How to load and unload a car from a flat bed tow truck

Demonstration on how to properly load and unload a car

[@doubleatowing1035]

Thank you for the awesome video brother , I have watched your videos and start my own towing and doing well since tow years, you have all the credit for my success

[@youngone566]

Do you need a class a or b to operate a roll back

[@t.real_adams6898]

Let’s get a Testimonial Sample video

[@Cryptobuilt]

Good video, I’m 26 years old. Just bought my first flat bed tow truck. Trying to learn all the steps before the tow truck gets delivered. God bless

[@vuonanhhaicantho4993]

This is the first video I watch. I am thinking about having a tow truck. I just retired 25 years of working on automobile and running a shop. I want to have free times when I don't need to work, so I can enjoy with my family. Thanks

[@deeirv9631]

I’m getting a tow truck next month with little to no experience, just some assistance and training with a family member, I appreciate this video and the comments section.

[@Matt-gt3lr]

Me to nice bought one today

[@donaldchastain6847]

Please be safe take your time and watch your back

[@donaldchastain6847]

@@Matt-gt3lr Mister mat please be safe

[@deeirv9631]

Donald Chastain I’ll take every safety precaution at my best thanks

[@deeirv9631]

Matt that’s awesome, stay safe and I hope for the best in your new truck

[@haunntt]

Just picked up a tow job and I’m in training. Appreciate your videos, been watching them to pick up some new tips and keep my mind refreshed on my days off. You’re a huge help man!

[@donaldchastain6847]

I am glad you got the job do me a favor and always keep your head on a swivel watching out for your self

[@ETNMusiq]

I just got a tow job too and in training! SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@donaldchastain6847]

Be safe my friend

[@towlife440]

Same here just started last week a d between learning freedom the 3 guys that been showing me different ways. Be safe and full the next video

[@Natemerica98]

I just got me a rollback job and had no experience but this help out a lot thanks for the video you helped a lot of us newbies out I start Monday 7-5-2021

[@shanebryan8151]

Absolutely amazing!!! I ve been driving a fuel tanker for 30 years, tomorrow I start training to be a two truck driver. I like and appreciate your style! Neat and clean! Thank you very much!

[@donaldchastain6847]

My friend thank you for watching my video if you want one good piece of advice for me is take your time and keep your head on a swivel

[@mimief7969]

Mad respect. Wish every call was this straightforward. Stay safe out there 💖☺️

[@jhavonwebber7223]

Very educational and pure. I just love how it’s not rehearsed just sharing the knowledge. I appreciate that. Much love

[@boussolefire]

Been towing for 25 years. You got this

[@adana.arriazas.1111]

Thank you for showing all of us how to professionally load/unload a car and making sure no damage occurs to your load when transporting it. Thanks. Arriaza family in San Francisco California!

[@arthurgarcia4389]

Thank you brother. I start monday on my own. Ive had good training these past 2 weeks my trainer showed me alot. Im just trying to learn as much as I can by watching good videos like yours. Thank you and God bless you sir! May he keep you safe everyday especially when on the road.

[@doneadiizua76]

This is very educational for me as a rookie, for you not using curse words at all in all the video yet you conveyed the intended message; you are a true professional. thanks

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you my friend I appreciate you watching my videos

[@TheHalfieFTW]

Great video. I start my new towing job this week and I dont want to look completely clueless lol.

[@donaldchastain6847]

thank you my friend good luck on your new job

[@heatherdelk7316]

Good luck on your new profession sure this road is the road you want to travel twenty year veteran speaking it's a lifestyle you have to love.

[@matrinn9636]

Same lmao

[@jacobhubbell6608]

That’s why I am here, nice video brother

[@aaronproctor4745]

Thanks, I’m thinking about buying a truck and starting a tow business. This video is very helpful

[@devinmyers8430]

I have an interview tomorrow to drive for a recovery company. I've never drove a rollback before. Closest experience I have is a box truck. This was very informational and gave me alot of insight. Something I would recommend to add in the future is 1. Where to stop backing up when loading a vehicle 2. When to start tilting your bed, whether it be loading or unloading. Thanks for the rest though it's given me slot of confidence.

[@donaldchastain6847]

thank you my friend

[@larrygonzales7410]

I come from the same background

[@SteeringWheelHolder1]

As someone going from wreckers into learning on deck trucks, really appreciate the video!!

[@midwestrc8839]

starting my new job as an operator this was helpful !!!

[@happysawfish]

When I wake up at 5am and want to watch some towing How-To, I tune in Big Don.

[@donaldchastain6847]

I appreciate that thank you my friend

[@beebeebearbear]

Thanks Donald. I reviewed your video and found it very informative and helpful. I am looking to work for a garage service that has a flat bed tow truck and this video helped me very much. I will get more training from the company but its nice to go there knowing this stuff ahead of time and to be organized like you.

[@ironhog6818]

Taking my commercial experience to the next level, I just took a job with a local agency ( no names ). Your step by step was awesomely done. Thanks for your time and the step by step.

[@jairpantoja1957]

Just bought my first truck thanks very good video

[@marshad.9149]

Best instructional video on this subject that I’ve seen. Thank you.

[@firesafetyclass2903]

Thanks for this video!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MidwestBenji]

Thank you fellow Missourian, thanks to you I won’t look too clueless on my first day. Edit: I’m not completely green to towing but I’ve never run a rollback, so getting to see a step by step with lil tips is very helpful

[@jujiifruit9520]

Great vid. Great instructor. Im a female tow driver in California and decided to watch a bunch of vids on a whim because everybody does it slightly different and I like to see all sides of the industry. Thanks for sharing

[@donaldchastain6847]

thank you my friend for watching be safe

[@Juliussmoothie]

I appretiate the video, I’m new to trucking and most jobs you get seem to be learn as you go and most guys don’t want to teach you lol. Thanks!

[@donaldchastain6847]

I've I've never fully understood why companies would put drivers in the truck and not knowing really what they're doing that leaves too much room for somebody to get hurt

[@Juliussmoothie]

I completely agree, sadly it’s like that in my area. My second day doing towing and I was on my own lol

[@monsterblood5752]

Thanks for taking time in the hot heat to show people how to do that just started a new job driven flat bed so just wanted to make sure I had little info thanks again

[@donaldchastain6847]

You are more than welcome please do me a favor Keep Your Head on a swivel to keep watch on these idiot drivers out here

[@stevemarroquin9766]

Just got into towing recently, awesome video. Biggest learning curve so far has gotta be the ratchet straps

[@ryancrowley7707]

Thank you I'ma bout to get let loose with the flat bed your teaching helps alot

[@leo6913]

You are a true master of your craft! I’m looking to start my own towing business at age 27! Wish me luck!

[@franker1111]

Great 👍 job brother. Fellow flatbed drivers drop the man a like help him out

[@martinmcdoniel4551]

Safety chains are always good 5 places of attachment at a minimum in my state and I do the exact same as you in fact I've gotten ideas and tips watching your videos. Been doing it for 25 yrs

[@donaldchastain6847]

I appreciate you watching my videos when I'm glad I could give you some tips I've been doing this since I was 15 years old I am now 48 years old be safe brother

[@cuttynyc]

Very informative for a guy that's trying to get into the industry. I appreciate your information!

[@donaldchastain6847]

You are more than welcome please be safe

[@bassinbob1965]

I haven't done this for a few years so I appreciate you taking time out of your day to make and post this video. It was a great refresher course. Peace.

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video glad I could help you a little bit

[@Deesaigh]

I watched it in full, you’re an awesome instructor ever. 😊 Thank you for taking the time to show us how is it made😂😂👍👍👍

[@prenticevaughn1996]

I'm am interested in towing business. I been thinking about becoming a tow truck driver I'm am completely on my own so videos like this help me to understand what I'm getting my self into i plan to buy my own truck And then start my own business . Thank you again

[@donaldchastain6847]

I really enjoy driving a tow truck you can make pretty decent money at it just a lot of hours and a lot of hours away from your home but the biggest thing out there is be safe watch your back Keep Your Head on a swivel and know when to walk away

[@prenticevaughn1996]

@@donaldchastain6847 Thank you sir

[@t.real_adams6898]

Thanks man you made that look easy

[@adamwrightTheCarGuy]

Thank you for the awesome video. I just bought a rollback yesterday to ring in the new year. 2021 will either be a blessing or a train wreck. 😂

[@mklockley]

How is it coming along for you?

[@adamwrightTheCarGuy]

@@mklockley I just got all of my paperwork finished and DOT inspection passed last Friday. My truck hasn’t stopped moving since Saturday last week.

[@mklockley]

@@adamwrightTheCarGuy God bless you brother god willing I will be in the game soon too. Stay safe

[@mklockley]

@@adamwrightTheCarGuy what type of roll back are you running?

[@adamwrightTheCarGuy]

@@mklockley I’ve got an old school Ford with a 7.3 idi and a 17.5 foot jerrdan bed with 12,500 lbs winch and a wheel lift. I have to pass on the four door trucks but I stay busy with cars, small trucks and small SUVs. One of the oldest tow companies in town throws me stuff he can’t get too because he likes me I guess. only thing he wanted in return is to take care of his customers like they were my own. I’m thankful and grateful for the work.

[@mperez46222]

Thanks u explained so clearly. Im going to my interview tomorrow to get me a job towing.

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you my friend for watching my videos good luck on your job interview

[@Moradach]

Donald, thank you so much for your video. Very informative and went step by step. I appreciate that alot.

[@raymondwright5672]

This is awesome nephew his friend and and I went in on a 78 c68 flat bed tow truck yesterday trying to start a salvage yard/ towing/ lawn service just so we can help some of the youth stay out of trouble

[@donaldchastain6847]

That sounds like a good plan I think if more people would step up the world would be a better place

[@W1R3L355]

A true professional at work. The guy who collected my 3 month old car when it had a puncture wasn’t. Reversed it straight off at normal speed, with a flat tyre. It collected one of his straps underneath and as it drove off the bottom and the buckle ripped through the bumper dislodging it. Now stating he didn’t cause the damage! On another note the cops sound pretty ruthless round your area.

[@donaldchastain6847]

Some people do not need to be driving a tow truck as far as the cops go they are looking to make money like everybody else is

[@dopeysims7630]

My 4point tie down has a 8 point lock down to the bed. So I never have to put them away. Saves time. Also I never put it in park because some of these newer cars have a weak parking pin. Nice video though

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you my friend I appreciate you watching my videos

[@paulhogan2389]

That's a good teacher forgetting the PTO like that the perfect lesson thanks buddy.

[@305liveandlearn]

This is the best video I've found on this ❤

[@gruesomely2760]

I start training tomorrow I’m excited! I won’t be dealing with road recoveries or repos simply auction vehicles.

[@subliminll]

Thats an honest hard working man there! Much respect to you!

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you I appreciate that my friend

[@rosariopistone5843]

Thank you for this video I am just starting to do time and the guy who has been training me has called me everything you have in the video all truck is slightly different but practically the same I did not know that you could put the PTO brake on to let the chain move down when you had the bed come with a chain stay down fighter surprise my boss with that one thank you for this video you are a great teacher

[@9thFuryStudios]

Thank you for the straight forward video. Very informative.

[@batsactionsports4429]

This is a great video. For added safety and security I keep my tools in the side compartments and on the passenger side because I do alot of freeway work. Makes me feel like a human bowling pin. Then when I go to lunch they are already locked in their compartments

[@donaldchastain6847]

I tell everybody that I've ever trained when you start working your own truck to set it up how you want it cuz everybody sets the others up differently to make it more efficient for them

[@danielcanizalez8127]

I work in a junk yard we work different Thank you for the lesson 👍👍👍😊 awesome video

[@nohbody6475]

Thanks for the high quality content im gonna tryn start a tow truck service

[@Kumi_Stephen]

"I'm not out here to support this government...I pay my taxes & that is all they need from me!" - Donald Chastain What a legend! 🎯👏🏽😎

[@donaldchastain6847]

I feel the same way you do to hell with them

[@emerymarcus3710]

Sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost the password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

[@marleygus9738]

@Emery Marcus instablaster =)

[@normanwells2755]

That answers my question. I heard many people say you can't tow a car with automatic that won't start. But obviously you can for the 20 feet or so it takes to get it up on a deck.

[@hectorcatu8830]

You just earned one new subscriber here . I'm saving up for my tow truck this year and gonna be going back this video in the mean time 👌 Thanks for the informative video !

[@lucasmarcilio2725]

Hey boss man your videos are very helpful I’m looking to buy a tow truck and I’ve been watching a lot of videos .they are very helpful thank you so much!!

[@donaldchastain6847]

I am glad I can help you be safe

[@sergeizharinov9700]

Большое спасибо. Thank you .Good job. Russian guy . Good luck!!!

[@ryanponitz3827]

Great Video! I’ll be starting a new job with a tow company soon and this will help a lot!

[@donaldchastain6847]

I appreciate you watching my videos if you go through all of them there's a lot of different tricks and techniques that a help you

[@icemanredback979]

Thanks for take the time to do the basics that helps a lot to people the are new in the business ,Cheer's

[@donaldchastain6847]

You are more than welcome I'm glad I could help you

[@mikeburton1703]

good job and i learned a couple things that i will now use when i am working my truck......

[@doubleatowing1035]

Thanks for the useful information I am using in my towing business

[@christophershawnmaddox6892]

Thank you 🙏 for making the video it was a great teaching tool I am getting started

[@donaldchastain6847]

My friend you are more than welcome be careful

[@jordanjay1479]

Don't losen the the winch. Straps can break and theres always a possible someome could rear end you at high speed.

[@donaldchastain6847]

It could happen

[@t-rex4931]

Thank you for teaching me that simple hook on and strap down that is helping me a lot because I am doing my own towing called TRT T-Rex towing

[@donaldchastain6847]

I'm glad I could help you please be safe

[@j.angelgarcia3132]

I always tie down the vehicle before loading the bed horizontally because if I have a car that the parking brake is weak and the transmission won't go in park it won't roll on me when I load it up. And I leave a bit of tension on the wench to snug down on the wheel straps. It keeps the car more secure especially when driving on a long haul and bumpy roads.

[@ralphbal5310]

Awesome and very informative. Thank you bruh. Cant wait to start towing. God bless

[@jackielee5815]

I like it.you are very good man take care the car going up flatbed tow truck .you are very carefull put car on to flatbed tie it up and untie car.you should own tow truck company for your self.i am pround of you do good job.

[@ceronegraves1931]

Appreciate your video big fella. I just started tow trucking and this was very key. ❤️💪❤️💪

[@donaldchastain6847]

Glad I could help BE SAFE

[@gerarddeanlafuente5353]

Thank you so much for demonstrating this. I work in a call center for towing and i dont even know how towing works hahahahha thank you so much brother

[@ladonnahilton8996]

Thank God I found your video, Im just starting out so of course I want to work smart not harder! And I'm really short so fighting with straps n chains is not fun 🤣😂😅

[@donaldchastain6847]

Just take your time and keep your head on a swivel

[@swfdrone7854]

Dude killer video! Thanks buddy I learned a lot.

[@bryancooper2684]

Awesome video I love learning from old dogs like you! I climb cell towers now, The older guys knowledge is priceless. Made me real good at what I do. thinking about doing some towing. knocking down the climbing hours, Getting rough on the body. You look like a tough horse! Stay safe out there brother.🤙🤙 You have a gift that most people dont...common sense! Say hi if you're ever near Chicago.

[@donaldchastain6847]

My friend I appreciate you thank you be safe

[@marshad.9149]

Thanks! I start tomorrow. Wish me luck.

[@demariodixon716]

Thank you my friend I just got hired at AAA

[@jdredmon7597]

Great video! Simple and to the point.

[@tonymai1844]

I learned something new. thank you sir.

[@dominictv5275]

Man you are awesome thank you very much this video was very helpful and informative

[@pmaddox]

I always wondered how to do this, but I'm sure there are days that throw you off, or maybe not...yea I dig this video, I'll look for more like this because I would like to do this...thanks for the vid

[@donaldchastain6847]

Trust me there are some days I just can't get anything done right

[@mathewdennison5354]

Good video, the instructional side of it is very good indeed, very clear and very concise. Some feedback and pointers: Try and keep the camera a little more steady, it was all over the place. If you make an error in filming, try and start again from the point of error, it will then look a lot slicker. Otherwise, it was a great video and very useful! Thank you.

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you my friend I appreciate that but you know that old saying Good Help is hard to find

[@KushBoyzEnT562]

Aye fam greetings frm Long Beach CA watched this same vid b4 i started driving a flatbed now ive been doing it 1 month and ur vid helped me greatly gotten alot of tips wit ur info speically wen it cone 2 handling the members car thanx much and safety on the road brotha #TowLife #FlatbedGods

[@donaldchastain6847]

I'm glad I can help you if you take any advice from you at all is be safe and try to have some fun doing your job

[@lukes2219]

This is really good. I’d just like to add that the laws generally require 4 tie downs minimum. Not including the winch.

[@donaldchastain6847]

YES THEY DO

[@Andy-v7c]

Thanks for this video! Much appreciated 👍

[@josuegalvez1]

Thank you for your lessons man it really help me alot

[@donaldchastain6847]

You are more than welcome please be safe

[@leogonzalez5846]

Thank you sir 🙏 great video

[@bearinwoods2112]

Thank you sir I'm going in for my interview in a few weeks

[@donaldchastain6847]

You are more than welcome if you get the job please be careful

[@bearinwoods2112]

@@donaldchastain6847 of course I need a good paying and reliable job

[@towtruckaj]

Wreckmaster classes, Consider them, Knowledge is everything.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Sorry for picking a nit on you, but the pull / push rod at the front of the bed is not connected to your PTO. It's a release that uncouples the drum from the winch's worm drive. The PTO is hydraulic pressure actuated at the transmission. It is controlled by the dash switch and the neutral safety switch.

[@blackmap3963]

J W i thought thats what he said? Its a brake release for the drum? I heard him Say the PTO was the switch in the cab?

[@realtalk3962]

if customer is standing there and you hit their car against your truck no you have not just bought a car,you sir, have just purchased a tennessee ass whooping here

[@murraymachado401]

@@realtalk3962 I thought that you weren't suppose to free wheel the winch too?

[@josephbrown2564]

I’m a tow truck driver and I can point out at least 10 things he did wrong.

[@josuegalvez1]

@@josephbrown2564 make your own video then !

[@PetitCorpsSalade]

Thanks for the video, I have to rent a tow truck to go pick up a car I bought, it's quite useful.

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thanks for watching my video good luck on with your truck tomorrow

[@omarread707]

Thanks I learn a lot from you

[@aboy224]

Great video!!! Please do updates and other damaged vehicles. Flat tires or low cars

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you for watching

[@Ip2FrEaLy]

nice! ty just going tomorrow for a job interview and didnt know squat, at least i got some knowledge before gettin instructed

[@donaldchastain6847]

You are more than welcome bud be safe and have fun

[@KushBoyzEnT562]

I used his vid and even tho i had absolutely no tow experience i cut down 2 weeks of training 2 about 4 days been solo err since #TowLife

[@donaldchastain6847]

I'm glad you got the job thank you brother for watching my videos

[@bensocrazy7264]

I start Thursday. Thanks for the heads start on the training

[@donaldchastain6847]

My friend I appreciate you watching my videos please be careful take your time and watch your back

[@bensocrazy7264]

Donald Chastain thanks. Will do

[@springpowerwashing]

This is good and everything, but how do you do it when the owner is trying to fight you?

[@MrAustruck]

a well wound cable is the first sign of a good responsable operator , i will try strapping a car like that next time , i have a HD tilt tray i move earthmoving gear so i dont have the standard car gear but everyone has 4 straps to choke a tyre ,good tip im not going to nit pick your procedure we all have our ways as long as it is safe and secure ,no damage

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you for the nice comment be safe out there

[@haiderk3246]

Thanks to you sir 🙏

[@donaldchastain6847]

You are more than welcome thank you for watching my video

[@steveroxxjax]

Nice job. I've been towing for 20 years and I do just like you did, except my company wants us to use tie down chains on the rear. See ya in the ditch!

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thank you I'm glad you liked it thank you for your support

[@markrodriguez2137]

This video is gonna help me get that job.Thank you sir.👍

[@donaldchastain6847]

you are more then welcome just take your time and be safe

[@markrodriguez2137]

@@donaldchastain6847 Thank you sir.

[@KW-CCCO]

Thanks, I am getting ready to buy out a local tow company. He is providing some training as part of the purchase agreement but a little more won't hurt. Maybe even look like I know something from the start.

[@donaldchastain6847]

good luck to you my friend

[@KW-CCCO]

@@donaldchastain6847 Thanks. I'm going to be a owner by the 15th of Jan. Closing my shop after 20 years at the end of this month. Sick of turning wrenches and need a change.

[@KW-CCCO]

@@donaldchastain6847 Finally am up and running since yesterday afternoon. Took my insurance a week to get the info to the PUC proving I have sufficient coverage, garage keepers etc.. ! Thanks

[@tharealsugardaddy]

How is it going now?

[@ericraymond4190]

Thanks for the Vid and appreciate ya time. Just about to get into towing myself in Colorado. Stay safe brother.

[@donaldchastain6847]

Thanks You Too

[@blackmap3963]

Ricky Parlay im a newbee in denver how bout you? Who pays the best out here?

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Do you happen to have a link to the chain / strap combos you use? Just bought a 99 C3500 rollback for my own use. Thanks!

[@mr_angry_7507]

Thanks so much sir , this work a lot for me !

[@camionerosenestadosunidos1520]

You work prety smart thanks for the video