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Ladies and Gentlemen, as always, thank you for watching. I have been reluctant to make this request, but I must. Unless you are calling the shop for business purposes, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SHOP TO SPEAK WITH ME. I understand that people want to speak with me and I am working on ways to make that happen, but it cannot be through the shop phone lines. We have a business to run and the number of phone calls of people asking to speak with me regarding RU-vid have reached a level where they are disruptive to our business. If you want me to continue making videos, I have to be able to do my job. When I'm at work I have to focus on my job. Please don't misunderstand me. I appreciate all my viewers and, as I said, I am working on ways to to involve my viewers and give them an opportunity to speak with me. I want to continue making videos. I plan to do some LIVE videos and I welcome suggestions anyone may have. So, I respectfully ask that you please do not call the shop unless you need our business services. I pray that you will understand and not take offense by this request. Thanks for watching and God bless.
Ron Pratt have you thought about getting the rotating rollback?? I've seen it in action & with you being in the country I'm sure it will be much of an asset to your company!!
A little mid-week extra video for you!! I still have a detailed walk around video of new #15 upcoming, so please be patient. And, yes, there will be a new video posted Friday morning around 7:00 a.m. CST, which is my new standard video release time/date, but it won't be the walk around. What will it be?? You'll have to wait and see!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!!
Ron Pratt If I every broke down in your neighborhood ....you would be the first one I would call...Thanks for what you do...Prayers for you & all safety on site...God Bless
I love the way you show us your work. Especially the teaching of your teammembers and viewers as well show me how much you love your work. So thx for your vieos and god bless you, your family and your team. Greets from germany.
Ron does things automatically. After towing the second car, using the chains on the trunk locking hoop, it got bend out of shape. Which will prevent the trunk from closing. Yet he still tries to close it. You just got to love the way these people do everything automatically, to tow a vehicle safely.
Not a thing wrong with with doing what you enjoy without dodging traffic and running at a heart attack pace. Also, just watched your testimony video over the weekend! You and LaDonna have a great story of God's faithfulness! I was blessed!!
Hey Ron. I've been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I enjoy watching your videos. I grew up around diesels. 2 of my uncles is truck drivers. But what I like most of all is your stance on your faith. We all may not be of the same denomination but as long as we can all agree on the fact that Jesus Christ came to die for our sins and we accept him as Lord and Savior, we have a way to heaven. Keep up fighting the good fight and keep up the good work. God Bless!!
This bring back so many memories from when I drove the deck truck. Guys I used to work with had the scoops. They wouldn't secure the tires and have lost many a vehicle. I always likes to use the l arms with straps. Thanks for bringing back some really good memories and some not so good ones Ron. Take care my friend and be safe.
Cant say I love seeing you "WORK" Ron but your work shows your expertise in thought process of HOW TO and How to do it safely. Just marvelous to see your fine work even in adverse weather like the BIG TRUCKS that had Jacked. You and Talon did great and safely. Keep up the excellent work AND Videos, we all luv em !!
Always amazes me that at some point, both of those cars were bright and shiny and sitting in a dealership showroom, and someone with a smile on their face was driving off putting the first miles on them. . . how far and distant that is!!!!
Yep, I'm living it. My Uncle gave me a 94 BMW since he can't get anybody that knows how to fix it and that someone you speak of dropped 48K for it on the dealer lot. So I also have a 97 park avenue that is so close to the 2nd car here I could have spent a couple days retrieving door handles, instrument cluster and other electricals to wind up with a great spare parts bin for it. Same color even. I had to look in my driveway to be sure it was still there. Unfortunately, nobody stole the car that can't be locked and I need a lock tumbler for it too.
Great demonstration Ron, I love seeing how you explain the hows, whys & wherefores of the recovery business. I've learned a great deal watching you over the years. Stay safe out there
Another great video Ron. I can totally understand what you were saying about different ways of doing pretty much the same thing. When I was driving a tow truck, the one I used was similar to the#15, I was taught a little bit different than what you do. But as you were saying there is no wrong way or better way so long as it done safely. I know I had a really good time driving a tow truck, it's a good way to make a living as well as a good way to meet new people. Thanks for sharing and God bless
May be a "boring everyday life" video but still interesting to watch. Even learned a few things about securing loads. I tow a trailer from time to time, always good to get strap down advice from a pro so my weekend warrior self doesn't lose something going down the interstate. Thanks for another great video!
I think that's a nice safe job, no over head power lines ( your arch nemesis), and no fast moving traffic ! Thanks for sharing and best regards from the UK.
I was born and raised in the south, and I have heard it many times, "If a truck doesn't have scratches, it isn't a truck." Meaning, trucks are meant to work. Scratches happen.
After watching with my wife I (think) I noticed that there is not double-arrow above the cab - even one that folds over. I see you have much more storage locations than before, front of the bed tie points (they looked light colored in the video), not too many red / blues on the sides or back of the truck (didn't see the nose yet.) The wife says the new one reminds her of a "big boys erector set" - all the bells and whistles, etc. that you guys like! And of course a bunch of new shiny chains and straps and all those good things you need to do your job. Thanks for sharing and be safe out there!
Nice tidy job of securing "loose ends" on the ground car. And as always the safety+ securing of both cars. Ever appreciative of efficiency and going the extra mile in a person's work! Thanks for posting. 👍👏😊
Ron one of the things I like about you is you don't put people down. You always talk with respect to the the people you are working for and the people you work with. You show that you care for the people around you. There are some that don't do that. Respect for people goes along way in my book. Stay safe and God bless you and the people you work with.
A little bit of levity here and humor. Comedian Ron White says in California the police shot at a Chevy Suburban 22 times and missed the car completely. Unfortunately it’s the truth.
I wonder if things like is what was somewhere back in time caused someone to say the phrase we know so well, that would be 'couldn't hit the broad side of a barn'?
Interesting video, Ron. From the title of the video, I thought that you might be picking up two vehicles from a farm or Ranch, now I know that I was wrong. From the size of the bullet holes, you can tell that they were using some high powered rifles. I am a little raw tonight, we just had to have our 1984 Ford F-150 towed away today. The pick-up was running fine until two weeks ago, when the module that sits on the of the distributor burned the wiring. ( We just recently put almost three thousand dollars into it, it was our restoration project.) God Bless You and Your Family.
Ron I appreciate the fact you don't do everything the exact same as me when I tow. Sometimes I see stuff you do and " it would have been easier if he did xyz" . Other times I think "I wish I would have thought of that". Many factors go into how a vehicle is loaded as long as the end result is the same then who cares how it is done.
Another enjoyable video Ron, and actually quite interesting, and it was good to see the newer of your Rollbacks in action, and I totally agre with how you put things, it don't matter how we all get to 10, as long as we all get there, and we can all do it again the next day if we need or chose to, Stay Safe, God Bless
Hi Ron. I really like these videos Ron. I really get a lot of your videos. I saw the video where you recovered a U Hal truck on the Fire Trail in Shawnee National Forest. Keep up the great work Ron. I want to Thank You for your service Ron.
Hi Ron& family another great vid its in the 80s. In Daytona we are lucky .Bless u And your family im 70 years old and I tell my family when I grow up I want to be like U😜....
You call it an under reach, in UK, we call it a 'spec'. This is what I used to do when I was a recovery driver. I drove either a spec lift or a beaver tail truck. Spec lift quicker than beaver tail, but bever tail (as well as the roll backs) are more secure and used for longer distance recovery. . I enjoyed this one.
I'm glad you do your tie downs differently because I have seen some driver's use just the J hook and when they hit a bump in the road the J hooks come lose and have to re-load the vehicle . If he had done it right the first time he wouldn't have had to do it over again
Some very interesting bullet exit holes. Would be nice to pop a few trajectory sticks in and see where or if they matched any of the entry holes. Also you mentioned that these 'day in the life' videos may seem boring, but not me me all your videos are interesting and informative. Thanks for taking the time putting them together for us.
Double bonus footage! Quick tour of an LE gun range and loading footage at the end. First video here that we were just as interested in the towing as where it was being towed from. They must police the brass pretty thoroughly as there was not any on the ground. Took a defensive shooting from a vehicle class given by former LE several years ago so knew a bit what may have gone on.
Another great video! Tho not out in the 'danger zone', still interesting, as well as informative. I love the new Pete! It's good to see someone use clean and up-to-date equipment, (and work hard to keep it that way), and to perform every job professionally and with ultimate work ethics and safety. I appreciate your integrity Ron. Thank you for taking the time to post these. May God Bless and keep you, your family and the staff at Midwest.
My older brother drove for E&R Towing out of Chicago. He drove a 2 car hauler. 1 car on the deck and one over the cab. It also had the wheel lift as well. FYI, Ron you are a smart man lol. I bought some of those retractable ratchet straps to tie down my wife's power wheel chair. Man those are awesome. A very good investment, thank you...
Easy Peesy, a few sniffles and no sneezy.....nicely done...... And I agree with you Mr. Pratt about the breakaway chains being used 100% of the time, they are no different than the chains on a travel trailer, small trailer or fifth wheel, they maintain control of the vehicle/trailer being towed or pulled in the event of a broken hitch or under reach/wheel lift or any other portion of the vehicle being towed/pulled!
i always enjoy all your videos, i like watching the big wrecker towing when you do it. I have watched all you videos and sometimes watch them again to learn more on towing, so that i can advance my career as a operator some day, all i have is a class B now but working towards my class A
I was going for my B first but the Head instructor got me to change my mind asking me the very question I asked myself when I finally dove in. Cost, since I saved a bunch of money going for the A right away as opposed to paying full for one then the other even if the A was discounted for those already holding a B. For me it cost 3 grand for lessons back in 2003, never regretted it since.
Hey, Ron!! Your video is a good one, and that a "normal" day for you seems pretty quiet. lol Your years of experience, and keeping up with the latest safety gadgets makes you one of my top tow truck drivers to watch. Sometimes I cringe when watching another tow video, as you have set the bar high for integrity, safety, and honesty. I won't judge them for what they do, but you have spoiled me for the highest quality of service ever. I know that the other tow truck drivers do it their way, and as long as they are doing things safely, I won't say a word. You keep it real, no shenanigans, and your humor is getting better, and the titles are getting much better. lol God bless you all and keep it safe. Laterz!! 🚛📸👍🤗💕🐸
Personally, I like the fact that you still use chains on the deck for tie down, that you use four instead of three, or worse, none at all, and that you release the pressure on your winch after you tie down the car. Anyone who has ever seen a cable or winch itself break resulting in the inevitable loss of the car from the deck will know what a dangerous and foolhardy practice that is. Like you stated, there are a lot of ways to get to the number "ten" . I was wondering why you never cross your saftey chains under the wheel lift. I've found that doing so helps with potential "slack" problems on turns. Great video as always and as always, GOD Bless you and yours.
I enjoy all your videos you do real well with your narrations. Your videos are educational, I've learned quite a bit in the ways of getting it done as foreman of a lawn maintenance company your teachings are as good as my bosses. Your a lot like him in the way you handled difficult situation. I've have subscribed and yes God bless you and your family.
Safety is EVERYTHING ! Getting the job Safe and efficient and no one gets hurt is the 3 main points , Who cares if it's not done someone else's way , I run a Volvo 18 Speed with Tag trailer and Hiab 500 boom . Safety if my #1 Rule and when someone asks why I don't take short cuts or starts telling me how I should do my job I clearly say After 23 years doing it this way with a safe record and clean driving abstract , I'll keep doing it my way and untill they spent thousands of dollars for training and hundreds of hours doing it , they can go pound sand . After all it's my licenses and certifications and my job on the line , not thiers , too many internet cowboys out there think they know better . Keep up the great videos and the excellent safe work ethics . Load security is everything when hauling , people's lives matter . Stay safe and keep the wheels between the ditches on your own side the road lol
Wonder what people thought passing you and seeing those cars full of bullet holes. Going to have to watch the news tonight and find out where the big shootout was at.
under reach aka wheel lift, is also known as the "stinger".(anyone who's banged their shin on one can tell you!) i have on occasion used the stinger to lift the rear of our racetrack's small wrecker to change tires on the wrecker (with jackstands for safety). i've always believed and "LIVE" by "at least 2 points of failure for safety's sake"
Great video. My only nitpick, is that the junk car on the deck completely blocked out the other junk car, after you positioned yourself to grab it, during the time lapse.
Hi, Ron. I'm adding my thanks and good wishes. I have a general question: What kind of school did you attend to learn how to play with all 3 of Newton's Laws? Watching the complicated recoveries is educational and fun.
Nice job, especially if it had been 20 degrees warmer. :-) A thought: I think you could have hooked those trunk tiedowns into the top of the trunk lid. Would have held the light bar a little tighter. Nothing wrong with what you did of course, just a different way to do things. I wonder if whoever the receiver is that gets those junkers is going to panic at the holes and brass in them. :-)
Good to as see the new rollback in action. And a 2 for 1 deal at that.. Safety first and always. Not just your safety, but for the motoring public around you.. Stay safe out there. Warmer weather is coming (eventually).. God bless......
We are experiencing a bit of freezing rain and ice coating today. 60 schools have called off, but hopefully all will stay safe and warm. Thank you for watching and God bless
The rear door/hatch/whatever on my parent's new Pacifica is plastic. Mom couldn't put her magnetic stickers on it. (They still have a sticker from the college I went to, cough, cough cough years ago - LOL)
excavatoree I have 2 magnetic signs, on my last car, now this one also, by chance I was disqualified,,from a petit jury, murder , because of those signs, ‘LEGALIZE THE CONSTITUTION’ THE other ‘I AM PRO CHOICE ON LIGHTBULBS’, MANY toot their horn , and thumbs up’, from Maplewood, NJ
I like the Peterbilt better than the Ford, and thank you for posting a video that involves using the wheel lift. More storage space on this one that the Ford. I wonder if a tool locker could be mounted behind the cab for even more space. I had a 97 Malibu aka 'The Green Monster" that was not one of the best cars I have ever driven. Engine needed to be replaced, the gearbox needed new solenoids, the security system was a constant headache, aluminum wheels were peeling and the ABS light was a constant source of irritation. Went to scrap in 2013. The Malibu you were picking up looks to be a baseline version with the four cylinder. Great video as always. Not boring at all. God bless.
