Yep, thought I'd try it once. Some people complain about it. Personally, I think it has become part of the channel...the theme song, if you will. Don't worry, it will be back. This video was intended as my Christmas gift to my fans....a 3 for 1 video. I guess I could have used it as an April fool's joke without the Intro music....LOL. Again, don't worry, our theme song WILL be back. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt Well I'm glad you experiment and try stuff. I'm with you though, i think of the intro as your theme, and I missed it. And not worried at all, I think of this channel as educational, but also as an expression of your values, beliefs, style, and personality.
We work and train very closely with our local Emergency Service agencies and have built a very good working relationship. We each know the other's responsibilities and capabilities. This make for a much safer and more efficient work environment. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Hey Ron, I was very impressed with attitude of everyone involved.👍 Hard work in extremely NASTY conditions, but every one stayed kool and "gotter done"! Kudos to all involved!!!👽
Some say it's only water,. Tru water coming down in buckets that feel like bullets. If you drop your phone it will be in water. Thank you and all first responders for doing what you do. Central California watching
You take more care than any tow driver I've ever seen. Getting the gravel off your bed so it doesn't hit a car behind you while you're on the road? Very considerate sir, thank you!
You know Ron, you are so courteous to your employees, it would be a pleasure to work for you sir. If my health was better I’d come see you. I know I have the understanding of the physics of the job, I don’t have the physical ability anymore. Would have been my dream job though. I love your videos.
Having been in the car business, for 9 years(sales and service), I've had my share of using tow trucks. And having watched,"Highway to Hell", I have the highest respect for the towing business and the people who risk their lives each day, to get the job done. The same can be said for law enforcement, firefighters, and others. I thank all of you, for what you do. I also really liked this video. Thank you!
Hey there, Ron, you seem to be doing the headwork of 2-3 people as well as keeping your cool, I admire your temperament as I don't have your tolerance level. You're doing good. Keep on succeeding with your important vehicle recovery industry/
Ron, you has the coolest wrecker truck I ever seen, you need about 5 of the best in the world of the king wrecker trucks.. Your attitude is great, I love all your videos, Keep up the good work......
I am a 78 year old lady. I just found you on here. Your job of towing and helping people is commendable and scary, I will pray for you! Going to next video now. God bless you, and hope your phone dried out ok! Gma Lois In MN.
You, your team and the emergency services personnel were working hard and working smart in very difficult and potentially hazardous conditions. You got the jobs done quickly, safely and while keeping a refreshing sense of humour. Respect to you, and may you all have a peaceful and happy holiday season!
It's always nice to watch competence at work. On the other hand, watching incompetence can be amusing. A couple days ago I was watching a tow operator disentangling a pickup truck from the uhaul car carrier it was supposed to be riding on. The operator had no cribbing of his own along, do he took done cinder block blocks from a nearby landscaping wall. By the time the pickup truck and the trailer were separated, the jack on the trailer was broken, and the operator had broken a hydraulic line on the tow vehicle. I think there was also some more damage done to the pickup truck as well.
I see i was driving wrong kind of BIG TRUCK for 32 yrs before I'd retired 12/16 ! Cuz that Ron Pratt ain't nothing but The TRUTH , Man he makes seem very Affordly Rain or Shine . Really enjoyed watching Ron's videos
Another 3 jobs well done! I admire the smooth coordination between you, your crew and first responders! My hat off to you and the last police officer! From one vet to another, thank you and him for for his service in the army and the police force! Your crew works as a well oil machine! Too bad about your phone! I hope it was not damaged! God Bless!
I am retired Fire Rescue ( Captain ) I been there and back snow and ice like rolling dice , you name it I witnessed a very professional job here very nicely executed from start to finish All The best from The Great white North and be safe and God Bless !
Hello Ron. I wanted to wish your and your family a blessed and merry Christmas. I don't know what folks are thinking that they need to critique your hard work and amazing teachings from their comfy chairs at home, but rest assured you are loved and appreciated by a great many of us. Keep up the good work sir!
Yes mr. You are one of the best I I've ever seen you have what is needed for any condition you seem to be a fully responsible guy. That's the way to go. Clearly says you love your what you do so does it best and with pride
You have go to to be the most professional Tow truck driver I have ever seen , only 1 suggestion , add some more Red and Blue lights to those pretty trucks! You can never have enough warning lights , I’ve done fire and rescue for 7 years and I’ve had a lot of interactions with tow company’s you have got to be one of the best sir!!
I’m new & excited to find your channel and videos. I appreciate your hard work. When watching this video and heard you ask for prayers for all effected on the call, but also never said one curse word, it meant a lot. I am a proud American.🇺🇸 Thank you and be safe. God Bless.🙏🏼💙
I love watching your videos because everyone just gets on communally like men to solve a common goal. Mind you, I'm not saying women can't do this job, but it feels so good to watch people get a long and just follow common sense. At 15 I hardly see this sort of thing in my day to day life, there's always some issue someone has with everything.
Ron, I felt for you because you ought to seen some of the fire calls and accident scenes I responded in weather like that. Man, I was soaked from head to toe and beyond. I was so wet on these type of rainy scenes that I was winkling like a wash rag. What's so hard doing this type of stuff you had to stay out in it until either the scene is cleared or another department or crew came and give you relief. That was what you call one after another like when it rains, it pours. Never know what to get into with weather like that and being prepared sometimes isn't enough but it what needs to be done to in my case clear a scene or you know get things back to normal. Oh, tell your son I send a hello and that I know that he will someday be a super great leader. You Ron are a great leader, trainer, and a super Dad and you even better have a super son to be proud of. That's like me years ago when I was like that. I wanted to follow my Dad's footsteps as a firefighter and I did. I still am because it's in my blood but retired now, I don't have to get out on these calls but I sure miss them. Crazy ? You bet I am because it was one thing I loved more than life. Funny though, when I see a Fire Unit responding to a call, I catch myself responding also. Not any more. Enjoyed that life. We all are brothers even in towing and recovery. We all are in it to make someone's worst day their best day. I envy you and your crew and your son for doing what you all do. Can't express that enough. Keep it safe and always have God by your side. God Bless Michael ( Retired NC Level-1 Firefighter - Retired 2014 ) NW North Carolina
Thank God that no one was hurt in any of the accidents. I hope that you didn't damage your phone when you drop it in the water. God bless all you and stay safe Mr Pratt..
@@Chris-hd3yc He was literally quoting Ron, most fire response units have hydrocarbon pads for fuel spills, they are designed to only absorb certain environmentally harmful materials, I don't know why some people have to try and pick a fight with everyone
Man, god bless the tow truck drivers and their families for coming out when we get ourselves in a bind regardless of weather they are there when we need them!
@@RonPratt I FIGURED YOU DID I WAS WONDERING ABOUT CLASSES FOR OUTSIDE PEOPLE LIKE WRECKMASTER DOES I USED TO BE IN THIS LINE OF WORK AFTER WATCHING SOME OF YOUR VIDEOS IM SEEING THINGS I WISHED I HAD THOUGHT OF VERY ORGANIZED
@@matthobbs3113 Donnie Cruse, founder of WreckMaster, tried to get me to work for him as a trainer many, many years ago. I went to multiple classes and trained under Donnie, who is no longer with us, and Wes Wilburn, who is now out on his own. They were prepping me to be a trainer. Donnie said that I could do it and still be a part of our family business, but I chose to stay solely with the family business. I just didn't think it was the right time for me. There was a lot of travel and other things involved and, at the time, I was just starting my own family. I may decide to become a professional trainer at some point in the future, but I am happy where I'm at right now. God will decide what the right path is for me. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Blessings to you and your work family and home family. Please stay safe. Working in the rain is a mess. Thanks for sharing your great work with us. 🙏👠👠
Big Charlie's Model Garage Me too! I'm an owner operator of over 20 years. I've heard many "drivers" brag about blowing a cops hat off as they went by. There are WAY to many idiots out there!
Mr. Pratt, I wanted to say thank you for the job you do as well as your fellow drivers and crews. My son drives for Swift pulling a step deck skate board loaded with coils. I hope that he will never need your services, but I'm glad to know that y'all are out there doin what ya do. God bless and stay safe out there.
Ron, you and your crew are very professional, what an excellent job you do keeping everybody safe and protecting the property of those who need your service. I hope I never need your help but if I do I hope its you to the rescue. Thank you very much for sharing. My job as communication Engineer is just so boring.
I watch at least a dozen videos a day, sometimes many more (I work at home), and this was literally the first video in MONTHS where I never once hit the fast forward button. This was just an awesome, awesome video of stuff most people never see. The amount of tech, engineering, etc. that goes into these trucks is just staggering and most people don't even know it exists. I wonder how much training was needed to be able to get that semi out of there.
Ron you and your guys do a fantastic job. I myself am a heavy duty mechanic and have done some road calls on the side of the highway, I know how yall feel about the dummys that don't move over and give some space to keep all of us safer work out there. Great videos my friend, be safe out there.
Thanks for sharing Ron, love your videos, state of Missouri should be thankful to have your service to rove the highways in Missouri to lend a hand in helping motorists in distress. Stay safe :)
I would love to see how you would react to my accident. Had the tow drivers baffled lol. I put a car ONTO a guard rail. I don't even know how I did it. I just know I lost control of the car, and we all had a good laugh trying to figure out how to get it down lol.
when i went to get my stuff out of my car after i totaled it, the tow driver was shocked at how well i was doing bc of the state of my car. guy was a retired sheriffs deputy & he said it was the worst accident he’s seen in a while and there tends to be no survivors, let alone up & walking around
Now, your truck is an amazing piece of kit, but the way you so skilfully move it around, it is a pleasure to watch. Even if i had that kit, i wouldn't have the first idea what to do with it.
Turn your wheels a little, he turns wheels at max angle. Second time, turn your wheels just a little, turns his wheels at max angle again... damn they need a little bit of training about what is turning the wheels a little bit... haha
Ron, I drove a manual semi for years and then was given an automatic to test with the company I worked for and I was constantly trying to push the non existent clutch pedal and reaching for the nonexistent gear lever.
same i drove a box truck with a 6 speed for 9 years ...got a new job all automatics after 3 years i still find myself trying to press the clutch as i roll up to stop signs
I was watching an old video "Dolly Leg Fail" when it dawned on me while watching you call out the lines needed, white, red and blue, that they are our patriotic colors. Red White and Blue. I knew that but never put that thought to you cable colors until now. I guess I am getting old. Like your videos and comments.
You talking about the clutch vs auto transmission brings back a memory. When I first started driving, my car had a clutch, one day my mother picked me up at school and had me drive her car which was an automatic with a wide brake pedal. Well, I saw a friend and decided to stop and give him a ride, I proceeded to push the clutch in, only problem was I hit that nice wide brake pedal and tried pushing it to the floor. We stopped in a hurry! Anyway, God bless and Happy Holidays.
I worked in Denmark for four years and each month travelled back to the UK. So it was LHD in Denmark and RHD in the UK, pick up a hire car at Heathrow most months it was a different model, so change side of the road, change hands for gear shifting, some time auto other manual gearbox's. Then model differences with indicators, lights switches etc. etc. spend a week getting used to the car and then fly back to Denmark to a Citroen at least that was the same. Know what you mean about the big brake pedal, but I drove a Front End Loader that had two brake pedals one for highway use with the right foot. The second pedal to hold the machine stopped with the left foot while revving the engine to raise the bucket with the right foot. Now we did more loading than roadwork so used both feet all the time, when I then drove automatic gars I did the same and drove my friends mad.
I have went for a clutch that was not there! Have seen my dad try to hit the air brake release in a car! Sometimes depending on what car I use will reach for floor shift when it's on the steering column or the other way around Cannot left foot brake with car but it's no problem with my go kart or forklift at work and Shunt trucks !
Awesome 3 vehicle rescue. Just found your channel and you earned my sub with this one. I used to be OTR and I picked up repos with a quick picker. Thanks for what you do, be safe and God bless you and yours too!
I was looking forward to the video of moving the dog kennel...lol. Just joshing. Merry Christmas to you, your family and staff! Thank you as well to all the first responders. Be safe out there. Thank you for all you do.
38:44 And that everyone, is why you always drive slower when A) its raining. (duh) B you're driving a huge truck and trailer. And C) when your trailer is empty. (you can tell it was because of the axle hop and ABS brakes skidding. Have a merry Christmas Ron stay safe.
I feel the pain. I’ve had my fair share of bad weather is southern Ohio doing road side service and light duty towing. Great video brother you definitely earned a new subscriber.
Keep up the great work, and be safe. As someone in the same line of work it seems like there are more and more accidents these days. When I started 19 years ago, the county or state police might call you for an accident once a day, or maybe once every few days, now its almost guaranteed one to a few times a day. Great job on the first one, I hate when I can't get on the passenger side on a main road or highway with all of these distracted drivers these days. When I have to be on the driver side I will crouch down almost hiding behind the real wheel so if I have to I'll jump or roll under the truck either aiming for the middle so the wheels don't roll over top of me, or hopefully clear across to other side. Once again be safe, and thank you for the great content! Your a great leader and a great example of a Towing owner/ operator should be, and ignore the hate. Remember it's easier to hate than it is to love, but to me it's always JEALOUSLY!!
Hopefully it wont get any worse so be safe and god bless. Back when i drovw a medium duty tow truck it happened every time it rained down here . We would end up working all night and then all over again the next day too without much sleep.
As a US Navy Submarine Service (Veteran), I have been in heavier rains, while in Open Ocean. Yeah, it's Harsh. It takes a "Special Kind of Person". As always, a great video!
Hey Ron....Super great vidz buddy....keep 'em comin' - they really help get me through the day....!!! You my friend are a true gentleman...Take care and please stay safe...!!! I did a little bit of towing in my younger years....It was one of my most favorite and enjoyable jobs...and since I had a CDL....They trained me on the Mack and the Pete so I could be called out at 3 O'clock in the morning to loose some sleep while my coworkers were snug as a bug in a rug.....I just knew they were working on some sort of plan....lmao. I now am currently driving a KW For an Asphalt Construction Company...I've been there for about 6 years,,,its a great place to work and the people are really cool...Hey...thanks for letting me bore you for a bit...lol take care, Steven Anthony Capizzi Columbus, Ohio USA
As a tuck driver,they put alot of traction control and anti lock auto shift bendix brake controls on these trucks. they have taken driver awareness away from the driver ,know we have alot of poor driving skilled drivers .IT IS A SHAME!
Thank goodness I was watching from my nice dry home. That is a lot of rain. The flooding is something there. Georgia was in a drought for several months as well most of the summer but we didn't get the floods when it did finally rain. Great video. Always look forward to them. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
Crazy!! I never realized all that’s involved during a clearing of an auto accident! ThNk you for enlightening me! I’ll be more patient and extra cautious to move out your way when I see you guys coming 😁 THANK YOU for what you do! May God bless you and those around you everyday! Stay safe bud!😎👍🏼🙏❤️
36,000 lbs of paper towels? That should take care of a fuel spill very effectively. But then, what do you do with the fuel soaked paper towels? Putt'em back into the trailer.
Hiya Ron, just catching up, and saw this video, all your rain there, here in Scotland, we call that drizzle, just a little Scottish shower you might say, as to your thunder and lightning, I just love it, when we get that here, I get the deck chair out and sit on the porch and watch it, I've always been fascinated by thunder and lightning, but your wee shower, if drivers drove to the conditions, it would make your life a whole lot easier, mind you, those drivers who don't drive to the conditions, they help keep the guys in the yard in a job, so good for those drivers
Glad to hear from you. Haven't seen you comment in a while. Hope all is well?? I, too, enjoy watching a good thunderstorm, as we call them, with thunder and lightning. God bless.
Another great video, Ron, thanks. Merry Christmas to you and your family and to all your employees. Also Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of the first responders you deal with on your jobs....also the same sentiments to all of your viewers :)
Hi Ron, Put the mobile in some rice. That should dry it out. By the way i know someone from Missouri who lives here on Skye in Scotland. His mother lives in Kansas City. James Cryer is an excellent ambassador for the state of Missouri.Just like yourself. He is married to a medical doctor. With a family of their own. I shall tell you what area he comes from when i see him next. All the very best for now.
"He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth." (Job 37:3) No need to worry about the lightning. Trust for that. I love your outtro music.
About a year ago my company took my manual truck and gave me an automatic. It took a long time to train my left foot not to reach for clutch when stopping.
B Shugg . I have a similar problem switching between a forklift and a car sometimes. After I get in the Jeep I have a strange habit of turning the turn signals on. lol.
So, who knew that a tow operation *video* would be so fun to watch? Great job, all. BTW, I was so involved that I found myself feeling nauseous -- why? I figured out it was all the helmet-movement, cameral swinging around... ("Burp.") Looked away a bit, and everything's fine.....!!
Ron, our car, (mine and my son's '97 Lincoln Town Car ) gave up the ghost about 3 weeks ago, after 265,000 miles. I hated that. If we'd been in Missouri, I would have called you to tow it, but I don't think I could afford to have you come to North Central Florida! lol! That was the most comfortable car I've ever been in, bar none, so I hated to see it go. But, we live sort of 'out in the country' and there's no public transportation around here. So, we bought another car! Great video. Hope your phone dried out okay! May God bless you and yours.
Hey Ron, the opening is missing audio until you start filming. Intended?
Yep, thought I'd try it once. Some people complain about it. Personally, I think it has become part of the channel...the theme song, if you will. Don't worry, it will be back. This video was intended as my Christmas gift to my fans....a 3 for 1 video. I guess I could have used it as an April fool's joke without the Intro music....LOL. Again, don't worry, our theme song WILL be back. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt Cool it is an a song.
@@RonPratt Well I'm glad you experiment and try stuff. I'm with you though, i think of the intro as your theme, and I missed it. And not worried at all, I think of this channel as educational, but also as an expression of your values, beliefs, style, and personality.
It felt abnormally quiet. I was expecting it and it even played in my head. My issue with it has been the volume relative to the introduction speech.
@@RonPratt I love the opening music! Please add it bsck
Be a tow truck driver they said. It'll be fun they said.
You do know that being a tow truck driver is one of the most dangerous occupation do get into. Almost as bad as being a test pilot.
Michael Wilkening he’s being sarcastic
It is fun.
If it's for you anyway.
If its not for you then. Well.... you wont last long.
Johnny Umphress 🤣🤣🤣 ⛈🌊💨❄️🌪
It's could be fun, if you like living at work, oh yes ,good money, no life, but that's (OTR) trucking in general
I have always liked seeing big, tough, guys big rig toys. A son and grandson were a couple of big rig guys.
Great example of team work across the emergency services and vehicle recovery specialist.
Thanks for sharing and stay safe all.
We work and train very closely with our local Emergency Service agencies and have built a very good working relationship. We each know the other's responsibilities and capabilities. This make for a much safer and more efficient work environment. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Hey Ron,
I was very impressed with attitude of everyone involved.👍 Hard work in extremely NASTY conditions, but every one stayed kool and "gotter done"! Kudos to all involved!!!👽
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@@RonPratt pp
Some say it's only water,. Tru water coming down in buckets that feel like bullets. If you drop your phone it will be in water.
Thank you and all first responders for doing what you do. Central California watching
You take more care than any tow driver I've ever seen. Getting the gravel off your bed so it doesn't hit a car behind you while you're on the road? Very considerate sir, thank you!
You know Ron, you are so courteous to your employees, it would be a pleasure to work for you sir. If my health was better I’d come see you. I know I have the understanding of the physics of the job, I don’t have the physical ability anymore. Would have been my dream job though. I love your videos.
Midwest truck, we guarantee fast work no matter how long it takes. Come Rain or come shine. Another great job by Ron and the crew.👍
Having been in the car business, for 9 years(sales and service), I've had my share of using tow trucks. And having watched,"Highway to Hell", I have the highest respect for the towing business and the people who risk their lives each day, to get the job done. The same can be said for law enforcement, firefighters, and others. I thank all of you, for what you do. I also really liked this video. Thank you!
Hey there, Ron, you seem to be doing the headwork of 2-3 people as well as keeping your cool, I admire your temperament as I don't have your tolerance level. You're doing good. Keep on succeeding with your important vehicle recovery industry/
Fuel leak!!! Where's the Flex-Seal guy when you need him.
Haha!
Lol!
He’s fishing in his glass boat. Yahoo!!
The flex seal guy is missing a great commercial opertunity
Does flexseal work on ruptured fuel tanks? I use tartape all the time for pinholes in railcans.
God bless Ron Pratt and team. Working class heroes
I love seeing you and Dad work together lost my dad 10 yrs ago we used to work alot makes me smile seeing u 2 working
Ron, you has the coolest wrecker truck I ever seen, you need about 5 of the best in the world of the king wrecker trucks.. Your attitude is great, I love all your videos, Keep up the good work......
The truck driver refusing to roll down the window. He should have an invitation to stand in the rain. Mike should have jumped in.
Haha. Amen.👍
Driver didn't want to melt.
Yep, I would have done that. It's because of our insurance, you know.😁
He was also old.
If it rolls down.
I am a 78 year old lady. I just found you on here. Your job of towing and helping people is commendable and scary, I will pray for you! Going to next video now. God bless you, and hope your phone dried out ok! Gma Lois In MN.
You, your team and the emergency services personnel were working hard and working smart in very difficult and potentially hazardous conditions. You got the jobs done quickly, safely and while keeping a refreshing sense of humour. Respect to you, and may you all have a peaceful and happy holiday season!
It's always nice to watch competence at work.
On the other hand, watching incompetence can be amusing. A couple days ago I was watching a tow operator disentangling a pickup truck from the uhaul car carrier it was supposed to be riding on. The operator had no cribbing of his own along, do he took done cinder block blocks from a nearby landscaping wall. By the time the pickup truck and the trailer were separated, the jack on the trailer was broken, and the operator had broken a hydraulic line on the tow vehicle. I think there was also some more damage done to the pickup truck as well.
Whenever you look at it, the equipment and dexterity of the Mid-West truck are amazing.
God bless you
I see i was driving wrong kind of BIG TRUCK for 32 yrs before I'd retired 12/16 ! Cuz that Ron Pratt ain't nothing but The TRUTH , Man he makes seem very Affordly Rain or Shine . Really enjoyed watching Ron's videos
Another 3 jobs well done! I admire the smooth coordination between you, your crew and first responders! My hat off to you and the last police officer! From one vet to another, thank you and him for for his service in the army and the police force! Your crew works as a well oil machine! Too bad about your phone! I hope it was not damaged! God Bless!
I am retired Fire Rescue ( Captain ) I been there and back snow and ice like rolling dice , you name it I witnessed a very professional job here very nicely executed from start to finish All The best from The Great white North and be safe and God Bless !
Hello Ron. I wanted to wish your and your family a blessed and merry Christmas. I don't know what folks are thinking that they need to critique your hard work and amazing teachings from their comfy chairs at home, but rest assured you are loved and appreciated by a great many of us. Keep up the good work sir!
Yes mr. You are one of the best I I've ever seen you have what is needed for any condition you seem to be a fully responsible guy. That's the way to go. Clearly says you love your what you do so does it best and with pride
The rain hitting the the camera sound is trippy!
What a day! Thanks for the ride along.
I think perhaps I have watched too many of Ron's videos when I sit here trying to tell Mike where to stow the hooks.
Really enjoy these.
You have go to to be the most professional Tow truck driver I have ever seen , only 1 suggestion , add some more Red and Blue lights to those pretty trucks! You can never have enough warning lights , I’ve done fire and rescue for 7 years and I’ve had a lot of interactions with tow company’s you have got to be one of the best sir!!
Seeing you Ron and your guys is like having a video lesson, “Towing for dummies” training make perfect teamwork.
I’m new & excited to find your channel and videos. I appreciate your hard work. When watching this video and heard you ask for prayers for all effected on the call, but also never said one curse word, it meant a lot. I am a proud American.🇺🇸 Thank you and be safe. God Bless.🙏🏼💙
I love watching your videos because everyone just gets on communally like men to solve a common goal. Mind you, I'm not saying women can't do this job, but it feels so good to watch people get a long and just follow common sense. At 15 I hardly see this sort of thing in my day to day life, there's always some issue someone has with everything.
You and that Peterbilt make a hell of a team. Guys like you doing this kind of work are America's real heroes.
Ron, I felt for you because you ought to seen some of the fire calls and accident scenes I responded in weather like that. Man, I was soaked from head to toe and beyond. I was so wet on these type of rainy scenes that I was winkling like a wash rag. What's so hard doing this type of stuff you had to stay out in it until either the scene is cleared or another department or crew came and give you relief. That was what you call one after another like when it rains, it pours. Never know what to get into with weather like that and being prepared sometimes isn't enough but it what needs to be done to in my case clear a scene or you know get things back to normal.
Oh, tell your son I send a hello and that I know that he will someday be a super great leader. You Ron are a great leader, trainer, and a super Dad and you even better have a super son to be proud of. That's like me years ago when I was like that. I wanted to follow my Dad's footsteps as a firefighter and I did. I still am because it's in my blood but retired now, I don't have to get out on these calls but I sure miss them. Crazy ? You bet I am because it was one thing I loved more than life. Funny though, when I see a Fire Unit responding to a call, I catch myself responding also. Not any more. Enjoyed that life. We all are brothers even in towing and recovery. We all are in it to make someone's worst day their best day. I envy you and your crew and your son for doing what you all do. Can't express that enough. Keep it safe and always have God by your side.
God Bless
Michael ( Retired NC Level-1 Firefighter - Retired 2014 )
NW North Carolina
Thank God that no one was hurt in any of the accidents. I hope that you didn't damage your phone when you drop it in the water. God bless all you and stay safe Mr Pratt..
THAT PHONE LOOKED DEAD TO ME
I’m so pleased to see ALL MOTORISTS !!! Driving past you guys,with low speed !!!!!!!
16:32 *the white pads on the ground are spill pads that only absorb hydrocarbons. They don't absorb water, or any other liquid.
That’s really interesting!!!!
Um? Yeah dude that's hilarious, they absorb everything, including water contaminated with whatever. Dont misinform.
@@Chris-hd3yc He was literally quoting Ron, most fire response units have hydrocarbon pads for fuel spills, they are designed to only absorb certain environmentally harmful materials, I don't know why some people have to try and pick a fight with everyone
What great looking trucks you have. Awesome equipment, nice and clean looking. Very impressive. I really enjoyed watching you work. Thank you
Best thing about you sir that your always calm, even in severe conditions! Hats off!
You got a good team of guys Ron. Everyones smiling and watching out for each other in the rain. Its a fantastic thing to see.
"💓GOD💓" Has Blessed Mr Pratt to be VERY Skillful and Keen with Details. And his Employees are an Extra Added Plus.👍😊
Man, god bless the tow truck drivers and their families for coming out when we get ourselves in a bind regardless of weather they are there when we need them!
Just started watching this channel a few days ago, and I must say it instantly got my sub. I love this channel and the work you do Ron
Thank you very much and welcome. God bless and thank you for watching.
@@RonPratt do you do any wrecker training
@@matthobbs3113 I train our employees. I am not currently a professional tow/recovery trainer. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt I FIGURED YOU DID I WAS WONDERING ABOUT CLASSES FOR OUTSIDE PEOPLE LIKE WRECKMASTER DOES I USED TO BE IN THIS LINE OF WORK AFTER WATCHING SOME OF YOUR VIDEOS IM SEEING THINGS I WISHED I HAD THOUGHT OF VERY ORGANIZED
@@matthobbs3113 Donnie Cruse, founder of WreckMaster, tried to get me to work for him as a trainer many, many years ago. I went to multiple classes and trained under Donnie, who is no longer with us, and Wes Wilburn, who is now out on his own. They were prepping me to be a trainer. Donnie said that I could do it and still be a part of our family business, but I chose to stay solely with the family business. I just didn't think it was the right time for me. There was a lot of travel and other things involved and, at the time, I was just starting my own family. I may decide to become a professional trainer at some point in the future, but I am happy where I'm at right now. God will decide what the right path is for me. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Blessings to you and your work family and home family. Please stay safe. Working in the rain is a mess. Thanks for sharing your great work with us. 🙏👠👠
Really appreciate what you guys do. I drive truck and it ticks me off when people don't slow down or move over. Merry Christmas and a safe New Year
Big Charlie's Model Garage Me too! I'm an owner operator of over 20 years. I've heard many "drivers" brag about blowing a cops hat off as they went by. There are WAY to many idiots out there!
Mr. Pratt, I wanted to say thank you for the job you do as well as your fellow drivers and crews. My son drives for Swift pulling a step deck skate board loaded with coils. I hope that he will never need your services, but I'm glad to know that y'all are out there doin what ya do. God bless and stay safe out there.
Mr. Pratt you have a very good professional reputation and operation you should be very proud at your company
Ron, you and your crew are very professional, what an excellent job you do keeping everybody safe and protecting the property of those who need your service. I hope I never need your help but if I do I hope its you to the rescue. Thank you very much for sharing. My job as communication Engineer is just so boring.
I really respect the skill, experience and amazingly quick planning you put into each recovery. keep up the great work and keep safe.
The rain hitting the the camera sound is trippy!
I watch at least a dozen videos a day, sometimes many more (I work at home), and this was literally the first video in MONTHS where I never once hit the fast forward button. This was just an awesome, awesome video of stuff most people never see. The amount of tech, engineering, etc. that goes into these trucks is just staggering and most people don't even know it exists. I wonder how much training was needed to be able to get that semi out of there.
Wow! All those arrows and lights really worked well in the first stop. Traffic moved over!
You're about 1-1/2 hours south on highway 55 from me. Thanks for working hard to keep the highways safe and cleared after accidents!
The driver did a heck of a job keeping the rubber side down and the shiney side up stay safe out there Happy holidays to your family and crew.
Ron you and your guys do a fantastic job. I myself am a heavy duty mechanic and have done some road calls on the side of the highway, I know how yall feel about the dummys that don't move over and give some space to keep all of us safer work out there. Great videos my friend, be safe out there.
This video brought back memories of my tow truck days always busy is bad weather and at dinner time.
Thanks for sharing Ron, love your videos, state of Missouri should be thankful to have your service to rove the highways in Missouri to lend a hand in helping motorists in distress. Stay safe :)
I would love to see how you would react to my accident. Had the tow drivers baffled lol. I put a car ONTO a guard rail. I don't even know how I did it. I just know I lost control of the car, and we all had a good laugh trying to figure out how to get it down lol.
when i went to get my stuff out of my car after i totaled it, the tow driver was shocked at how well i was doing bc of the state of my car. guy was a retired sheriffs deputy & he said it was the worst accident he’s seen in a while and there tends to be no survivors, let alone up & walking around
LOL
Now, your truck is an amazing piece of kit, but the way you so skilfully move it around, it is a pleasure to watch. Even if i had that kit, i wouldn't have the first idea what to do with it.
Turn your wheels a little, he turns wheels at max angle. Second time, turn your wheels just a little, turns his wheels at max angle again... damn they need a little bit of training about what is turning the wheels a little bit... haha
seriously...he needs to roll his damn window down to hear too
Probably why he wrecked!
Dag-gum wheel-holders anyhow
Tow Truck operators do not get enough credit for their abilities. So here's a hat off and thumbs up to all you guys. Thanks for doing a great job.
Ron, I drove a manual semi for years and then was given an automatic to test with the company I worked for and I was constantly trying to push the non existent clutch pedal and reaching for the nonexistent gear lever.
Me too..not a semi but a five speed then went to automatic lol
@@myndichinn9993 yep I did that too in my semi looked for clutch and shifter haha
same i drove a box truck with a 6 speed for 9 years ...got a new job all automatics after 3 years i still find myself trying to press the clutch as i roll up to stop signs
you yo
I was watching an old video "Dolly Leg Fail" when it dawned on me while watching you call out the lines needed, white, red and blue, that they are our patriotic colors. Red White and Blue. I knew that but never put that thought to you cable colors until now. I guess I am getting old. Like your videos and comments.
You talking about the clutch vs auto transmission brings back a memory. When I first started driving, my car had a clutch, one day my mother picked me up at school and had me drive her car which was an automatic with a wide brake pedal. Well, I saw a friend and decided to stop and give him a ride, I proceeded to push the clutch in, only problem was I hit that nice wide brake pedal and tried pushing it to the floor. We stopped in a hurry!
Anyway, God bless and Happy Holidays.
I worked in Denmark for four years and each month travelled back to the UK. So it was LHD in Denmark and RHD in the UK, pick up a hire car at Heathrow most months it was a different model, so change side of the road, change hands for gear shifting, some time auto other manual gearbox's. Then model differences with indicators, lights switches etc. etc. spend a week getting used to the car and then fly back to Denmark to a Citroen at least that was the same.
Know what you mean about the big brake pedal, but I drove a Front End Loader that had two brake pedals one for highway use with the right foot. The second pedal to hold the machine stopped with the left foot while revving the engine to raise the bucket with the right foot. Now we did more loading than roadwork so used both feet all the time, when I then drove automatic gars I did the same and drove my friends mad.
I have went for a clutch that was not there! Have seen my dad try to hit the air brake release in a car! Sometimes depending on what car I use will reach for floor shift when it's on the steering column or the other way around Cannot left foot brake with car but it's no problem with my go kart or forklift at work and Shunt trucks !
Awesome 3 vehicle rescue. Just found your channel and you earned my sub with this one. I used to be OTR and I picked up repos with a quick picker. Thanks for what you do, be safe and God bless you and yours too!
I don't think the guy selling his car is going to get what he's asking for 😭😭
"Ran when parked. Deep cleaned."
nope that park is a write off and will go to copart that car is a salvage title now
All of you tow truck drivers definitely have my respect. Stay safe out there and if I ever need ya, I'll call :)
I was looking forward to the video of moving the dog kennel...lol. Just joshing. Merry Christmas to you, your family and staff! Thank you as well to all the first responders. Be safe out there. Thank you for all you do.
Mr. Pratt, your incredible work ethic, knowledge and attention to minor details it OFF the CHARTS! Enjoy all of your videos! THANK YOU!
A good old fashioned Midwest gully washer!
38:44 And that everyone, is why you always drive slower when A) its raining. (duh) B you're driving a huge truck and trailer. And C) when your trailer is empty. (you can tell it was because of the axle hop and ABS brakes skidding. Have a merry Christmas Ron stay safe.
I feel the pain. I’ve had my fair share of bad weather is southern Ohio doing road side service and light duty towing. Great video brother you definitely earned a new subscriber.
Keep up the great work, and be safe. As someone in the same line of work it seems like there are more and more accidents these days. When I started 19 years ago, the county or state police might call you for an accident once a day, or maybe once every few days, now its almost guaranteed one to a few times a day. Great job on the first one, I hate when I can't get on the passenger side on a main road or highway with all of these distracted drivers these days. When I have to be on the driver side I will crouch down almost hiding behind the real wheel so if I have to I'll jump or roll under the truck either aiming for the middle so the wheels don't roll over top of me, or hopefully clear across to other side. Once again be safe, and thank you for the great content! Your a great leader and a great example of a Towing owner/ operator should be, and ignore the hate. Remember it's easier to hate than it is to love, but to me it's always JEALOUSLY!!
That's a big lightning rod you have on the back of the Tator. God bless
Hopefully it wont get any worse so be safe and god bless. Back when i drovw a medium duty tow truck it happened every time it rained down here . We would end up working all night and then all over again the next day too without much sleep.
I remember down in Houston, Tx that after a dry spell any rain made the roads as slick as black ice.
And in Houston that vehicle would've warranted a firetruck, ambulance and two police vehicles blocking traffic for 30 - 45 minutes. 🤦♀️
And maybe 5-10 tow trucks!
As a US Navy Submarine Service (Veteran), I have been in heavier rains, while in Open Ocean. Yeah, it's Harsh. It takes a "Special Kind of Person". As always, a great video!
"I'm not leaving leaving" made me chuckle!
Papaw 🤣🤣
Hey Ron....Super great vidz buddy....keep 'em comin' - they really help get me through the day....!!! You my friend are a true gentleman...Take care and please stay safe...!!! I did a little bit of towing in my younger years....It was one of my most favorite and enjoyable jobs...and since I had a CDL....They trained me on the Mack and the Pete so I could be called out at 3 O'clock in the morning to loose some sleep while my coworkers were snug as a bug in a rug.....I just knew they were working on some sort of plan....lmao.
I now am currently driving a KW For an Asphalt Construction Company...I've been there for about 6 years,,,its a great place to work and the people are really cool...Hey...thanks for letting me bore you for a bit...lol
take care,
Steven Anthony Capizzi
Columbus, Ohio USA
As a tuck driver,they put alot of traction control and anti lock auto shift bendix brake controls on these trucks. they have taken driver awareness away from the driver ,know we have alot of poor driving skilled drivers .IT IS A SHAME!
I'm glad no one was hurt .And you guys had your shower that day . Keep it SAFE
Great video Ron. Watching this from Vancouver, Canada where rain is a "thing" sometimes.
Thank goodness I was watching from my nice dry home. That is a lot of rain. The flooding is something there. Georgia was in a drought for several months as well most of the summer but we didn't get the floods when it did finally rain. Great video. Always look forward to them. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
Moving a dog kennel? What a great way to PR with the municipalities
Definitely the oddest job on record too
I presume it was one of those B-I-G pre-fab chain link ones...not a dinky plastic one. Hahahaha!
@@dross24MA more funny if it was a plastic one lol
@@joshw1687 it would have amused the heck out of me if Ron had tied the plastic kennel to their largest roll back.
Crazy!! I never realized all that’s involved during a clearing of an auto accident! ThNk you for enlightening me! I’ll be more patient and extra cautious to move out your way when I see you guys coming 😁 THANK YOU for what you do! May God bless you and those around you everyday! Stay safe bud!😎👍🏼🙏❤️
36,000 lbs of paper towels? That should take care of a fuel spill very effectively. But then, what do you do with the fuel soaked paper towels? Putt'em back into the trailer.
Yup that way they get not only the entire load back, but also their fuel.
Haul'em off and have a heck of a bonfire? Though It'd probably be a right quick one too LOL!
To all who run to the situation instead of running away may God bless you and keep you safe. Love your channel. Well done.
"Doesn't this look like fun?"
No. Exciting? Yes. No end of excitement. But fun is not the word.
Hiya Ron, just catching up, and saw this video, all your rain there, here in Scotland, we call that drizzle, just a little Scottish shower you might say, as to your thunder and lightning, I just love it, when we get that here, I get the deck chair out and sit on the porch and watch it, I've always been fascinated by thunder and lightning, but your wee shower, if drivers drove to the conditions, it would make your life a whole lot easier, mind you, those drivers who don't drive to the conditions, they help keep the guys in the yard in a job, so good for those drivers
Glad to hear from you. Haven't seen you comment in a while. Hope all is well?? I, too, enjoy watching a good thunderstorm, as we call them, with thunder and lightning. God bless.
I'm a Spark from the UK, and my mates here have told me to watch your videos so much. I did, quite a few of them. I get why, so I subscribed.
Another great video, Ron, thanks. Merry Christmas to you and your family and to all your employees. Also Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of the first responders you deal with on your jobs....also the same sentiments to all of your viewers :)
The tow truck is an incredible piece of equipment! Great job!
michael mixon it’s expensive too
Amazing work ethic…. Your crew and the officer!!!
A WACK
A JACK
annnnd
A SMACK!!
Three in a video Awesome!!!!
LOVE IT!!! Thanks for watching and God bless.
Hi Ron, Put the mobile in some rice. That should dry it out. By the way i know someone from Missouri who lives here on Skye in Scotland. His mother lives in Kansas City. James Cryer is an excellent ambassador for the state of Missouri.Just like yourself. He is married to a medical doctor. With a family of their own. I shall tell you what area he comes from when i see him next. All the very best for now.
"He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth." (Job 37:3) No need to worry about the lightning. Trust for that.
I love your outtro music.
Iam from UK. Ur a brave and courageous person. That thinks of others needs ..God bless you
About a year ago my company took my manual truck and gave me an automatic. It took a long time to train my left foot not to reach for clutch when stopping.
I still do it time to time just got a automatic 4 months ago
B Shugg . I have a similar problem switching between a forklift and a car sometimes. After I get in the Jeep I have a strange habit of turning the turn signals on. lol.
@@kevinstonerock3158 Haha that happened to me before too!
So, who knew that a tow operation *video* would be so fun to watch? Great job, all. BTW, I was so involved that I found myself feeling nauseous -- why? I figured out it was all the helmet-movement, cameral swinging around... ("Burp.") Looked away a bit, and everything's fine.....!!
Liked before watching the video. :-)
33:00 At least our ARC nemesis was not on site out there.
Busy day. Stay safe and God bless. :-)
That's outrageous... can we get the county to put a new power line in?
Take care everyone.
Ron, our car, (mine and my son's '97 Lincoln Town Car ) gave up the ghost about 3 weeks ago, after 265,000 miles. I hated that. If we'd been in Missouri, I would have called you to tow it, but I don't think I could afford to have you come to North Central Florida! lol! That was the most comfortable car I've ever been in, bar none, so I hated to see it go. But, we live sort of 'out in the country' and there's no public transportation around here. So, we bought another car! Great video. Hope your phone dried out okay! May God bless you and yours.
8:30 "We got stuff coming from Jackson... ...but it's gonna be a little while"
26:16 There they are :D
Little late to the party lol