Movin' On Up ^^^ School Bus Tow ^ Training Mike in His Next Step ^^

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  • Опубликовано: 27 май 2021
  • Mike is Moving On Up... Got his Class A CDL permit, so now it's time to train him on the larger towing units. Mike is already good at towing and recovery and has an excellent gift for this, so moving on up shouldn't be difficult for him. Today we start with a simple school bus tow using our 2015 Peterbilt 337 with a Miller Industries Century 4024, 20 ton towing & recovery unit #10. Watch to see how he does. Please SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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  • @andreacrashe9894
    @andreacrashe9894 3 года назад +3

    MIKE.... CONGRATULATIONS.... you done GREAT :-) :-) :-)

  • @robertsabella7298
    @robertsabella7298 Месяц назад +1

    Ron, you are such a kind person.I have never seen you angry or upset at anyone.You have a great demeanor so teaching someone in a calm voice makes the student understand better than yelling at him or her.

  • @GaryAZwick
    @GaryAZwick 3 года назад +2

    Way to go Mike !!! Very good teacher !! Have Faith in yourself don't over think your test !!

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 3 года назад +23

    If Ron’s conducting on the job training, can you Imagine the Kindness he teaches his employees?👍

    • @ethanchen5477
      @ethanchen5477 3 года назад +2

      I would love to be able to be taught by Ron

  • @doelke9542
    @doelke9542 3 года назад +8

    Ron your coaching and encouraging speech really gives a positive influence

  • @messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550
    @messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550 3 года назад +55

    Mike is Making himself more useful/Versatile by always learning.

  • @gregorywise4383
    @gregorywise4383 3 года назад +57

    Grinding gears as you are learning a transmission is a right a of passage. when you have a trainer like you Ron it takes all of the added stress and lessens it because you let them do it and only correct when you have to. Job well done
    Mike.

    • @MikeBrown-ii3pt
      @MikeBrown-ii3pt 3 года назад +3

      You're obviously not a "super trucker" born with diesel in the veins and a shifter in the right hand! Well, I'm not either. I grew up around big trucks and I've been an owner operator for over 20 years. I still scrape a gear in my 13 speed now and then. When my trainees do it, I joke with them saying that it's ok since they're going to start making gears from rubber next year. Oh, I also can't hit every dock ever built in one shot yet lol!

    • @jaha3244
      @jaha3244 2 года назад

      @@MikeBrown-ii3pt نه

    • @rf200774
      @rf200774 2 года назад +2

      You know what they say, can't find em grind em 🤣

  • @timbowhite3215
    @timbowhite3215 3 года назад +1

    Good Morning My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff Of Midwest Trucking & I Am Still Praying For You & All

  • @irishmanphill
    @irishmanphill 3 года назад +8

    A BIG SHOUT OUT TO MIKE, GREAT JOB MAN,

  • @nbrowser
    @nbrowser 3 года назад +1

    Now this is how to train someone, nice calm and clear direction without sounding like the trainee is being ordered around. Ron, this style of teaching is so nice to see sir.

  • @EddieTruckingAdventures
    @EddieTruckingAdventures 3 года назад +36

    Well done Mike. You are learning from one of the best methods possible

  • @m.koehler7716
    @m.koehler7716 3 года назад +84

    Mikes training is like training for all of us. Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone!

  • @alfredgoerlich4201
    @alfredgoerlich4201 3 года назад +6

    Good Morning from Amherst, Ohio

  • @lucylu7389
    @lucylu7389 3 года назад +21

    I've always liked Mike. He's a friendly man and a very hard worker. I'd have stage fright doing something new in front of a camera. I hope it doesn't"t make him nervous.
    You are a patient, encouraging teacher. I knew you would be. You're a smart, kind man. Mike couldn't have a better teacher. God bless all of you.

  • @korvtm
    @korvtm 3 года назад +9

    Mike is a good hard working man,seems willing to learn,blessed with a good hard working teacher.Good combination,see a bright future for him.

  • @doelke9542
    @doelke9542 3 года назад +4

    Congrats Mike on the next step in your career .....

  • @blairarthur302
    @blairarthur302 3 года назад +65

    you have me trained so well I beeped the horn 3 times when backing up lololol,I know he's in the parking lot .He's gat a real good trainer with you.

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 3 года назад

      As a former CDL driver Farm boy and weekend warrior appreciate practicing safety.

    • @charlespowers7537
      @charlespowers7537 3 года назад

      Hahaha I "toot 3 times" when backing up the car now.😄

    • @tednobbe7854
      @tednobbe7854 3 года назад

      I thought the same, don’t forget the horn!

    • @TowMan127
      @TowMan127 3 года назад

      😂 beep beep beep

    • @lydiaanderson4247
      @lydiaanderson4247 3 года назад

      @blair
      how are you doing handsome

  • @ariedekker7350
    @ariedekker7350 3 года назад +6

    Training Mikke is a good thing!
    He is flexible and can think ahead.

  • @ihobbs101
    @ihobbs101 3 года назад +6

    So good to along for mike's training look for his passing

  • @Bobby-Love
    @Bobby-Love 3 года назад +45

    Mike's walking to back the truck all confident. He's like.... Ron you know I got this. He will become an excellent operator very quickly. He's always watching, looking and asking questions. Great video and training. Thx Ron and Mike.

    • @valerieott1700
      @valerieott1700 Год назад +1

      Mike is a good example of diligence, Faithfulness and attentiveness! What every leader looks for in a trainee!
      Ron has been guiding him but he is a lot of fun to watch develop because his humility has been his best asset!

  • @VasyVasy-oh7pc
    @VasyVasy-oh7pc 3 года назад +4

    Great job mike 👍

  • @jamesvallela1831
    @jamesvallela1831 3 года назад +4

    Happy to see the hardest working member of the team moving up

  • @larrywilliams8010
    @larrywilliams8010 3 года назад +143

    Mike demonstrated what happens when a good student has a good teacher. Well done to you both. And Mike, keep it up. Overcoming that millenial anti-theft device (manual trans) gets easier when you are on your own.

    • @dorothyford6616
      @dorothyford6616 3 года назад +5

      Larry W.🤣🤣🤣 So true!!! Ive seen some of my grandchildren in action!!

    • @timothygeiger437
      @timothygeiger437 3 года назад +3

      Yes, but even with 30 years experience, occasionally you can have a bad day😂😂lol

    • @Tom_Losh
      @Tom_Losh 3 года назад +8

      Work a manual transmission enough and you get "muscle memory" and don't even have to think about it. Just needs some more time under his belt.

    • @jaratt85
      @jaratt85 3 года назад +6

      nah that'd be a 3 on the tree.. A LOT of Japanese cars are manual transmissions and so are a lot of the European tuner cars like the 2.0T Audi/VW and Mini S/BMW etc. They know how to drive a stick but on the column throws them for a loop.. best anti-theft device now is an old school starter button.. they'd break the key before figuring out how that works.

    • @scruffy6151
      @scruffy6151 3 года назад +4

      Very true about overcoming the nervousness we have all been there.

  • @richardkessler
    @richardkessler 3 года назад +1

    Congrats to teacher and student.Ron you always explain why you do what you do for people like me who do not know your job or procedures. Mike is a hard worker and always a benefit to the company.

    • @lydiaanderson4247
      @lydiaanderson4247 3 года назад

      @richard
      ron is a very good teacher and a perfect one of course
      how are you doing

  • @brian12171
    @brian12171 3 года назад +6

    Mike, you did an awesome job. He also has the best teacher.
    Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless

  • @joescalise4653
    @joescalise4653 3 года назад +3

    Good job Mike you have a great teacher. 👍

  • @bennetts-revenge_2
    @bennetts-revenge_2 3 года назад +35

    Congratulations Mike on getting your class A CDL permit! Ron, love how patient you are with your training of your crew! God Bless and have a good day

  • @tedmann498
    @tedmann498 3 года назад +2

    Nice job he's a little nervous because the boss was there awesome driver

  • @matthewgreen9445
    @matthewgreen9445 3 года назад +5

    Be safe

  • @TheTsunamijuan
    @TheTsunamijuan 3 года назад +1

    A big congratulations to Mike on getting his permit.

  • @TheHarold2nd
    @TheHarold2nd 3 года назад +6

    Have enjoyed your channel and Mike has been a big part of my enjoyment. He is as hard a worker as I have ever seen. I so respect and enjoy you Ron I love that your a true professional that is always striving to better his industry. Keep up the good work.

  • @franceskoontz7027
    @franceskoontz7027 3 года назад +4

    I have enjoyed watching Mike’s confidence grow in each new video. Great teamwork!

  • @leslieloughnan1461
    @leslieloughnan1461 3 года назад +3

    Mike did an awesome job. We all learned something.

  • @dawnsdon6892
    @dawnsdon6892 3 года назад +5

    Congrats to Mike on getting CDL. He has bettered himself and the Midwest Truck family. I also gave 3 honks on backup and I remembered walk around. You're a great teacher Ron and Mike is one of your hardest workers. Keep the videos coming. God bless and be safe out there.

  • @Dan-uv5lw
    @Dan-uv5lw 3 года назад +44

    Mike is a good guy, Ron will guide him along in a good way.
    Good to see Mike advancing in his career and in the company.
    Hope to see Mike (with his own camera soon.
    Congrats Mike on your CDL and training, I know you will go far with Midwest.

    • @donheffernan5669
      @donheffernan5669 3 года назад

      K

    • @AndrewR2130
      @AndrewR2130 3 года назад

      The whole team to have cameras would be awesome to see daily lives of what its like to be a tow truck driver

  • @watermouse9296
    @watermouse9296 3 года назад +6

    Good job Mike - You're a RockStar!!

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 3 года назад +12

    Ron in the passenger seat--not used to that! Good video. Glad to see Mike advancing in the trade.

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa6690 3 года назад +1

    Mike you have what it takes to train people. You explain everything very good. I was a long hall truck driver and my instructor was like you people learn more. Thanks for making these video's enjoy them. God Bless everyone. 🇨🇦

  • @chrisduchardt5238
    @chrisduchardt5238 2 года назад

    We all grind gears! Even 20 year vets of driving miss one every now and then! Hang in there Mike! You got this!!

  • @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03
    @JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 3 года назад +5

    Always a good one to practice on is a school bus tow

  • @13bgunbunny46
    @13bgunbunny46 3 года назад +2

    Ron is one of the calmest instructors that I've ever seen. Thank you for another fine upload and God bless. :-)

  • @johnstevens4769
    @johnstevens4769 3 года назад +6

    Well done Mike, super job done, and a good teacher Ron, plenty of patients 🤓👍🙏 love the video's always, I'm from S. Wales in the UK. Stay safe and well everyone 🤓👍🙏

  • @thomasschanz7783
    @thomasschanz7783 3 года назад +6

    Good job Mike, just keep going and learning, don't put yourself down after grinding a gear or overlooking something that Ron then needs to address. Be confident because Ron has confidence in you!

  • @lockedin60
    @lockedin60 3 года назад +3

    Good Job Mike. Congratulations on getting your CDL!

    • @lydiaanderson4247
      @lydiaanderson4247 3 года назад

      a big congratulation going out to him
      how are you doing

  • @georgiapatriot4575
    @georgiapatriot4575 3 года назад +7

    I'm so excited for Mike! Learning from one of the best!

  • @suzanneroot6543
    @suzanneroot6543 3 года назад +3

    Good job Mike you have a good instructor Ron . I sure enjoy watching you all it helps pass time .

  • @jeffexley1004
    @jeffexley1004 3 года назад

    Great job teaching, and not making mike nervous about what he was doing, and having him think of all things on his own.good job mike..

  • @tommorris5969
    @tommorris5969 3 года назад +4

    Good job Mike keep it up you are learning from one of the best. Thanks Ron for all your videos. God Bless.

  • @Vic1943_
    @Vic1943_ 3 года назад +3

    good job Mike 👍 thanks ron for sharing blessings to you and your team stay safe out there 🙏

  • @clarehuyck5298
    @clarehuyck5298 9 месяцев назад

    Good job Mike, it was good to watch you work with the bigger truck. Ron is a good teacher.

  • @policeblue999
    @policeblue999 3 года назад +3

    Well done Mike!

  • @jonathanlanglois2742
    @jonathanlanglois2742 3 года назад +2

    It was quite warm all the way into Canada. The ground is already abnormally dry. It's a rather bad sign as far as forest fires go. It's going to be one busy season.

  • @25vrd48
    @25vrd48 3 года назад

    Mike will do great , he's already a great employee and doesn't mind to work . He was just nervous and on camera , job well done Ron . Great video

  • @irishmanphill
    @irishmanphill 3 года назад

    everytime i see mike he is busting his arse, he is one hell of a worker. always good to see a young lad that likes to work and bust his butt. keep going mike, work hard my friend it always pays off in the end.

  • @mandiwillson3595
    @mandiwillson3595 2 месяца назад

    I drive city buses and have often been curious about the towing process. I had no idea it was so involved. Thanks for the content, i learned something new today.

  • @flybyairplane3528
    @flybyairplane3528 3 года назад +6

    RON, HELLO Good morning, great to see mike has his CLASS A CDL permit, but you are also a great example for him to follow Nice tow! So I see you are getting strange weather too ! We here in NJ went to97^F a few times now in the 60s It will be raining daily except for MEMORIAL DAY ,,hoping you & family have a GREAT WEEKEND , God Bless you all, cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 3 года назад

      Who would’ve thought end of May I want to ask Missouri! upper 40s at night low 60s daytime and it’s too wet to get the rest of the crops in andPut hay up.

  • @fullers1966
    @fullers1966 3 года назад

    One thing I noticed about Mike he has an excellent attitude all the videos he's been to seems like a guy you would want as a friend

  • @TheFavess
    @TheFavess 3 года назад

    i like training people the same way you do. if i do everything and you watch you will never learn. sit back and let them do it, let them get stuck and then help them. best way to learn

  • @jelracer98
    @jelracer98 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Ron you seem like a great teacher and employer ,Just remember 3 blast of the air horm backing up

    • @mikeford675
      @mikeford675 3 года назад

      You don’t have to do that...

  • @timothygeiger437
    @timothygeiger437 3 года назад +1

    Honestly, I think Mike is one your hardest working employees. Not too many videos get by without Mike on the scene helping wherever he's needed! Of course everybody works hard in the videos.

  • @bradstubbings9871
    @bradstubbings9871 3 года назад

    He is really doing a great job. I love the door closing method of exiting at the back of the bus. That keeps the driver from missing a child in the back of the bus. Don't laugh at me for that one, my wife was a school bus driver for 30 years. On more than one occasion a child was still on the bus. She drove the 53 footer. The high school kids were known to hide on the bus.

  • @satan2133
    @satan2133 3 года назад +37

    I never had a trainer like Ron. Great job guy’s stay healthy and safe

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 3 года назад

    For better or worse, I think automatic transmissions are going to take over the heavy truck industry. The gear-grinding will become an artifact of history. Mike did a good job, hooking up that flat nose bus. He's a hard worker, willing, and alert.

  • @John-el3oq
    @John-el3oq 3 года назад +6

    In 6mos after mike gets his cdl, he’ll be driving like a seasoned pro...he’s off to a great start

  • @jimdevilbiss9125
    @jimdevilbiss9125 3 года назад

    Having taught for 50 years you are an excellent instructor. The old thing is tell me, show me, And then the one that always works let me do it myself with your back up. You did this extremely well. I was surprised to hear about double clutching. The first fire trucks I drove required it but haven’t done it in years. Not even on my 51 Dodge pick up truck restored.

  • @cfisupply
    @cfisupply 3 года назад +2

    I'm kinda jealous of Mike. I want some drive time with Ron!!! I'm planning on getting my CDL class A here shortly.

    • @lydiaanderson4247
      @lydiaanderson4247 3 года назад

      i hope all your plans come to past
      how are you doing hun

  • @twowaters9186
    @twowaters9186 3 года назад

    Could not ask for a better teacher... Amen.

  • @davidbreman2494
    @davidbreman2494 3 года назад

    Good job Ron your the man to teach Mike the right way an what the wrong way is running a big wrecker you have to remember safety comes #1 never get in a hurry always double check everything. Good job Ron & Mike

  • @badcompany227
    @badcompany227 3 года назад +1

    Keep up the awesome work Mike. I know how nervous you were. And Ron 10/10 on improving your employees.

  • @loosemoose9799
    @loosemoose9799 3 года назад

    Mike did a fine job and Ron is the Master Teacher. It would be a pleasure to work for and with Ron.

  • @margee0227
    @margee0227 3 года назад

    Ron: A good teacher like you, never yells. I like how you give options, and examples, instead of commands. Your attitude toward your student is excellent. Mike: Good job.

  • @giodurocher7553
    @giodurocher7553 3 года назад +6

    Go mike

  • @TimsBitsnPieces
    @TimsBitsnPieces 3 года назад +2

    It's great to see someone giving clear concise training. A great team and it shows that Mike learns a lot from you. I was taught how to drive with and without the clutch back when I was in the Royal Australian Navy as a firefighter in the '80s and we had a 3 month driving course they taught us lots of tricks and great life lessons, at the end of the day practice makes the difference.

  • @JeffBreyer
    @JeffBreyer 3 года назад +1

    Ron is much like my dad was when he was training me to drive a truck. Wanted me to make all the decisions on what i was doing but always there to lend a hand if i was going wrong.

  • @IamPaulTaylor
    @IamPaulTaylor 2 месяца назад

    Watching your videos makes me proud! I’ve followed you for years and now I’m a wrecker driver.
    I respect the job and most certainly I respect you.
    Stay safe and let’s hook 🪝 n’ book driver ✊🏾✊🏾

  • @thomasdesmond2248
    @thomasdesmond2248 3 года назад +3

    Great job Mike. God bless

  • @mr.bluegrass9723
    @mr.bluegrass9723 3 года назад +7

    mike is a valuable employee, you should fill llucky to have him on board . please tell him that he did an excellent job.

  • @reedcreek24
    @reedcreek24 3 года назад +4

    2:49 backing the bus you did not toot the horn three times lol

  • @litz13
    @litz13 3 года назад +5

    The State of Georgia thanks the Scott City Schools for their business .... :-)
    Blue Bird makes a great bus

    • @acemobile9806
      @acemobile9806 3 года назад

      Light years ahead of those Thomas/Freightliner abominations. Electrical system on those is straight from the devil himself! And IC, we won't even go there 😆

  • @starlawilson4103
    @starlawilson4103 3 года назад +55

    Nice to see Mike doing such a great job and moving on up. You're a good patient teacher.

    • @jamesalinio5277
      @jamesalinio5277 3 года назад +9

      Great day for Mike to get some extra training time, get him certified so you can get some extra time home, God bless be safe and watch out for motorcyclists

  • @russellkitson4518
    @russellkitson4518 3 года назад +1

    Not being familiar with large vehicles I was expecting an airline hook up to release the bus brakes but obviously they have a different system. Great video again.

  • @arnoldreite1843
    @arnoldreite1843 3 года назад

    I enjoy the fact that u take the time to train on the job and try to nurture all of ur employees great job and keep em coming

  • @Bubbarain717
    @Bubbarain717 3 года назад +3

    Great job Mike. Keep up the great work!
    And great job Ron for being a great teacher!
    Be safe out there and have a blessed Memorial Day!

  • @galgalanti1081
    @galgalanti1081 3 года назад +6

    Good

  • @carlscribner
    @carlscribner 3 года назад +10

    Back up alarm is real quiet on the 20 ton :)

  • @65adventures63
    @65adventures63 3 года назад

    Great job Mike, nice to see you moving on up. 👍

  • @stellarproductions8888
    @stellarproductions8888 3 года назад

    WOW, times must be really changing, cause when I was in school, there was only one stop sign on the buses, and there was also no such thing as stem teaching. I think if you don't have kids going to school, your going to be very confused like me, cause your not in the know of how things are done anymore with schools. I was very happy with Mike's skills and attention to detail on his first heavy tow, I thought he did great. Thank you to you as well Ron, for being such a great teacher!

  • @samuelspencer9194
    @samuelspencer9194 3 года назад +1

    Nice to see you passing on the tricks of the trade have a great day and be safe

  • @stephenroberts4895
    @stephenroberts4895 3 года назад

    Kudos to Mike for taking the next step upwards!
    PS. With a bit of practice, he'll get to floating gears like butter.

  • @terrik38
    @terrik38 3 года назад +2

    I like Mike ,he seems like a really good worker great job Mike ! 👍👍👍👍👍 👏

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 3 года назад +1

    THAT was fantastic!! I have seen Mike on several jobs and it looks like you two are working from the same brain. Outstanding teamwork!! I felt sure he would be great here. He has been watching the master and Mike learns VERY well. It is a joy to see people work this well together!! Thanks for taking me along, I really enjoyed this trip. You are training a real fine operator there, he is becoming more and more of an asset!! Best to you all. God Bless!!

  • @Willexx-ys9jp
    @Willexx-ys9jp 3 года назад +1

    Ron you are an inspiration, I myself am a heavy recovery operator in Ohio. The way you trained this guy is awesome. Training is so important and people overlook it all the time. Keep up the good work and God bless!! Love the tater too!!

  • @cowboyupnow63
    @cowboyupnow63 3 года назад +2

    Mike made the bear fall over with his driving.lol have a great weekend everyone.

    • @chris76-01
      @chris76-01 3 года назад +1

      The bear acts like a stability control monitor. If he falls over, it means you steered too sharp or stopped too hard. Lol.

  • @barrymiller4632
    @barrymiller4632 3 года назад +11

    Yea float the gears don’t wear out the clutch

  • @thomasfletcher4765
    @thomasfletcher4765 3 года назад

    Good job Mikey , soon you will be able to do that without stopping to think what's next to do , you have an awesome teacher .

  • @kevingordon7426
    @kevingordon7426 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations Mike.

  • @looniebinn
    @looniebinn 3 года назад

    Teaching him what to do is almost as important as teaching why it needs done that way. He's lucky to have such a good and thorough teacher! :D

  • @krisshutler
    @krisshutler 3 года назад

    Been watching your videos for a while. I like Mike. He's not cocky when being taught

  • @PatrickJDaley
    @PatrickJDaley 3 года назад +2

    I remember my first time hooking up! Mike did a great job except with the shifting! But that is typical with beginers, I am sure he will improve quickly! He will make a fine towing and recovery driver. You are a good teacher Ron! I too was taught that the clutch is for starting and stopping!! OR to engage the pto.
    Thanks for another bus tow! I dont miss the transit busses! But I guess thats done with a landoll now days.

  • @timidema6374
    @timidema6374 3 года назад

    Way to go Mike you win a gold badge. He did that like in his sleep.