My father was forced into the iraq iran war as a tank gunner by the terroristic saddam regime, he has said a similar thing, he said once him and a friend decided they wanted to just laugh and so they just started laughing for a long while, other soldiers started to ask them if they have gone crazy, he said at one unfortunate battle that he looked from the sights of his t62 tank and just saw iraqi soldiers just cut open by the munitions, he said they were like cut open/fillet fish, my mom's brother is a firefighter here, he has got a face scar from a burst bus window that i believe his partner erroneously put out of fire
Yeah, i can understand that, anyone who take it hard seems doesn't really know how to ease the pressure in works to find something funny other than hear a comedian say a jokes, or watch funny movies
I dislike when people say "he is just a tow truck driver." I wish they would watch some of your videos, because you, and all tow truck drivers, have to be so much more. I am thankful there are the tow truck drivers to clean things up. Thank you.
I think it is impressive that Dad clearly respects his son’s skills and planning. He is there to help and make suggestions if he is asked. Beautiful teamwork.
I think they see each other as boss and employee but also father and son. Cause Ron doesn’t care about how long it takes but with any employee as long as it’s done care and careful he doesn’t care.
I don't know anyone that deals with stressful situations like this, that don't use some sort of dark humor. Doctors, nurses, firemen, they all have some way to release tension.
i agree, had surgery for an appendix removal. i was in and out and the one i remember most was a doctor telling a story about stitching his signature into a patient
Thank you for showing this one. Folks don’t realize how technical, dangerous, & the length of time it involves in handling a HAZMAT job. Coming from a retired fire department fire fighter this was an awesome educational video!
This is more than an exercise on how to right a Peterbilt and tanker. Ron has a impressive knowledge in recovery. He's a great teacher and respectful of his team, Law Enforcement and HAZ-MAT. He is very respectful of his dad. He is comfortable in his skin and I don't think he ever feels challenged by someone's opinion. Class act Ron as usual and God Bless.
@@jaysmith1408 That's true, depending on what else they haul. Many hazardous carriers are required to have 5 million. However after the insurance investigation they will likely cut the checks and drop them. Their rates will be so high they likely won't exist following, but who knows. Any recovery requiring railroads to cease operations are ultra expensive, that bill alone will likely be in the 10s of thousands depending on length of shutdown.
Fabulous TEAMWORK and communications with all concerned. As retired navy veteran, I thank you for showing the American flag! As a videographer for 42 years, my GoPro5 work isn't as good as yours Ron ... and your editing is superb. Like the comments you put in the video. God Bless you and your family and crew!
You have a hard working team Ron but it is clear that you and your father still have many skills to pass onto the rest of the team. Congratulations on another safe and successful recovery.
Ron sitting for hours and different scenarios for rigging going through his head. Happy to see you and dad on scene working together and you have it on tape for future viewing that’s so cool you’re truly blessed to have him in your life!!!
Ron thanks for all the life lessons that you have shared with us all. Thank you for letting your “light” shine. May God continue to bless you and keep you safe. I love how you give God the glory!
Wow! The post-recovery timelapse was poetic! The exodus of the incident vehicles and the various teams was powerful in conveying all the cooperation necessary. Then the train going through to symbolize "back in business" was moving. Thanks also for showing the box van support truck. It's an unsung hero of the fleet!
Ron, your crew's teamwork and discipline is phenomenal! I've hauled smoothbore chemical tankers for years; even had a few loads of similar fuel-based liquid. It was great to see Dad on scene. Occasionally you might want to remind viewers that you've been doing this work since your teens (25 +/- yrs).
I saw something similar but it was a safety training film where they imploded a tanker. It doesn't look like anything is happening until implodes, but when it does it happens quick. On a winery that I was building when they where installing these large stainless steal vats they accidentally imploded one of them. I forget exactly how it happened though. It was crushed beyond repair.
@@iamjackalope happens when they clean the insides with hot water or steam and then seal it off. As the inside cools, the pressure drops. If the tank was open to the air, this would just pull outside air into the tank, but in a sealed tank it creates a vacuum. Most tanks can handle a slight vacuum but once you get past the fail point, they implode in the blink of an eye.
I have never seen anybody, assess the situation as well as you do, also your command and control is superb, with your team, plus you take into account their safety as well as other people, also local authority, you are truly a one off, great work! From an ex fireman , retired. UK.
THANK YOU for the entire, LONG video. I thought it ended with the regular speed and was disappointed, but then you played the entire scene! How satisfying. Thank you, Mr. Pratt.
My word ,team work always pays off. A most compelling watch. Very professional, coordination superb. couldn't take my eyes of the screen. A big well done from your viewer in Edinburgh -Scotland.
Sir. I work in plastics, and must tell you - that linear low-density polyethylene plastic sheet under that fuel is dangerous. Cool, dry temperatures are perfect conditions for static discharge - the clothing those crew members are wearing, the dust from the ground, can create a static charge on the plastic sheeting. II would advise something like the Industrial Strength Pig Absorbent Mat Roll on Amazon to place under whatever you are using to catch the fuel, or have a truck that carries fill dirt and a shovel. Its a lot safer. Thank you for your hard work.
@@chrisunger8123 Actually, there were ground rods and lines in place. They may not have been visible on the video, but they were there. The regional HRT made certain of that. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt Att 35:50 on your vidya - its clearly visible with a red/brownish cord - going from the undercarriage of the tanker trough a ground rod. So - they where there. Stay safe and live free - blessings from Norway
I've gotta admit I love seeing this is the dangerous part or saying this is going to be tricky and then you just make it look so simple and go without a hitch it's brilliant!!!
Ron. Some of these vent valves have what’s called a rollover valve inside them. The intent is for a ball check valve to prevent leakage when the tank turns over. Just the thoughts of an old man.
@Debs Crokaert No, it is a ball check, They have springs on them to keep it closed when upright. When a trailer rolls the ball is already home on the seat and stops most, not all, leakage. When a vacuum is pulled the ball moves off the seat slightly which allows air to pass by it and the tank to be pumped. Atmospheric pressure must be figured into the dynamics of how they work. When pulling a vacuum on a tank like that, you already have around 14 pounds of pressure helping with the pumping depending on elevation above sea level.
@@neonhomer That would be the idea. The check valve allows air to enter, but doesn't allow liquid to exit. A check valve is a valve designed to allow flow in only one direction.
The pools are probably standard operating procedure (SOP) and likely are part of a hazmat "kit" made by a hazmat team or the fire company for readiness.
Another amazing recovery!! I always love how you, like many others that I know in the police, fire and medical departments, keep a light sense of humor about what you are doing while minding the seriousness of the job .
When you talk about joking around at a scene, it always reminds me of Fr. Mulcahey (spelling?) talking about the "jockularity" between the members of the 4077th during stressful situations on the old tv show MASH. Another excellent recovery by the Midwest Truck crew! As always, God bless and be safe!
Incredible. I need to show this to my 4th and 5th graders. So many lessons I can teach. Teamwork, communication, math, math, math, planning, paying attention, need I go on. I held my breath most of the time. Incredible and amazing. God bless you all and may He keep ALL of you safe.
Glad everyone is safe. Was worried that you had ended filming too early but glad I stayed till right to the end of video to see everything. Thank you from London U.K
I appreciate this cause i tend to laugh and make jokes when someone is stressed out or im in a situation thats stressful and ppl look at me weird for it
Looking at all of your videos, I feel like I’m taking an online course of heavy duty wrecker training to graduate from Ron Pratt certified heavy duty recovery training! I’m ready to go buy me a wrecker now and go make money lol !!! Dude you are da man, keep up the good work and be safe out there !
That moment when you started to level out and the whole unit rolled forward two feet 😱😱😱 gotta admit tho you do an amazing job Ron! Keep these videos comin
The world needs more people like you honestly, hard working, knowledgeable, professional, and kind. God bless and stay safe out there. Man, the more I watch this the more I don't know what this driver was thinking. He had all the room in the world to make that turn, why on earth did he cut it like that?
I love watching these. I have been to many overturned semi’s over the past 10 years in the fire service. Every time I love watching the recovery process.
Good morning to you Ron.....That was an incredible video on the recovery of the tanker....That was a most dangerous job I have seen you under take...A highly dangerous situation, with the load of highly volatile cargo that you had to deal with.....The lord was with you and your entire team at Midwest Trucking, also with the other personal working with you, to complete the situation.....Stay Safe, Healthy and have a quite Memorial Weekend .....Ben, Durham, NC.
The average person does not understand the dangers of hazardoes material transfer, I completely understand the joking but can also appreciate the amount of attention and pofessinalism of working with multiple site crews!
Greetings and Blessings again from Ohio .... I must say, one of the most instructive recoveries you have shared. I pray and trust others in your occupation pay close attention to your methods of operation. How amazingly well you 'plan your work, then wok your plan'. The way this entire pick and recovery was engineered brought about a 100% successful outcome. Awesome!! KUDOS on a job well done! I see no better way it could've been performed. Thank you again for sharing! Talk about a nail-biter! Stay safe and well.
Wish I was still current with my HAZWOPER certification, That would have been a great paying job at prevailing wage. Didn't envy you one bit though on that lift as no one was certain what the trailer was loaded with at first. The trailer looked more like the ones they haul liquid asphalt in.
The four digit code on the back in the red diamond is for diesel fuel and other flammable products, this includes polar solvents ( alcohols etc. ) You can find a reference guide app called ERG ( emergency response guide). It gives you all sorts of information on chemical classification and appropriate firefighting methods. Although I am a UK firefighter, we use the same guide as you do in the U.S. and Canada.
@@alexosborne5629 those are UN codes, worldwide. I haul alot of hazmat myself and have the proper training for first responders and emergency response.
@@alexosborne5629 I know what the hazmat placard says. What Dart is saying, which I agree with, is that's not the proper tanker to haul fuel in. It looks food grade worst case, or an asphalt tanker best case
I just went through confined space entry. It sure was an eye opener, as far as dealing with chemicals goes. There is definitely dangerous stuff traveling our roadways. You gotta know what your dealing with. Good job Mr Ron!
I love the fire fighters stacked up down the street during the transfer. They're in full turnout gear with Scott packs, and they're trained to (and most of them likely have) run into burning buildings, and even they're like "we'll let you fools take care of this one. We'll see if you need us!"
Interesting how Ron takes the lead. Multiple agencies involved and everyone looks to Ron. Well done sir! I realize this is Ron's perspective, but still...
it always helps for plenty of folks that work in such situations to have one kind of take charge and lead the way. helps them to figure out what they should be doin, and to get the job done right.
@Dimetime35c Yeah, except that, if the tank was only partially loaded with sufficient room for vapor, and it goes up, you're looking at a "poor man's FAE". And if THAT happens, even the SD card is toast. Or simply vaporized. Fuel rarely explodes like all the silly Hollywood exploding car scenes, but fuel tanker like that definitely has at least the potential to become a nasty and massively destructive thermobaric weapon. It's not necessarily all that likely, but possible. I dunno how many people know this, but when you haul a fuel tanker, one of the concerns is that the fuel is always sloshing around inside, and that generates plenty of vapor. The internal baffles and the venting help, but there's still lots of vapor. Especially after a rollover, and moreso if the vent is blocked or obstructed. On a side note, the sloshing around also makes tankers an interesting and somewhat unstable load to haul, although in my personal experience, a 53' dry van loaded with 55 gallon drums of petrochemical products is actually worse (hauled both of those things as trucker, many years ago).
@@RedneckCowboyFeller yes it would slosh around quite a bit but it's my understanding that tankers have baffles in them to keep the fluid from going all the way from the front to the back end. Is that correct?
Ron: Wow! You’ve done such a good with your cam-coverage of the incident and your Keister. Hehe. I feel really lucky as this was only my second video of yours! The feeling of being there with you was palpable. Bravo! I agree with several of the comments about what an Awesome job and your crew did. Yeah, I love your toy, err, uh, Truck (yeah that’s it, Truck!) too. Yes, humor is a ‘relief valve’ of completely acceptable and appropriate timing. My wife, a retired nursing supervisor with ER experience, the most stressful of the many hats she wore before and during her supervisory position, as she shared many times with me that the same need to use the relief valve that only humor, even dark humor, that saves and focuses the mind on the task at hand. Firecracker! LMAO! I am really enjoying your channel.
STRESSFUL !!!! I am probably as stressed watching, as you were doing the recovery. Even if I know you wouldn't have posted the video if something did go wrong. Just the knowledge that something could have happened. I still love watching your rigging techniques. You take care of your equipment as well as what you are moving.
33 minutes before anything (heavy) is even lifted. Even longer in "actual" time. Clearly, all about the preparation to be safe and efficient. Great to watch a crew working and communicating well.
Thanks for the fast-forward trailer at the end showing the wrap-up details of all that happens after the main work (righting the rig) is done but the remaining important work still happening. Scary that there are truck drivers who get themselves and their rig in such avoidable predicaments. Great video.. tks
Hazmat technician here! For anyone who doesn’t know much about our field, there’s a lot that goes into a situation like this. We would have to safely offload any fuel that is inside the tank, typically with a vac truck, and also do preventative measures like surrounding the area with dirt and boom in case of a spill, typically a jib like this can take up to 5 hours plus. This is the normal procedure that we do when it comes to any tanker wreck, no matter the material inside, but for certain materials there are certain protocols that we MUST take such as protective suits and other PPE. I have done really nasty stuff such as hydroflouric and hydrochlorich acid and let me tell you, spills like these require a lot of time, patience, and careful planning. As for a gasoline tanker situation like this, anyone who is not essential to the removal of the material will be asked to vacate the immediate area, just in case something does happen, and I hate to say it, but minimize casualties. There’s always a risk for something to happen, but 90 percent of the time these jobs go pretty smooth for the most part
Awesome job as always!!!! This would’ve been a great learning experience for Ethan but he definitely didn’t need to be there for this one as dangerous as this type of call is!!! God bless my brother.
Tanker yanker driver in Alaska and just want to say a huge thanks to all you tow/recovery truck operators. You all are a beautiful site to see when you show up. In this video, that tanker looks like a hot liquid asphalt oil tanker. Insulated to keep the oil hot(300-350 degrees F) so it doesn't set up solid. Can haul different products, like diesel fuel. 1993 is the placard for diesel fuel. These videos are awesome!!
An absolute Master Class, Sir Ron , on “How to do it” Great cooperation with all your colleagues and emergency personnel. Another, highly dangerous, job done.. Your humour, leadership and knowledge shine through. Well done to all at MidWest Trucks When I see a breakdown in the UK, I always say to my wife “ Should have got Ron Pratt here !!”, he’ll sort it.! Stay safe and best wishes Roy W Nantwich UK PS, I did like the speeded up “clean up “ bit at the end. Maybe more in the future?
3:12 *YES EVERYONE, WE JOKE ABOUT CRAZY THINGS IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS & EVEN AFTER SITUATIONS AS A FORM OF STRESS RELIEF, WE ARE NOT COLD HEARTED OR 100% CRAZY(JUST 90%, LOL)....GREAT JOB RON & ALL CREWS ON SCENE!!!*
Nice job - well done y'all - I really love to follow your prep and see the smooth way your team and you execute the lift. I have been the lucky truckdriver that over 30+ years of trucking never have had any accidents - even thou I drove over all of Europe. But I have witnessed a few nasty ones, mainly in Germany and in wintertime in Norway. They were usually caused by not paying attention - so pay attention out there. Thanks for your videos and great comments while working.
It's been a while since we've scene a good long multiple Heavy Recovery unit video. The easy winter we went threw has cut into your big crash videos it seems. As usual with you guys, "Team Work" prevails. Thanks for the video Ron. Btw, How about a Rodney update on how things are progressing with them, some time in the future.
OK, I just have to comment, Ron. This was incredibly awesome and thank you for taking me on a, nearly, 1 hour video! It was worth the watch, and, as always, well done! God Bless! :)
Thank you for sharing this job to the finish really wanted to watch that hard working lady towed home. Want to say how much I appreciate all you tow truck drivers all over the world. Working all hours, in unimaginable weather and various conditions. Driving across the US I've witnessed you hard at work, alot of time in dangerous traffic (motorists please slow down). Our family have used your assistance numerous times over the years with dependable, courteous service. Our heartfelt thanks, Bless you and yours stay safe.
Ron, thank you for sharing these videos. I really appreciate your professionalism and focus on safety. It’s obvious to see the excellent reputation and trust you have from the first responders. Unfortunately down here in Houston, the towing and recovery industry seems like a racket of vultures. Sorry to paint with a broad brush, but that’s my perception. It’s not uncommon to see the line of tow trucks cause more traffic issues than the minor 1 or 2 car accident requiring a tow. On another note, in the chemical transportation industry, we are taught that an empty tank full of fumes and oxygen is far more volatile than a full tank. The movies have lied to us🤣. God bless and continued protection for you, your family and business.
Good to see you’re dad again. My pop just died and my mom died in October of last year. My son died two Thanksgivings ago. He suffered with PTSD from his time in the Army. I miss all them dearly. God bless you all Ron. Stay safe and healthy.
I am so sorry for the huge losses you have had in your life so close together. I cannot imagine the loss of your son and how difficult that would be. Yes, I am grateful to still have my Dad and my Mom working together with me. Please know you are in my prayers and I offer my condolences. May God hold you close and help you continue on. God bless and thank you for watching.
Ron I thank you sir. It means a lot To see you took the time to respond. I find it strangely therapeutic in a sense to leave a message or two on channels that I know that they hold God near to them. God bless and stay safe and healthy.
I may not have the opportunity or time to respond to each comment, but be assured I read each one before allowing them to show on the channel. I appreciate my viewers. God bless.
That driver's career is over 😞 You vent the empty tank back into the full tank, creating a closed loop. That's how we do it in oil so we don't die of Hydrogen Sulfide poisoning.
@@JW...-oj5iw The rig rolled because the trailer wheels cut the corner and ran into the ditch, this caused the trailer to tip over and pulled the tractor with it. Mostly a miss judged turn on the driver's part and he wasn't watching his right side mirror.
@@nates831 That wouldn't have happened in the UK as our trucks have the steering wheel on the right side - it's not so surprising you so many accidents in the US!😂
7:18 Hi Dad! o/ :-) Stress: The confusion created when one's mine overrides one's body's desire to beat the living tar out of some jerk that desperately needs it. Our ARC nemesis seems to enjoy showing up at the darnedest locations. I gave a good chuckle when you said that you love that truck. :-) Love the boom cam. It gives an entirely different perspective on the situation. 56:42 Look! A choo-choo! lol Great job! Teamwork is the best work. Stay safe, stay healthy and God bless. :-)
Who's the ARC Nemesis? I'm new to this channel and I'm not sure if it's a who or what (like an acronym). I’ll thank whomever answers ahead of time, so, Thanks! :-)
Ron Pratt is like a day to day hero type of guy , where other's made mistakes , he comes and corrects them ! God bless you Ron and the rest team because without them this wouldn't be possible ! At the uprighting when i saw that truck bending like a spoon under those enormous forces i felt sorry for the owner , that chassis is no longer safe ...
"It can explode at any moment" - Ron stands next to it with his hand on it LOL. (Yes ik ik it was to check for popping, don't smite me it was a joke lol)
i mean touching it vs 100' probably wouldn't make much difference for that size tank if it were to properly explode, I'd rather not have a chance to see it coming lol.
Loved the video as always. It's fascinating to watch you work; I esp appreciate the notes you put in the video to explain what's going on. I kept seeing two of what looked like kiddie pools - what on earth are those for? Praying daily for safety for all of you, your workers & your trucks.
I always wondered why I'm so big on safety. I guess it's because I've spent half my life as a power lineman trusting things that you don't know are keeping you alive, until there not. 😂 It makes you a little ritualistic, If that makes sense.
However, Papa Pratt wasn't wearing a hard hat and he seemed to keep wandering into the "danger zone" when he really should have kept back. Just my observation.
@@curtiscox7105 I agree. He didn't follow direction from his son. and was frequently in the danger zone... ie., in the path of the back axle coming down when the tank was being uprighted.
Awesome video Ron, amazing team work as always, may i make a suggestion there is a towing company in So Cal California who watches you they have headsets for the team while doing a recovery such as this one have you considered that option verses yelling or trying to key up on the handheld units you currently use, stay healthy and safe and keep up the great work!!!
People who have never been in the fire service, EMS, PD or in your shoes do not realize how seeing horrible things so often can affect you. I have been out of the fire service for 14 years and was in for that many more. I still see many accidents so clearly, even to this day. Humor gets you through it. You are not making fun of anyone or anything in reality. You are just trying to ease your mind and, many times, your heart. Thank you all for the jobs you do!
As a firefighter from South Jersey I can confidently say that we joke on most calls to keep us from going completely crazy.
My father was forced into the iraq iran war as a tank gunner by the terroristic saddam regime, he has said a similar thing, he said once him and a friend decided they wanted to just laugh and so they just started laughing for a long while, other soldiers started to ask them if they have gone crazy, he said at one unfortunate battle that he looked from the sights of his t62 tank and just saw iraqi soldiers just cut open by the munitions, he said they were like cut open/fillet fish, my mom's brother is a firefighter here, he has got a face scar from a burst bus window that i believe his partner erroneously put out of fire
U have too I don't blame you
Yeah, i can understand that, anyone who take it hard seems doesn't really know how to ease the pressure in works to find something funny other than hear a comedian say a jokes, or watch funny movies
Fire department chronicles has a few good videos. Although I don't get the fire department lingo.
I agree we are the same way at the fire dept where I’m at in North Carolina
I dislike when people say "he is just a tow truck driver." I wish they would watch some of your videos, because you, and all tow truck drivers, have to be so much more. I am thankful there are the tow truck drivers to clean things up. Thank you.
I think it is impressive that Dad clearly respects his son’s skills and planning. He is there to help and make suggestions if he is asked. Beautiful teamwork.
Wish it was more like that in the world today
I think they see each other as boss and employee but also father and son. Cause Ron doesn’t care about how long it takes but with any employee as long as it’s done care and careful he doesn’t care.
lol rail truck backing up "Y'all need SOMEBODY to tell the story"
I am with you Ron, I would rather be laughing in a stressful situation , with my work mates. Rather than crying or dealing with whining.
I prefer to laugh at stressful situations it eases the tension in my opinion
Laughing at the scene is much better than crying at a funeral.
If it's people you know and work with a lot, it's better to joke with each other honestly.
actually i do the same it's stress relief.
anyone thats been working in situations like these know u need to cut the tension, i prefere humor too
The guys in the hi-rail were great. "There's gotta be somebody to tell the story"
Hi-rail guys got a lot of stories to tell because they see everything
LOL 😂
They had the easiest job lol
I don't know anyone that deals with stressful situations like this, that don't use some sort of dark humor. Doctors, nurses, firemen, they all have some way to release tension.
i agree, had surgery for an appendix removal. i was in and out and the one i remember most was a doctor telling a story about stitching his signature into a patient
It’s really great seeing all the different departments working together to get the job done as safely as possible. Great video.
Love your dads comment: "Stuck in the dirt? that's what winches are for!"
It'd make a good shirt too.
Lol
Thank you for showing this one. Folks don’t realize how technical, dangerous, & the length of time it involves in handling a HAZMAT job. Coming from a retired fire department fire fighter this was an awesome educational video!
This is more than an exercise on how to right a Peterbilt and tanker. Ron has a impressive knowledge in recovery. He's a great teacher and respectful of his team, Law Enforcement and HAZ-MAT. He is very respectful of his dad. He is comfortable in his skin and I don't think he ever feels challenged by someone's opinion. Class act Ron as usual and God Bless.
Tanker truck owner: So, how much is the recovery gonna cost me ?
Ron Pratt: Yes.
it's like a menu in a restaurant with no prices, if you got to ask you can't afford it.
That's the least of his worries. This incident will cost a fortune, and likely more than the business has insurance for.
Sapper Veteran Federal DOT requirements mandate million dollar liability, at least, per incident.
Tanker ruck owner: How much is this gonna cost me?
Ron Pratt: How many arms do you have?
@@jaysmith1408 That's true, depending on what else they haul. Many hazardous carriers are required to have 5 million. However after the insurance investigation they will likely cut the checks and drop them. Their rates will be so high they likely won't exist following, but who knows. Any recovery requiring railroads to cease operations are ultra expensive, that bill alone will likely be in the 10s of thousands depending on length of shutdown.
I enjoy watching a professional crew work with multiple units like you and your team does. Thank You and God Bless All !
Gerald Heitman God bless you too.
Yes
These guys and gals are second to none.
Fabulous TEAMWORK and communications with all concerned. As retired navy veteran, I thank you for showing the American flag! As a videographer for 42 years, my GoPro5 work isn't as good as yours Ron ... and your editing is superb. Like the comments you put in the video. God Bless you and your family and crew!
You have a hard working team Ron but it is clear that you and your father still have many skills to pass onto the rest of the team. Congratulations on another safe and successful recovery.
Ron sitting for hours and different scenarios for rigging going through his head. Happy to see you and dad on scene working together and you have it on tape for future viewing that’s so cool you’re truly blessed to have him in your life!!!
Ron thanks for all the life lessons that you have shared with us all. Thank you for letting your “light” shine. May God continue to bless you and keep you safe. I love how you give God the glory!
Wow! The post-recovery timelapse was poetic! The exodus of the incident vehicles and the various teams was powerful in conveying all the cooperation necessary. Then the train going through to symbolize "back in business" was moving. Thanks also for showing the box van support truck. It's an unsung hero of the fleet!
% agreed!
@@pnwRC. 100%
Ron, your crew's teamwork and discipline is phenomenal!
I've hauled smoothbore chemical tankers for years; even had a few loads of similar fuel-based liquid.
It was great to see Dad on scene.
Occasionally you might want to remind viewers that you've been doing this work since your teens (25 +/- yrs).
I remember seeing a rail car implode on Mythbusters, it was pretty amazing to see. From tank to flat can in 0.02 seconds.
I saw something similar but it was a safety training film where they imploded a tanker. It doesn't look like anything is happening until implodes, but when it does it happens quick.
On a winery that I was building when they where installing these large stainless steal vats they accidentally imploded one of them. I forget exactly how it happened though. It was crushed beyond repair.
@@iamjackalope happens when they clean the insides with hot water or steam and then seal it off. As the inside cools, the pressure drops. If the tank was open to the air, this would just pull outside air into the tank, but in a sealed tank it creates a vacuum. Most tanks can handle a slight vacuum but once you get past the fail point, they implode in the blink of an eye.
I have never seen anybody, assess the situation as well as you do, also your command and control is superb, with your team, plus you take into account their safety as well as other people, also local authority, you are truly a one off, great work! From an ex fireman , retired. UK.
THANK YOU for the entire, LONG video. I thought it ended with the regular speed and was disappointed, but then you played the entire scene! How satisfying. Thank you, Mr. Pratt.
My word ,team work always pays off. A most compelling watch. Very professional, coordination superb. couldn't take my eyes of the screen. A big well done from your viewer in Edinburgh -Scotland.
Sir. I work in plastics, and must tell you - that linear low-density polyethylene plastic sheet under that fuel is dangerous. Cool, dry temperatures are perfect conditions for static discharge - the clothing those crew members are wearing, the dust from the ground, can create a static charge on the plastic sheeting. II would advise something like the Industrial Strength Pig Absorbent Mat Roll on Amazon to place under whatever you are using to catch the fuel, or have a truck that carries fill dirt and a shovel. Its a lot safer. Thank you for your hard work.
Absolutely correct. Not a static discharge line anywhere.
Dang didn't know that. That's crazy
@@chrisunger8123 Actually, there were ground rods and lines in place. They may not have been visible on the video, but they were there. The regional HRT made certain of that. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt Att 35:50 on your vidya - its clearly visible with a red/brownish cord - going from the undercarriage of the tanker trough a ground rod. So - they where there.
Stay safe and live free - blessings from Norway
I've gotta admit I love seeing this is the dangerous part or saying this is going to be tricky and then you just make it look so simple and go without a hitch it's brilliant!!!
IMHO that was one of your best videos Ron. Very Interesting how you positioned your trucks for the uprighting.
I agree whole heartedly Bud. Well done job. It’s like he has done this once or twice 👍✌️
Ron. Some of these vent valves have what’s called a rollover valve inside them. The intent is for a ball check valve to prevent leakage when the tank turns over. Just the thoughts of an old man.
But if you're pulling a vacuum on the tank, wouldn't the ball be pulled into the open position to allow air in?
lloyd holt wait I’m lost now?
@Debs Crokaert No, it is a ball check, They have springs on them to keep it closed when upright. When a trailer rolls the ball is already home on the seat and stops most, not all, leakage. When a vacuum is pulled the ball moves off the seat slightly which allows air to pass by it and the tank to be pumped. Atmospheric pressure must be figured into the dynamics of how they work. When pulling a vacuum on a tank like that, you already have around 14 pounds of pressure helping with the pumping depending on elevation above sea level.
@@Rickimusic true but in the beginning there's too much weigh pressure from the liquid on the check valve to allow it to open.
@@neonhomer That would be the idea. The check valve allows air to enter, but doesn't allow liquid to exit. A check valve is a valve designed to allow flow in only one direction.
7:05 who was the lucky rookie who got sent to buy that lil pool
The pools are probably standard operating procedure (SOP) and likely are part of a hazmat "kit" made by a hazmat team or the fire company for readiness.
As someone who has worked on and around heavy equipment for 25 years , i have got to say you're a class act (bar none ), you are top shelf , 😎👍👏
Another amazing recovery!! I always love how you, like many others that I know in the police, fire and medical departments, keep a light sense of humor about what you are doing while minding the seriousness of the job .
These men are Missourians..the best most helpful people you will ever meet
I love watching your show, all the rest of the tow companies, do it for the money, you're there to help people as well, and I commend you for that.
When you talk about joking around at a scene, it always reminds me of Fr. Mulcahey (spelling?) talking about the "jockularity" between the members of the 4077th during stressful situations on the old tv show MASH. Another excellent recovery by the Midwest Truck crew! As always, God bless and be safe!
You spelt his name correctly sir!! 👍
I watch mash reruns and he's one of my favorites
Incredible. I need to show this to my 4th and 5th graders. So many lessons I can teach. Teamwork, communication, math, math, math, planning, paying attention, need I go on. I held my breath most of the time. Incredible and amazing. God bless you all and may He keep ALL of you safe.
and to grade 10 driver's ed students...... Make sure you keep your head where it needs to be while driving
Glad everyone is safe. Was worried that you had ended filming too early but glad I stayed till right to the end of video to see everything. Thank you from London U.K
I love all the “over 30” grunt and groans 😂
I think Ron's getting into the "over 50" grunts and groans!
@@timdouglass9831 The over 50 kind suck.
I appreciate this cause i tend to laugh and make jokes when someone is stressed out or im in a situation thats stressful and ppl look at me weird for it
Looking at all of your videos, I feel like I’m taking an online course of heavy duty wrecker training to graduate from Ron Pratt certified heavy duty recovery training! I’m ready to go buy me a wrecker now and go make money lol !!! Dude you are da man, keep up the good work and be safe out there !
Got to respect a guy like Ron. Showing respect and curiosity at every trun. And showing God's love at every chance 🙏
That moment when you started to level out and the whole unit rolled forward two feet 😱😱😱 gotta admit tho you do an amazing job Ron! Keep these videos comin
The world needs more people like you honestly, hard working, knowledgeable, professional, and kind. God bless and stay safe out there. Man, the more I watch this the more I don't know what this driver was thinking. He had all the room in the world to make that turn, why on earth did he cut it like that?
Ron. That boomcam in real time was brilliant. We could see all 4 trucks at the same time, superb 🇬🇧
Ron, an amazing job, in such dangerous circumstances. God bless you and your family and crew!
I love watching these. I have been to many overturned semi’s over the past 10 years in the fire service. Every time I love watching the recovery process.
Thank you Ron could have been a different kind of "Boom Truck"
It's laugh or cry in these situations. Laughter helps you keep focussed and get the job done.
Good morning to you Ron.....That was an incredible video on the recovery of the tanker....That was a most dangerous job I have seen you under take...A highly dangerous situation, with the load of highly volatile cargo that you had to deal with.....The lord was with you and your entire team at Midwest Trucking, also with the other personal working with you, to complete the situation.....Stay Safe, Healthy and have a quite Memorial Weekend .....Ben, Durham, NC.
I always enjoy seeing your Dad working on sites, and so awesome the knowledge and experience he brings
The average person does not understand the dangers of hazardoes material transfer, I completely understand the joking but can also appreciate the amount of attention and pofessinalism of working with multiple site crews!
Greetings and Blessings again from Ohio .... I must say, one of the most instructive recoveries you have shared. I pray and trust others in your occupation pay close attention to your methods of operation. How amazingly well you 'plan your work, then wok your plan'. The way this entire pick and recovery was engineered brought about a 100% successful outcome. Awesome!! KUDOS on a job well done! I see no better way it could've been performed. Thank you again for sharing! Talk about a nail-biter! Stay safe and well.
Be proud of you and your crew. You and your crew did a fantastic job on this extremely hazardous job be safe.
Wish I was still current with my HAZWOPER certification, That would have been a great paying job at prevailing wage. Didn't envy you one bit though on that lift as no one was certain what the trailer was loaded with at first. The trailer looked more like the ones they haul liquid asphalt in.
Or milk, looked food grade honestly
WOW! Have you ever "failed" with a lift?? I'm more & more impressed the more I watch!! God bless and stay safe! Have a quiet Memorial Day weekend.
You guys do amazing work. I don't even want to think of the capital expense you all have in those vehicles but they are so useful.
When I first saw the trailer I would have sworn it was carrying milk, Awesome Video Thanks for posting Ron
The four digit code on the back in the red diamond is for diesel fuel and other flammable products, this includes polar solvents ( alcohols etc. )
You can find a reference guide app called ERG ( emergency response guide). It gives you all sorts of information on chemical classification and appropriate firefighting methods. Although I am a UK firefighter, we use the same guide as you do in the U.S. and Canada.
@@alexosborne5629 those are UN codes, worldwide. I haul alot of hazmat myself and have the proper training for first responders and emergency response.
@@alexosborne5629 I know what the hazmat placard says. What Dart is saying, which I agree with, is that's not the proper tanker to haul fuel in. It looks food grade worst case, or an asphalt tanker best case
Love the speeded up videos, makes things more clear to me. Thanks.
I just went through confined space entry. It sure was an eye opener, as far as dealing with chemicals goes. There is definitely dangerous stuff traveling our roadways. You gotta know what your dealing with. Good job Mr Ron!
I love the fire fighters stacked up down the street during the transfer. They're in full turnout gear with Scott packs, and they're trained to (and most of them likely have) run into burning buildings, and even they're like "we'll let you fools take care of this one. We'll see if you need us!"
Interesting how Ron takes the lead. Multiple agencies involved and everyone looks to Ron. Well done sir!
I realize this is Ron's perspective, but still...
it always helps for plenty of folks that work in such situations to have one kind of take charge and lead the way. helps them to figure out what they should be doin, and to get the job done right.
"Might as well get my destruction on video".
Ron is so dedicated to his viewers.
@Dimetime35c Yeah, except that, if the tank was only partially loaded with sufficient room for vapor, and it goes up, you're looking at a "poor man's FAE". And if THAT happens, even the SD card is toast. Or simply vaporized. Fuel rarely explodes like all the silly Hollywood exploding car scenes, but fuel tanker like that definitely has at least the potential to become a nasty and massively destructive thermobaric weapon. It's not necessarily all that likely, but possible. I dunno how many people know this, but when you haul a fuel tanker, one of the concerns is that the fuel is always sloshing around inside, and that generates plenty of vapor. The internal baffles and the venting help, but there's still lots of vapor. Especially after a rollover, and moreso if the vent is blocked or obstructed. On a side note, the sloshing around also makes tankers an interesting and somewhat unstable load to haul, although in my personal experience, a 53' dry van loaded with 55 gallon drums of petrochemical products is actually worse (hauled both of those things as trucker, many years ago).
@@RedneckCowboyFeller yes it would slosh around quite a bit but it's my understanding that tankers have baffles in them to keep the fluid from going all the way from the front to the back end. Is that correct?
It is true that tankers have baffles in them but whatever is in the tank will still slosh around.
A job well done!! You do have a crew that knows what they're doing and works as a perfect team. You all are the greatest.
Ron: Wow! You’ve done such a good with your cam-coverage of the incident and your Keister. Hehe. I feel really lucky as this was only my second video of yours! The feeling of being there with you was palpable. Bravo!
I agree with several of the comments about what an Awesome job and your crew did. Yeah, I love your toy, err, uh, Truck (yeah that’s it, Truck!) too.
Yes, humor is a ‘relief valve’ of completely acceptable and appropriate timing. My wife, a retired nursing supervisor with ER experience, the most stressful of the many hats she wore before and during her supervisory position, as she shared many times with me that the same need to use the relief valve that only humor, even dark humor, that saves and focuses the mind on the task at hand. Firecracker! LMAO! I am really enjoying your channel.
one of favourite things about friday morning, coffee with Ron!
One of the coolest recovery’s I’ve watched 👍👍
STRESSFUL !!!! I am probably as stressed watching, as you were doing the recovery. Even if I know you wouldn't have posted the video if something did go wrong. Just the knowledge that something could have happened. I still love watching your rigging techniques. You take care of your equipment as well as what you are moving.
33 minutes before anything (heavy) is even lifted. Even longer in "actual" time. Clearly, all about the preparation to be safe and efficient.
Great to watch a crew working and communicating well.
WOW, what a greatly performed sensitive recovery, Ron !! AAA+++++++++++
Thanks for the fast-forward trailer at the end showing the wrap-up details of all that happens after the main work (righting the rig) is done but the remaining important work still happening.
Scary that there are truck drivers who get themselves and their rig in such avoidable predicaments.
Great video.. tks
Hopefully he/she has learnt their lesson.
@@gorillaau the driver of the tipped truck probably isn't a driver anymore. Probably put his carrier out of business too if a company driver
Hazmat technician here! For anyone who doesn’t know much about our field, there’s a lot that goes into a situation like this. We would have to safely offload any fuel that is inside the tank, typically with a vac truck, and also do preventative measures like surrounding the area with dirt and boom in case of a spill, typically a jib like this can take up to 5 hours plus. This is the normal procedure that we do when it comes to any tanker wreck, no matter the material inside, but for certain materials there are certain protocols that we MUST take such as protective suits and other PPE. I have done really nasty stuff such as hydroflouric and hydrochlorich acid and let me tell you, spills like these require a lot of time, patience, and careful planning. As for a gasoline tanker situation like this, anyone who is not essential to the removal of the material will be asked to vacate the immediate area, just in case something does happen, and I hate to say it, but minimize casualties. There’s always a risk for something to happen, but 90 percent of the time these jobs go pretty smooth for the most part
I held my breath pretty much the whole entire time. Nice job Ron and thank you for doing what you do!
Ron that was awesome. I admire how you work with people. The Godly way. God bless
Awesome job as always!!!! This would’ve been a great learning experience for Ethan but he definitely didn’t need to be there for this one as dangerous as this type of call is!!! God bless my brother.
Tanker yanker driver in Alaska and just want to say a huge thanks to all you tow/recovery truck operators. You all are a beautiful site to see when you show up. In this video, that tanker looks like a hot liquid asphalt oil tanker. Insulated to keep the oil hot(300-350 degrees F) so it doesn't set up solid. Can haul different products, like diesel fuel. 1993 is the placard for diesel fuel. These videos are awesome!!
An absolute Master Class, Sir Ron , on “How to do it” Great cooperation with all your colleagues and emergency personnel. Another, highly dangerous, job done..
Your humour, leadership and knowledge shine through. Well done to all at MidWest Trucks
When I see a breakdown in the UK, I always say to my wife “ Should have got Ron Pratt here !!”, he’ll sort it.!
Stay safe and best wishes
Roy W Nantwich UK
PS, I did like the speeded up “clean up “ bit at the end. Maybe more in the future?
3:12 *YES EVERYONE, WE JOKE ABOUT CRAZY THINGS IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS & EVEN AFTER SITUATIONS AS A FORM OF STRESS RELIEF, WE ARE NOT COLD HEARTED OR 100% CRAZY(JUST 90%, LOL)....GREAT JOB RON & ALL CREWS ON SCENE!!!*
sad that today we have to explain our self's so much or someone will get upset and go Karen on us
Moral of the story, keep insulated trailers on their feet. This one will need to be reskinned, thanks for sharing. Have a blessed Memorial weekend.
Can you tell me what he was hauling 1993 what is that.
Nice job - well done y'all - I really love to follow your prep and see the smooth way your team and you execute the lift. I have been the lucky truckdriver that over 30+ years of trucking never have had any accidents - even thou I drove over all of Europe. But I have witnessed a few nasty ones, mainly in Germany and in wintertime in Norway. They were usually caused by not paying attention - so pay attention out there. Thanks for your videos and great comments while working.
I had no idea how much work goes into situations like this. Well done.
It's been a while since we've scene a good long multiple Heavy Recovery unit video. The easy winter we went threw has cut into your big crash videos it seems. As usual with you guys, "Team Work" prevails. Thanks for the video Ron. Btw, How about a Rodney update on how things are progressing with them, some time in the future.
Safely and professionally done as always Ron!
OK, I just have to comment, Ron.
This was incredibly awesome and thank you for taking me on a, nearly, 1 hour video!
It was worth the watch, and, as always, well done!
God Bless! :)
Thank you for sharing this job to the finish really wanted to watch that hard working lady towed home. Want to say how much I appreciate all you tow truck drivers all over the world. Working all hours, in unimaginable weather and various conditions. Driving across the US I've witnessed you hard at work, alot of time in dangerous traffic (motorists please slow down). Our family have used your assistance numerous times over the years with dependable, courteous service. Our heartfelt thanks, Bless you and yours stay safe.
Ron, thank you for sharing these videos. I really appreciate your professionalism and focus on safety. It’s obvious to see the excellent reputation and trust you have from the first responders. Unfortunately down here in Houston, the towing and recovery industry seems like a racket of vultures. Sorry to paint with a broad brush, but that’s my perception. It’s not uncommon to see the line of tow trucks cause more traffic issues than the minor 1 or 2 car accident requiring a tow. On another note, in the chemical transportation industry, we are taught that an empty tank full of fumes and oxygen is far more volatile than a full tank. The movies have lied to us🤣. God bless and continued protection for you, your family and business.
A Catastrophic Event was Averted Thanks to the Very Careful Planning of this Recovery. Kudo’s. 👏
Good to see you’re dad again. My pop just died and my mom died in October of last year. My son died two Thanksgivings ago. He suffered with PTSD from his time in the Army. I miss all them dearly. God bless you all Ron. Stay safe and healthy.
I am so sorry for the huge losses you have had in your life so close together. I cannot imagine the loss of your son and how difficult that would be. Yes, I am grateful to still have my Dad and my Mom working together with me. Please know you are in my prayers and I offer my condolences. May God hold you close and help you continue on. God bless and thank you for watching.
Ron I thank you sir. It means a lot To see you took the time to respond. I find it strangely therapeutic in a sense to leave a message or two on channels that I know that they hold God near to them. God bless and stay safe and healthy.
I may not have the opportunity or time to respond to each comment, but be assured I read each one before allowing them to show on the channel. I appreciate my viewers. God bless.
Ron Pratt that’s part of what makes you’re channel so great. 👍🙏🏻
Any truck can roll over. Keep on trucking truckers we need you. And we need what you're hauling. God bless the truckers.
That driver's career is over 😞
You vent the empty tank back into the full tank, creating a closed loop. That's how we do it in oil so we don't die of Hydrogen Sulfide poisoning.
vapor recovery
Do it when pumping HCL
@@JW...-oj5iw The rig rolled because the trailer wheels cut the corner and ran into the ditch, this caused the trailer to tip over and pulled the tractor with it. Mostly a miss judged turn on the driver's part and he wasn't watching his right side mirror.
@@JW...-oj5iwCut the corner and dropped the trailer in the ditch.
@@nates831 That wouldn't have happened in the UK as our trucks have the steering wheel on the right side - it's not so surprising you so many accidents in the US!😂
7:18 Hi Dad! o/ :-)
Stress: The confusion created when one's mine overrides one's body's desire to beat the living tar out of some jerk that desperately needs it.
Our ARC nemesis seems to enjoy showing up at the darnedest locations.
I gave a good chuckle when you said that you love that truck. :-)
Love the boom cam. It gives an entirely different perspective on the situation.
56:42 Look! A choo-choo! lol
Great job! Teamwork is the best work. Stay safe, stay healthy and God bless. :-)
But noone played with the woo woo
That is definitely a nicer way of putting the stress definition than I’ve heard
Who's the ARC Nemesis? I'm new to this channel and I'm not sure if it's a who or what (like an acronym). I’ll thank whomever answers ahead of time, so, Thanks! :-)
@@philsergent1913 "ARC nemesis" are the power lines.
One of your best! And it was especially interesting to see the wrap-up at the end - how everything was tidied away. Thanks!
Ron Pratt is like a day to day hero type of guy , where other's made mistakes , he comes and corrects them ! God bless you Ron and the rest team because without them this wouldn't be possible ! At the uprighting when i saw that truck bending like a spoon under those enormous forces i felt sorry for the owner , that chassis is no longer safe ...
Thank you for this video Ron, as always it was great. Keep up the great work. 👍
Great job.... Enjoyed the time-lapse at the end.
Nice job! Dont apologize for having a sense of humor. God gave us that for a reason. God Bless you and yours.
When I see this kind of example of people working together, in friendliness & dedication, it gives me hope for this Country!
"It can explode at any moment" - Ron stands next to it with his hand on it LOL.
(Yes ik ik it was to check for popping, don't smite me it was a joke lol)
10 lashes with a wet noodle 😆
Ron actually made the same joke to the guy trying to pump the liquid into the other trailer. I knew what you were getting at though.
i mean touching it vs 100' probably wouldn't make much difference for that size tank if it were to properly explode, I'd rather not have a chance to see it coming lol.
@@thomasfletcher4765 noodle, .... or poodle?
It's moments like this I could do with a smoke.
Loved the video as always. It's fascinating to watch you work; I esp appreciate the notes you put in the video to explain what's going on.
I kept seeing two of what looked like kiddie pools - what on earth are those for?
Praying daily for safety for all of you, your workers & your trucks.
You guys have nerves of steel ! I was stressed just watching . Amazing !
Dang. That's some professionalism on display there.
I always wondered why I'm so big on safety.
I guess it's because I've spent half my life as a power lineman trusting things that you don't know are keeping you alive, until there not. 😂 It makes you a little ritualistic, If that makes sense.
However, Papa Pratt wasn't wearing a hard hat and he seemed to keep wandering into the "danger zone" when he really should have kept back. Just my observation.
@@curtiscox7105 I agree. He didn't follow direction from his son. and was frequently in the danger zone... ie., in the path of the back axle coming down when the tank was being uprighted.
Awesome video Ron, amazing team work as always, may i make a suggestion there is a towing company in So Cal California who watches you they have headsets for the team while doing a recovery such as this one have you considered that option verses yelling or trying to key up on the handheld units you currently use, stay healthy and safe and keep up the great work!!!
People who have never been in the fire service, EMS, PD or in your shoes do not realize how seeing horrible things so often can affect you. I have been out of the fire service for 14 years and was in for that many more. I still see many accidents so clearly, even to this day. Humor gets you through it. You are not making fun of anyone or anything in reality. You are just trying to ease your mind and, many times, your heart. Thank you all for the jobs you do!
Ron, It's great to so many departments coming together to accomplish a goal ! Great job all !!!