Challenges of operating a Tow Plow

Snow plow operator Tim Gallivan talks about the challenges of operating one of New York's new "Tow Plows" which allows one plow driver to clear two lanes of highway simultaneously.

[@juandejesus8901]

GREAT good. Tim, those of you that plow know how many hourwe are out fighting theses snow storms an blizzards. The most important part is SAFETY many people dont know what its like to be behind the wheel of a plow. They dont sit in a truck for 13/16 hours keepin roads an highways clean so they can get around town to an from work. Not keep us plow man an women plowing roads to keep them safe.

[@dmpme951]

Such Skill! .. Awesome service.

[@MoFarmBoy217]

Mr. Gallivan, well done.... from MoEagle, the inventor

[@tloveless83]

That seems like a lot to control for one operator especially if conditions are bad. I would think two operators with a tow plow should be mandatory. One operator for a regular plow.

[@samgarofalo2461]

T Love It is a lot to do, but knowing the public, they will complain that there are 2 in a truck, and wasting tax dollars. I’ve seen some setups where the controls are practically in the passenger seat area. Actually once the truck is in motion on the highway, there isn’t that much more adjustments to be made.

[@carterkovachik1897]

It’s actually very easy once you get the hang of it and your only towing at like 40 k or so

[@fyrman9092]

Budget cuts in the 90's eliminated the second operator.

[@kjstylee]

Thank you

[@guyh.4121]

Great piece of equipment.

[@genesimons5091]

Overloading hydraulic capacity.. I ran 1 in Colorado on the interstate. Way less confusion. Truck plow ,tow plow and go

[@ahmedbashir5130]

You are heroes

[@albertstoltz6914]

I do this for the 407

[@MBRINC10]

Tons of controls.... I may have to build one of those RC Someday...

[@mattlane2282]

And think, people don't move over, run right up on, and try to pass these guys tow plow or not. so much crap going on good or bad setup still alot to keep track of.

[@nicholasclatney7693]

What is this song

[@brianwest2775]

I'm surprised that all of the knobs are exactly the same! Wouldn't some differentiation help ensure that you don't move the wrong one? The surface can be smooth or flat. Can be round or faceted.

[@Bernie0481USMC]

Should be driver and an operator for that much stuff.

[@chrisdaniels4674]

I have more miles In reverse than you have going forward.

[@carterkovachik1897]

Chris Daniels oldest line in the book lmao

[@stokitho]

North east alone dump salt, more than the whole wor;d consumes

[@austinbirdsong9834]

Kaden

[@michaelhyde6283]

How does he pass his DOT CDL medical exam with only 1 eye open? Oh, wait, they are exempt from DOT medical exams.........

[@rnap6411]

now go do that with two hours sleep after being there three four day straight...life at D.O.T

[@4JeepxJK4]

R Nap Ik the feeling i work for NYSDOT for 3 years winters gets intense wth the hours and the horrible pay

[@adam2326bryan]

that truck has a horrible set up. the setup we have has only 2 joy stick levers. one lever front plow. on for wing. a flick of a switch changes it to operate the tow plow. sanding unit is all pre programed. to a push button on of. or hold for blast.....

[@andyswope8369]

Was thinking the same thing five sticks to what could be done with two or three for the underbody front plow and dump

[@jefferyleonard9542]

What a crazy dangerous plowing system. Just get a wide-wing system. Much safer and simpler to operate.

[@nicholaslandolina]

Seems like a dumb idea!

[@ryanyoung7433]

Not the brightest guy out there....

[@4JeepxJK4]

Ryan Young that’s why they put him in it

[@samgarofalo2461]

Ryan Young He’s Been working 29 years for the state, how many different places have you worked in 29 years !

[@kishascape]

God I’m so sick of this stock music track