20,000 LBS Truck Slides Off The Road...Did I Fail My Team?

So I got a call but I had to send my team without me.
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[@stonyfieldmotorsports]

A set of chains for the box truck would have made things go easier. Would be good to carry some in the future to make all vehicles in the recovery more useful, even the stuck vehicle if its operable. Well done guys... Carter, quit playing pocket pool on ice and keep them hands free. You went down like a penguin 🤣

[@M.TTT.]

They don't believe in chains

[@schotz4U]

Wisconsin winters have taught me to carry a bucket of wood ash for traction, works every time!

[@rickferrier3496]

I'm glad to see that you got some wheel chocks now if you run a chain from the hole in the front of the chock up to the bumper it will double the staying power for winching.

[@TheBadbambino]

My favorite man !!!! I really enjoy the camera work you're doing Jonah !!! Peanut and Ed Probably out at the gold mine Thanks for watching !!!!!

[@detroitdiy]

I think you got the title to this video wrong, should have been "My Crew Is Amazing" Jefe is a leader, thought things through and knew when to stop. Brought back the proper stuff and got it done. I think Lizzy is capable of the same thing. Great video guy's and gal.

[@fvike]

Great job on the last recovery, but I think it might have gone easier if you came back in the evening and had a crust on that snow. That sun was making a mirror out of it!

[@gazzafloss]

When has a thing called "work" ever been so much fun? Great to watch you guys "at work".

[@fawkyooo7377]

One thing to note about those kind of Wheel chocks you need to drive the vehicle onto the pad to lock them into position. Kicking them at the front of the tire does nothing for them.

[@toddbircher6725]

Nice job to everyone. ..I might chim in on a thought for larger trucks worked evertime for me with openings in the wheel. I made up 2 short chains with 2 hooks each one for both sides. Hook one end in the hole then run the chain over the tire and hook the other end in the same opening. Don't run it through the one with the valve stem. Used to deliver feed. It works great even on my semi. Keep the material comming I enjoy them greatly.

[@gregparrott]

This is a great channel, one I've watched for a couple years. Despite all the expertise, two items have long been troubling...1) Lack of eye protection in the shop. 2) No chains for snow/ice. This recovery provides another example of #2. Even with winch extensions, in the time it would take to winch over 100 feet, chains would be on, and the job done. For really short patches, the chains could just be draped on the ground (like MaxTracks). With chains, you'd also be ready to pull far further than winching permits. PLUS, you'd reduce risky events like Hefe's dicey 360 from occurring. The costly alternative here was to take multiple days, trips, and vehicles to achieve the recovery.

[@danielbarden8664]

I may have grabbed a couple 50lb Bags of Salt to melt a path up that Ice covered Hill. Ice Melt - northeners like to throw a few bags in their Pick-ups for weight & occasionally for traction. I think that job would have been much less scary with Ice Melt. Very Happy to see Y'all Get It Done Safely! Excellent Job!

[@CrinosAD]

Nice recoveries, just a tip from Norway where we are used to icy roads... snow chains! Get some custom snow chains for the Banana and Morrvair, I bet that the Morrvair could have done the job alone with the traction studded chains would have given it.

[@ericrosolack4561]

You guys did a great job! I'm the kind of person who is always trying to think of ways to improve things no matter how well it's already going. It seems like there could be some sort of chaulk system that moves forward with the big truck as it gets pulled up the hill. Or get some tire chains for the big truck - the cost of chains is nothing compared to what a disaster could have cost. That way if anything happens - a winch or winchline breaks, or the banana slides off it's chaulks, etc, the big truck with Rhett inside doesn't go back out of control off the edge possibly pulling Lizzy off too. Also, if you look at the banana's chocks, they are designed so you drive ON TOP of the flat part, to set the chock down into the ice AND so the tire is up against the highest part of the chock. If you just kick the chock toward the tire, it's not going to be nearly as secure, and you have A LOT at stake here, so it matters.

[@jilliansadventures4679]

Veyo pies are awesome! I took a detour home this week to pick up a Strawberry Rhubarb pie! 😋

[@martinfrog768]

Great Job ... One thing that I learned about steep hills and Ice is to carry two sand bags filled with masonry sand ... When you spread some out over the icy areas it makes the hill safer to walk and gives that big heavy truck traction which would have made it easy for the recovery team ... Thanks for Sharing!

[@jorgegarcia2275]

The QUEEN of Matt's off Road Recovery " LIZZY " !

[@backpackingbushcraft6391]

Love watching your videos. As a former propane delivery driver in snow country I really think a set of chains for both the big truck and the Morvair was all that was needed.

[@Marty54GMC]

Chains on the truck and they wouldn't needed to call anyone. Used to drive for a plumbing supply company. Chain up the rear and one of the fronts for steering. Better to chain up before getting into trouble.

[@DoctorHayduke]

Yep. Chains for all vehicles that expect to confront ice and slopes.

[@MrBowser2012]

I was thinking the same thing. That box truck had no business on that road without having a set of chains.

[@akdoug6437]

Came here to say the same thing. Chains on that box van and it would have likely drove out. Definitely would have with a tug with the Moorvair. This winter should have taught MOOR to have a tote with gloves and shoe chains in their rigs for employee safety as well.

[@elvis4182]

I'm guessing if this were so to happen the video would be less dramatic, just a guess...

[@dustinpurden7693]

All the snow jobs and no snow chains. Chains front and back on the recovery rigs would make such a huge difference.

[@gerhardstrydom5249]

Matt stays warm by thinking warm-weather-thoughts😏

[@ryanvegas777]

Your team needed this. Dad has to leave the nest a time or two for them to experience their own situations and fail a time or two before getting it right. They can’t learn without failing.

[@Michael-ou6ot]

Amen to that!

[@hotflashfoto]

This is a testament to how well Matt treats, respects, and trains his employees. Great jobs all around!

[@uruzzo]

I watch all of the recovery shows and I can honestly say that Matt does have the very best entertaining show of them all. Everyone on this program is likable, happy and fun to watch..

[@jamespastore3597]

Matt should always carry V grip tire chains for all four tires for snow recoveries.

[@fredmartine674]

I should've tried one of the Veyo pies when I traveled multiple times through there while working out near Ely, Nevada. I traveled from near Page, AZ and stayed in Ely for a week or two before going back again. That was an awesome recovery video..

[@DrAabed-vm6wx]

Try tire snow chains for those missions It really saves time, effort and fuel, as well as more safety

[@Dreamer3K]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the radio use. fooking love how you used the radios.

[@timothyearp631]

I believe tire chains on the box truck would have been a game changer, a tree railer on either side of the drive axle and tighten the cams to the point you think the tires will pop if you go much tighter.

[@tbyrd2046]

Tire chains and you could have drove that truck right up that hill.

[@andreasbronwaller567]

with snow chains on the truck and on the tow jeep it would go as well as possible.. can become part of the equipment for future jobs. but good job ev 👍👍👍💪💪❤️❤️🇸🇪 loves from sweden

[@MikeBaxterABC]

1:31 ... You all are so wholesome with wholesome road snacks!! :) ... My brother and I leave early morning for similar work the odd time .. and wee have like pain pills, weed, vodka, and peperoni. :) Oh! ... and since we are in Canada, I love Lizzy's choice of Canadian Maple Syrup Doughnought! :)

[@abedanielspictures]

Jonah! Best new charachter on the channel.

[@travistravis6550]

If I may make a suggestion; go to your local cabinetmaker and get a bag or 2 of planer dust, preferably from hardwood. And when your slipping on ice like that, sprinkle a little on and in front of the tire. you will be amazed at how grippy it becomes. I've had a small bag in my vehicles for 40 years and it's gotten my but out of pinch many times.

[@kurtwolslagel3943]

"You have to be pretty healthy to eat this bad". LOL -my new favorite quote and I'm going to use it next time people comment about my road trip junk food..

[@georgeorwell3176]

Jefe was so relieved he forgot where he was and himself giving lizard that very high five Huck yeah jefe Huck yeah 😅🤣🤣🤣

[@ericgorder1]

Maybe put some tire chains on the truck's bald tires? It looks dangerous to pull that heavy dead weight on slick ice! Thanks for the video!

[@duglife86]

Just an idea for the future. Keep a set of truck chains handy for situations like this. Having that box truck chained up would have given enough traction to pull it out day 1.

[@davebenson1504]

Awesome work Jefe, Lizzy and Rhett 🙂

[@paulhall170]

Great team effort. A good assessment of what was needed after the first attempt, and a successful deployment of skills and equipment won the day. Chains would probably be a good addition to the Morrvair kit, though..

[@hakon81]

If they had put chains on the trucks drive-wheels, it would be out of there in no time. If the driver of the truck had put chains on in the first place, he wouldn't end up in that position. :)

[@xvta52]

Valeu Team. Very good team. You are the best. Elson-Brasil.

[@cardiohirvi3838]

Pretty regular problem with the box truck here in Finland.. Been in such a situation my self once, started sliding down the hill backwards on ice and had a proper brown pants moment. Amazing ingenuity with the rigging etc but sorry to say that all you would've needed to do was to grit the hill good and drive it out 😅

[@patricksmith3556]

I love Lizzy's weather forecast for the wrecker games... "probably going to be hot and sunny, cold and rainy, maybe snowy, but probably windy." Yup.. Like Matt said. bring a jacket and an umbrella,,,,

[@JohnFL]

Good MORRning everyone!

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

You guys did it. By not giving up and that’s what I love about this channel nobody ever gives up!! but I can’t stress studded tires, enough people all over Montana’s been using him as long as automobiles have been being manufactured. Also, in South Dakota, North Dakota, in northern Idaho. “You can take my wife, but you can’t take my studded tires!” Lol I saw that on a bumper sticker the guy was from Bonners ferry, Idaho, just this side of the Canadian Border.

[@avidviewer1]

That one had me holding my breath! Awesome!

[@rogermontee8264]

Great recovery Lizzy,Jefe and Rhett.Thanks for sharing.👍👍👍👍☺️☺️☺️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@agnideva8227]

That was an exciting recovery, and I'm glad they didn't call themselves the "B team" this time around!

[@provousa2253]

When our workers say ... Hey ,"We did it without you" That make a really respectable Boss really happy meaning we have taught you young folks well. 💯

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

Tough pull up that incline! Feel sorry for Carter he bruises easy lol. Lizzy is so cute and funny! Yep i was scared for everyone on this job site! lol

[@cflwhat]

Jefe staying calm, cool, and collected. Rhett with the knowledge bomb.

[@tt600pch]

It is entertaining content. It was a good recovery since nothing went over the bank. Only 1 hand in a pocket at a time. As a man that lives on a hill like that, the winter brings challenges. Sand, dirt or stove ashes on the ice and tire chains. The UPS truck even chains up when the ice arrives. Self reliance is all I have.

[@TheLOLSquad]

Please never change your video editing style. It’s perfect every single time.

[@brianblank9921]

Whew! Tension filled recovery on that roofing truck!

[@TheycallmeDebris]

You have taught them well. They are very confident and professional. Great team raised by a great man. Hats off to you Matt. You deserve a little vacation time. Even if it is rescuing more vehicles.

[@joelcatlin2464]

I'll share some advice for icy jobs(as long as you're allowed to salt) Using animal feed salt on glare ice is basically instant traction. I've grown up on a small farm in upstate NY on a hillside. It only takes a small amount of feed salt thrown down to get traction. They probably could have driven that truck up by itself using around 30-40lbs of fine salt! It looked to be around 300ft and it doesn't take much salt when spread correctly!

[@iffykidmn8170]

Only works in some situations but not all situations! salt melts ice and creates water on top of the ice which is not good for traction.

[@kevinbogart9737]

@@iffykidmn8170i don't know @ feed but I've used salt/deicer many years on my TWO wheel drive on half mile steep driveway with curves, always worked, except in mud. Yes, "They probably could have driven that truck up by itself using around 30-40lbs of fine salt! It looked to be around 300ft and it doesn't take much salt when spread correctly!"

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@kevinbogart9737 I/we will typically spread around 100 semi loads of road salt over the typical Mn winter been doing so for the last 25yrs, guessing we need to start trying fine salt instead. thanks for the tip.

[@tomad4051]

I simply LOVE the WINDSHIELD video time. Do you get paid some sort of travel time? How does ‘travel time pay’ work out?? Yes, ‘sketchy’ and ‘steep’ don’t come close to the ‘possible worst case’. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@davidhedgman993]

Well dome to the Morr team. Matt will be very proud to know he can send you guys out on a recovery and he won't need to worry

[@rickgruber5060]

Good morning MORR crew!!!!!

[@refsa01]

Best recovery ever without Matt , great job Lizzy and Boss plus crew...I never doubt it because you always make it happen 🤠👍

[@spacebunz]

Wahoo VICTORY! Had me on the edge of my seat.

[@natehewett8249]

MY elbow hurts now... I reached the age where I stop laughing at people fall and start empathizing immediately. Cool video and solid choice for going back with better/safer conditions!

[@elainemiller6765]

Oh man! I was on the edge of my seat on the box truck recovery! You all did a great job.

[@travelteam89]

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

[@garychaiken808]

Ouch 🤕. I hate the ice. It only belongs in my drink 🍹Lizzy got her exercise. Victory woohoo. 😊 good job.

[@TheSouthernLady777]

Love the ingenuity involved.

[@Keinandrew3]

Great show guys. Like the new camera men doing a great job

[@lonhoschar1943]

I never had any doubt!! You guys are awesome. Matt did a good job teaching you all how to do recoveries... and you all did a good job learning!!! GREAT WORK!!!

[@chipmiller9074]

Did Lizzy forget to check the equipment inventory gloves and hats on that for cold weather conditions? Keep Lizzie's golden hands warm! Them hands are made for welding LOL!!

[@bruceleealmighty]

Lizzy has an attitude that every guy wishes for. "Ah, they're pretty clear. (ref: borrowed sunglasses" )We made a decision [Meaning Matt made a decision, which is totally his prerogative]. "We did it, without the boss here. . . . I'm sweatin." Matt, we did it without you. Words that a good leader looks for in a crew.

[@wiringwyoming4492]

This is EXACTLY what great training and Professionalism looks like. Absolutely Awesome job Team.

[@donothingMTIAMG]

Underestimated the work. Unnecessary risk. Ok.

[@thomaskonigsthaljr9492]

It would be cool to put a gimbal ( on the dash ?) inside the Morvair to show just how steep it is at some of their recoveries.

[@veto8792]

Great job by the crew. Such a huge comfort to know that when the boss is away, the team can handle anything that comes up.

[@skyepilotte11]

Great job Lizzy,Jefferson and Rhett...pretty slick steep grade...well done.

[@samellis4054]

Gotta love how determined the team is!! Also can't really blame you or the team because I feel yall didn't have eyes on it tell you got there so its not really a failure

[@devanwinterton19]

With 20 years driving a semi in situations identical to this, tire chains would ideal for both vehicles. In fact I believe that if the big truck had tire chains on it could have driven itself out of there.

[@kevinbogart9737]

YES and - chains, good but salt/de-icer would have done the trick, i use it all the time, always have some with. And strap- on foot cleats are essential also. Unnecessary second trip!

[@jimhavoc]

17:05 That young man will bounce back and have a story to tell. At my age I'd be out of commission for a week or more.

[@haroldwdorman9644]

Jefe u did an outstanding job of getting that box truck up that Steep slippery hill 👍💪

[@jessejames1395]

Chains for the box truck for the win

[@mrwilson7617]

Get some pool chemical buckets and fill with sand. They got screw on lids and handles. Also good for adding ballast.

[@bluesmanDon]

Used to do a lot of work in the bush in the winter. Tire chains for the trucks and crampons for your boots will save on your equipment and your body.

[@masonurycki5456]

You all have such great attitudes! I am trying to learn from you all and just love life and be happy!

[@philneufeld2279]

You REALLY need some tire chains!!

[@volvo09]

The morrvair would be a beast with 4 chains. My driveway is like that, only way I can plow it is with tire chains.

[@mutt2jeff]

Some tire chains on the morvair would have made that recovery a snap.

[@jdau2b]

As sketchy as that was for Brett …I was thinking I would have had someone with a chock ready at the back tires to “chock and run “ sort of speak….as opposed to the chuck and run that I do with my tools at the end of the day 😅 But again y’all got ‘em out

[@Z-Bart]

Great job crew! Enjoy your victory pie.

[@markreetz1001]

Great recovery. I thought Jefe and Lizzie made a great team. They brought the equipment they needed and got to work! Hope Carter's arm is okay. It looked really swollen when he showed it.

[@clarkburns9767]

If it hasn’t been said, it’s worth saying again, roll onto that style of chock. Don’t kick ‘em in.

[@ruger8412]

Next time bring a couple buckets of pea gravel or bags of kitty litter & spread it on the road. Go when it has the most sun hitting it also always have wheel chalks on the Rescue Riggs. Get some for the new wrecker too. Great job guys fun to watch as always! Hope he didn't hurt himself falling & gets better soon if he did!

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Amazing! Keep those Recovery’s coming 🤩🙌

[@JustinTime-fr8fo]

I always have a jack, a shovel, tire-chains and a bag of gravel in my car in winter because I drive a lot of stupid places where my car isn't meant to go. Doesn't mean I never get stuck but ifn I do I usually get myself unstuck with a bit of brainaring and some elbow grease.

[@phatgringo2.0]

Rhett handled that fall like a champ. Your father is proud I'm sure!

[@slashv2]

It was young Carter that fell tho.

[@kragfearghal]

Great job all, nice use of your combined experiance's with Matt, ,whom missed his Victory Pie!!!

[@Rutherfordwoodworking]

I love the frame stretcher you have on the morvair. Lol

[@786esteban]

I love this video. It is very nice to see how Lizzy is progressing in her security and skills on off-road rescues.

[@zroverz]

The MORR Team shines. WooHoo

[@terrycheek4097]

I cannot see you or your team failing a customer or each other. Those jobs involve adjusting on the fly and ya'll do a great job of it.

[@charlesmetherd9136]

For the box truck all you needed to do was get a set of tire chains for it.

[@donwilliams3626]

Matt if only you had a big rig, super duty, off-road vehicle you could do this type recovery with one vehicle instead of four. Thanks for sharing.

[@iffykidmn8170]

As long as it comes with tire chains or a really long winch line.

[@rebeccabowers988]

Great teamwork by everyone. Sounds like the boss owes everyone a victory dinner!

[@stephend.mixell2042]

👍👍👍👍👍✊✊Nice job team minis Matt. That's how you do it. Cool guys and the marvelous Lizzy.😊🙂😊

[@reddog543211]

Amazing job you guys !!....you've been trained well !!.... the first day I think Matt would have backed up farther (10 feet) and made that rope use its energy....just my thoughts....great all around video....shots and editing great !!

[@tyler1211]

One of the BEST videos in a long time. You got back to the basics with rescues and that’s what’s missing. Day to day stuff is stale.