LOADED TRAILER NOSE DIVE

TALON USING OUR 1150R TO LIFT THE NOSE OF A LOADED TRAILER THAT SANK IN SOFT GROUND AND THEN TOW IT TO A CONCRETE PAD.
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[@SirDeanosity]

Ron your videos are a lesson in blunt force reality on a physically and mentally challenging job. The tone in the production method you chose keeps the we-are-at-scene-with-you feel. That is rare and sobering. Thank you!

[@busslayer4790]

I don't know anything about trucking, but I do appreciate your patience in teaching. Too many trainers and bosses only know the "scream louder" method.

[@Zeamus634]

you are a superb mentor! if only there were more people like you who took the time to explain things instead of just assuming they know what you are talking about and how to do it.

[@RonPratt]

Greatly appreciated...thank you. God bless.

[@Cw5110]

The way you just showed him everything he needed too know to get the job done right was great. I've been driving for three years and have sometimes thought about doing the wrecker work. Nice job!

[@victorjeffers1993]

Makes me as a father feel good to see father an son working together an father showing son the ropes nothing no better than hands on training !

[@evilbrat5376]

Nice job instructing Talon on back-up. Patience is most important along with positive remarks from you. Outstanding.

[@Boot_185]

its awesome to see someone like you who doesn't get frustrated while training someone!

[@drsnepper]

I think he did get a bit frustrated, he just didn't show it. The mark of a true professional!

[@markdonlevey4330]

A good operator, Is the the direct result of a good teacher. Mine was good, but you show a talent for great instruction, and patients. That's what makes a great teacher. Makes me want to re-muster under your Instruction. Great job.

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Yes, he could start a training school. He would teach people safety really well as part of it.

[@davidgillham5233]

Hello Ron the more I watch you and your son in law you two are a good pair a lot of respect shown from both of you God has blessed you both. Thank you Sir.

[@virginiamunger6908]

I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH YOUR TEACHING,NO HOLLERING,SCREAMING OR CUSSING HE`LL MAKE A GOOD EMPLOYEE ONE DAY BLESS YOU.

[@vk4frik1]

It is good to see an instructor that is very patient with the new staff and willing for then to get in and have a go

[@69virgin1966]

Great video Ron. It's good to see Talon as well. With the way you are training him,Talon will be a great operator. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God Bless.

[@tracywilliams4907]

Your a awesome teacher. The patience you show is outstanding. Great job Ron.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Nice video. Training / Coaching without bitching.

[@RonPratt]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@DPPed4]

yeah good job, i was expecting to hear yelling a cussing. good training.

[@andrewk673]

Good live training video and clear calm instructions from you Ron. Nothing worse than trying to learn from someone who constantly shouts but that's just my opinion!!

[@donaldswink6259]

Your a wonderful and patient teacher Ron. Great job Talon.

[@garymccartney7556]

great Job letting Talon do this. You are teaching him a valuable trade keep up the good work.

[@johnsaunders9568]

When the screaming starts, communication stops. Loud noise makes humans angry.

[@lightwolfjr09]

This video reminds me when my late Father and I worked together was good old times. Great videos plz keep them coming.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God Bless. I hope to keep making videos as long as the jobs keep coming.

[@andrivif]

A trainer like a trainer should be, patient, guiding and not bullying the trainee.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@jamesrice4072]

every trainer should be like this. Don't talk to much and only when necessary. Too many talk to much and confuse the student. Trainers, take note.

[@brianpersons8007]

Ron your a very good Teacher keep up the awesome job .brian p from Glen Ellen calif 35yrs retired big rig driver god bless you .🙏🙏☝

[@48motorsportsstockcarracin20]

I would have added a couple 4x6 blocks under the front of the trailer before putting your arms and hands under it to chain it up ! Never know when it might just sink and crush your arm! Pretty cool video .. I drove tow trucks when I was younger . Lot of good days

[@RonPratt]

Yes, I should have placed something under the front...you are correct. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@transplant5449]

great videos ron, i love to learn something new everyday and watching you and your crew is kool, you see these trucks on the road but never get to see them at work, thanks for sharing

[@RonPratt]

I'm glad you enjoy. Thanks for watching. God bless.

[@vickersvc]

I just wanna say Ron that i think your biggest asset that you have are the good people you have on your team.

[@CharlieParker1959]

Nice one Ron Talon is coming on well and he is never afraid to have a go it shows his confidence growing with the Rotator......

[@RonPratt]

Yes, he is doing quite well. Thank you and God Bless.

[@danieljackiewendel347]

great job Talon you have a great trainer

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God Bless.

[@buenadan0001]

Hello, I just finished my first week of CDL school, refreshing and interesting to find some tow/rescue action on youtube....these videos are somewhat therapeutic for me considering all the possible things going through my head that can go wrong with equipment and driver error. Knowing that folks like you will eventually be there to bail me out should things not always go according to plan out there on the open road has pretty much just made my day haha. Plus your equipment looks like a lot of fun. Be well out there.

[@RonPratt]

Good luck to you. And thank you. God bless.

[@lakesideranch]

Fantastic video sir !! Not only do you show the procedure, you explain why you choose it. Very patient instructor and very attentive student, I'm guessing he's your son. 2 thumbs up from here, watch all your videos, fascinating material and very entertaining, many thanks for taking the time to produce them !!

[@RonPratt]

You are very welcome and thank you for the kind words. The young man is my son-in-law and he has come along very well in the towing and recovery work. Thanks for watching and God bless

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Thank you Ron i dont know if i had ever seen this video before but it looks like when Talan was just starting out 👍

[@peterolsen2088]

Hey old timer, thank you for teaching the new generation with some manners. The kid had a good day, good start in a new job. He"ll remember you for the rest of his life. God Bless........

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for your kind words. Hope you enjoy my videos. God bless

[@joegood164]

man, that is a nice truck... you had me at remote operator control!

[@RonPratt]

Glad to have you. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@CRice-ln8lm]

Love it when the head guy shoves the student into the job so that he can get a feel for things. Watching is fine if they are never going to be put on the spot. Thanks!

[@TutorialPanda]

Watched a few of your videos, you are a really great trainer. Y'all are my guardian angels out here on the road. Stay safe brother and God Bless!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much. God bless.

[@georgesymons9843]

a good lesson and reminder to use bridging timbers under landing gears for storage trailers parked on soft ground. A lot of farmers around here even build support cribbing with timbers under the nose just in case.

[@RonPratt]

Yes, very important. Thank you and God bless

[@drakedean5750]

Ron Pratt when will you make your own merchandise store online

[@RonPratt]

We've actually been talking about setting one up.

[@RonPratt]

We've actually been talking about setting one up.

[@drakedean5750]

Ron Pratt oh ok let me know when you start setting one up Ron

[@ShainAndrews]

To say your equipment is nice is a serious understatement.

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@CDaisy-tp7hw]

Wow! That's a beautiful rig you've got there.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much.

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

A big wrecker needs someone like Ron to make it perform to its full potential. The right tool in the right hands.

[@rustysmith3565]

That's one hell of a truck.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you.

[@Hawkeye6936]

Awesome training Ron ! Talon is doing great.

[@89nissancrawler]

Love your videos, laid up with a bad ankle and binge watching them. It's nice seeing calm professionalism. One small critique on this one, there may be something I'm not realizing, but it would seem a good idea to get a little cribbing under the trailer while you're reaching under, in case it sank more. I got out from under a vehicle falling down just in time, it touched the back of my shirt on the way down. It was a freak thing, even had jackstands under it. My warning was them sliding on the concrete. That made me a little more cautious about getting under things.

[@danlabelle6210]

Nice to see you training some body the right way and to be safe

[@maryellis266]

Thank you and your crew. I have learned so much. I will be watching my driving habits from now on. Stay safe 🙏

[@markfryer9880]

That trailer looked like it was a former moving van to me, because the colours and graphics are those used by Allied Pickfords movers here in Melbourne, Australia.

[@RonPratt]

I believe that it was a retired Allied Moving van trailer.

[@dougbamps9853]

My 1st post on one of ur vids,I commented on the way you talked with respect to ur employees ,not knowing Talon was ur son. That being said, enough fathers talk hard to their sons,no love,just criticize,and their sons,not all,fail !Another great Video, 2 thumbs up !!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much for the kind words. God bless.

[@dennismckown8810]

i was in Kentucky once, delivering 44,000 lbs of beer, missed my turn. my bad habit was to go through residential area to get around to the main road, but this time i ended up in a col-de-sac. it had rained for 3 days, and i didn't know how to get out, so i got my truck around the landscape in the middle of the col-de-sac, and pulled my trailer over the top, well the trailer tires sunk in the mud up to the bottom of the trailer. 2 big rig wreckers showed up, plus the police and 1 bobcat dozer to clean up the mud after. 1 wrecker had control of the trailer, in the back, and the driver of the 2nd wrecker, talked me through, getting the trailer around the col-de-sac. never again did i go through a residential area to get turned around.

[@RonPratt]

We all make mistakes. Heaven knows I have and will again. That's part of the reason I try not to judge the people that I am called to help. Thanks and God bless.

[@davidtyndall8880]

We had two storage semi trailers placed on my son-in-lay's land and the driver brought old disc harrow blades to put under the landing gear. (South Georgia sand)

[@tophauler8626]

ron is this guy ur son or just one of ur best employees who is willing to learn as much as he can from a veteran operator

[@RonPratt]

Talon is my son-in-law. He's married to my daughter

[@odc43054]

You're a very patient and knowledgable operator and instructor.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you. I try. Hope you enjoy my videos. God bless.

[@Kickinpony66]

This can happen in asphalt lots as well. Great video Ron!

[@RonPratt]

Yes it can. Thanks for watching. God Bless

[@gorillaau]

Kickinpony.66 That can happen with motorbikes in hot weather. The kick stand sinks into the softened asphalt. Same cure for the same cause to the same problem.

[@Kickinpony66]

Yep!

[@nonyabizzness9870]

Same thing happened to me when I tried to haul Rosie O'Donnell away.

[@randyrudder2451]

Sir nice training Talon with the exception that should have put blocks under the front of Trailer for safety just in case with water coming up around the dolly that it might just all of a sudden it just drops. Just an FYI would hate to see either one of you to get hurt sir. We all would love to see more of your videos and sure they help some of the new drivers learn from it. I like your patience in training Talon I have trained more than I care to remember. Keep up the good work.

[@ToniMattTony]

WoW, them is some skill you guys have! I would love to have done that type of work. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@RonPratt]

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy some of my other videos and subscribe to my channel. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@xawesomeben5844]

Hey Ron I'm going to be a tow truck operator when I'm older. I'm going to start up my own business.

[@RonPratt]

Good for you. Study hard. Especially math, geometry, and physics. They are used daily in the life of a towing and recovery specialist. Good luck and God Bless.

[@xawesomeben5844]

Ron Pratt thanks!

[@barbusie4764]

One of those trucks cost more than a three bedroom house.. depending on how you want to spec it out ( various options ) the entire rig could cost as high as $750.000.00.. And before you shell out that much money on rig like that you have got to KNOW what you're going to be doing with it.. one bad call can not only ruin you day but total out the rig and possibly get someone killed in the process...

[@jessebetruckin1870]

You can do anything, don't let anyone discourage you. Get a job doing this for someone else first, make sure it's what you want.

[@jshafer51]

Check out the old military 5 ton wreckers, like the M936. They are inexpensive and are more than capable.

[@photosbychristensen]

I like this you teaching you staff all the time.You let them do it .You would be a great tow truck instructor

[@RonPratt]

Thank you. I was fortunate enough to learn a lot by "doing" as well as trial and error. We have a great team at our business and I respect each of them for their gifts. Thanks for the positive feedback and for watching. God bless.

[@ptaszek1983]

It’s great that you are such a great teacher/person to Talon.

[@lukegiles2073]

I really do like your partner he's doing a fine job he must took after you he doing a great job with the trailer looks like he's been doing it for years

[@davideuton5361]

I think your daughter found a boy that Daddy approved of

[@kevinm6729]

Nice rig, helluva teacher. If the young guy pays attention he will definitely learn a thing or two.

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@AVR-hf1rl]

Sure do miss the tow truck days

[@TheCalgarydoug]

A geography lesson for Talon. Well done

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for watching and God bless

[@TomwithaDream]

Real nice job teaching the next generation. Very patient and effective. Thanks.

[@RonPratt]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@JoeHupp]

G'day Ron! Great videos, mate - wondering if you would be doing a series of videos on the Midwest Truck tow truck fleet??? I'd love to see profiles of each of your trucks and the specific roles they have

[@RonPratt]

I'm going to have to do that. Others have asked me to do the same thing....so I guess I better get a move on that. Thanks and God Bless.

[@RickMeisterification]

Ron Pratt, not only are you a master at your profession, you need to create a school for those who wish to be a good as you are. Generally, heavy recovery operators learn through trial and error, but your experience could eliminate much of that!

[@RonPratt]

I appreciate your confidence in me, but I know there are operators out there that are far more skilled than I. Perhaps someone can learn something useful from one of my videos. Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@MetaView7]

That's one long wrecker.

[@RonPratt]

Very.......395" wheel base and over 40' nose to tail. Takes a lot of space to turn it.

[@newjerseybill3521]

And backing with a "long" tractor and "short" trailer is not easy.

[@mrc1539]

Ron, we drop loaded trailers on old disc plates ( round side down ) . I think you could drop them in a plowed field and they wouldn't sink. Don't mean to take any work away from you but might save somebody some heartburn and $$$. Thanks for the video and stay safe.

[@RonPratt]

Not a problem. Good idea. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@damkayaker]

My two cents is you should have stuck a 4 X 4 lumber under the trailer while you were busy hooking the chains up in case the thing sank lower crushing your arms. It could have happened.

[@Mercmad]

I saw a trailer do this last month, but only one leg went into a forgotten culvert. The wheels on the opposite corner were about 3 feet off the ground . :-)

[@RonPratt]

I've had that situation too. To me, that is a more dangerous lift that one sank down flat.

[@randallvos]

I've seen a loaded milk tanker do the same thing when one leg found a hole from an old telephone pole. They pumped off what milk they could, then we took a large forklift and lifted it out and into the shop to replace the landing gear. Did I mention that this was middle of summer, and it sat there for a few weeks outside with what little milk that they couldn't pump off was left? Nasty........

[@tewiginton1s]

Nicely done, excellent explanation of the reasoning for using the keyhole plate vs. the adaptor in the comments. Stay safe out there.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much. I try to be as informative as possible. God Bless.

[@michellepowell1956]

Good Teacher, Good Student.

[@cat637d]

Very beautiful and well equipped tow machine! Scott City, not far from my home in Southern Illinois. Very nice country in that area!

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for the compliment. Come over and I'll give you a tour. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@VitoVeccia]

You hooked up the glad hands, good job. I've seen guys loose a lot of time fiddling around with caging bolts..... especially when the parking spring inside the chamber is broken, causing the caging bolt to cock sideways.

[@ScottandTera]

another nice video thanks Ron

[@RonPratt]

As always, thank you. God bless

[@vincehennigan3036]

His heart is beating a bit heavy ain't it ?

[@PreachermanPiper]

Talon is going to make a good driver, he was getting that backing up down.

[@billgroel4463]

Good patients with talon thank you for sharing stay safe god Bless 👍🇺🇸😎

[@63256325N]

That is a beautiful truck! Thanks for the video. You'd think the driver that dropped the trailer would know better than to set that the way he or she did. Just common sense to spread the load.

[@RonPratt]

I see a lot of odd things in my profession. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@richardmurphy9773]

I was wondering how you would get key lock on king pin without putting yourselves in danger , but that was edited out , I love your videos and am full of respect and admiration for the job you do

[@robertcollins200]

great training video Ron i'm a fellow operator, my specialty is light duty however i have assisted on alot of heavy wrecks and i pray for all of us to go home safe every night i have a page called Stand with us its all about the Slow down or move over law in Arizona Phoenix area please take a look just trying to make it more aware to the passing traffic

[@freethinkingamerican80]

Ron you seem to be an excellent mentor, very patient, I like that. I take it you are indeed training this guy?

[@RonPratt]

Yes, I am training him. He is doing very well. It just takes time to build confidence in this profession since there is so much to learn/know. Hope you enjoy my videos. Thanks and God bless.

[@RandalLovelace]

I know I'm really late with this comment... Talon is going to be a great operator, he will be operating his 'own' rotator' one day.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and I know he smiled at that comment. He wants MINE!!! LOL God bless

[@RandalLovelace]

Ron Pratt That would mean you would need a bigger more awesome rotator...

[@kerrybuchanan5560]

love watching this im in Australia my dad was a truckie

[@AustinSlacker]

Nice. You took a new school wheel lift boom, and turned it into an old school sling lift. :-D

[@RonPratt]

Yep. Been doing that for several years now. Believe it or not, they actually make a super heavy duty sling lift for this truck.....I don't have one, but they make it.

[@muddpuppie226]

Great videos man. Very professional.

[@Quadflash]

Pretty smooth rigging, Ron. Your kingpin adapter plate saved a lot of time and hassles. I'm gonna try fabbing something like that for some of the odd-shaped loads that we lift.

[@RonPratt]

If you want something like this there are several places to get them so that you wouldn't have to fabricate them. This is called a kingpin Keyhole adapter. Miller Industries has them as well as A.W.Direct and Zip's. But this may not be exactly what you are looking for.

[@gregg4164]

What an awesome rig.

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@hhhhh-bz5ue]

heavy recovery guys are some hard working dudes.

[@RonPratt]

It can be a very phyically and sometimes emotionally demanding job. Hope you enjoy my videos. Thanks for watching. God bless.

[@hhhhh-bz5ue]

Ron Pratt your videos are excellent. thanks for sharing!

[@RonPratt]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching. God bless.

[@blackbirdpie217]

You guys are brave sticking your heads under that thing with that soft ground under the jacks..

[@joestout6088]

Love the video. Quick unrelated question which mint flavor do you like better? My favorite is the wintermint.

[@williamwhitney5442]

Great video Love your truck!👌🏻

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@daniellibich1376]

As the importance to use timbers to build a pad under the landing gear on trailers after a towing company had to bring in a rotator to make a sling near the nose of the trailer after it sank into soft ground. What if the tow truck couldn't get near the trailer after it also sank into the soft ground before having it towed to solid ground.

[@DENIEL381]

WHAT A AMAZING TOW TRUCK......

[@blanginit]

had this kind of thing happen to me in a walmart parking lot, i was able to ram my truck frame under it and get it on solid ground then hook back up to it.

[@kens.3729]

Very Interesting Recovery on this Trailer Nose Dive.

[@susanoliverbates]

Enjoy your video,may i ask,when the Rotator Wrecker goes out is there a set fee for it once it leaves your shop?thank you Guy.

[@markbradley5333]

What's it like Ron watching some one else driving your baby. talon getting the hang of the big girl lol

[@RonPratt]

It isn't easy handing over the reigns. I still love my job and especially working with this truck. This is just the natural progression of things. If I don't train him, I'll never get any time off...lol

[@sunrise451]

love your videos and how u shoot them u make things look so easy y

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@MattyMalvs9]

Gotta love some 2am rotator action before bed,even though you didnt rotate

[@MrJdcorp]

good job Ron that looks like one of our trailers Allied

[@RonPratt]

It was full of junk tires and yes, it looks like an Allied trailer, but the job was for our customer that owns the property. Thank you and God Bless.

[@MrJdcorp]

Ron Pratt sweet

[@waylonwolfe627]

great video it takes a special kind of person to run a wrecker from Paris Texas

[@RonPratt]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy the videos. God bless.

[@DaKayH]

I've seen that with Onions in it. Totally loaded and buckled the landing gear.

[@calfeggs]

That's a nice chain rack!

[@Ax89]

Nice truck!