Do NOT Attempt This!! Rescuing Another Semi Trailer

Do Not Attempt This! Our Timpte hopper bottom trailer sunk into the driveway and made us awfully nervous for a bit. Luckily things turned out well. We are in the market for some railroad ties to use for next time...
Special Thank You to Our Signature Sponsor
Farmers Business Network
FBN membership is now FREE! Start maximizing your farm's profit potential today.
►use.fbn.com/MN...
Off The Husk With The Millennial Farmer Podcast
Listen Here:
►www.mnmillenni...
Watch Here:
► / @offthehusk4568
Order Millennial Farmer Merchandise:
►www.mnmillenni...
AND OTHER COOL STUFF like my watch here:
►www.amazon.com...
Book The Millennial Farmer to Speak at your Next Event:
►[e-mail]
Field Work Podcast
Watch here:
► / @fieldworktalk
Listen on Apple Music, Google and Spotify:
►www.fieldworkt...
Zach Johnson, the “Millennial Farmer” is a 5th-generation farmer who’s spent his life growing, working, and learning on his family’s farm. His wit and dry sense of humor appeal to children and adults alike. A product of the millennial generation, his appreciation of new technology blends with his old-fashioned work ethic, and he offers a unique ability to deliver his message in a way that resonates with lifelong farmers as well as those with no knowledge of agriculture.
With growing consumer awareness about where their food comes from, Zach has identified the need for an independent voice from the front lines of agriculture. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences in the agriculture world while providing farmer-to-farmer education to help facilitate a collaborative conversation between farmers and the public.
Follow Along
► / mnmillennialfarmer
► / mnmillennialfarmer
► / farmmillennial
Edited By:
Becky Johnson

[@williambrooymans]

"another sinken trailer??" mrs millenial farmer is a true savage!!

[@raypitts4880]

if jacking done properly no problem seems like people trust path ways and concrete roads are built for 5 ton per wheel so one must allow the small area of those leg pads never strong enough to stand 10 ton on a small pad iv seen cranes go over jacking pad on side walk again stressed for humans and cars.

[@scottfinnell388]

@@raypitts4880 I don't know I did my driveway 6" thick with rebar and fiber mesh just because I want it to be the last driveway we need. Oh and it's 8 bag mix done at a 5 inch slump just so I wouldn't have to be worried about it being overly wet and losing strength

[@marvindearman5673]

Let some air out of the tires

[@RoisinT2]

Lol thought the same, her impression was prizeless.. "hmm... Another .. " :D

[@willyboy2328]

No ridicule, just glad you got it out and no one is hurt.

[@niallkelly2333]

Your father cracked me up when said "I knew that would go easy"

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Best line in the whole video !

[@jimpeters7479]

Just like it was scripted

[@brandon1097]

I lol’ed at that

[@Charly-nz7ru]

That was the best! :-D

[@SeekerKnight]

That was classic old school at it’s best! LOVE IT NATE

[@gerhardblaszies9230]

Straps, come alongs. Cables to pulleys to other trucks or tractors. Had to do all of this growing up on the farm. Get gravel out of a pit to get things out. Been there done that. All part of the farm life. For what it’s worth our dad was a technician at MIT in Boston. He had to learn things like everyone else. Trial and error. His dad was a heardsman in Germany. Our dad had to try dairy farming. You your dad and your family are fantastic. Get it done, draw on past experience and try new things. Think outside the box. My dad use to say “ If you have failed you have striven if you have striven you have lived”. You and your family are the best example of self reliance and a great example of being an American farmer. I have tried to pass these qualities on to our grandchildren. You guys are great.

[@chadtheartist5081]

6:51 "I knew it would go pretty easy". Your dad doesn't say much, but this was golden.

[@sumnerkinney2166]

Great Job Men!

[@BigGary79]

"I knew it'd go pretty easy" - Nate He's the best.

[@sfcjones2590]

And here you have another fine video by the Millennial Farmer. Can't wait for the next one.

[@jacobszymczak9323]

Another year, another Planted Trailer. Is this some new Millenial "trailer planting season" we're not aware of?

[@jimp.4531]

hahaha

[@douglassellers7528]

Doesn't take long to come up. Quicker than corn. 12500# per leg?

[@Steven-vo8tk]

Great job. Glad no one was hurt.

[@matt_waddy]

This is why we can't have nice things...

[@RoisinT2]

Those exploding blocks and flying jacks are always nice.. glad that no one got hurt, they are leathal!

[@alfredmorganroth9349]

Zach , you and your dad do great work, not getting hurt is the most important thing. Not trusting jacks under load is so important and spending extra time cribbing. Stay healthy.

[@America-First2024]

Well said! 👍🏻

[@rickmarin1265]

I am a faithful watcher of both shows , from Cape Cod MA :)

[@t77299]

i’m getting the feeling that mrs Millennial farmer is gifted with a large portion of patience?😄👍🏻

[@KNJensen]

All farm wifes are ;)

[@billnict1]

All wifes are. :)

[@SlipShodBob]

After Off the Husk stories definitely it also leaves me questioning if Randy is a zombie given the number of "incidents"

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I always wonder if the farm wives have running bets on whose husband gets the first hernia surgery. They’re always lifting something they probably shouldn’t

[@SlipShodBob]

@@chrissyfrancis8952 don't forget knee surgery

[@gregadomeit4020]

That's happened to many in the past. Not the last time. Happened to me once, bad day. You guys got it where you needed to be. Take care be safe.

[@travisjames7201]

Glad everything worked out and everyone is safe.

[@oe542]

“I knew it would go pretty easy” Never have wiser words been spoken…

[@n12et]

I see everyone telling you to pour concrete to unhook loaded trailers on but that will limit you on where you can leave them. I've always gotten away with unhooking loaded trailers on timber rail sleepers. 1ft wide, 2 - 3 inches thick and long enough to go under both legs, spreads the weight far better. You recovered it well considering how sunken she was.

[@JohnyAngelo]

Yeah one piece of timber like that is like makes it way more secure.

[@Bit01]

I used to run flatbed so I always had 4x4's with me. I'd use 4 8ft 4x4's for fully loaded trailer. Never had one sink, even on soft ground.

[@andyarmstrong5378]

We drop loaded log trailers on 3/4 steel plate typically have 40 ton on the trailer and it works good and can move it if needed

[@markbasaj6820]

I dont get why you woudnt just asfalt the whole yard??

[@andyarmstrong5378]

@@markbasaj6820 trailers sink through blacktop thats why

[@lisawilliams72]

Good job Zach. Been trucking for40 years and Been there many times. Don’t need to hit the gym after cranking loaded landing gear. 95 degrees will make it even more enjoyable.

[@ddylla85]

No ridiculing/sarcasm necessary, Becky has that handled. Lol

[@liamcousin3688]

The eyes tell all

[@cmusic52]

she's like ANOTHER one??? are you gonna start putting them on better footings now???? like disconnected trailers go on concrete? lol

[@John-qt9bi]

I was wondering what everyone was talking about. I said to myself wait I didn’t see Becky in the video. I guess I should of watched the last couple seconds before reading the comments!

[@bobbypool923]

Thanks for showing that farmers do have problems.

[@jayconley9369]

I love how Jim sank the trailer, and then no where to found! Jim is a very smart man! Always entertaining for sure!

[@nerdfs6950]

I’m glad you’re ok

[@vandreiman1898]

Your dad is amazing guy he is a very humble guy you’re lucky to have him!!!!

[@jeffharvey6768]

Excellent job Zach.... glad you made it through without incident.... okay... without injury.

[@properfunny]

That looks like it was just a freak accident. Glad to see that you didn’t get an injury from that block exploding.

[@puppetsock]

Me: Why do I see so many farmers with various serious injuries? It just makes no sense. There's no reason for it. www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/aginjury/default.html Me: (Watches video about two guys trying to lift a transport trailer with scrap wood.) Oh.

[@davidanalyst671]

I think this is the third block that was destroyed under the weight of a loaded trailer. They had wood under the first one i think, and this video had two blown blocks. Can we get millenial to stop putting wood under loaded trailers? And if the jack on the trailer screwed up, thats super sus, and needs to be looked at.

[@bruceraggett4506]

Under the top pad of a jack only a thin bit of cardboard or ply to give friction between metal to metal joint. All the packing under the jack with a wide base. Honestly the cardboard trick works well. simple, but it saves lives.

[@imurhuckleberry7777]

She's got Betty Davis eyes😍😍😍😍

[@jeffherdzina6716]

14 years as a Over the Road driver. I've seen worse happen to trailers. You and your dad did a great job.

[@terrybloom9758]

Yes there's definitely been worse things happen.

[@bigjimne]

Definitely. I've used 4x4 on the frame to lift trailers and block the feet. Slow, but works

[@kevingelsinger4733]

When I park loaded trailers on gravel I put 6x6 blocks about a foot under the landing gear when possible

[@chadzomek2948]

If it weren’t for potentially life threatening projects like this, farming would be boring. Becky’s candid comment at the end was priceless. Reminds me of the reactions I get from my own better half. 😊

[@FreezeAU]

In the immortal words of AvE, that jack very nearly “f__ked right off into low-earth orbit” 😕

[@johndeerekid167]

He should've used more Jenga blocks

[@FreezeAU]

@@johndeerekid167 Skookum as frig.

[@pamhaggerty7219]

When I drove across country I had to drop a 45000# loaded trailer in a real muddy area I'm st. Paul and they gave me two 55 gallon barrel lids to put under the dollies , it never sank ! What a surprise !

[@johnmilburn5715]

Brilliant Rump. Just brilliant!!! 😂

[@waterskiingfool]

Good to see no one got hurt and you were able to rescue it on your own

[@j.b.struckinadventures4993]

“Another sunken trailer ?” she asks with no real surprise in her voice 😂😂 It’s not the first time it’s happened Zach and I’d say it won’t be the last. Love watching your videos to see how you do things. I’m in South Australia and even though you farm a bit differently to us growing a bit different crops the end goal is the same, to feed the world 😉

[@bruceraggett4506]

I think most of it goes to the ethanol plant to make fuel, not sure though.

[@mikefeyereisen5574]

You did exactly what I would have done to correct the situation. Though I might have freaked out

[@Repput11]

I agree the honest and transparency! So funny

[@StevenslogicMobileMechanics]

Straight up, I am goin thru a lot of “life” right now and I miss watching your escapades when you go so long in between videos!!! Thanks so much for giving me a reason to keep on keeping on

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Sending prayers your way brother

[@guygfm4243]

Well done and very glad no one got hurt. Thanks for sharing

[@buckman840]

Jim: So I wonder if 2 sunken trailers will make them forget about my tractor incident???

[@jacmccauley7581]

Absolutely Not!!!

[@SlipShodBob]

No but I think Zach has him beat now with getting stuck even when he isn't moving.

[@MillennialFarmer]

🤣🤣

[@brucebelitz3451]

Ridicule, ridicule, I would have done everything differently and faster!😄😄🙃🙃

[@shootemup18]

I think you mean incidents plural lmao

[@rustygall5119]

It happens, glad nobody was hurt and you got the trailer up.

[@stephenadams5293]

16 years driving, and I’ve run in to lots of dropped trailers that were to low or sunk in the mud or ones that have slid off the fifth wheel. Always good to have a few short lengths of 2x4 to use with the air suspension like you did. Great job.

[@craigwavra3495]

You guys just give give give. True professionals here. I applaud your ingenuity!! Keep it between the rows!!

[@DannyBradshaw]

We always use a pair of 3/4” steel plates for trailer jack legs. Spreads the loads a treat!

[@jeffreyhearn8404]

This is so humble! They’re sharing Real-Time farming with lessons on the fly! The only armchair feedback I have is picking up the front with forks and blocking the truck jacks. It was an awesome fix anyhow.

[@OldePhart]

I'm glad your dad is "hip" enough to not yell for you to "put that damn camera away" . He seems to play along so well. That's a good dad right there.

[@raypitts4880]

that would be a good idea video dangerous to watch let alone do.

[@the.porter.productions]

Greetings from the Ohio Porters. 🤩 Just from the title, I was shaking in my knees. I’ve been there…twice. Trailers of the 40-50s were notorious for being dropped. I had to run and get the wrecker for that one! Yes, we had a wrecker. 🥰 But I was sweating bullets!!! My 2nd trailer had a broken sleeve on the dolly leg. Had to use a jack to raise it, cut a hole in the leg for adding a pin. What memories to have. Using the dump valve on the truck was a big help. At least you had several blocks to help as well. Another day in the life of trucking. Hey, the wife made me laugh…”Another sunken trailer rescue?” Seemed like she held back a laugh on that one. Who knows. I was feeling for ya, even though it was meant to be a training video…or was it. Practice makes perfect. Either way, Good Job! Now you need to cover the bit about the gears on that trailer…we’re they damaged? Blessings!

[@yeetymagee961]

As my dad that is a farmer would say “Always something”

[@FarmerSteveO]

Well said and so true!

[@baronwalker2212]

nice work lads, glad nobody got hurt.

[@abstractdragon5453]

I am relieved to know that I am not the only one who has these kinds days

[@Mississippi-xj7rq]

Loved when your pops said he thinks y’all going to win the battle. Thanks for keeping the camera going under a crappy dangerous situation? Good stuff. As Hank Jr said! We skin a buck and run a trotline and retrieve sunken trailers a country boy can survive!!!!

[@justinsimmons2715]

Thats exactly how i woulda done it, especially the part with the swearing and sketchiness...

[@FoolOfATuque]

Swearing and sketchiness is the right way to go

[@richschmidt5694]

Even more fun when they bottom out on the front hopper.

[@lincolnsweazy2502]

I’m sick today and I know that watching Millennial farmer I will feel a lot better

[@macrayhall6097]

You guys are always so calm and find the positive in everything

[@markreetz1001]

Once again, the actor that plays Zach's Dad got the best line. "I knew that would go easy." LOL!

[@markdobson8513]

I am just glad everything worked out ok and no one got hurt.

[@stevenbrown5572]

Just a suggestion in areas where you tend to have trailers parked or have a dedicated area for them and have some concrete pads poured for the landing gear to sit on. Enjoy the channel!

[@lunasilvermoon2283]

Poured concrete is too expensive.. especially if it's done half-assed it's gonna crack over time cause of all the weight. it's cheaper for Zach to see if a solid concrete beam to dig into the ground. like a 2 x 1 ft girder (perhaps with steel in it) they use in construction. only need a ft or 2 for the pads to stand on.

[@jwenting]

or steel plates. Can move them around to where you need them too with the skidsteer or telehandler. And I mean like 6x6ft plates at least, half an inch or more thick.

[@darylhamann2310]

@@lunasilvermoon2283 I dont think the a broke if you cant aford aconcrete better get out of truckin

[@lunasilvermoon2283]

@@jwenting that's even cheaper. there's literal hundreds of thousands of those around and most Municipalities are more than happy to sell their old junk to people.. as long it's not bend (too much) it will do

[@lunasilvermoon2283]

@@darylhamann2310 Zach isn't into trucking . he's a farmer who uses trucks on relative small scale.

[@chrismarlatt6518]

I can't trash talk ya Zack. You got it done nobody got hurt and you learned a valuable lesson. I say good job sir 👍👍.

[@ronniesevert5805]

Around here where I'm from we use old disc blades to set the landing gear on so it doesn't sink

[@nohand322]

All in a day's work on the Farm 👍

[@LuGer212]

"... another Trailer ...?" - oooh, nicely done by Becky :D

[@Shadoweee]

Thanks for setting up this tutorial video actor who plays Zach!

[@kvg68]

“I knew it would go pretty easy” 😂😂😂

[@MrBusdriver63]

Zac you and you're Father did a excellent job "rescuing" that semi trailer under those very difficult conditions, I use to drive trucks all over Australia and I have seen that same thing that happened on a bitumen roads many times, even on concreted areas. The only suggestion I have is to put a wide and thick piece of timber under the "landing " legs to spread the weight over a larger area, unless you know that there is a very good base under the "landing "legs. A very good video Zac and good to see that no damage was done and no one was injured.

[@kentuckyteck9302]

“Professionals” definitely how I would describe the how to video. Btw everyone knows you sunk the dolly legs on purpose just so you could share your knowledge and wisdom. Awesome video buddy

[@thehoff4581]

You guys are so fun to watch!

[@gypsyjack49]

Now you've learned a good lesson in dropping a trailer. What do you think old plough disks are used for? In OZ just about every farmer uses them under the landing legs. We've al learned the hard way too.

[@randyhome1544]

We also used metal 55 gallon barrels under the tongue of the trailers to keep them from sinking. A forklift can raise the barrel if needed.

[@johnburbage109]

It's always good to do a refresher course. Keeps you updated with latest recovery techniques 🤣

[@petekleinschmidt4251]

Great job zac! If you own a big rig for any time you’ll understand the problems! Keep them coming! 👍🏻🔥🏁

[@larrylund2682]

It helps bunches if a farm family has a really good sense of humor.

[@rochrich1223]

The chanty "What do you with a Drunken Sailor" lends itself to this situation. What do you do with a Sunken Trailer early in the morning? I'd like to see you sing a couple bars and perhaps dance until your kids die of embarrassment.

[@mmcc5070]

That's in my head now, thanks a lot

[@SomedayTooPulling]

petersonfarmbrothers should do that chanty

[@samfunk2652]

Put it in the shed with the captain’s daughter?

[@rochrich1223]

Pretty good. I like "Put it in the shed with the John Deere planter". Maybe 'with a broken tractor...

[@codewizard77]

I like "You don't want to unhook a heavy trailer."

[@budlvr]

" ANOTHER Trailer " ! Mrs. MNMilennial has the best line of the video !

[@Cletus_35]

Good afternoon Zach! Hope you have a good day!

[@jberg8159]

I like your old man! The last video you guys made me laugh when you were joking about Jim putting air in the diesel lines so he could get the afternoon off - that was very funny. More of Pops!

[@thomasvogelgesang667]

I can't believe how that six x six-block just exploded. I am not going to harass, I am going to use a big heavy board under my jack stands. Glad no one was hurt.

[@alberthinds78]

You got to realize that block had 12-20,000 LBS. [divided max driver weigh by 2] ALL in a 2 inch area. I have seen concert blocks, even road divider explode like that under similar pressure on a very small area.

[@agentcrm]

If you have a look at the top of the jack, there was a huge amount of load on a very small area. So that's always going to be a risk when you put timber on that.

[@raypitts4880]

should call it DONT DO IT THIS WAY.

[@ericgunter45]

The extreme weight is one reason that the block exploded. But the main reason is that the load was being applied parallel to the grain of the wood. However the structure of the trailer dictated that the block be turned in that manner. When possible while using a wood block, make sure the load is applied across the grain and not with the grain.

[@chesterraybon3442]

The trailer didn't sink, the tires on the truck swelled up. Great video. 😎👌👍

[@billpotmesil]

Comment of the day! “I knew it would go pretty easy!” Welcome to farming!

[@andyellis307]

As a truck driver in the uk myself zach ive had trailers sink into tarmac and the mud .You and your dad did a cracking job

[@5150Lane]

"...enjoy the video then go ahead and ridicule us in the comments." Lol that made my day because it is so true!

[@raypitts4880]

you dereve comments jacking on what you do. way to dangerous for me evan to watch i could see 4 items that could go wrong how many did you see.

[@gabek7010]

Got a good chuckle out of this. Love the sarcasm. Keep up the hard work brother.

[@dougplew6480]

Great job. Been there, done that. mine was nose on the ground.

[@terrywoychowski8681]

Zach, your father is an inspiration for me to handle messed up situations better. See, I even used better language there!

[@michaelvangundy226]

Squeaking Jacks, a Midwest rock band. This joke is brought to you by WD40.

[@IowaForLife]

Actually more of a country group but great the same .

[@topper031]

What we did for our trailers parked in the dirt was poured a 2 foot by what ever width by a couple feet deep concrete pad to put out landing gear on.... worked like a charm, kinda like a footer for a house ... just a idea from one truck owner to another... love the videos and stay safe my friend

[@pops3627]

When everything fails go back 15 yards and punt. Great job.

[@renegenereux6475]

Well done. You made some good decisions.👍

[@Michael-8903]

4:20 Get a shovel and dig a ditch for the wheels Zach 😁

[@ThomasG77]

I love when your dad is in the videos

[@terrimoore5181]

It’s time to pour some concrete sections to park trailers on.

[@maxium4x4]

My thought exactly, get the backhoe out and start digging.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Which costs money. I’m sure that they would pour cement around the entire farm yard if it fit in their budget.

[@jon250sx]

Yeah I'd say a pallet of concrete is cheaper than a trailer or a trip to the emergency room after an accident trying to rescue another one. Just a 2' x 8' x 6"(maybe even 4x8x6") reinforced pad would spread the weight out a lot better.

[@hazgebu]

@@jon250sx especially at this place where they always unhook their trailers

[@King-Atlas]

you could take out some air from the truck tires, and this way you lower it down a bit. glad everyone is good and you didn't get hit or injured when the trailer slipped.

[@bringndaruckus6956]

I for one, am digging this trailer rescue series. It should have its own “Trailervision” channel.

[@hazgebu]

I "hope" they're making a trilogy out of this. Can't wait for the teaser trailer

[@raypitts4880]

i think you should go to a jacking firm and gain experiance should call your video's HOW NOT TO JACK SEMI;S.

[@bobrothwell5755]

Zach you and your Dad did the wise thing . Blocks on rear frame has worked several times for others I know . Be safe and thanks for your videos and knowledge sharing. Stay safe Bob from 🍁🇨🇦 when I shut down at night I look forward to yours and other videos 🙂

[@moegeek]

When I was younger on the farm, I took a lot of risks. I feel lucky to have survived considering some of the dumb things that I did. This is one of those situations that could have turned out poorly…

[@richardscott5729]

I love Mrs MillenialFarmer said "ANOTHER trailer sank?" Classic!!

[@oldretireddude]

Oh man, I went to get popcorn and you were done by the time I got back😁

[@martinmiller3313]

Mrs. M-Fer for the Win! I love her deadpan comeback....

[@theDougAngle]

I'm guessing this was Jim's fault....

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Nope, didn't involve a tractor! LoL 😂😆

[@isaaclang6031]

@@dans_Learning_Curve On the other hand, wasn't that trailer there because Jim's broke truck was hauled off?

[@clinthochrein888]

I jumped when I saw the block exploded 😳 made it look to easy.

[@eviper67]

Maybe start a new channel “Millennial Trailer Rescue”. Never a dull moment on the farm. Keeps up the great videos!

[@pzmqyhniq]

Glad it all worked out without injuries. Dad sure moves fast now that he’s got bionic joints! And the clarity of the camera is outstanding.

[@computernerdtechman]

Millennial Farmer coming up with new exciting ways to entertain his audience. The special effects were fantastic (it looked sooo real). But your stunt double didn't look like you Zach. You should work on that. 😁😁

[@MarkSmith-dh5dh]

Good job on rescuing the sunk grain wagon. #keepontruckin 😯👍🏼