Mike, the Tator, & the Trailer

[@susanowens6393]

A great training job Mike . Ron you are the best teacher.

[@irishhandyman2009]

Nothing like seat of the pants experience. Learning by doing is the best. Having Mike do it with your pointers will go a long way. Slow and steady is the best. Great job guys!

[@shawnstunkel]

Mike did a good job. I miss being around wreckers. Makes me think of my grandfather (he was a wrecker operator until he developed cancer and died in 2001). I spent a lot of time with him in his wrecker. Thanks for showing videos of what you guys do. If I ever make it your way I'll make it a point to stop in and say hello.

[@billduckworth6760]

Wonderful teaching example, Ron. This is how teachers should teach. Your patience is commendable.

[@jbarvideo12]

Great training Ron. Lots of patience and your explaining how to think of alternatives to get the job done Safely. God Bless.

[@tombarker3608]

Glad to see you pass on you knowledge to others. You are the kind of teacher I like.

[@RonPratt]

If we don't pass along the knowledge it will fade away. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@iamReddington]

It feels like such a special treat getting to watch Mike train. I'm happy his career is advancing.

[@mrmadmike427]

Ron the Perfect trainer.... All Trainers need to be like you , and the world will be a much better and calmer place … These type of videos could be 5 hours + long and I will watch in its entirety … Thanks Ron and God bless

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated, especially today. God bless.

[@mrmadmike427]

Ron Pratt forever and always Ron stay Blessed !!!!!

[@65Adventures]

Good job Mike, nice to see you on the controls.

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@13bgunbunny42]

There are good instructors and then there are great instructors. The difference is that the great ones are always patient, giving words of encouragement and never gets excited to the point of raising his/her voice. Ron, I classify you as one of the greatest. Your demeanor throughout the entire video was calm and always encouraging. You also have a great abundance of patience. God bless. :-)

[@dorothyford6616]

Thank you 13B gun bunny for an honorable and truthful statement. Very well said.

[@imdizzy2801]

"Gimmi 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around". You are one great teacher. Good luck Mike.

[@_bobjohnson1157]

Maybe the longer videos are a little more work, but it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed. Thanks for both your safe, hard work and for sharing these videos Ron and crew

[@susanhudson8243]

,Mike did such a good job. I would have been so nervous. I learn so much from all your videos. Not that I would use it, but I sure break my neck now checking out tow trucks when I see them. I consider it a real treat if I happen to end up sitting next to one at a traffic light. I get to see all the gizmos you've talked about. 🙂

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

Mike did a fantastic job keep it going an one day you’ll have a fine rotator operator. Ron you have the patience of a saint and the calmness of a monk. Keep safe my friend

[@josedejesus6185]

Great job Mike and Ron! With a trainer like Ron, you will be a great and safe rotator operator! Ron, my hat of to you for patience,understanding and leadership! You did not raised your voice, not even once! On the job training surpass any classroom, any day! God bless!

[@darrenlane9072]

Awesome video as always Ron, your patience is outstanding as you let Mike do the work as the operator an offering advise to him as he is training an learning the controls of the rotator I'm certain under yours an Talons guidance he will be a great operator an asset to the company. Keep up the good work Ron an stay safe an God bless

[@nerdgarage]

@ around 5 mins in, I love how you dont just "you should probably pull nose in", but instead go through the whole how and why thinking analysis with him to help train not just his decisions, but the whole thought process, which makes it easier for him to adjust to similar but different situations in the future. This is one reason I love your videos, you dont just do your thing, you explain it as you do it.

[@juliestevens6931]

Exactly - not just teaching what to do, but HOW to think about what to do. Small but critical differentiation. Knowing HOW to think teaches you to think outside the box. Look at what needs to be done, how many different ways the job can be done, what do you have available to do the job, how can you use what you have to do what needs to be done. That thought process works AMAZING well in any situation.

[@Hairpie69720]

I like how talon is watching and just letting you do the training but he is also asking questions

[@jerrypin6740]

Ron thank you all for sharing with us I really enjoy watch you videos GOD bless everyone

[@richardc9422]

Great job Mike it will not take long you will be doing a great job you have a very good teacher he is the best great job Ron look forward to seeing video's with Mike you all stay safe God Bless

[@sbill474]

Good job Mike! Good job Ron patience is key for learning and teaching!

[@sylviass8295]

Good job Mike! Ron, as usual, you show how patience and letting the guys actually do the work is key.

[@robertbowling8393]

An informative video! As a former flatbed operator, I hauled 'piggy-back' several times .... What we would've given for a rotator in those days for safe loading/role-playing!! LOL!!! You're a good instructor. Again, another great video.... Thank you for it, and God's Blessings.

[@888johnmac]

yeah, using a rotator looks a hell of a lot easier / quicker / safer than using a loading ramp

[@davidgriffith618]

I was taught the gears, first with 3 shifts then 4. I love listening to the REMS. The engine tells me when it is ready to move up a notch. I can follow you to 6, after that you lose me. My kids loved the VW Bug. I could run up the rubber band and GO from stop. Beating the folks who teased us drivers being too slow on the take off. Oh, yes, safely, too.

[@CavemanZW]

Well Done Mike. A good safe move. Almost perfect. Never focus on speed but always on Safety and as near to perfect as you can get it. Great to see Mike at the controls. Ron you are god blessed with patience and the manner and gentle voice of a great trainer/teacher. Thanks for the excellent vids Ron. May the lord keep you and yours blessed and safe.

[@petraone5893]

Oh,man,I feel for Mike here. Being in training with your diect boss can be very intimidating especially if he/she is an owner. However, Ron seems to be a very competent trainer/boss/leader to those in his employ. I like how he keeps his emotions in check doesn't make them feel stupid and uses positive re-enforcement.

[@toddbehrends1373]

Thank you Ron for this "educational" video. Thanks to Mike for the job well done on his first try at this. You have a conscious employee who will do well in the future. God bless your patience and training of all your employees. I think you have a great company to work for.

[@jamesdearman814]

very good rotator instructor Mr. Pratt is. Patient and explains well - good job!

[@rayremaker9025]

Great to see Mike moving up the ladder.

[@mylvan]

Big respect to Mike for handling the tator! I really like the long videos. Keep up the good work guys.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

I love how patient you are with Mike. God bless

[@IICLUII]

@ Ron Pratt Sorry for the length. I've been watching your videos now for about 3 or a little over 3 years. I remember either the first or second video I ever watched, I saw Mike and I commented on how he didn't really seem to know what he was doing. I remember you responding that he was new to the trade and that you saw potential in him. You were definitely right. I've watched both Mike and Talon grow and become more knowledgeable. I think Mike did an excellent job here and yes he may have been a little nervous but who wouldn't? He was definitely more calm than I would've been. So in summary, great job to Mike and I hope to see him on the controls more often soon. Last but not least, I love how Talon managed to sneak over there and get some impromptu training of his own. Lol

[@SaposJoint]

You're a good teacher, Ron. Excellent, low-key, and concise.

[@ianallen2]

I just had to laugh when Ron said " just, Dont hit my truck, Please". I dont think Mike had dared to hit it. lol. It's hard playing the rookie when you know everything from strapping to lifting / lowering. Mike seems to be coming along nicely.

[@outbackcountry512]

Way to go Ron ! This is how I got my Hands on Training , with a Senior Certified Operator , Trained on Boom and Cable Boom and on Tandem and Tridem , Don't get nervous Mike we all started out the same way , with practice you be shifting without the clutch as Ron said you can speed shift just tuning into the sound if the Engine , The RPMs will tune right in . Driver training on bigger trucks and Training on Booms cause basically a Rotator is a Cable Boom , my Certification came with lots of practice and guidence . Just Remember Mike work at your own pace and take all the practice and guidence you can get , and pay attention to a great teacher willing to give the chance to improve your skills . Great job to both you !

[@cindykeller9668]

Very very very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing and thank you to Mike as well for allowing he lesson to be shared

[@travisgoff99]

Ron, like how you let Mike make changes the decisions on this job! God bless you, your family and your staff.

[@matty2helpfull]

Ron your a very good teacher and mike did a very good job running the tator good job everyone and stay safe and god bless

[@Ethanehrig]

Hello ladies and gentleman as always thank you for watching I love that intro line

[@carolfrazer8067]

Great job Mike. Ron, for a first time running the rotator, Mike did very well. While moving the flat bed there was absolutely no swing or extra movement proving he was level on the whole rotation. You've got a great team! Keep up the great work and service that you provide to your customers.

[@samanthaatkinson7202]

Awesome job done by Mike. Great video as always Ron. God Bless all of you!!!!!!!!

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Awesome job mike . Don’t rush anything at all you’ll come good my friend, shoot Rome weren’t built in a day . I got faith in you . 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BannerTrucking2]

Good job Mike! You'll be good at it in no time with Ron's expert teaching. Y'all take care and god bless!

[@BRMBeeGeesR1]

You are correct, Ron. Better to learn by doing it better than by being told to do it. Really great the way you have patience and respect for your employees. You do a fabulous job as a teacher.

[@producerk8247]

Great teacher!! Mike is learning from the best.

[@ryanhutto7724]

I would like to see more training videos of mike. Awesome job mike. Brought back memories from when I learned how to drive and operate one.

[@dandunning119]

Ouch. Well Mike don't feel to bad we have all been in your position at a point in our career. Looked like he was nervous and shifting to fast. I had a bad habbit of trying to use the clutch when I shifted so my buddy tied my left foot to the kick panel on the left side so I couldn't use it. Mike is extremly lucky to have someone with patients like you Ron to teach him. This knowledge will last him a life time one of only a few things that don't ware out these days. Thank Ron and Mike. Stay safe God Bless.

[@Joshua79C]

think you meant to type "patience" when you wrote 'patients' (This reply will be deleted eventually)

[@tractorboy31]

What about at intersections you still need your left foot

[@genkatqltr737]

Worth every minute! I like seeing the fast forward at the end, makes it so much easier to see how the load was responding to each command. Perfect day for training, especially not being windy! Makes a good training video to teach newbies. Thanks Mike for letting us watch, God bless! 😃👍👏

[@mlpattersonfisher1901]

Excellent video all the way around. Great job, Mike! What an experience it must have been for you to run the rotator. Ron, I admire the way you pass your knowledge along. Lots of patience, explaining things as you go along, and as always, a good, safe move. Blessed Be.

[@iceman070290]

Good job Mike. Keep up the good work. You have an excellent trainer. Listen and learn from him and you'll do great.

[@markverloop8890]

Finished watching your video AND I didn't see a single POWER LINE ! ! ( PTL) you're a good person Ron & a very good instructor.🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@theresamorris3283]

Ron I'm a retired officer it been a long time since I see someone have patience It nice to watch such kindness Ron you are good at What you do God is alway be with you gby

[@Ddabig40mac]

Excellent training session. Lots of stuff to keep aware of at all times. It's good to see a newer hand at the controls. Great job, Mike!

[@pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513]

Good job Mike 👍. The camera probably didn't help lol. We're not born driving and operating a piece of equipment. Always have a willingness to learn.

[@benmac7315]

I think he outdid me at driving with the road ranger gearbox. No matter how many times I do it I always struggle.

[@blanchewhitehair5895]

Ben Mac..... practice makes perfect! You will eventually get the hang of it ☺️ Ben, just give yourself time and don't be to hard on not learning right away!!! Remember....Rome was not built in a day!!! Keep telling yourself that you can do it....relax and stay focused, you will be amazed at yourself and what you can accomplish!!!! God Bless You and ALL OF YOUR EFFORTS!!!!

[@mariofollowerofjesus8068]

Ron you are so patient Mike i wish you the best This is good training for you God Bless

[@chewiehobo]

The only way I would be a tow truck operator is if you train me you are amazing and you explain everything the way it should be for safe operation also love your videos

[@rogercarnathan307]

I never had watched a show like this before but I'm glad I'm watching it is very entertaining and you can learn so much about being a tow truck driver Ron you are the greatest thank you from Rodger carnathan from Alliance Ohio

[@Ronkosluk]

You have a good crew there Ron. Mike has the makings of being a great operator.

[@Shaneo74]

Just watched the video Ron. That was some great teaching mate. Nice calm, clear, and insightful information you were giving Mike. And a job well done to mike also.

[@dominicvitale9640]

Nice job. Wish all people that did training would take slow like this. Great job as alway .

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Learning from the best, Mike! You'll be a pro at that rotator in no time! God bless, guys!

[@jimsvideos7201]

Good on both of you for being patient with a new experience; I enjoy hearing about the thought process for something that seems simple in concept but is in fact a lot of little things going on at once.

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

Great patience and great instructor, good job Mike...as always Sir...prayers for safety for you and your crew.

[@gaminggrandpa24]

Good job Mike! Keep practicing you will get the shifting down. Thank you Mr Pratt for sharing.

[@zalmaflash]

"IFNYONTOO" 35:00 A real SE MO. word. Good job Mike.

[@dross24MA]

WOW! Did I ever learn a ton today! I often have your videos running "in the background" and do a rewind when I identify something I missed. This time I put everything else on 'hold' and watched it start to finish - twice. The part I probably appreciated most was the part where you gave over the reins - when you said he had to run it or he wouldn't learn. I encountered the same thing when I had to let my trainees take control of backing up and editing a huge data base for their companies...ya gotta let 'em try and fly ;^}

[@BlessedVeteranAdventures]

Woohoo! I know I was excited when all said n done. Awesome job Mike. Ron it's time for a vacation lol I know ya will get some calls for advice while on it. Lol God Bless Midwest Team & US watching. Have A Blessed Day

[@michaelhyde-parker6344]

great job Mike, you have the best instructor in the business. Give it 6 months & you'll be teaching others.

[@350zvince]

You're a good teacher Ron!

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job Mike on your First lift. Tour a good teacher Ron!

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Agreed, Mike did good but we all learn something new every day. Always learning things in life.

[@craigschofield64]

Good Morning Mr. Ron. Great video! You should be teaching managers from everywhere how to train people! Mike did awesome especially considering he had the pressure of everyone there watching and he knew his every move would be watched by thousands of KZbin peeps. I also think you were exceptionally cool considering the cost of the tator letting other people train on it and drive it, that must be tough trusting your baby to others. It speaks volumes about the character of Mike and Talon both, that you trust them with that kind of responsibility, because that kind of equipment things can get deadly in the blink of an eye if you mess up. Great Job Mike, and don't sweat the driving/shifting of the tator, trucks are like women they all a bit finnicky like to be caressed slightly differently. You could put a exact copy of the tator next to each other and both drive/shift completely different. I look forward to seeing more of the guys taking a bigger role in the business and giving you more time to enjoy life. None of us are getting any younger, I am going on 55 and can't believe the difference in the way I used to do things even 10 years ago, the older I get the faster my body ages😔

[@danachappell3861]

Fantastic job, Mike!!! I am so happy that you have Ron for a teacher/boss, as he's patient, kind, and gentle with you. Learning is the hardest thing, but even I learned something today. The job you do, along with Talon and Ron is a tough job. Working the "smaller" trucks is easier than the Tator. That beast has so many bells and whistles to help you do your job. I'm glad that the power lines don't go across your holding yard, as that would make it tougher to get things done. lol Keep up the great work, Ron, and may you and Mike have many more training sessions, so Mike can replace you in the near future some weekends. lol God bless and keep you all safe. P.S. Ron.. make sure you get your "fishing" license for those pesky swimming cars.. lol oh and look into a "hunting" license for those vehicles that are "lost" in the woods. Don't want you to get into trouble. hahahahahaha 😲😂😁😉💕🤭🐸

[@rayjones3212]

Those guys named "Raymond" are great workers! So are those named Mike, Talon, Ron, Dad........................." And to think I didn't really understand Geometry back in those High School days. Now it's all about Geometry & math and angles and......... Good job, Mike.

[@dorothyford6616]

AMEN ! I've learned more watching Ron's videos than I ever learned in school!!LOL

[@jameskoeppe7141]

Love your content. Keep up the great work. Best was to learn anything is on the job training. Books are just a part of learning.

[@Jeeper95]

great job mike!!! Ron amazing training! Didnt get mad or yell, just nice calm and let him figure stuff out rather than you just telling him do this and that. You are a great boss and a amazing teacher. Also keep the videos coming!!

[@truckerpastorlou115]

Mike is a good hard worker with a good attitude. Be Safe God Bless 😇

[@gailoursler2750]

Hang in there Mike the shifting is way different !! You can do it.. Thank you Ron for your patience!!

[@graywolfgaming3206]

Really like the longer videos it shows all the thought and why. Its not a choppy collective and doesn't leave you going now why did he do that. Thanks Ron .... Great job Mike!!!!!

[@JD-bv2ht]

Great job Mike. You got a good teacher..

[@andrewruble7706]

Great Video Ron. If I ever need training for a CDL I am coming to see you! You always do a great job working with your co workers. Another great example in this video. Thanks for sharing another day well done job! Cheers

[@MrMitchB]

Wow Mike good job. Talk about anxiety OMG OMG OMG it brought back memories from my youth learning to operate heavy equipment. You get the dry lips and mouth. Strangers watching making you nervous, I was feeling your pain Mike. At least it was a beautiful day with no wind , no rain and no power lines. Thanks for allowing me to re-live that. I think. lol Kudos to you Ron excellent instruction.

[@michaelalbanese3784]

It's amazing how easy Ron makes driving and operating this truck look so easy and then someone else hops in and reminds you how difficult it really is and he makes it look like butter. Mike did a great job in my eyes but im not the expert😂

[@kurtrountree7266]

Ron you're a good teacher keep the good work up I'm learning from you and you you're very good God bless you kurt Rountree

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

2:40 Mike, if it doesn't want to go into gear, you usually just need to tap the throttle a little to bring the RPM's up. And don't worry, we ALL ground a few gears when we were learning, I know I did...

[@Ddabig40mac]

As a young'n just learning the farm trucks, my dad showed me that he could shift it without using the clutch. As soon as I was cut loose in the field, I would shift up and down through the gears only touching the gas pedal. And yup, ground 'em a bit in the process.

[@Hairpie69720]

I love the long videos especially of the accidents

[@sheilabrown7816]

Tell Mike I had the same problem. Our Pete didn't like me at first. But we came to a understanding. Loveed driving her.

[@CrossAnchors]

Its good to see that you train your People so well Ron, taking as much time as needed, explaining as much as possible as you go, not like some bosses I've known who would lose their tempers while they were doing the training, but really well done you, and well done Mike on how he took your instructions, the way you guided Mike instead of just saying "right do this, do that", you really are a good People person, good video to watch, thank you, God Bless, Stay Safe

[@coffee8866]

Mike looks like a great asset to your business. it's not easy driving those rigs sometimes I've grind my fair share of gears and learning over the years.

[@walterramey8302]

Great job Mike and Ron you never have to many qualified operators be safe and God Bless

[@RonPratt]

I agree on both points of this comment Thanks for watching and God bless..

[@billneedham1286]

Tnx's Ron always safety at all coast! And Mike how can you go wrong with a teacher like Ron.

[@dhaggy1980]

Ron, not only are you a good person you're a great teacher. Heck, I think I could operate the tator just buy watching this video. lol. Good job Mike and Ron. Good Bless and have a great day.

[@brian12171]

Mike did a great job.. The best way to learn how to do something, is to actually do it (not just be shown).. Plus Ron is a great teacher.. Ron nice to see you letting someone else take the spotlight... But being there if and when Mike had any questions.. He will get better at it, just like Talon did... Heck I’m pretty sure you still learning a thing or to, yourself.. As always, great video.. Mike gets👍👍.. Ron gets👍👍.. Talon👍for his appearances in the video... Stay safe, and god bless..

[@truckinchihuahuaalvieschre2494]

He shows it not just get behind the wheel and drive like a lot of the general public thinks. I've been driving semi's for almost 18 years the same truck for last 6 years and just today I had issues shifting. So I'm going to say great job Mike.

[@RonPratt]

I've driven a stick for over 30 years and still grind a gear ever now and then. Anybody who claims they don't, well, I'll just say I wouldn't believe them.... Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@kens.3729]

You have Quality Employees ALL around you. Makes for a Great, Reliable and Very Successful Company. 👍

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@Jeff1976333]

I would enjoy running the Rotator... But then I love challenges! Great video btw!

[@anthonyjcarolan3161]

Is so good 👍 to training Mike on the tator I love your video 📷 the are best thing I can't wait for the video 📷 God bless you Ron

[@davidwinslager6266]

Ron, your a great instructor & Mike is a great student

[@Dusty2112]

Great Video as always Ron Awesome Job Mike. God Bless You Both.

[@larrywilliams8010]

Great training video, and good job Mike.