CODE 3 CALL!!! PICKUP VS SEMI!!! A LITTLE OVER THE TOP...

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2020
  • Code 3 response video!!! Pickup truck in the median and semi jack-knifed in the barrier cables. How will we untangle this mess. I wasn't sure I was going to get this video done for this week. OUR NEW GRANDCHILD MADE HIS ENTRY INTO THE WORLD THIS WEEK!!! We are so Blessed and want to thank everyone for the prayers, thoughts, and well wishes. It has been an emotional rollercoaster of a week, but our daughter, grandson, and son-in-law are all safe and healthy. That's all we can ask for............ Thanks for watching and God bless.
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  • @rccook67
    @rccook67 2 месяца назад +23

    I’ve never seen a tow truck make so much noise all at once. Love it

    • @J19_vlogger74
      @J19_vlogger74 2 месяца назад +3

      That caught me off guard too. Here in the state of KY, I've only ever seen air horns on a Wrecker, and those seem to be rarely used outside of parades.

    • @legendary6790
      @legendary6790 Месяц назад +4

      @@J19_vlogger74 Missouri has a unique law on tow trucks that if they are employed by a public department or if they are responding to an emergency (which Ron is here as requested by the Scotts City PD), tow trucks can use red and blue emergency lights to expedite the arrival to help clear traffic better. If they do use the emergency lights, they are required by law to use a siren for safety, but only can use the lights and siren while responding to these emergency calls. Ron said in a more recent video, red and blues when responding and at the scene, but ambers when leaving.
      Its honestly a unique law that almost no other states have. Here in Virginia, you would catch a felony charge of police impersonation if you tried this. I do like the concept of responding code to high-risk accidents that need to be cleared asap for safety purposes, but other than that I don't see a reason for tow trucks to have the police/fire equipment as they are not actual first responders and this could be seen as easily abused.

  • @stumpofwood
    @stumpofwood 6 месяцев назад +28

    if the heavy rescue show on TV aired this instead of what they normally do.... I would never stop watching. Love it. I spend some time on the road and this is normally a blip in my day as I pass by, interesting and my respect for you recovery guys has gone up. Much love, stay safe!

  • @AjB__
    @AjB__ 3 года назад +243

    I love how Ron educates his drivers and operators in the field. He never gets angry or discouraged he knows it's all a learning experience for them and that teaching them to do things the right way is the best thing for his business. Great work as always Ron!

    • @stevebarde8766
      @stevebarde8766 9 месяцев назад +6

      As well as the one time that I saw a video of Ron pulling a truck (cab & trailer) out of mud, he asked if anyone out there could think of a more proficient way to clear the mess ... Since I do not do anything close to what Ron Pratt does, and actually I like watching these videos, and learn how it gets done, I have no suggestions

  • @wthorpe420
    @wthorpe420 3 года назад +9

    Great boss, not loosing patients with the guy learning. Your a good teacher

  • @zachashcraft6243
    @zachashcraft6243 3 года назад +262

    I remember watching “highway through hell” as a kid, and found your channel about a year ago. It’s amazing the amount of drama that goes into that show. Thank you for creating some amazing real content without the dramatic violins.

    • @damonabets3779
      @damonabets3779 3 года назад +8

      Z all around Farmer "without dramatic violins" lolololololollololollolololololol!

    • @marcuskarlsson8995
      @marcuskarlsson8995 3 года назад +10

      I remember watching that from time to time, all i remember is that almost every five seconds there was talk about how dangerous it was, the speeches about the line snapping still haunt me in my dreams

    • @vestinalangford9711
      @vestinalangford9711 3 года назад

      Thank you finally so on watches the show I watch

    • @sorryeh7
      @sorryeh7 2 года назад +3

      And it isn't nearly as bad as some of those other "reality" tv shows lol

    • @bertgrau3934
      @bertgrau3934 Год назад +2

      Zach,
      I agree Highway Through Hell, was way overly dramatic. I watched that a few times. I kept thinking, ok it's dangerous, your supposed to be professionals, act like it.
      This gentleman knows the dangers, and operates accordingly. Acts like the professional he is, gets the job done . End of story. Without all the drama.

  • @teaches2010
    @teaches2010 3 года назад +239

    You know you are well thought of when the sheriff addresses you by your first name. Then proceeds to direct traffic for you!!❤❤

    • @neonhomer
      @neonhomer 3 года назад +17

      And then helps direct the Western Star back...

    • @traincain1128
      @traincain1128 3 года назад +12

      I thought the sheriff called him sunshine 🌞 lol

    • @slugger449
      @slugger449 3 года назад +19

      Well Ron has also mentioned that the emergency services do a lot of co-op training together, so that explains why a lot of them know each other's names. Still you are right, Ron is a good professional.

    • @davidwooden4175
      @davidwooden4175 3 года назад +14

      It also helps that where he lives and works is not densely populated, and his family has been operating in the area for at least 2 generations now.

    • @chrisdahl864
      @chrisdahl864 3 года назад +2

      @@traincain1128 well, he is!!!

  • @chris.vernon8407
    @chris.vernon8407 3 года назад +67

    This was so difficult to watch. Thank you Ron and your guys for all that you did. She was my baby and gone in a split instant.

    • @RonPratt
      @RonPratt  3 года назад +39

      At least you, nor the other party was seriously injured. Things can be replaced. People can't. Hope your leg is healing well. Many Blessings and prayers to you and the wife. God bless.

    • @JOHNJCLARK
      @JOHNJCLARK 5 месяцев назад +6

      How are you doing sir? Where you able to obtain another truck?

    • @rogerdavies6226
      @rogerdavies6226 3 месяца назад +3

      it shore don't take much, just glad you got out relatively ok, except your heart
      If money can fix it, it aint a problem, Hope your insurance covers your down time

    • @DeanFWolff
      @DeanFWolff 2 месяца назад +3

      My heart's going out to you. Those semi tractors cost a lot of money. I imagine that you hadn't had that tractor for very long. Hitting a slick spot out on the highway or having someone who is clueless about the big rigs and gets too close, either out of ignorance or even trying to be aggressive or funny can destroy that tractor, trailer, and your load in an instant. You guys have a very stressful job. My hat's off to you.

    • @afmoney161
      @afmoney161 22 дня назад +1

      Can replace a truck, can't replace your life or anyone else's on the road that morning. Glad you lived to comment.

  • @Skinnyboy297
    @Skinnyboy297 3 года назад +80

    I like how even in a dangerous situation you are calm, even more impressive is how you were able to keep a level head working and helping David. Poor guy looked terrified. I wish others could lead like you do. Hats off to you good sir.

  • @Lightninghound
    @Lightninghound 3 года назад +77

    Every time I watch this videos, im amazed by just how well organized everything appears to be.

    • @loosemoose9799
      @loosemoose9799 3 года назад +9

      Ron's videos are not only interesting and entertaining, they are also very informative.

    • @mikemorris5730
      @mikemorris5730 3 года назад +3

      If I were a math or physics teacher. I'd use them for examples of geometry (force directed in a certain direction).
      Something my father used to say: Math rules the universe. Physics is applied Math. Engineering is applied Physics.
      The recovery industry (and several others) does engineering in the field and on the fly - and Ron teaches his employees as he does it.

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 3 года назад +2

      @@mikemorris5730 Yes, you look at these videos and see vectors. Two lines pulling in two directions, will pull the object in a direction that is somewhere in between them.

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md 3 года назад +513

    You need to ask Santa for some wireless headsets so you don’t have to yell to each other. 😂

    • @AustinSlacker
      @AustinSlacker 3 года назад +77

      He's played that game before kinda. Fact is; old school analog methods are still effective, and considerably cheaper. So many things go wrong with coms; especially in the high noise environment these guys operate in. Ron seems to run a pretty efficient shop. His guys are observant, responsive, professional and for the most part, know exactly what they're doing without Ron. Ron's the guy who's responsible for the big picture, so his guys follow his lead. But most the time Ron's just shouting something these guys already know to do, or is among a small list of options they were going to do anyway. They don't need to hear every word; they can easily interpret garbled shouts and pantomime and go 'oh, yeah he wants me there and to do this; Got it boss'

    • @KevinBenecke
      @KevinBenecke 3 года назад +15

      That's just his OCD in high gear.

    • @kittty2005
      @kittty2005 3 года назад +28

      @@KevinBenecke I agree with rob, but also he is directing a video and keeping the subs engaged and teaching others how a professional towing company operates, because no matter the reason for so many commands the most important thing is that everyone is on the same page, it promotes safety, efficiency, and cool heads.

    • @kenjones1547
      @kenjones1547 3 года назад +5

      Total agree

    • @LegendaryRadioJock
      @LegendaryRadioJock 3 года назад +11

      @@KevinBenecke Pfft... Ron doesn't strike me as having OCD.

  • @danielkeirsteadsr6939
    @danielkeirsteadsr6939 3 года назад +3

    Nothing like a brand new baby to make you happy even while you're out the working your ass off.

  • @oscaro8081
    @oscaro8081 3 года назад +7

    Who here turns 5 yrs old everytime Mr Pratt turns on the Q...........

  • @BrickfordCityFire
    @BrickfordCityFire 3 года назад +276

    This was a cool response. I would imagine that someone hearing that Q would be shocked to see it on a tow truck rather than a fire truck haha.

    • @kd5nrh
      @kd5nrh 3 года назад +20

      From the front it kinda looks like one of Fort Worth Fire Department's trucks. Got to say, their white with blue Scotchlite trim color scheme is extremely visible and looks really sharp.

    • @BenchTheKench69
      @BenchTheKench69 3 года назад +8

      same tools minus the water

    • @vestinalangford9711
      @vestinalangford9711 3 года назад +4

      And he has police sirens I want to know how anoyin that siren will get

    • @mackattackgameingawesome3666
      @mackattackgameingawesome3666 3 года назад +1

      Well you see even Ambulances can have the Q siren

    • @jw393
      @jw393 2 года назад

      @@vestinalangford9711 in my opinion 5 minutes. Police cars are not as bad AND depending on the call you can be going fast enough to hardly notice In a police car. At 160 I couldn't hear it. 0

  • @timmybob4871
    @timmybob4871 3 года назад +132

    Man, I could almost hear Tom thinking, "I'm too old for this shit!". 😂

  • @cricketking_zmob1327
    @cricketking_zmob1327 2 года назад +31

    I just wanted to say that NEVER in a million years would I have thought I'd be watching towing videos, but yall are soooo frigging impressive! I'm captivated by them! Your professionalism and respect to/with the fire,police and ambulance personnel is spot on! I'm also impressed with the relationship you have with your employees! You're just a wonderful person to watch in general hunny! Thank you on behalf of all of those who work with you! Stay safe and keep up the amazing content! God bless! XOXO 💜 💜 💜

  • @karenlingefelt627
    @karenlingefelt627 3 года назад +29

    I use to ride with my dad & i have seen first hand how people cut these big rigs off there is no way you can stop these trucks on a dime i pray for these drivers every day God bless these rescue guys & all police involved Amen

    • @carlinbrumback8931
      @carlinbrumback8931 2 года назад +2

      Thanks Karen

    • @pt324157
      @pt324157 2 года назад +2

      And more so if your like me and pull heavy haul quite frequently 150,000 lbs or more usually it takes even longer to stop we don't do fender benders u cut me off and then need to slam on the brakes for some reason then I very likely won't be able to stop ill aim for the ditch but if I hit u you will very likely be sirously hurt or worse

  • @fredpeterson1030
    @fredpeterson1030 3 года назад +86

    Hay Ron congratulations on your Grandson and future employee.

    • @genedameier8746
      @genedameier8746 3 года назад +10

      His first toy will be a toy tow truck. Maybe even a stuffed toy tow truck.

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 3 года назад +6

      Just when you think you are done with changing nappies, (diapers?) along comes a grandchild. Lol. Enjoy the experience, Ron.

    • @gregjeffcoat4258
      @gregjeffcoat4258 3 года назад +1

      Future boss.🌞

    • @jamesdarcy3902
      @jamesdarcy3902 Месяц назад

      Ethan will direct his training if grandson enters this line of work........

  • @TruckingWithClint
    @TruckingWithClint 3 года назад +116

    Ron, the way you help direct your guys in a equality way is amazing, I wish more bosses were as calm and collected and on the same level as the people you are in charge of. You sir are one heck of a boss and team player for sure. My hat is off to you sir

    • @ronniejones8508
      @ronniejones8508 3 года назад +2

      Man, i totally agree with you. Definitely the way a boss talks and work with his or her employees, makes a big difference. Be safe bro

    • @JenSwarbrick1966
      @JenSwarbrick1966 3 года назад +6

      That's something I noticed too. I like the way he was teaching "the young buck" (I don't know his name ... Dave, maybe?) ... he didn't treat him with disdain and was willing to teach him directly and calmly.
      That's a good boss right there.

    • @cricketking_zmob1327
      @cricketking_zmob1327 2 года назад +1

      Ikr! 😍 👏👏👏👏👏👏💜💜💜

    • @ralphlaureano4608
      @ralphlaureano4608 2 года назад +2

      You're definitely a terrific boss ron, you treat your workers as equals

    • @aaronmason295
      @aaronmason295 10 месяцев назад

      Agreed mad respect to ron and his team

  • @TheHairyGhost
    @TheHairyGhost 3 года назад +40

    I’d work for somebody like you in an instant. You trust your employees and encourage them
    to learn new things about the trade. I’m a log hauler and big trucks are my passion. I’d love to work for an outfit like yours someday. Watching your content encourages me to always do the next right thing, so that I can grow in this industry and strive to be a professional like yourself. Thanks for the entertainment. Keep em coming.

  • @Brian-il3wj
    @Brian-il3wj 3 года назад +57

    I appreciate the constant focus on the safety of the crew and the entire scene. Angling the tator as a blocker, despite it being the pride of the fleet, shows that safety of the crew is truly the #1 priority. A lot of companies do not operate this way.

  • @barnabus1976
    @barnabus1976 3 года назад +69

    As usual, he makes it look easy. I guess we don't see the hours of work that goes into planning the move and the hours of work needed to git-er-done.
    Congrats on a smooth operation

    • @jays106
      @jays106 3 года назад +6

      it comes with experience some jobs he can get in and grab it drag it back and hook up and go others are far more involved.

    • @ellenl.5581
      @ellenl.5581 3 года назад +2

      The clean up. I have seen some dirty trucks. Clean up goes with organization. and attitude.

  • @gsettlemyre
    @gsettlemyre 3 года назад +25

    Love the sound of a Federal Q siren winding up, after almost 35 months of being retired from the Fire/EMS service (32 years), forgot what it sounds like from the cab of a vehicle. My youngest cat was sitting beside me on my chair, when you first wound it up it spooked him pretty good, and the volume wasn’t up that loud...nice recovery!

  • @jonesc.gaming2335
    @jonesc.gaming2335 3 года назад +16

    It’s cool seeing Ron teaching him how to bring the truck up, and teaching him that “things are going to snap and pop” reminds me of when my dad taught me how to tow.

  • @jerryupp239
    @jerryupp239 2 года назад +3

    Your tow truck is the very first one I've ever seen or heard of having a siren set-up equipped

  • @laurenjones741
    @laurenjones741 3 года назад +47

    My 10 year old special needs son watches your new video every Friday. He loved it!!! Thank you

  • @stevedane787
    @stevedane787 3 года назад +27

    Watching the Western Star, Unit #17 and the rollback leaving makes me think "We got us a convoy" (apologies to the film). Glad to hear there were no serious injuries. Also congratulations to Lauren & Talon from the UK. Trust all doing well

    • @RonPratt
      @RonPratt  3 года назад +30

      Yes, new momma, daddy, & baby are all doing well. They got to come home last night. Thank you very much. God bless.

  • @csmarine5097
    @csmarine5097 3 года назад +19

    Love your videos. I especially love code calls. Not the fact of someone in such a need of help, but that you handle it with professionalism care and over all respect. It gives me chills when 1st responders such as your self are responding to a scene and the amount of control you use.

  • @terranceolive6792
    @terranceolive6792 3 года назад +5

    I really enjoy seeing all the different agencies working so well together

  • @richardp969
    @richardp969 3 года назад +24

    Great job letting your crew learn by doing. That is hard to let go. You have given them some great training! Learn by doing is good for them.

  • @edkaempf906
    @edkaempf906 3 года назад +82

    Note to self: Leave boots in Tator.

    • @gofastwclass
      @gofastwclass 3 года назад +18

      No, have one set in each truck!

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 3 года назад +5

      @@gofastwclass Heck. The Cab of the Rollbacks would be full of boots.

  • @tracyjennings685
    @tracyjennings685 3 года назад +1

    May God Bless Your Soul. Amen!

  • @guysabol8743
    @guysabol8743 2 года назад +1

    After watching over loaded over bearing truck failures, Inda, china, russia, know I know why Ron is so painstakingly safety minded to make sure job is done right firs time! congrats !

  • @stephenpeterson7479
    @stephenpeterson7479 3 года назад +6

    It's amazing seeing all involved working together. Congratulations on your new Grandchild.

    • @robwestley7370
      @robwestley7370 3 года назад

      It just goes to show that with out Ron this show would be difficult to be on the road, the others are helpful but they haven’t yet got to the stage they can forward think all the angles they need to be in to get it back on the road, left to there own devices I don’t know they would have sorted that lot out, or not, experience is so hard to achieve,but it’s a build up on each job.

  • @SuperJerbot
    @SuperJerbot 3 года назад +15

    A textbook tour of how to do a heavy recovery. Thank you! I learn something new every time.

  • @pamd.happykat8187
    @pamd.happykat8187 2 года назад +2

    WOW! Great job Ron and crew! Damage to that tractor was something else.

  • @Ethor98
    @Ethor98 3 года назад +1

    Being a driver myself I thank God every day I get off the road safe.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 3 года назад +70

    This gives most of us a better idea on why there’s so much standing around going on at scene. 👍

    • @michaelpiere2009
      @michaelpiere2009 3 года назад +8

      I agree completely

    • @xheralt
      @xheralt 3 года назад +7

      Some folks never get it, even after watching videos like this...

    • @ClintsTractor
      @ClintsTractor 3 года назад +1

      Nah, they just think it's a union thing haha...

    • @jfbeam
      @jfbeam 3 года назад +3

      While it's easy to spot the one's "just standing around", there's always someone doing something, somewhere. (often under something where you can't see them. also, as slow as the wenches are pulling, driving by you wouldn't be able to tell they're doing anything.)

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob 3 года назад +13

    So nice to see people so well organised and safety concious, Absolute joy to watch. Cheers, Bob in the UK.

  • @josephb2280
    @josephb2280 3 года назад +3

    27:30 I’m amazed with how easily the Rotator slides that truck back!

  • @tomoakhill8825
    @tomoakhill8825 3 года назад +11

    I love watching the coordination between the different agencies. It takes all of them working together to save lives, and keep traffic moving.

  • @brianmcdaid3178
    @brianmcdaid3178 3 года назад +8

    Congratulations on your new grandson, Ron! You'll love bouncing him on you knee and spoiling him! Great job on clearing that wreck, as always. Stay safe and be well.

    • @chrisdahl864
      @chrisdahl864 3 года назад +2

      Amen!! At least wait until he's one yr old to start his training!!!!

  • @Rags722
    @Rags722 3 года назад +34

    Congrats on the Grandbaby! Just about every piece of Mid West gear out there except for the trailer and the little 4wd play toy. Profitable day!

    • @ladygray4
      @ladygray4 3 года назад +3

      As truck after truck showed up, I was thinking, "Is anybody left back at the shop?!!"
      Congrats on the grandson!! 👣

  • @gosportjamie
    @gosportjamie 3 года назад +1

    That one really made a mess of that Freightshaker. It's very good to hear there were no serious injuries...

  • @michaelcrane1215
    @michaelcrane1215 3 года назад

    He loves his sirens, lights and horns!

  • @lothianborders999videos8
    @lothianborders999videos8 3 года назад +9

    That Q siren definitely works the dream whilst responding code 3

  • @lean4691
    @lean4691 3 года назад +6

    Love seeing all the departments working together. another great recovery nice job

  • @kennhonadle
    @kennhonadle 3 года назад +1

    Congrats on your newest grandchild, at the time, Ron.

  • @josephglaser875
    @josephglaser875 3 года назад +2

    Congrats to your son and his bride! I'm sure you and your wife are happy as clams about it.

  • @Timmothy2012
    @Timmothy2012 3 года назад +7

    Looks like a busy morning I'm always very impressed with the way y'all work, and how you control a scene.

  • @SgtKilgore406
    @SgtKilgore406 3 года назад +32

    That Q siren made a world of difference on this response with people being able to clearly hear the siren.

  • @380Scania
    @380Scania Год назад +2

    Glad no life changing injuries and you and all attending emergency services did great work clearing the scene. Greg 🇬🇧

  • @charlierose3457
    @charlierose3457 3 года назад +4

    I’ve been driving almost 21 years now and I’ve never known that heavy duty tow trucks run lights and sirens !! Thanks for teaching me something new !!

    • @deeryalex179
      @deeryalex179 3 года назад +1

      Only in the state of Missouri they can run lights and sirens because they are classified as emergency vehicles

  • @Samanthareneeheart10
    @Samanthareneeheart10 3 года назад +24

    A great team effort Ron & Crew! I'm glad no serious injuries it could have been MUCH MUCH worse (i.e J4) luckily though it was all minor. Yes the Q is loud but thats why fire trucks have them lol 😆 . You need one on your roll back now lol. Anyways thank you for what you do its a very dangerous job. May God bless & protect you & EVERYONE who works at Midwest Truck. ✝️

    • @ronbriggs6905
      @ronbriggs6905 3 года назад

      They make the electronic ones now that take the same space as a regular siren speaker, just in a newer control. They work

  • @shaunchisholm11
    @shaunchisholm11 3 года назад +5

    I remember seeing this on Facebook about the crash. Glad to see the video of how the job was handled.

  • @drewmitchell1937
    @drewmitchell1937 2 года назад +1

    Something about tator running code 3 with a q is just simply badass

  • @teenamccarty9018
    @teenamccarty9018 3 года назад +3

    Love the way Ron calculates his options before , during and after actual removal

  • @may86bear
    @may86bear 3 года назад +18

    Tator sounds just like Engine51from the old Emergency TV show days😃

    • @MikeBrown-ii3pt
      @MikeBrown-ii3pt 3 года назад +5

      I still watch Emergency on the "oldies" channel. I'm glad that Squad 51 and both engines are now in the LA County Fire Museum.

    • @newjerseybill3521
      @newjerseybill3521 3 года назад

      So they where able to find the Crown and Ward Lafrance?

    • @genedameier8746
      @genedameier8746 3 года назад

      @@MikeBrown-ii3pt , I saw them on the Universal Studio tour, on the back lot. Maybe they moved them.

  • @pguy5
    @pguy5 3 года назад +8

    This is such an awesome point of view of an accident scene! That Q siren really does get the attention of vehicles ahead! It is so awesome that all departments worked together

  • @glenngude6338
    @glenngude6338 3 года назад +1

    Y'all are some bad boys! That's some helluva equipment you guys work with.

  • @daves2552
    @daves2552 Год назад +3

    ALWAYS stand to the side when you unlatch a van trailer door. You’ll be wearing anything leaning against the door if not.

  • @ace999100
    @ace999100 3 года назад +61

    I’m from the UK and always love watching your vids Ron. Your professionalism, hard work including yourself mucking in with all the same jobs as everyone else and the safety you observe at all times. Fantastic content and always love to see a code 3 attendance albeit we hope the victims of any incident are unhurt and able to go back to there loved ones. Thank you 🙏

  • @PerthSnaps
    @PerthSnaps 3 года назад +29

    Great vide Ron!

    • @jacobk75
      @jacobk75 3 года назад

      Yes, his work is appreciated, but man that q siren, it is nice.

  • @anjalaisuppiah9987
    @anjalaisuppiah9987 2 года назад +1

    Mr Ron first time I am watching 3 of your Trucks working together . Amazing coodination recovery.Team work is strength.God bless you and your team . Thanks from Malaysia.

  • @jordancrocker939
    @jordancrocker939 2 года назад +1

    usually only get to see this stuff for 3 seconds or so. I enjoy all the steps thanks.

  • @cerberusairforce
    @cerberusairforce 3 года назад +9

    Ron I just have to say this. it is fantastic that you are so willing and able to help teach new people how todo this job. 9.9/10 companies will not hire you if you don't have at least 2-5 years experience and wont even call you back if you don't. im impressed with you and the company you've built.

  • @mysterj1
    @mysterj1 3 года назад +4

    First class emergency response by all involved. The cooperation between agencies makes ALL of you look professional!

  • @earlschmitt884
    @earlschmitt884 8 месяцев назад +2

    I love watching every video that I can. Ron knows his stuff. I guess his father taught him well. And now it is his turn to train Eathen and the rest of the crew how to do their best.

  • @prestoncramton5931
    @prestoncramton5931 3 года назад +11

    My favorite thing, never afraid to admit he made a mistake and share it publicly, that’s the best person out there in my opinion, I like how everyone works as a team and they make sure that their cables look good to someone else!! Great goin keep up the hard work!!

  • @broderbunto2305
    @broderbunto2305 3 года назад +10

    I really like the fact that you can run code, I've seen it way to often that a rollback was stuck on the autobahn over here in Germany, people way too often move onky for fire and police out of the way.

    • @DVeck89
      @DVeck89 3 года назад +1

      Around here a lot of tow trucks run their flashing lights all the time whether they’re going to an emergency call or just going down the road with a car loaded so I think people just don’t take them seriously. As far as I know, the state Ron is in is the only US state that allows red/blue lights on tow trucks too. I’ve seen a tow truck with a siren around here but only yellow lights.

    • @RonPratt
      @RonPratt  3 года назад +11

      @@DVeck89 Unfortunately, there are a LOT of towing operators and other industry's drivers who overuse the amber lights so that most people have become immune, or ignore them. There are also tow ops in Missouri who abuse the red/blue lights and sirens. Of course, I know volunteer fire personnel and police officers who "misuse" their lights and sirens as well, so it isn't JUST tow ops. Anyway, I could go on and on about this subject, but I won't. Thanks for watching and God bless.

    • @davidwooden4175
      @davidwooden4175 3 года назад

      Here in the USA, not all vehicle recovery agencies can run red and blue lights and sirens. Some states allow recovery vehicles to run lights and sirens, others allow red and blues on an accident scene, while others do not allow anything but amber lights while on a scene or with a recovered vehicle(s).
      In Florida:
      * Only law enforcement are allowed to operate flashing blue lights and sirens
      * EMS, Fire, and a couple other agencies are allowed to use flashing red lights and sirens.
      * Vehicle recovery, oversized loads, vehicle escorts for oversized loads, and a couple others are allowed to operate flashing amber lights without sirens.
      * Road maintenance and general construction can operate flashing white lights without sirens.
      * Private security typically uses flashing green lights without sirens while on private property (not mandated in state statutes).
      www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/316.2397
      316.2397 Certain lights prohibited; exceptions.-
      (1) No person shall drive or move or cause to be moved any vehicle or equipment upon any highway within this state with any lamp or device thereon showing or displaying a red or blue light visible from directly in front thereof except for certain vehicles hereinafter provided.
      (2) It is expressly prohibited for any vehicle or equipment, except police vehicles, to show or display blue lights. However, vehicles owned, operated, or leased by the Department of Corrections or any county correctional agency may show or display blue lights when responding to emergencies.
      (3) ...Wreckers, mosquito control fog and spray vehicles, and emergency vehicles of governmental departments or public service corporations may show or display amber lights when in actual operation or when a hazard exists provided they are not used going to and from the scene of operation or hazard without specific authorization of a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency. Wreckers must use amber rotating or flashing lights while performing recoveries and loading on the roadside day or night, and may use such lights while towing a vehicle on wheel lifts, slings, or under reach if the operator of the wrecker deems such lights necessary...

    • @flybyairplane3528
      @flybyairplane3528 3 года назад

      @@davidwooden4175 hi, also n FLORIDA h Slow Down Move Over , as now included GARBAGE TRUCKS. as too many were being hurt. . Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @dasy2k1
      @dasy2k1 3 года назад

      In the UK only Police, Fire, Ambulance, lifeboats, mountain/cave rescue and EOD teams can run blue lights and sirens.
      Some use a mix of flashing red and blue to the rear only with red and white mixed to the front (red lights to the front are illegal as are white to the rear unless reversing )
      Doctors are officially allowed to use flashing green lights but I have never actually seen one use them (the only doctors who would actually have use for them generally use the same vehicle as a fast response paramedic which are classified as ambulances)
      Flashing Amber is used by any vehicle that by the nature of its work could cause a hazard or obstruction on the roads.
      Tow trucks fall under this as do most road construction vehicles, garbage trucks and various other bits and pieces.
      If we need a tow truck to be expedited to a scene they would generally get a police escort.
      One exception to the normal rules is that highways agency traffic officers (traffic patrol without any police powers, mainly concerned with wrecks, broken-down vehicles and moving debris off the motorway) have Amber light bars that have red and Amber to the rear (the only people to use red and Amber mixed) I think they might also have sirens although I have never heard one use it

  • @quintinvandermeulen1513
    @quintinvandermeulen1513 3 года назад +4

    I love the way you teach David the job. And yes, we have here in the Netherlands a rule and this wil be the free translate, Where people work, mistakes are made.

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks 3 года назад +390

    Ron always gets it done

  • @patmancrowley8509
    @patmancrowley8509 3 года назад +1

    What a great group of men! One and all.

  • @ezekielmorris6800
    @ezekielmorris6800 3 года назад +60

    I would love to see a fleet tour

    • @NONNAME152
      @NONNAME152 3 года назад +3

      You'll have to go digging through the channel. He has a few videos on the trucks he uses.

    • @langer24106
      @langer24106 3 года назад +3

      They have done most of the vehicles

    • @jerutley
      @jerutley 3 года назад +1

      He has done "walkarounds" of many of the vehicles in the fleet in the past. I know there's been walkarounds on the "Little Pete", at least one rollback, the Tater, the traffic control truck, and the new Semi+Traileze trailer.

    • @krashdown102
      @krashdown102 3 года назад

      yeah i don't think i've seen the rollback that is in this video

  • @TheHarold2nd
    @TheHarold2nd 3 года назад +5

    Love watching how professional your team works as well as how you all talk the plan together. love n prayers for prosperity and safety for all of Midwest Truck.

  • @forbsie1888
    @forbsie1888 3 года назад +28

    This came up on my home page, so first time viewer here from Scotland in the UK. It's amazing that you coordinated the full thing with not only your team, but with first responders. That sort of leadership shows just how valuable you are to the team! Well done, sir!

  • @bobaroo58
    @bobaroo58 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations on your new Grandson!

  • @jerryburdick8051
    @jerryburdick8051 3 года назад +3

    Such a great video. Always a treat to see the big dog eat. My favorite part was when you asked Mike about the cables. The look on his face was priceless. "Darnit....I should've known he was going to ask about that." Experience and expertise...you're an amazing professional.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 3 года назад +5

    Now we ALL know why Road Tractor # 17 was such a Great👍Investment in the Midwest Fleet. 👍

  • @mikewm54jl
    @mikewm54jl 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for filming "God Bless"

  • @IDStudio737
    @IDStudio737 2 года назад +1

    Wow, very powerful equipment!

  • @TheSumsemann
    @TheSumsemann 3 года назад +7

    Hi Ron,Congratulations for the Grandchild.

  • @peewee3ie
    @peewee3ie 3 года назад +7

    Ron, Congrats to your new grandchild. Thank you for taking the time to get the video done.

  • @paullasmith4975
    @paullasmith4975 3 года назад +1

    God Bless you and your new gran-baby!

  • @marymasden5333
    @marymasden5333 3 года назад +1

    I think you're a good man and you have a lot of patience with everybody

  • @garyfox33
    @garyfox33 3 года назад +84

    As usual a great job done by everyone involved. That "Q" is a much added siren added to the rotator. Stay safe out there and a Happy early Thanksgiving to Ron and the entire crew and family.

    • @teaches2010
      @teaches2010 3 года назад +9

      You definitely ain't gonna sneak up on someone with the Q going!!!!

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 3 года назад +6

      Hearing it on a call takes me back to the '70's TV.

    • @roadwolf2
      @roadwolf2 3 года назад +5

      It make em move. I would of put the switch on the steering wheel though for easier reach

    • @csmarine5097
      @csmarine5097 3 года назад +1

      The Q gives me chills every time

    • @mikemorris5730
      @mikemorris5730 3 года назад +2

      Mounting on the steering wheel would require some form of a flexible electrical connection.
      Something like a trigger switch on the gearshift knob would be technically simpler....
      Hmmmm..... they make gearshift switches for enabling / disabling Jake brakes...
      .... maybe Ron could mount one on the shifter and wire it to the Q...

  • @bigdawgsbusa2
    @bigdawgsbusa2 3 года назад +7

    Well done Ron good to see David stepping up and the team work with your guys along with emergency services

  • @hammerlane3871
    @hammerlane3871 3 года назад +1

    this guy seems like he would be really great to work for

  • @bigscout1584
    @bigscout1584 3 года назад +1

    Ron every time I see your videos I miss the towing and recovery industry more and more

  • @lesr5737
    @lesr5737 3 года назад +7

    Boy that one got my adrenaline going, you had every piece of equipment out there except your rollback trailer never seen so much excitement in my life you guys like a well-oiled team you are a well-oiled being thanks so much for sharing great job by all and thank you ldr

  • @markverloop8890
    @markverloop8890 3 года назад +3

    That was great cordination with what looked like eveyone of your employees.Glad the drivers. of the 2 vehicles weren't hurt to bad.
    Stay safe. watch your 6.

  • @jeanmcintyre1639
    @jeanmcintyre1639 3 года назад +1

    Ron as always to you and your Staff a Job well done God Bless you all from JEAN Co.Clare IRELAND

  • @jaminstrat
    @jaminstrat 3 года назад +3

    Mr. Pratt , after a marathon viewing of your videos I must say you sir are a physics genius and must be in excellent shape for all that hard labor it takes simply to run out all the lengths of chain, straps, and heavy hard wear to recover all the trucks and equipment ... simply incredible ! It’s a pleasure to watch you and your guys work with such fluidity and mutual respect, enjoy watching your videos 👍

  • @HappilyHomicidalHooligan
    @HappilyHomicidalHooligan 3 года назад +326

    What the sirens say to people:
    Regular Siren: Excuse Me, Pardon Me, Coming Through...
    Q-Siren: GET YOUR THE OUT OF MY WAY!!!

    • @RonPratt
      @RonPratt  3 года назад +97

      It definitely makes a statement!!! Thanks for watching and God bless.

    • @Apocalypsse
      @Apocalypsse 3 года назад +18

      Need to add a rumbler for that extra gut vibrating effect!

    • @MRPUD1
      @MRPUD1 3 года назад +8

      That’s classic gave me laugh

    • @rickfrank7934
      @rickfrank7934 3 года назад +6

      @@RonPratt as far as future builds and warning equipment can you tell us what you have in mind? Will any other vehicles be getting a “Q” Siren? Thanks and keep up the great work!

    • @michaellucken695
      @michaellucken695 3 года назад +1

      @@RonPratt why the sirens on a non emergency veh?

  • @excavatoree
    @excavatoree 3 года назад +16

    Congratulations to Ron and his family on the new addition! Looking forward to having four generations of recovery experts to watch.

  • @christepherbatts3446
    @christepherbatts3446 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations on your new grandchild!! God Bless you, and your Family!!

  • @macwriter1972
    @macwriter1972 3 года назад +1

    Team work makes the dream work. Good job all the way around

  • @plausocks
    @plausocks 3 года назад +10

    good to see you finally got a Q! about time you got heard!

    • @plausocks
      @plausocks 3 года назад +1

      next i'd suggest an air horn upgrade to something like a Wolo 846

    • @mikemorris5730
      @mikemorris5730 3 года назад

      Look up the "air chime" videos on youtube. hint: air chime=diesel train air horn.
      Ron could mount one on the roof of the Tater, connect it to a solenoid valve off the air brake tank and mount a pushbutton next to the Q siren button...

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 3 года назад +4

    This is a really Great Example on Exactly what Team Work is Supposed to Look Like. Kudo’s ALL👍

  • @martintrodden2743
    @martintrodden2743 3 года назад +1

    A great recovery team a great bunch of guys very professional

  • @johnjamieson5778
    @johnjamieson5778 3 года назад +2

    You are a great teacher Ron. I like how you work with your team to make them successful.