Major Semi Rollover Blocks Entire Freeway
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Major Semi Rollover Blocks Entire Freeway. Finally, something rolled over that isn't a container. And after the load spilled all over the freeway, it was empty too! Received this job from Omar at Titan Tow at 6am, and immediately headed out to assist in my 50ton rotator, Hulk.
I was first on scene since I was already headed in to work and had a driver meet me at this onramp in Hulk. From there I got a royal police escort, backwards, to the incident. At exactly this time they had managed to move some debris to snake a path for some vehicles to pass through on the center divider side as morning rush hour is BRUTAL. This was only temporary since that's the side that had debris, and my goal was to open up a lane on the opposite side as fast as possible.
The only way to do this was to winch the entire thing towards me and straighten it out. This worked great, and allowed 2 lanes of traffic to pass simultaneously while Omar and I got our game plan and rigged for the final job. First step was to close and secure the box to the chassis, then we rigged quickly to get this tractor and trailer up and out of the way.
The job was high pressure but overall I found it quite easy. Omar had a heavy wrecker on scene up front so as soon as it was upright, it went straight onto the under-lift and ready to tow out. Unfortunately the freeway still had to be shut down to do a full debris cleanup, but those guys seemed fast and after a bit, all lanes were open and traffic free again.
Since this was a rush job, I didn't get to use a drone or Sony or any other fancy equipment. All footage was shot with my iPhone 15 Pro in Apple Log, what did you guys think?
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Never ceases to amaze me that on a nice SoCal day with dry pavement that you can end up with a mess like this.
@obfuscatethecode5696
6 ай бұрын
People drive too fast and think they own the road. Always makes for crazy accidents
@55VickyV
6 ай бұрын
There was also a car (maybe an SUV) involved in the accident. They took it away on a rollback. Perhaps it changed lanes too close to the front of the truck. People don’t realize that it takes longer for a semi to stop than it does a car.
@richardreid6377
6 ай бұрын
I figure the SUV was the victim of spilled concrete. @@55VickyV
@Chris_Dosen
6 ай бұрын
On that stretch of the 605 people drive way to fast
@douglasmijangos3327
6 ай бұрын
@@obfuscatethecode5696 whenever I get back to Cali .. I can go anywhere in the U.S. and as soon as I get into Cali it feels like it’s a race track bruh .. it’s like People in Texas have a 70 MPH speed limit and they drive 70 maybe 75 MPH for example but here in Cali it’s 65MPh and everyone here is going 90 and shit 😂 it’s fucken ridiculous
Ha ha 15:39 thanks for the shout out. My oiler and i were stuck in that for about 2 hours. Got on the freeway just 2 exits south of this. Glad you were there to get this cleaned up. You guys do great work been a subscriber for a long time. Posted some of my own videos but it’s not easy to make good videos. Hats off to you for taking the time to keep people informed and entertained. OE local 12 SoCal baby!
@PepesTowingService
6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, this is why I made the decision to agree with chp and drag it to open up that lane. Insane how long it was shut down for before I even got there especially in morning rush hour. Safe travels out there!
@ryanburbridge
6 ай бұрын
@@PepesTowingServicemuch appreciated! As you know us CDL guys can’t just jump off the freeway and take side streets. As a crane operator I’m always impressed with how you rotators can get things done. If your ever interested in getting up and close to some crane work just reach out.
This one was also done neatly and quickly. What a great company promotion.
As a retired operator of 20 years it never ceased to amaze me when we needed a lane to work so that we'd be safe in doing our job the CHP wanted the lanes open and they wanted them open right now so you better move your ass and do it but if a CHP officer break a fingernail on the freeway during a traffic stop they'll shut the whole damn freeway down for hours while they do their investigation that's how it's done in SoCal
@checkoutmyyoutubepage
6 ай бұрын
Cops are like that everywhere.
@Bamamarama
Ай бұрын
For real. Its amazing they split traffic around an accident like that. Safety should come first. If you have to shut it down, shut it down for gods sake.
@freedomworks3976
Ай бұрын
All cops are that way
The conditions you guys have to operate under is wild!! I’m always impressed - crazy traffic, the people, the odd scenarios, the heat, sometimes rain and the cliffs… just crazy
@PepesTowingService
6 ай бұрын
Want to know a secret? I thrive in these conditions. The more pressure, the worse the environment, the better for me lol.
Pepe, you and your crew are at the top! Another no drama recovery that was as hard as they come! Congrats!
@danielsantos4903
6 ай бұрын
Boa noite pepe,s e equipe.😊
@williamwebster3131
6 ай бұрын
Hard??? The road was already closed. Could of backed 2 trucks up to where it was and flipped and drug it on its wheels out the way. Instead of dragging it down the hwy to straighten it out. Would of been much faster to open the hwy
@davidfraser3344
6 ай бұрын
Pepe la pew 😅
There's nothing cocky about the truth. It's called confidence. Great job as always!!!
Josh it’s great to see different companies working well together! Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
@GetBusyDrift
6 ай бұрын
right! f the corporations
It's nice that two different towing companies can work together. As always, Josh job well done.
Pepe's Towing never ceases to amaze me as to the quality of their work and their ability to solve complex problems and work with other companies and organizations. Bravo Zulu.
As a 60 year old tow truck driver in Canada wished I had of equipment like that in my time! awesome job guys. Some people don't believe it take some real engineering to accomplish what looks completely impossible safely and with the due time to free traffic
@user-uv7nl8kz2o
6 ай бұрын
In much of the 3rd world, a tow driver wd do exactly this
15:44 You've made it Josh! Hulk and the crew is KZread famous 🤣 Another fantastic job dude, it's always great when you collab with Titan etc. 💪🏼
@PepesTowingService
6 ай бұрын
Haha I get TONS of DMs on insta from people doing this. It's such a cool feeling to do a job and everywhere I go I get "recognized".
Josh You most often commend "the Hulk's" power. But it's your skill and learned knowledge that makes it all come together. Another excellent recovery!
When I saw Hulk on the KTLA morning news getting ready to "do its thing", I knew it would make a great KZread. You make this complicated stuff look easy! And great call on chain binders on the hydraulic cylinders.
You are too quick for everything 😂🙌 that’s why you’re the man with the plan
@PepesTowingService
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr Ruiz !
Started my thirty three year trucking career operating a wrecker when we only had slings. I’m from Cali and you guys do a phenomenal job. Whatever you do if you get a show don’t let them make you look like fools. Do it your way or no way. Great channel.
That driver knew he was on KZread 😂😂
Wow. I’m an old lady and enjoy watching you guys work together. My hubby was a good worker . He ran the paving plant, to build new freeways.
Hey Josh & Omar !! Great work with doing the job at hand & letting the traffic flow !!! 👍👍👍👍👍 ALL should be well pleased with this recovery for sure !!! 😉🤔🤗
@PepesTowingService
6 ай бұрын
Very pleased!
Nice to see why you show that, when any police agency calls, they get the best to deal with the mess. Yet another example of why any company that does recovery work on any of the nation's highways needs a rotator.
What a messy job. Always a pleasure to watch you work 😀. Another great video!!
PEPE’S ROCKS
I have watched several of your videos (and several by another tow truck company - Ron Pratt) and I am amazed with the power of your trucks. Also I notice both you and Ron are careful and thorough when recovering heavy trucks. In particular you both often have tricky and difficult situations to deal with but always come up with a plan to ensure the job gets done safely. In particular just before this video I watched another one of yours titled "Insane Tractor-Trailer Rollover UNDER a Bridge". When I saw that truck on its side under a bridge with such low clearance my first thought was you would have to drag the truck out from under the bridge before uprighting it - and I was right. But I was surprised at one part of this video; you dragged the truck over to allow traffic to pass on BOTH sides of the vehicle during recovery (because the police wanted you to get another lane open ASAP). I thought you would need the extra space on one side to upright the truck but you managed to get it done in the very limited space left after the second lane was opened with no danger to the passing traffic. Well done.
Great job Josh pulling it to straighten it out and setting on it's wheels!
I'm an ex copper in Melbourne Australia......fully impressed with your skill and speed mate...love watching your videos
You guys are so efficient. I love watching these rollover videos. Thanks!
These messy rollovers are where you guys shine and make it look easy!👍👍
I always feel like a proud grandma when I watch you do these jobs....everything is precise and professionally done in record time. I guess I better be careful........I'm sounding a little cocky!!
That accident could hardly have happened in a worse place! Great to see all involved working together to get the job done! 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I actually just wanted to say that i personally pray and hope that the driver was not hurt seriously as well as no one else
Can't get enough of these videos. Thanks.
That's nice to see how respectful you are of these wrecks that Pete looks like it could be repaired pretty quick
Someone took that Rolling Stones sticker at the back of the trailer a little bit too literal...
Excellent job you have a good grasp of physics and geometry when it comes to seeing what will happen when you start your pulls and lifts.
Josh and Omar, Incredible recovery! You make a good pair.
Nothing beats the green on your truck hulk boy 😅
So cool that you knew exactly how to keep those lanes open and rotate the tractor and trailer so accurately. Impressive machinery too.
Always impressive.
The rust doesn’t make it old. Makes it a maintained. That’s a 389 with emissions crap on it so it’s fairly new. My Pete 379 is old. 22 years old and original paint that shines
@paulcallen6129
5 ай бұрын
I was looking for this comment- you're right, that's at least a 2011 389...a newer truck by my standards. I'm still working a 1984 359 Pete and a 2000 379 up in Oregon. Old school.
The techniques that I learn from you are invaluable.👍
Hey Josh, I recognize that flatbed/rollback. It's a Hino. If I remember correctly Hino 265. It's what we used. Had between 30-40 of them. Great truck! You are the lucky one having your truck and knowledge, you've said it before that you have the best job. I agree 👍 Peace ✌️
Awesome recovery and very good job with the video!! I did a lot of CHP calls back in my day and, you are absolutely right, they are in charge. You do what they ask as quickly and safely as possible. There is a difference between being "cocky" and being "confident". You are not cocky. Stay safe out there!!
@PepesTowingService
6 ай бұрын
There are times for safety I push my way. But in this case I agreed, having the entire freeway shutdown is an absolute no-no. Thank you!
You are a master at rigging! It is all about understanding the geometry of the cables and stress management!
Sometimes brute force has an elegance all its own.
This is how I recover trucks & trailers in Snowrunner: hook up the winch and drive until it flips itself upright.
A heroic work and all thanks and respect to you
Josh, super nice job, love the way you can manipulate the lines to get the rig to go exactly where you want it to go.
I’m so impressed. Imagine this being your first day at work at how stressful it must be to know your time is essential for an entire city. No pressure.
It is very interesting watching and listening to how you clean these wrecks up. Great job.
WOW that's awesome thanks 😮
Awesome roll over recovery and as always making it look easy
Another awesome performance 🤓🙋♂️👍
Watching a rotator and it's perfectionist master are like Beethoven performing a symphony!
Oh no you forgot your high vis chains😂😂😢
Absolutely BEA utiful !! I love this stuff ! You guys are amazing ! Stay safe .
I am very glad that the fuel tanks didn't rupture.
I looked at sort by but it didn't offer dumb to dumber. I have missed the wicked wit of Josh lately. Good job. great video and entertaining responses.
@PepesTowingService
28 күн бұрын
Haha I know, been too busy lately. I wish KZread would send me the dumb comments only directly so I could have fun 🤣
Great work as always.
SLOW DOWN, YALL😮 BIG GEORGE-GARNICA AND FAMILY COOL 😎 PEOPLE. 10-4!""
Awesome content Love all the hard work. You make it look easy
Is like you are in the perfect area for towing business Is like there is always something going on the LA area
Don’t know what it is about the videos you guys make but they are very relaxing. I guess it’s the smooth paise of the jobs are very methodical and thought out. It’s like know one’s gonna rush you because you guys have all the control.
It looked real impressive cause thats a heavy as tractor even though the trailer is empty. It just rotates with ease.
Very beautifully done brother! That couldn't have been done any better than that!
Great video to wake up to 👍
always great to watch such skills
Nice precise work.....well done 👍🏻👍🏻
Damn that move at 15:00 with traffic right beside was something else! Nice work.
this channel is actually amazing. the first person POV is great.
Im British but I've always had a love for the American wreckers big and Beasty love the channel bud
Very impressive work, I enjoyed watching that roll 😮
Everything about that job was so Beautiful great job 💯👍👊
Beautifully executed!
In Chicago area only time road is shut down that long is if it’s a fatal other than that the name of the game is get the highway back open!!! Good job
You're pretty damn Amazing at your job! That rollover was PERFECT
Josh That Is What You Live For, You Should Give Him A REALLY NICE CHRISTMAS GIFT For Him & HIS FAMILY 🎅🎅🎅😊
Great job 👍
I hope you recovered your chains and binders from the hydraulic cylinder. Good work in the middle of the freeway. Stay Safe out there. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.
You're awesome guys!
Great job! I used to live right there… on Pioneer Blvd with the 605 in our backyard.
Fantastic work Pepe & Crew !! 👍🏼✅🤩
Bro you sound like you having fun when you do this type of jobs👍👍🙌🙌good job bro. Shout out to the bay area bro gob bless
Very good Pepe!
Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota
Wow what a job it takes a special breed for sure great video Brother.
As the wife of a heavy wrecker operator of over 35 years, I cannot tell you how many of his friends and coworkers that we have had to bury because of careless, ignorant car drivers. TLM. 🤛 TOW LIVES MATTER
Epic video bro, helpin me learn heavy haul and i appreciate it, hope you got your hi vis chains and those binders off that cylinder.
That was very cool nice work you'll love the channel always thanks 👍😊
10:23 - "I drive a Porche now, player." Lmao, you tell him, my G!!
😳Ufff geee !! I’m wondering if the driver survived. I’m glad that the truck did not explode . It would’ve been very difficult for the driver to survive an explosion here. 😢
@PepesTowingService
6 ай бұрын
lol why and how would it possibly explode
@magdalenallull3524
6 ай бұрын
@@PepesTowingService when the truck overturned with the spilled diesel it would’ve sparked a huge explosion. The engines are real hot . I’m just curious that’s all I really don’t want something like that to happen to me.
@Tim---
6 ай бұрын
@@magdalenallull3524Good news is that a fuel explosion usually requires a pressurized container. You'd have to get the fuel tank boiling for quite a while to set up the conditions for a BLEVE, Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion. Diesel is even harder to ignite that gasoline (petrol), requiring higher pressure and a relatively specific fuel/air ratio. Try it, you can't light diesel with a match or spark - diesel engines don't even have spark plugs! The Michael Bay explosions you see in the movies almost never happen. Worst case in this crash would be the force of the rollover, not fire or explosion.
@magdalenallull3524
6 ай бұрын
@@Tim--- Thank G-D I’m glad to hear that .
awesome work guys
Pepe's folks are a well oiled machine of precision and excellence!
Never cease to amaze me did I have a job Josh be safe out there😊😊
Nice work guys….stay safe out there!
Nice job. Compressing that cylinder was a trick to see. One for the algorithm.
Bad ass Pete . . . Laying in the street. 😢
I like what you do keep doing a amazing job
Awesome vid…… so precise and accurate…… you guys rock …….masterful flip……👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice job. Skills bro. 🔥
Great video. Hello from the East Coast!