Ron you truly are a beautiful soul. I really like how patient you are when training, not putting too much pressure on your workers. Such a wonderful job. 😊
When it come to a HAZ-MAT load, moreis better and safety is always JOB#1. GOOD job Ron and your a excellent teacher. I watched quite a few of your Videos and some more then once. Keep it up and stay safe out there.
As a former Head Safety Officer here in Sweden for a large motor vehicle manufacturer I saw one sequence in the vid that scared me and that was around the 27:30 min mark onwards a bit when Dalton was doing the tie-down on the left (drivers side) front and he was standing and also down on his haunches close to the side of the bed with his back to the road. If he had lost his balance the slightest he may have fallen backwards into the line of traffic. I would have preferred it if he was working from the middle facing outwards to the road. This especially when one is new and totally inexperienced, that is when most accidents happen on the workplace. The worse thing is to have to phone the spouse or nearest relative with bad news if there is an accident. Besides that, I think he did a great job and it is thanks to Rons calm, informative and encouraging instructions. You guys ROCK 😎
Yes that kind of work is very risky. I think Ron had said in a old video that the country has 1 tow truck driver a month get killed on the side of the road... Bit more dangerous then being a cop..... Scary though as that is for there safety... Ron had mentioned the stats, I think in a "slow down, move over." vid.......
40 years as a flat, step, and lowboy operator...on one's knees is the safest...4 points of contact. If someone rear ends the rig, better chance to curl and roll, rather the standing or bending over. In any scenario you will become airborne. Any time spent roadside is a bad gamble.
Thanks for high speed drive to site. Good compromise between those who want to see the whole project and those who just want to cut to the chase and see you set up, rig up, and lift.
I have always been impressed with Ron's emphasis on Safety, Organization, and Cleanliness. This video also demonstrates his skills as a teacher. He does a great job of explaining; What to do, while Demonstrating, stating Why he does the task this way to show relevance. Ron has great Patience with his student and constantly gives Encouragement while anticipating questions students may be reluctant to ask. Strong respect to you, Ron.
That's true. I found when I learn something new if you show me why you do it instead of just how to do it I have a tendency to learn faster and retain the knowledge.
Ron, I really truly enjoy all of your videos, I have watched a lot of different towing /recovery videos from other channels, and they don't seem as safe/by the book safety as every one of your videos, I also like how you explain every step of what you do, and treat us, just like part of your family, and we think of your family as part of our families as well!! Be careful/safe every single day God bless you, Ron/family!!! It's better to be extra safe, than deadly sorry!!!
Brilliant demonstration of hands on training, with the "this is why we do it this way". Can't beat learning the hard way. Also excellent customer management. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I hope Dalton takes the time to look through all your previous videos, Ron, they are very helpful for showing procedure and safety. It might help Dalton as well to have someone walk through tool identification and use as well. I hope the man does well. We need good recovery teams out there.
Dalton couldn’t have a better teacher, getting the safety message drilled into your head keeps you and your fellow work mates alive, great video Ron, see you next Friday, 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🪝.
Mr. Pratt you are a kind man and a great teacher. Great to watch you teach someone and learn how to be a person that can keep calm and just teach. Thanks for all you and your hard working crew does. Stay Safe
Ron, you are so patient and such a wonderful teacher. It makes such a difference when a teacher's goal is to have your student (apprentice) become as good and hopefully better than you. Looks like Dalton is a keeper. I can't imagine having my first day on the job being on video for the world to critique but he handled it.
Welcome Dalton. It is always fun to watch the difference between a master and apprentice. You have a great teacher Dalton, and with time you will master it as well.
Dalton is lucky, he has you, Mr Pratt, as an instructor and mentor. He is in good hands and, providing he pays attention, he'll make an outstanding member of your team. Mr. Pratt, I am impressed with the patience you demonstrated while teaching Dalton the ropes.
I love it when Ron teaches he has patience and he is always willing to help new employees and he does the best at what does as an operator and a teacher Keep up the good work Ron and may God bless you with everything you doing
Ron, I started watching your recoveries a month or two ago, and I wanted to tell you that I appreciate the way you run your business! You do “The right thing” meaning treating the customer the way you want to be treated! Your videos are always CLEAN, No Cussing by anyone! It is a pleasure watching you work! God Bless You!
Ron, Keep up the good work. Welcome Dalton!!! As others have stated, learn from Ron. He has a few decades of experience and knowledge, and he is a wealth of knowledge that he is willing to share with you to help you be safe and work smarter, and, as stated in the video, keeping your head on a swivel, staying safe.
Reminds me of when I first started work, many moons ago. To get a good trainee to be an essential part of your company, needs a good teacher. You are one of them Ron. Some companies don't have good teachers, and therefore, don't know how to invest, which a recruit is. You do. Keep it up. What is a good idea is to wrap tools that belong to the vehicle being brought in wrapped up in boxes/bags with your company logo and contact details on it. Word of mouth is just as essential as paying for advertising
Though this video seemed a little odd at first, Ron without the rotator, still a good thing considering we got to see the new guy, Dalton, being taught the correct way how to load, secure, and haul the broke down vehicle, luckily I had some great teachers back when I was young and I learned to do the job correctly, and a teacher who explains how, what, and why something is done is an awesome teacher, keep with it Dalton, Ron is one of the best, everyone be safe, God bless, go home in one piece, and watch out for motorcyclists, little kids, critters, and little old ladies going to Bingo
Thanks again Ron. I learn something every time I watch these videos of yours. I'm done with my adventuring days but knowledge never goes out of fashion. Especially safety on the highway knowledge.
Everyone is a newbie at first, but when you are working alongside "The one and only Ron" you learn a thing or two. Sure it is a bit nerve racking working with the boss on the first day, but you couldn't have a better teacher! Welcome to the team Dalton, I hope we get to see more of ya :D
Ron - if you can, show this to Dalton... ---> " " " "Welcome Dalton...!" " " " From one of Ron's TH-camrs in Pittsburgh Pa...! Glad to see you're on the team... You have an Excellent teacher btw... We Love This Guy...! Ron is Always explaining what's going on and is HYPER SAFTEY conscious considering how dangerous the traffic and the job can be... Stay safe out there and again... Welcome to the team...!
Ron, you have a tremendous amount of patients when it comes to teaching! I have had my patients tested many times while teaching newbies. Some days were better then others.
Welcome aboard, Dalton! Ron, you are a great teacher. Learning by doing…the best way. And I really like the dash cam ride! Them miles just fly by!! Stay safe and God bless!
Ron, you my good man are an AWESOME Instructor for doing the chaining and loading. You ALWAYS emphasize SAFETY in how you do your job. IF I was Dalton, I would feel HONORED to be taught by an AWESOME INSTRUCTOR like you.
Reminds me of my first day rigging a load. Hopefully one day he'll be able to go fast, but fast only works if it's done right. Good video Ron, looks like your help is doing great so far.
Another great video to catch in the am 👍 . Hang in there , Dalton , you have the best teacher out there , Ron . You may feel frustrated at times , don't give up and stick with it , you'll do great
I used to watch "The New Yankee Workshop" and can remember one of Norm's favourite sayings - "You can never have too many clamps". Substitute "Chains and binders" for "Clamps" and you've got today's video summed up exactly. All good wishes to Dalton as he starts his new job. Thanks for the video from Leicestershire in the UK.
Before we use any [equipment], let's take a moment to talk about [towing] safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your [equipment and from your instructor]. Knowing how to use your [equipment] properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this, there is no more important safety rule than to wear [this]: [high-vis clothing]!
And for those who want the original version... Before we use any power tools, let's take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this, there is no more important safety rule than to wear these: safety glasses!
I really like listening to you train Dalton. I have always had a belief that if you can explain something complicated in a simple way, then you understand the subject.
I'd like to see how you repair that equipment too :) Good job. Welcome Dalton to the club! Learn from this guy, he knows a bit and is still alive and in good health doing this job :)
Day one with Dalton!! Lots to learn. There are alot of mentors at Midwest to teach you the right/safe way to do the job. I always liked teaching the next generation at my job.
I enjoy how patient you are teaching him how to chain down. I had a few drivers that were leased on to different companies that were "trainers" to teach rookie drivers how to flatbed.
Ron thank you for having the patients to train someone as green as Dalton. We all started somewhere and had either a good or bad instructor . you sir are a good one ,God bless be safe always watching
Welcome to The NewBee. First day always a little confusing. You have a good instructor Dalton. Easy day that day. Good Luck and keep your head on a swivel . . . .
You’re a good teacher Ron; you explain, demonstrate, and give hands-on experience, and feedback. I learn by watching you. Keep those videos coming Ron. Love your music choices, too!
Excellent video and an excellent demonstration on the right way to teach critically important information. Patience, clear communication, and demonstrating the how's and why's of safe working on the road. Well done, sir. Very interesting to me on how to properly bind a live liquid hazmat load!
Anybody will have a very hard time finding a great teacher like Ron. Teaching in actual while explaining and showing how the job is done safely.. GREAT TEACHER. How i wish i'm one of his O.J. T's. I will become a very good apprentice having a very good mentor.😍😍😍👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hey Dalton. Congrats with your new job. Look and listen closely because you are learning from the best! Ron, thank you for another great video. Stay safe!, much love.
Nice that he had tow pins and no rabbit catcher. On TV, I was getting used to seeing most of the Canadian trucks that needed a tow having them and the catchers being mounted in the tow pin holes.
My pickup's brush bumper eliminated the OEM tow hooks, but you could lift the truck by the weak point of the bumper and it has a front receiver, so no lack of easy access tow points. I can't understand putting the moose-basher bumper on a semi without it being made to have adequate tow points.
@@fhuber7507 Nobody thinks they'll ever need a tow until they do. It's always "the other guys" that "screw up" like that. Same thing with the folks running "slammed" beaters, or 4-wheeling without winches - or even without pull hooks! - or taking out the spare tire "to save weight", or riding a bike with no gear, etc.. Most people think they're immune to misfortune.
Great job teaching Dalton! I'm sure that he was a bit nervous knowing that thousands of people would be watching him. You do a great job of explaining all the little details to your viewers, but here you're actually training a future professional. Dalton should know that your viewers are rooting for him.
This video reminds me that I’m not a good teacher, I’ve worked by myself for so long that nobody can quite do things to suit me. It’s a curse really. Props to Ron for patience, but Dalton, be proactive and watch ALL of Ron’s videos and learn his ways so he doesn’t have to tell you EVERYTHING!
Ron is an awesome pro and teacher with the patience of a surgeon👍. We all should be so lucky to work side by side during our learning years👍😇. God Bless🗽🇺🇸
HAhaha love it Ron, my favorite part is when the new guy put the pin into the correct side and you fussed with yours, then you had to play it off like you weren't trying to put it in the wrong way! Funny stuff man always good teaching moments when you have someone who is completely new to the subject, great video, thank you!!!
Best part of Ron teaching is his communication skills, he always let's folks know what he is doing. And why. LOL 1st day learning is always slow. Slow is smooth and right, smooth is fast. Now right is for sure after 2nd check. Green is green own it and learn.
Must be quite an engine in that buggy, Ron - you must have been doing 130 mph down the highway, even through the construction zone!!! ;) Good brakes, too, quick stops at the red lights! He-he-he. I'm with you - overkill reduces the chances of big booms, and that load would have made a BIG boom.
As always a great way to spend a Friday morning watching an expert do his job. The outstanding thing this time is the expert teaching. I hope I was this understanding during my 50 years of teaching.
Mr Pratt, you have the patience of a saint!!! I get so darned frustrated teaching a grown man the common sense stuff every man should know (or watch what is being done and mimic it). God bless you and keep up the good SAFE work!
I was recently talking to a school crossing guard, and I reminded him not to turn his back on traffic. Wearing proper PPE is important, but it's just as important to watch the traffic as well.
I did school crossing for a while. The person that taught me told me to assume that every driver out there was either drunk, demented or both, and NEVER, EVER, turn your back on traffic. Tell the kiddies to stay together as one group, then look left, look right, look left, then step off the curb.
Thanks for the follow up Ron, I often wonder what you found. Great video as usual, hope Dalton works out, he seems to be a quick learner. Can always use your old videos as a training manual.
Hey Ron, We teach our guys to remove cones from the scene to the first one.... that leaves the initial cones there to alert on coming traffic to move over.... taking the first ones out leaves you "exposed" to traffic. Just a thought. Glad to see you teaching the trade!
Hey Rotator Ron! Store the clips for the pins on those tow points in the pins in the hooks instead of the loose pile of 6 items to get lost! 2 complete units of all required pieces are bigger but are less like!y to be lost! Loose in the original box one clip was lost before it was ever used! Ride ride ride!
Great job as always! Anyone that’s trained by you is lucky! Great teacher! I learn from watching your videos so it’s like you’re training more than 1 person. Thanks for the free classes 😂🤜🤛
Well Dalton will be learning from the best, I remember watching you training both Talon and Mike so I know Dalton will learn quickly and well. I'm glad you clarified what the second set of chains to the frame were for, it originally sounded as if you thought the the liquid wouldn't shift at all when you put the suspension under load with them. I know you know that wasn't the case.
Always Good To See Other Peoples Kids Wanting To Be A Part Of The Business. For Instance Dalton. He Is A Very Quick Learner. The Nice Thing Is He Is Learning From Not Only Ron. He'll Learn Some Stuff From Is Dad When Needed.
You may have anything prepared in advance, set up camera and cleaned the windshield, but as you're going to take off, a bird happens to fly by and drop it's load...
Melted wheel seals, wow those brakes were HOT, the brake pedals do like to stick and 3 series petes and B-Cab KW, that Pin on the pivot point gets seized up, thought I seen the brake lights on when you were loading, figured they were taillights, nope they were brake lights...
Training in somebody new is a great reminder of all the dangers you face with passing traffic. In NY state any road maintenance truck working on the highway/Interstate has a tremendous crush bumper in the back, hanging out 4 or 5 feet long. My guess is that it could handle a car or pickup coming full speed at the stopped or slow moving highway maintenance truck.
I live in Maine and it's all uphill to get in and all uphill to get out it's just amazing to me how flat Missouri is. I enjoy the ride to and from the scene. Thank you for taking us to work with you!
Ron you truly are a beautiful soul. I really like how patient you are when training, not putting too much pressure on your workers. Such a wonderful job. 😊
When it come to a HAZ-MAT load, moreis better and safety is always JOB#1. GOOD job Ron and your a excellent teacher. I watched quite a few of your
Videos and some more then once. Keep it up and stay safe out there.
As a former Head Safety Officer here in Sweden for a large motor vehicle manufacturer I saw one sequence in the vid that scared me and that was around the 27:30 min mark onwards a bit when Dalton was doing the tie-down on the left (drivers side) front and he was standing and also down on his haunches close to the side of the bed with his back to the road. If he had lost his balance the slightest he may have fallen backwards into the line of traffic. I would have preferred it if he was working from the middle facing outwards to the road. This especially when one is new and totally inexperienced, that is when most accidents happen on the workplace. The worse thing is to have to phone the spouse or nearest relative with bad news if there is an accident. Besides that, I think he did a great job and it is thanks to Rons calm, informative and encouraging instructions. You guys ROCK 😎
I don't have any of the experience you have but I noticed that and thought yikes.
Yes that kind of work is very risky. I think Ron had said in a old video that the country has 1 tow truck driver a month get killed on the side of the road... Bit more dangerous then being a cop..... Scary though as that is for there safety... Ron had mentioned the stats, I think in a "slow down, move over." vid.......
40 years as a flat, step, and lowboy operator...on one's knees is the safest...4 points of contact. If someone rear ends the rig, better chance to curl and roll, rather the standing or bending over. In any scenario you will become airborne. Any time spent roadside is a bad gamble.
Working with boss at first is always nerve racking at first. He’s going to get better. Great patience.
Thanks for high speed drive to site. Good compromise between those who want to see the whole project and those who just want to cut to the chase and see you set up, rig up, and lift.
Ron you are the nicest tow truck driver how you treat everyone is like we need more guys like you sir God bless you and your family
Another fine example of how to interact with employees. Talk TO them not AT them. As always...Well done sir! Keep up the great work!
I have always been impressed with Ron's emphasis on Safety, Organization, and Cleanliness. This video also demonstrates his skills as a teacher. He does a great job of explaining; What to do, while Demonstrating, stating Why he does the task this way to show relevance. Ron has great Patience with his student and constantly gives Encouragement while anticipating questions students may be reluctant to ask. Strong respect to you, Ron.
U deserve the likes Ross, great comment!
Thank you very much. God bless.
Never about speed, definitely shows the secret is proficiency and efficiency
I agree.
That's true. I found when I learn something new if you show me why you do it instead of just how to do it I have a tendency to learn faster and retain the knowledge.
Always fun watching newbies struggle. But with a good leader/teacher they can become great at the job.
Always fun watching the newbies learn! :)
Prevent back injuries. Make the new guy do it!
Ron, I really truly enjoy all of your videos, I have watched a lot of different towing /recovery videos from other channels, and they don't seem as safe/by the book safety as every one of your videos, I also like how you explain every step of what you do, and treat us, just like part of your family, and we think of your family as part of our families as well!! Be careful/safe every single day God bless you, Ron/family!!! It's better to be extra safe, than deadly sorry!!!
Brilliant demonstration of hands on training, with the "this is why we do it this way". Can't beat learning the hard way. Also excellent customer management. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Concur in all your comments. Thanks Ron for the instrutions.
The amount of comments saying Ron is a great teacher and giving support to new guy Dalton is why I’m here. This community is so positive!
I hope Dalton takes the time to look through all your previous videos, Ron, they are very helpful for showing procedure and safety. It might help Dalton as well to have someone walk through tool identification and use as well. I hope the man does well. We need good recovery teams out there.
A perfect "first week on the job" for the new personal to have to sit and take notes from his video's, then Monday the safety test.......
@@jonathanbair523 that would be a good way to do it!
Good job
Dalton couldn’t have a better teacher, getting the safety message drilled into your head keeps you and your fellow work mates alive, great video Ron, see you next Friday, 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🪝.
Amen
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Mr. Pratt you are a kind man and a great teacher. Great to watch you teach someone and learn how to be a person that can keep calm and just teach. Thanks for all you and your hard working crew does. Stay Safe
Ron, you are so patient and such a wonderful teacher. It makes such a difference when a teacher's goal is to have your student (apprentice) become as good and hopefully better than you. Looks like Dalton is a keeper. I can't imagine having my first day on the job being on video for the world to critique but he handled it.
Welcome Dalton. It is always fun to watch the difference between a master and apprentice. You have a great teacher Dalton, and with time you will master it as well.
Dalton, IMO you have one of the best instructors that I've ever seen. Pay attention to what he says and does and you will learn fast enough. :-)
Dalton is lucky, he has you, Mr Pratt, as an instructor and mentor. He is in good hands and, providing he pays attention, he'll make an outstanding member of your team.
Mr. Pratt, I am impressed with the patience you demonstrated while teaching Dalton the ropes.
I love it when Ron teaches he has patience and he is always willing to help new employees and he does the best at what does as an operator and a teacher Keep up the good work Ron and may God bless you with everything you doing
25:24 In the field, everything is a hammer!
Ron, I started watching your recoveries a month or two ago, and I wanted to tell you that I appreciate the way you run your business! You do “The right thing” meaning treating the customer the way you want to be treated! Your videos are always CLEAN, No Cussing by anyone! It is a pleasure watching you work! God Bless You!
Ron,
Keep up the good work. Welcome Dalton!!! As others have stated, learn from Ron. He has a few decades of experience and knowledge, and he is a wealth of knowledge that he is willing to share with you to help you be safe and work smarter, and, as stated in the video, keeping your head on a swivel, staying safe.
Reminds me of when I first started work, many moons ago. To get a good trainee to be an essential part of your company, needs a good teacher. You are one of them Ron. Some companies don't have good teachers, and therefore, don't know how to invest, which a recruit is. You do. Keep it up. What is a good idea is to wrap tools that belong to the vehicle being brought in wrapped up in boxes/bags with your company logo and contact details on it. Word of mouth is just as essential as paying for advertising
Though this video seemed a little odd at first, Ron without the rotator, still a good thing considering we got to see the new guy, Dalton, being taught the correct way how to load, secure, and haul the broke down vehicle, luckily I had some great teachers back when I was young and I learned to do the job correctly, and a teacher who explains how, what, and why something is done is an awesome teacher, keep with it Dalton, Ron is one of the best, everyone be safe, God bless, go home in one piece, and watch out for motorcyclists, little kids, critters, and little old ladies going to Bingo
Thanks again Ron. I learn something every time I watch these videos of yours. I'm done with my adventuring days but knowledge never goes out of fashion. Especially safety on the highway knowledge.
Everyone is a newbie at first, but when you are working alongside "The one and only Ron" you learn a thing or two.
Sure it is a bit nerve racking working with the boss on the first day, but you couldn't have a better teacher!
Welcome to the team Dalton, I hope we get to see more of ya :D
Ron - if you can, show this to Dalton... ---> " " " "Welcome Dalton...!" " " " From one of Ron's TH-camrs in Pittsburgh Pa...! Glad to see you're on the team... You have an Excellent teacher btw... We Love This Guy...! Ron is Always explaining what's going on and is HYPER SAFTEY conscious considering how dangerous the traffic and the job can be... Stay safe out there and again... Welcome to the team...!
Ron, you have a tremendous amount of patients when it comes to teaching! I have had my patients tested many times while teaching newbies. Some days were better then others.
FYI: Patience, as in keeping your calm. Patients are the people who visit doctors.
Welcome aboard, Dalton! Ron, you are a great teacher. Learning by doing…the best way. And I really like the dash cam ride! Them miles just fly by!! Stay safe and God bless!
Ron, you my good man are an AWESOME Instructor for doing the chaining and loading. You ALWAYS emphasize SAFETY in how you do your job. IF I was Dalton, I would feel HONORED to be taught by an AWESOME INSTRUCTOR like you.
Hey Dalton. By the time Ron is finished teaching you, you'll one of the best. You couldn't have a better boss.
Reminds me of my first day rigging a load.
Hopefully one day he'll be able to go fast, but fast only works if it's done right.
Good video Ron, looks like your help is doing great so far.
Another great video to catch in the am 👍 . Hang in there , Dalton , you have the best teacher out there , Ron . You may feel frustrated at times , don't give up and stick with it , you'll do great
I used to watch "The New Yankee Workshop" and can remember one of Norm's favourite sayings - "You can never have too many clamps". Substitute "Chains and binders" for "Clamps" and you've got today's video summed up exactly. All good wishes to Dalton as he starts his new job. Thanks for the video from Leicestershire in the UK.
Norm Abrams, Bob Ross, Bob Vila, and Yan Can Cook were my weekend role models as a young man, and I am right with you.
Before we use any [equipment], let's take a moment to talk about [towing] safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your [equipment and from your instructor]. Knowing how to use your [equipment] properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this, there is no more important safety rule than to wear [this]: [high-vis clothing]!
And for those who want the original version...
Before we use any power tools, let's take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this, there is no more important safety rule than to wear these: safety glasses!
@@neonhomer Even better than mine! Love it!
Didn't see Dalton once be distracted by his phone. That's one of the largest problems with new hires recently. Good Luck Dalton!
No phone policy should be self explainatory in this field of work. Should....
What did you say? I was on my phone....
I really like listening to you train Dalton. I have always had a belief that if you can explain something complicated in a simple way, then you understand the subject.
Great to see how patient you are with explaining your way of doing things
I'd like to see how you repair that equipment too :) Good job. Welcome Dalton to the club! Learn from this guy, he knows a bit and is still alive and in good health doing this job :)
This one was great -- I get to learn from the master as he teaches an apprentice -- without having to be there!
Day one with Dalton!! Lots to learn. There are alot of mentors at Midwest to teach you the right/safe way to do the job. I always liked teaching the next generation at my job.
I enjoy how patient you are teaching him how to chain down. I had a few drivers that were leased on to different companies that were "trainers" to teach rookie drivers how to flatbed.
Thank you for your patience with this young man. Everyone has to learn. You are a great mentor. God bless you and be safe.
Ron thank you for having the patients to train someone as green as Dalton. We all started somewhere and had either a good or bad instructor . you sir are a good one ,God bless be safe always watching
Welcome to The NewBee. First day always a little confusing. You have a good instructor Dalton. Easy day that day. Good Luck and keep your head on a swivel . . . .
Ron is a great teacher. He has a lot of patience for a teacher.
What an incredibly reassuring environment for a first day on the job. A wonderful example of what a boss or a trainer should be. Well done, Ron.
You’re a good teacher Ron; you explain, demonstrate, and give hands-on experience, and feedback. I learn by watching you. Keep those videos coming Ron. Love your music choices, too!
Thanks!
You are such a great teacher. Love watching you and your guys work together. God bless you always praying safety with you all.
Excellent video and an excellent demonstration on the right way to teach critically important information. Patience, clear communication, and demonstrating the how's and why's of safe working on the road. Well done, sir. Very interesting to me on how to properly bind a live liquid hazmat load!
Anybody will have a very hard time finding a great teacher like Ron. Teaching in actual while explaining and showing how the job is done safely.. GREAT TEACHER. How i wish i'm one of his O.J. T's. I will become a very good apprentice having a very good mentor.😍😍😍👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Training Day. Welcome Dalton. You've got the best teacher ever. (Just my 2 cents).
Good Morning My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff This Morning
Thank You My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir
Thank You Everyone Else
I actually learned a lot in this video as well. Thanks Ron!
New guy: place cones
Everybody: NOT LIKE THAT!!!!!
New guy: moves cones
Everybody: NOT LIKE THAT EITHER!!!!
❤you got this Dalton.
Would love to see videos of the shop repairing some of the trucks and trailers you bring in on the videos!!
He's talked about it before, but can't due to legal reasons.
Every time lawyers get involved in anything it messes things up.
Hands on training is the best and he has a great instructor . Daltons going to learn a lot from you. Thanks Ron I always enjoy your videos.
Hey Dalton. Congrats with your new job. Look and listen closely because you are learning from the best! Ron, thank you for another great video. Stay safe!, much love.
Nice that he had tow pins and no rabbit catcher. On TV, I was getting used to seeing most of the Canadian trucks that needed a tow having them and the catchers being mounted in the tow pin holes.
My pickup's brush bumper eliminated the OEM tow hooks, but you could lift the truck by the weak point of the bumper and it has a front receiver, so no lack of easy access tow points.
I can't understand putting the moose-basher bumper on a semi without it being made to have adequate tow points.
@@fhuber7507 Nobody thinks they'll ever need a tow until they do. It's always "the other guys" that "screw up" like that.
Same thing with the folks running "slammed" beaters, or 4-wheeling without winches - or even without pull hooks! - or taking out the spare tire "to save weight", or riding a bike with no gear, etc.. Most people think they're immune to misfortune.
Great job teaching Dalton! I'm sure that he was a bit nervous knowing that thousands of people would be watching him. You do a great job of explaining all the little details to your viewers, but here you're actually training a future professional. Dalton should know that your viewers are rooting for him.
I REALLY respect the patience demonstrated in this video. Explaining why - not just how makes a HUGE difference, too.
Stay safe, God bless.
I look forward to seeing Dalton grow into his new career. He has a great teacher!
This video reminds me that I’m not a good teacher, I’ve worked by myself for so long that nobody can quite do things to suit me. It’s a curse really. Props to Ron for patience, but Dalton, be proactive and watch ALL of Ron’s videos and learn his ways so he doesn’t have to tell you EVERYTHING!
Ron is an awesome pro and teacher with the patience of a surgeon👍. We all should be so lucky to work side by side during our learning years👍😇. God Bless🗽🇺🇸
Good morning Ronbe safe out there and your employees also. Have a bless day and tell your grandson hello
You sir are a true mentor teaching safety right from the beginning. Dalton looks like he has a great future
They say a job worth doing is a job worth doing well. I don't see much of that in the real world, except here, with you. Big respect!
Good luck Dalton on your OJT. Great video as always, Ron. Keep up the good work.
Welcome. Dalton!! You are entering a family that is going to teach you the "right way" !! Mr. Pratt is a "Great Teacher!"
HAhaha love it Ron, my favorite part is when the new guy put the pin into the correct side and you fussed with yours, then you had to play it off like you weren't trying to put it in the wrong way! Funny stuff man always good teaching moments when you have someone who is completely new to the subject, great video, thank you!!!
Best part of Ron teaching is his communication skills, he always let's folks know what he is doing.
And why.
LOL 1st day learning is always slow.
Slow is smooth and right, smooth is fast. Now right is for sure after 2nd check.
Green is green own it and learn.
Must be quite an engine in that buggy, Ron - you must have been doing 130 mph down the highway, even through the construction zone!!! ;) Good brakes, too, quick stops at the red lights! He-he-he. I'm with you - overkill reduces the chances of big booms, and that load would have made a BIG boom.
And even faster when I put it on 2x speed. LOLOLOL
You're wrong he was going about 131 mph
Looked like all the traffic was going faster than Ron.
As always a great way to spend a Friday morning watching an expert do his job. The outstanding thing this time is the expert teaching. I hope I was this understanding during my 50 years of teaching.
Mr Pratt, you have the patience of a saint!!! I get so darned frustrated teaching a grown man the common sense stuff every man should know (or watch what is being done and mimic it). God bless you and keep up the good SAFE work!
I was recently talking to a school crossing guard, and I reminded him not to turn his back on traffic. Wearing proper PPE is important, but it's just as important to watch the traffic as well.
I did school crossing for a while. The person that taught me told me to assume that every driver out there was either drunk, demented or both, and NEVER, EVER, turn your back on traffic. Tell the kiddies to stay together as one group, then look left, look right, look left, then step off the curb.
That’s awesome your taking the time to teach him, keep up the good work guys
Oh Boy!! Dalton is the newbie you hired? Welcome to the group Dalton. Looking forward to seeing more of you. You have a great boss.
Congratulations to your new guy I wish you a lot of luck god should bless you
Thanks for the follow up Ron, I often wonder what you found. Great video as usual, hope Dalton works out, he seems to be a quick learner. Can always use your old videos as a training manual.
Hey Ron, We teach our guys to remove cones from the scene to the first one.... that leaves the initial cones there to alert on coming traffic to move over.... taking the first ones out leaves you "exposed" to traffic. Just a thought. Glad to see you teaching the trade!
Hey Rotator Ron! Store the clips for the pins on those tow points in the pins in the hooks instead of the loose pile of 6 items to get lost! 2 complete units of all required pieces are bigger but are less like!y to be lost! Loose in the original box one clip was lost before it was ever used! Ride ride ride!
Great job as always! Anyone that’s trained by you is lucky! Great teacher! I learn from watching your videos so it’s like you’re training more than 1 person. Thanks for the free classes 😂🤜🤛
You are an excellent teacher. Patience and understanding will result in a competent hard working employee in the future. Great job sir.
Hi Dalton...looking forward to see your learning process. So far so good coming from one who has been watching a while now...lol
I look forward to seeing more of Dalton! Ron is an awesome teacher, love him.
Well Dalton will be learning from the best, I remember watching you training both Talon and Mike so I know Dalton will learn quickly and well.
I'm glad you clarified what the second set of chains to the frame were for, it originally sounded as if you thought the the liquid wouldn't shift at all when you put the suspension under load with them. I know you know that wasn't the case.
Hello Dalton welcome to Ron Pratt team. You did a good job. God bless you Ron and Dalton and your family. From Speedwell, Tennessee.
Thanks for your patience when teaching young man....stay safe.. Blessings...🙏👠👠
Welcome to the Midwest Truck family, Dalton. You have one of the best teachers showing you the ropes.
Always Good To See Other Peoples Kids Wanting To Be A Part Of The Business. For Instance Dalton. He Is A Very Quick Learner. The Nice Thing Is He Is Learning From Not Only Ron. He'll Learn Some Stuff From Is Dad When Needed.
Cant wait to see more progress with Dalton. it helps me know what's going on when you explain it to a new person.
Good to see some on the job training. Impressed at letting the new guy learn instead of getting in a hurry.
The entire drive, I was distracted by the mud spattered on the windshield. 🤣🤣
I hate being ADHD.
You may have anything prepared in advance, set up camera and cleaned the windshield, but as you're going to take off, a bird happens to fly by and drop it's load...
Melted wheel seals, wow those brakes were HOT, the brake pedals do like to stick and 3 series petes and B-Cab KW, that Pin on the pivot point gets seized up, thought I seen the brake lights on when you were loading, figured they were taillights, nope they were brake lights...
I only noticed the brake lights when they were unloading at 44:50. Should have been a big clue...
He's a fast learner, Dalton there Ron. Gonna be a good addition to the team. Thanks for sharing :)
Another tow and lessons from Ron! Good job on this one!
Training in somebody new is a great reminder of all the dangers you face with passing traffic.
In NY state any road maintenance truck working on the highway/Interstate has a tremendous crush bumper in the back, hanging out 4 or 5 feet long. My guess is that it could handle a car or pickup coming full speed at the stopped or slow moving highway maintenance truck.
I live in Maine and it's all uphill to get in and all uphill to get out it's just amazing to me how flat Missouri is.
I enjoy the ride to and from the scene. Thank you for taking us to work with you!
Not all of MO is like that. Remember Ron is on the Mississippi river flood plain. Lots of flat land around.
Very nice and friendly driver of the truck to, not stressed out or anything, great work as always and be safe out there Dalton.