LOADED DUMP TRUCK TOW OFF THE INTERSTATE 

Mr. Pratt, You are amazing! You treat your customer as if they are family or pretty darn close! By that, I mean with respect! I hate to admit this, but I came from California and moved to Oregon! Missouri reminds me of Oregon and so do the people! They are polite and respectful! But i digress! I love your videos and I thank the good Lord that I have many more video's to watch and learn from! Bless you and your family! Oh yes! You and your wife have done an incredible job Raising Talon and Ethan! So very polite and respectful! Now back to your videos!

After a lifetime of working in and around recovery, it is so refreshing to to find an operator that is not ignorant and proud of it. No profanities, treating the customer with respect, no short cuts, safety aware, I take my hat off to you sir!

New drivers... Pay attention to these videos. This man treats people with respect and kindness. He has a good work ethic and patience for the job. Keeps a good attitude and his experience shows through in all he does... Driving is only a small part of the job. This man knows what he is doing and he does it well. Your'e a great one Ron! As always, nice work... :)

I noticed the young driver never used a cuss word on the way back, he was well manner, and I wish him all the best in life. Great video Ron, as always !

never would've thought that a towing channel could be so interesting and informative!

Working on a highway like this had me on the edge of my seat through most of this video. Your attention to the details of safety is very impressive. And your kindness to the young driver. You're a good man, Ron.

My dad was a foreman for CalTrans. It was his opinion people look at emegency lights and drive toward them. You do a good job. Be safe and God bless.

you the best teacher god bless bro and family

It's good to watch a professional. I'm 75 and have a 14 X 20 woodworking shop and you are teaching me how important it is to have your tools organized and to follow safety rules first! Thank you!!

I was supposed to get a lot done today but I've been binge watching your videos for six hours. So entertaining and such quality work. Awesome stuff!

First Tow truck RU-vid for me, and all I am thinking ,half way through it, is Danngit, That driver needs a raise! He knows his shit!

Captain Ron; That sure can be a dangerous job you have there !!. Cars wizen by at high speeds, WOW !!..... It doesn't need to be said " Be careful out there Bud " May GOD bless and You rock on.

I like how you use the block as a safety when chaining up the axle,I have not seen anyone do that before but I like the idea.Great job Ron God Bless

I love your posts. You display a degree of professionalism beyond most other contributors.

Remembering how much my dad liked to tow vehicles, makes these vids even more enjoyable. I wish he was alive to see how wonderful you know your equipment and the physics of operating your rig. Praise God for your work on the roads and pray that HE keeps you safe in all that you do!

A bread and butter job done in a professional manner. It's to easy to skip the safety details on a task done every day Ron, you do the industry proud. Denny

That's quite the service, Ron! Back the dumper right into their shop for them. Class! Thanks for sharing and thanks for constant reinforcement of slowing down and moving over. No destination important enough to murder folks working on our highways in any capacity. Stay safe and thanks for sharing.

Heck, I couldn't even back the Tater up into that shop let alone having the dump truck behind that!!! Good job Ron!

I really liked your extending the undertook to rotate the driveshaft to get the other two bolts. Nice!

Making a mental note to rearrange the tools and equipment in the boxes of my F550 wheel lift wrecker. Ron's got the gold standard in efficiency and organization. Always searching for the odd tools that I don't need on every job when I need em.

That is crazy dangerous I would have someone just watching the traffic coming to warn you if some idiot is coming too fast and close. Be safe out there Ron.

I can't tell you how much I love and appreciate what you and fellow tow-truck operators do. No way on earth would I willingly stand between two vehicles unable to see what's going on behind me.

Hi Ron. Firefighter in the UK here. Love the videos. Watching you pick the cones up had my heart in my mouth. I ALWAYS have my crew pick the cones up from the truck end first so that the cones still protect them as they collect them and they face oncoming traffic Likewise we set them out the opposite way ( as you did). Stay safe.

I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE DO NOT MOVE OVER WHEN THEY SEE YOU WORKING, THEY ACT LIKE THEY OWN THE ROAD. YOU DID A SUPER JOB.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL WAYS.

Ron we're always praying for you and your crews safety. Love to watch you work always done professionally.

Be careful out there, and thanks for the tour of scenic rural Missouri.

Great video as always, thanks! Couple of thoughts on how to improve the truck though: 1. Make it an extended cab, and install a switch to move the driver and passenger seats back 18". This would allow you to get out easily and comfortably on the passenger side when parked on the side of a freeway. Expensive mod, yes, but cheaper than a funeral! ;) 2. Mount a wifi or wireless camera in the rear light bar that you attach to the rear of the towed vehicle - makes backing much easier!! 3. Some slide out lights on the drivers side of the vehicle. Lets assume a broken down semi in the emergency lane (right) with a full size reefer. You pull in front of him, your lights are all hidden for oncoming drivers. A simple extension pole that can slide out the light to extend 1-5 feet beyond the truck would push drivers into the next lane without giving then anything to hit, especially if they are 14 feet up!! Look at the mirror extensions used by trucks that haul mobile homes and you'll see what I mean! Keep up the great work, enjoying the channel!!

Seems like a friendly young guy making a living at Farming so the rest of can eat. Thanks Mitchell and Ron. Great 👍 video.

Hi again sir I've been spending numerous hours watching your fabulous videos and it's a real pleasure to see a real genuine man like you where you don't mind doing the extreme always for people and you love the Lord I'm a born again Christian and I wished it was possible to meet you in person but live too far away from you take care and God bless you sir stay safe

For some weird reason I think that chain carousel thing is the coolest thing in the world. You have earned a new subscriber I might have an addiction.

Thanks for the ride Ron. The dump truck driver seems like a nice young man. The kind employers wish they could find a dozen of.

After watching a couple of your video's I at first thought, "Now this is an interesting profession and looks like it's cool to do." Then I watched this video of you doing an on the side of the highway recovery and my opinion quickly changed to, "Nuts to this!" Every time a car went whizzing past I flinched, so obviously this isn't something I could do, but it sure is fun to watch! Another thing I really enjoyed how you spoke to your customers. No sir, yes sir, gentlemen. showed very good professionalism and if I noticed it I am sure your customers do also and probably enjoyed it as much as I did hearing it. Good job sir.

Great video. Enjoyed it. I do wish folks on the interstate would at least get over. Stay safe and God bless.

Another great video from the best tow truck driver in the USA thank you😄🤪👏🏽😜🌹👍🏻

That was a dangerous place always the professional looking after the driver nice video Ron.... God Bless

It is impressive watching you perform your services with such skill and expertise. Amazing how you parked your rig so close to the guard rail!

glad to see you get that truck hooked up and get out of that location ron.that was a little scary watching you so close to the highway.keep safe big ron!!I always pray for the good Lord to keep you safe,you the man!

You are one brave soul.. I would have hooked and very slowly made it to the first exit lol out in that lane i was cringing the entire time.. Glad everyone was safe

every night atleast look 2 vids of you :) love it man , i am from the netherlands i drive trucks for 15 years now but you need to love the guy who help you out when you brake down

Hello, Ron. This is my first time viewing this video and reading a few of the comments. The conversation between the dump truck driver and you was pleasant and respectful. Always good to meet and converse with good-natured people. And, everyone please when you see any flashing lights on the side of the road, MOVE OVER . . . SLOW DOWN. God bless and be safe to Ron and the Midwest Team.

My wife said you really need a superhero outfit. With a cape of course.

Ron, at the end when you shoot a wide angle of the dump truck hooked up to your rotator, the dump truck looks like a Tonka truck compared to your beast.

your truck is so impressive always impressed of all the features

Another great one Ron! It's amazing how big that tator is, makes that dump truck look like a Tonka! Stay safe!

Ron great job,as usual nice to see how polite , you are to people , be safe and please keep videos recording .

nice , I like your videos a lot it's like watching wrecked without all the skipping around , job from start to end

Thank you for being so kind.

Enjoy your videos and especially your level of professionalism and organization!

Ron thank you for sharing with us GOD bless everyone, from Kentucky

My first video I've ever watched, I'm in love! 1, that is such a nice dang truck! 2. That control panel on the rear left side is cool as crap! OMG just WOW! and 3 you that you can control the bracket remotely!, plus you have MASSIVE skills!

Just found this channel... it's awesome! I also like that its family friendly!

Watching you work next to traffic brings back memories of ‘93 when I was a light duty hooker up here in the Lansing Michigan area. It was nothing to be throwing the J hooks on a car when we were still using the sling and be laying out in the lane. I’m awfully glad there weren’t as many distracted drivers back then

From your show I have learned a lot of things I don't work in recovery I've always been a mechanic but we had a record old timey style but I've learned more about how to recover vehicles than I ever know glad I don't do it no more I'm 75 years old don't need to be out there on them roads are working they don't drive it too many roads too many cars

This is the first video I ever watched of yours Ron. Been a viewer ever since this one, thank you for sharing!🤘🏻

Nice work Ron, the rotator sure played with that weight up the hill. Keep safe and god bless

Climbing into that cab sure is a nice feeling! I had to do some roadside wrenching on my Jeep a couple of years ago, on the shoulder of I-29 South, in St. Joseph, Mo. I didn't have the luxury of cones, or hi-vis clothing. I ended up calling for a tow, because I couldn't find a serpentine belt that would fit. Another fine video Ron!

Love your organization! Use something then put it right back when your done... Great work!

WOW! Never thought about accessibility to the tools. Learned something new.

Ron thanks for showing the whole tow enjoy your videos. God bless you

I like how Ron talks properly no swearing excetera interesting me enough I hardly ever see Chevrolet dump trucks

So much enjoy watching your work , it’s fascinating

Just found this channel and I already love it! i like it because I'm 13 and love trucks trains and cars.

I think I would have had a highway patrol car there to help with diverting traffic, that was scary. Thanks for the farm video, I live in farm country, but in a metropolis, so I don't see much of the big farming outfits, even though they are maybe 30 or less miles away.

just two guys talking about engines what a good conversation.

Nice job Ron. Was scary on the highway. Once you got the cones out they made a difference indeed. Be careful and stay safe.

Ron I love your videos. Keep helping people and be safe on the road.

Ron, I really enjoy your videos. You always show the whole tow not just a couple of minutes. Thank you for another great video and may god watch over and protect you.

I love this video, and i enjoyed watching the whole thing. I actually didn't want to skip any of it, witch is great. Keep up the good work!

Hi Fox: those bolts are to compress the brakes so they don't lock up when traveling down the road to the shop!!! I drove for 30 yrs😃😊

I like that lazy susan chain box. that wrecker body has all kinds of little features that make the job easier. well thought out equipment. its still bull work . get those caging bolts in before the air runs out.

nice to see the rotator doing duty as a tow truck and not just a mobile crane.

that truck is amazing, and very well equipped..fantastic rotator dude.

This was on my suggestion list, glad I found it, going to be one of my youtubers I watch on a regular basis, stay safe out there man!

Excellent job Ron. I was scared just watching you work.

That profile view of the tow as you exited the garage finally let me understand just how big the "Beast" actually is! No mystery why you have to carefully chose your turnaround sites..

Good job. Very dangerous! Yet you still have time for the customer!

thank you Ron for sharing your Videos. Be safe as always and God bless you.

I love your content Ron thank you for answering my question and i will keep watching

great video. i watched the whole thing. people dont slow down when they see safety cones or triangles MOVE OVER PEOPLE. PLZ. God Bless

Another great job done Ron.you're the best.

Glad I stumbled onto your channel. Nice to watch a pro in action. Did some recovery back in the 1970s with a 750 Holmes never ran a rig like yours. Did some finished unit delivery for Chevron way back in the day too. Enjoyed the vid. Subbed to the channel. Stay safe.

That fold out command console is sweet!

Ron it still stumps me that drivers will not move over and give workers on the side of the road room. I spent 30 years as a firefighter and had a number of times I almost got hit trying to rescue people. Thank you for stressing safety and reminding folks to move over.

As Memorial Day '17 weekend is here, we know there'll be plenty for you to do (probably dreadfully in most aspects, as most holiday seasons). Hope the weekend is good for you and those you help regardless of what happens on the roads and it's mostly break down stuff like this and out of fuel. Stay safe and God bless.

i love how safety conscious Ron is

One of the best trailers that I would say you would definitely need to use mainly when you are clearing an accident on the interstate I'd get an arrow board trailer👍

Your truck reminds me of a 26' Penske truck I brought back from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Walton Beach, FL. with a full car hauler attached. On the way back I stopped at the I-10 Truckstop I parked next to an 18 wheeler. The driver commented I was parked in the wrong place and I asked him if he'd included my trailer. He said he had not even seen in, but when he found out I was longer than his truck. He asked me if I thought I could do a test for them. He called three of his buddies and said he has a guinea pig,. They set a truck parked along a wall, then once I parked they pulled another in behind me and put one even with the front truck. Now you know where this is going, I was to get my truck and trailer out of the spot I was in. I did just what they had not expected me to do. I slowly backed the truck up so as to not set the trailer brakes, and pulled out of the hole they had left me. They had the surprise of their lives, they had never seen a car hauler backed up without setting the brakes. I told them if you go very slowly, those brakes will not set, any other way and they would. They bought my dinner, and I continued the trip back toward Fort Walton Beach. I stopped in front of my house and Dad came out to look at how long that thing was. A 26' box plus 19' to the front bumper, now add the 28' car hauler. 73 feet long Yes I agree there are some corners that can't be taken or should not be taken when driving what seems like the box of a semi-forward and the cab as the trailer. Here's a quirk in the Florida driving law, I can drive that 26' box truck without having a Class A CDL, [although I've had mine since 1975], the limit is to 26001 pounds on a Class D drivers license. I've driven things you most likely haven't even given a thought to like the 6 wheel front wheel drive road grader that we used to take to the top of a 326' high hill. The road was coral rock and the blade was set 1 degree inwards when driving both ways. Coming down you feel like you are standing up, it's nearly that steep. I've driven a US Forest Service Fire Truck that had 5000 gallons of water in it to a fire. Started the machinery and started into where the fire was using a 45-degree spray moving the nozzle in small circles. The fire was put out and the area around where it had started was well saturated with water. The chief of the Security for the complex came and got a thorough spraying down before he was told that I had warned the gate guard I would be bringing a fire truck onto the property, do not lower the gate, I'll drive straight through it. And I did. He was fit to be tied when the guard admitted lowering the gate and that I had driven through it on my way to a fire. That little fiasco cost the Security detail $5000.00 to replace.

54:35 "Every tool has a hammer side." Eric O. from South Main Auto.

Been binge watching for a few days now. And i have a suggestion. Detroit Wrecker sales has a sneaker lift. Why not get a pick up with that lift for light duty and double it as a blocker vehicle for busy roads like this interstate.

Working in that front left compartment with door opening only 90° if someone was to come too close you have no place to go. Stay Safe Ron and has you say... GOD Bless.

Great job Ron. and i liked your impact wrench nice .

The selection of forks inside the box made me happy.

When I worked at Scotto's in California-- Oscar - the older guy that drove the Rotator-- would come in all tired- and I told him once- "Oscar, I'm going to buy you a MOPED".. and he said " A moped? WHAT FOR?" and I said " to ride from one end of that big truck to the other!!" ha. Always teased him about it having its own Zip code!!

great video Ron , just shows the danger you guys put yourself in to help others . stay safe bro , God bless from the uk

Excellent work, excellent video.

Is it amazing that how strong the parts are, that they are held in place by small pins, bolts or screws. The retaining pins on your outreach riggers are a good example.

Thank You ! I miss driving the tow trucks

Love that you have your whole tea m , Taymond, DViv, Mike and Talon

I ran across your video loved it and became a new subscriber looking forward to more will be watching your older vids.God Bless stay safe out there.

Dude made it look easy(practice makes it perfect)👍