So many saftey procedures ignored, Tim better hug those kids and his wife because he is at very high risk at not coming home again . No High Vis clothing or vest worn while on the scene, no Traffic cones, flares or any other traffic control or warning devices used on the scene, Working the wrecker controls on the traffic side of the wrecker and even worse while on a busy freeway, allowing passengers of the casualty ( broken truck) and himself to stand in the kill/crush zone ( between the wrecker and casualty) Tim, I am not hating on you but I am saying this in a very stern voice cause I do not want you or anyone else to get hurt or killed by not being safe on the road! Its a true fact that at least one tow truck driver is killed every six days, thats not including ones that are hit and just seriously injured. Please be Safe!

@6181green

3 ай бұрын

Hopefully they hurry and get into tow school to learn all of the SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 👍

@livingadamman7994

3 ай бұрын

Tim PLEASE get covered in High Vis, get more safety tools like hazard warning triangles and traffic cones, high vis stickers, more lights etc. because your too important to get injured.

@sepemail5849

3 ай бұрын

No excuse for lack of safety. Not watching crazy … next :( sorry.

@glen511

3 ай бұрын

I agree with all the safety precautions not taken, but I am most surprised that as two fathers you didn't advise the young lady to stay outside the crush/kill zones. At one point she was exposed to direct traffic on the driver side of the trucks.

@edwardmockus7423

3 ай бұрын

Talk to Casey Ladelle at the least. The guy is the real deal.

Tim always being an example of what not to do as a trucker

@NightStalkers-hx3dq

3 ай бұрын

@@Jordan-gh6pe Learn what not to do?

@NightStalkers-hx3dq

3 ай бұрын

Ain't it...

@Homesteadtrucker_offical

3 ай бұрын

Do you live near the motor mile? Do you have hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake? Do you have any experience other than running your mouth?

That guy that stopped and turned his hazards on for you to get out was the real OG

Hey Tim u need to have a traffic control truck behind you when ur doing a recovery like that ask Ron Pratt how handy it is

@Jordan-gh6pe

3 ай бұрын

Where is the state police oh that's right there stocking and harassing people instead of helping out

@andrewb941

3 ай бұрын

Also give a second set of hands to get off the road side faster

@towtruckaj

3 ай бұрын

I assure you Ron Pratt doesn’t run traffic control on every breakdown tow he does… not even close.

Tim, that tow truck is black as night in the rear . You need more strobes and reflective tape on the rear. Stay safe. Light up the night, use yellow/green lights

@Jordan-gh6pe

3 ай бұрын

If you can't see that tow truck you don't need to be on the road driving

@sykwookiee

3 ай бұрын

Casey Lavelle is a great teacher for tow drivers who want to stay alive...

Fact you painted back of recovery truck black plus fact you haven't got on any hi vi's clothing just asking for trouble

If it were me doing your job I’d have cones out, and I’d be wearing a high visibility vest.

@jeffrey36rich

3 ай бұрын

I just ordered a fass fuel system pump and new led bulbs for the front of the giveaway truck I won last month. I’m excited about showing it off.

You should all have a safety orange or green vest or safety coveralls on when working that close to traffic !!

@EdPink-zb8rb

3 ай бұрын

I just went to say the same but seen your comment, the company I worked for the owner made it mandatory, but since he owns the company it's optional. Safety is #1 whether you own the company or not and playing this game, it's a very dangerous occupation, always ranked in the top 3. Then I scrolled down and seen so many comments, I hope Tim takes them all seriously next time.

@lawrencecarberry1399

3 ай бұрын

safety first orange green a must be done i worked in traffic for years and seen alot of crazy BS happen please give a go we called it work zone safety the first thing ins will ask you did you have your PPE on good luck be safe

@db7059

3 ай бұрын

I comment the same to wear high vis clothing

@fiat38

3 ай бұрын

You can have all that like I did when I was working construction (I even had a big orange flag) and still had a car hit me in the leg (driver said he didn't see me). People just don't give a shit!!!

when your running your tow, you need a safety vest ( Hi Vis vest) it would help look more official. Also get some cones to put behind what you are working on to give more warning. you have lights on the truck but they can't be seen over the trailer.

@user-qg6cf9vm1p

3 ай бұрын

Plus fact he painted back of recovery truck black says he's a mechanic slept way one a think

@billb7583

3 ай бұрын

Yes, need reflective stripes on the back of the wrecker, plus 50% on the sides

@JohnChryn-sn3cj

3 ай бұрын

Yeah but Tim knows it all they got classes for tow truck but he's missed a trucker he knows it all

Why didn't you get the police to slow down the traffic . You need some colored vest that has reflectors stripes on them .

@Halfstep2024

3 ай бұрын

Good luck getting Knoxville police to do anything that isn’t actively interfering with the flow of traffic.

@Leotheconstructionguy

3 ай бұрын

Good luck getting lazy cops to leave the donut shop 😂

@Jordan-gh6pe

3 ай бұрын

Police cars even get smashed on traffic stops with the emergency lights on ,it's just dangerous regardless

@andrewb941

3 ай бұрын

That’s why a lot of tow companies bring two trucks .. usually a rollback that has a signboard or pick up truck

@Halfstep2024

3 ай бұрын

@@andrewb941 I’ve been towed from the roadside several times, and seen hundreds being hooked up nationwide. Never once do I remember a towing company sending two trucks just to recover a simple broken down truck.

We put some “new” injectors in that we know are good. 🤔😂So not brand new then? 😂Tim please get a high vis vest and some cones. Would help a lot. 👍🏻🇬🇧

Imagine having a CDL but needing someone else to pull your 5th wheel lock. For sure some of tims people

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

You really that stupid 😂😂. CDL has nothing to do with it.he pulled it weight off the trailer not going to let the jaws open.i really hope you don't drive truck.

@danieljohnson4223

3 ай бұрын

@@jerrywilcox9890 bahahahahah

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

@@danieljohnson4223 topical comment when you have know clue what your talking about.

@danieljohnson4223

3 ай бұрын

@jerrywilcox9890 yeah ok let's go with that. I've pulled many of 5th wheel

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

@@danieljohnson4223 and he didn't pull it for him lol he let tension of the truck.the tow truck was hooked to it it's not going to release with tow truck cable still tight 🤣 😂.

I believe I would have had TN highway patrol behind you with all that traffic

@danmetcalf7184

3 ай бұрын

Haven’t you people figured out that Tim and his buddy Steve know EVERYTHING!?!?!? I gave up pointing out their mistakes. What do I know after nearly 50 years in the business? It’s just sad to see all this ‘drama’ bs put out for the public to see. They are a DIScredit to the industry.

@JohnChryn-sn3cj

3 ай бұрын

Yeah but Tim Knows Best LOL

@danmetcalf7184

3 ай бұрын

L. O. L.!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

It’s amazing how people don’t even try to get over. They damn sure don’t slow down

@waynedieleman2857

3 ай бұрын

Probably because they can’t see the tow truck until they get right up beside them

you should have some cones in that wrecker

Tim was wearing his hi vis shirt, it was under his hoodie😂

@theGovnr1

3 ай бұрын

But yet he had it on and exposed while in his yard. Smh

You need fluro high vis clothing Tim and Police to shut a lane down. Tow trucking is dangerous job

@dennisdollar3953

3 ай бұрын

You are right about that

@roytaylor6519

3 ай бұрын

Idk what the hell u damn high vis anything. That shit isn't gonna save u when they r looking at there phones anyway. Ya'll and your safety bullshit.

@Leotheconstructionguy

3 ай бұрын

Cops aren’t going to shut the lane down 😂

$90K 😲, So in other words you really don’t want to sell it. GP TRANSCO here in Joliet Illinois is selling 2021-2022 trucks for less than that and with less than #400K miles on them.

I am not a hater, Tim. You do have to admit that you put yourself in bad situations. Your high visibility shirt doesn't do you any good covering it up with a dark hoodie. Please use some common sense before you get yourself hurt badly or killed. Jeezus Tim.

This guy has no business running a wrecker. Especially out on a busy road Timmy has shown he’s not a very bright character. But he fits in with thousands of morons out there driving trucks these days.

I'm a former Marine in Lenoir City. Grew up in Knoxville Tn since 78 when I moved here at 5 years old. We always called Alcoa Highway since construction started and airport remodel. Alcoa Highway is I'll kill ya Highway !!!! Be safe buddy !!!!

Thats so dangerous working on the side of the busy road and people dont care. Glad you got back home safe and got some trucks running. Great job.

Your son is a good kid I would be proud of him no matter what anybody else says

@mrmotofy

3 ай бұрын

I got to hang out with him a bit at MATS. He's a good kid

Man!! I enjoyed seeing Tim towed the white truck in and brought it in the shop,and him and Bryce got right on it and got it back up and running again tip top❤💪🔥👌👏👍🏻

That poor old Columbia looks like hell Tim 😳😂😂😂

@cargotoolshop5319

3 ай бұрын

I have a century, looks just like it

Traffic doesn't give a F! Wow, what progress on that W900. Looks like you were busy since I saw it last!

Definitely some hi-vis and blinding flashing lights will help.

You have to get some cones/flares for situations like that

Man you need your ppe on brother plus a local police or someone would've came out to help with that traffic. Where are your triangles bro??

Your sure getting the trucks repaired Tim....Hope youve got a free passage for a while...But as you know, things happen...Stay safe and see you on the next one

Hi Tim. I've been watching and enjoying your videos since the fire. I'm a retired 35+ year banker who, until the last couple of videos, has only watched you fixing broken stuff, which tells me nothing about how you generate cash flow to run your company. Today you showed us a reefer on a trip, and the boat hauling videos and related commentary give insight into the things at Gentry and Sons that work well every day. You have provided us with a better understanding of your whole company. And I never thought the tee shirt sales would float the company. Please keep doing what you are doing and provide us with entertaining videos. And thanks for sharing your family with us.

Have to agree with the high vis comments Tim you can't make videos if you end up playing hood ornament 😊😊

I’d do a compression test on that engine, so you can try to plan the in frame, doing it on your timeline is much cheeper than when it’s broken down 2000 miles away with a driver, and a load.. get those injectors remanufactured, and get a rebuild kit on the shelf..

Tim I learned one thank while driving a truck. Keep the old trucks.the new one have all that DEF on it and my. Freightliner sayed in the shop two or three times a year. And a lot of the problems was the DEF system not working like should and the parts was not Cheap

BTW, Don’t drivers carry ‘FLARES’ anymore or even triangles? When I drove I always kept at least #10 -#12 Flares in my side box! And 2 FIRST AID KITS, the Troopers LOVE ❤️ to see that. I think all Professional Truckers should invest in or learn about AED’s (automated external defibrillators)… Especially night Runners like myself, I’ve noticed over the years, Emergency Response times are terrible and getting worse every year. You could save somebody’s life, even a child and someone can also save your life as well.

@theGovnr1

3 ай бұрын

Triangles are a DOT requirement, I noticed his driver didn't even have any of those deployed either

@Solitaryman70

3 ай бұрын

@@theGovnr1 Yes, I think I’m beginning to see why he wants to make big changes, I think he’s saying No more Mr. Nice Guy. I’m still waiting to see what actually happened with Steve from FSC trucking on that boat 🛥️ escort after he got stuck in the ditch. That escort was a total disaster, there’s no way they should have been on I-75, I don’t even understand the DOT even giving them a Permit to run I-75 😲🫣. Maybe they decided to just Delete the footage. Who could blame them? All my years driving, I’ve NEVER ever seen anything oversized do what they were doing on an interstate, Not even with a State Police Escort. The States usually give big Oversized Loads SPECIFIC ROUTES TO TAKE and it’s HUGE $FINES$ if they deviate from those Routes. I’m still SHOCKED 😮 from watching that video. YIKES 😱

If I now you and dad this truck will be back on the road in no time 😊

It's always great to have a tow truck or two on hand when you have a good fleet of trucks. New equipment spends more time in the shops than old equipment does.

Good video brother y'all take care be safe. Brax is learning the ins and outs of the business. Both sides driving and mechanics end of it.

I go back to school 3 months earlier to learn how to work on these new trucks. And it's not bothering me to do it. I'm learning how to work on the emission stuff and everything. And actually when it comes down to it's easier to work on, but if it involves me going back 3 months out every year I will just keep up with the new stuff coming out.

Hey what’s up fam how y’all doing much love let’s go #GNSTRUCKING stand up checking in with y’all one love fam

Great work fellas, that's what I been waiting to see is the big heavy haul videos, like the yacht video, waiting on rest of video on it

Tim. U could never b so right about older truck are more faithful n reliable, then new trucks. Yeah it's nice to drive new ones, BUT u won't get life out of new ones as the old trucks! Give me an old truck ANYTIME, I know I'll keep rolling with less down time!😊

Tim why are you not wearing high visibility vest . It may save your life .

If I was the truck driver I’d be helping the hell out of my boss man. Trailer would have been dropped and cables would’ve been pulled out with team effort. The chick coulda held that camera. C’mon team work makes the dream work. Love the video Mr. Gentry.

I Love your positive, and hardworking attitude.

Come to think of it your trucks should ALL have them in case of break downs for your drivers safety 😊😊😊

@jerrywilcox9890

3 ай бұрын

That's the drivers responsibility to have them not his.

Truckin ain't easy, that's for sure.

Tim you have saved yourself some money by having your own tow rig!! Keep up the good work love watching your videos! Especially the ones when you have Brax out helping you! Reminds me of when I was younger working In shop next to me dad!!

Respect from the UK Tim and crew

Kool stuff Tim keep on trucking good job doing great

Woo new gentry video

That was a awesome video you guys are doing a awesome job hope you all have a blessed day God bless 👍🙏💯

Tim I’ve learned, that you don’t fix what’s not broken,

I'm glad it was a easy fix for you. I've not been so lucky the last year or so I can not keep my truck together. Transmission has went out 3 times. Mechanic shop drove if off the alignment rack and thru the wall. I try to stay up on all my maintenance and keep everything legal but it's getting tough for a one truck operation. I would love to bring it down and let your guys look at it. I know it is smaller. Just a 14 ram 3500 with g56 but it's what I could afford.

Glad you got it going Tim

Thats sad that you have a Tow truck in your fleet, but when you run junk you have to have that extra insurance to get the junk back to the yard... 😅😅

Is that a DD-13 430hp? My 1st oil change on a customers car ( actually my first ever oil change) I the old gasket stuck and yes, when I fired it up, oil everywhere and that was over 50 years ago… Also learned how to scrub the gas station’s bay floor. DD’s for Ever !!! 13 or 15L

keep on keepin on !!!! love yer ambition

Great video Bro. Love your content ❤

Tim u might want to wear safety gear organe or yellow so people see u

@Gentryandsons

3 ай бұрын

I had my yellow reflective shirt on under my hoodie I honestly didn’t think about it till after

Nice swap over must of saved you some time bloody good investment that tow truck .driver on the road again slick as tim nice work

100 trucks???? You been sniffing too much ether.

Would def be a lot better if you got yourself a head-mounted GoPro to wear like FSC does. Stay safe out there Tim, you should def have some High-Viz apparel on as well, as well as better lighting or reflective Chevrons on the back of the Wrecker, working next to traffic is never fun. No hate, just some suggestions. Keep up the great content 🤙🏼

I love the getting the old DOG's rolling again. These videos are so much better than your racing videos. I like all your videos but I like watching you make your work Horses run wild man!!!! Thanks and God Bless.

Man y is everyone hating on this poor guy? Because hes trying to feed his family? Because he works? Because he has trucks and you guys still owe on a 1998 toyota corolla? Leave the dude alone. Work on yourself. Dont hate on anyone. Dont be jealous of people.

Check your crank and Cam sensor's

You guys are going to have a major accident! That heavy haul with your Dad was bad but this was crazy

Kool stuff big dog keep rolling

Safety first Tim please wear your hi vis on the hiway ,towing is dangerous out there so be safe

Love the content Tim from the uk

Tim your the hardest working person in trucking. Besides your will always have people saying negative things about what you do as a business owner heck you 🏃 run your business how you see fit Tim.

I new the truck industry was in trouble 5 years ago hence why I got started an online side hustle. I should sell me truck but I'll keep it for fun💯😎

Gettin it done!!! WOOT WOOT!

I grew up around the old trucks

I look at it this way everything breaks down sometime. But you got to look at it this way also at least you have your own tow truck to be able to take a truck out and get the broken truck and tow back.

Tim, u should wear some high visability gear and maybe take a flagger with u to stand behind the truck to direct traffic

That freightliner sounds awesome when it starts right up with the isx Cummins Diesel engine 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

If I had come across you doing something like that I would have parked in the lane next to you with hazard lights on..then you would have had a lane cushion for safety. Keep on keeping on brother my freightliner Cascadia has 786324 miles and I'll run her till the frame rots then probably replace it 😂

You might want to stock a high visibility vest or 2 or 3 in the tow truck with the dark colors you blend with the asphalt

Tim Do you need those large orange safety cones to put out when you’re hooking up with the tow truck so that it is don’t hit you it always keep a tire bar in your hand to throw out been in the business 45 years through many tire bars

Tim you need to purchase snatch blocks.

Aye Tim; Be very careful because with new injectors can cause a big end failure to a older motor. I think you will understand what I'm talking about.

Hey Timmy you over night paint expert, prep the front bumper correct, and put away the walmart spray bombs, and your bumper will stay painted!!

Good tow

Tim you should be wearing your bright green vest for safety.

Talk to Bruce down at Fitzgerald they have some trucks down there with no engines. You put what ever you want in them.

That's good that truck owes u nothing all that time an no break downs

I would love to buy it to become a owner op, but it's hard for me after my screw up, yeh still kept cdl's and valid med card for now!!

They make special U-Bolt forks for towing Tractors from the rear. Saves time and hassle

Casey Lavelle is a great teacher for tow drivers who want to stay alive...

Tim please be more careful out there definitely on a busy freeway like that

check the alternator i think a wire is not connected maybe tim bud you have a awesome day ok man

@gentry & sons, Tim have you ever thought of putting the dump truck to work, it seems like there is a ton of construction work and the dump truck can haul

Hi Tim Gentry and Sons and family

No courtesy on that stretch of road I drove on it too much when I was driving, all in all it turned out ok.

The guys with the newer trucks have more problems than the older truck's that have been maintained properly. Just a little computer box can be super expensive and hard to find, all newer motor vehicles including big truck have to much on them.

I want that kw. Just make sure it will do 78 on cruise n 80 on pedal with good boost

People just don't care about tow trucks working alongside the road but if your going to be in the tow business get use to it we hook trucks alongside busy roads like that everyday just part of the business it's not for the week at heart

Bryce is looking a lil tired bud yalls been working y'all's butts off. Hats off to y'all brother keep pushing forward

Where's your hi viz young man!

@johnnyo7621

3 ай бұрын

😂 I was thinking the same thing. Naughty Naughty Tim.