Major Semi Rollover Blocks Entire Freeway

[@tstemen1047]

Started my thirty three year trucking career operating a wrecker when we only had slings. I’m from Cali and you guys do a phenomenal job. Whatever you do if you get a show don’t let them make you look like fools. Do it your way or no way. Great channel.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Never ceases to amaze me that on a nice SoCal day with dry pavement that you can end up with a mess like this.

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

People drive too fast and think they own the road. Always makes for crazy accidents

[@55VickyV]

There was also a car (maybe an SUV) involved in the accident. They took it away on a rollback. Perhaps it changed lanes too close to the front of the truck. People don’t realize that it takes longer for a semi to stop than it does a car.

[@richardreid6377]

I figure the SUV was the victim of spilled concrete. @@55VickyV

[@Chris_Dosen]

On that stretch of the 605 people drive way to fast

[@douglasmijangos3327]

@@obfuscatethecode5696 whenever I get back to Cali .. I can go anywhere in the U.S. and as soon as I get into Cali it feels like it’s a race track bruh .. it’s like People in Texas have a 70 MPH speed limit and they drive 70 maybe 75 MPH for example but here in Cali it’s 65MPh and everyone here is going 90 and shit 😂 it’s fucken ridiculous

[@ryanburbridge]

Ha ha 15:39 thanks for the shout out. My oiler and i were stuck in that for about 2 hours. Got on the freeway just 2 exits south of this. Glad you were there to get this cleaned up. You guys do great work been a subscriber for a long time. Posted some of my own videos but it’s not easy to make good videos. Hats off to you for taking the time to keep people informed and entertained. OE local 12 SoCal baby!

[@PepesTowingService]

You’re welcome, this is why I made the decision to agree with chp and drag it to open up that lane. Insane how long it was shut down for before I even got there especially in morning rush hour. Safe travels out there!

[@ryanburbridge]

@@PepesTowingServicemuch appreciated! As you know us CDL guys can’t just jump off the freeway and take side streets. As a crane operator I’m always impressed with how you rotators can get things done. If your ever interested in getting up and close to some crane work just reach out.

[@richberryhill4179]

There's nothing cocky about the truth. It's called confidence. Great job as always!!!

[@ariedekker7350]

This one was also done neatly and quickly. What a great company promotion.

[@johncarolweber3752]

Wow. I’m an old lady and enjoy watching you guys work together. My hubby was a good worker . He ran the paving plant, to build new freeways.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Pepe, you and your crew are at the top! Another no drama recovery that was as hard as they come! Congrats!

[@danielsantos4903]

Boa noite pepe,s e equipe.😊

[@williamwebster3131]

Hard??? The road was already closed. Could of backed 2 trucks up to where it was and flipped and drug it on its wheels out the way. Instead of dragging it down the hwy to straighten it out. Would of been much faster to open the hwy

[@davidfraser3344]

Pepe la pew 😅

[@vincemck2002]

I'm an ex copper in Melbourne Australia......fully impressed with your skill and speed mate...love watching your videos

[@leeshaver7825]

As a retired operator of 20 years it never ceased to amaze me when we needed a lane to work so that we'd be safe in doing our job the CHP wanted the lanes open and they wanted them open right now so you better move your ass and do it but if a CHP officer break a fingernail on the freeway during a traffic stop they'll shut the whole damn freeway down for hours while they do their investigation that's how it's done in SoCal

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

Cops are like that everywhere.

[@Bamamarama]

For real. Its amazing they split traffic around an accident like that. Safety should come first. If you have to shut it down, shut it down for gods sake.

[@freedomworks3976]

All cops are that way

[@aliceinoregonland3942]

😅😅😅

[@shelbynamels7948]

well, a situation like this is a crash, a cop getting hit is considered a crime. But i take your point. Like in a freeway shooting, they shut everything down while they scour across all lanes for bullet casings.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Josh it’s great to see different companies working well together! Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@GetBusyDrift]

right! f the corporations

[@bobcatsmith246]

It's nice that two different towing companies can work together. As always, Josh job well done.

[@danielvick7875]

As a 60 year old tow truck driver in Canada wished I had of equipment like that in my time! awesome job guys. Some people don't believe it take some real engineering to accomplish what looks completely impossible safely and with the due time to free traffic

[@JohnDough-p6x]

In much of the 3rd world, a tow driver wd do exactly this

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Josh You most often commend "the Hulk's" power. But it's your skill and learned knowledge that makes it all come together. Another excellent recovery!

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

The conditions you guys have to operate under is wild!! I’m always impressed - crazy traffic, the people, the odd scenarios, the heat, sometimes rain and the cliffs… just crazy

[@PepesTowingService]

Want to know a secret? I thrive in these conditions. The more pressure, the worse the environment, the better for me lol.

[@mrjonnyjones]

15:44 You've made it Josh! Hulk and the crew is KZbin famous 🤣 Another fantastic job dude, it's always great when you collab with Titan etc. 💪🏼

[@PepesTowingService]

Haha I get TONS of DMs on insta from people doing this. It's such a cool feeling to do a job and everywhere I go I get "recognized".

[@drdyna]

I just found your channel today, so I'm watching all these older ones, man what a fun (and kinda scary) job!

[@briananderson8733]

Pepe's Towing never ceases to amaze me as to the quality of their work and their ability to solve complex problems and work with other companies and organizations. Bravo Zulu.

[@lynnmeese55]

What a messy job. Always a pleasure to watch you work 😀. Another great video!!

[@frankbroker3698]

When I saw Hulk on the KTLA morning news getting ready to "do its thing", I knew it would make a great KZbin. You make this complicated stuff look easy! And great call on chain binders on the hydraulic cylinders.

[@carlandrioff9507]

A true professional that knows what he’s doing -- GREAT JOB !!!!!!

[@stevenruiz4802]

You are too quick for everything 😂🙌 that’s why you’re the man with the plan

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you Mr Ruiz !

[@ds-iv8gn]

I’m a wrecker operator in the marines. I absolutely love this line of work and definitely doing this when I get out

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

You are a master at rigging! It is all about understanding the geometry of the cables and stress management!

[@jayman4912]

I've been towing light duty for about 10yrs. I've assisted on heavy calls. So I got into doing the heavy call about a yr ago. I must admit that I am very impressed by your work.

[@williamkay6916]

Nice to see why you show that, when any police agency calls, they get the best to deal with the mess. Yet another example of why any company that does recovery work on any of the nation's highways needs a rotator.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Josh & Omar !! Great work with doing the job at hand & letting the traffic flow !!! 👍👍👍👍👍 ALL should be well pleased with this recovery for sure !!! 😉🤔🤗

[@PepesTowingService]

Very pleased!

[@Helloreality101]

I wouldn't ever get tired of that man! So awesome that your in control of so much power!

[@judycook1918]

You guys are amazing. It’s a joy to watch you clean up LA mistakes.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Great job Josh pulling it to straighten it out and setting on it's wheels!

[@steveminton8329]

That driver knew he was on KZbin 😂😂

[@bgmckddy]

Awesome recovery and very good job with the video!! I did a lot of CHP calls back in my day and, you are absolutely right, they are in charge. You do what they ask as quickly and safely as possible. There is a difference between being "cocky" and being "confident". You are not cocky. Stay safe out there!!

[@PepesTowingService]

There are times for safety I push my way. But in this case I agreed, having the entire freeway shutdown is an absolute no-no. Thank you!

[@imagseer]

So cool that you knew exactly how to keep those lanes open and rotate the tractor and trailer so accurately. Impressive machinery too.

[@pork_cake]

Damn that move at 15:00 with traffic right beside was something else! Nice work.

[@kingrichard181]

You guys are so efficient. I love watching these rollover videos. Thanks!

[@BJizzel21]

Respect my brotha !!! You have a dream job of mines!! Respect everything you and the rest of the tow truck drivers do !!

[@shaneduffill7901]

Im British but I've always had a love for the American wreckers big and Beasty love the channel bud

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

That's nice to see how respectful you are of these wrecks that Pete looks like it could be repaired pretty quick

[@rickferrier3496]

Excellent job you have a good grasp of physics and geometry when it comes to seeing what will happen when you start your pulls and lifts.

[@johnhines623]

That’s one the smoothest rollovers I’ve seen. Great job 👏

[@jerrydutra3225]

These messy rollovers are where you guys shine and make it look easy!👍👍

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Josh and Omar, Incredible recovery! You make a good pair.

[@scott_3800]

Hey Josh, I recognize that flatbed/rollback. It's a Hino. If I remember correctly Hino 265. It's what we used. Had between 30-40 of them. Great truck! You are the lucky one having your truck and knowledge, you've said it before that you have the best job. I agree 👍 Peace ✌️

[@Kevin-go2dw]

I hope you recovered your chains and binders from the hydraulic cylinder. Good work in the middle of the freeway. Stay Safe out there. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.

[@bigrigraider3691]

Not all heros wear capes! Thank you brother!

[@r3drift]

I’m so impressed. Imagine this being your first day at work at how stressful it must be to know your time is essential for an entire city. No pressure.

[@KandidWarrioroftheAges]

As the wife of a heavy wrecker operator of over 35 years, I cannot tell you how many of his friends and coworkers that we have had to bury because of careless, ignorant car drivers. TLM. 🤛 TOW LIVES MATTER

[@danielcanizalez8127]

I been there myself almost got killed twice but thanks to my reflects I still here 🙏

[@Cyclone74]

I know a lady whose hubby was killed trying to get a vehicle hooked up to his tow truck. She was trying to get SC traffic laws changed to help protect tow truck drivers while they're on the job.

[@Gatekeeper-p6g]

To the Lady who is the Wife of a tow Wrecker Operator ALL Life Matters! You are Very Right about the Motoring Public just don't care about anyone EXCEPT THEIR SELF BECAUSE OF THE BIGGEST Distraction their Cell Phones that they are wrapped up in!

[@brucea9871]

I have watched several of your videos (and several by another tow truck company - Ron Pratt) and I am amazed with the power of your trucks. Also I notice both you and Ron are careful and thorough when recovering heavy trucks. In particular you both often have tricky and difficult situations to deal with but always come up with a plan to ensure the job gets done safely. In particular just before this video I watched another one of yours titled "Insane Tractor-Trailer Rollover UNDER a Bridge". When I saw that truck on its side under a bridge with such low clearance my first thought was you would have to drag the truck out from under the bridge before uprighting it - and I was right. But I was surprised at one part of this video; you dragged the truck over to allow traffic to pass on BOTH sides of the vehicle during recovery (because the police wanted you to get another lane open ASAP). I thought you would need the extra space on one side to upright the truck but you managed to get it done in the very limited space left after the second lane was opened with no danger to the passing traffic. Well done.

[@bjvrielink]

Someone took that Rolling Stones sticker at the back of the trailer a little bit too literal...

[@mitchellbennis9236]

Josh, super nice job, love the way you can manipulate the lines to get the rig to go exactly where you want it to go.

[@JohnAultman]

The techniques that I learn from you are invaluable.👍

[@astro1218]

Don’t know what it is about the videos you guys make but they are very relaxing. I guess it’s the smooth paise of the jobs are very methodical and thought out. It’s like know one’s gonna rush you because you guys have all the control.

[@ambesa1]

this channel is actually amazing. the first person POV is great.

[@nathansanchez2056]

Nothing beats the green on your truck hulk boy 😅

[@normawade9426]

I always feel like a proud grandma when I watch you do these jobs....everything is precise and professionally done in record time. I guess I better be careful........I'm sounding a little cocky!!

[@williamculveaux7175]

Dude...Just found your channel freaking love it... binge watching it before work... commercial truck driver out of the 626‼️👊🏽‼️

[@cashtimevideo1501]

That accident could hardly have happened in a worse place! Great to see all involved working together to get the job done! 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@tedfisk1211]

It is very interesting watching and listening to how you clean these wrecks up. Great job.

[@jimmccabe801]

Can't get enough of these videos. Thanks.

[@LS-jk3fk]

man.. dude getttin fired is an understatement. no way an owner operator would fuck their own rig up that badly..

[@rolling3868]

Bro you sound like you having fun when you do this type of jobs👍👍🙌🙌good job bro. Shout out to the bay area bro gob bless

[@abdullhaalmamari7238]

A heroic work and all thanks and respect to you

[@harryscott9533]

Another awesome performance 🤓🙋‍♂️👍

[@get.745]

Absolutely BEA utiful !! I love this stuff ! You guys are amazing ! Stay safe .

[@richardedward8046]

Very beautifully done brother! That couldn't have been done any better than that!

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome roll over recovery and as always making it look easy

[@dark_memer42]

great work. no messing about just getting the job done.

[@danandpeggyneubert2224]

Great job! I used to live right there… on Pioneer Blvd with the 605 in our backyard.

[@stacyjohnson42]

Everything about that job was so Beautiful great job 💯👍👊

[@aperson9495]

Rotators are awesome machines. Absolutely invaluable.

[@rebelliousmedic]

Great work as always.

[@KevinDShort]

You're awesome guys!

[@r3ggie25]

2:24 thought it was Ron Pratt for a second😂

[@rayutter20]

Ohh man

[@jeffj2495]

What a friggin MESS. Nice job on getting it cleared.

[@latinking9793]

You guy's did an excellent job.

[@tombrenes2411]

Awesome content Love all the hard work. You make it look easy

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

That was very cool nice work you'll love the channel always thanks 👍😊

[@brendajohnson5975]

You're pretty damn Amazing at your job! That rollover was PERFECT

[@christophernavarro2877]

PEPE’S ROCKS

[@shortthrow50]

The rust doesn’t make it old. Makes it a maintained. That’s a 389 with emissions crap on it so it’s fairly new. My Pete 379 is old. 22 years old and original paint that shines

[@paulcallen6129]

I was looking for this comment- you're right, that's at least a 2011 389...a newer truck by my standards. I'm still working a 1984 359 Pete and a 2000 379 up in Oregon. Old school.

[@UCanCallMeMrHeavyDuty]

In Chicago area only time road is shut down that long is if it’s a fatal other than that the name of the game is get the highway back open!!! Good job

[@pauldrew610]

Fantastic work Pepe & Crew !! 👍🏼✅🤩

[@ogg-llama530]

Very impressive work, I enjoyed watching that roll 😮

[@thomasoflanagan5557]

Epic video bro, helpin me learn heavy haul and i appreciate it, hope you got your hi vis chains and those binders off that cylinder.

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

It looked real impressive cause thats a heavy as tractor even though the trailer is empty. It just rotates with ease.

[@donaldrobey4182]

Never cease to amaze me did I have a job Josh be safe out there😊😊

[@robertstaats8391]

Wow what a job it takes a special breed for sure great video Brother.

[@jonathanlanglois2742]

In Canada, when something like this happens, its usually because there's been 2 feet of snowfall in the last 12 hours. Those kinds of events often do shut down highways for 10 hours because access is just so difficult under those kinds of conditions. We're pretty good at clearing snow, but there's a limit to everything. Our plows can't be clearing the same spot every 15 minutes. Peoples are generally much more careful when there's a lot of snow falling, but peoples just honestly need to stay home on those 2 or 3 days of the year when things get totally crazy.

[@rshutterbug47]

Josh That Is What You Live For, You Should Give Him A REALLY NICE CHRISTMAS GIFT For Him & HIS FAMILY 🎅🎅🎅😊

[@Eldorado716]

Is like you are in the perfect area for towing business Is like there is always something going on the LA area

[@gragor11]

Nice job. Compressing that cylinder was a trick to see. One for the algorithm.

[@jnelson4765]

Sometimes brute force has an elegance all its own.

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

I looked at sort by but it didn't offer dumb to dumber. I have missed the wicked wit of Josh lately. Good job. great video and entertaining responses.

[@PepesTowingService]

Haha I know, been too busy lately. I wish KZbin would send me the dumb comments only directly so I could have fun 🤣

[@jeremykagchelland2876]

Oh no you forgot your high vis chains😂😂😢

[@OhioPalmTrees]

def in the top 3 coolest I've seen. Traffic on both sides worksite in the middle, that was insane in the membrane lol

[@PepesTowingService]

Oh it was even better in person lol. Good feeling getting that lane opened in all of 5 min then handling the entire job with traffic snaking on BOTH sides

[@walterpoole4689]

I actually just wanted to say that i personally pray and hope that the driver was not hurt seriously as well as no one else

[@The1sKa]

It pisses me off how this side is where the accident is at and the other side has hella traffic Dam rubbernecks!!

[@DrewMarold]

This is how I recover trucks & trailers in Snowrunner: hook up the winch and drive until it flips itself upright.

[@pd2468]

Hell yeah your first on scene that's big money LOL because I know guys who've been driving for 20-30 years to do this and they're good at their job and they make good money

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Great job 👍

[@dannmohr5721]

Awesome vid…… so precise and accurate…… you guys rock …….masterful flip……👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸