Big truck rolled down a hill and crashed into a house!

[@judycook3717]

I am so happy the driver was not in the truck and that no one was injured ! You guys do such an awesome job, I love watching your videos. I am a retired 77 yr old lady and this interested me a lot. Keep up the good work and stay safe ! Hugs !

[@adorabledee4987]

I’m also a lady in my 70’s that enjoys theses videos (my husband too). We started off watching Everything Autos on KZbin about a month ago. It’s about a married couple in Gatlinburg TN who have a towing co. We binge watched it and watched 3 years worth of videos in a month. We loved it. I started searching for another company to watch and found Pepe’s. We are hooked. I love the work ethic and professionalism they all have.

[@seanoconnor1398]

This is an astonishing recovery! The amount of work involved into this project cannot be overstated being a heavy haul driver myself i run into problem solving conditions everyday but you guys are on another level. To show up to this call and Have to deal with who knows how many agency’s rules and regulations having to do your job your way but also in “their way” the feeling of 100’s of eyes watching you work which 98% of them don’t understand how unpredictable equipment can be in this environment and don’t appreciate or respect the amount of experience it takes to get to a level you’re at you know to cover your ass because you know that just one tiny glitch at no fault of your own could turn a 14 hour awesome pay day for the company, into people and companies named into a law suit is what makes you hero’s and pays for your next big wrecker but you also try to be as humble as you can knowing your ego can kill it too lol... The recovery out of the house was EPIC but jeez I don’t envy you guys dragging that truck through the streets that was the toughest most stressful part for me to watch. I can’t imagine how many #1’s you had to deal with during that fiasco but the end that feeling of accomplishment makes it all worth it. Well done and I hope that mixer company’s insurance company rewards you BIG with no invoicing questions because unfortunately that’s the only kind “at a boy” trophy’s you probably get in that biz. I’m a nobody but I have to say NICE WORK BOYS! “ATT A BOY!”

[@rickreed6237]

Man, I think y'all won the grand prize with this one. It's gonna be hard to top this one. Y'all are professionals for sure. Stay safe.

[@PepesTowingService]

Oh we'll get something that will top this, it's inevitable. Hopefully soon lol

[@rickreed6237]

@@PepesTowingService Yeah, these type of tows are the money makers. lol

[@bryanjohnson8204]

Fantastic work!! Always impressed by the professionalism and how courteous both you and your father are to everyone in very stressful situations. You have the most unusual recoveries I've found and really appreciate you sharing. Keep up the excellent work and stay safe.

[@willyautomotive1465]

I operated a rig like that for the metro for 23 years. I give you credit. Your a bad Ass !!! It's hard to make calculated decisions when your tired & hungry. One of America's finest !!! Stay safe Bro & thanks for the video.

[@PepesTowingService]

Definitely, especially if you're already coming off a shift when a call like this comes in.

[@johnhirtle4300]

This one was epic! Crazy, how that rig made it all the way down that hillside to slot right into the garage! Thank God no one hurt, no major fuel/ concrete spill, no explosion, fire. Wow! And talk about NO room to work huge rotators in - let alone just getting them in there! Pepe's ROCKS! Go grab a cold one, brother!

[@mattkaustickomments]

Your episodes remind me of watching the old Emergency! (51) show in the 70’s: Lots of California hills, big rolling equipment, and the most ridiculous, unbelievable situations presented!

[@PepesTowingService]

I've never heard of that show! I may be too young haha, sounds awesome.

[@mattkaustickomments]

Pepe's Towing Service OMG... what the what??? You’ve never heard of Emergency! I’m sure it’s on YT. An absolute classic adventure/drama show, but had funny parts too. All filmed around LA, mostly in the hills it seems. Centered around 2 paramedic partners in an LA County Firehouse. Plus their counterparts at Rampart Hospital. Seems every other episode sh:t was blowing up or they were rapelling off a tower. One of the early ‘realistic’ shows, they used actual LAFD rolling equipment and lots of the cast were real, working firefighters. The medics rig (callsign 51) is sweet. But the Co had a big roofless job for the fires - way cool. Trust me - you’ll love it!!

[@cindywho134]

I remember that show. I loved it! And it does remind me of some of these recoveries.

[@mattkaustickomments]

I just checked on Wikipedia, and all the Squad 51 rigs and equipment from the show are on display at the LA Co FD Museum in Bellflower, CA.

[@PepesTowingService]

@@mattkaustickomments Wow, I'll be sure to give it a watch!

[@Sibbe2560]

Honey, did you call for concrete...😳, it is already here...😂 Impressive job & impressive gear...👍

[@wideslammer]

THAT WAS A SPECTACULAR RECOVERY!! AMAZING TEAMWORK!! This must be the most challenging job Pepe's Towing Service has ever seen.

[@thatsmyrc]

Amazing skills of your operators.. I bet that driver crapped his paints. This is taking curb side delivery to a whole new level..

[@mattkaustickomments]

Can you imagine working on a project in your garage, you hear screaming and look up to see a cement mixer truck coming straight at you??? Yikes!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Right? Absolute miracle not a single person was injured!!

[@carolemommabear9377]

Yea I would have peed my pants.

[@stevehaile3325]

@@carolemommabear9377 I think I would have done more than peed mine!

[@brianmayhead9106]

Hi again once again its me = Brian Mayhead who a little while ago I gave a comment on the super job you & your staff did recovering a rolled over contain truck that had scrap ally in the contain that because it was not packed or loaded properly having not had any packing put along each side of the load inside the container & for that reason the load shifted to one side inside the container putting all the weight one side & caused it to roll over, Not a very easy job but you with your experience & knowledge with all the lovely equipment you have, once again you did a super job & here you go again with another not so straight forward job but no doubt you did a proper professional job. I said it before & I will say it again you are one of the expets in heavy recovery & I wish I was there with you.Cheers Brian.

[@ericm8811]

Hey Pepe's towing service! Wow! You figure company concrete company policy would have specified appropriate wheel choks to be used in a situation like that! The driver should not have done that delivery without something to stop the vehicle in event of brake failure! As a minimum that is a couple hundred thousand dollars of damage done because the driver was in too much of a hurry to do what was required for the safety of all! Amazing no one was killed! Thanks for the extra editing you did to blur the company name so you could show us that recovery without being sued! You rock! Ride ride ride!

[@PepesTowingService]

That extra editing took me days lol, was so difficult to do that for an hour!

[@edwardgriffin8092]

3:12 "Oh look. Driveshaft's already removed". 😂That made me laugh.🤣 I had too pause the video, and comment. Back too it, un-pause.

[@texasgilley9533]

This is why you are the Ultimate heavy duty wrecker service of LA I enjoy every video you make brother never stop

[@abuubaydullah1]

This was Awesome to watch man what a mission it was and what a blessing it was that no one was walking past with their family or driving pass as the mixer came over,what a long day it was for all of you.

[@reganmahoney8264]

I had to revisit this great video. This has to be one of the craziest removals and tow jobs I have seen on YT and I follow Pepe’s as well as Plaza, Ron Pratt, and the Country guys up in Idaho..

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks! This video didn't get the recognition I wanted it too but glad you liked it

[@texasgilley9533]

Father and son Tag Team can’t get better than that and there’s nothing wrong with taking a few pics for the whole photo album so your kids can see screw the haters always enjoy your videos

[@matthewroth8470]

Bravo Guys. Awesome Recovery Work With The Rotators. Especially In Such Tight Quarters.

[@budwickman446]

As a former Tow Truck driver '72 -81, Tow Service Manager and a CTTA State finalist , Mar. '78....My hat is off to you for this recovery !A gigantic case of, "what if" came over me watching this video though. As we did not have this type of sophisticated equipment back then. All we had was, strap slings, Holmes Wreckers, Cradle Snatchers and a new kid on the block, slide back Flat beds (A first)GENTLEMEN

[@juliewilkes4386]

jimmie wilkes! awsome recovery in such a small area! wow ! you and your crew are amazing !

[@kevinkinney5445]

Good Job! Man, I know your Dad must be proud of what a terrific job You do facing such unique problems. Its a pleasure seeing how well You think on Your feet. If everybody had the integrity that You display over & over... It'd be an excellent world to be in. You're carrying allot of responsibility, continue to so with the honor besTOWED upon You. Lol.

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you! Critical thinking on the fly is absolutely a huge part of these big wrecks. Appreciate the compliments, I try my best!

[@chriscavagnaro5915]

Wow great job. You guys put in a full day of work on that job. Trucks look great as always!

[@funkypaul2822]

You guys are becoming the go to company for vehicles driving down a slope!! i hope nobody was hurt because this is quiet spectacular! Great job!

[@typashley5394]

I reckon that mixer driver crapped his pants when it went over the edge of that bank in to the house. Fantastic job by you guys. You where worth every roller that it cost well done. Thanks for the videos cheers Ty UK

[@UncleWillie]

He crapped his pants, then borrowed someone else's and crapped in those too.

[@johnhirtle4300]

@@UncleWillie 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@scottprosek7356]

Driver probably didn’t bother to call his boss, he knew he was going to be canned. Started walking and never looked back.

[@danvetor1365]

Yup. Watched it roll into the house and said it's going to be a long walk home.

[@pnwRC.]

WOWZERS! This was definitely a technical tow. What a challenge to get that mixer out of the neighborhood!

[@Ottonic6]

Wow! What a predicament... One lane road, power lines, hair pin turns, and to top it off, it's a loaded cement truck.. Oh yeah. And no room on the opposite side of the street to work with.. I wonder how much of the cement dried up after all that time...

[@Tafs315]

Well, another great job by all your crews and the city personnel so get this done safely and with any more damages to that house. Again Great job guys Thanks for letting us see true personnel at work and working together as TEAM.

[@junkman6456]

14 hours recovery is a heavy task. By the mass of bad drivers in your country towing seems to be a very profitable business. Good job, mates. From your drone footage i think the truck came from left wanted to avoid the small sign on the right went into the slope, shifted weight, and the front slipped off. Or the truck was parked there. Again weight shifting. Three factors that led to the accident: poorly trained drivers, gravity, and a concrete mixer that was too big for the construction site. Regards.

[@Hero-ei7dp]

No one was in the truck like he stated, it was left in neutral, went down the hill on its own.

[@danamixer3946]

Wow that mixer could not have hit that house in any better way! Crazy scene! Excellent job! Loved headless Dave operating Big Flipper!

[@noahproblemo1257]

Just wow! It looked like a movie stunt. All of you did a great job.

[@SumterWrecker]

Awesome recovery. You guys do get some unusual recoveries. Stay safe out there.

[@PepesTowingService]

Big and small, we get them all haha

[@deernutOO]

Pepe very well done, moving that mixer out.

[@markb4656]

EXCELLENT JOB !! Hats off to you and your crew for your expertise in getting this job done without causing any more problems. Excellent video also, loved the drone shots. Stay Safe !!

[@PepesTowingService]

Love my drone shots more than anything lol, thanks for watching!

[@harveystephens6115]

Incredible!!!!!! What a grand video to watch. You guys are so knowledgeable and skillful. Be safe!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Glad you liked it!

[@CLARKaka]

Great job as usual really like your videos you guys are first line responders got to give the credit where it's due.

[@garywatford9801]

Greetings from Brooklyn New York City. Happy and blessed to hear that nobody got bodily harm or hurt. Big Flipper! And Josh, Sir Dave, we see you and thank you for recovery cement truck from coming down the high hill. Big Flipper! Almost taken up the entire street with no under lift. Lots of heavy strong lifting on the indent scene with Josh and Dave, acting alongside with Big Flipper! Plus 60 ton Rotator. Look at Big Flipper! Always ready with her mighty super stylish strength. Wonderful out riggers taken up entire Street. Pepe's Towing Service is so awesome, very experience professional with great quality wisdom. Big Flipper! Keeps the struggle out of the recovery because she's is extremely exclusive special custom designed. That's Miller Power And Miller Education. Lots of Power on incident scene with accuracy precise where to rig Cables. Notice secondary catch! Very important expert's always makes great decisions it begins from special buying correct equipment to fit your business mission. If you can't run with the big dogs! Stay up on the porch. Drive Safely And Always Put On Your Emergency Park Breaks. Great Recovery Pete's Towing Service. Thank you Big Flipper!

[@PepesTowingService]

Yes sir, you said it best! We have the right trucks, equipment, knowledge and staff for ANY job no matter how big!!

[@garywatford9801]

@@PepesTowingService Please Say Hello To Hulk And Big Flipper! Brooklyn, New York City Thank You

[@mikejarvis307]

That one had all the markings of a real cluster, you guys handeled it like the real professional s you are. Well done!

[@Bogieking78]

Definitely a big job. And under lousy conditions. Great work guys!

[@mikemmikem2758]

WOW!! Steak and lobster dinner is on me. What really surprised me was that I did not see any cops around directing traffic or for safety measures. Great video!!!!

[@carolinafrog4365]

the greatest skill nobody can teach you, its all about experiencing first hand: patience and determination lol

[@paulhenry4205]

Man that must’ve been a horrific noise as it came off of that bluff to impact the asphalt and building 😳😉

[@kenlew4945]

The boss would be going "YOU DID WHAT???" Also it would gives the homeowners the perfect reason to renovate the entire house.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Mt Washington neighborhood has some crazy streets that were laid out without any central planning. Lots of character, but I can’t imagine how you maneuvered your trucks in there!

[@Duddie82]

This was a horrible situation for the home owner, WOW, you guys had a big job on your hands.. As always, you guys did a really good job!!!

[@brandonpryormusic]

Someone from Rockstar Games is gonna see this and turn it into a GTA mission.

Nice that your fire crews stay with you to the end of the recovery, in Vancouver they are usually the first ones to split ,i used to throw a few 50lb bags of sugar in the drum to neutralize the curing process of the concrete 😢

[@willb866]

You have the coolest job in the World!

[@PepesTowingService]

I like to think so as well.

[@SC_XOLOs]

@17:50 .. your father taught you well. 👍🏼 Great job like always !

[@markverloop8890]

Beats the hell out of pizza.

[@nane0870]

I follow you from France you are really troubleshooting professionals, what mastery all in delicacy.

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you for watching from France!

[@dmac5994]

like how you explain stuff as you are going and even mention using the headsets to explain why some audio sounds off. be safe guys.

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks!

[@tedmoss]

Reminds me of the time, back in 1950 or so that a 5 ton M & M truck turned over in Newark NJ as it was leaving the factory. It was an easy cleanup, everyone for blocks around came and helped themselves to the boxes and bags of M & M's ...gone in less than 35 minutes!

[@stex5150]

Bravo guys! That was excellent! The teamwork was incredible considering the challenges you faced. Excellent work!

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks for watching!

[@towman7882]

AWESOME JOB. You Really got a good crew. I wish I had a crew like that down here in NASHVILLE, TENNESSE it's hard to find PROFESSIONAL expert experience like your crew. Be SAFE out there and always watch your back. 👍👍

[@PepesTowingService]

Oh ya, you already know how hard that is. I am very thankful for my crew, always ready to rock and roll no matter how hard the job. You too brotha!

[@brodaqult7007]

Tow truck humour: Oh look, drive shaft already removed 🤣

[@patocamarada]

Good one. Another at 2:04. "...a relief for everyone. "

[@willb3018]

That was one amazing piece of work in insanely difficult conditions. Well done guys. That was a scary crash. Lucky no one was killed. Reminds me of where my mother in law lived. Similarly across the street from a hill like that. Only her house was on a tight turn. She was always afraid of someone failing to negotiate the curve and crashing into her place. Never thought of something coming over the hill like that.

[@131dyana]

What a mess. That really took some doing after a lot of planning. Nice job.

[@stevebowser7248]

You all are badasses. Skill and nerves of steel. You dont get enough credit.

[@davidcollins7306]

Crazy, Yea boss, I can't come to work today ...I have a cement truck in my garage!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

"don't care, be here on time or you're fired" haha

[@revrocks3]

Excellent work you guys! I enjoy watching the magic happen!

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you for watching!

[@leeshaver7825]

You posted this awhile back I was Woundering why you posted it again but I see the name blurred out so I know now

[@PepesTowingService]

Hmm, what gave it away 😂😂

[@larrybolhuis1049]

I bet they delivered the bill for that job with an armored currier! And they deserve every dime. Amazing job!!

[@GonzalezSix67]

Never forget your parking brake ⚠️

[@ronwade5433]

I like your videos, better editing than the other guys leads to more pertinent content. I used to drive tow trucks for AZ DPS on highway 17. This is hard, dirty, dangerous work. Be safe.

[@USN_Ret-]

"Dude, where'd I park my truck?"

[@PepesTowingService]

LOL

[@markverloop8890]

One word.... Oops. or 💩💩

[@bgmckddy]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!! That was indeed INSANE!!!!! Once again the *BRUTE FORCE* of Big Flipper with Dave at the controls Gets the heavy lifting done!! Not just lifting the mixer but, dragging it out of the garage mostly on it's side... *IMPRESSIVE*!! GREAT video Josh!!! You and Dave work so well together is always a treat watching. Excellent "casual Saturday" cameo by your father also. Job VERY well done by all!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you!! Lots of constant mental math and mental hypothetical rigging we go through non stop to get this sucker out perfect and SAFELY!

[@bgmckddy]

@@PepesTowingService I could really see that. One step at a time. Rig, move, check, adjust, repeat etc. Seriously, job VERY well done on this one!! EPIC teamwork by all!!

[@lornahardin4563]

House needs a bigger garage? You guys rock.

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

WOW .... I'm tired just watching you guys work that hard & long !!! Great job !!!

[@reggveg]

Wow, just wow!!! That was one hell of a recovery.

[@rickyroder]

Great job guys. Grace under pressure.

[@harrisonbeckett1545]

that was a very hard job and you performed admarily thank you

[@carolemommabear9377]

You guys did a hell of a job. I love heavy wreckers. One of the top five recoveries I ever watched.

[@captainkirkvanswearingen9423]

You are the man when comes to heavy lifting. Is there issues with the drivers of these container boxes. Or are the containers loaded improperly? Anyway Pepe's should roll off your go to for any trucking company in southern California. Great job, keep the videos coming.

[@raymondjacobs8429]

That was Amazing . You guys are G O O D!!!

[@trevin1691]

Thank God no one was stuck under that wreck...

[@bigthumperfoot]

You just need a big rod with an eye on the end and fins. When you get a call for one of these, rush over, shove the bar into the wet crete and then you have a perfect picking point for the mixer barrel. Then you cut the barrel free and haul it off hanging off the back of Hulk. Easy peasy!

[@PepesTowingService]

I'll keep that in mind for the next one haha

[@ralphralphin]

DAMN, that was crazy. Imagine if that guy was home when that mixer punched a new front door into the house.

[@markverloop8890]

Utterly amazing that the mixer didn't roll over going down that cliff. THAT would have been A REAL DISASTER.

[@zoesantana5700]

Bro, y'all kicked ass on this one! Making me miss heavy wrecking!

[@PepesTowingService]

Where did you operate a wrecker at if you don't mind me asking?

[@zoesantana5700]

@@PepesTowingService Gerlock Towing and Heavy Haul out of Portland, Oregon! Ran their 35 ton Coronado, and was also in training for the 40/60 sliding rotator.

[@PepesTowingService]

@@zoesantana5700 that's cool, a 35ton is a very powerful piece of equipment in the hands of the right operator

[@zoesantana5700]

@@PepesTowingService Indeed it is! The only thing I didn't like about it was it had no stick. It was a stinger only truck. You can check out my insta at Skye_hai_trucking to see pictures of it.

[@PepesTowingService]

@@zoesantana5700 definitely will do!

[@LA3198]

You guys did a heck of a job getting that mixer out of the garage without any further damage to the house. Good Job!!!

[@philipmichel215]

Nice recovery Pepe's! There are cowboys that rig and HOPE, or there is Josh that rigs and KNOWS where and how the casualty lands!

[@jgossy5478]

Excellent work guys, you are the best of the best.

[@rockymartin2179]

you guys knocked it out of the park. all those high lines and tall load. very cool! hope the truck driver is ok my prayers forhim

[@jamiegibson1010]

Hey Pepe. You and your crew are very professional in the way you go about doing your job. Full credit to you for listening to the cement truck company and not displaying their logo. It's comforting to know that in times like this, there are good people to help.

[@edmarkham2632]

Wow! What a great job. Especially under the conditions you had to work. Many long hours and all the details that you encountered. I would wager, that when that cement truck went off the cliff and crushed the garage, it made a colossal noise. Believe me, those long hours build a reputation that you can't live down. Great job.

[@johndavey72]

Well . You earned every last penny and how!!!! Super skills used . Was that a fireman walking dangerously close to the salvage at 32.23? How do you manage for food and comfort breaks? Brilliant and conscientious work . Safety in mind at all times. Well , l thought you deserved round of applause! Take care and stay safe.

[@steveherring6660]

hi guys, nice job. at least you didnt have to clean up cement like the last cement truck you have to move.

[@crazy805]

Josh, I started watching your video`s a few weeks ago. This by far was your most challenging that I`ve watched. Thumbs up! to your Dads company and the whole Pepe crew. You do an excellent job narrating all your jobs. I will continue to watch your videos I find them interesting and really appreciate the service Pepe`s provides to the LA area. Keep up the great videos

[@PlainStraightShooter]

Amazing job. But man if that trailer wasn’t that stout, it been a little more work for sure. Great job

[@malalexander3515]

Another great job!

[@texasgilley9533]

Well congratulations to mom and dad we did miss you very much I was enjoy your great videos and Commentaries

[@Nightcrawler666]

Another awesome job. You have some serious hardware on your fleet. I love it. Makes me wish I'd been born over there in the States even more. I wouldn't have my son & my daughter then though. That was one of those jobs that just goes on and on. I remember those. You have to keep going though. You must have so many gopro batteries on charge. They only last me 1 hr tops.

[@PepesTowingService]

Right on, thank you! I actually have like two spares, but when one dies I put it on the car charger so they stay continuously charging

[@SteveV6206]

You guys are real professionals and great at what you do. Much Respect.

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was an awesome job getting it out without doing anymore damage to the house. You guys do great work. Lots of hours on this one!

[@PepesTowingService]

Glad you noticed the care in this job, people think just because an accident happens you can do whatever, but it's very difficult to be careful and not cause any more damage than what already happened

[@markverloop8890]

@@PepesTowingService Did any media cover you getting that trk out??

[@paulhenry4205]

Always satisfying to do a job safely and well .. 👍🏻 Good job guys !!👍🏻

[@krusty1780]

Excellent work you guys are truly talented

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@Jim_86]

Oh my God!! What a mess. Thank god that no one got injured.

[@travelinman70]

Dave, what skill he has! Keep learning from him.

[@gilmartm3]

That looks like Cypress to me PEPE it looks like near my old hometown HighLand Park an outstanding work guys as always 👊🏽👍🏽🙌🏽 Congrats

[@joekaty2000]

Yup, that's right there off Figueroa St and Pasadena Ave and Marmion Way

[@texasgilley9533]

What a awesome recovery you are amaze me every time you do a recovery keep up the great work