OH SHIFT...AGAIN!!! ALMOST 50,000 LBS OF COILS SHIFTED!!!

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching. Today, Ethan and I have a LONG DISTANCE EMERGENCY TRIP, just kidding, to our side lot to help a driver reposition two large coils that shifted to one side of his trailer. We use our Peterbilt 389X with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R Rotator towing and recovery unit to lift and reset each coil, with a bit of a twist...Ethan is on the controls of the Rotator for this job, while I do the rigging!!! What better way to learn than to actual DO the job, with a little instruction. Ethan is coming along so well and he is so looking forward to getting his full Class A CDL. He currently has his permit, which allows him to drive the Rotator with a Class A licensed driver (me) in the passenger seat. Hopefully, my viewers will enjoy watching Ethan learn and grow in confidence and I hope you all enjoy this video!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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[@davidwayne9982]

Ethan is a lucky guy-- to have the BEST teacher there is showing him how to do this-- and has the beneifit and BLESSING of that teacher being his DAD too..!!! He's sharp as a tac too- and will make a GREAT operator..

[@kylesmith8769]

Great work Ethan! Ron, you are an exceptional teacher. Ethan is blessed to learn from you.

[@maryjanebeatty6030]

I’m sure having those coils shifting was scary for the driver. Great learning experience for Ethan. Great video! Thanks for sharing and letting me tag along :)

[@nonameposter378]

failure to secure load fire this guy before he kills somebody

[@onejohn2.26]

If they shifted, then, he didn't have them chained down properly. He could hare drive them that way after rechaining them. What a waste of money.

[@gsdalpha1358]

One of those coil steel facilities is a few miles away, so we see these trucks often. Pretty scary to think of all that weight. The real danger is if the straps keeping the coil tightly wound should snap. Tremendous tension there, and then you've got 24k lbs of steel sheet whipping out with no way to stop it. Nice job, teacher and student!

[@angelina20161]

Great job Ethan!!!

[@gigiskitties499]

I was just wondering if the coils shifted once, will it happen again ?

[@jonathanstancil8544]

Not likely, IF the driver uses enough chain and keeps them very tight. I haul coils frequently and they're no problem if you do everything right.

[@Dagunsmith]

will we be seeing a midwest trucking rotator 1/64 diecast model from DCP by First Gear anytime soon?? plz..

[@thomasleahy3767]

From a guy that knows nothing about the tow industry…. Why did the yellow winch need to be doubled back with the snatch block? Was it a weight issue/ are the winches rated differently? Or was it a speed issue/do the winches run at different speeds? Or more than likely is it because of some issue I haven’t thought of. Great channel and great work

[@RonPratt]

The yellow line is smaller than the white line, therefore it has a lighter capacity. Using the snatch block in the yellow line basically doubles that lines capacity. Using the white line single and the yellow line double allowed us to lift and stay within the safe WLL (Working Load Limit) of each line. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@thomasleahy3767]

@@RonPratt thanks for the great explanation!

[@jameshill323]

Did you put on your seat belt to drive there?

[@hingstonia]

Glad the driver caught this before it became a problem. Have seen a few of these coils on the road after coming off.

[@sapperveteran245]

Nice work, but gosh some drivers need to work on their load securement... It is not hard to secure your load properly. As a steel hauler and former wrecker operator, there is no instance worth your life or the life of another.

[@Bluelinechevy82]

Best way to start my Friday is a Ron Pratt video.

[@jeffclark2725]

Well said with the coffee

[@anthonystike6034]

I only saw one thing. When he picked up the front one, Ethan should have been at the front of the trailer on the center line of the trailer to actually be able to line the coil up with the trailer.

[@greghomestead8366]

Time stamp 1:42 You didn't make Ethan walk all the way to the job did you 🤪 Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@1988texasaggie]

Since this was an emergency, shouldn't you have run lights and sirens? ;-)

[@markb.1259]

Great job Ethan! A lot of knowledge needed to understand WHY the boom/cables need to move up/down/in/out. Thanks Ron!

[@-ray-h]

Always an Awesome way to learn… “Hands On” … Ethan is coming along just fine… Love that hat he’s wearing… Goes right along with his safety shirt…! I see trucks with those rolls of steel all the time here around Pittsburgh… The guys at the steel mills really learned to fasten them down to the trucks so they don’t move… The truck drivers are really cautious when loaded & driving with those coils of steel… Great video Ron & Ethan…! Thank you...!

[@david_W5QDF]

👍🇺🇸good job Ethan. Love that you promote from within🇺🇸❤️

[@Bobtidbury]

Did you have your overnight bag with you for this one Ron ?

[@marinemike01]

I’m wondering if it was a failure on the drivers part or just bad luck that had that load shift? I have loaded many things on many types of vehicles not rolled steel though. I know with something like that you want to be sure it’s secured properly.

[@markhilbun5508]

drivers fault not secured properly hauled thousands of them in my 40 yrs. of OTR a min. of 4 chains 1 from back coil to front of front coil and same in reverse from front to back pulling them together them together then belly chain each one pulling them down tight to trailer floor

[@whiteeagle58]

The driver is ultimately responsible for securing any load on his truck, so yes this was driver error. Coils need to be secured for both back and forth movement and side to side movement. This driver only had them secured for back and forth movement.

[@jonathanstancil8544]

There's an above comment, that i wrote an extended reply to, about 2 chains per coil not being enough, which that is not, but if they aren't tightened properly and checked they can come loose and let stuff move.

[@gartan8449]

It actually looked like the driver didn't have enough chains etc securing the coils and that's probably why they shifted. Could have been disastrous and hopefully he used more after they were centered.

[@mackboss2189]

As a OTR Flat bed driver, I saw only 2 tiedown chains per coil. For coils weighing 20,000 lbs. each , there should have been at least 5 separate chains on each coil. Most tiedown chains on trucks are rated at 5,000 lbs. per chain.

[@DawsonWhite123]

How much are the straps attached to the bed rated for? Also what is the flatbed rated for, I see empty one driving around with the deck arched and have come to the conclusion that with a load the bed flattens out.

[@DawsonWhite123]

Have you ever strapped a tonka truck to your bed?

[@WX4CB]

there was a bunch of other chains and a tarp so i guess he had taken those off and the ones either end were the ones that ran through the coils... but i could be wrong of course :D

[@kylefitzy]

What chain is rated at 5k? G70 5/16 is rated at 4700. G70 3/8 is rated at 6600. The binders laying on the deck are rated at 5400 pounds. If he had 3/8 g70 chains and binders rated over 6600 he could legally secure up to a 26,400 pound coil with only two chains. With the equipment shown he would have to have three chains on each coil. You can run 5 chains if you want to, but there is no requirement to do so.

[@verdiajohnson6487]

I AGREE, ITS ONLY A LITTLE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT.... SAFETY FIRST ...

[@Torenhire]

Looks like a great job to do some learning/familiarizing on! Pretty low intensity and pressure, at least compared to some of the other stuff you tackle on here. Nicely done Ethan (and Ron, of course!)

[@jonathanbair523]

Yes a nice and simple basic job....Wonderful way to build his skill and self confidence up.

[@danswartwood4580]

I'm retired from a company I worked for that has punch presses that use those coils. I know that they are dangerous because my co- worker was loading one on a punch press when he accidentally cut the metal band without securing it on the platform and the edge of the coil unraveled and caught him on his side.

[@jonathanstancil8544]

I knew a driver that was crushed by a coil about ten years ago. They're not hard to transport but you HAVE to respect them as they can be very dangerous.

[@gorillaau]

Ouch. I hope you co-worker made a full recovery? I have seen some of these types of coils outside a fabricator, I have thought "ouch! hate for those to spring open or roll off a truck".

[@petermiddo]

This video reminded me of when my dad was teaching me how to 4wd. So very much. (My Dad & his mate literally wrote the modern 4wding training curriculum.) Ethan: I know you've been watching your Dad ALL YOUR LIFE but there will still be things you'll learn. Look for those gems. Treasure them. You will, one day, look back on them with every job. I turned 50 in May and I still either turn to my Dad and say "How would you do this? " Orr, if he's not there, "How would Dad do this?" (And WHEN i take a shortcut, I always have cheeky grin on my face and say, "Dad wouldn't like this...." and do it anyway... Down the track for, you, mate!) For now, learn everything you can from your Dad and curb your frustration when you think you know. Ron: Dad's in his 80s now and doesn't hit the tracks as hard as I do these days. He looks to me, sometimes, for guidance. It's OK. Know that you're doing your very, very best. Sometimes I need to chastise him (and I'd really wish he'd give up towing his caravan) but there's no oneid have rather learnt I know I won't have my Dad forever and I am thankful for everyday I have him. You both need to cherish this time together. You will have a stronger relationship because of this. Love to you both. Middo Your Down Under Mate.

[@martinbalmforth2665]

Let’s shift again, like we did last summer!

[@howardgunn754]

The mileage charge for that must have been eye watering!

[@lordscribnuts]

I hauled coils for 7 years, did heavy haul loads. Always hated transporting them suicide, i prefered shotgun. I'd recommend short oak blocks between the coil and the J-hook. It would help a little with the side shifting. Also recommend throwing some rubber mats down vs the coil sitting straight on the timbers.

[@larryfisher5796]

You're teaching your son the way my Dad did me by hands on .He was a body and fender and mechanic .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidwayne9982]

Ha- that drive didn't even get you through the first sentence of "EAST BOUND AND DOWN" by Jerry Reed (from Smokie and the Bandit) :) And you're right- the biggest - most important part of EVERY job with a tow /recovery is the SETUP..

[@alhutchison447]

Amazing, seems like it was just such a short time ago Ron became a grandfather and Ethan left to go to school. Nice to see he is a part of the family business.

[@richwheeldon9910]

Ron, I don't know if you will ever see this or not amongst all the comments you get. But I felt I needed to post it anyway. I have been following your site for over 4 years now and find it inspiring. I have been a volunteer firefighter and EMT for 40 years and have great respect for you and your job out there on the interstate where a painted line is the only thing between you and traffic. You are very professional at what you do and I am impressed by the patience and cooperation you demonstrate while dealing with other. Over the last two months you have been on my mind constantly. On July 30thy wife and I were involved in a hot air balloon accident where the balloon we were riding in struck a 69KV power line There were four of us in the basket including the pilot and another individual. The arc flash set my coat a.d shirt on fire, my wife's coat on fire and the pilot's shirt on fire. We were able to get the fires put out and the pilot was able to fly on and land us safely. I know that there were five individuals in the basket because God was with us. I recieved 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 30% of my body, including back, arm, and hands. My wife had burns to her face, head, arm and hand, for 17%. The pilot was burned on his back and leg for around 15% The other passenger was treated for a minor burns and released. My wife and I spent 4 weeks at the bur n center in iowa city and then 2 1/2 weeks in inpatient rehab We are now home and continuing the next phase of this detour we have been given. My biggest struggle is regaining the use of my hands and building my strength back. I continue to make small improvements each day. A thus lies your inspiration. You motto or philosophy is "Little Movements". Be patient and make little movements for big gains in the end Each time I bend my fingers and get a little gain, I think of you. I know we will get through this. But I wanted to let you know that your faith, and actions have been my drive. Your brother in Christ Rich Wheeldon.

[@RonPratt]

I don't know what to say other than you will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and heal you and yours.

[@rayremaker4703]

Good morning Ron. Question is Ethan still in college and what college does he attend. Have a blessed day

[@martinbeirne7621]

The truck didn’t even get a chance to warm up on that drive😂

[@kenpinion8108]

You are teaching Ethan Ron, just as your dad taught you---stay safe and God bless

[@larrykessler3199]

He did a nice job. Hard to run the control and watch the load at the same time. You are a very good and patient teacher.

[@stevedane787]

No two jobs the same! Perfect (and safe) learning experience for Ethan as well.

[@JamesTurner-vy2ul]

Good morning Ron & crew! Hope all is well with y'all! Stay safe out there.

[@lloydduty9821]

Love the hat Ethan. You're on of few that could pull it off and look good doing it.

[@ra9884]

Like to see more towing and recovery videos

[@stevepse]

Great job Ron. Nice to see Ethan leaning the ropes(cables) from you.

[@Thomas-lq1jw]

Great job you two. And luckily just a little shift so great for learning for Ethan and the driver. Ethan learned how to fix it and the driver hopefully learned to secure his load properly next time.

[@billsmith4490]

Ethan looks very similar to old Hank J with the glasses, hat and beard. Enjoy your time together. The worst day at work is still better with family. I didn't get too much of that when my dad was still alive.

[@robertkilpatrick61]

I really enjoy your video's thanks for sharing

[@edwardmyers3277]

Good job, Ethan! Ron, just a suggestion - use more exact language when giving directions or hand signals. For example, rather than whoa (which sounds like go) say stop and or use the clenched fist and crossed arm signal. In noisy conditions or when the operator is a distance away, this can improve communications.

[@neverstoplearning7214]

Yes!!!

[@lockedin60]

Ron you must enjoy teaching the ropes with Ethan and getting a chance to work together as a team. He seems to understand what he is doing. It is one thing to do something but understanding what you are doing is a whole other ball of wax.

[@djburris1961]

Great job, Ethan. Ron, you got that right. Hands-on training. Learn by doing. Ethan is going to do great.

[@keithlambell1970]

Well done Ethan, and thanks for showing us all how to perform the lift Ron.

[@kevinharris1914]

Nice job, Ron (teacher). Good job, Ethan (student). Be safe. Stay safe. God bless.

[@larryrichmond9959]

Hello and good Friday Ron and Ethan !! Before I retired I worked for GE at Mebane NC and I frequently unloaded coil steel..Real fun and tricky..Good job and GOD bless!!

[@erwinrommel1682]

Hallo from Albania and God bless USA

[@jakeschisler7525]

After i retired a truck driver was apparently standing too close while the forklift operator was unloading a large pipe and the load shifted and fell onto the driver killing him. I had an experience happened at work where I was standing on a tall trailer like the one you were standing on. As the yard crane driver picked up the load which was a rear case for a large mining truck he told the driver to go. Now I didn't realize what was happening, all of a sudden I was losing the deck of the trailer and I had to bail off. Afterwards there were some harsh words spoken. He could have killed me.

[@jonathanstancil8544]

I've lost 2 friends in the last 20 years from unloading accidents around flatbeds.

[@stephendx935]

Great job, Ethan! 👌👍 And kudos to the driver for recognising the load shift and doing something about it rather than continuing and potentially having problems later.

[@dwightyost1606]

Eathen looks young and big enough to heman them back in place

[@Rags722]

0 Comments, 0 views. I think I just hit the lottery!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Awesome job Ethan! Ron you are such a great teacher, Ethan is learning the right way to do things. Its great he's learning on Tater. Have a good weekend and God Bless you your family and crew.

[@mylonwatterud2228]

Good morning Ron and Ethan. Job well done. Good training for Ethan. Take care.

[@TowMan127]

Morning brother!!! Hope all is well! God bless you and the family. 🙏

[@doughamm5590]

Good training for him for when it's time to get out on his own. Bet ur a proud poppa. When ya gonna get some alien tape and put ur box back on ur windshield

[@allenandtammyterwilliger1201]

Did you even have to push the accelerator😁

[@patrickchambers5999]

Gotta love Ethan's hard hat!

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

as they say ron they gotta learn somehow and youd be the best teacher

[@rrabbit1960]

"These coils can be dangerous." That is an understatement. They are under extreme tension when coiled and banded. I was visiting our steel can manufacturer to watch their procedures several years ago when the bands let go on one as it was being loaded at the beginning of the forming line. Fortunately no one was injured thanks to the safety cage but it did a lot of damage. Bent the cage, shifted the electrical cabinet and feed mechanism. Imagine a 5 foot diameter 15 inch wide clock spring uncoiling without any control. And that is in addition to the shear weight of the coil.

[@neverstoplearning7214]

I couldn't imagine I work with ( small ) 4,000 pound wire coils I would even want to be working with these

[@calvingreene90]

I once had a skid of ice melt shift in the delivery truck and damned near peed myself.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Well when a van trailer is max loaded you don’t have to worry because every pallet is tucked back and against each other so no room to move. If your not fully loaded you have to worry and do something to prevent pallet movement.

[@Dylan-kw4ol]

Good morning Ron

[@nonaloeffler308]

Great job Ethan! Ron, you are a great teacher you should open a tow operator school lol. you are so patient .

[@stuinNorway]

Nicely done precision work. I'm only surprised you didn't "run code" across your own lot just to make the customer feel extra special and important.

[@nossyhot]

almost need a Trailer for that truck with all the gear in it! :) hehe god bless

[@petert24turner71]

I noticed in last vid, what is dangling near windshield ?

[@barnabus1976]

I'm guessing here, but I think it's the GPS transmitter for the incident warning system that Ron is a part of (can't remember it's name).

[@ariedekker7350]

Nice exercise for the youngster. Just forgot to use the headset. Get them used to it, that's really important now. Seen 9/16/22 at 2:50 PM.

[@ireneeickenhorst2326]

Great job you two hands on is the best way but takes someone like Ron with patience. The one thing about towing is you usually don’t know exactly how it is going to be until your on scene. Dispatching was a really interesting job maybe not so good on a really bad night and your calling the next driver on rotation lol.

[@rigo7595]

I watching your videos and I like your videos on 👍 and I have my bills on your videos and I'm subscribed to your videos 👍 🙏🔥💯

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

Congrats Ethan on the good job. 👏

[@compdude551]

Great video! As always, small moves.

[@pinecone01]

Nicely done! Still mind blowing how deceptively light looking those coils are... "Oh, look the whole trailer is still mostly unused!" - only to realize max weight has been reached with just 2 of'em!

[@thewatchmen4920]

Look like a simple job to others. But you lifts lots of weight. Seconds life could be damage or lost. Vehicle could be damage. You're a pro at what you do. B SAFE SIR

[@AWRay1300]

Ron, if the weight was not listed, what would have been your method of determining how to do this job?

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota Mr. Ron

[@edwardreidt1230]

Morning Ron and Ethan great job Ethan on running the controls today blessing to you all

[@jamesalinio5277]

Great job Ethan, y'all got the best teacher y'all will ever have to be taught by, so learn as much as you can because one day it will be you doing the teaching You're one of the best teachers I've ever seen or known of Mr Ron, I kinda wish I had you or someone like you back when I was still a wet behind the ears kid just starting my career path, didn't have too many people who would help a head strong punk learn how to do it right to begin with, but somehow I did learn after making the mistakes lol Slow down Move over God bless Be safe And watch out for motorcyclists, little kids, critters, and little old ladies going to Bingo

[@williamrutiser1485]

❤ 😂 🎉 😢 😮 😅 😊 the End

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Ron Nothing beats hands on training. Good job Ethan. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@johnstevens4769]

Hello Ron and Ethan, lovely safety type video and learning curve for Ethen to learn the controls ect for lifting heavy weights. Best wishes as always to you all at Midwest Trucks, be blessed 👍🙏 We have a lot going on with the late Queens State Funeral on Monday, She is lying in state for people to show their respects at present, with the ques going on for mile after mile to see her, we have a new King Charles lll now. . Bless you all 🤗 John in S.Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧 ❤️

[@davelister2]

There's a steel plant about 25 miles from where I live and I see these coils all the time, not usually in the centre of the trailer like this though, typically over the rear axles and over the kingpin/ fifth wheel/drive wheels for weight support, although they're typically on train carriages, again over the trucks, this driver is lucky they only shifted sideways, if they decide to roll they'll typically take out the truck cab on their way, to be a little crude, "Inertia is a bitch"

[@jonathanstancil8544]

If they're secured properly they almost can't roll. The blocks of wood under the coils are kept in place by metal racks and that keeps the coils from rolling. The chains are there to pull down ti keep the coil in the racks.

[@gregorynagy8500]

Interesting video. Nice hands on,Learning project. Detroit Loves you guys!!! G

[@gearshift7176]

Won't be long and you will be able to set back and Ethan do the work. Stay Safe

[@andrewknickle9126]

great video as usual,,,, could you do video on a pressed in driveshaft removal might be interesting to see that process

[@erichedges2948]

Ron, Another great teaching time with Ethan. By the way that pole you used for getting straps pulled through could we get an idea where to get one.

[@peterbennett8567]

I call that stick an extendable boathook - I'd look at marine supply stores for one. (or use "boathook" as a seach word on your favourite on-line store)

[@God.bless.America.forever]

God bless you Ron and Ethan.

[@MGower4465]

Its nice when the jobs come to you. You just need to add some overhead electrical lines in your side lot so its not too easy.

[@RealNameTaken]

Love your videos

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Ron really enjoyed watching you teach Ethan how run the Rotater to do that load slide. Great job Ethan!

[@susanowens6393]

Ethan did a great job.

[@jeffziola]

I use to haul coils for GM in Michigan I had 1-4 coils with a deck weight from 20k through 100k

[@glyngosnell]

Is he already done with college he is doing a great job

[@marciam6224]

Good job Ethan!!

[@martinbeirne7621]

Great job Ethan. Ron you are awesome teacher. Patient but clear

[@llyodreeves4657]

Keep up with the good work Ron and team God bless

[@terryroths4254]

Good morning Ron. Practice at the shop is handy , keep the eye on the prize. Don't like those pinch points at all.

[@burtoncummins8970]

Good morning Mr Ron glad Ethan is starting to help you out. It looks like he is going to follow you in your foot steps. Have a blessed weekend and prayers and well wishes for all of your family and employees and their family's

[@malcolmross3782]

Hello Ron & Ethan, a great job safely executed. No better training than getting hands on at an active incident. The pupil was listening to the teacher. Thanks for sharing and continue to stay safe 😷

[@seagullsbtn]

Should have put on the blue lights for that drive.