Wayne. I thank God I found you. I have never worked for a towing company before, but know id be very good at it. I'm going to purchase my own rollback deck truck with a lift on the back to start as an independent recoverer & tower!!.. and just go right into the fire. I'm gonna get hands on experience with my own personal and friends vehicles at first, and go on from there! In the past I've always perfected things best that way, by just taking the horse by the reigns! But by watching and learning from you is like having a set of training wheels underneath me while learning how to ride a bike!.. I love this video because I feel you are teaching me with great detail to be just like one of your own employees as they are well explained here starting with the basics, ie: what the equipment is called and what it is used for. Rather than some other TH-camrs that just show you yanking a car up and down the deck! I'd like to handle customers cars (as if they were my own) with precision, accuracy and confidence, as many of today's cars are delicate, costly, and there are several techniques dealt with in different models to keep the accident free vehicles I'd be towing, damage free!.. You are a great teacher, as to why your Buisness has succeeded so well and thrived!.. So I am proud to call you my mentor!..and look forward to learning towing and recovery Techniques from you!!. I look forward and am excited to watching your other videos, and I'm sure there will be questions I have, that you can easily answer, with experience and great knowledge! Myself and alot of us new guys entering the industry are grateful and surprised you have time to do these lectures in parallel to running a successful hectic tow company buisness! Plus I can see your geniune to help someone by answering a personal msg if they have a question about the industry not covered in your videos.. Whereas some how-to videos on TH-cam are just about views and monetary value ,& unresponsive! Also many of us as viewers highly respect you for not being discouraged by any past, present, or future negatory comments from haters and no-it-alls that might do things a tad different in the industry working as only employees for other tow companies...Whats most important is the end result! Always keep in mind that they are upset about being scared to take the leap to be independant, and/or not working for an employer whom's fair like you mr.Smith!! Trust me..I know "first hand" and can safely assume this because I use to be one of them!!!! You know the old saying?? ""If you don't have any haters, you ain't doing something right"" Your friend and mentee Christopher 😃
Thanks Wayne this was a really great video. I couldn’t find anyone breaking things down really until I found your video. I’m going to watch all of your videos I’m sure. Lots of details here.
I am considering starting a towing business I am very practical and logical with angles and recovery ideas but this is helping learn the basics which is a necessity
I just want to say Thanks for taking your time to create this video and to share your knowledge and experience as a Tow Truck driver with others. I just started to study to become a driver my self as well and im trying to research as much information as possible that way it will help me understand of how and what this industry is about , that way i can provide and excellent service out on the field when need it.. Yes there is many different ways, equipments and tactics out there but the more i learn, more comfortable i will feel. Please continue posting more video!!!
Juan, your perseverance and open mind will take you a long way. Don't ever lose the curiosity. I've been in this business for over 30 years and still learn something every day. Experience is your best teacher, please message me if you ever have any questions. More videos are on the way!
The T-hook works great for machinery like skit steer loaders and tractors. They have inverted V-shaped sluts cut out in their frame and they are for T-hooks specifically. If you ever load a combine at the John Deere factory in East Moline, they won’t let you leave unless you have a 4 point securement with T-hooks.
I would have loved to work with you..I like your mannerism your just a good ol boy..am 71 haven't operated a tow truck in 40 + years I like your teaching ways. Do you have a auto wheel lift training video
not the prettiest stuff but a good handful of stuff to do most tows or recovery. Put another snatch block and 100ft of chain in the side box and roll out. lol 😂 Be safe of there my tow family. ❤️ from A1 Towing Inc. NJ
Hi Dan, thank you, I hope you had a great summer. We're still working on our equipment videos but in the meantime have recorded quite a bit of other content, all things towing and recovery. We look forward to releasing them soon!
Informative video but please new and experienced drivers keep a great eye on your straps not trying to knock the poster but the majority of his straps are torn and should be removed from service they are all in my opinion unsafe since they are starting to tear. Also please do not keep,the clamps of your jump box clamped to the handle the box is always live and if for some reason the clamps fall off they will possibly touch and that can be bad sparks lead to fire when the truck has all kinds of grease and oil stains. Use the cops provided for the clamps or even better use a box that has a on/off switch
Thank you so much for your perfect videos! Is there any apps show the right spot where to get the car hooked? My concern is doing the wrong spot and damage the car! Thank you
I had to use the jack handle as a " cheater pipe" ...... .. ....then I could not insert it back into the jack. Huge problem!!!!!!!! An HHR IS TOTAL JUNK!!!!!!
I agree! We've been very busy but have had the time to shoot over 15 more videos. We just released one of them! (th-cam.com/video/K_-g4esgVDk/w-d-xo.html) Thank you for staying tuned and let me know if you have any ideas on videos we could do.
Hi Joe, we just released another video (th-cam.com/video/K_-g4esgVDk/w-d-xo.html) and have more on the way. Thank you for staying tuned and please let me know if you have any ideas on videos we could do.
Bobby Ratcliff Ive found them most useful on some of the older Chevy/Cadillacs from the 90's-early 2000's. Also better at distributing force across some of the flimser hook points in some newer cars. I haven't run into anything yet I wouldn't be able too with out, just another option
The average consumers vehicle may not be a BMWya or Mercedes..etc etc, but may be a nice vehicle to them would also appreciate if you use your noodle and use the pool noodle on the wire rope to protect their car from damage and the headache of a damage claim and their vehicle out of service and held up being in the body shop because you wouldn’t use a $1 pool noodle on all recoveries where the wire rope could possibly contact the cosmetics of the vehicle(s). Wouldn’t it make more sense to just use it no matter the brand or quality of the consumers vehicle?
I have never ever had to use a pool noddle on my cable, We have towed in some low vehicles and I've never even heard of using a pool noddle, We do however have strapped briddles that are great for cars where the bridle may rub, It really shouldn't if you have a good loading angel tho, And a lot of the low vehicles have tow hook inserts if you need to use winch them.
So I'm currently learning towing, thank yall so much for those educational videos
Glad you're enjoying them!
Welcome to the club. 👋 Any questions please post.
Wayne. I thank God I found you. I have never worked for a towing company before, but know id be very good at it. I'm going to purchase my own rollback deck truck with a lift on the back to start as an independent recoverer & tower!!.. and just go right into the fire. I'm gonna get hands on experience with my own personal and friends vehicles at first, and go on from there! In the past I've always perfected things best that way, by just taking the horse by the reigns! But by watching and learning from you is like having a set of training wheels underneath me while learning how to ride a bike!.. I love this video because I feel you are teaching me with great detail to be just like one of your own employees as they are well explained here starting with the basics, ie: what the equipment is called and what it is used for. Rather than some other TH-camrs that just show you yanking a car up and down the deck! I'd like to handle customers cars (as if they were my own) with precision, accuracy and confidence, as many of today's cars are delicate, costly, and there are several techniques dealt with in different models to keep the accident free vehicles I'd be towing, damage free!.. You are a great teacher, as to why your Buisness has succeeded so well and thrived!.. So I am proud to call you my mentor!..and look forward to learning towing and recovery Techniques from you!!. I look forward and am excited to watching your other videos, and I'm sure there will be questions I have, that you can easily answer, with experience and great knowledge! Myself and alot of us new guys entering the industry are grateful and surprised you have time to do these lectures in parallel to running a successful hectic tow company buisness! Plus I can see your geniune to help someone by answering a personal msg if they have a question about the industry not covered in your videos.. Whereas some how-to videos on TH-cam are just about views and monetary value ,& unresponsive! Also many of us as viewers highly respect you for not being discouraged by any past, present, or future negatory comments from haters and no-it-alls that might do things a tad different in the industry working as only employees for other tow companies...Whats most important is the end result! Always keep in mind that they are upset about being scared to take the leap to be independant, and/or not working for an employer whom's fair like you mr.Smith!! Trust me..I know "first hand" and can safely assume this because I use to be one of them!!!! You know the old saying?? ""If you don't have any haters, you ain't doing something right"" Your friend and mentee Christopher 😃
Chris, thank you for your support. I wish you the best of luck!
Thanks Wayne this was a really great video. I couldn’t find anyone breaking things down really until I found your video. I’m going to watch all of your videos I’m sure. Lots of details here.
I am considering starting a towing business I am very practical and logical with angles and recovery ideas but this is helping learn the basics which is a necessity
The pool noddle, great idea.
Works like a charm, been using them for years.
I just purchased a rollback for personal use and these videos are great for us beginners, thanks.
Great to hear!
I just want to say Thanks for taking your time to create this video and to share your knowledge and experience as a Tow Truck driver with others. I just started to study to become a driver my self as well and im trying to research as much information as possible that way it will help me understand of how and what this industry is about , that way i can provide and excellent service out on the field when need it.. Yes there is many different ways, equipments and tactics out there but the more i learn, more comfortable i will feel. Please continue posting more video!!!
Juan, your perseverance and open mind will take you a long way. Don't ever lose the curiosity. I've been in this business for over 30 years and still learn something every day. Experience is your best teacher, please message me if you ever have any questions. More videos are on the way!
I would also suggest Ron Pratt’s channel to learn from, and plaza towing.
Thanks Wayne, please wear your PPE - gloves and glasses. Where you keep all the equipment without pulling a trailer behind you.
Very Articulate. First time viewer. Well done. Easy to follow. .
You very good professor for this business .. I trust you %100
This means a lot, thank you. We have many more videos on the way.
Great video Wayne, thanks for doing this.
Thanks for watching.
Do you have a video on that roll over bar?
The T-hook works great for machinery like skit steer loaders and tractors. They have inverted V-shaped sluts cut out in their frame and they are for T-hooks specifically. If you ever load a combine at the John Deere factory in East Moline, they won’t let you leave unless you have a 4 point securement with T-hooks.
Yah most people just don't know how to use them properly, you need to spin in over once you insert the T
Amazing honest demonestration
Where usually do you look for a towing truck to buy?
I would have loved to work with you..I like your mannerism your just a good ol boy..am 71 haven't operated a tow truck in 40 + years I like your teaching ways. Do you have a auto wheel lift training video
not the prettiest stuff but a good handful of stuff to do most tows or recovery. Put another snatch block and 100ft of chain in the side box and roll out. lol 😂 Be safe of there my tow family. ❤️ from A1 Towing Inc. NJ
White lithium spray cans are what I’ve found is best for the ratchets..
Noted.
Fluid film up in the salty north east. especially for winch cables
Mr Smith thank you
Show how to re rap your cable. Very important. Plus using dish soap or antifreeze to slide off a vehicle in park, with no keys
Hey Wayne great video. Thanks!
Thank you.
7/4/2019
Hi Wayne and a great 4th of July to you,
Sir, I'm not able to find your 2nd video?
I like the newly revised intro-vid. Thank you!
Hi Dan, thank you, I hope you had a great summer. We're still working on our equipment videos but in the meantime have recorded quite a bit of other content, all things towing and recovery. We look forward to releasing them soon!
Thank you so much , very informative
Glad it was helpful.
Informative video but please new and experienced drivers keep a great eye on your straps not trying to knock the poster but the majority of his straps are torn and should be removed from service they are all in my opinion unsafe since they are starting to tear. Also please do not keep,the clamps of your jump box clamped to the handle the box is always live and if for some reason the clamps fall off they will possibly touch and that can be bad sparks lead to fire when the truck has all kinds of grease and oil stains. Use the cops provided for the clamps or even better use a box that has a on/off switch
How would you approach an operator for an opportunity as a newbie? I’m watching these videos and trying to find out the basics.
Thank you so much for your perfect videos! Is there any apps show the right spot where to get the car hooked? My concern is doing the wrong spot and damage the car! Thank you
Wayne ! Excellent explanation great help .
Shahid, thank you so much for watching! We have shot a lot of great stuff over the past year and look forward to showing everyone.
Thank you Sir!
I'd love to work with a company like this
Thank you for your support. We love what we do.
Thank you Mr Wayne
What the price range 😊 a new tow truck driver start out with rollback. New or used
If it's a newer car .. t hooks are ok... If there's alot of rust... Don't use t hooks..
Great video thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
so much for part 2
On its way.
@@WayneSmithTowing it’s literally. 3 year old video hahahahaha
I had to use the jack handle as a " cheater pipe" ...... ..
....then I could not insert it back into the jack.
Huge problem!!!!!!!!
An HHR IS TOTAL
JUNK!!!!!!
Thenk you
Welcome!
do all tow truck make commission pay when towing a vehicle
Can u operate a wrecker service without a storage lot
Thank you
Thank you.
Need more videos Wayne
I agree! We've been very busy but have had the time to shoot over 15 more videos. We just released one of them! (th-cam.com/video/K_-g4esgVDk/w-d-xo.html) Thank you for staying tuned and let me know if you have any ideas on videos we could do.
Thanks good video👍
Thank you for your support.
Hey, I don't do towing but its my dream but what you believe the uses of the amber warning lights to be used?
Kevin Feliciano for the second car hanging off the back
Whens the next video?
Hi Joe, we just released another video (th-cam.com/video/K_-g4esgVDk/w-d-xo.html) and have more on the way. Thank you for staying tuned and please let me know if you have any ideas on videos we could do.
Extremely helpful video thank you
Thanks for the support, many more on the way.
I wish you or someone would elaborate more on the use of R hooks . I have never found a use for them . What am I missing .
Bobby Ratcliff they go in the T slots and to me there better then T hooks
Btw the flat part got toward the way your pulling
@@EO.studios Thanks Nicholas
Bobby Ratcliff Ive found them most useful on some of the older Chevy/Cadillacs from the 90's-early 2000's. Also better at distributing force across some of the flimser hook points in some newer cars. I haven't run into anything yet I wouldn't be able too with out, just another option
@@csandidle Thank you .
price this truck?
Do you need a cdl to drive one of these?
Not these these are medium duty
The average consumers vehicle may not be a BMWya or Mercedes..etc etc, but may be a nice vehicle to them would also appreciate if you use your noodle and use the pool noodle on the wire rope to protect their car from damage and the headache of a damage claim and their vehicle out of service and held up being in the body shop because you wouldn’t use a $1 pool noodle on all recoveries where the wire rope could possibly contact the cosmetics of the vehicle(s). Wouldn’t it make more sense to just use it no matter the brand or quality of the consumers vehicle?
Also OSHA would write you up for using frayed strap and straps with knots in them.
No usually the Mercedes or BMW is lower to the ground not all cars need that
I have never ever had to use a pool noddle on my cable, We have towed in some low vehicles and I've never even heard of using a pool noddle, We do however have strapped briddles that are great for cars where the bridle may rub, It really shouldn't if you have a good loading angel tho, And a lot of the low vehicles have tow hook inserts if you need to use winch them.
Where you from
THAT GUY ON A BICYCLE of consurvation their from Florence Kentucky. Not too far from me
Northern Kentucky area.
(Not fan of the T hook button)👍
I just got 20+ years of experience for free😎
I wouldn't say so, You learned basic equipment and their common uses.
Not gonna lie didn’t really know the name of the equipment but I use it everyday . Big help
Thank you, Daniel. Appreciate the support.
R hooks are good for toyota and most foreign pieces of junk
Anybody knows how much skates cost in US? here in my country it's unreal expensive
About $40 for a decent brand
Rollover stick lmao
Wire rope? Its called a winch cable.
Wire rope, not a winch cable
wire rope is the same as winch cable
when u order new for your winch the correct term in "wire rope"
Josh Long no it’s not
A cable and wire rope are not the same thing.