Great story. This is a main reason why I bought a cheap Amazon front and rear dash cam. When I'm plowing I let those cameras roll and strobe lights stay lit when plowing in and out entrances because people just don't know how to slow down and proceed with caution.
@@Dirtmonkey was going to reply with the suggestion that you fit flashing lights to your vehicles. Even when operating on private lots where other motorists may enter, it's a warning that caution needs to be applied when approaching that will either help avoid incidents or will help clear you of liability. Something to think about is what colour lights you are allowed to use and also what style / flash pattern is most appropriate. A fast strobe with clear gaps between on and off is the best attention getter, but the strobing light may also affect your operators vision, where a slow pulsing would be better. You may even want to change flash patterns, say fast strobe during the day and at the edges of roads, slow pulsing at night within your private lots. You can buy reasonably priced magnetic mount lights that just plug into cigarette sockets and don't require any installation, but don't buy the cheapest lights because you really do get what you pay for with emergency lighting. Depending on your laws and budget, the options for lights is very broad. A good dual colour with amber and white LED's in a magnetic "mini bar" that has separate switches for colours one and two plus a flash pattern selection would be ideal. You can select amber only in a slow flash, white only in a steady burn (for scene lighting) and a fast pattern with amber and white.
I think we are supposed to only run amber in minn for private contractors. I got an amber strobe mini light bar from tractor supply a few years ago, I think it was on sale for a hundo bucks at the time. Was nice & Brite, but then the darn LEDs started going out this winter. So I found one on Amazon for about a third of the price. Wow I think it's as good or better than my old one! For the price I probably should have bought two in case this one craps out!
There is another advantage of recording your work besides having evidence that you didn't cause damage - not all people are honest. When snow conditions and weather patterns are like that there is a likelyhood that you could clear snow late in the evening/overnight and then have another heavy dump of snow later. If a client phones in in the morning claiming it wasn't cleared - either in honest belief or 'trying it on' - they can be sent a copy of the work actually being done.
Hey Stan, I'm a plow operator for the state.. We use to pull people out of the ditch.. But after being accused of causing damage too many times, we stopped being the good Samaritan.. Now we just check to see if they're ok and have help on the way.. Great video Bro.. Have a great week..
Ya, I never attached my vehicle to anything that did not have a hitch or tow hook. even then they had to be in a place i could get em out of. Hell the worst one I helped, he destroyed 2 tires on the barbed wire fence he slid onto, I didn't hang around to chat, I had a job to get back to, he was just happy to not have a 150$ tow bill on-top of the tire/paint damage. County road, farm town, old farm boy, in his farm truck, and may have been a Sunday morning.
Sign of the times. Worse, sometimes it's done because they know it's not worth the time and money fighting it in court compared to 'settling' for a few bucks. There's a "fired guy" who made a practice of playing both ends of that ploy.
I use to ride with a tow man during snow. We see somebody in a ditch I would get out and tell them 75 cash. Pay or we go on to the next one. I would hook he would pull em out. I collected the money and give it to him. He would then give me 25 of it. I made good for my age during snowy weather.
Had a state plow guy sit behind me while I changed a flat during a snow storm on the hwy super appreciated it especially since I had two youngins in the car he stayed till I fixed the flat and was on my way
I love that your crew is so dedicated to getting the job done. You have some amazing people, and I'm pretty sure you're a big part of why you have these folks. I'm also aware of how much of a PITA the heavy wet snow is to manage. I've been overwhelmed this year, and it's the first time I've had to face defeat and call in the professionals for Mom's driveway. Glad nobody got seriously hurt. I understand that part of human nature that wants to blame others, especially with stuff on the road. Adrenaline and anger are big, and glad she calmed down. Hope that insurance can cover the damage. Really well handled.
I am a over the road truck driver and I am always envious of how clean the parking lots are when you are done. the truck stops always seem to be the last place to have clean lots even if they have their own plow truck since they tend to leave an inch or so of snow on the ground. They say it is for traction but it just turns into large ice chunks we have to drive and walk over making for a rough time.
My father had a big commercial truck. A uninsured motorist hit us. Did a lot of damage NH has a uninsured motorist fund .Other driver lost their license until they paid for damages. Think they might have had to insure their license too.
I used to live in Gorham next to Berlin NH and yea someone told me that I don’t need insurance but I had a new truck so I had full coverage. I’m from Massachusetts originally. Then I realized this dude is n meat head and probably not the type of guy I wanna hang out with
Missouri has a similar law but it swings both ways I had a accident in a parking lot where a guy backed into me my insurance told him to get bent he called the state and they took my license until I payed for his damages for a accident he caused it was a nightmare to straighten out...
@@JeepintheMud02 that sounds unfair? Insurance companies are supposed to negotiate all this stuff so we don’t have to, they shouldn’t be blackmailing insured drivers too.
As a snow plow operator for many many years here in Anchorage Alaska, I recommend you put safety warning lights on top of all your trucks and have them operating while plowing and driving down the road.. It will help you be more visible to the general public and may help you avoid having anymore accidents..
Tim is exactly the kind of guy you want to work with. On another note, backing into the road is always a hazard. I'm actually right in the middle of getting strobes to put on the sides of my truck near the tail lights so I'm visible even if the front of my truck is obscured by trees or signs. With those pull plows lighted plow markers might be a good option to increase visibility as well.
People who don't have insurance don't do insurance scams. I'm sure she just got defensive in the heat of the moment and then clearly calmed down after coming to her senses.
@@jeffc6832 yes they do when they assume that you have insurance and think nobody has a camera recording footage, showing them trying to scam. Happened to me. Was at a red light at 1.58am when someone that had no lights on, snuck up behind me then hit my car in the rear. They tried telling the cops that I reversed into them and destroyed the whole front end. Except the damage didn't match up. They hit me only hard enough to leave some paint on my towball. Cop taking photos even said there should be far more damage on my car. He knew what was going on and wrote they were attempting a fraudulent claim. Camera footage from the traffic lights exposed the attempt at fraud. In my 36 years driving I've never taken out insurance and only ever had 3rd party for personal injury as part of the registration fees. Everyone has that but most also take out liability accident insurance. I just don't drive in a manner to cause and be responsible for any accidents. Had 7 accidents but never been the cause. Only the victim of other people's stupidity, and one where the sun was a mitigating factor causing environmental glare.
Im so glad everyone is ok! That plow took a beating, but in the end, it looks repairable, nice job short iron! I love watching the plowing videos! Glad to see you tonight! Stay safe out there!
I'm a new subscriber. I just found your channel because of this video. I went and watched the main video on your page. The Bobcat tour made me laugh and I immediately subscribed! My kind of humor!
Thank you for your work and content, it's great! I'm very surprised that you do not have dash cams on all of your work equipment. Could save you from trouble and would make for extra content. Also you should start doing some vlogs once in awhile. You mentioned it in the past and I bet if you asked the ppl a lot would say yes. 👍✌️ Honestly at this point we'll watch anything you put up because your just a good guy and we like watching RU-vid channels like you.
Yup, never argue with someone if you can help it, odds are they've already convinced themselves they are right no matter what you say and if they realize it at any point they were wrong they won't budge simply out of pride.
I am glad no one got hurt. I see other youtubers put all excess rope to the driver's side of the truck so you can see the rope tighten. You got lucky pulling her out sideways. Happy new year's stay safe
Always a pleasure watching Stan and his team what great professionals always speak proper work proper all around proper love this channel and the scenery is not bad either
I retired 2 years ago from my job in a large oil terminal which I also plowed for about 25 years. I also plowed for my town when I was off from my regular jobs for over 30 years. We had the same thing happen to a couple of the drivers over the years. We found that having some really bright strobes installed on the rear and sides of the trucks worked well along with the roof rack lights..There wasn't much of a problem after that.. I was noticing you guys could be more visible out there. We even outfitted the bobcats and Kubotas with top and back stobes. I'm not knocking you guys at alI..Im just suggesting this would definitely help make you be more visible day and night and safer for all... God Bless and stay safe..thank you
Warning lights help people see you when plowing and helps when people are acting dumb. I'm pretty sure since we're both in MN it's actually required when need public roadways.
Time for go pros on all your employee vehicles! I enjoyed this after the prior video mentioning it. Digging the music in this one. It is relaxing watching them clear the snow. Take care.
Nice one Stan. It’s amazing how people with no insurance can still drive over there. In the UK no insurance is 8 points on the license maximum 12. 👍👍🏴🏴
I used to always help other people solve thier problems until I threw my back out trying to help lift a trailer that dropped. That was 2015. Older & wiser.
Hi Stan. I love the channel. I wanted to applaud you for when you were talking to the lady. You called Alex your “business partner”. I think that goes a long way in giving your guys respect and not undermining their credibility. I appreciate your videos. Stay safe out there.
Love your channel Stan. Makes me realize how nice it is not to have all that snow to plow/shovel/salt/slip on/curse at/etc anymore. Lol. I do NOT miss it.
@@Dirtmonkey we're hungry for snow over here in the east coast, it's been lean these past 3 years... if course right after I bought a plow truck... love your videos man !
@@antisocialjusticewarrior2073 I hear ya mate. You are correct this will be the 4th year for us here in Vermont with little to no snow. So much for another failed snowmobile season, sucks.
@@TheFlatlander440 think in cycles.. we're in a dry cycle... I'll find something to do in the winter & we'll start getting slammed again...I did a bunch of work at a house in Bridgewater Vermont about 25 years ago. Close to Killington... it sure is gorgeous up there man. Take care!
@@antisocialjusticewarrior2073 May I suggest planning a barbecue with some friends, it will almost certainly snow then! Bonus, have shovels on hand so your guests can help clean up!
That lady's tune changed because, when the police arrived, she realized that she was deeply in the wrong being uninsured and at fault for the accident. She is very lucky that you gave her a free tow-out that she didn't deserve, based on her past behavior.
The sound of stepping on snow, or the silence of a neighborhood only disturbed by an sound that echos. Or being near a creek during winter time having to walk a rickety cross bridge, hearing the sounds of a winter bridge and water flow beneath you....... and seeing the dormant trees layered with snow on the top side. let alone snow at all.... I MISS IT.
We have the policy that we can not touch anyones vehicle when it is on our property because if something happens then we are liable. Sometimes I feel bad that I can't help but most of the time I'm glad I have that policy.
Just found this channel, I've been watching a few contstruction videos latley but like this channel the most so far. The thing I like most is putting the track name and artist of the music that you use. Guess its royalty free to get around youtube, not many do the same thing, so big up to you guys!!
I'm a contractor/ sometimes plow guy in Maine. We're required to have blinky yellow lights. I'm a little surprised you guys don't run them. It helps with liability.
Really glad you said “I’m these guys business partner” because often times if they know you are the boss they will try to argue or in this case, make up damages that you caused or bad stuff
as a former towtruck owner/operator, my receipt has it written on it that i or my tow company is NOT responsible for damages incured from pulling your vehicle back on the road. if asked about it, i explained that your driving skills or lack of driving skills doesnt make it my responsibility fix your mistake. i can only try to minimize the damages that may incure due to you driving unsafely, i can call police out and have popo discuss you driving faster than conditions permit, a ticketable offense. i can leave you and your car where it is and someone else can you and car later, or i can pull the vehicle out after customer signs waiver of damages.even if i did pull vehicle onto road for free. cameras would have been nice when i was doing towing.
It's so nice to see that when people help pulling others out of a snow bank that they are doing their part by applying the brakes as you are pulling. SMH. 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Surely any claim from an uninsured driver is automatically void? And any impact from the rear is always their fault anyway, it’s a pain having to deal with these people all the time
I live in north Eastern British Columbia and I am in the Oilfield and in our neck of the woods and someone ends up in the ditch we often offer to help pull someone out of the ditch. We are told that the owner of the vehicle has to hook up the rope to their vehicle. We can offer help and suggest the best way to hook up to their vehicle but they have to do the actual hook up so that way he/she is responsible for any damage as they were the ones who hooked his/her vehicle up to our rope.
So,so glad you have video footage of your plow Pickups TIRE track location. This is going to be an insurance fight. Get your film footage to your insurance agent. The sad part of all this, you are just trying to plow the "entrance to a private Property. I do like how your rear mount attachment is bright "Orange" that will help you on her saying she did NOT see your plow pickup. She was Driving way too fast for conditions of Right-of-way.
Hey Stan... Be careful pulling people out of the ditch using your ball hitch.. In Aug of last year a couple of guys were trying to get a truck unstuck, and the hitch broke and the rope threw the hitch through the windshield of the stuck truck and killed the driver of the truck... Pro's recommend using a specialty hitch insert designed for pulling or just pull the hitch out and use the hitch pin through the eyelet. I was thinking also... If you don't want the amber lights running while filming, maybe some of that red/white reflective tape ( like you see on the side and rear of semi trailers) ran across the top of the rear plows, would help make them much more visible at night. It sticks to just about anything... Anyway, ya'll were super nice. Situation was handled admirably and respectfully it looks like. Just want y'all to stay safe...
As being from MN, I thought the law stated that as long as the driver of the stuck vehicle hooks up the tow strap, that takes the burden off the towing vehicle
@Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek wish some would get the hint here, doesnt seem to matter how many cars they wreck, they keep trying to drive like complete maniacs in the slickest road conditions.
I hope that you have turned this into your insurance company. I hope that after all of this she doesn't decide to claim injuries, and damages to her vehicle..I think that you should look into getting some kind of warning lights on your equipment. It can't hurt to have them.
@@sterlingmiller4109 I understand that, but if someone hits you, and you have them on our equipment, and they are operating. The cops may be more likely to ticket the driver who hit your equipment because they can't use the excuse that they didn't see you. She should have been cited for driving to fast for conditions in the first place. He was clearly not in the roadway.
I just started a land management company here in TX. Those type of altercations with the public is the only thing that concerns me about running my own company.
Hey Stan , I love how many miles you put on when your on the phone 😂!!! I can relate to that! What gets more miles ??? Reverse in plow trucks or talking in the phone!! Lol enjoy the day!
Just wanna say love your videos Stan! I have a small excavation bussiness I started at 21 and your videos inspirer me all the time! Just had a question how come you guys don’t run amber fashing roof lights for plowing?
Damn, driving without insurance in my state gets you up to 1000 dollar fine per offense. Anyone driving like her should not be operating a vehicle without it.
It's a big fine and they often suspend your license here in MN (where this happened). Happened to my ex-wife 25 years ago. They cite you and send you on your way until you go to court.
When I Plowed snow for a City. All the time I got asked "can you PULL me out" you are so,so right. And it's a great " FYI" having the "Officer" say what he did. Especially since her vehicle HIT the back of your excellent design, rear attachment. It's obvious that he was out of Right-of-way. She was going way to "Fast" for Road conditions, just looking at the road, sky letting loose more snowfall. I do wish in my Humble opinion that you would get a magnet mount (Strobe/Flasher) on the back of your snow plow Pickups. They make great magnet mount single or Light Bar systems. I would have people right on my TAIL, as I'm trying to spin a Sand/ Salt Brine with a spinner on the rear of the Plow, the People would just start tailgating a dump truck. We even had BIG orange signs say "Stay back 300 Feet". Many times I just stopped plowing, moved to the side to get these idiots OFF my Rear. I had people get so angry with me when I told them we are NOT a TOW TRUCK service. One year there were so many vehicles just abandoned in Right-of-way. The people just left their cars. I so badly wanted to just plow them off road, we could get nothing done as far as plowing snow, plus there were massive backups from the vehicle Abandoned. One year one of the plows blew snow on a person walking in Road, not sidewalk, was in very dark clothing. The plows would be blowing snow like a snowblower. The person BROKE their ARM. Big claim against the city.
It seems like a lot of people don't have car insurance nowadays. I pay extra on my insurance for uninsured motorist for that exact reason. It would be a really good idea to invest in a high quality dash cam that records front and rear. It will pay for itself eventually.
Hi Stan. Glad no one was hurt. FECES OCCUR! Females are sometimes ìrrational. I calls 'em ""HAR DOOS" LOL ;-)) Shalom/gw PS if my wife reads this it may cost me a long hospital stay. ;-))
Having strobes when plowing on or near a public streets and parking lots are important. Corner strobes are also helpful. Insurance companies will do whatever to pin the blame on plow operators. Take their ammo away. Make sure your plow equipment has a roof strobe at a minimum.
Keep up the great work! Couldn’t have said it better, any night/day… long shift is an adventure. Question, do you salt also? If so do most of your contracts request that? Not fun sliding around a bit on an iced lot in a tracked bobcat clearing where they don’t want salt.
It’s a great country, here. Ten years ago my daughter got T-boned by a guy running a stop sign late at night in Minneapolis. He had no insurance. Daughter’s car should have been totaled instead of repaired. Car was never quite right after that. Fortunately, she was okay. Lost $500 deductible. Insurance company went after the guy, but never got a dime. Makes no sense.
NEVER EVER touch anyone's vehicles EVER! Once you touch their vehicle you are responsible for everything that happens to that vehicle. Two months from now they can say you damage their transmission, front-end components, etc. There is no upside to being a nice guy. Just ignore them, and tell them you'll call a tow truck.
Another great video, You got some good guys there, I wouldn't have been so calm as they were, It sucks that she didn't have insurance, and it baffles me that they get away without insurance, I didn't think you could get your license renewed without insurance, So I love the video's, My next question Is Where's the Ford pickup you bought Over In Wisconsin with the plow package ? I haven't seen any videos with it plowing snow.
Great video Stanley I am a county plow driver here in Mn the more lights on a truck or even putting on the safety vest is crazy like a monkey to a shiny object they aim right for us have a great day be safe.
As others have said, your trucks should have yellow warning lights and personnel should wear high visibility jackets. Especially now that you’re plowing school lots.
I can't believe she went out in that weather with no insurance man in Britain have no insurance is a big no no-matter what time of year it is, she is so lucky to be alive,and it looked so cold that night. Great video mate good to see someone working every body is on strike in Britain at the moment lol 👍🏻☕🇬🇧
Can't help thinking if we are getting the full story here, only speculating but that's what the comments are for! Plow clears the frontage and then reverses back onto the road into the path of the car to start plowing in. Car swerves and starts to slide, meanwhile plow moves off the carriageway hence point of impact is off the main road. Got to echo the comment further down, no beacons on the vehicles and not even a couple of warning signs placed either side of the entrance before starting to work sounds iffy! Especially as the plows appear to be unlit on the wings, after all they are not manoeuvring in a predictable manner until you can determine that the truck is plowing and not just using the road like a normal vehicle.
Why? it wasn't his fault. Ppl don't know how to drive, that big truck you don't need lights all over it LMAO. just fuking drive right not like an idiot moron.
Hey Stan what’s the update on the new Ford truck you just got? Also I’ve been seeing a lot of f350s and f250s with plow packages brand new or lightly used off the lot in RI if you know anyone who is interested
The density of that lady accusing the driver. When she was driving fast in the first place. It’s 100% her fault no insurance or not. I wouldn’t of pulled her out if she didn’t have insurance so you don’t need to be on the road to get into another accident. Although somebody else would’ve pulled her out wrecker whatever but it wouldn’t be on you. I used to do construction and the company I work for a trucking company out of the ditch because it missed the car by inches. And then an hour later it went head on and killed somebody , a family. That decision eat that guy up. 🤷🏼♂️
Pretty much need that all the time now, if there's any chance of a you said/they said scenario and your not able to provide documented facts your left in the mercy of the police and courts. My track record there despite being on the right side of things wasn't good.
Driving without insurance is just crazy. People do it but it sure is a mess when things happen. Sad thing is the wreck counts against both parties even though you do nothing wrong. Insurance is a must.
Is it hard to find work over there? I'm in Australia, I currently dig pools and underhouse excavation with mini excavators and dumpers, sick of working by myself, employees are hard to find for the last 3 years. Been watching you for a few years now, love all the stuff you do, plus the tool reviews are great.
Reading other comments, run more lights, and reflective material, and dash cams. A cheap way to mark the plow end tip is with bicycle lights. Battery operated and cheap, and mountable. You never know the type of people you will run into on the roads.
the woman that hit the plow is at fault, SHE HAS NO INSURANCE PERIOD. this law is in all 50 states. period QUESTION TO THE SNOW PLOW OPERATOR WHY DIDNT THE POLICE CITED HER FOR NO INSURANCE? THAT BECOMES A SUIT AGAINST THE POLICE AND THE WOMAN IN THE ACCIDENT.
