RunAway Rollback!!! Almost Wrecked A Wrecker!!! 

First, allow me to thank all those who were concerned for my safety in this video and those who gave constructive suggestions. Others may have missed part of the purpose of this video. In the video I pointed out the fact that there were things that I would have or should have done differently on this job. I also pointed out that I went on this job not completely prepared in the fact that I did not have my tire chains or my snow/ice cleats for the wheel lift to keep the truck from sliding. I also did not have salt on the truck. All of these things I normally carry on the truck during the winter months and they were put in the truck that same evening after I unloaded the car, before I left the shop. I was caught unprepared. I am not perfect. I am not always prepared. Nobody is perfect and nobody can be 100% prepared for any situation.... I persevered. I didn't give up. I recognized and overcame the obstacles before me. I learned from the experience and I took actions to correct the problems that I observed. To me, these were the things I hoped people would take from this video. We are all flawed and find ourselves unprepared, but we can overcome and learn from these experiences. Thanks for watching and God bless.

The new dash cam is nice and clear. Good quality.

My husband and I have been watching your videos and completely enjoy them, exciting, informative, tragic, funny. Very dangerous work for you and your men. On this video, we were so concerned for you, we were on the edge of our seats!! I kept saying, just leave it Ron and go home!!! It was so dangerous for you, all by yourself, in a bad spot. So happy it turned out well and you were safe. We have become the Ron Pratt viewing family here in Northern Cal. PS-We really enjoy watching Mikey, he is a really hard worker and great intuitive guy helping you he doesn't laugh when you fall!!! Best Wishes to you and your great American, Patriotic and caring channel.

There are not many of your recovery videos where i held my breath but this was sure one of them. Well done Mr Pratt, my shattered nerves recovered when you got back safe.

I've seen a few requests for timestamps, especially on the longer videos so to take any sort of burden off of Ron I'll try to write timestamps while I watch the video(s); since I find the timestamps a nice addition. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Situation briefing 01:55 - Driving to the scene 23:30 - Arriving on scene 24:19 - Ron wishes it wasn't at the bottom of the hill 24:23 - Ron Really Really wishes it wasn't at the bottom of this hill 24:40 - Thinking and planning 24:48 - Truck slides around a bit 26:16 - Air brakes, High Idle, and a Prayer. 27:36 - Frozen tool boxes 29:27 - Ron Walks home - Setting up cones, talking about how he would have approached this differently 35:02 - Getting rigging set up 37:19 - The First pull 38:02 - In Russia Ice puts you in drink. 39:15 - Reconfigure and try again 42:40 - The first time I can remember that a truck did not have what he needed 48:00 - Progress on this pull 57:06 - Heading back to the shop 59:50 - Picking up hitchhikers 1:02:30 - Arriving back at the shop 1:09:44 - Thanks for watching 1:10:47 - On scene time lapse

I feel for you. The lost sleep, miserable working conditions, truck sliding while it's parked, stress. Take care of yourself Ron.

You weren’t kidding about those guardian angel lights. They really show up a long ways away. Your dash cam is excellent! Glad you were able to make the recovery safely. You had me worried there for a bit. Looks like you could have played hockey out on that road.

I know I'm way late to this, but Ron, your videos have gotten me out of some tricky spots with strictly vehicle use only. One thing alot of people fail to realize.... Less pedal equals more grip. Thanks for all you do. Be safe and continue the fight for everyone to SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER!

after dealing with "people" all day, watching you in one of your videos restore my faith that there are good people in the world.

"Hopefully, this is all for the night." Haven't you learned not to taunt Murphy? One of the habits I was taught early in my EMS career was to go over every call afterwards to see what could be learned from it. This is one case where it pays off: you know what decisions need to be improved the next time.

Holy smokes! The new video quality was excellent. I prefer the other mounting location (behind you) though because I'm a geek that likes watching you hit the different switches etc.

The man who never made a mistake, never made anything. God bless

the new view looks great...

Ive watched a ton of your videos and this one had me worried the most. I kept telling myself " nothing bad happens because if it did you know Ron wouldn't have posted it".

Bless you Ron, working in the snow and cold past 10 pm on a Saturday night. You are a credit to your profession and community.

Your truck sliding was spooky glad everything worked out well. God bless you Ron and all first responders, without y'all this world would be a mess. Thank you

Don't know about you but I'm beat just watching.

Guardian Angels earned their cost tonight

That you got that one back is a testament to your skill, and the fact that it didn't go any further downhill than it did is testament to their luck.

I am again reminded of just how much work it is to do what you guys do, even on simple recoveries, and frequently under pretty rotten conditions. I am grateful that so many are willing to do what you do. We who have needed your services are very happy you all are there.

Really needed a second guy in those conditions. Great video.

I like the date/time listed.

Like the new dash cam. One thing to remember when working in icy and slick conditions, put the wheel lift down, it can act as a anchor and help keep the truck planted. Seen that trick used for many years by the drivers here in Detroit. Glad that you were able to get the job done safely, and those guardian angel lights really earned their keep. Stay safe!

The driver who got safely out of that car was certainly blessed.

This one had me sitting on the edge of my seat!!

That was a tough one! Perseverance won the night! What ever they paid you, it wasn't enough.

The dash camera is awesome. Very clear. Great visuals. Another great job Ron. Please bundle up so you don't get pneumonia again. Sending Love to you all. Please stay safe.

Ron, love what you're doing. Showing what yall really deal with and how you do what you do is great. I'd love to see you do a daily vlog for a week. Just so everyone could see the different aspects and full perimeeters of what you do for the company. Thanks for all that you do. Please stay safe. For the record, I'm legally blind which just means I can't see well enough to drive. But, I love the towing business and would absolutely be in a truck if I could drive. I'm saying all that to say, your channel allows me to at least be some part of what's going on. Thanks again for doing this channel.

I feel like I'm riding shot gun with this new camera

Love the dash cam. It’s perfect quality and you can see clearly

Welcome to MY WORLD of towing !! I just love it when they don't leave the keys when that car ain't going to drive out by itself. Stay Safe out there Ron.

The new dash cam has amazing quality, an also so glad you and the wrecker are safe, said a few prayers for you. Stay safe and always watch your six. Have a blessed week

That looked like a really tough Job, Ron. You did well, in the end. A really gripping watch (no pun intended), it's good you noted the various points where you thought you could improve too, good to know you recording for us is not just a valuable tool and entertainment for us, but a valuable source of learning and improvement to help you and the rest of the guys stay as safe as possible. Stay safe, Regards from England!

Scary when you watch your Wrecker sliding away from you. I used to take my extra chains and lay them on the ground and coil them around the drive tires and it worked very well. Just a suggestion. Stay safe Ron.

Well well. Your message about not being 100% prepared is so well written and about fact it gave me chills. You explained every persons journey through life. As far as the dash cam goes, very nice quality. In the video you showed what a deep breath and using your experience to get yourself out of that mess. Well done indeed.

When I tell you Mr. Ron this ride had me bugging. I was clinching the arms of my chair, pushing imaginary breaks, saying repeatedly, slow down, slow down, and I was reaching for my seatbelt at my kitchen table. You do go that extra mile. I spoke words of good will for all of us because that view is driver and passenger. Outstanding perseverance. What a ride! MicheleB.

Almost had nervous breakdown watching this episode. WOW!

Ron you need some sort of “out reach” system on the rollback. To help hold the truck in place in these conditions. Or maybe some sort of cleats on the bottom of the wheel lift. Thank you for taking us on this adventure with you. Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless...

Someone was watching over you that night, Ron. Good gracious - all alone, snow and ice, no chains. You are blessed, my friend.

I like the lights you have for the cones, I'm going to have to talk my boss into getting something like those.

Awesome job in bad conditions and unsafe downhill area , you’re the best Thanks Ron

I saw your comment you recently made, and I just want to say that I greatly appreciate how you take the criticism. This isn’t just a learning experience for you, but for all of us viewers! We can all learn from this video, whether it’s how to be prepared or how to handle this kinda situation. Stay safe out there Ron! Praying for you and every other operator out there’s safety every day! God Bless🙏🏻

Good job Ron. I can tell your a good and safe driver. You had a good teacher. You drive like my daddy taught me when I was 13. Driving on the back roads in West Virginia. Thank you for sharing and glad your safe.

Ron, impressed with the way you always check for oncoming traffic with the quick head flick. Also, driving slow and steady makes sense in these conditions. Can’t help anyone if you don’t get there yourself.

Love that dash cam! Just like being behind the wheel. My first time behind the wheel was in a snowstorm almost sixty years ago. Been driving in bad weather ever since. Did not envy you're job that night. Those were some very bad conditions. The good Lord was with you that night. Stay safe and don't push the envelope like that.

Thank God there is people like you around to help in conditions like this! That wore me out watching this...You earned your money on this one!!!

I'm always praying for you guys who are out there especially at night.

Good video Ron - you are always a safe operator, but this time, with preparation lower and the weather against you, a little bit closer to the edge than normal - but still safe - Thanks for posting, Tanks for educating, and I always admire your profession at this cold and icy time of the year - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - stay safe - Good Luck!

Love the new dash cam ron.

From Texas - I can relate to terrible roads! Glad you stayed safe!

I was expecting credits to roll during the closing time lapse. Well done sir. You gave someone a real gift.

Absolutely LOVE the new Dash Cam... It's now so much easier to see where you're going during the driving portion of your videos...

Wow, you really had to work for this one. Plus dealing with the stress and conditions.

Just put you tube on and there is a Ron Midwest video up, brilliant. Can’t wait. Sure to be the best . Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

This makes me thankful I don't have to deal with ice or snow where I live. I know too many people who have wrecked because of it and a friend who died due to it. Stay safe! I'm sure you'll be better prepared if there's a next time.

Second time watching this, and I'm still a nervous wreck!!! PLEASE don't take these type calls alone anymore! God bless and protect you even when you put yourself at risk!

Glad you got out of that safely. The new dash cam is better at night, but I like seeing the view that includes you and the truck dash and controls too. Perhaps do some of each, mainly dashcam at night?

nice dash cam

Wow. That was harrowing just watching. Much respect to you for getting it done and getting home safe in such rotten conditions.

Living here in Alaska, I understand the dangers of icy roads, having slid off them several times while my truck was just stopped and as soon as I moved forward, slid off the road. This is an everyday occurrence here in the winter time. Good video.

Hey Ron love the videos!! You should try adding "time stamps" in your videos so those who wanna skip the drive can click the time stamp😁👍 but once again, great video!!!

I agree with you Ron. I wish you hadn't tried to work that job alone. That one really made me nervous.

Oh my God! I have been sitting here holding my breath hoping you would be safe and Unit 15. But you know if you hadn't gotten the car out some knuckle head would have came along and decided for their entertainment to see what would have happened by pushing it!!! God Bless Ron and a great save!!

Glad it all worked out and you were safe...the dash cam is amazing it was clear for night filming...as always I enjoy watching you work and figure what needs to be done for each situation and overcoming the obstacles...thank you for sharing be safe

Great dash camera

Hi Ron… I’ve been watching your videos now for about a year now and First off, I’d like to say you are just One Amazing Man…! No matter where you are or what the situation you’re faced with, you ALWAYS figure it out taking into consideration any obstacles and dangers that are present. You’re always thinking things through no matter if it’s the current situation or what could happen down the road. One of your many admirable characteristics I’ve noticed is "You are “ALWAYS POSITIVE” no matter what the situation. You are very cautious whatever you’re doing… You not only learn from your experiences but another admirable characteristic is, you take the time to share your experiences with others so that they may learn and see what someone may be up against if someone would be faced with a similar situation… As I watched this video, all I could keep thinking was, I wish I was with you to help out. There were more than two guardian angels with you that night and I was so relieved to see you finally get back in your truck to head for the shop… I wish I lived closer to you so I could help you out. Sorry for the long comment but I just had to reply and thank you for another awesome video and glad to see you recovered the job you set out to do… Thank you again and keep up the great work you do…!

I enjoy all your videos Ron. This one seemed a real challenge. By yourself, at night, no cell phone coverage, icy roads, cold conditions. Yikes! Good job!

My son has driven tow trucks for many years. I'm impressed.

Ron tough and dangerous job by yourself, thank God everything turned out well. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

i look fwd to this day every week, i started calling it Tow truck Friday!

You absolutely have to love a Missouri ice storm mixed with snow.

having spent the last 40yrs doing doors dock equipment and truck restraints i have felt your pain on the cold, but in this video i really felt it for you as i sat in my comfy chair nice and warm, you have made many hour of my first 2 months of retirement pleasant and educational. and having the right tool for the job iis the first step. thank you sir, great videos

super Ron to the rescue! Love the stuff man this is all crazy keep up the good stuff 👍🏻

Its nice to see more of the road in front I personally love the new view Ron. Stay Safe Ron you are fantastic in what you do. Nothing seems to bother you or no recovery is to much for you

That was the wildest recovery you have done in a long time, I bet! I have to admit, I kept screaming "chains!" at the screen. My dad taught me the importance of chains...we lived in the mountains around WIlkes-barre, PA, and there was no safe way to get to anywhere when it snowed there back in the early 1960s. My dad had a Chrysler New Yorker, and when he put the chains on that huge beast, not much would stop it. The stories he would tell about seeing cars and trucks in the ditches that he would just drive by...well, he passed almost a decade ago, but chains have been an important part of my winter driving took kit as I now live up here in Canada, and I drive a Subaru Forester...two sets of chains needed being all-wheel drive, but not much will stop it when it's chained up!

Both me and my dad watch your videos, and we absolutely love what u you and you have inspired me to hopefully one day buy my own tow truck.

I hope that you and your crew have been safe and as warm as possible over the last couple of weeks. They made this night look like a day at the beach.

Really like the view from the new dash cam. Prayers for safe recoveries, for your safety and for those involved in accidents. GOD BLESS.

Every time I hear the opening theme I go "whoooo!" it's not too late in the day now but I have done the same in the wee hours of the morning. Love the work, love the channel. Stay safe and god bless as you would say!!!

Your dash cam works great, awesome clear picture! Stay safe and blessed.

Seems to me like the best idea would've been to put it off till light and gone back and got it then when you could have people with you making sure you were safe. Glad to see that roller lead works like I thought it would. I wonder if you could put some sort of foot/grip plate under the underlift to be able to use it as an anchor when it's icy or muddy. You might also want to think about adding a pair of 4 inch square LED flood lights to the front and back of your boxes so that you can flip them on and have a TON more side light to see down into ditches and whatnot off the side of your trucks. Some logging corks might offer you some traction on the ice too so you won't go sliding everywhere. I prefer the dash cam view over the back window.

Thank you Ron for putting your self out in these horrible weather conditions to help people and stranded vehicles... please be safe ...

Love the footage from the dashcam. It gives a much better view of the road than using the GoPro on the rear cab window. Glad you got the job done safely (given the difficult conditions & without chains). Looking forward to the next one Ron, keep up the good work

That was one PRECARIOUS recovery, but YOU DID IT!! As far as the dash cam, it's a winner! Very good stabilization, excellent visibility (even at night) and excellent audio.

What a recovery effort that was! That was a very sketchy one for sure, from being alone, very dangerous area, no cell phone reception, icy. That one had just a little bit of everything. And the new dashcam looks very good!

Really liked the new dash cam. Your night videos make me think about my nights on the side of the super slab taking care of crippled big rigs. Stay safe it is dangerous out there. Always remember any time you leave your lot, you have entered the most dangerous place in the world, Americas highways.

I'm glad you made it without getting injured. You did well!

Great job under extremely difficult conditions. Hats off to you for overcoming the difficulties safely. Be safe Ron.

for situations like this in the future id recommend having a radio in the truck as well as one on your person in case you end up in a situation like that again, if anything bad happened you would be able to call for help when your phone has no signal

Been there done that, I'm ancient, did this in th 1970's, wished we had the equipment that you have now. The owner was great and was proactive, I worked with heavy duty down to one tons, also did the roll offs, great for allot of recovery messes. Great video Ron, I really appreciate them. God bless you and your crews families. Thank you very much, brings back allot of memories.

Love the new dash camera. Glad your safe after that one. WOW!

Every day one can learn something new. You learned to get additional help just in case. Stay safe Ron.

That was a tricky one for sure. Stay safe out there.

The new dashcam is fantastic! That was quite the hairy recovery. Everything about that situation was bad. Glad you made it out of there safely.

Thank you for the wonderful service that you provide for the public be safe and secure and God bless you also

That dashcam sees better than I do at night!

I would suggest you earned your corn that night, and then some Ron, job well done.

I have to give you a new name Ron (Dangerman) One of the most exciting videos ,I was trying to slowdown without touching my brakes on. Hard earned dollar's on that job.

Ron, I am very glad you posted this video. So many people put huge effort into making themselves look absolutely perfect on youtube. What you did was show that you are a real human with real emanations, that makes real mistakes. You also showed that you have amazing patience and perseverance. God was with you on every step of that call. You stayed calm and collected, you corrected, and you overcame. You are alive and well and safe, and that’s the most important thing here.

Love the dashcam unobstructed view.. be cool to switch between this and the cab in the video as you drive...