Hello everyone and as always, thank you for watching. This video is a 2 part series of us working 2 jack-knifes in a winter storm. I also introduce a cool new product that you will be seeing a lot of. I get a lot of questions about the safety products and PPE that I used, so I will include a link here where viewer can receive special pricing and maybe some free accessories. Follow this link to the Guardian Angel website and use Coupon Code 122CLIP) www.guardianangeldevices.com/?code=122
Good morning Ron or should I just say hi. This is. where. the tow companies ARE TRUE. HEROS OF THE HWYS. Working in the elements like you do is a testament. to keep everybody safe. on the rds. Like they say no rest for the wicked ( sorry) but to leave one rig. 1/2. finished. to go to another must have been "fun". Waiting 4 pt 2. One question, when the weather is SO bad, rds slick,can the trks & cars use chains? Also. how the heck do u keep warm? especially your hands & feet? STAY SAFE. BROTHER🙏👆
Hello Ron from Kentucky, I say prays for you to stay safe out there, While watching your videos, you make it look so easy, but we know it takes talent and practices....Thanks for what you do, you all do a great job, THANKS for your choice of words.....REMEMBER GODS IS ALWAYS WATCHING AND PROTECTING. GOD BLESS TO ONE AND ALL.
@@markverloop8890 Thank you. We can use tire chains. I have used them many times. I've not had to use them on the Rotator, yet, but I do have chains to fit it in case I need them. As for staying warm....layers. I wear heavy Base layer 4 Under Armour, then a t-shirt, then jeans and long sleeve shirt, then special thermal bibbed coveralls and heavy thermal coat. The coat I wear has a battery pack that can be used to heat the "core" area of the body....the chest and abdomen. Hands and feet are more difficult. When either of them get wet and/or cold the rest of the body seems to follow. I wear heavy socks and keep extras with me. My boots are water-proof and insulated. I wear various types of gloves depending upon conditions. The ones that Talon and I are wearing in this video are very effective at keeping hands dry and warm while allowing for good dexterity as well. They are Memphis Ninja Ice model N9690HV. I keep at least 2 pair of gloves in the winter. I'll keep one pair on the defroster vent to dry them out/keep them warm and swap out when the others get cold. So far I really like the gloves I used in this video. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I have to say that since I found your channel I have a whole new respect for Tow Truck/Recovery Operators. I've done my time in the Army in seriously hot (Middle East in Summer) and seriously cold (Alberta in Winter) and I do not envy you one little bit. Cold just saps your energy, and makes every task that much more difficult. Everything that can ice up, does. Everything that can get slippery, does. Metal becomes so cold it hurts to touch it (and can be detrimental to your fingers!). Rain and snow scours every bit of exposed flesh and leaves you feeling like you've been sand-blasted. Please, Ron, in this Winter weather; look out for yourself, your team and those around you. God Bless you and yours, from Scotland.
I have a hard time believing you have worse weather then were I live in the lower mainland of BC, Canada. I thank you and all tow truck drivers who are willing to go out in ugly weather.
we winched a beverage semi about 400' through and out of a parking lot with a rollback this week. all the heavy's in the area were busy, so one of them subbed it out to us. chained the hook to the bottom of the bed so we could rig a snatchblock for advatage.
I am by no means any sort of expert on the matter, but I would imagine it comes down to a matter of concern with respect to controlling the load in a safe manner at all times during the pull. To pull from the trailer would require releasing all the brakes (semi and trailer) do that all the tires could freely roll at which point the load can potentially get away from you once it is free of the ruts that the front wheels cut and there would be no good way to stop the vehicle without a second truck to pull from the opposite end. Sometimes it is simply safer to pull against the brakes knowing that the moment you stop pulling the brakes are already there to keep the load from continuing to roll uncontrolled.
Good heavens I really feel for you working in this type of weather and all the other tow truck workers. You are all heros in my eyes coming out to the rescue. It was a polar express that hit the northern states. You and Talon really deserve what ever you charge.
I can certainly feel for what you have to deal with. I had mentioned in one of your previous videos that I experienced a jackknife January 8, 2018. Mine was much more severe than this one and it is not something I want to ever go through again. Conditions that fateful day were much more favorable than this with some rain and patchy ice. As a result it has made me much more cautious as a driver (some would say I am paranoid now) and It simply amazes me how many truck drivers out here just throw caution to the winds and hammer down no matter what. In March i will be "hanging my keys up for good". I hate to sound like a complainer but I hope some will see this and wake up and pay closer attention to your driving habits. Shenanigans like these is one reason I have decided to hasten my retirement from truck driving. Keep up the good work.
I work in the oil and gas fields of southwest Colorado, first part of last month i had to pull a otr driver out of 3 separate ditches. We dont have wreckers that will go out into the field to get trucks, we are pretty much on our own till we get back to the highway. Used a couple of tricks i learned from watching your channel that day.
Ivan Ferguson Was that anywhere near 550 South? My Husband and I live not too far from the border of Colorado and New Mexico, he used to work in the "Patch" too years ago.
Ron, you have so many ways to skin a cat. Your experience determines the best methods. It never ceases to amaze me how you get the job done. Bad bad weather. I am glad you and Talon were able to get the MST assistance. Thank you both of your service to that community.
God Bless your hearts and thank you all for what you do out there! Thank you for another great video. Stay safe, and again, God Bless you for you outstanding services!
Glad you are both safe. This is Wisconsin weather to a tee! The roads here are covered with ice. And it's -20 right now at 10:15am. It's cold. You're right. 4 wheel drive doesn't work on ice. And headlights are a must. I had some kid pass me during a whiteout last Friday. He just flew around me. Because I was driving 35mph on a 55mph road that was covered in ice and snow. Crazy.
Our local VFD has portable "road work" signs that state "Accident Scene Ahead" that they put out about 1/8th mile prior to a scene. It helps around here as we are a very hilly curvy road area.
My 11 year old daughter is utterly fascinated by your videos sir! She normally let's me know you have a new video up before I get an alert from RUclips! She asked me the other day if we can go to Cape girardeau on vacation next summer so she can meet talon and rotator Ron! Warns my heat! God bless and stay safe out there.
I am so glad I live in Arizona after watching this. I lived in north Idaho all my life and had to deal with the snow and ice. Thank you Ron for these videos. 🇺🇸🙏😎
Hellow my friend to you and your wonderful 👪 family .thanks for the great video they make my day feel bad about your weather. 78 degrees here in Daytona Fl.if possible have as great day. God Bless.to all Bill.
Hey Ron, you have the best safety stuff I have seen. I love those LED traffic cones, and of course your hard hat with the LEDs. Here in NJ I have seen State Troopers stand in the middle of a state Highway, in the dark, without one stitch of reflective clothing on . Should be a law that they can't do that. Not fair to motorists.
Ron, first of all, thank you for your company's continued community service! Watching this video makes me thank God that I don't have to deal with situations like this, in a Class 8 vehicle, any longer since I retired in 2015. When I think of all the snow and ice cursed areas, like Donner Pass on I-80, and, all of the other mountain passes I've traveled in my 38 years, as an OTR truck driver, I give all praise to God for keeping me safe. Looking forward to Part 2 of this series! Good job as always! Work safe, stay happy, make lots of money, love God, and, I'll see y'all in the next video! ( 2/8/2019 11:38amCST Friday ~Jim from Houston, Texas~ )
Ron you are the voice of calm with gusts of ice hit your face at 40 mph, and so very patient to increase Talons confidence thru it all. Sir well done.👍
Talon did a great job pulling that tractor out! I loved the look on the lady's face when you asked her if she had Triangles to put out on the road -- good thing you set her up with the Guardian Angel ones. Love the video.
Ron, this one had me shivering in fear for you guys. You NEED to have another heavy truck play blocker for you all on a road like this. It's just not worth putting your life in the hands of the fools driving way too fast for the conditions. Please, next time have Tallen follow you in the other wrecker and park it 1000 foot behind you with all the lights on it running.
In a perfect world that option would be fantastic. In this particular situation we had all our equipment and personnel out on other jobs and couldn't spare any units. I'm very grateful to the Trooper for helping cover our 6. I'm also glad the new Guardian Angel Elite showed up right before this storm hit. It is an extremely bright little light that does get your attention. Granted, there is nothing that can take the place of a 20+ ton Blocker unit, but that isn't always an option. In Part 2 you will see where we stop to help block for one of our other units that has come to tow the semi in this video, after we finished recovering the other jack-knife. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I’m originally from Davenport, Iowa... after a 20 year career in the US Air Force, I was told I need to live in a warmer climate.. so I watch the videos and hope they stay warm enough for their job... when it’s in the 40’s here, I get lasting, painful reminders why I must live in the desert...
Wow Ron what a night and you had just started sounds like when you had to go to that next load I can't wait to the next part 2 God bless and I'm praying for you guys for always safe work days and work times which I know it always can't be that way
I enjoy watching your show, especially when Talon works with you. Mike is a good helper too, he knows what equipment you need and where it is located. May GOD bless you and your team. Be safe and careful out there.
Good job Ron, Talon. 5 minutes in that weather feels like hours. Last week here in Michigan we were stuck with -15° with windchill of -45° for 3 days then it warmed up to a balmy 2° four days later it was 48°. Weird winter. Be safe guys. God Bless.
Man i feel for you .. i myself was doing slidoff's and jack knifes during this dumb storm here in montana... just stay safe and warm .. "saving lives one tow at a time"
Thank You again Ron for another enjoyable Video, I will say, I am so jealous of all that lovely snow you are getting, here in the UK, there's snow everywhere, except here in Dumfries, not a flake, all we've got is rain, that's despite the freezing conditions, so no Snowman for me this year, again! but a good job on the rescue, I'm sure the driver saw you as a Guardian Angel, never mind your warning light, but thankfully you got an Officer to watch your back, it's in weather like that, that too many Drivers get too interested in what you are doing, and forget the conditions, and then put you in danger, and cause another accident, but this time, all's well that ended well, but take great care in weather like this, keep watching your back, God Bless my Friend
Popeye yesI am aware of the cold & snow in EUROPE, it seems to have missed Ireland though., when I was working I kept low temp clothing in my service van,even in summer I could be in a blast freezer, at -40^For -40^C. ( that’s the only place where they are the same ) we got lucky in snow, but got down to 0.9^F without any heat in the house 51 ^F inside,,needed a replacement steam boiler. OK now. Stay well& warm. Maplewood NJ USA
As a trucker, I’ve seen more 4 wheel drive vehicles in the ditch with only about an inch of the white stuff, drove past them many a time in my rig, just insane, you are correct about that, they think they are invincible, 4x4’s and all wheel drives do not do well on icy roads, it’s amazing, and they learned their lesson I hope!!
I carry a packet ofthem in my car, both for safety and for light if I have to change a tire in the dark, for example. My dad was a railroader for most of his life, and I put myself through college working as a switchman/brakeman. When the weaher was like this, I usually got called because the oldtimers would call in sick.
I remember back when my cousin and I use to do trees by trimming them or cutting them down out in the cold where it makes it hard for you to move fast or just move period. Even with gloves on your hands can feel almost if not num. And anything that hits you on your face, ears or neck can hurt you very bad. Summer time when it gets into the triple digits, if you don't drink lots of water or Gatorade, you can have a heat stroke which I have before. I can see that you're a man who's not afraid of work, no matter what the weather is like. My hats off to you and Talon. God Bless You both and stay safe out there and thank you for sharing with us of your work.
That rotator sure is a valuable addition to your fleet. In the past it would have taken at least two 750's to do that job comfortably. One at the rear, pulling the trailer to the rear and one on the front with one line pulling up and back at the rear crewmember area and another on the front Dow low to help bring the front around as the trailer was pulled back. Although I have done them with just one unit at the front to pull the tractor back around, the trailer backing up by itself after the brakes have been aired up or release. However, for that to work, several conditions have to be right.
I was just passing through your neighborhood! I almost stopped for breakfast. Do you know the difference between a 2 wheel drive and a 4 wheel drive pickup? The length of the cable you need to pull them out of the median!! 😎😎😎😃
@@607703 Yea, sounds about right. 2wd pickup isn't worth $ savings up here in the north. Had some part their f150 2wd drive in neighbors yard across the street some years ago. No receiver hitch or hitch in bumper to hook a tow strap on to for my chevy to save the ford so had to take the ball hitch off my ATV to stick in their bumper.
Wow! Looks like the whole gang had their hands full on this day. Trucks running off the road, cars were probably spinning out and making themselves into "frisbees". I guess people have forgotten how to slow down in winter storms. Nothing worse than sleet, freezing rain, ice pellets and all that other stuff that happens when the temps go down below freezing. We have been there, done that up here in Atlantic Canada. Today is a freezing rain, ice pellet, rain.. back to snow type of day for us. Temps are going from -2C to around 6C, therefore a mess. Stay safe out there, and that Guardian Angel Elite seems to be doing its job like it's supposed to. Can't wait for part 2, and that's hard to do.. lol God bless you and your crew.
This all could be avoided if folks would drive slow and easy in conditions like this, stopping distance is over 10 times further in conditions like this, you and Talon deserve a medal for what you guys do, always in my keep safe prayers Ron.
About 30 years ago I took a defensive driver's course here in Texas. The instructor mentioned that in a cold snap that had occurred earlier that year he chose a following distance of 3 days - in other words, since he did not have to get out on the roads when they were covered with ice he didn't.
At "normal" speed watching the trees and branches in the background move was like watching them move at high speed like with the videos at end from the back window of the truck. WOW!
All that nice antilock braking on the tractor is useless when you end up with ice under the snow. You might as well put the entire tractor trailer assembly on air cushions and see it get blown off the road in that much of a crosswind. Even with all the other stuff the law enforcement agencies were trying to get you to deal with simultaneously you still took time out to inquire about the truck driver's ability to safely wait on the side of the road in a truck that would have no heat due to an inoperative engine. You are a true capable multitasker in adverse conditions. Thanks for all you do to help others and to post these videos.
gordon farmer On ice ABS will do about as well as can be, but if you are in a near zero traction situation ABS can not magically create traction where none exists. Snow, and other loose materials (such as snow or gravel) are not ABS’s strong point as they are one of the rare cases where locking the brakes can actually result in better braking by piling up material in front of the tires and forcing the tires to plow through it. So, indeed. Sometimes you just have to slow it down and be extremely cautious and, if possible, consider sitting out the conditions for a day or two until conditions improve as it will cost far more if you lose your vehicle and/or load in the process of trying to stay on an arbitrary and overly optimistic schedule that fails to take conditions into consideration - sometimes those of us who are customers need to give a little and recognize that a delivery is going to be a little late due to nobody’s fault but Mother Nature, and she loves to put us in our place from time to time. But thank goodness there are hard working people out there like Ron and family to help rescue those who lost their battle with physics - we all have bad days and make mistakes, what matters is surviving the accident to learn the lesson and put it into practice!
Thank God nobody. was hurt. I love th e guardians angels above the cknes And once .ore Ron know that i always prat for you that God give you wisdom in. all the decessions you have to make for maneuvering the. cab and trailor safely I also want to acknowledge the state trooper cooperating with you like a team God bless you all and I pray Gods protection over you especially in the winter months And truck drivers and other drivers drive with caution and defensively
Ron, you could describe "miserable" and "dangerous" many different ways. But, this video shows the gold standard for those two words. Be careful out there, my friend.
This video was taken before the big "Polar Vortex" that hit a lot of the U.S. and this was still miserable. We were spared during the Vortex. We received some cold and wind, but not the precipitation that a lot received. Nor did we get the same degree of cold as many. My hats off to ANY who had to work in such conditions. I have had to in the past and it makes for long, miserable day/days. An hour can feel like three in such conditions. God bless, me friend.
@@RonPratt Agreed, Ron. Anybody working in extreme cold, freezing rain, or high wind has my admiration and respect. Here this morning, temp was -2° with a wind chill of -15. Just down the road, 4 linemen were working from 2 bucket trucks to repair a high voltage line. That's hard! Cold just makes everything tougher. Stay safe, Ron.
We here in WA are supposed to get the same type of storm here. My car wears studded tires in winter. I also am getting 3 of the guardian angel lights. 1 for the wheelchair and 2 for the car.
Hey Ron! I’m over in Kansas City, so we pretty much get what you get out there just a few hours earlier. Every time we get hit with a storm like this I think of you guys! I pray that everyone stays safe, and also for lots of work, being that I’m in the lawncare/snow removal business. Snow means a potential for lots of work, but also a LOT of extra safety precautions. Hopefully you guys didn’t get hit with this ice storm as bad as we did, all the companies around here are out of ice melt, so parking lots are still a mess, and the roads aren’t much better. Stay safe out there!
You two were definitely feeling the cold.... could tell by your voices and the extra effort you both had to put in to overcome the cold.... Hope you took a flask of coffee with you 👍 Good job all round, roll on part two!!!
Wow was in Wisconsin yesterday and it was POURING freezing rain go to shut it down for the day as I wasn't gonna drive on a ice rink. I never let it get bad enough where this becomes a 47 percent chance of how my day will end
Ron I love the videos but I gotta say out of all the videos I've seen of yours this is the most dangerous situation you have been in awhile. Glad it all worked out
Toon will be a rotator operated in the near future can see lots of improvements. From doing what you instruct he not confused like some I have seen on so other vids bless you both
Thank you for the exciting video of getting this rig ready to tow during a snow storm. In fact we here in PA have gotten snow for the last two days. I'm so happy I own a Jeep Cherokee with 4x4, but I still take my time as stopping can still be a slow process. Thumbs up on this Video.....
I’m a Crane Operator and you folks do some really different lifts. I noticed that y’all side load your Boom, something I avoid at all costs. I don’t know a thing about your equipment and I’m intrigued.
I understand. I am very familiar with cranes, their operation, and maintenance. This is something TOTALLY different. This is a Heavy Recovery vehicle with lifting capabilities. The same principles apply to any lift whether with a crane, a rotator such as this, or, say, an excavator performing a lift and setting pipe. Physics and geometry don't change. The design and capabilities of each type of equipment are quite different, however. This equipment is designed, primarly, to pull heavy loads from a multitude of angles, but it also has the ability to lift and swing similar to a crane. With regards to side-loading, this unit is designed to handle a certain amount of side-load before having to counter the force. As with any piece of equipment, one needs to know its limitations. I've worked with this unit long enough to know what I can safely do and what not to do. I've told countless people during training, that it is just as important to know what your equipment CAN'T do as it is to know what it CAN do. Be safe. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I would have approached this recovery differently as well. Ron mentioned pulling it out the same way it went in.That would have been my way of doing it. There’s more than one way to crack an egg. :-)
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ... At least that's what goes through my mind when I have to work in such conditions. Great video as always; keep up the awesome work! God bless from a brother from the great white north,eh!
Wow, nasty weather your way, and here. Western Washington is now receiving snow, yep began to fall in earnest at noon and it's been coming down in varying strengths, at the moment, not too heavy but it is supposed to pick up and the most accumulations should be from this afternoon through tomorrow morning. About 6-8 inches is what is expected and I have a feeling it might be a little bit more than that, and snow again is forecast for Monday. This is late for us though, not unheard of and one year in the early 1900's, Seattle and I think the surround areas had about a foot or so of snow and some buildings had roofs collapse and I think it was a bit later in the month, like the 19th or something like that. The community college where I work shut down at 12:30 and will remain closed through the weekend. Indeed, DO be safe out there.
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Hello everyone and as always, thank you for watching. This video is a 2 part series of us working 2 jack-knifes in a winter storm. I also introduce a cool new product that you will be seeing a lot of. I get a lot of questions about the safety products and PPE that I used, so I will include a link here where viewer can receive special pricing and maybe some free accessories. Follow this link to the Guardian Angel website and use Coupon Code 122CLIP) www.guardianangeldevices.com/?code=122
What is the name of the outro song that starts at 37 minutes?
Good morning Ron or should
I just say hi. This is. where. the
tow companies ARE TRUE.
HEROS OF THE HWYS. Working
in the elements like you do is a testament. to keep everybody
safe. on the rds.
Like they say no rest for the wicked ( sorry) but to leave
one rig. 1/2. finished. to go to
another must have been "fun".
Waiting 4 pt 2. One question,
when the weather is SO bad,
rds slick,can the trks & cars
use chains? Also. how the
heck do u keep warm? especially your hands & feet?
STAY SAFE. BROTHER🙏👆
There is one thing you have to know. You can’t change stupidity. Hope all goes well and you get back safe.
Hello Ron from Kentucky, I say prays for you to stay safe out there, While watching your videos, you make it look so easy, but we know it takes talent and practices....Thanks for what you do, you all do a great job, THANKS for your choice of words.....REMEMBER GODS IS ALWAYS WATCHING AND PROTECTING. GOD BLESS TO ONE AND ALL.
@@markverloop8890 Thank you. We can use tire chains. I have used them many times. I've not had to use them on the Rotator, yet, but I do have chains to fit it in case I need them. As for staying warm....layers. I wear heavy Base layer 4 Under Armour, then a t-shirt, then jeans and long sleeve shirt, then special thermal bibbed coveralls and heavy thermal coat. The coat I wear has a battery pack that can be used to heat the "core" area of the body....the chest and abdomen. Hands and feet are more difficult. When either of them get wet and/or cold the rest of the body seems to follow. I wear heavy socks and keep extras with me. My boots are water-proof and insulated. I wear various types of gloves depending upon conditions. The ones that Talon and I are wearing in this video are very effective at keeping hands dry and warm while allowing for good dexterity as well. They are Memphis Ninja Ice model N9690HV. I keep at least 2 pair of gloves in the winter. I'll keep one pair on the defroster vent to dry them out/keep them warm and swap out when the others get cold. So far I really like the gloves I used in this video. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron, it is such a blessing to see a man of God making videos. God Bless you, may He keep you and your team safe.
I enjoy seeing you get truckers out of distress but not seeing them in distress.
I thank God for you Sir!
Ron, I sure don't envy you, and your partner under the conditions you are working under. Be safe, and God Bless You.
You have patients and stay cool in emergency. Thank you for sharing God Bless 👍🇺🇸😎
Watching your future customers flying past you in those conditions...
Gotta love wreckers, as drivers are just human and we make mistakes and wreckers correct our mistakes
To quote a bit of wisdom I was given by my dad coming up. Four wheel drive helps you go, but it does bugger all all to help you stop!
That weather is the worst thing to work in. Bless all the tow truck operators
I have to say that since I found your channel I have a whole new respect for Tow Truck/Recovery Operators. I've done my time in the Army in seriously hot (Middle East in Summer) and seriously cold (Alberta in Winter) and I do not envy you one little bit. Cold just saps your energy, and makes every task that much more difficult. Everything that can ice up, does. Everything that can get slippery, does. Metal becomes so cold it hurts to touch it (and can be detrimental to your fingers!). Rain and snow scours every bit of exposed flesh and leaves you feeling like you've been sand-blasted.
Please, Ron, in this Winter weather; look out for yourself, your team and those around you. God Bless you and yours, from Scotland.
Ron, this is like an action movie on hallmark channel without commercials. Love your videos.
i felt cold just watching the vid. Props to everyone who keep the roads clear during these storms
I have a hard time believing you have worse weather then were I live in the lower mainland of BC, Canada. I thank you and all tow truck drivers who are willing to go out in ugly weather.
we winched a beverage semi about 400' through and out of a parking lot with a rollback this week. all the heavy's in the area were busy, so one of them subbed it out to us. chained the hook to the bottom of the bed so we could rig a snatchblock for advatage.
I am by no means any sort of expert on the matter, but I would imagine it comes down to a matter of concern with respect to controlling the load in a safe manner at all times during the pull. To pull from the trailer would require releasing all the brakes (semi and trailer) do that all the tires could freely roll at which point the load can potentially get away from you once it is free of the ruts that the front wheels cut and there would be no good way to stop the vehicle without a second truck to pull from the opposite end. Sometimes it is simply safer to pull against the brakes knowing that the moment you stop pulling the brakes are already there to keep the load from continuing to roll uncontrolled.
Good heavens I really feel for you working in this type of weather and all the other tow truck workers. You are all heros in my eyes coming out to the rescue. It was a polar express that hit the northern states. You and Talon really deserve what ever you charge.
I can certainly feel for what you have to deal with. I had mentioned in one of your previous videos that I experienced a jackknife January 8, 2018. Mine was much more severe than this one and it is not something I want to ever go through again. Conditions that fateful day were much more favorable than this with some rain and patchy ice. As a result it has made me much more cautious as a driver (some would say I am paranoid now) and It simply amazes me how many truck drivers out here just throw caution to the winds and hammer down no matter what. In March i will be "hanging my keys up for good". I hate to sound like a complainer but I hope some will see this and wake up and pay closer attention to your driving habits. Shenanigans like these is one reason I have decided to hasten my retirement from truck driving. Keep up the good work.
I work in the oil and gas fields of southwest Colorado, first part of last month i had to pull a otr driver out of 3 separate ditches. We dont have wreckers that will go out into the field to get trucks, we are pretty much on our own till we get back to the highway. Used a couple of tricks i learned from watching your channel that day.
Ivan Ferguson What part of SW Colorado? I’m about 35 minutes from Pagosa Springs
Ivan Ferguson Was that anywhere near 550 South? My Husband and I live not too far from the border of Colorado and New Mexico, he used to work in the "Patch" too years ago.
i love the cold, snow and wind. wish i was that trooper watching you.
Man I was freezing 🥶 just watching you recover her from the ditch, as always keep safe my friend
Brutal to watch......wow horrible weather conditions. Bless you and Talon for continuing to do a professional job. 🥶🥶🥶
Driving safe = being part of the solution, not part of the problem....never, ever be in to big of a hurry to have an accident.!
Bad conditions and you done a good job. Very professional.
Thanks for letting Talon operate the rotator. Let him know using the remote means he can move away from the truck to see what he is doing better.
Ron, you have so many ways to skin a cat. Your experience determines the best methods. It never ceases to amaze me how you get the job done. Bad bad weather. I am glad you and Talon were able to get the MST assistance. Thank you both of your service to that community.
Brings tears to my eyes, so many fond memories of working in wx like this. Retired.
Waving a hand from Avenue of the Saints...God bless and appreciate drivers like you.
God Bless your hearts and thank you all for what you do out there! Thank you for another great video. Stay safe, and again, God Bless you for you outstanding services!
I guess the old adage apply s; never drive faster than your guardian angle can fly.
Glad you are both safe. This is Wisconsin weather to a tee! The roads here are covered with ice. And it's -20 right now at 10:15am. It's cold. You're right. 4 wheel drive doesn't work on ice. And headlights are a must. I had some kid pass me during a whiteout last Friday. He just flew around me. Because I was driving 35mph on a 55mph road that was covered in ice and snow. Crazy.
Our local VFD has portable "road work" signs that state "Accident Scene Ahead" that they put out about 1/8th mile prior to a scene. It helps around here as we are a very hilly curvy road area.
@m9 ovich seen those in Minnesota as well
I am freezing my bones just watching this. I can't Imagine how you both felt out there.
22:15 “I’m awesome”
You are a legend
My 11 year old daughter is utterly fascinated by your videos sir! She normally let's me know you have a new video up before I get an alert from RUclips! She asked me the other day if we can go to Cape girardeau on vacation next summer so she can meet talon and rotator Ron! Warns my heat! God bless and stay safe out there.
I am so glad I live in Arizona after watching this. I lived in north Idaho all my life and had to deal with the snow and ice. Thank you Ron for these videos. 🇺🇸🙏😎
Hellow my friend to you and your wonderful 👪 family .thanks for the great video they make my day feel bad about your weather. 78 degrees here in Daytona Fl.if possible have as great day. God Bless.to all Bill.
Hey Ron, you have the best safety stuff I have seen.
I love those LED traffic cones, and of course your hard hat with the LEDs.
Here in NJ I have seen State Troopers stand in the middle of a state Highway, in the dark, without one stitch of reflective clothing on .
Should be a law that they can't do that.
Not fair to motorists.
Ron, first of all, thank you for your company's continued community service! Watching this video makes me thank God that I don't have to deal with situations like this, in a Class 8 vehicle, any longer since I retired in 2015. When I think of all the snow and ice cursed areas, like Donner Pass on I-80, and, all of the other mountain passes I've traveled in my 38 years, as an OTR truck driver, I give all praise to God for keeping me safe. Looking forward to Part 2 of this series! Good job as always!
Work safe, stay happy, make lots of money, love God, and, I'll see y'all in the next video!
( 2/8/2019 11:38amCST Friday ~Jim from Houston, Texas~ )
Ron you are the voice of calm with gusts of ice hit your face at 40 mph, and so very patient to increase Talons confidence thru it all. Sir well done.👍
Talon did a great job pulling that tractor out! I loved the look on the lady's face when you asked her if she had Triangles to put out on the road -- good thing you set her up with the Guardian Angel ones. Love the video.
Ron, this one had me shivering in fear for you guys. You NEED to have another heavy truck play blocker for you all on a road like this. It's just not worth putting your life in the hands of the fools driving way too fast for the conditions. Please, next time have Tallen follow you in the other wrecker and park it 1000 foot behind you with all the lights on it running.
In a perfect world that option would be fantastic. In this particular situation we had all our equipment and personnel out on other jobs and couldn't spare any units. I'm very grateful to the Trooper for helping cover our 6. I'm also glad the new Guardian Angel Elite showed up right before this storm hit. It is an extremely bright little light that does get your attention. Granted, there is nothing that can take the place of a 20+ ton Blocker unit, but that isn't always an option. In Part 2 you will see where we stop to help block for one of our other units that has come to tow the semi in this video, after we finished recovering the other jack-knife. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I’m originally from Davenport, Iowa... after a 20 year career in the US Air Force, I was told I need to live in a warmer climate.. so I watch the videos and hope they stay warm enough for their job... when it’s in the 40’s here, I get lasting, painful reminders why I must live in the desert...
That weather looks terrible, stay safe. Glad to see you take the extra minute and do it right. Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Wow Ron what a night and you had just started sounds like when you had to go to that next load I can't wait to the next part 2 God bless and I'm praying for you guys for always safe work days and work times which I know it always can't be that way
I enjoy watching your show, especially when Talon works with you. Mike is a good helper too, he knows what equipment you need and where it is located. May GOD bless you and your team. Be safe and careful out there.
The main thing is that nobody was hurt. Thanks for sharing this Ron, and be safe out there! God Bless!
Good job Ron, Talon. 5 minutes in that weather feels like hours. Last week here in Michigan we were stuck with -15° with windchill of -45° for 3 days then it warmed up to a balmy 2° four days later it was 48°. Weird winter. Be safe guys. God Bless.
Ron, I keep you in my prayer book, that God will always keep you safe. Thanks be to God for the trooper who arrived for your safety.
Bless you and stay safe!
Edit: And warm! Lord, you're making me cold just watching, and it's a balmy 32 here...
And we think we get it bad in the U.K. lol.
Ron, you and Tallon do a fantastic job. Real Knights of the road.
Sandra Westley yes maybe, but at least we have the police doing all the safety work, with cones etc and putting flash vehicles in the road.
Man i feel for you .. i myself was doing slidoff's and jack knifes during this dumb storm here in montana... just stay safe and warm .. "saving lives one tow at a time"
Thank You again Ron for another enjoyable Video, I will say, I am so jealous of all that lovely snow you are getting, here in the UK, there's snow everywhere, except here in Dumfries, not a flake, all we've got is rain, that's despite the freezing conditions, so no Snowman for me this year, again! but a good job on the rescue, I'm sure the driver saw you as a Guardian Angel, never mind your warning light, but thankfully you got an Officer to watch your back, it's in weather like that, that too many Drivers get too interested in what you are doing, and forget the conditions, and then put you in danger, and cause another accident, but this time, all's well that ended well, but take great care in weather like this, keep watching your back, God Bless my Friend
Popeye yesI am aware of the cold & snow in EUROPE, it seems to have missed Ireland though., when I was working I kept low temp clothing in my service van,even in summer I could be in a blast freezer, at -40^For -40^C. ( that’s the only place where they are the same ) we got lucky in snow, but got down to 0.9^F without any heat in the house 51 ^F inside,,needed a replacement steam boiler. OK now. Stay well& warm. Maplewood NJ USA
As a trucker, I’ve seen more 4 wheel drive vehicles in the ditch with only about an inch of the white stuff, drove past them many a time in my rig, just insane, you are correct about that, they think they are invincible, 4x4’s and all wheel drives do not do well on icy roads, it’s amazing, and they learned their lesson I hope!!
A lot to be said for the old railroad flares. They only last a short time, but are super bright.
I carry a packet ofthem in my car, both for safety and for light if I have to change a tire in the dark, for example.
My dad was a railroader for most of his life, and I put myself through college working as a switchman/brakeman. When the weaher was like this, I usually got called because the oldtimers would call in sick.
Awesome video and safe work as usually. Thanks for taking time to share.
Ron, you should try to find a truck repair shop near you, and beg them to replace them WORN OUT NOISY WIPER BLADES! Lol
I couldn't believe there was no officers there when you first started. I was very relieved when one showed up. Stay safe Ron.
MrMitchB Sometimes there are so many wrecks that there aren’t enough officers to go around.
Love you guys. Tell Talon I don't know how he wasn't freezing his butt off... He should get a face mask or something to help stay warm!
I like you man. Take your job very serious and take all precautions. Your a good teacher for that young man.
This is one of my favorite videos. Ron is an artist. At his trade. A real professional.
I remember back when my cousin and I use to do trees by trimming them or cutting them down out in the cold where it makes it hard for you to move fast or just move period. Even with gloves on your hands can feel almost if not num. And anything that hits you on your face, ears or neck can hurt you very bad. Summer time when it gets into the triple digits, if you don't drink lots of water or Gatorade, you can have a heat stroke which I have before. I can see that you're a man who's not afraid of work, no matter what the weather is like. My hats off to you and Talon. God Bless You both and stay safe out there and thank you for sharing with us of your work.
That rotator sure is a valuable addition to your fleet. In the past it would have taken at least two 750's to do that job comfortably. One at the rear, pulling the trailer to the rear and one on the front with one line pulling up and back at the rear crewmember area and another on the front Dow low to help bring the front around as the trailer was pulled back. Although I have done them with just one unit at the front to pull the tractor back around, the trailer backing up by itself after the brakes have been aired up or release. However, for that to work, several conditions have to be right.
The life of a tow truck driver seems to be endless. Stay save and warm. And have a grand day.
I was just passing through your neighborhood! I almost stopped for breakfast.
Do you know the difference between a 2 wheel drive and a 4 wheel drive pickup?
The length of the cable you need to pull them out of the median!! 😎😎😎😃
now that one i like!!!!
@@607703 Yea, sounds about right. 2wd pickup isn't worth $ savings up here in the north. Had some part their f150 2wd drive in neighbors yard across the street some years ago. No receiver hitch or hitch in bumper to hook a tow strap on to for my chevy to save the ford so had to take the ball hitch off my ATV to stick in their bumper.
@@607703 feel free to use that! My buddy is a Michigan state police officer and told me that one!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I always said it was how far into the ditch you went, same thought from different perspectives.
Thank you sir. Please be safe. God bless.
Wow! Looks like the whole gang had their hands full on this day. Trucks running off the road, cars were probably spinning out and making themselves into "frisbees". I guess people have forgotten how to slow down in winter storms. Nothing worse than sleet, freezing rain, ice pellets and all that other stuff that happens when the temps go down below freezing. We have been there, done that up here in Atlantic Canada. Today is a freezing rain, ice pellet, rain.. back to snow type of day for us. Temps are going from -2C to around 6C, therefore a mess. Stay safe out there, and that Guardian Angel Elite seems to be doing its job like it's supposed to. Can't wait for part 2, and that's hard to do.. lol God bless you and your crew.
People have been there before but some forget every winter. Slow down and try not to do anything that will break traction.
Great work Ron, & Talon! Thank God the trooper showed up so you both could work the scene. God bless, & keep up the awesome work!
This all could be avoided if folks would drive slow and easy in conditions like this, stopping distance is over 10 times further in conditions like this, you and Talon deserve a medal for what you guys do, always in my keep safe prayers Ron.
About 30 years ago I took a defensive driver's course here in Texas. The instructor mentioned that in a cold snap that had occurred earlier that year he chose a following distance of 3 days - in other words, since he did not have to get out on the roads when they were covered with ice he didn't.
@@KnightRanger38 Hehe.. the 3-day rule. I love it. :-)
Rob Highfill we got stuck in ATLANTA GA back in the 70s with an aICE STORM , no such equipment there.
We went through that same storm system in Kansas City, Mo but I lucked out I didn't have to get out in it stay safe
Safety #1 Ron, great job! Where I live it's -37C today, prayers for any recovery workers working today!
At "normal" speed watching the trees and branches in the background move was like watching them move at high speed like with the videos at end from the back window of the truck. WOW!
All that nice antilock braking on the tractor is useless when you end up with ice under the snow. You might as well put the entire tractor trailer assembly on air cushions and see it get blown off the road in that much of a crosswind.
Even with all the other stuff the law enforcement agencies were trying to get you to deal with simultaneously you still took time out to inquire about the truck driver's ability to safely wait on the side of the road in a truck that would have no heat due to an inoperative engine. You are a true capable multitasker in adverse conditions. Thanks for all you do to help others and to post these videos.
Some times ABS brakes do Jack all in snow and ice I should know
gordon farmer On ice ABS will do about as well as can be, but if you are in a near zero traction situation ABS can not magically create traction where none exists. Snow, and other loose materials (such as snow or gravel) are not ABS’s strong point as they are one of the rare cases where locking the brakes can actually result in better braking by piling up material in front of the tires and forcing the tires to plow through it. So, indeed. Sometimes you just have to slow it down and be extremely cautious and, if possible, consider sitting out the conditions for a day or two until conditions improve as it will cost far more if you lose your vehicle and/or load in the process of trying to stay on an arbitrary and overly optimistic schedule that fails to take conditions into consideration - sometimes those of us who are customers need to give a little and recognize that a delivery is going to be a little late due to nobody’s fault but Mother Nature, and she loves to put us in our place from time to time. But thank goodness there are hard working people out there like Ron and family to help rescue those who lost their battle with physics - we all have bad days and make mistakes, what matters is surviving the accident to learn the lesson and put it into practice!
Thanks Ron and Talon for the video im glad no 1 was hurt, Stay Safe 🙏
I love to watch your videos they make my day
You earned your pay today, nice work. I like how you asked the driver if she had enough warm clothes and food..
Thank God nobody. was hurt. I love th e guardians angels above the cknes And once .ore Ron know that i always prat for you that God give you wisdom in. all the decessions you have to make for maneuvering the. cab and trailor safely I also want to acknowledge the state trooper cooperating with you like a team God bless you all and I pray Gods protection over you especially in the winter months And truck drivers and other drivers drive with caution and defensively
Ron, you could describe "miserable" and "dangerous" many different ways. But, this video shows the gold standard for those two words. Be careful out there, my friend.
This video was taken before the big "Polar Vortex" that hit a lot of the U.S. and this was still miserable. We were spared during the Vortex. We received some cold and wind, but not the precipitation that a lot received. Nor did we get the same degree of cold as many. My hats off to ANY who had to work in such conditions. I have had to in the past and it makes for long, miserable day/days. An hour can feel like three in such conditions. God bless, me friend.
@@RonPratt Agreed, Ron. Anybody working in extreme cold, freezing rain, or high wind has my admiration and respect. Here this morning, temp was -2° with a wind chill of -15. Just down the road, 4 linemen were working from 2 bucket trucks to repair a high voltage line. That's hard! Cold just makes everything tougher. Stay safe, Ron.
We here in WA are supposed to get the same type of storm here. My car wears studded tires in winter. I also am getting 3 of the guardian angel lights. 1 for the wheelchair and 2 for the car.
Great to hear Colin. Stay safe out there!
Hey Ron! I’m over in Kansas City, so we pretty much get what you get out there just a few hours earlier. Every time we get hit with a storm like this I think of you guys! I pray that everyone stays safe, and also for lots of work, being that I’m in the lawncare/snow removal business. Snow means a potential for lots of work, but also a LOT of extra safety precautions. Hopefully you guys didn’t get hit with this ice storm as bad as we did, all the companies around here are out of ice melt, so parking lots are still a mess, and the roads aren’t much better. Stay safe out there!
You're a terrific teacher, Mr Pratt. Keep on.
You two were definitely feeling the cold.... could tell by your voices and the extra effort you both had to put in to overcome the cold....
Hope you took a flask of coffee with you 👍
Good job all round, roll on part two!!!
God Bless Ya for working out in that cold, blowing snow and ice. Could hear the wind but "I" didn't hear the sleet and ice hitting your helmet.
Wow was in Wisconsin yesterday and it was POURING freezing rain go to shut it down for the day as I wasn't gonna drive on a ice rink. I never let it get bad enough where this becomes a 47 percent chance of how my day will end
Ron I love the videos but I gotta say out of all the videos I've seen of yours this is the most dangerous situation you have been in awhile. Glad it all worked out
Toon will be a rotator operated in the near future can see lots of improvements. From doing what you instruct he not confused like some I have seen on so other vids bless you both
Talon you mean? Not sure who Toon is.
Talon is AWESOME!!! I see you really take care of him and you two watch out for each other. Your buddy
Ron I don't envy you on days like that stay safe and God bless
As a truck driver, I found the biggest problem with those pucks ( I got mine from Costco ) was that they were always flat when I needed them.
Thank you for the exciting video of getting this rig ready to tow during a snow storm. In fact we here in PA have gotten snow for the last two days. I'm so happy I own a Jeep Cherokee with 4x4, but I still take my time as stopping can still be a slow process. Thumbs up on this Video.....
English trucker who respects what you do, well done.
Glad to see you and yours are doing well
I’m a Crane Operator and you folks do some really different lifts. I noticed that y’all side load your Boom, something I avoid at all costs. I don’t know a thing about your equipment and I’m intrigued.
I understand. I am very familiar with cranes, their operation, and maintenance. This is something TOTALLY different. This is a Heavy Recovery vehicle with lifting capabilities. The same principles apply to any lift whether with a crane, a rotator such as this, or, say, an excavator performing a lift and setting pipe. Physics and geometry don't change. The design and capabilities of each type of equipment are quite different, however. This equipment is designed, primarly, to pull heavy loads from a multitude of angles, but it also has the ability to lift and swing similar to a crane. With regards to side-loading, this unit is designed to handle a certain amount of side-load before having to counter the force. As with any piece of equipment, one needs to know its limitations. I've worked with this unit long enough to know what I can safely do and what not to do. I've told countless people during training, that it is just as important to know what your equipment CAN'T do as it is to know what it CAN do. Be safe. Thanks for watching and God bless.
I would have approached this recovery differently as well. Ron mentioned pulling it out the same way it went in.That would have been my way of doing it. There’s more than one way to crack an egg. :-)
That is ONE BAD tow truck love your videos
Glad you and Talon was safe while getting that one out of the snow I have a feeling with that storm you and your crew are in for long winters night
Be safe out there brother may the good Lord keep you safe from your tow brother from texas
Hello Ron I am glad you both were safe and be careful out there
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ... At least that's what goes through my mind when I have to work in such conditions. Great video as always; keep up the awesome work! God bless from a brother from the great white north,eh!
Hi guys take care on the high ways (( roads )) over that side of the big old pond praying for & every body over they
I worked on heavy trucks for about 25yrs. I found that on road calls if most vehicles didn't have to move over, even a little, they would not.
Wow, nasty weather your way, and here. Western Washington is now receiving snow, yep began to fall in earnest at noon and it's been coming down in varying strengths, at the moment, not too heavy but it is supposed to pick up and the most accumulations should be from this afternoon through tomorrow morning. About 6-8 inches is what is expected and I have a feeling it might be a little bit more than that, and snow again is forecast for Monday.
This is late for us though, not unheard of and one year in the early 1900's, Seattle and I think the surround areas had about a foot or so of snow and some buildings had roofs collapse and I think it was a bit later in the month, like the 19th or something like that.
The community college where I work shut down at 12:30 and will remain closed through the weekend.
Indeed, DO be safe out there.
"I'll take the hard one" - gets done before Talon.