I might have bitten off more than I can chew.. Time to get a little wild!

This truck was hauling a skid steer down an icy driveway when the trailer started to push it sideways. Luckily he kept it together enough to aim the truck for the ditch, but then as the tail end spun around the trailer and skid steer went over the edge. I’m amazed it didn’t roll over, and luckily he’s one of the very few people who actually chain a machine down in a dump trailer or it would have tumbled to the bottom.
There was no hope of doing this job from the bottom, as none of the trees above it were strong enough to snatch block off of. So I got a little wild with the @NRCIndustries 40TB rollback on a dirt road up the back side of the mountain so that I could come down from above. After that it was a bunch of small winching and repositioning movements until we got everything on the road, and then we used my truck as an anchor to lower them down to the bottom so that it wouldn’t start sliding again.
I also have to say a huge thank you to Art Davis of Davis Towing and Tire in Sisters Oregon for my Christmas gift of an 8 ton snatch block, because it definitely came in handy today! If you ever need any towing services or tires in the Sisters/Santiam Pass area, Art and Kathleen are awesome people that are definitely deserving of your business!
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[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

That was just amazing. Using the equipment available and being smart enough to take small bites instead of trying to do everything at once. You may have never said you were good at this, but the video proves otherwise. To my untrained eye, that was a masterful job.

[@paulprigge1209]

Yes Midwest towing out of Missouri southern KZbinr with about 400,000 subscribers says take small bites and re-Set quite often. The dude is very professional with a rotator wrecker. Both channels are very professional

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

@@paulprigge1209 I watch that one too. It's impressive to see what they can do.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@southstreetbarbecue7875 Yep, seen Ron too (though not last night's upload yet...) He has been known to use multiple snatch blocks to rescue stolen Uhaul box trucks from logging/forest roads using nothing much more than what they had and his late father's ATV with a tiny winch up front to multiply its power to get the truck to where they can get it do drive out on its own a few years back.

[@stevenhoffmann9373]

I agree with you sir. I don't believe I could've said it any better.

[@alvinperera9073]

@@paulprigge1209 b⁹

[@SwedishCook1]

They can’t write instructions on how to do every recovery. I am amazed at your creativity, knowledge, and perseverance. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing what you do with us.

[@donaldmarty8445]

Holy moly, what an amazing recovery!!!!! You had me holding my breath several times throughout this vid. You're right, the rollback was probably not the ideal recovery vehicle for that job (understatement of the year, LOL). And then with Alex backing your rig down the hill while you commented "I don't know if he can drive a truck or not, but what could go wrong" had me 😅😅😅😅 Definitely a sketchy recovery but my confidence level was a solid 9.99 from the start. Thanks for a very entertaining vid!!!!

[@mikemiller5503]

Very nice recovery making due with what you have. I'd definitely say part of the job and doing it successfully is using the the tools improperly in the proper way as long as you are mindful of the associated risks. And very impressive wheeling the big truck off road

[@timengleman]

That took a lot of patience in the face of an unclear outcome. Well done.

[@richardthomas1743]

Good job Casey! There was a lot going on with this rescue and a lot that could have gone wrong. You are always able to figure out how to get the job done with the equipment that you have on hand. I hope that you , Karina and Riley have an awesome weekend! 🎄☃❄👍

[@Ladyorion79]

It’s not wrong if you know your equipment well enough to know how to make it do what you want it to, regardless of it’s intended purpose. It’s ingenious, and experience. Poor Alex that snow really had it out for you today. I think the scariest part of this video was watching the rig slide backwards down that hill with only the front wheels turning.

[@frotobaggins7169]

Alex, trained by Tucker.

[@Husky1run]

Hope you charge for the recovery 😉

[@frotobaggins7169]

@@mikewashere9660 Hey, it's tough to walk on snowy, slippery, wet grass and uneven ground. I don't blame him for falling, we've all done it.

[@61rampy65]

@@frotobaggins7169 Don't you mean trained by Trevor?

[@daredevil_314]

Your last sentence, why do you think it was scary? Both vehicles were chained together and by having the brakes applied on the wrecker, that enabled the pickup/trailer to stay straight and also gave the pickup more braking power just in case the pickup were to slide on any slick spots. Furthermore, another reason the brakes were applied on the wrecker was to prevent any slack on the chain, so the wrecker wouldn't hit the trailer.

[@charlesharter3068]

"To boldly go where no semi-based wrecker has gone before". One thing I've noticed is you don't just think outside the box, sometimes the box really doesn't exist. Good on ya, great video... Keep it up! Recover safely. Peace

[@frotobaggins7169]

When "out side the box" really means in a whole different room, possibly in the house down the block.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

What’s a box??

[@charlesharter3068]

@@CaseyLaDelle Exactly, kinda liberating, ain't it?

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Every winter day drivers deliver heating oil and water in Alaska under worse conditions;)

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@CaseyLaDelle I think it's related to that Mythical thing called Sleep... Either that or it's like that Legendary Free Time... To be honest, I'm not entirely sure as to the best of my knowledge, I have never encountered or experienced any of them... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣

[@michaelcauser474]

I get the feeling that this recovery was about 1% Towing 101 and 99% Casey experience. Very well done Sir.

[@chriswadsworth7387]

I love your videos. I’m an old lady who doesn’t even drive in snow but I am hooked on watching your videos. I appreciate how nice you are to all people. You are a good person.

[@denisebaird8108]

Cheers! Me too, I don’t drive in snow either, my motor home would not be pleased. Stayed at a sheep property in Tasmania where it snowed but only went walking. 😊

[@sandyposey8074]

Great job Casey! Great filming Alex! I had my worries on this one but Casey had it under control! And you had some very grateful people.

[@mslorry3420]

Excellent job Casey. In my neck of the woods you would be known as a Barnyard Mechanic for using what is on hand to get the job done. It ain't what ya got its how ya use it! Thanks for taking us along.

[@warrenjansen7096]

I'm going to keep watching your videos just to see if you ever get good at this someday!

[@8rett]

My man titles this "time to get a little wild" and proceeds to take a full sized rollback SNOW WHEELING down some high desert mountain DIRT roads!! This was an amazing vid dude, glued to my seat the whole time, thanks for making these, best Saturday morning stuff to watch with my coffee

[@Scottb92768]

I don't think you can consider anything the wrong way if it works and you kept safety and the top of your mind or in the front however you want to say it and it's a successful job and I just get amazed every time I see you do something because you're a damn good driver and very talented on your records no matter how you use your equipment you always get it done and get it done safe thank you for the videos we appreciate it I appreciate it

[@sirhcmi3]

Seeing you backing them down the hill with your back wheels locked up says it all. Excellent work!

[@seanroberts381]

I'd have to wear my brown pants to do that. Lol

[@MrNeroDiablo]

I have no idea what order videos come out in, however I look forward to Grumpy getting well and coming back out. Alex seems like a nice enough bloke but Grumpy does a thing that makes the video's much better. He asks lot of questions mainly about what is about to happen and why. This forces Casey to explain himself and helps the audience follow along. Casey is getting better at explaining himself without prompting and I'm sure Alex can pick up on this, however Grumpy is the master! I enjoy the videos I'll call it an attempt at constructive criticism (I never said I was good at it!).

[@sharonmiller6436]

I enjoy Grumpy's off the cuff commentary. Alex is really good at asking the questions and getting Casey to explain. That way we all learn.

[@nickmilhazes8611]

bro cmon with these LOONGGGG winded comments people stop

[@bripslag]

@@nickmilhazes8611 Twitter and its 280 character length limit has ruined your generation's ability to read and comprehend. [/boomer out]

[@johnholliday6011]

@jt1364 I agree I have been watching him for a year and he is the best at explaining what he is about to do

[@lancestover7209]

Got to Love it when a plan comes together. Good job Casey

[@margreetanceaux3906]

This was the 1st video ever that I checked the outcome, before watching everything that came right after the picture of the situation, and you entering the woodlands. You’re from another world…

[@samellis4054]

Never thought I'd see you wheeling the heavy but thats for the great content and safe. Pretty awesome watching you impress the customer 👌

[@BigBlueMotors]

Didn't realize the steepness of the grade that the trailer was on until after the rescue. Good job on using your equipment and no damage done. 👍

[@melissagentry5204]

That was, as they say, a "Master Class" of how to salvage a difficult and dangerous situation. Very Well done.

[@timadams6972]

Now that was way nerve wrecking, but you pulled it off, again. great job Casey

[@ronwatson4135]

Very impressing. I would have never taken the Roll Back in there as big and as long as it is. But that's why you do it for a living and I sit on my sofa and watch you. Once again, I am impressed.

[@PK15306]

The camera cannot grasp the situation of that truck and trailer. Great job and great video.

[@sharonmiller6436]

So true! I'd had no idea the trailer was actually so far off and down the hillside . . from above initially (on the camera) it didn't look all that bad. The ruts once it was back on the road surface showed the true state of affairs.

[@FarrellMcGovern]

Hey, your video is in 4:3 rather than 16:9 like it usually is. But it was an enjoyable video anyways. Of course, you never said you were good at this...🙂

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I know, I somehow changed the camera settings without noticing. There will be another video like this too

[@FarrellMcGovern]

@@CaseyLaDelle Ah, OK. I was just worried that it was KZbin doing something stupid to it in it's encoding. I don't know what video software you are using, but many of them have tools that will allow you to expand it to the normal aspect, usually labelled "lens correction" to take the compressed output of action cameras and de-compress them.

[@michaelloomer9851]

Dude!! You know how to maximize every function of your rig. Lifting the rear and scootching the truck forward….BRILLIANT!! Thanks for the best vids man! Ps. I hope you reminded that crew how helpful that skid steer and trailer will be at the next forest cleanup day 😉

[@jessemavis7177]

Took the tools you had available and got the job done, enough said. Was a great way to start my morning.

[@danquirke443]

Epic recovery. Skill, courage and a willingness to put his own equipment on the line for the customer. And Casey remains as chill throughout the ordeal as if it's a Sunday drive.

[@amadensor]

When he fell, I thought "I miss Trevor."

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

Yeah, so do I. Skeeter was really getting into things too.

[@lockedin60]

I hope the camera man gets a new landing cushion through all of this. Great job. I didn't understand everything you did but it worked and that is all that matters. Always thinking the name of the game in recovery operations. Never a dull moment!

[@Redkneck]

if your rear differential's could lock it would have gone alot better

[@keithbutler2979]

I think you should enter the tow truck olympics against matts off road ,trailmater , and merlin . What a great job you did there Casey.

[@frotobaggins7169]

LOL, Casey wouldn't even have to drive up the obstacle, he would do it from a remote location. LOL

[@888johnmac]

lol , Casey has said a few times .. he's over 1000 miles away & only gets to hang out if he's on vacation in Utah

[@sdy284]

You just validated all my ridiculous recoveries in SnowRunner

[@loose-arrow-garage]

A classic example of not giving up and thinking outside the box!

[@warrenjansen7096]

Your closing comment reminded me of the old song from the '70s, "If loving you is wrong, I don't want to be right"!

[@kd7qlg]

Good job Casey. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your video’s. God bless you all the time.

[@mrtp1758]

Gary Player the famous golfer said the more I practice the better I get. Great job! All the practice paid off,

[@nathans3094]

Well, I certainly think that was not the right truck for the job but you used what you have and you may have used some equipment improperly but its your equipment so use it how you want. That was very nicely done, not bad for a guy that never said he was good this, haha. Thanks Casey 👍

[@willsmitherman688]

Thank you Alex for having the ability to gracefully fall and continue to get the shot appreciate you Casey for taking us along on such a dangerous quest to get this truck and bobcat out of such a precarious situation

[@rzrpap]

There is only one word for that rescue AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wyattblessing7078]

Impressive, especially the backing up acting as an anchor. I've spent years in Alaska backing tractor trailer's into sketchy places, and I know expertise when I see it, and that was Expert level.

[@psg6314]

Great video and great job with the recovering and God bless from GA and stay safe and happy holidays

[@tedfisk1211]

Casey is a professional at this business and knows how to innovate with the equipment available to bring each situation to a great resolution. Watching him drive that big truck where in reality they shouldn't be is a testament to Casey's ability and perseverance to solve issues. I think Alex has well bypassed Trevor in falling and slipping. Great video, as always.

[@lindagilbreath9740]

That was amazing!! If you won’t say your good at it, I most certainly will/do! Who’d a thunk that the roll-back could work as a wrecker?!?! You know your stuff, Casey! You worked your ass off and gotter done!! You never disappoint!!

[@thomasfletcher760]

Roll back on a snow covered dirt road , what could be " sketchy " about that ? 🤔🤣

[@stevecartagena9410]

Great video. That was fun to watch. You and your family have a safe and happy Christmas. God Bless to you and your family.

[@steven.h0629]

Nice camera work Alex 👍😎✊

[@TheScoundrel70]

If it works and the damages are minor enough to still make the job worth it, AND don't put the truck out of service, then it's a definite win in my books. That was some pretty amazing and skilled pulls, and driving. You made it look easy. Your camera man Alex showed just how tricky and slippery conditions really were. Frequently. And still managed to get great footage. 👍👍

[@gerryhartung736]

1st thing I thought...blue and white tow truck lost in high desert of Eastern Oregon. 2nd thought...better get my 98 k1500 silverado and go rescue Casey! 3rd and last.....probably filmed yesterday, think I'll stay in my warm bed. 6.30 am. SATURDAY! WELL ,maybe I'll try to call......

[@judithburke1539]

You guys are awesome! Everyone working together. Sorry I didn't catch the name of your cameraman, but I'm hoping that he's not too sore from those falls. Well done everyone!!!

[@gunner4544]

He’s known as skid mark now…

[@georgettekailiawa406]

Casey has so much patience and works calmly. Amazing. Hey alex aloha from Hawaii

[@andrewmortimer3317]

Understanding how to use the wrong equipment to get the right result is a skill all of its own. I think you did a great job recovering that in a bad situation.

[@kathleenogrady8459]

Excellent comment Andrew Mortimer. Use what is available. (Thanks Dad).

[@robertstock9912]

You always seem to find away to get the job done that's important part good job no matter how crazy it is

[@johnwesner3935]

I don't know Casey?? Great job but I worried about you and your equipment! Chain up the trailer and hopefully it's got electric brakes. Surge not so much in those conditions. As they said in the movie," it was a success but I think it's a lesson on what not to do!" Thanks for the thrills!:)

[@mildredwest2541]

Casey, you have big snowmobile. Fun and play on snow day, Casey takes us along on awesome jobs as this one. Wow! You're the best!!👍

[@onlybrokencars5238]

The right tool for the job is the one that gets it done. So yes, if it works, it’s not wrong.

[@richardelliott9511]

"I think I used every piece of equipment I own improperly"...been there, done that...the working man's way of "thinking outside of the box"!

[@ericgoings506]

Didn't brake Nutting ,so it worked the right way

[@dcblakley]

"You say I never said I was any good at this" does not apply here. You were great. I was holding my breath so many times but the confidence you kept displaying calmed my nerves. You had a plan or developed one quickly and got the job done. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[@Ice_Karma]

"If it works, is it wrong?" In IT, we have a similar expression: "If it's stupid, but it works, it's not stupid."

[@allenwilson9656]

Great recovery as usual Casey. But please tell Alex trucks use diesel and not gas and also get him a pair of snow shoes so he can stand up 🤣 . 👍

[@sharonmiller6436]

. . and some gloves. 🙂

[@rarelyright]

Alex? I thought that was Trevor filming from the seat of his pants. And Casey you might need to change your motto that was pretty impressive.

[@jameshamm2480]

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Thanks Mom for your confidence.

[@brianv5031]

Flashbacks of AAA winchouts in another life. "Customer is only a foot off the driveway". Fails to mention driveway is covered in snow and ice, a mile long, and on the edge of a ravine and just yeeting it in my 2wd F550.

[@MrGarfield4]

Impressive recovery! 👍

[@davidmunro1469]

That was excellent. Never tow heavy loads with out weight in your truck to control the load. Those guys would have died If they went right over.😊😊😊

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Casey, you've set the bar pretty high with this recovery. Not sure how many people would've gone through the woods to the up side . 🤔 are we going to see a rear locking differential on the heavy truck soon ?

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Nope. Way too expensive

[@cheesecurd100s]

Should put tracks on it lol

[@donnabarre9723]

I live in Gladstone. I’m amazed at the snow and ice you have. I know there is snow on mount hood but it really didn’t occur to me that there is snow anywhere else. 😂stupid huh?

[@sjaime00723]

You sir are a GENIUS. Very impressive. Nice filming Mr. Alex.

[@brianherron5400]

Nice job 👍, that could have been a lot of different outcome

[@arteeire4364]

That was awesome. You showed off some real technical skills there, Casey. You could tell by the customer's reaction he was impressed. I'm sure the camera only told 1/2 the story. Way to go!

[@51WCDodge]

It worked! Accompanied by the slightly hysterical laughter at the end. (Now just to figure out how we got away with it).

[@lonhoschar1943]

Great job Casey!! You and Alex made a good team!! You inventing ways to use the equipment you had to do the job and Alex doing a fine job on the camera.... and falling down!! Good stuff!! Enjoyed the whole thing!!!

[@1951jr1969]

Hi Casey! Love this site! I really don't know what I'm looking at...I'm 71 and never paid attention to my husband and Daddy when they were doing stuff like this. But, I am impressed and I did hit the like button and I did subscribe. That counts, right?!! Keep doing good things. I hear God likes that in people.

[@walthanas]

Impressive bit of off-road driving there. Looks like Alex is getting ever better at emulating Trevor, too! Well done, getting out in the cold and slipping and falling several times, Alex!

[@johnramsayskier]

No diff locks in the big truck Casey? I’m sure it’s expensive but it would seem worth it to me!!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Very expensive. But maybe one day

[@johnramsayskier]

@@CaseyLaDelle I have no doubt but with how well you wheel that rig I feel they would be an asset!

[@michaeljones2960]

Awesome video Casey, a great man with many talents. You have a lot of talent to back down a hill in the snow. And to figure out how to snatch the trailer to get the truck and trailer back on the road safely is a lot of experience. Merry Christmas Casey

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

Might need to look into hydraulic front assist for that flat deck if continue to go 4x6 wheeling. Or save up for a military Het 8x8 truck.

[@guanaart]

Hope Alex recovers from that fall!

[@mikeconner5119]

good job casy as a truck driver in duluth mn i know the difficulties steep hills and snowy conditions lottsa fun

[@johnperun232]

Great 👍 Recovery You help me to remember the Recoverys that had experience You and your equipment are more efficient And you do it well Have a Great Day 👍

[@guanaart]

That was an impressive recovery

[@donaldrizzo8373]

Well if it works it works I don’t think it’s wrong if it works I’m a tow truck driver Florida we did whatever it took to get the job done

[@richieixtar5849]

That was a very intricate rescue Casey... respect Mate !

[@robertquackenbush5547]

The rollback is definitely the wrong choice for this recovery

[@judithburke1539]

But, it got the job done and done with no adverse outcomes or injuries. Except for a possible sore bum.

[@bripslag]

Very impressive recovery, Casey! You might have not had the ideal equipment for the job, but your knowledge of the equipment you had available (and physics) made it a success. I think this might be the best one I've seen you do so far, and I've been watching since the early days of the channel. And kudos to Alex for getting it all on camera, despite his apparent traction/balance issues, lol.

[@philrus9124]

You crazy man. I know why you say: I never said I am good at this. 😉 It's because yout amazing at what you do.

[@jeffreyhamilton920]

I thought you had Trevor filming for a bit with all the falling in the snow

[@gerdriechers8426]

What a catch! Only your cameraman seems to have trouble with gravity. Get him some chains.

[@Scottb92768]

I know she always say super long video I don't think you realize that we subscribers as enjoy your videos we also enjoy the longer ones because it gives us longer and more time to watch exactly how you do things and what you're doing You're making me thinking of quitting my union roofing job and going back to towing cuz it is not only good money if you do it the right way they're legal way it's fun so we appreciate the longer videos although the short videos are cool because you get them done quick but if it takes longer we still enjoy them just as much

[@MJPeddler]

Did you lock in the front hubs? 😂

[@ronaldhull8057]

You are one hell of a driver. Backwards hooked to them on ice with a big drop off. My hats off to you! The great part was you got it on video and as the saying goes "if it's not on video, it didn't happen! " Lol

[@maryburt7800]

This woulda been a good job for the MORR WLOW!

[@tazone1121]

Great job, I'm a retired truck driver and have had many sketchy times in the passes during wintertime. You know your stuff!!!!!

[@laughingatlife7100]

Woohoo, we are back to the sketchy snow recoveries 👍👍🤣. You are such a lovely man. I'm so glad you gave Alex a chance to drive. That is part of our job being older and wiser to teach our youngins . 🥰 Great job Casey !!

[@mudpuddle8805]

If the pickup isnt broken, so you are just trying to get it unstuck, the best thing would be to bring a tracked skid steer like a T300 up there. It would pull that rig out without much fuss. I know because I just unstuck my truck and loaded trailer with one. Quick and easy.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Neat story.

[@mishkajb]

Question for Casey - when you hooked to the skidsteer with the cable, you were keeping your head below the deck while pulling? Part safety, part watching lower down? We know what would happen if that cable broke and you head was above the deck. No bueno.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Safety

[@jeffclark2725]

Looking like a great time and adventure

[@boh348]

Good job. I got nervous when you let someone else in the cab. I never had a roll back that large. We did carry an army wrecker with articulating boom on a low boy for a couple of rescues. Had to move some train cars off the tracks. We found some steel tracks that would go over the rear duals that helped on icy roads some. We did go to super singles and that was a mistake for could not get traction on ice. The duals with spiked chains did the best. Even better on ice than the tracks. I built some hyd spikes for each outrigger so we could dig in. When we bought it at auction it was pretty rigged up. Had air lock diffs in the rear and front so we ended up using spiked chains on every wheel so we could stop if started to slide. It had extra levers in the cab so could raise and lower outriggers from inside if we needed to move the truck. I liked being able to stab them in the ground with the spiked add ons if we needed to. Great recovery and keep the videos coming.