tow/ swap! I work for that Soup Company along the scenic Maumee River, I work in the powerhouse and I can tell stories of "how the hell"!? Did they do that!? eye's on a swivel out there! Be as safe as you possibly can!
@@jameshuffman835 definitely! Thanks for watching
Always check the right dollie I dropped a trailer one night cranked it down tight a bolt on the pipe that crosses over had fell out I got lucky it set down on rear duals before it fell down
Yikes! Yeah that'll happen
Good job Kris
We just had a tow truck operator killed on I 94 in Wisconsin by a hit and run driver. A neighbor called the cops to report the that this guy’s vehicle matched the one they were looking for. He hit the guy doing 80mph and kept going. What a jerk!
That's crazy!
I live here in the Findlay area too and work in the roads for a living. Barely anyone is laying much attention to upcoming work zones or vehicles parked on the side of the road.
Prayers and condolences for the family and friends.
Good. Job Chris
Did you chain up only 1 side of the front axle? Not trying to be a negative Nancy but only chaining up one side leaves the other one with little to no support. IT could bounce up and down. I think you said you like using a winch line for a safety chain? I did hear you say someone took the safety chains off that truck and you would have to put them back on but do you use a safety chain on both sides? Using a winch line might stop it from completely breaking away from the Wrecker but it would still be able to go in every other line like a sling shot. Maybe I misunderstood you, I am viewing via my phone with a busted screen and no volume control. 😁😭😁
@@dandunning4409 correct
Doing it right takes a little bit longer. Taking shortcuts will catch up with you.
@michaelgarrison688 doing it how I was taught at wrecknaster 8 yrs ago
If you tie up the side side that the torsion bar is tied into the frame the one chain supports both sides . If you watch you can see there's no tension in the opposite side airbag. Not saying this is the " correct" way of doing it this channel shows how I do it. I learned this at wreckmaster in 2018.. it's a simple and effective technique.. not saying it the gold standard just saying it's what I was taught and what I have used and it works pretty well . The opposite side drive tires will be a inch or two lower than the tied in side
Awesome video stay safe
Thanks!
Hey Kris, enjoy the heavy towing videos and appreciate the risk you guys put yourselves in to help others. Im curious though, I understand the flashing safety lights, but the bright white work lights sure seem to be a safety hazard. Understandably you need some when you work in the dark, but why turn them all on facing directly into oncoming traffic vision? I’ve seen some guys set them up on different switches to control zones. Drunks are a major concern, but just general motoring public can’t see anything as they’re passing you working on the shoulder! Is this company policy or are they just all wired together on one switch? Just something to consider.
@@jaredspear8140 best case scenario the public would slow down and move over as the law requires.. need all the work lights so I can see what I'm doing as being in the shoulder the lights are shining directly backwards into the shoulder lane.. the lanes that are to the left of the lane I'm in are not being blinded by the lights but hopefully in theory they can see them from a great distance and prepare to move over and slow down but in reality 80 percent of the motoring public do neither.. the only lights that make people slow down and move over most of the time is red and blue
@ yes sir. I completely understand the slow down move over law, sure wish it was enforced a little better, for everyone. Unfortunately not the case and people are hit/killed constantly. Also understand your need for light to work. I’m just saying from experience and watching your video, even though they’re aimed directly behind your truck, some of the overhead work lights tend to bleed light into the lane closest to you, which of course is the lane motorists shouldn’t be in anyway but are. Them not moving and having those extremely bright lights up high could be a recipe for disaster, especially when you or client are walking/working on traffic side of truck. If those were maybe moved down lower, set up on work zone switches, but still giving you the light needed to work safely. Could minimize the chance of a drunk following the light or a four wheeler veering toward the light due to brief inability to see. Most people don’t realize these bright lights cause them to be attracted like a bug. Just a suggestion to help keep you safer on the side of the road. And maybe those halo/angel lights on hard hat? Bright red/blue strobes in a small 2”-3” attachable light, only if legal though. I know some states are very strict about anything other than what’s allowed under state law. No reason you guys shouldn’t be allowed to run red/blue while stationary at least! Stay safe out there and Happy New Year
@jaredspear8140 I agree with your points, I have a guardian angel light that's yellow that I'll wear occasionally. We can't use blue and red in ohio
So you only have disconnect the axle on a manual? Also on an average week how many times do you get called out? How many overnights?
Also I love this channel. I moved to Columbus from Bluffton so I enjoy seeing my hometown area on the TH-cam.
If towing backwards you dont need to pull the driveshaft since the drive tires are off the ground..if towing from the front I was always taught you could go 10 miles in a manual with the driveshaft in if necessary but should always pull it if possible. , if an automatic it needs pulled no matter what. it varies alot as far as callouts. Sometimes you can go a few days without anything and sometimes it's every night
@@krisstafford74 I got ya. Thank you so much.
Could you do a light demo
@KieronHarrison-bl9gx yes I will this coming week.. thanks for watching
@ np
Do they charge you guys tolls when going to an accident or rescuing a vehicle on the turnpike?
Yes
Can you request law enforcement in situations like that to ensure traffic moves over ?
@@cliffhaskett7703 you can buy I usually just get it done quick instead of waiting . Wasn't much traffic , it's usually much worse than this
Please do it right. Primary and secondary securement. New operators are watching you! If you’re going to use this platform to showcase and teach what we do, show the right way.
I am a firefighter/EMT, and I hate going on the turnpike, I have had a couple of close calls on there.
It's rough for sure . Thanks for watching