Horrible Accident Sends Box Truck Flying 100' off Freeway (Driver survived!)

Horrible Accident Sends Box Truck Flying 100' off Freeway (Driver survived!) - Alex and I are back to tag team this complicated job, made incredibly easy with our rotators. Between Hulk, a 2020 50ton rotator, and Big Flipper, a 2019 75ton rotator, this rollover stood no chance. Multiple companies turned this one down, with one even showing up and having to back out, before we got the call.
We absolutely had the power and reach to bring this up to the top of the guardrail, but that's where the easy part ends. The roof was gone, both walls completely destroyed and the there was no telling how bad the frame damage was. That is why I made the call to bring it over upside down and transport it that way. I made this call for a couple reasons, the first being quick clearance. I knew the rain was about to start pouring again, and if I upright it on the spot, I wouldn't have the weight of the unit holding the walls underneath it. That means we'd have to do a full cut job. It was past midnight and traffic was minimal, so I knew this route would be the best and deal with the upright in the safety of the yard.
Not something we've done before and might not ever again, but just so happened to work here. A quick swing between our trucks then set right onto the Landoll driven by my dad, and bam we were out!
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[@armandosoliz1455]

That was an incredibly lift. Then to dance it over your rigs and place on the flatbed....Impressive!!! Stay Safe,

[@lynnmoore2664]

Anything Josh does anymore doesn't surprise me,he just figures out how it's gonna be done and does it. Really nice team work and great job on the recovery.

[@bigln3706]

This is why you and your team are the best. That was a smooth recovery. Hopefully CHP will remember who drove away and who tackled the job flawlessly. Your father is a great guy and I’m sure he’s very proud. Great job guys 💪👍

[@Booby2251]

I have to admit you guys get some of the most interesting and toughest jobs. I like the way you describe what you are doing so us interested people understand.

[@goddukee]

Every new video amazes even more than the last. Nothing y'all can't do.

[@tnine3]

Surprised driver survived that 😳

[@bgmckddy]

4 other companies didn't want anything to do with it. You, Alex and your dad show up and make it look easy. Doesn't hurt having Big Flipper and Hulk for the heavy lifting! The first thing I thought when you showed the wrecked truck was, exactly what you did. Pull it up like it is and drop it upside down on a Landoll. Roll it in your yard later. This video is Pepe's EXCELLENCE at it's very best!!!! Take care, my friend, and be *safe*!!

[@leshawthorn3772]

Now that was a very, very cool recovery. The three of you guys work so well together, great teamwork.

[@DrewMarold]

Never seen a box truck converted to a flatbed before. I'm not sure which would have been more hilarious to see, the truck upside down on the Landoll like this, or if you had flipped it over and front towed it squashed. And that was a really slick maneuver to pass it between the trucks to get it loaded.

[@donw3912]

WOW!!! As mangled as the box ended up I think it's what saved the cab from going over like the box did...That driver is super lucky that cab held up as well as it did. it appears that the LF tire blew possibly...hopefully it wasn't human error and the driver makes a full recovery. A great video from lotsa angles...and taking the casualty over your trucks...rapidly...teamwork!!

[@erniemathews5085]

Love to see folks work smart, not hard.

[@mrjonnyjones]

Another fantastic video and recovery Sir. Josh! I can't help but laugh - if this was here in the UK the Highways Agency would shut off the entire motorway (highway). You guys are masters at your craft and your Dad could reverse anything 😎💪🏼⛓🪝

[@garylatture8948]

Very impressive and you didn’t have to disconnect the drive shaft

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

Such bad ass recoveries without whining about all the drama/danger every job has. 👍🏻

[@lunchbox997]

Well done on the recovery! Cannot believe they survived that, but I guess the cabin does look sturdy enough.

[@jamesfurlong8727]

Incredible coordination!

[@jackb.nimble4146]

Like a surgeon! Nice job!!!

[@tomferrin1148]

Excellent job, with great coordination between you and Alex to pass the wreckage over the top of the trucks! @21:45 when the section of the box truck top dropped onto the Landoll, that could have easily dropped on top of Hulk instead. Real lucky there.

[@David-cw8ko]

Certainly 😮 Dropping it on the top of your rig would have been disastrous

[@craig7350]

That rotation over the top was sick.. Teamwork.

[@chuckmoore1380]

An interesting recovery, and amazing that the driver was not injured. Could you do a video sometime showing us all of your different recovery equipment?

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

I find my self comenting more than I ever have before. What a job! How simple it looked, all the strategy hidden and the coordination between yourself and Alex was great. All through the lift if found myself wondering what you would do with it, then what was CHP and CALTRAN going to do, red tape, rules, but everything fell in place. Thanks again for a great video.

[@anthonydesertony2250]

Now there's some fancy maneuvering you don't see every day!!

[@danpayan9468]

By far your best👍💪

[@brian7327]

One hell of a great recovery

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Josh Another awesome recovery. Thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

Very smoothly done, good crew you got there.

[@jimmygarlon750]

I'm very impressed, great job.

[@robertchaffee5662]

Your all so talented and humorous! I love watching this channel!

[@daviddedicke2074]

I'm surprised that you didn't cut the battery cable so it would not start a fire. Good job 👏

[@jerrydutra3225]

Another job well done 👍👍

[@Michael-is1zy]

Excellent job.

[@Handorgeous]

Awesome Josh and crew. Let's just hope the driver is ok. Glad to see this ending also.

[@PeterKKraus]

2 rotators out on call together must make quick work of the gnarliest crashes and mishaps compared to arriving with a 20 ton and calling for more wreckers.

[@PepesTowingService]

Absolutely! You'll notice in all my videos how fast we knock out even the most complicated wrecks. Two rotators on any given scene allows us to work so much more efficiently to clear a scene.

[@Terry49]

Not Dad's first rodeo...super cool

[@jeffwatts4199]

Amazing work, great video

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

Always up for a video. Thanks!

[@wendellmcqueary8624]

The other operators are going to come in on Monday, see that mess, and say "I have GOT to hear about this one. Looks like you guys had fun over the weekend.

[@myhrebache-wiig459]

You guys do AMAZING work!!!😎😎😎

[@litz13]

Wow, I don’t know who packed that truck but those straps holding the boxes to the walls held through far, far more than they were likely ever designed for…

[@donweden7199]

Nice shots Alex...good job!

[@andersmaudal4050]

Unbelievable to flip a load box truck.... and slide down a hillside and the driver survived that is impressive. Amazing video Josh, Keep em coming :)

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

Amazing the driver survived this. Some poor folks have lost their furniture. Looks like a mattress was still strapped to the wall with furniture covers strung about. Good job retrieving that mess.

[@-ray-h]

Upside down No Box - Box truck... LOL Good to see your Dad too Josh...! nice work guys...!

[@Syren232]

This is why I LOVE your channel! Job was completely bad ass.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

What a operation with two Rotators.

[@mattharris1995]

That was definitely sweet team work to move that truck in-between t72 rotators and on the landall

[@harryscott9533]

Awesome job , it's fun watching you work , glad the driver was ok , but I'll betcha his underware wasn't ! lol 🤓🙋‍♂️👍and be careful out there!

[@glennjukes5581]

That is how you do the impossible jobs! And next time-they just call you from the get-go....Midnight/Sat. night--your Dad is right out there in the mix--the owner, still getting it done--that is what makes a great company.

[@rickallman1318]

Impressive coordination between boom operators! Don't hit the trucks! LMMAO!

[@KMH249]

Excellent 👍

[@craigrobinson919]

Awesome Josh !!

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very nice work 👍😊

[@donnamitchell7707]

Fantastic job. I hope the driver didn't have serious injuries. Have a great day 🙂⚘️.

[@georgehasler142]

Josh that’s one of the best recoveries I have ever seen i give you and crew a ten as always please work safe

[@michaelrocker9000]

I guess the box truck was the real "Big Flipper". I saw a bunch of moving blankets in the back so maybe it was some fly by night moving company. Good job getting it up and then over to the landall. Stay safe.

[@ariedekker7350]

What a good feeling that must be, that it's you who get these kinds of assignments.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Josh & Alex !!! Great job of working together to get that up the hill & loaded on the Landoll !! Great backing by ""DAD"" too !! Video was brilliant !! 🙃😉🤔🙄👀👀👍👍👍👍👍

[@bobpearce3665]

Great recovery, well done to all involved.

[@johnclingman9401]

It's OK that you don't know about the frogs - you don't get out into the underbrush too much. The rains probably brought the frogs out. They are good food for the coyotes and mountain lions.

[@tracywilliams4907]

What a great job you two did…👍👍👍

[@jamesmclaughlin8261]

L A doesn't have frogs, they were being smuggled in the truck! [L O L]

[@jorgenegrete7494]

Nice work God bless

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Josh and Alex amazing job! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@loquatdumpling]

That is one hell of a recovery and one hell of Great strategic maneuvering of a recovered vehicle, truck. U guys r great at what u do. Thars y I always enjoy watching ur recoveries🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@gardin314]

Great recovery job. Excelente.👍

[@ricanderson5717]

Amazes me the lights on that wreck are still lit. Conservative approach of old age, I would have re-rigged to avoid lifting across the trucks. Too much chance of something falling off that wreck and hurting a rotator for me😂. Thanks & stay safe out there Josh!

[@robertchaffee5662]

I'm 62 and can still hustle, I'd love to work with you two!!

[@tedstowing728]

Nice work Be Safe !

[@johnsmart3587]

You guys are the cat's meow! Your Dad will get it. Thanks.

[@GO-xs8pj]

Nice work. I'm sure that was a scary crash. It looked like one on the tires blew. I hope the driver was not hurt too badly.

[@mitchellbennis9236]

Both of you guys are too freaken much, what a beautiful job, holy crap!

[@dmac5994]

that was pretty cool rotation onto the trailer. also I found it amusing that lights on the box truck were still working lol. man I would love to see an equipment/yard tour sometime.

[@tomneubert5767]

great job!! never seen anything like it before. u guys are great

[@tammyckeno5444]

Frogs 🐸 gave a standing ovation

[@millyashby4629]

😂😂😂 well its the first time for everything Josh love the vibes 😂😂😂

[@danmassie1942]

great recovery.

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Josh, Alex and Dad - great recovery. Lucky you guys didn't scratch the paint...it could have been totaled, lol.

[@supperwelder]

that was a cool neat recovery🙀🙀🔥🔥 that driver must have had one heck of a ride and a guardian from up high to have survived 💗💗😸😸

[@guysabol8743]

superb job positioning! Thought for 2 sec only, turn it over? nope it would break away more good physics invilved.. Pepe you dudes are superb.. fantastic to watch from a safe distance. Query, in this very awkward site, who gets to bring up the thrown items from truck ? curious as heck ! This type of site shows how awkward things can be.. superior thinking!

[@charlesgiannuzzi5438]

Dam that was one hell of a job to clean up nice job.

[@roberttraylor1392]

awesome video and its snowed heavy here in fontana as well

[@dennisyoung7169]

I would not wanted to ride that down another great job ty

[@petermccuskey1832]

beautiful job.

[@morthomer5804]

Package delivered. Pacific tree frogs; male body is under an inch with the loud chirp

[@tonydriesen2151]

If I was 30 years younger I'd ask you for a job as you guys have so much fun....

[@PepesTowingService]

Oh I have a blast as you can tell! Absolutely love what we do

[@-ray-h]

Ain't no thang for the Hulk & Big Flipper...! a Boxless Box truck... LOL

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

One good thing... the driver actually tied his load in which makes the recovery so much easier for you guys. That driver was very lucky.. it would be interesting to know how it happened.

[@jonkeau5155]

Can’t call that a box truck anymore, it’s a wafer!

[@TheVitorgoncalves]

Good Job Guys....

[@Kevin-go2dw]

I can just imagine being told Monday morning to take the wreck to Copart, and you deliver it still inverted. 🤣

[@PepesTowingService]

That’s hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewdavidson7656]

Everyone else tucked tailed and ran, but you didn't even blink. Hauling a wreck upside down is usual, but you do what you have to in order to get the job done.

[@flyerbob124]

Yes it does snow is SoCal. Back in the mid 60s when I lived in Redlands in snowed one winter.

[@rcpasc1948]

How many alternators and batteries are on The Hulk???? That thing has more lights than the small town I grew up in!!

[@thomasfraioli5797]

wow is all I can say perfect job, looking at your yard, you must have at least 6 million dollars just in trucks alone

[@mfc4591]

I think there may be a few problems with the rivet rivet rivet ! well done team.

[@deenunya7735]

Always a Impressive site seeing those Bad Boys working in Tandem , that box piece that fell was good timing onto the Landau and not Mid Flight over the Taters. How Many Heavies you got in Total ?

[@texaslstar]

Another challenge, another success

[@Chaplain_GM]

The water goes Somewhere Josh this is one of the wetland areas in la although Few and Far Between and Frogs always find a wet area to have their babies and well done on the recovery

[@deanspagnolo4976]

What great job well done guys love the video guys say safe guys

[@colinl9018]

Nice job by Pepe's. Question for you. I note your yard is surrounded by residential houses/apartments, do you ever get noise complaints when you are moving equipment around at night? Guessing your yard was there before most of the houses.