It Doesn't Fit! Now What?

[@S3pra]

Ooho boy - you’re not wrong about this being the stuff that separates you from others! Getting the job done no matter what

[@EyeMWing]

$1650 for a heavy wrecker isn't bad at all - those guys don't get out of bed for less than a grand.

[@nickd.4512]

I ran heavies years ago, even back then i didnt turn the key for less than 500. And that was 2 decades ago

[@neilmcintosh1200]

Wrecker guy only does inches, not feet + inches. That was bugging the hell out of him when you kept giving feet + inches, but he just kept his cool. The money part was almost too much, but again he kept his cool. A really good guy.

[@stevanrose7439]

Every bridge I’ve ever seen is like 13’6” or whatever it is. Iv never seen one that said it’s 144 inches they don’t post signs in inches and inches. It’s how many feet and inches. Just saying. I’ve driven for many years and I’ve built things out of wood and I always measured in feet and inches. Not just inches that throws a guy off every time. 🤪

[@Nxsai]

Yea then he pulled his phone out to figure out that 12+3=15

[@chrisward925]

It was bugging the hell out of me..... what with me being a metric guy!

[@Maxx1066]

I like straight talking people cant stand people who run and hide when things get difficult

[@erikwilliam1254]

When i watch Ron Pratt video's, that's the level of professionalism i would expect, not to mention the fact i have seen him do a similar job and actually get it done without this much issue.

[@trobertson1825]

I wouldn't load it till I got my money

[@tjroelsma]

Ron Pratt mostly has to move trailers from the accident spot to his shop, this thing has to go a long way which makes it much more complicated. His company also has a special long bed trailer to haul trailers on, whereas Steve has this low bed that simply is too short for this job. This wrecker seems to have already had plenty of trouble with the customer on the phone, because he arrived already pissed and his mood hasn't gotten any better seeing that the situation is even worse than the customer made it out to be. Now he fears he's going to end up with part of the bill not being paid because he has zero trust in the customer This is a case of a customer trying to make HIS problem the problem of other people: the wrecker and Steve and the wrecker simply isn't buying it.

[@tjroelsma]

@@ovaninm5540 A mistake is easy to make, don't worry about it.

[@ZombieKiller1965]

Are you kidding. Pratt would still be putting out cones and setting up headset radios (while billing the whole time)

[@erikwilliam1254]

Ya'll missed the point.

[@joeluppino824]

Two guys with an attitude makes for a good video

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

10-4

[@moondog3162]

I thought $1600 was pretty cheap, considering all involved 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jays106]

that is cheap in my area they get $150 per hour or more for big truck wrecker

[@rclover62]

Awesome video. I would have ran away from that one. I admire you for sticking with it 👍🏻

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Steve really enjoy watching you figure out how to make this load work with all parties involved. Really looking forward to your next video stay safe Steve.

[@dennisbelles9236]

Wow. That load is a real challenge. And from what I have heard, the customer is even more of a challenge. But knowing you, it will all be taken care of. Great job Steve.

[@jerryplante4239]

This job is like a mini-series.

[@JH-ld4mx]

that wrecker has forgot more about trucking than most truckers know

[@reggiejenkins7707]

I love your videos,however I’m sorry you have to experience that BS because of a wrecked trailer. I have the greatest respect for you. You are a true professional and thanks for the great videos.

[@mikerooney7928]

Pickin up junk is a pain!! I had to load a burnt up tractor, Peterbilt, from OKC back to Des Moines, IA ugly load!

[@raywilson800]

Oh, Hero. My Momma told me there would be days like this and guys like this. She always said Son, this is where you man up and shine.❤ You got this.

[@Boga217]

You were melting my brain with that tape measure figuring out the front height...come on.

[@Whodat-u2m]

He's not very clever with math for sure.

[@Boga217]

@@Whodat-u2m 😆 🤣 good thing he keeps on trucking....

[@stevanrose7439]

Ha ha ha. Omg 😳 😱 😆

[@nickh9632]

His best bet all along would have been to pay the wrecker to drag it to Minnesota. This guys a real piece of work

[@producerk8247]

At that price you'd be better off buying a new dump trailer.

[@brotheradam]

@@producerk8247 around what Orwell plus wrecker etc costing him now, But, it must make Steve consider a newer trailer that can expand, especially with the fire trucks getting bigger as well..

[@leonb2637]

@@brotheradam I think he has considered getting a newer trailer with more flexibility but they are not cheap.

[@csgergo80]

I also think Orwell can't handle that the way he is set up now, might need a drop axle for heavier loads.@@leonb2637

[@bowslap]

They’re nice to have when you need them, but one hell of an expenditure if they’re not in constant use/demand.

[@thythethy9590]

Hey Steve! Hope You Are Staying Safe! Always Loving Your Content Man!

[@JanesDough855]

This is more exciting than watching Biden trying to give a speech.

[@jays106]

not by much

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

@@jays106 DITTO!!!!

[@ZombieKiller1965]

Measure it again, maybe it will have shrunk. What a gong show that was.

[@Dagrond]

Most interesting problem since the chapel trailer!!!

[@pauldillinger2286]

I like this shit. Like you said its a challenge. You and the wrecker man got this buddy. Be safe hauling that thing.

[@JG-zy6cg]

That's why you make the big bucks! 👍

[@JGrabo2271]

Excellent vid Steve. Real “behind the scenes” video.

[@luke7750]

Kudos for you for your patience. I understand the wrecker drivers frustration but you had to deal with him and the guy on the phone.

[@paulbergen9114]

This battered trailer reminds me of some of the 40 plus year old coal hoppers used for hauling scrap metal around the country. Today's the Brewers announced they purchased the piece of land at National Salvage were you picked up the compactor about a month ago. The intent is to use the two acres as a storage facility for the Brewers

[@ianallinson8165]

I can understand the recovery truck driver because he thought it would be a straight forward job if you had a different size trailer

[@philipmichel215]

Well Steve this looks like another fine mess you got yourself into. But no worries, I am sure you will find your way through as you always do!

[@tonycaptain71]

Certain people talk like they have 100% stamped on there face......good job steve👍🏿never back down from a challenge,keep up the hard work.

[@fsctrucking]

Facts. Thank you very much!

[@dennisjohnstone4739]

I sympathise with you Steve, we had a customer who never paid his account in time. You'd drive miles to do a pick-up only to find the load wouldn't be released until payment was made. Hour or so after phoning him waiting for him to pay his bill. There was a few times I had to leave without the load.

[@jimi.c.e.3200]

Boy Oh Boy What An Adventure !! It Will Be A Hell OF A load !!

[@paulrivers7248]

I cant watch no more of this circus i wished the wrecker guy had a channel id definitely watch him with his professionalism..

[@garybowles9062]

Great video; I wonder when expenses are going to be more than the trailer is worth! when he bought the thing, the buyer may have thought a power only could tow it home.

[@RandyCRR]

Tune in for the next episode and see if Steve gets it done? Where there is a will there’s a way. Geter done Cueball

[@stuartpulvermacher6861]

wouldve been easier to scrap it right there cheaper too

[@JrFlexing909]

The other idea is taking those "lift A frame" that hold the hydraulic lift pump and the beam. Take that off you have your self a load right there.Just have to take those pins that hold the A frame to the trailer belly. But its taking it off and and having planks to hold that up. That is what comes to mind.

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

I was thinking the same thing about separating it.

[@JrFlexing909]

@@ChrisHarding-lk3jj Yea, just take the pins off with that beam and the hydraulic cylinders off and put the trailer wheels near the goose neck and the front of the trailer laying down over the trailer axles. It will sit lot lower but the ass end of the dump trailer might be up a bit.

[@TheRonKlimo]

@@JrFlexing909 I literally just typed the same comment, just in different words...lol...all they would have to do is crib the back to level it off and then the rear would not lift.

[@jaygraham5407]

Yes. Remove the fifth wheel frame and lift cylinder

[@WVgunfun]

I don't know why I'm here but I love this guy

[@Carlnewman68]

Can tell you how it’s gonna play out. Bloody fantastic viewing interesting fascinating. Can’t wait to see you up and running with her.Carl .uk

[@movingearth3726]

17:48 Steve you should have said that right on the phone to that guy you don’t need that load walk away from it think about it it’s more of a hassle than anything you need to tell it how it is and honestly you kinda buttered the bread here

[@maxx21147]

Where there's a will... There's a way ! Git-r-Done Steve 🏁

[@djbehrens]

It looks like the wrecker guy forgot to put his light bar on the trailer.

[@michaeldalzell6670]

Can’t wait for part 3 of this adventure

[@HyperActive7]

I know what the wrecker is doing because he's trying to make sure he can pay his guys at his garage who had to load that trailer on your trailer and honestly Steve, you hit the nail on the head when you said it's about getting continued business from your client, so you have to treat them with respect regardless of how they are treating everyone else.

[@freebird1ification]

you dont think for a second the customer dont have 1 person come in and say hey boss look at what these guys are saying about you on youtube to the whole world lol nonsense

[@mikemartinsr5350]

Thinking about getting that stretch trailer steve

[@here-i-am2316]

Steve remember you busted the handle off that thing in Part 1.

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

If you leave the wheels on remove the landing gear the brackets can sit on the rear deck

[@jeremymoore2361]

Steve most people come across difficult people at times, it takes people like and I with abilities to handle difficult people calmly.

[@t-yoonit]

Id unbolt that landing gear diagonal support and set the lift frame on the bqck deck with the gear hanging off the back.

[@thatsnice4345]

i just started my career in flatbed im on my second load i aspire to be like you steve not afraid of a good challenge

[@Hairie-xz7nq]

Good job steve❤❤

[@OldMadScientist]

The owner should had it towed to a repair shop and had the trailer repaired locally. Either that, or scrap the trailer and purchased a different one.

[@johnandrobinmccoy8305]

Why would anyone across the country want a rusted out shit trailer? The whole thing seems bizarre to me.

[@philliptennis3537]

Great video Steve.

[@JakeFiser-bs7lx]

Could maybe have repositioned the wrecker and basket the rear and pick from the side on the back. Use that loader with the forks and pick it up and slowly boom forward and drive the loader in slowly.

[@glenjenkins920]

That Poor ole Lowboy looks like it's about Rusted out on the rear wheel wells.

[@garrymacdonald7449]

Wreckers here in Canada dont go out Without a company giving a $10,000 surety !

[@charlesterviel5748]

You kept your cool.. good job..🙏😊😊

[@shreddder999]

You were saying LOADS of things to provoke the wrecker driver.

[@Ned-p1y]

Got a nice walking bridge over the Mohawk

[@jonathanaarons6442]

You need a longer trailer

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Good evening brother time to load it up

[@scottholycross7805]

Steve take the landing gear off then take the tires and drums off set it on just like you have it

[@nonotever-cu3nr]

Id just leave it there

[@JustAnotherLoad-zb6wo]

Good video Steve. 👌👌👌 The bs that comes along with this business.....

[@perkinsmotorsports7739]

When did Joe diffie get into heavy wrecker? Good stuff man hope it all works out.

[@davidfleishman2275]

The trailer owner should of had dragged it out,removed the wheels.Removed the landing gear.Put all of that stuff in the trailer.Supplied some cribbing wood.Then get Steve in to load.

[@eriknybo4532]

Geez I mean this tow truck guy acts like he never towed or dealt with problems ... Complainer and doubter , just get it done !

[@GhostFleetServices]

That's literally every tow truck driver ever. They think they walk on water.

[@famousamoso7]

Hunh.... nah he wants to make sure he's getting paid his price. Its Steve who is clowning around and jerking his chain because he doesnt know how to use a tape measure. Its embarassing to watch.

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

@@famousamoso7 SURE IS!!!!!!!!! THANKS

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

Steve u should be checking out good uses trailer's that extends out so u can haul those trailers and longer loads easier. I asked him (Jesse) how many those trailers that stretches out thdy have. And he said maybe 5 of them. Cause they hauk huge heavy equipment and certain stuff.

[@stevek3036]

You said it right when talking about how to deal with the Guy- he's stuck in his ways and just wants' results not questions. Maybe the solution is to just suck up the pain and take a hit a few jobs but then hit him hard with the next one - I get the feeling the guy is running out of companies that will provide him with transport - He's got a bad rep' in the industry no doubt so keep him onside and wean him off cut-throat rates by just getting it dun in the short term? this probably doesn't make much sense but there is a saying that sometimes you have to speculate to accumulate - if this guy is good money long term then figure out a mutually acceptable game plan so you don't have to have those pissy phone conversations with him but your rate slowly climbs? that's a conversation you will need to have with your employer of course as they agree the rate. Great content as always - I hope things are still on the mend with your Father

[@Blackwater_House]

In South Australia, when a loaded articulated semitrailer combination is over-length, over-length warning signs need to be clearly displayed front and rear. These signs are demountable because the condition of being over-length can change. But we have one articulated semitrailer combination upon which the over-length warning signs are permanently mounted, not because the articulated semitrailer combination itself is over-length, but because the trailer, (measured Pin to rear) is over-length and therefore required by law to carry permanent warning signs. Now the place where this becomes a laughable problem is that when the articulated semitrailer combination is empty, it has the appearance of not being over-length and therefore should not be displaying over-length warning signs and it is upon this appearance that he is somewhat frequently pulled over by Police, for improperly displaying over-length warning signs, when clearly they are not required. And thus for the Umpteenth time he has to explain to them about his trailer being the single sole and solitary reason for the permanently mounted over-length warning signs.

[@Mojoable6182]

One of Benwismens old trailers

[@charlietaylor2281]

Hey Steve wow I really enjoyed this video good content hope everything works out be safe 😊

[@timdehoogh8441]

unbolt the landing gear take the rear axles off put them inside the the trailer dump and use a crane place on the flat bed step deck use wood dunnage to support the the weight and strap it down. thats what I would of suggested to the customer

[@bm03431]

Could you remove the entire drawbar assembly back to the pivot and lower the front that much more?

[@maxracingteam23]

This is some interesting stuff sir! Release the next video tomorrow!! Thanks 🔥🔥

[@raypeoples]

JERSEY,NEW YORK,MINNESOTA butting heads!! LOL, ALL GOOD

[@mikegreening2574]

How come you didnt just pull the pins from the a frame and take the whole thing off ? Not having a dig just curious

[@TronVila]

Bro he can barely figure out how to measure the height 😂

[@cnccoldsaw]

With a rotator/crane, your second option was to fly it on?

[@Bill-n6k]

Are we having fun yet??👍 Be safe

[@aaronb1300]

Lose the tape, get a stick!

[@TCB-1]

Did the previous owners of that heap transport salt water? I’ve never seen one that rusted. Jeez.

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

YA STOLE MY WORDS!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Samanthareneeheart1]

You do what you have to do to make money Steve

[@leonb2637]

Nice touch promoting his company. He appears to be be very experienced, has excellent equipment (that rig looked brand new). Too bad he bought that trailer, likely it is mainly for the dump body and hydraulics, the frame is too badly damaged. Personally I think it should have been sold for scrap.

[@fsctrucking]

He is just paid to load it. I'm hauling it to the owner.

[@kw900lkevin]

need a height pole

[@chrisfenner5949]

The difference between a truck driver anc steeering wheel holder.

[@Jack-1212]

I still can't stop laughing, the wrecker needs to be talking to the owner

[@kimfreeburn5018]

new landing gear is 1000.00 bucks plus labor and raw materials

[@melvinthompson9635]

The guy that have you pick up the trailer put you and the towing Guy almost into a pickle Mr Steve alot of measuring and thinking 🤔😐

[@theoregontruckerT880]

Would be a gravy load with a stretch rgn. The job gets harder if you don’t have the right equipment

[@deereman2607]

Did he say the price was with tax? If so, services can’t be taxed. And, if you’re going to make money, it doesn’t matter what you have to do to get the job done, just do it. My family owns a towing company. Wreckers, especially rotators aren’t cheap. The trucks aren’t making money just sitting in the shop, so if you have to take some time to torch the landing gear off or what not, so be it. The trucks not gonna pay for itself just sitting in a garage.

[@riprock23]

Many states charge tax on services.

[@sparkypvp2167]

I hate it say it but in NY there is a labor tax.

[@christrella3134]

Dr Hook has a lifetime of memories and experiences. Just like you Steve. Between the two of you? You're both a salty twosome. I don't think he's trying to trick you. The 🤡 on the phone is a disaster and a dispatcher. He's one of those people who wants to tell everyone else what to do with their equipment and how easy it is. You guys got this..

[@jaygraham5407]

Frame less trailers are a pain no matter what

[@jays106]

one of those customers you fire and never do anything more for

[@faustinodriver7714]

Hey Steve at least you got a 34 hour reset dealing with them 🤡😆😂😂😂

[@randallwalker2285]

You definitely need another wrecker service ....I would never call that wrecker service again....

[@paulrivers7248]

Truth is they should hv had the front of that trailer fixed setting right there..

[@scrappyhustler7467]

Now Steve is what I call a professional truck driver he would probably haul the earth if God could broker it to him 😂😂

[@georgewilson1184]

Complications Complications Complications Hither Tither & Yon

[@scottlambert4077]

One look at the situation 1620 is already a great deal

[@wreckitrobert]

That wrecker guy don't like to make money. lol

[@butterfinger1171]

Nawww he just didn't want to get his white sweater dirty

[@wreckitrobert]

XD True that. I go out on recovery's in hey dudes so i know how it is.@@butterfinger1171

[@scpd613]

Looks like he's doing okay for himself owning truck stop /fuel/towing company.

[@sawyer4981]

I don't mind working with asshole customers, so long as the pay is there. It's the ones who run their mouth but can't cash the check they wrote that I have the biggest problems with.

[@catrenabishop296]

The wrecker driver should have talked to the owner it's his money should not have put you in the middle