CODE 3 CALL!!! PICKUP VS SEMI!!! A LITTLE OVER THE TOP...

[@cookric]

I’ve never seen a tow truck make so much noise all at once. Love it

[@J19_vlogger74]

That caught me off guard too. Here in the state of KY, I've only ever seen air horns on a Wrecker, and those seem to be rarely used outside of parades.

[@legendary6790]

@@J19_vlogger74 Missouri has a unique law on tow trucks that if they are employed by a public department or if they are responding to an emergency (which Ron is here as requested by the Scotts City PD), tow trucks can use red and blue emergency lights to expedite the arrival to help clear traffic better. If they do use the emergency lights, they are required by law to use a siren for safety, but only can use the lights and siren while responding to these emergency calls. Ron said in a more recent video, red and blues when responding and at the scene, but ambers when leaving. Its honestly a unique law that almost no other states have. Here in Virginia, you would catch a felony charge of police impersonation if you tried this. I do like the concept of responding code to high-risk accidents that need to be cleared asap for safety purposes, but other than that I don't see a reason for tow trucks to have the police/fire equipment as they are not actual first responders and this could be seen as easily abused.

[@Lacktoss]

@@legendary6790 Just found Ron and read this, Sweden just recently implemented this aswell for our service trucks. Blues and sirens when responding - if needed. I honestly feel like this sould have been a standard, from a road safety view. I love it and yes, im 33 and willing to change my duties for one of these badboys!

[@SherrilWoods-jm6ir]

When I lived in GA each of branch of first responders had their own lights : police blue, fire trucks white, wreckers yellow! Made it easy to know what was coming!

[@stumpofwood]

if the heavy rescue show on TV aired this instead of what they normally do.... I would never stop watching. Love it. I spend some time on the road and this is normally a blip in my day as I pass by, interesting and my respect for you recovery guys has gone up. Much love, stay safe!

[@Lightninghound]

Every time I watch this videos, im amazed by just how well organized everything appears to be.

[@loosemoose9799]

Ron's videos are not only interesting and entertaining, they are also very informative.

[@mikemorris5730]

If I were a math or physics teacher. I'd use them for examples of geometry (force directed in a certain direction). Something my father used to say: Math rules the universe. Physics is applied Math. Engineering is applied Physics. The recovery industry (and several others) does engineering in the field and on the fly - and Ron teaches his employees as he does it.

[@gorillaau]

@@mikemorris5730 Yes, you look at these videos and see vectors. Two lines pulling in two directions, will pull the object in a direction that is somewhere in between them.

[@wthorpe420]

Great boss, not loosing patients with the guy learning. Your a good teacher

[@AjB__]

I love how Ron educates his drivers and operators in the field. He never gets angry or discouraged he knows it's all a learning experience for them and that teaching them to do things the right way is the best thing for his business. Great work as always Ron!

[@stevebarde8766]

As well as the one time that I saw a video of Ron pulling a truck (cab & trailer) out of mud, he asked if anyone out there could think of a more proficient way to clear the mess ... Since I do not do anything close to what Ron Pratt does, and actually I like watching these videos, and learn how it gets done, I have no suggestions

[@chris.vernon8407]

This was so difficult to watch. Thank you Ron and your guys for all that you did. She was my baby and gone in a split instant.

[@RonPratt]

At least you, nor the other party was seriously injured. Things can be replaced. People can't. Hope your leg is healing well. Many Blessings and prayers to you and the wife. God bless.

[@JOHNJCLARK]

How are you doing sir? Where you able to obtain another truck?

[@rogerdavies6226]

it shore don't take much, just glad you got out relatively ok, except your heart If money can fix it, it aint a problem, Hope your insurance covers your down time

[@DeanFWolff]

My heart's going out to you. Those semi tractors cost a lot of money. I imagine that you hadn't had that tractor for very long. Hitting a slick spot out on the highway or having someone who is clueless about the big rigs and gets too close, either out of ignorance or even trying to be aggressive or funny can destroy that tractor, trailer, and your load in an instant. You guys have a very stressful job. My hat's off to you.

[@afmoney161]

Can replace a truck, can't replace your life or anyone else's on the road that morning. Glad you lived to comment.

[@zachashcraft6243]

I remember watching “highway through hell” as a kid, and found your channel about a year ago. It’s amazing the amount of drama that goes into that show. Thank you for creating some amazing real content without the dramatic violins.

[@damonabets3779]

Z all around Farmer "without dramatic violins" lolololololollololollolololololol!

[@marcuskarlsson8995]

I remember watching that from time to time, all i remember is that almost every five seconds there was talk about how dangerous it was, the speeches about the line snapping still haunt me in my dreams

[@vestinalangford9711]

Thank you finally so on watches the show I watch

[@sorryeh7]

And it isn't nearly as bad as some of those other "reality" tv shows lol

[@bertgrau3934]

Zach, I agree Highway Through Hell, was way overly dramatic. I watched that a few times. I kept thinking, ok it's dangerous, your supposed to be professionals, act like it. This gentleman knows the dangers, and operates accordingly. Acts like the professional he is, gets the job done . End of story. Without all the drama.

[@Skinnyboy297]

I like how even in a dangerous situation you are calm, even more impressive is how you were able to keep a level head working and helping David. Poor guy looked terrified. I wish others could lead like you do. Hats off to you good sir.

[@trainmanbob]

So nice to see people so well organised and safety concious, Absolute joy to watch. Cheers, Bob in the UK.

[@TheSherrybaby65]

You are an amazing guy ...boss man ...good man ...i love watching :)

[@richardp969]

Great job letting your crew learn by doing. That is hard to let go. You have given them some great training! Learn by doing is good for them.

[@michaelcrane1215]

He loves his sirens, lights and horns!

[@teaches2010]

You know you are well thought of when the sheriff addresses you by your first name. Then proceeds to direct traffic for you!!❤❤

[@neonhomer]

And then helps direct the Western Star back...

[@traincain1128]

I thought the sheriff called him sunshine 🌞 lol

[@slugger449]

Well Ron has also mentioned that the emergency services do a lot of co-op training together, so that explains why a lot of them know each other's names. Still you are right, Ron is a good professional.

[@davidwooden4175]

It also helps that where he lives and works is not densely populated, and his family has been operating in the area for at least 2 generations now.

[@chrisdahl864]

@@traincain1128 well, he is!!!

[@cricketking_zmob1327]

I just wanted to say that NEVER in a million years would I have thought I'd be watching towing videos, but yall are soooo frigging impressive! I'm captivated by them! Your professionalism and respect to/with the fire,police and ambulance personnel is spot on! I'm also impressed with the relationship you have with your employees! You're just a wonderful person to watch in general hunny! Thank you on behalf of all of those who work with you! Stay safe and keep up the amazing content! God bless! XOXO 💜 💜 💜

[@laurenjones741]

My 10 year old special needs son watches your new video every Friday. He loved it!!! Thank you

[@AdventuresWithBrian83]

I appreciate the constant focus on the safety of the crew and the entire scene. Angling the tator as a blocker, despite it being the pride of the fleet, shows that safety of the crew is truly the #1 priority. A lot of companies do not operate this way.

[@gsettlemyre]

Love the sound of a Federal Q siren winding up, after almost 35 months of being retired from the Fire/EMS service (32 years), forgot what it sounds like from the cab of a vehicle. My youngest cat was sitting beside me on my chair, when you first wound it up it spooked him pretty good, and the volume wasn’t up that loud...nice recovery!

[@kjevans68]

Congratulations Ron on your new grandson

[@SuperJerbot]

A textbook tour of how to do a heavy recovery. Thank you! I learn something new every time.

[@Ethor98]

Being a driver myself I thank God every day I get off the road safe.

[@barnabus1976]

As usual, he makes it look easy. I guess we don't see the hours of work that goes into planning the move and the hours of work needed to git-er-done. Congrats on a smooth operation

[@jays106]

it comes with experience some jobs he can get in and grab it drag it back and hook up and go others are far more involved.

[@ellenl.5581]

The clean up. I have seen some dirty trucks. Clean up goes with organization. and attitude.

[@csmarine5097]

Love your videos. I especially love code calls. Not the fact of someone in such a need of help, but that you handle it with professionalism care and over all respect. It gives me chills when 1st responders such as your self are responding to a scene and the amount of control you use.

[@TruckingWithClint]

Ron, the way you help direct your guys in a equality way is amazing, I wish more bosses were as calm and collected and on the same level as the people you are in charge of. You sir are one heck of a boss and team player for sure. My hat is off to you sir

[@ronniejones8508]

Man, i totally agree with you. Definitely the way a boss talks and work with his or her employees, makes a big difference. Be safe bro

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

That's something I noticed too. I like the way he was teaching "the young buck" (I don't know his name ... Dave, maybe?) ... he didn't treat him with disdain and was willing to teach him directly and calmly. That's a good boss right there.

[@cricketking_zmob1327]

Ikr! 😍 👏👏👏👏👏👏💜💜💜

[@ralphlaureano4608]

You're definitely a terrific boss ron, you treat your workers as equals

[@aaronmason295]

Agreed mad respect to ron and his team

[@tracyjennings685]

May God Bless Your Soul. Amen!

[@jonesc.gaming2335]

It’s cool seeing Ron teaching him how to bring the truck up, and teaching him that “things are going to snap and pop” reminds me of when my dad taught me how to tow.

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

Nothing like a brand new baby to make you happy even while you're out the working your ass off.

[@BrickfordCityFire]

This was a cool response. I would imagine that someone hearing that Q would be shocked to see it on a tow truck rather than a fire truck haha.

[@kd5nrh]

From the front it kinda looks like one of Fort Worth Fire Department's trucks. Got to say, their white with blue Scotchlite trim color scheme is extremely visible and looks really sharp.

[@BenchTheKench69]

same tools minus the water

[@vestinalangford9711]

And he has police sirens I want to know how anoyin that siren will get

[@mackattackgameingawesome3666]

Well you see even Ambulances can have the Q siren

[@jw393]

@@vestinalangford9711 in my opinion 5 minutes. Police cars are not as bad AND depending on the call you can be going fast enough to hardly notice In a police car. At 160 I couldn't hear it. 0

[@terranceolive6792]

I really enjoy seeing all the different agencies working so well together

[@excavatoree]

Congratulations to Ron and his family on the new addition! Looking forward to having four generations of recovery experts to watch.

[@TheHairyGhost]

I’d work for somebody like you in an instant. You trust your employees and encourage them to learn new things about the trade. I’m a log hauler and big trucks are my passion. I’d love to work for an outfit like yours someday. Watching your content encourages me to always do the next right thing, so that I can grow in this industry and strive to be a professional like yourself. Thanks for the entertainment. Keep em coming.

[@fredpeterson1030]

Hay Ron congratulations on your Grandson and future employee.

[@genedameier8746]

His first toy will be a toy tow truck. Maybe even a stuffed toy tow truck.

[@gorillaau]

Just when you think you are done with changing nappies, (diapers?) along comes a grandchild. Lol. Enjoy the experience, Ron.

[@gregjeffcoat4258]

Future boss.🌞

[@jamesdarcy3902]

Ethan will direct his training if grandson enters this line of work........

[@tomoakhill8825]

I love watching the coordination between the different agencies. It takes all of them working together to save lives, and keep traffic moving.

[@شاملمحمود-س3ش]

Good job

[@brianmcdaid3178]

Congratulations on your new grandson, Ron! You'll love bouncing him on you knee and spoiling him! Great job on clearing that wreck, as always. Stay safe and be well.

[@chrisdahl864]

Amen!! At least wait until he's one yr old to start his training!!!!

[@prestoncramton5931]

My favorite thing, never afraid to admit he made a mistake and share it publicly, that’s the best person out there in my opinion, I like how everyone works as a team and they make sure that their cables look good to someone else!! Great goin keep up the hard work!!

[@pguy5]

This is such an awesome point of view of an accident scene! That Q siren really does get the attention of vehicles ahead! It is so awesome that all departments worked together

[@karenlingefelt627]

I use to ride with my dad & i have seen first hand how people cut these big rigs off there is no way you can stop these trucks on a dime i pray for these drivers every day God bless these rescue guys & all police involved Amen

[@carlinbrumback8931]

Thanks Karen

[@pt324157]

And more so if your like me and pull heavy haul quite frequently 150,000 lbs or more usually it takes even longer to stop we don't do fender benders u cut me off and then need to slam on the brakes for some reason then I very likely won't be able to stop ill aim for the ditch but if I hit u you will very likely be sirously hurt or worse

[@timmybob4871]

Man, I could almost hear Tom thinking, "I'm too old for this shit!". 😂

[@ZMW843]

lmao right

[@380Scania]

Glad no life changing injuries and you and all attending emergency services did great work clearing the scene. Greg 🇬🇧

[@lean4691]

Love seeing all the departments working together. another great recovery nice job

[@josephglaser875]

Congrats to your son and his bride! I'm sure you and your wife are happy as clams about it.

[@peewee3ie]

Ron, Congrats to your new grandchild. Thank you for taking the time to get the video done.

[@wx7slc]

Ron, you are a great example and mentor. I have learned a lot from your videos, not only the mechanics and physics of recovery, but also the patience and politeness of you with your employees, customers and emergency responders. Thanks for your example, your good works and your concern for those involved in the accidents. #givethanks

[@Timmothy2012]

Looks like a busy morning I'm always very impressed with the way y'all work, and how you control a scene.

[@TacoStacks]

Ron always gets it done

[@procarrytrucker4101]

And done right

[@floridageorgiarailfan]

@@procarrytrucker4101 yes

[@floridageorgiarailfan]

Yes

[@coastalcapybara]

Oh hello Taco!!!

[@crowdpleaser1013]

True and done right

[@Ed_in_Md]

You need to ask Santa for some wireless headsets so you don’t have to yell to each other. 😂

[@AustinSlacker]

He's played that game before kinda. Fact is; old school analog methods are still effective, and considerably cheaper. So many things go wrong with coms; especially in the high noise environment these guys operate in. Ron seems to run a pretty efficient shop. His guys are observant, responsive, professional and for the most part, know exactly what they're doing without Ron. Ron's the guy who's responsible for the big picture, so his guys follow his lead. But most the time Ron's just shouting something these guys already know to do, or is among a small list of options they were going to do anyway. They don't need to hear every word; they can easily interpret garbled shouts and pantomime and go 'oh, yeah he wants me there and to do this; Got it boss'

[@KevinBenecke]

That's just his OCD in high gear.

[@kittty2005]

@@KevinBenecke I agree with rob, but also he is directing a video and keeping the subs engaged and teaching others how a professional towing company operates, because no matter the reason for so many commands the most important thing is that everyone is on the same page, it promotes safety, efficiency, and cool heads.

[@kenjones1547]

Total agree

[@LegendaryRadioJock]

@@KevinBenecke Pfft... Ron doesn't strike me as having OCD.

[@teenamccarty9018]

Love the way Ron calculates his options before , during and after actual removal

[@stevedane787]

Watching the Western Star, Unit #17 and the rollback leaving makes me think "We got us a convoy" (apologies to the film). Glad to hear there were no serious injuries. Also congratulations to Lauren & Talon from the UK. Trust all doing well

[@RonPratt]

Yes, new momma, daddy, & baby are all doing well. They got to come home last night. Thank you very much. God bless.

[@pamd.happykat8187]

WOW! Great job Ron and crew! Damage to that tractor was something else.

[@cerberusairforce]

Ron I just have to say this. it is fantastic that you are so willing and able to help teach new people how todo this job. 9.9/10 companies will not hire you if you don't have at least 2-5 years experience and wont even call you back if you don't. im impressed with you and the company you've built.

[@anjalaisuppiah9987]

Mr Ron first time I am watching 3 of your Trucks working together . Amazing coodination recovery.Team work is strength.God bless you and your team . Thanks from Malaysia.

[@mysterj1]

First class emergency response by all involved. The cooperation between agencies makes ALL of you look professional!

[@rogergroot2950]

Well I finally got to watch all the preparations involved with getting the interstate cleared .I just retired in 2017 after 60 years trucking and have seen so many various accidents and to watch the entire process I can understand how time consuming some of these rescue incidents can be.I was blessed never having a accident in well over 5,000,000 miles so also glad to be off the big road.Best wishes to you Sir. Roger Groot Cleveland,Tennessee.

[@Rags722]

Congrats on the Grandbaby! Just about every piece of Mid West gear out there except for the trailer and the little 4wd play toy. Profitable day!

[@ladygray4]

As truck after truck showed up, I was thinking, "Is anybody left back at the shop?!!" Congrats on the grandson!! 👣

[@guysabol8743]

After watching over loaded over bearing truck failures, Inda, china, russia, know I know why Ron is so painstakingly safety minded to make sure job is done right firs time! congrats !

[@TheHarold2nd]

Love watching how professional your team works as well as how you all talk the plan together. love n prayers for prosperity and safety for all of Midwest Truck.

[@nonasloanpatterson7929]

Thank you for sharing another rescue with us and thanks to your amazing camera person or persons they do a great job

[@kens.3729]

This gives most of us a better idea on why there’s so much standing around going on at scene. 👍

[@michaelpiere2009]

I agree completely

[@xheralt]

Some folks never get it, even after watching videos like this...

[@ClintsTractor]

Nah, they just think it's a union thing haha...

[@jfbeam]

While it's easy to spot the one's "just standing around", there's always someone doing something, somewhere. (often under something where you can't see them. also, as slow as the wenches are pulling, driving by you wouldn't be able to tell they're doing anything.)

[@hamrad645]

Ron, CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your grandson! We are so very blessed in this life. Thank the Lord!

[@lesr5737]

Boy that one got my adrenaline going, you had every piece of equipment out there except your rollback trailer never seen so much excitement in my life you guys like a well-oiled team you are a well-oiled being thanks so much for sharing great job by all and thank you ldr

[@marksapollo]

Superbly done. Great to see everyone concerned about the people involved in the accident, trucks and cars are just replaceable things, not lives.

[@edkaempf906]

Note to self: Leave boots in Tator.

[@gofastwclass]

No, have one set in each truck!

[@gorillaau]

@@gofastwclass Heck. The Cab of the Rollbacks would be full of boots.

[@christepherbatts3446]

Congratulations on your new grandchild!! God Bless you, and your Family!!

[@ace999100]

I’m from the UK and always love watching your vids Ron. Your professionalism, hard work including yourself mucking in with all the same jobs as everyone else and the safety you observe at all times. Fantastic content and always love to see a code 3 attendance albeit we hope the victims of any incident are unhurt and able to go back to there loved ones. Thank you 🙏

[@DouglasLJr]

That is one heck of a skilled and professional group, every single one. Well done and stay safe everyone!

[@timgiven3826]

That was a phenomenal job at working together as a unit everyone did it sufficiently as well as safety, great job Ron and the guys

[@earlschmitt884]

I love watching every video that I can. Ron knows his stuff. I guess his father taught him well. And now it is his turn to train Eathen and the rest of the crew how to do their best.

[@bigdawgsbusa2]

Well done Ron good to see David stepping up and the team work with your guys along with emergency services

[@virginiamunger6908]

Congratulations on the birth of your new Grandchild how exciting is that. You and your crew do such good work. Be safe and God Bless.

[@TheSumsemann]

Hi Ron,Congratulations for the Grandchild.

[@tonyacollier4119]

Thank you to yourself And your Crews for putting Your Lives on the line right along side Other First Responders

[@larrywilliams8010]

Another amazing demonstration of teamwork and cooperation. Thanks to you, your team and all the first responders for all you and they do and the sacrifices you all make to help others.

[@johnjamieson5778]

You are a great teacher Ron. I like how you work with your team to make them successful.

[@quintinvandermeulen1513]

I love the way you teach David the job. And yes, we have here in the Netherlands a rule and this wil be the free translate, Where people work, mistakes are made.

[@RevolverRoss]

I'm two years late but congratulations on the Grandchild! God Bless You and the work you do, I wish you nothing but the best!

[@shaunchisholm11]

I remember seeing this on Facebook about the crash. Glad to see the video of how the job was handled.

[@wkmorris31]

I like the way you work, always putting things away when done. I would leave them where they where and then take an hour to gather all the loose stuff laying around, then get back to shop and discover I forgot a chain. Also you also so polite to others. Thanks for your videos.

[@lothianborders999videos8]

That Q siren definitely works the dream whilst responding code 3

[@jerryupp239]

Your tow truck is the very first one I've ever seen or heard of having a siren set-up equipped

[@SgtKilgore406]

That Q siren made a world of difference on this response with people being able to clearly hear the siren.

[@horaceragin7133]

Unbelievable great job. I've been around 18 teen wheelers and I've never watched a whole operation like this. Top my hat to you, "Ron Pratt"

[@garyfox33]

As usual a great job done by everyone involved. That "Q" is a much added siren added to the rotator. Stay safe out there and a Happy early Thanksgiving to Ron and the entire crew and family.

[@teaches2010]

You definitely ain't gonna sneak up on someone with the Q going!!!!

[@larrybe2900]

Hearing it on a call takes me back to the '70's TV.

[@roadwolf2]

It make em move. I would of put the switch on the steering wheel though for easier reach

[@csmarine5097]

The Q gives me chills every time

[@mikemorris5730]

Mounting on the steering wheel would require some form of a flexible electrical connection. Something like a trigger switch on the gearshift knob would be technically simpler.... Hmmmm..... they make gearshift switches for enabling / disabling Jake brakes... .... maybe Ron could mount one on the shifter and wire it to the Q...

[@williamisch]

Love this Video and congrats on your new Grandson Hope your Daughter and family is Doing good so far God Bless you all

[@Tswifter4ever]

I love how well this guy teaches his guys and makes them do what they are supposed to be doing.

[@bobaroo58]

Congratulations on your new Grandson!

[@jaminstrat]

Mr. Pratt , after a marathon viewing of your videos I must say you sir are a physics genius and must be in excellent shape for all that hard labor it takes simply to run out all the lengths of chain, straps, and heavy hard wear to recover all the trucks and equipment ... simply incredible ! It’s a pleasure to watch you and your guys work with such fluidity and mutual respect, enjoy watching your videos 👍

[@user-tq1bs2fj9h]

Ron, god bless you, your family and your crew and all of the first responders out there. Stay safe out there y’all

[@charlierose3457]

I’ve been driving almost 21 years now and I’ve never known that heavy duty tow trucks run lights and sirens !! Thanks for teaching me something new !!

[@deeryalex179]

Only in the state of Missouri they can run lights and sirens because they are classified as emergency vehicles

[@mamadukes3n3]

God bless you! Amazing work, and congratulations on your new Grandbaby!

[@geraldheitman7687]

I can only watch and appricate how well your whole crew work together to get the job done quickly but safely ! GREAT Job Guys !!!

[@777Timberwolf]

on my laptop full screened like I'm sitting in your back enjoying the ride with horn and sirens running In other word... AWESOME!!! Thank you Ron :)

[@anthonythacker1817]

That was an excellent video Ron. Stay safe out there and god bless

[@jordancrocker939]

usually only get to see this stuff for 3 seconds or so. I enjoy all the steps thanks.

[@broderbunto2305]

I really like the fact that you can run code, I've seen it way to often that a rollback was stuck on the autobahn over here in Germany, people way too often move onky for fire and police out of the way.

[@DVeck89]

Around here a lot of tow trucks run their flashing lights all the time whether they’re going to an emergency call or just going down the road with a car loaded so I think people just don’t take them seriously. As far as I know, the state Ron is in is the only US state that allows red/blue lights on tow trucks too. I’ve seen a tow truck with a siren around here but only yellow lights.

[@RonPratt]

@@DVeck89 Unfortunately, there are a LOT of towing operators and other industry's drivers who overuse the amber lights so that most people have become immune, or ignore them. There are also tow ops in Missouri who abuse the red/blue lights and sirens. Of course, I know volunteer fire personnel and police officers who "misuse" their lights and sirens as well, so it isn't JUST tow ops. Anyway, I could go on and on about this subject, but I won't. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@davidwooden4175]

Here in the USA, not all vehicle recovery agencies can run red and blue lights and sirens. Some states allow recovery vehicles to run lights and sirens, others allow red and blues on an accident scene, while others do not allow anything but amber lights while on a scene or with a recovered vehicle(s). In Florida: * Only law enforcement are allowed to operate flashing blue lights and sirens * EMS, Fire, and a couple other agencies are allowed to use flashing red lights and sirens. * Vehicle recovery, oversized loads, vehicle escorts for oversized loads, and a couple others are allowed to operate flashing amber lights without sirens. * Road maintenance and general construction can operate flashing white lights without sirens. * Private security typically uses flashing green lights without sirens while on private property (not mandated in state statutes). www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/316.2397 316.2397 Certain lights prohibited; exceptions.- (1) No person shall drive or move or cause to be moved any vehicle or equipment upon any highway within this state with any lamp or device thereon showing or displaying a red or blue light visible from directly in front thereof except for certain vehicles hereinafter provided. (2) It is expressly prohibited for any vehicle or equipment, except police vehicles, to show or display blue lights. However, vehicles owned, operated, or leased by the Department of Corrections or any county correctional agency may show or display blue lights when responding to emergencies. (3) ...Wreckers, mosquito control fog and spray vehicles, and emergency vehicles of governmental departments or public service corporations may show or display amber lights when in actual operation or when a hazard exists provided they are not used going to and from the scene of operation or hazard without specific authorization of a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency. Wreckers must use amber rotating or flashing lights while performing recoveries and loading on the roadside day or night, and may use such lights while towing a vehicle on wheel lifts, slings, or under reach if the operator of the wrecker deems such lights necessary...

[@flybyairplane3528]

@@davidwooden4175 hi, also n FLORIDA h Slow Down Move Over , as now included GARBAGE TRUCKS. as too many were being hurt. . Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dasy2k1]

In the UK only Police, Fire, Ambulance, lifeboats, mountain/cave rescue and EOD teams can run blue lights and sirens. Some use a mix of flashing red and blue to the rear only with red and white mixed to the front (red lights to the front are illegal as are white to the rear unless reversing ) Doctors are officially allowed to use flashing green lights but I have never actually seen one use them (the only doctors who would actually have use for them generally use the same vehicle as a fast response paramedic which are classified as ambulances) Flashing Amber is used by any vehicle that by the nature of its work could cause a hazard or obstruction on the roads. Tow trucks fall under this as do most road construction vehicles, garbage trucks and various other bits and pieces. If we need a tow truck to be expedited to a scene they would generally get a police escort. One exception to the normal rules is that highways agency traffic officers (traffic patrol without any police powers, mainly concerned with wrecks, broken-down vehicles and moving debris off the motorway) have Amber light bars that have red and Amber to the rear (the only people to use red and Amber mixed) I think they might also have sirens although I have never heard one use it

[@forbsie1888]

This came up on my home page, so first time viewer here from Scotland in the UK. It's amazing that you coordinated the full thing with not only your team, but with first responders. That sort of leadership shows just how valuable you are to the team! Well done, sir!

[@mkram2154]

The weird but unbreakable bond between men and machines. I’ll stand and watch the whole day if I need to.

[@Samanthareneeheart1]

A great team effort Ron & Crew! I'm glad no serious injuries it could have been MUCH MUCH worse (i.e J4) luckily though it was all minor. Yes the Q is loud but thats why fire trucks have them lol 😆 . You need one on your roll back now lol. Anyways thank you for what you do its a very dangerous job. May God bless & protect you & EVERYONE who works at Midwest Truck. ✝️

[@ronbriggs6905]

They make the electronic ones now that take the same space as a regular siren speaker, just in a newer control. They work

[@theresacourter2936]

I'm impressed with your teaching techniques to your drivers very patient person

[@daves2552]

ALWAYS stand to the side when you unlatch a van trailer door. You’ll be wearing anything leaning against the door if not.

[@jacquibossier9808]

You know when you're a good father, when you are always teaching what ever you are doing.

[@kens.3729]

This is a really Great Example on Exactly what Team Work is Supposed to Look Like. Kudo’s ALL👍