Driver Error or Truck Failure? A Bad Day Gets Worse for This Driver

[@bgmckddy]

Every time "The Boss" shows up, the video gets better. Despite a few communication issues, in the end you did what needed to be done to help this driver out. Breaking down on a holiday weekend SUCKS!! This driver can relax knowing that his load and equipment are safe for the weekend. Job well done!!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Very true points ! And we love when he comes out too lol always a good time !

[@walterfischetti5711]

When the driver told you he got the ok to leave the trailer in the loading dock i said to my self "think they better go ask the people in the building themselves" ! But it worked out - love watching you & seeing how well you guys figure things out.

[@richmcbride5794]

Seat belt is something you should already know and cell phone too

[@Terry49]

yes yes

[@joshua43214]

It is not a language barrier, it is a cultural barrier. Folks from India and Pakistan are some of the most keen negotiators in the world, and the "language" barrier was his way of negotiating. He knew he couldn't leave the trailer in the dock, but hoped that once it was there, the owner would have no choice but to let it stay (much cheaper than towing and storing it).

[@williamkirkland7002]

The coolest thing watching this video is hearing the respect that you have for your Dad and the happiness you have in Your voice that he is there to help you. I also love that older Peterbuilt truck your Dad is driving. The colors are old school but still looking like new. You are blessed to still have your Dad working with you at "Pepe's Towing". GOD bless your families for the upcoming holidays 2023.

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

I admire the way you were able to deal with the "miscomunication" without losing your cool. I have just finished a marathon of "PEPE"S Tow" and each of the videos your politeness to the public, customers is great. One obious reason that the company has grown. To all the people who made rude comments, I hope you enjoy your easy chair or coffee with a tablet. It reminds me of the time my oldest brother told a man who was grumbling about how his generation did a job better "Yeah, that was when the winter was colder and the snow deeper" Thnaks again for the new video!

[@falcon8553]

I admire these young folks with old school courtesy.

[@SilasMitchell-j7x]

I agree with @kelleyunoffical3269 commits, but I have noticed that you don't like people hooking their horns at you. You have told them to shut up and to stop. I thought that it was just one of the 10K fans who was just saying hi.

[@mixerman1]

Even with all the barriers this job was handled with the utmost respect and professional courtesy...well done to all the Pepe's crew...Alex is worth his weight as an operator and videographer... 3 thumbs up

[@briananderson8733]

Everytime I watch Pepe's towing do a job I am struck with how professional and exact you are. ALL of the team.

[@RickTapkey2]

Moral of the story- don’t rely on a middleman to give you answers!!

[@Doc_Dolan]

Major kudos to Alex!!!! No mean feat to back up the T/T combo with the tractor front wheels in the air, backing downhill into a dark hole, and managing to steer it into the dock - while only controlling it with ONE cable, gravity, and a rotator! GREAT JOB! MEAN SKILLS!!!

[@mfc4591]

Your Dad does not have mismatched socks, he has another pair just like that ! I fear the orange truck has some big gearbox bill to pay ! Well done team.

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Nice looking Pete

[@briananderson8733]

That makes them a specialty pair of socks.

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Nice job guys again

[@12pawsinn]

​@@nelsonmattoon150 kenworth... close tho

[@NGHmusic]

poor allison...:(

[@psydwaindah]

You're the kind of guy I would enjoy working with. Calm and professional. Great stuff!

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

These are usual issues drivers face daily. Nobody chooses where they are going to break down next. Great recovery guys.

[@Shredderof_POWDA]

This guy is a steering wheel holder not a legit truck driver. He clearly doesn't know how to check and maintain his fluids(which caused this issue). Any one with common sense does a daily pre and post trip inspection...especially a truck driver.

[@LongIslandHobbyist]

The mechanic there said he had almost no transmission fluid.......that's a failure of a driver to pre trip his rig. He caused this problem.

[@AliMaskiin]

​@LongIslandHobbyist how tf do pretrip transmission fluid on a semi??

[@schlomoshekelbergowitz]

​@@AliMaskiin Check the dipstick 😒

[@1984Alive]

​@@AliMaskiinCheck transmission temperature with your hand😂

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I understood he (the driver) said ok to leave the trailer there and another guy is coming to pick it up.

[@jeffo881]

drivers don't check your fluids, just turn up the radio till you can't hear the noise anymore.

[@JaniceMcGill-r6v]

Anything I’ll see about all the trucks they are so shiny and clean and organized flatbed doesn’t matter which one they’re all beautiful. Thanks so much Josh and Alex and shredder.

[@chadanderson2804]

The belly that the driver created for himself is impressive. Geez. Legit job well done.

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Just when you think you've seen everything, something weird comes up but you guys handled it like pros!

[@Jose-o5f6h]

There's no doubt we are in a presence of a well trained and smart truck driver.

[@Handorgeous]

Gentlemen another great job. Dads looking great and Alex out did himself and you Josh great head on your shoulders. Job well done. 🚚

[@charleskazee1869]

Never trust people that say we can drop it here. Always check yourself. If they say what you don't trust me just say no I don't I always check for myself. It's an ugly way to be but you're covering your own back that way. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Much love. Stay healthy and safe

[@davidpontnak3819]

Real truck drivers Don’t wear flip-flops…Shame on the Mess!

[@edstevens1435]

That aint how ya do it there twuck dwiver!!!

[@joedavidzuniga1993]

😂😂🎉🎉

[@37903eral]

That's a steering wheel holder, not a truck driver. Sure glad I am retired.

[@ThomasKent1346]

You watch Bonehead Truckers too, don't you!

[@edstevens1435]

10-4@@ThomasKent1346

[@ruffypoo]

Of course it's one of those. The number one reason why our insurance is at a all time high. How odd is it that DOT never pulls those guys over.....

[@colinl9018]

The angle of that driveway into the cold stores didn't leave much clearance on the bodywork of trucks. Love the way you and Alex work in tandem together, very professional outfit.

[@Mkebgjonsn]

He's a real professional driver, you can see it on his feet. LOLOL

[@stevehaines6343]

When I first saw this I thought the driver had bellied out the trailer but how it turned out was more of a challenge. When your dad arrived and dropped first time into the fifth wheel shows he still has it apart from the socks. A great team effort.

[@JohnSmith-ms2cl]

Those poor trucks man… companies are gonna suffer a lot of “additional overheads “ soon and inevitably pass it onto us… Gonna cost 10 bucks for a potato one day..

[@litz13]

Every now and then, people need a reminder that these rotators are actually TOW trucks and not mobile cranes .... ;-)

[@businessanalystsworldwide9639]

I like this see this. Y’all really helped that trucker out and allowed him to dock his trailer. Keep up the good work fellas. Us truckers appreciate that 100%.

[@andiiramii2775]

So many of those fools up here in Sacramento. They’re so hard to communicate with

[@cashtimevideo1501]

That was sooo enjoyable to watch! 😊. Always fun when Dad's involved!🤩. Just goes to show, you never get two jobs the same! 👍

[@cindy6787]

Where are his ‘work’ shoes? 😂😂😂

[@cherylwhitten5879]

I think I would have had a whole bunch of curse words after the mis understanding. LOL

[@mrjonnyjones]

This job definitely had some twists and turns but you, Alex and your Dad got the job done! 💪🏻🍟

[@jaimeross7507]

I have Never seen a vid no longer than 4 min. long and stayed......I watched this from beginning to end..... BRAVO!!!!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Man that’s so cool to hear I love these comments the most. Thank you! If you like this, you should subscribe and check out my playlists. I have TONS of this kind of content

[@jaimeross7507]

@@PepesTowingService I Sub'd today kid....la Raza could Not have any more of a Perfect Role model than Yourself......I myself am a ol dog..ol school...tu sabes...I wish more youth had your Spirit. You had Great Parenting....Keep carrying Your Cross my Brother...You are in Our Prayers.

[@LinwoodPowell]

His Hands on the hip with flip-flops.....foreign driver's classic look😂

[@Jonathan-ri5ek]

Shredder with the one shot Nellie. Nice job mix match socks 😂

[@crangel381]

By the end of the day this had to cost him about $10k. Bet he wished he knew better English thank you come again 💸💸💸💸💸

[@sweetpadre]

Boots and gloves are a must fo real truckers. Safety vest, hard hat and goggles if you haul open deck.

[@ltsgarage7898]

You see the Cone? If they don’t see the truck. What difference does it make seeing the cone??

[@PepesTowingService]

It’s worse on the freeway. Fire trucks, 2 lanes closed, rotators with lights and cop cars and people still honk for us to move lol

[@Milaap2211]

He is a punjabi guy and he don't know how to deal in this situation so pepe you are so good for helping hand to this person god bless you love from india 😎

[@GerryHobby-ne8pj]

ALL I WANT TO SAY YOU GUYS DO GREAT WORK I ENJOY WATCHING YOU IN A RECOVERY AND HOW YOU ALL WORK TOGATHER AS A FAMILY. I LIVE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS.

[@danspak1671]

PEPE'S ALWAYS COMES UP WITH A SOLUTION!! CLASS ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@edwinschlee8374]

That turned out to be quite the job with all the misunderstanding. of the driver! Great job Alex and Josh getting it moved around and towed,

[@CanandianPeriod]

no wonder look at the flip flops on his feet and we have the same type of drivers here in Ontario Canada and we wonder how they get a licence !! They give real truck drivers a bad name !!

[@deenunya7735]

Not Flip Flops..Pakistan Safety Shoes 😅

[@classicxl]

These guys have ruined the trucking industry here in ontario which is why we have the melt program now to get your license because of all the wrecks they have caused. These flip floppers love running junk equipment working for peanuts dropping rates down to nothing even where a mega carrier can’t compete. Now we have huge problems with new Canadian trucking companies hiring company drivers as incorporated and not paying them things like vacation pay , wsib, health benefits, proper taxes and so on . when the employees are really company drivers but just scamming the government by not paying proper taxes and another reason why these companies can run so cheap .

[@trlz]

The screwed the taxi industry in London too

[@SPharaoh]

@@deenunya7735 This flip flop wearing guy is from india. His truck is got California plate. California imports 80,000 indian truck drivers on 3 year work visa from India every year.

[@SPharaoh]

@@classicxl Canadian truckers are taking our American jobs, loads, money, and helping our fuel to go up. We can’t have too many Canadian trucks in the USA ruining our markets.

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Wow, what a language barrier. I too thought the driver told you he could keep the trailer at the customer. I didn't think so. Tow to your yard & charge him for storage, you got to get him off the middle of the street. He may have no money, but that's trucking. He's got to prepare for these issues. Trailer storage is minimum $500.00 per day, any where. This drivers going to need to book a room at an "Extended Stay Hotel".

[@livethecrazylife5779]

I hate peoples wearing flip flops when driving

[@whdbnrm3023]

it's illegal

[@unclespongehead]

That was a fun job, on technical and language scale. I like how you used gravity to your advantage, lowering the tractor trailer into the bay.

[@mrinternational5185]

Driver at fault! He did not do his pre-trips, never check his fluids! I bet he bought his license and never got proper training... Illegal driver on the road.

[@Pallyx91]

Omg really ?

[@leejohnson6173]

You don't know shit about what he did or didn't do stfu.

[@lynnmeese55]

Cool.ride from the inside! Great job as always! Your Dad is awesome ❤.

[@earndoggy]

Hope the poor driver found a place to stay. Nothing worse than being stranded by yourself in a strange place with nowhere to go.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

It’s honestly terrifying

[@Sonic357]

Steering wheel holding seat warming freight relocation specialists trainees in flip flops and auto transmission.🤦🏽

[@RDC_Autosports]

“oh my god you guys are gonna love this one” 😂😂

[@joseirizarry8256]

You guys are really qualified, love your expertise, stay safe & blessings 🤗

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Have a truck towed on the East Coast and you will find out what a LICENSED THIEF is !

[@Chevy_64SS]

I like the way pops just backed up and said . “ hooked it up “ 😂

[@jeremykagchelland2876]

43:13 Looks like someone forgot to take their water bottle off the outrigger🤣🤣

[@bgrand5168]

I think the driver was thinking more about how much it would cost for the job🧐

[@ariedekker7350]

Yes, your work is certainly varied. That keeps it fun, also to watch.

[@arlaschmaltz4520]

I have become an avid fan of this channel!!! I have watched most of your videos and I must say each that courtesy is exemplary!!! Kudos to you all!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

If you liked this one, you’re going to love the one I just posted today!

[@solenia4101]

This is what they mean when they say, "They're taking our jobs"

[@Gbluesman]

While you're in Mom's basement playing video games, these are long haulers with sleeper cabs.12 hours of driving, fatigue, road rage in the high cost of diesel fuel. So try sometime wise ass

[@Donaldthefelontrump]

It was never your job.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

How can you get a license in America if you don’t understand the language?

[@jays106]

pretty cool you guys have a rotator strictly for recoveries no under reach or towing capacity

[@kevinvoyer5053]

I can see the true respect and professionalism throughout this company. But I missed what happened to the orange truck? What happened?

[@dwaynereber2082]

Your family owned and operated company runs a top-shelf service 👍👍😁💯

[@time2chill121]

I feel bad for the guy. All these 4 wheelers are always in a rush behind truckers and we wanna get out of your way, but sometimes these shippers leave no instructions or warning of how tight a place will be when we actually get there.

[@RallyWrex]

4 wheelers are so insnaly dumb. Just do a u turn like what! You see the triangle and the truck not moving. And if I am backing and you honk at me I'm gonna take even longer cause now I can't concentrate! Backing a truck is equivalent to landing a plane I need quiet!

[@JM_Travels]

@@RallyWrex they are very impatient too. I cant tell you how many times I've tried to pass another semi going the speed limit or more and the second I get past they try to immediately swerve into the right lane to pass and cut me off, then a WHOLE LINE OF THEM starts doing it. I dont care about those little sh**ts though I just put my blinker on and start forcing my way over while they are in the right lane

[@dt99022]

@@JM_Travels The breeds in PA and NJ just start swerving into the shoulder because MUST PASS TRUCK completely oblivious of the fact that as soon as you're allowed over you're out of the way i try not to dehumanize people but honest to god the majority of the cars out there are genuine braindead NPCs

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@RallyWrex ✅

[@SmR-x3z]

Most definitely a " pre trip inspection " failure . What else is he skipping and flip flops. Cmon guy and is that your trash on the road. Stupid and disrespectful.

[@glennjukes5581]

Good job-but the lack of driver communcations was the problem--and no knowledge really of the truck.

[@carlu-dovica]

Welcome to trucking. Glad I'm retired! 🙂

[@FL.AirBoater]

Same here driver!!!

[@facial210]

Your dad showed you love then the customer showed you love doing the same task

[@musclemania30]

So sometimes Alex creates and other times the guy behind the camera this time, Josh l think? Forgive me if I’m wrong but I’m now addicted to this channel.

[@PepesTowingService]

Correct. I'm Josh, and started this channel yeaaars ago. Alex came on board last year and also films content for me to post

[@deenunya7735]

Something tells me might be a Issue with Payment ,good Vid

[@markverloop8787]

I said that he pays before you move the truck cash or comcheck

[@classicxl]

100% agree with you on getting payment, biggest bunch of scammers out there

[@wcfinvader]

If he doesn’t pay they can put a lien on the truck and eventually the truck becomes theirs if they never get paid.

[@justbeingdee52]

I’m sure they’ll have him pay before they tow out their yard to the dealership

[@deenunya7735]

@@wcfinvader providing its not on Finance

[@fighter4christ7]

Well the flip flops tell us something… Looks like he’s able to back though. Definitely wouldn’t be stuck if his transmission wasn’t screwed up. Not sure if it’s the microphone or if the truck is running rough, sounds very tin canny in this video and it’s fairly new.

[@rayleyva1830]

Another great job well done guys say hello to papi chulo JOE ❤ miss that guy you need to have him on more of your videos 🌹

[@georgeanderson1818]

Dad to the rescue GOD bless all the Dads.😊

[@garyberg]

That would have made for quiet the video if you would have picked up the whole rig and turned like you mentioned in the beginning. That driver was in way over his head and I'll bet you didn't do a pre-check before moving that truck.

[@rl4928]

Amazing job using rotator to back the trailer in! Those guys are such an embarrassment to the industry....flip flops, terrorists on side of scabbed out truck. Just liars and cheap cut throats

[@ryanB-hd9po]

Holy shit. I couldn't have said it better myself!!!

[@peto0101]

Racist opinionated commentators are the chief embarrassment here

[@outlawtrucker187]

What do you care? How is he bothering you? Do you own trucking? Dudes working not bothering anyone trying to feed his family. Stop being a racist f. He's probably been in this country 5 years and he has saved money about to buy a house and living a beautiful life. You were born here have bad credit broke rent a house that you make late payments on every month and blame the world.

[@Jehty_]

I find it interesting that you were willing to put the trailer in that dock. I would have assumed that you would deny that request. Seems like more work, more risk and just overall more hassle for you. The driver didn't seem like someone who would start an argument with you if you would have told him that that's just not possible 😅

[@philosophyforum4668]

Good thing the cars were there to honk to tell the truck driver he had to move. No one would have been able to figure that out otherwise.

[@Solitaryman70]

Watching these poor drivers on KZbin makes me so glad I’m retired!!! Then I wonder how I did it for 35 years? From Aug 1988 to Mar 2022, 1st OTR company JB HUNT out of Chicago, Last OTR company, GP TRANSCO Joliet Illinois.

[@jimariola1062]

since he didn't understand about the trailer maybe you should talk to his boss about money..

[@CanandianPeriod]

some towing companies in Canada want money up front before they start because of the problems collecting afterwards. We have a major problem with the trucking industry in Canada, anything goes, who needs to speak the language

[@michaeldowns5270]

I think this driver is incapable and should get a translator. You made it clear you were separating his rig and he signed another tractor would cover the trailer, Rookies, trucks with automatics let cab drivers onto the big slab, Keep the shiney on top.

[@m.a.p.4hp737]

I remember Pepe's Towing from the 80's when I had a part-time job at an auto shop. My boss would say: "Hablale a Pepe." Your rigs have sure come a long way!

[@brizzx32]

I would have lost it when Building owner said ,"No I never said you can leave the trailer." Great customer service, by the way how much you think he got charged for this job? I think over $7k easy

[@LARRYSTINKS]

change your fluids more often than one might think and theirs a good chance you'll get better gas milage as well as longevity more importantly. i change my full synthetic every 2500-3k. apply that to diesel which is known for many miles will spread it even further.

[@dinosaursivac3511]

Semi truck oil changes are $300-$600 depending on engine. We have 20k intervals some people do 15k, some even 30k miles.

[@pbear216]

Cant drive in India so we'll come to the US and try tractor trailer!

[@stuartatkins5425]

What kind of testing is required to obtain a CDL? Surely there's a driving test included?

[@PepesTowingService]

It's actually pretty easy to get a CDL

[@andyb9994]

You guys do great work!!!! im a crane operator and i would love to operate rotaters!!!! Awesome equipment you have!!!!! 💯👍👍

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks 👍

[@losjustossealegraran9073]

That truck driver using a flip flop? What a mess.

[@solenia4101]

With that accent I believe he has, "been here since the morning"

[@markverloop8787]

God save the trucking industry All these “drivers” who foul up On everything they drive the same way here as in their country

[@D_in_DC]

That's one reason why the standards for getting a CDL changed. There where mom and pop "schools" that were just funneling people through without any real training.

[@classicxl]

@@D_in_DC these clowns are 100% the reason we now have a new program here in Ontario called melt where you have to do so many hrs and meet certain requirements to get your license. it was so bad my local drive test location was taking bribes and passing them on their driving test . I live in a small town and all these indians come from the big city to get their drivers licenses because of shorter wait times and no highways up here which you would have to use in the city

[@goodtime504]

That tow company was look for the big rip off lol😢

[@Draconamous]

Even living in northern wisconsin. That has to be one of the stupidest approaches for a loading dock ive ever seen.

[@wiebittewas6995]

Good work, only squeezed in the front hood. Probably the same price to repair as the actual work. Well done.

[@pepaw4431]

Oh my God Josh! This one was better than comedy central😆

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Another awesome job guys 💪

[@ramrod6279]

Well the job changed 2 times after getting to scenne. Great job guys.

[@carliushardin4229]

Trucks break down but how did he manage to make it as difficult as possible for the tow? I've run out of diesel and lost all power but still managed to help out my help

[@jonahkasiborski1472]

I know BIG FLIPPER does not have a towing unit. Are the only ones who can take a truck back after a crash the 15 wreckers and the other 5 rotator trucks for Heavy-Duty?

[@lornahardin4563]

This was different, and entertaining to boot.

[@ptrazz11]

Even driving a truck, they have to where flip flops.

[@aznboycols]

Should have named this episode "Lost In Translation".

[@PepesTowingService]

+aznboycols staring Josh as Bill Murray 😂