DUMP TRUCK CRASH & DASH! WHO OWNS IT?

[@RonPratt]

There have been a lot of comments stating I should have set out cones or asking why I didn't put out cones for safety during this job. Yes, I stress safety. We have a very dangerous job. Bottom line, I probably should have put out cones, but I didn't. No excuses.... I could go into all kinds of different reasonings and things that were going through my head during this job. It still would not change the fact that I didn't put out cones when a lot of viewers feel I should have. Thanks for having my safety in mind. God bless all.

[@SC2TiMeLorD]

It's ok, you are getting older and forgetfulness is a part of that. Stay safe!

[@TheSherlockk]

Didn't the policeman say he was going to set out cones? I think in Europe (or in Germany at least) they'd have the lane closed and traffic control set up before they even called you. Precisely because traffic safety is their first priority. That's what cops do over here. Just imagine someone crashing into your 'Tator at highway speed... we really don't want that, do we?

[@trinavazquez8485]

@@TheSherlockk the thing is that we’re in America not Europe

[@thesteelrodent1796]

In Denmark they'd definitely close off the lane. Normal procedure when there's an incident and they need people to clean it up. Think it's fairly normal throughout Europe,

[@dilwyn1]

Greetings Ron from the good old UK. As a person who works in traffic management, sometimes, putting out cones leaves you in more danger. as the "Man on the ground" at this incident you did what you felt best. Over here we would have probably sent out an IPV ( Impact protection vehicle) but if some idiot was to run into it the result would be the same, a major crash.keep up the good work.

[@1randomkiwi]

Crazy to see how much traffic slows down once the Police unit is parked in the live lane! Great work out there Ron. Stay safe

[@LetsgoBrandon2023]

Because most drivers only care about police lights

[@jameshruska273]

Food for thought, label each box on the truck with a number, inside and out, that way anybody helping you on a scene, they can immediately tell where something goes by just the number you tell them, "rim slings in Box3", "light bar in Box4" etc etc etc for example. Would speed things up for you versus having to explain each location each time. Keep up the great videos and be safe !!!!

[@jimreeves1954]

I label my service truck boxes and Ron has twice what i have

[@chris76-01]

Kind of like paint by numbers 😁

[@seanconlin8712]

I know the fire departments label the compartments on a fire truck from front to back Right side R1,R2, etc then the Left Side would be L1, L2, etc the compartments on the back are Back Left BL1, BL2 Back Right BR1, BR2. Just a thought

[@MattBrownbill]

Even coloured tape would be good, also easy to put stuff away, or get the 'new guy' to do it!

[@joethanks3745]

He needs to get everything organized first

[@cosmokramer9993]

What an incredibly dangerous job this was! Our prayers are with you, Ron. Be safe out there, brother.

[@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961]

If someone offered me a million dollars to do any job an Interstate I would decline. I always see cars hitting curbs, Just one yesterday broad daylight it was a girl texting.

[@clemensexenberger2455]

@@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 well she wouldn't have a great time hitting a standing 70000lbs wrecker at let's say 80mph still dangerous that's why he looks back every time to be safe

[@B422TMack]

Hearing that Engine in the Louisville style Ford brings back memories. Either A 3208 or 1160 Cat under the hood . I bet it has a "baby 13" aka 613 Road ranger transmission in it. Glad to see you have first responders & Mike out there to help with traffic.

[@stevenroberts5683]

Ron, I appreciate your decision making skills. My first thought was how to fix the white cable, you grabbed the blue, focusing on the most critical issue, clearing the road, not fixing something that should be done in the shop. Always enjoy your videos!

[@bigtank2133]

I've been watching your videos for 2-3 years now and I never actually knew how hard it was to be a tow truck driver, Recently at the mechanic shop I work at we had a guy come into our shop saying he needed his car towed and fixed because he "lightly" hit the guard rail by a bridge... we get there and the entire right front side of the car is gone from the bumper to the passenger door. It was a pain in the butt to drag up onto a trailer I can't imagine entire semis like you have before or like a dump truck here, respect to you for doing that. Have a great rest of your day

[@brian12171]

Ron. You had me worried for a few minutes. You and the rotator were the only thing blocking that left lane. I have a friend in towing that literally had to dive into a ditch yesterday to not get hit by someone texting. It only takes 1 idiot and things can change. Always love to see your videos. Look forward to them as a matter of fact. Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless you and your family, and crew..

[@jonathanbair523]

I was more happy seeing the PD getting to act as a blocker... You are right about it only takes 1 idiot to change things.... And now with all the AI in cars folks will depend on the computer to keep them safe then the driver keeping there head on the swivel.

[@Easterwood67]

Watched a lot of towing/recovery videos. You’re by far the most knowledgeable operator I’ve seen. Be safe and God bless.

[@chuckmoore1380]

Friday morning, 7:00 am. Time for another learning opportunity from Ron and the crew. Interesting recovery. I enjoy seeing how you interact with law enforcement and your crew to get the job down as quickly and safely as possible. Stay safe and healthy.

[@jonathanbair523]

I love how Ros's crew works with all the L.E.O's and FD's in the area. On site one big team and they are glad to hand off as needed for each part of the task.

[@GhostDrummer]

I’ve stated this on many of your videos Ron and you’ve always agreed in your responses, but I enjoy watching the teamwork you and your crew have with the LE/fire/emt’s you all work with.

[@scottb02]

I gotta say Mike is a hard worker. And again another testament to how well you manage and treat your employees.😄😄😄

[@maxbell6237]

Would really enjoy seeing a video on the cable fix/replacement, or even a general truck/equipment maintenance video. Also please make a follow up dump truck video! Would love to see what happens with that old truck.

[@RonPratt]

Patience, young Padawan. That video is in the works. Couldn't help myself with the Star Wars reference. Intent was humor, nothing more. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@dave_n8pu]

@@RonPratt Well Ron, you after all are the 'master' of all things recovery wise. So even thought that wasn't directed at me, being a Star Wars fan, I understood it.

[@markaoslo5653]

@@RonPratt - Your humor, is appreciated!

[@jerrykinnin7941]

My first tri-axle dump truck was a L9000 Ford. Nice truck hauled blacktop and rock around Lexington KY. I had to get new headlights for my '16 Cascadia. LED. I miss that Ford every time the mechanic tells me how much something on my truck costs. Headlights should still be sealed beam and cheap. Like old school west coast mirrors.

[@The01audi]

@@jerrykinnin7941 I miss my 90s freightliner FLD and it's simplicity to fix

[@claytonabare1551]

Awesome job everyone was safe and another successful job thank you Ron and God bless you and your family

[@JamesTurner-vy2ul]

Good morning Ron & crew! Hope everyone is having a great day! Keep doing a wonderful job! Thank u for ur services. Please please please be careful out there in the streets!

[@deplepfan]

As for recovery work Ron Pratt & plaza towing are the best out there. Another great recovery. Ty

[@janetpoludniak1938]

With fuel prices rising daily, my heart goes out to you and all truckers. I can't imagine how tough it is for y'all.

[@The101Point1]

You just raised the prices for service that covers the fuel

[@icouldbeoneofyou]

HAve you noticed the rising prices on litterally everything? That is the result of many things, one of them being the rising cost of the fuel it takes to get products to store. Ron and the other drivers don't pay for the fuel...the end consumer pays for it in the rising product costs, the cost for services like Ron provides also goes up with fuel prices...

[@mfc4591]

Well done Mr Pratt, a potentially dangerous situation , keep safe and have a blessed weekend .

[@68dart]

Thanks!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you!!! And, God bless.

[@kennetharcherjr1973]

This just goes to show that, as good and thorough you are, you're still human. You still make mistakes. I can see that your focus was on getting the job done as quickly as possible.

[@dmorgan28]

Good job on this recovery Ron. Dangerous place to work, on the highway. Glad God keeps you safe out there. Praying for you and your family. 👍👍👍❤️🙏

[@judyfenske1429]

Ron, Spring has sprung. Your land looks like mine, bright, clean, and clear.

[@-ray-h]

Happy Father's Day Ron...! You're a Good Man and a Great Father...!

[@trainguy1017]

Another excellent recovery!! Well done sir!!

[@_xd43l]

Well, it looks like you got yourself a new dump truck. Great video as always!

[@David-mo4st]

Good morning everyone from Springtown, Texas. Ron and crew stay safe out there. Prayers for you all.

[@carenbarnet378]

Hi Ron, the main point as always ... you and all concerened ( mike and the police officer) were safe, your Tator was safe, and, the recovery was safe. I'm planting some food for thought ... Do you think the subscribers would like to see the processes involved to change over a cable? , I know I am one for sure.

[@kens.3729]

Safety is Everything and it’s Obvious you Don’t get a 2nd Chance. You and your Employees Constantly Practice it. 👍🙏

[@mslorry3420]

Thank you for sharing your time and talent!

[@jrhendershot1936]

now was sure a very risky dangerous recovery thanks for sharing your day with us

[@DonaldMLewis]

Good morning everyone. It's Friday morning, and a new video from Ron and the team.

[@mylonwatterud2228]

As always a job well done. Be safe and keep the videos coming.

[@katnhat7695]

Whoa... I think this is the most nervous I've ever been watching one of your videos... no cones, no traffic control, no blocked lane!! Since watching that pick up truck broken down in the middle of the highway in MN, I'm ever more vigilant watching in front of me, behind, to the side. There are so many careless people on the road, it's really sad. Stay Safe Everyone!

[@johnhpalmer6098]

There actually was a blocked lane, sort of, the police cruiser was down a way from Ron's back side with lights to get people to move over and that was it until Mike could get there. Granted, it was not enough, but what he had, was better than nothing at all.

[@PeterM_K]

@@johnhpalmer6098 I would not have started the job before some form of Incident Management had been in place. At the least cones way back... I'd like to see Ron in action safely for many more videos..

[@susanowens6393]

Again, another great job done by you Ron.

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Wow Ron, very dangerous situation. Glad you were able to at least safely recover the dump truck from the median. Those folks don't want to slow down for nothing. I think somebodies going to be missing their dump truck.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Ron I hope you get paid for this recovery. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@chrisfenner5949]

That can be a real pain plus destroys cable when it jumps sheave. Have done that one time myself. Sheave bearing was worn and decided to crap out at the exact wrong time as usual. Great job. Stay safe. Those jobs right there are very dangerous. Approximately once every 6 days a tow driver is struck by someone that wasn't paying attention or moving over. Again great job. God bless all.

[@adairwilkinson6916]

Ron, I have watched your vids for quite a few years and this is the weirdest of the them all. It’s like a combination of Derek Bieri’s Vice Grip Garage and the Marie Celeste ship. 50 year old truck found abandoned on the Interstate, with the engine ticking over. No driver, no one around !! Maybe it was beamed down from space!! They sure built ‘em tough in those days. Even some of the tyres were still inflated. However, it looked a very risky rescue. Stay safe Ron.

[@mollyisintheclubyall7992]

Another fantastic video Ron. Stay safe and God bless you and your crew 👍

[@sniffer2500]

Ron. YOU NEED TO PUT " TRAFFIC CONES " BEHIND YOU WHEN SITTING ON LEFT SIDE BY THE MIDDLE OF THE RD OR HIGHWAY AT ALL TIMES, POLICE OR NONE, ALWAYS CONES OR TRAFFIC CONTROL. THANK-YOU FOR NOT GETTING HURT.

[@cardoctor2k9]

Great to see you still out and about doing the job Ron, keep up the great work 👌

[@MercifulTowing]

Your a brave man for hanging out in that lane!! Good Job Ron stay safe!

[@Questionable_creations]

I've been in that situation cutting concrete patches on a freeway in Utah, one dumbasa truck driver didn't even slow down was litteraly 2ft away from my co-worker at 80 mph at 3am, scarry shit man.

[@dorothyford6682]

Hello Ron and crew. After an extended absence, I've resubscribed. So good to watch ya'll do your thing!! Stay safe, God bless.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and welcome back. Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@maudwelford1843]

A unique one, well executed, ‘variety is the spice of life’ 👍 God bless 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@fosterchild420420]

I thought we were the only ones with "crash and dash" vehicles. Glad you guys got it and got gone with no injuries.

[@john_nip_nop]

Probably lots of Kia's and Hyundai's found after joyrides. Favorite teen targets with the video instructions online. The manufacturers recommend all owners install aftermarket anti-theft gadgets.

[@joshbildeaux6676]

Great video, you are a true professional Ron, I can’t believe people don’t slow down more when they see an emergency vehicle working with men on the ground, that must be an unsettling feeling having cars flying by in those situations.

[@mikerubynfs]

Because they don't think they will caught, they slow as soon as the police car arrives! Could do with an ANPR camera on the truck so the police could fine them later. Once the word got around then they would slow down for tow trucks.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

@@mikerubynfs Not sure how they’d do that without pulling them over. You can’t assume the driver is the owner.

[@danrossell6375]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q Won't be points for the owner but they can be fined as they are responsible for the actions of their vehicle.

[@libby5335]

That was a scary one because of all the highway traffic. Hopefully one of these days we will hear the rest of the story. Glad that you and your helper stayed safe!

[@verneashqproductions]

I love watching this channel. I must admit that I am surprised that you don't have an arrowboard truck, or crash barrier truck set further back. But, great job.

[@donnamitchell7707]

Fantastic job Ron. I was worried till Mike got there to help, as you were sitting in a live lane. It may have been a dump, with someone following, and picked up the driver after he crashed it. I hope you have a great weekend my friend ❤😊.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Highly doubt it, the truck for one was still running and it's not been picked up in a month or more from Midwest Truck and they still don't know who owns it, or was driving it.

[@julien1martel2567]

Good Morning from Montréal Quebec, always thanks you for your video and take care on the road

[@seanvernon5549]

Great video Ron really good to see who these thing are done. Over here in the uk that would of been a 2hr+ recovery and a full shut down of the road due to H&S

[@krisjakubowski5729]

Ohhhh that poor old Ford dump truck. Love them old ford dump trucks and the cabovers. Such good engineering.

[@bobcompton5145]

Ron, This looks like the strangest situations that, I have seen here in a long time!!! Have you ever had to respond to a big rig/other vehicles into a building before!!?? Much love Ron, and your family/team stay safe in whatever you do on a daily basis!!!! God bless you, Ron and your family/team!!!!! Your friend Bob Compton from maryland.

[@jonathanbair523]

Last year I think they had a pick-up truck that crashed into a brick building in town....

[@jennyoreilly5980]

Ron, a suggestion. To alert you when the remaining cable on the drum is about to run out, mark cable with white paint at alert distance and red paint to stop. Can be seen from a distance.

[@bertrutledge4546]

Appreciate your sharing of your experiences and be safe.

[@arazdoski2479]

Hi Ron, I wish you success. You are doing a great job. I follow you from Iraqi Kurdistan, but today your work was dangerous because of passing cars. Good luck.

[@colinkuntz7907]

First time commenter- Have been enjoying all your videos for awhile. The work Ron puts in under these dangerous traffic conditions is amazing confidence and safety.

[@cjhull3507]

Hope the scrap price covers the tow. Nice work!

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Cant scrap it yet tho

[@pws3rd170]

If it still runs and drives. It’s probably worth more sold as is with a salvage title

[@phillee2814]

@@pws3rd170 I'd put money on it not being capable of being made fit for road use, and was just used around a farm or something similar (maybe even seasonal) before it was taken - so could be weeks or even months before it is missed, and would explain the lack of licence plates. So the value would be either as a restoration project or as scrap. That would explain why the driver didn't hang around to face the cops, too, although it is possible that alcohol may have played a part in that, too.

[@Jeroen734]

Amazing video as always Ron! Hope you have a beautiful weekend and God Bless!

[@dennislamers986]

By watching your channel brought more awareness to slowing down more and using my flashers beit construction or issues on the side of the road. Very scary watching cars whizzing past you.

[@God.bless.America.forever]

Ron please be careful. God bless you and your family.

[@db7059]

Hats off to you working in a lane of traffic not closed till later in video.

[@mattcoughlin6044]

I honestly love your videos. I think you and the crew do amazing work. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[@23Skadoosh]

I want to be like Mike when I grow up. That’s a good man right there!

[@burtoncummins8970]

Morning Mr Ron prayers and well wishes for all involved. Br safe and don't get to hot out there drink lots of water. Have a bless weekend and prayers for your family and all your employees

[@Rags722]

I was going to raze you about the dirty windshield. Then I realized that anyone that would stop in the high speed lane with no protection is more man than I will ever be! You flat could not pay me enough to do that trick with a bunch of cars & trucks coming at me with the sun in their eyes. I also decided Tater needs a lot more flashing red lights on the back! Kinda surprised the officer didn't already have cones out and his unit blocking the lane since he knew what you were going to have to do. Good job Ron, Be safe out there. I don't think the tire blew. I think the dry rot just stopped holding on to the piece next to it and they all let go at the same time. LOL I did like the number on the trucks front bumper

[@dcrelief]

Geez Ron, you sure can get some crazy situations. I was praying for you to be safe, when it dawned on me, you said this was in early May. Good luck with those cables!

[@owenleslie8025]

Consider keeping some blocks of HDPE on hand. I build cable sheave guides from it with a table saw and drills. You find other great uses for it too!

[@markwadkins7758]

Another great job by Midwest! Something I did at my shop when I had several workers was number the drawers of my tool box. Whenever I needed one of them to locate a specific tool, I could easily just tell them what drawer number the tool should be in. I thought that might work on your truck.? Either number the boxes or give them a colored dot.? Something to identify each box specifically from the others without counting from the front or from the rear.?

[@frankrenderio5854]

That's crazy but glad your all safe, keep up the good work you ALL in towing do and watch your 6

[@freepress8451]

Unusual video from you, no bollards and only a few feet from moving traffic, it was pure luck no driver was distracted and didn't rear end you before the police moved

[@CJPhillips6648]

That is a nice dump truck! Good project for you to restore.

[@arthurbiringer5676]

That’s an interesting video. Glad it was an easy recovery. Stay safe and healthy.

[@timbowhite6674]

Good Morning My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family This Afternoon

[@pinleyterry7667]

Ron love watching your KZbin Videos. You make your job seem easy when it is not @ times may God continue to bless you & your Family & Employees

[@Awalker5000]

Great stuff Ron!! Truly incredible that Law Enforcement can't figure out who owns the truck. I would think with no tags, that the VIN # would be a good place to start... Honestly, from my perspective, I think the truck was stolen from a farm. ;) Keep up the great work, and God Bless to you, family, and co-workers!!

[@isallah1kafir196]

@Alan Walker the cop said something about one shorter vin-# which may not be in the system.

[@danrossell6375]

From the VIN they should be able to find out who the last registered owner was.

[@appleintosh]

@@danrossell6375 Not if the last time it was registered was the 90’s or so, and isn’t in the online database that cops use. They might be able to find the last owner with a deeper search through records, but if that was 20 or 30 years ago, that last owner might be dead or unreachable.

[@johngookinsable]

My guess is truck was stolen, blew steer tire do to dry rot and truck has mechanical kill cable and the thief didn't know how to shut is off lol! ? Keep us posted if ever, I mean ever find out the whole story. Thanks again Captain Recovery!👍

[@ronniehooperjr1]

That old of a truck I would be surprised if it doesn't have a cable kill.

[@Unknown_Ooh]

@@ronniehooperjr1 If it had a cable kill the thief would have to be aware of it and deactivate it before starting the truck so they would know what to do to kill it. My guess is the thief blew the tire, took out a bunch of the highway barrier fence and was scared so he just bailed without thinking to pull the cable.

[@allencharlei8351]

Could be an illegal not allowed to drive or they could be drunk

[@judyfenske1429]

Neat name you gave him.

[@davidsellars646]

@@allencharlei8351 to take that truck on the freeway, I'm going with drunk.

[@bradklingensmith]

Nice job. You made it look like a relatively easy pick in the end.

[@thegrainman1997]

Great job really enjoy watching your videos. Definitely is dangerous working on that busy of a highway. That’s one thing that I am always having to do is watch over my shoulder I drive semi and haul liquid fertilizer out to the sprayers spraying the farmers fields and it seems that no one likes to slow down or give us much room at all to be working. Be safe out there

[@tomupchurch4911]

Those motorcycle friendly catch cables are awesome👾

[@bloodydeath1222]

poor old girl hope she did not end up in the scrapyard thanks for another great vid

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Description states still in their lot

[@68dart]

Awesome , Thanks Ron , Mike , Police , 😀

[@jeffclark2725]

Now this is the way to start a Friday morning ,a Ron Pratt video,it all works well 😀

[@dabuya]

God bless you, too. One day I’ll be in your area visiting my wife’s family, and I covet meeting you in person and taking a photo with you.

[@SickOfItAll24]

Ron did you know they changed the positions were supposed to hold the steering wheel? It's now 9 & 3 apparently if you get in a wreck the airbag can shatter your wrist/forearm at 10 & 2. Just a heads up if you weren't aware. Stay safe & keep up the great work. I know your dad is looking down proud as ever

[@jerrykinnin7941]

And don't wrap your thumbs around the wheel. Palm it.

[@billscantlin8276]

Great video. Mater on your dash made my day, thanks for that.

[@ryanlevis7532]

Dad and I were stopping at a gas station the other day. A guy going 60 blew a steer tire but he didn't go in the ditch. Hope this mystery is solved soon.

[@shirispearfans]

Someone's "Will It Start" video ended up on Ron's channel.

[@SievertSchreiber]

Just finished work for the week and no better way to start relaxing than with a new video from Ron and his team! @27:45 clip that moment and make it youtube short!

[@trob7348]

Ron hope you and your team are healthy and happy

[@johnrobertson2935]

Nice to see people started to slow down once the police car was in place. I'll use this as a reminder to myself to be careful around emergency vehicles.

[@RonPratt]

It does help when we have law enforcement presence to slow the motorists down. I have had close calls and heard of too many who have lost their battle with careless drivers. Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@Mohan694x]

i love how you start your video MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@andrewknickle9126]

another great video. thank you. what size rim slings were used to lift?

[@briancannell2135]

Greetings and blessings from the UK. Stay safe.

[@jonnerztube]

Ditto, Cornwall, UK, as ever Ron and Mikey, pro's in action.

[@bostedtap8399]

Not a safe start Ron, should have waited until officer was in position, in my humble opinion. Great job, strange one though. Thanks for sharing and stay safe all. 🙏

[@CCTOutdoorServices]

These are the types of videos that keep me going with my KZbin videos 🙏🏼

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE VIDEO

[@randy6650]

Enjoyed watching the video Chris 😊

[@glindabeaven6805]

Its amazing how people just keep on speeding by and don't slow down when there is an accident or the lane is closed. They have no respect for people trying to clean up a mess or broken down on the side of the road. You have a dangerous job to do and you do it well