Challenging Winchout! Buried Semi

In today's video Trent Jr arrives on the scene to a fully loaded semi that is just buried in the sand. It is so bad the fuel tank is resting on the tank. As Trent Jr finds out, this pull is going to take a little thinking to overcome this hard pull! Watch how he struggles a little bit but overcomes in the end
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Q: How big Is your rotator?
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A: No, the carriage doesn't slide back due to strict weight laws in California. The sliding carriage will make the truck to heavy in CA
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A: When vehicles are not running the transmission is not receiving circulating lubricant. If the driveshaft is left installed, the transmission, which is not receiving lubricant, is still spinning. This allows it to get very hot which eventually will cause major damage to the transmission. Therefore, removing the driveshaft completely eliminates the transmission from spinning. Simply leaving it in neutral is not sufficient since the transmission still spins in neutral.

[@TC-ue5sr]

Those wood blocks in front of tires are hurting it giving to much resistance

[@plazatowing]

Negative, the Resistance they create is offset by the resistance they mitigate by raising the frame/fuel tank off the ground. Hopefully that makes sense. Thank you for watching!

[@SillyPutty3700]

Assuming you are correct that extra force required to lift the wheel up onto the blocks is well worth the effort to prevent damage to the truck and a possible fuel spill. The operator has no idea what is under those tanks his best bet is get them out of the sand as quickly as possible.

[@ericshimer6669]

@@plazatowing Gonna say they will sink a bit anyhownamd get the truck popped up to provide less resistance from the sand underneath. All about distribution and minimizing resistance.

[@ericshimer6669]

Exactly why i do not like low skirting. The lower the truck the more hungup you can get.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

he knows what hes doing. although i can see your POV on this.

[@flight2k5]

Love how everyone is critiquing the driver. Maybe he’s new. Everyone starts somewhere. No one starts out as an expert.

[@blackyzfr1]

I'm retired 28 yrs from fire department and always loved to to see you guys bring out the big rotater truck. Loved having ya'll work with us on the scene, always made my life easier. stay safe!

[@krank8385]

The work in designing and building those tow trucks is an amazing feat that most people don't even think about.

[@jth1699]

Someone should put a sign up in that parking spot - Free Parking - $1500.00 to leave..

[@juniordavis168]

Dwl🤣🤣🤣

[@fishpest2039]

That's not a parking lot, it's a sand box with bitumen boarders

[@wyattfamily8997]

Hotel California car park.

[@DarkVoidIII]

Free Parking - $1500.00 + mandatory damages waiver to leave! :D

[@dickymiller7196]

I like how y’all utilize all your compartments and keep everything neat and readily available and everything has its own place👍👍✌️

[@AndyChipling]

The truck is the best I have seen, very cool operation.

[@kathyyoung1774]

Dicky Miller I did that in my rig, built shelves and drawers in my International Cabover. Every inch counted in a cabover.

[@chaunmcguire5498]

I like how you talk out each step you do.

[@plazatowing]

Glad you enjoy! Thank you for watching!

[@almadeckard8360]

Good to hear that your strength is back after surgery.

[@tylerdurden4096]

That’s at the Del taco parking lot on Dillon rd of the 10 in Indio. I don’t understand why some truck drivers think they can park everywhere .Park across the street at the Loves truck stop and walk the street to the Del taco .

[@ScottZane]

The parking lot at Love's gets full a lot. Still, there are other options available in that same area, including the TA across the freeway from there as well as Spotlight 29 Casino

[@fishpest2039]

Whoa Whoa Whoa... WALK, W T F ! .. WALK.. he wanted a feed not a marathon or a exercise class, so decided to zip in and grab a quick feed...zip zip ZONK !

[@josephastier7421]

Not all big rig drivers have current certification that their brains are functioning properly.

[@justinhiggins1787]

That's in California

[@justinhiggins1787]

Idaho has a 208 area code statewide

[@kathyyoung1774]

Burlington Motor Carriers used to have a deep-mud droplot south of Charlotte. Half the drivers had to be towed out by the other half or a tow truck. I sent Tom Grojean a photo of me standing up to my ankles in mud. They soon got rid of that lot.

[@cesarestrada1706]

I woke up that morning and saw that truck infront of me accross the parking lot in coachella...lol

[@connorsmith713]

Judging by the condition of this guy's truck I'm gonna figure it's not his first time finding himself in a sticky scenario.

[@Ididerus]

At least the ridiculous color scheme draws the eye from all the damage

[@angeldelacruz7254]

That rig is a "playground" full of fun stuff

[@schuttrostig5729]

Good job, i love it how you keep calm and easy on the driver eaven though he got absolutly no clue. Could have put the rubber pads in the ditch to get the trailer a little higher. but you got it out without major damage and the truck was wrecked beforehand anyway... just look at that bumper, good call to make sure you dont have to pay for all the damage that the truck already had.

[@azmax623]

I love how clean and organized the compartments on your truck are. I strive for neatness like that, but never make it.

[@fullraph]

"Shit the truck is stuck! I'll just spin these tires until the actual truck touches the ground, that'll get me out!"

[@pascalolesen5187]

heat them bad boys up lol

[@Baerchenization]

The tyres are not dug in at all. He simply floored the thing on the way out.

[@MicroAppleStudios]

That's the money hole across the street from Loves in Coachella. I've made some money yanking guys out of that exact hole. It's almost a daily occurrence lol.

[@GMBiorn]

Don't short change yourself, it was still mission accomplished. Thanks for the video.

[@noahmason8000]

Just found out that I am not doing well.but will always watch your videos

[@donotneed2250]

When you pull onto a dirt lot and see a hole big enough to put a VW Beetle in DON'T DRIVE INTO IT. Driver should have saved the phone call until later but that's just me... How much was the bill? I don't think I want to see it.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

around here. 4 figures usually for a truck that size. ( referring to the tow truck)

[@johntripp2028]

I couldn't believe he wouldn't hang up the phone

[@markarrington3869]

A donkey cart is about this guy's speed. Anyone who takes a loaded trailer off the pavement isn't the sharpest tack in the box.

[@troykruse5161]

And he couldn’t take directions

[@travisbauder655]

Mexican truck drivers aren’t the sharpest tacks in the first. I’ve almost had my hood taken off by them several times in truck stop or just passing me

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Thanks Trent, you learn something New everyday 👍

[@spaceape2k2]

That guy dug himself in a hole, literally.

[@fishpest2039]

Did you hear where it was said the hole was already there, the driver decided to drive through it,

[@kathyyoung1774]

bobby asani I taught my long haul trainees, “ When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” I teach my grandkids that now in a totally different context.

[@renejimenez6971]

Great Job on this winch out and Thank you for the shout out!

[@kathyyoung1774]

Rene Jimenez Amazing wrecker, too!

[@AldanFerrox]

Didn't look that bad at first, but that was really a piece of work. You did a great job there.

[@plazatowing]

Thank you!

[@elcapitan.7688]

Good winching brother just started working for the heavies having worked light duty before and your videos have helped a lot stay safe out there

[@plazatowing]

So happy to hear that! Thank your for watching!

[@jakebender4680]

Plaza Towing I'm not sure how I ended up on your video but I couldn't stop watching that beautiful machine at work dam she is a Beauty what's her name

[@ehsantop2442]

Very good operator👍👍

[@peterrocco2888]

I own a crane company and have 24 employee's. You can't fix stupid so you will always have jobs like this. It was nice to watch someone use common sense while they work. Sometimes you don't have to be superman just work smart and careful. You can work for me anytime. Great job.

[@markshropshire5995]

You have such a good attitude, that helps more then your truck. But the truck helps too

[@expertmax32]

Another nice pull, great video as usual ! God bless.

[@kennethconnors5316]

you really know how to use that rig , fun watching , well done

[@jimwood4726]

I know that place why I park at Luvs walk over . great job great viedo

[@josezepeda7198]

You are very professional n carry your work with pride enjoy your videos

[@dann2284]

Nice job, nice and clean tow truck and good technic to help this driver. As a truck driver (Canada-USA), i know we all make mistake sometime. But if you learn from it, its ok. And when we, the truck driver make mistake, we thank heaven the tow truck operator know their job. Have to call tow truck 3 times, 2 first were really pros, but the third was a joke. I teache him how his rotator work, how to chain ect.

[@jonathanaarons6442]

You done a very good job on getting him out, you have a very,blessed day

[@R.Balu3029]

Excellent job

[@donaldswink6259]

Great job pulling that trucker out.

[@chrisholbech385]

In Europe drivers drove down to Saudi Arabia in the 70s and 80s and getting stuck in the sand was an everyday experience. You dug yourself out or you stayed there because there were no fancy rescue trucks coming to help you out in the middle of the desert.

[@bighouse1283]

They can't all be easy money pits Trent😉 Looks like you need a bunch more blocks put in the truck. Possibly could've used them to bring the trailer in that hole up some instead of dipping down so much, seen Malachi do that a few times. Good job all together thanks for the video 💪😎👍 〽️

[@antonfloor344]

That some great towing, love your work.

[@mohshehri]

You love helping people and that’s a great thing

[@arnenelson4495]

I saw a D-9L pull a frame rail out of a stuck bottom dump.

[@Jesus-zy2ce]

Rookie driver...been in that parking spot countless times...I was wondering who put the big hole there. He pulled in wrong way.

[@RambozoClown]

Just what a truck stop needs, a giant sandbox.

[@Reziac]

It's a pit trap. It catches rookie drivers.

[@neilreid9005]

Dude- you are seriously skilled. Impressive! Stay safe!

[@Mahees_230]

I remember when I was delivering ice to a shack on the beach. I was backing up to it in soft sand, and I felt the truck getting stuck. I kicked on the power divider and through some miracle, I got the truck out. I'm never doing that again. Great video as always.

[@donotneed2250]

I learned in 1992 when I'm about to drive on sand or soft dirt to interlock the other drive axle just before getting on it. Has saved me more than once especially when I drove for a company where I delivered to job sites a lot.

[@donotneed2250]

I learned in 1992 when I'm about to drive on sand or soft dirt to interlock the other drive axle just before getting on it. Has saved me more than once especially when I drove for a company where I delivered to job sites a lot.

[@kevinmaltby2346]

You did an A+ job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dadwithalilextra]

Righteous job!

[@bobstratton6362]

Truck drivers like that guy keep you with a job.

[@masont2544]

This truck is very similar to the MRVs we have in the army. Very cool trucks and always gets our buffalo out when its stuck

[@billsmith8739]

I'm surprised you did not fill in the hole after you got the tandems out so the trailer would not get in the same hole.. you did a good job!!!

[@silentepsilon888]

I think filling the hole with sand would have required a lot of shoveling, but even worse, it would have been softly piled sand that is not compacted and given the weight of the trailer, the tires would have sunk right into it as if it wasn't even there.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Apparently you've never shoveled sand.

[@billmckelvey602]

Great job Trent

[@guardrail2897]

$1500 for the pull and $3500 for dealing with driver stupidity.

[@adrianchetwynd1334]

So $5,000 in total?! No wonder then, why America is so screwed up.. Meaning that; "greed" is responsible for the destruction of the USA.

[@curtekstrom6600]

@@adrianchetwynd1334 No, the Extreme Retardation on many People in this country allows them to be relieved of their money.

[@Trucktiger2468]

Old Werner trailer. When I was a newbie, I started with them. Late one night, about 2 am I realized the acronym: BACKWARDS! Red-Eyed Nervous Rookies Every Where!!!!

[@frankthetank4465]

I pass this place every night on my route I go out to desert center CA. then back to Carson CA. I usually pass by Dillon Rd. About 1am

[@RippSnortin]

What's going on in Desert Center? You work at the Post Office?

[@nemosisthegreat]

That hole puts food on the table and clothes on backs. I bet that hole bring home at least 3k a week lol

[@MaineTopix]

Nemosis The Great more than that I’m a trucker

[@johnrhansonsr]

Overall a very nice job. I'm sure any C-130 loadmaster would have been proud of your efforts.

[@caseybhargraves3696]

Wow... that’s a big hole!! Nice job!!

[@tomfommber]

Why do I love this so much??

[@larryfisher5796]

Man he was stuck good job 😀

[@jeffb.580]

I drove OTR for awhile and I have 2 things to say.......YOU need to be commended for the nicest and understanding tow driver I have ever seen and 2 the driver did not listen to you and your commands you gave him.......again you need to be commended for your demeanor.

[@geograph1000]

the driver was so grateful that he had not the courtesy to help get the blocks out. don't you just hate that

[@joryhuttinga6450]

That was a pretty sweet pull!!

[@ronfullerton3162]

Wow! Those new wrecker rigs are so neat and handy as compared to the old ones! Unbelievable what technology has done for us.

[@fregilcy8119]

A good job don 👍👍👍

[@markfulkerson6787]

Very Professional! Good job

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Like usual when you watch somebody that knows what they are doing and has the right equipment they make it look easier than it really is

[@mikemakuch2824]

The driver seems to be new at it. Driving an older shaker from Santa Ana Ca. Not every one could tell that the sand would suck them up. Live and learn. That's what they call experience.

[@davidfewell2394]

That was an expensive Del Taco Stop

[@wolfman6553]

That moment when you're watching a tow truck on youtube because of the corona virus.

[@desertrat8322]

Haven't had a money pit video in quite some time , nice to see one again !!

[@capnbill99]

A couple of months ago, Trent said they (truck stop) closed off parking on that sand pit. I don't remember exactly when, but it was in the winter.

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

How big is the hydraulic fluid tank? I would assume it would be at least 75 gallons to run all those cylinders, probably closer to a hundred gallons.

[@Jackielightning]

Excellent Job

[@raulchavez4039]

Great job I was in suspense I thought trailer was going flip over

[@donaldbartram6315]

Glad my 1st few jobs were in construction.. You learn a lot about sand & mud. Most new OTR drivers have no clue about sand 7 stone , &how it sucks you in.

[@billyhelms7735]

When will people learn you can't drive on sand and not get stuck

[@garyskowbo3564]

Hi Trent, did you find out how many hours he spent digging that pit? Good job. Thanks for sharing another great video.

[@sd90mac61]

That was amazing,👍👍👍

[@Chris-wh2gy]

Would the pull have been easier if you used the boom as well as the drag winch and put a high line on the dot bar pulling the trailer forward and up as well ?

[@robjla1]

Thanks

[@normangallant9879]

Good job Trent.

[@nickatdallas]

Good recovery 👍

[@Towing-KZ]

Super works 👍

[@edtrine8692]

The secret to getting out of anywhere. Don't stop. Keep moving.

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

great job

[@scottcupp8129]

Man that thing was buried deep!! Great job getting er out.

[@oliviadriver1362]

What on earth was he thinking, trying to drive through SAND? I NEVER had a problem like that when I was on the road.

[@troymeredith9528]

That must be where the lot lizards sleep in that whole.😜

[@fpoasec]

I did a little winching a couple lifetimes ago. One of the hardest things was keeping the driver from trying to do my truck's job.

[@patrickperry8951]

First time watching. Will have to check out more videos

[@PeetzaPieAmore]

It's amazing how a truck stop can make hundreds of thousands daily in fuel sales alone, yet neglect the conditions of their parking lots so much.

[@terrygreen3148]

Gotta love it when drivers will not follow simple directions. I used to deal with pulling them out all the time when I worked in a mine. If they did not listen and worked against the CAT 980 loader I just pulled them anyway and if anything broke it was on them. That thing had twice the pulling power in weight as there whole trucks weighted. most the time a bump was all that was needed.

[@borisobrucicov8630]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Nothing beats Plaza towing videos and the whole plate field with Bacon.

[@JoseLopez-cl8wr]

Good job

[@rs111]

Consider pulling back by placing boards under the track. Turn steering wheel to the left, bypassing the sand pit. good job

[@plazatowing]

Going back in my opinion would have done even more damage to not only the fuel tank that was resting on the ground but the front end once it dipped into the pit. Nice suggestion though thank you for watching

[@hamiddreza]

nice job 👍👏👏

[@erict6183]

Not a fail. You still concurred the mission. Maximum effort lol.

[@billt9456]

Really nice rig!!

[@cesarestrada1706]

He is definately a rookie...or that is not his truck..because he dont care about the equipment..he will drive over the curve like he is driving a 4x4

[@troymeredith9528]

I have same problem with winch ropes on my tilt tray ,keeping the ropes tensioned whilst rewinding.so stand on them at the end to keep them from over spoiling them selves.

[@kittykat999a]

I’m guessing the sand under the rotators tires cut traction and allowed the rotator to slip sideways.

[@plazatowing]

Absolutely a contributing factor that I did not mention! Great point