Trent, I like the way you had Roberto visually check that the 5th wheel was properly latched to the kingpin. That's the way I ALWAYS did it and taught trainees to do it. There's nothing like "seeing" it to be safe.

I had no idea that I needed videos of towing things in my life but these are far more compelling than I ever imagined. I hope I never need your (or a colleague) services but I hope they all look at your operation as a standard to achieve.

I just love the mentality of some people. "I'm not the one paying for it." You are also not the one getting paid more by your company because you are costing them money.

@TechOut

6 жыл бұрын

Gizmo42Rodeo in all honesty his company probably told him to do this to avoid a tow

Ive been watching your videos for a while, and Ive loved every second of them, your polite, understanding, know your job inside and out, a good teacher, helpful to your customers, your company trucks are spotless in everyway, keep up the good work and I look forward to many more hours of your videos

Those tow trucks are amazing pieces of equipment. Impressive engineering.

It nice to see how in most of your videos someone learns something new

Your a good driver Thank you for sharing stay safe 👍🇺🇸😎

throughout of my career I worked for 6 different trucking outfits ....all of them had same policy ...if truck is broke down never separate it from trailer. If it had to be separated it's must be done with approval of towing company and by licensed towing professional.

Haha what was he doing. Good video and your tow truc is a magnificent one.

Very fun videos to watch i usually watch them all the way through some good skills you guys are putting to work out there. Keep up the vids :)

Trucks look mighty nice today, looks like someone has been doing some polishing . Another smart truck driver,

Love the grunting noise when you climb back in your cab. LOL

I learn something amazing & new on videos Trent another perfect job done right.

you are all business. I like your style. keep up the good work.

Keep it up!! Looks like a adventurous job Especially the money pit hahah

I'm a new sub. Love the science needed to get them out of the messes!

Love the channel man. I am currently working on getting my class A hopefully w/ my Hazmat from the military. But I feel like I learn a lot from just watching your videos.

couple of air heads driving a truck lol another good video man

Trent, I apologise for giving you alot of crap, but dude you are a very talented and smart young man. Keep up the good work.

@MotherTrucker777

6 жыл бұрын

there is so much knowledge in these replies....

love the videos keep up the great work

Another awesome video Trent, you guys should all have two-way radios with lapel mics to communicate on scenes.

Congratulations on 10000 subscribers. I know how you feel man I deal with your pain everyday.

Got sand? I sincerely enjoy these ride-alongs. I'm too old, poor knees, etc. to even think about jumping in and out of a cab like yours. I can't even help my farmer friend anymore because of my bad knees. Oh well, such is life. Typically, how much would a tow like this cost a person / company? (if you can tell us here, that is)

roberto need more training hope you show him more since he look kind of guy who like to learn new things

@andy16666

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Roberto is awesome.

I said it before I will say it again truck drivers keep tow operators employed now I think I have seen everything lol

@ZaCaTeCaSjErEzMeXiCo

6 жыл бұрын

Christopher Tindall are you truck driver??

@christophertindall8275

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Trujillo I am a mechanic and have been for the last 13 years

@christophertindall8275

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Trujillo you will hear stories like this from drivers and tow operators when they come in but actually see it is what makes this so interesting

I was thinking the same think when you were rolling up lol.

thats a hell of a nice pete sleeper looks huge lol

You are very polite and easy with teaching what to do. I love watching what you do! Thank you again! (Wish I could do what you do )

Always love these big truck video's. I have seen truckers with a trailer and two pups just maneuver, back up and unload each one as if it was a single. Never ceases to amaze me the common sense and skill of these drivers! So here I am looking at this video and seeing beautiful spanking new tow truck and semi with hardly a spec of dust on them. But in this day and age with computers and camera's/dash cams, why don't you install a dash cam either in front or behind the plate to easily align with the king pin????? takes the guess work out of it! Have to admit, that is one well equipped heavy tow truck. Very impressive.

@OverKillPlusOne

6 жыл бұрын

Lisa b you don’t need it. You line the whole truck up with the trailer, and unlike a gooseneck or bumper you’ve got quite a bit side to side before you miss the throat of the fifth wheel. If you have to (and this is a baaaad thing to do, great way to break landing gear) hook from not straight on it could help, but if you get into that situation it’s time to chew out the driver who dropped it like that.

Nice video again

Awesome super job

I love that a tow driver is worried about dirty hands lol

You guys kick ass

Trent .How many times did you want to swear doing this job . Daz UK

I like when I see people driving through truck stops that other truck drivers are just strolling through the parking lot.

i seriously could watch this until i cant watch this no more.....in other words....i can watch this a thousand times or more....its that good....sides....i live in Washington State...so i was curious what city the truck was broken down at??? & how far is plaza towing from San Diego, California?

good training day

Info please. Chains around\under 5th wheel?? Hold "air bags"?? What air bags?? Talk to me like I'm a kid because I know nothing. Just a class D having fun watching these vids.

I'd like to see some of these drivers on Australian outback roads.

48:28 he shit himself he thought he lost the remote..lol

Awesome video, Trent! Its so stupid how they thought it was smart to unhook from the trailer.

@adrianspeeder

6 жыл бұрын

I'd think they were trying to jump start the reefer.

@TechOut

6 жыл бұрын

adrianspeeder the alternator was bad on the truck why would they be jump starting the reefer it’s running

Or just call local taxi to take u to auto parts store to get set of batteries it'll be lot cheaper than calling a tow service

After watching that...I needed a nap....damn that was tiring....lol

Why didnt u put a snatch block to the front fender pin of the Tractor unit where it was originally parked at side of trailer to pull the truck back Would have gave u enough room to then pull it out from the front with yours

Just a suggestion to make retracting a landing gear easier... dumping the air bags was right, but as soon as you feel the fifth wheel touch the kingpin pull forward a few inches, inflate the airbags, then before coupling, crank until the foot is just barely off the ground. Then couple and finish raising the gear. This reduces the chance of lateral forces making it harder to crank up. Let the truck do the work for you.

Ive been a heavy duty tow/recovery driver for over 20 years and just want to say, Well done,but in my opinion, you could have just blocked the rear wheels,and no digging out would be necessary. It saves a lot of time.I know your training the new guy an all.Just a trick of the trade.I mean no harm.

U ever have a really good day and than theres that one shit that kinda ruines it for you? i feel like this one was yours trent haha

Nice video! Side Note: Driver please let the windows down while backing especially if there’s a ground guide. Ground guide stand on the driver’s side

@Gizmo42Rodeo

6 жыл бұрын

Except when that means standing next to traffic. People love to run into things/people while staring right at it/them.

@adrianspeeder

6 жыл бұрын

I'd not want to stand against traffic.

Thanks Trent, looks like you could use some two way radios to help you,

@azcactusflower1

6 жыл бұрын

zello app is a walkie talkie

What a messed up call , hopefully they the driver /trucking company got a nice bill the time you spent !!

A roadside assistance count not have replaced the alternator in the field?

lol love the part they should have kept it together it would have been cheaper.. seen candler nc on the door thats about 20 miles from me. great vid trent keep them up

@JamesHolben

6 жыл бұрын

IKR...those guys are giving us tarheels a bad rep...I live Down East.

boys from my neck of the woods #Carolinas

What a dummy trying to jump truck with refer causing more problems ands costing the company a lo0t more money. Good job of teaching trent. Keep up the good work and videos. Have a great weekend and God Bless!!!

@rayvonp

6 жыл бұрын

nashguy207 you need to know what you’re talking about, using the refer to jump start a dead truck is done all the time, kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5WBs7Sjc5vadag.html

You should make a video of your guys fleet

@Timmothy2012

5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see that

Dang, another Carolina Logistics, Candler NC. You guys must have a contract with whoever they got a contract with... That's a long ways.

What portable strobe light do u use

there is something i do not understand , it may sound dumb, but how come a truck like the loggon trucks have to have so many gears, it must be a pain in the ass some times, your all dame good drivers, i watch you all the time, good luck to all,

Nice video

@larrywiggins672

6 жыл бұрын

dutin tabor I

Why are the mirrors on the rear of your heavy wreckers?

Hopefully that reefer's next stop will be the repair shop, it looked pretty ropy...

I would love to train with this guy!

Trent why didn't you use safety chains?

I've got a photo of a stuck bus on the road, the road had turned into a bottomless mud pit wrecker couldn't touch it it, took two bulldozers and a road grader to get the bus out.

Y do they put the def tank on the passenger side of the truck? At least it looks 👀 like it to me.

I rather do this type of towing any day than ice road towing...I be watching the ice road towing from USA/Canada lines and its horrific

Why not hook up a snatch block to the bumper of the the Pete Roberto was driving pull the tractor back and hook it up like that?

Where are you guys based out of and what camera are you using

Customers always think they are helping a ton...but they actually make it a pain.

Hey, your at the same exit as the truck about to roll over video.

That driver did not know what he was doing

If the airbag drives are not chained , will the bags burst upon lifting?

@aussiebloke609

6 жыл бұрын

I _think_ it's to keep the drive wheels from dangling so low, so they don't have to lift as high and put the towed vehicle on such a steep angle. But don't quote me on that - I'm just guessing. :-)

@OverKillPlusOne

6 жыл бұрын

It can tear the bags or damage other suspension parts. They’re not designed to support weight hanging from them, but sitting on them.

@WileE.Coyote

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!!

Carolina logistic I have towed them many times they are right down the road from our shop most are Russians don't speak english

I sub👍

I have people do it all the time. They get stuck then disconnect it always goes bad for them

Looking at the tracks they left in the sand, I can't figure out what they were thinking backing up to that tree or why they unhitched to begin with.

@desertrat8322

6 жыл бұрын

As Trent and the other tow operator Roberto mentiomed , the truck drivers thought they could jump start their tractor with the batteries from the reefer unit on the trailer

@BigDish101

6 жыл бұрын

Why not just flag down another truck to jump start it?

Apparently anyone can get licence in there.. . . Asuming either one of those 2 had one.. :D

where are you bases out of ???

Training?

If your driver had pulled forward then backed in at an angle from the street it would of been easier to grab the trailer....just my two cents...

@OverKillPlusOne

6 жыл бұрын

Lee Shaver was thinking exactly that when he went nose into the softer stuff!

@mrnoah1124

6 жыл бұрын

Thats what i was thinking.. oh well.

Trent great video, but next time u get to drive the blue Peterbilt please record more driving with jake break.

Rip ArmorAll 2018

Guess he’s not used to pulling trailers with a tractor.

I am aFan

these two should be at the rodeo COWBOYS ye ha

Never hook up to the trailer whit dropped air bags 😵

That guy is as green as the strips on his shirt lol

something don't same right on that load. they wanted the trailer gone

why not just used the seat belt for the steering wheel???

he was hooked to a reefer, couple wires would've fixed charging problem. done it before....

You are very restrained. In minutes I would of moved it but I was always in a rush.

I don't get the emphasis on not facing the wrong way. Why is it a big deal to put your vehicle in whatever direction you need to when obviously towing? Edit: I just realized it matters when hooked up to a 30+ foot long vehicle.

If the rookie wants to drop chains on a nice under lift put him on the yard forklift out there in the desert for a week then he'll appreciate nice equipment

@toddkratzer7953

5 жыл бұрын

They are having hard time finding men to drive truck so he couldn't say anything.

NEW SUB, BUT YA NEED A NEW HELPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go ahead and back up?? Yes we have no bananas??

New guy?

More dirt on your tires

this tow was not a cheap one whats the average cost

@BigDish101

6 жыл бұрын

Prob over $500 for this...

@bobbarker7733

6 жыл бұрын

BigDish101 No way! At least $1000 for this one. $500 wouldn't cover the labor and the fuel on this job.

Like why would you do that lets just make it harder for you

Those two numb nuts I guess don't know that all they had to do was lock their front axle then they could have got unstuck. Oh well make them pay then maybe they wont do that again...doubt it. I watched the three part saga, that is some neat stuff! but man those cars whizzing by was too close.

@curtisblue22

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Hicks most Otr trucks don’t have diff locks