Hurricane Hilary Havoc - Tractor Trailer Jackknife!

Hurricane Hilary Havoc - Tractor Trailer Jacknife! California is known for being sunny year round, but when it rains, EVERYONE forgets how to drive it seems. Hurricane Hilary was no exception here. While all my viewers from anywhere else in the world laugh at what we call a hurricane, it still never fails to amaze me how easily avoidable accidents happen with some rain.
I'm not sure on the details of what caused this accident, could have been speed or another vehicle swerving into his lane. Regardless, we got the call from California Highway Patrol to respond to a tractor with loaded trailer that jackknifed on the freeway and was blocking lanes. Alex was available and jumped on the opportunity to handle this job with Big Flipper, our 75ton rotator.
His first step was a very very smart move. The way the tractor spun and went forward was problematic to the recovery, and if he just did a regular winch out or pulled the tractor first, it would come in contact with the center divider and cause a ton of further damage. Instead he used the rotator to lift the trailer and drag everything away from the wall.
From here, it was a simple lift and swing to straighten this out. Well, not so simple since one of the bumper pins would not go in, but a Bailey's mini sling fixed that issue no problem. Against logic, the driver said he could finish driving the badly damaged tractor to his destination and refused the tow, while they had a new tractor pick up the trailer. Was a fun and challenging job made easy with the right equipment and operator.
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[@bgmckddy]

My first thought was, "A screwdriver?? What the hell is going to do with a screwdriver??". As it turns out, it was VERY useful.

[@PepesTowingService]

Very useful when big flipper is sitting tall raised up and you aren’t 6’4” 😂😂

[@bgmckddy]

@@PepesTowingService It's always good to have the right tool for any job!!

[@OTE_TheMissile]

@@PepesTowingService Probably dumb question but would it help if the side doors opened up instead of down so you weren't reaching over them? Or is it just the GoPro lens making it look that way?

[@cashtimevideo1501]

@@PepesTowingService Plus, using a screwdriver to operate the switches eliminates the risk of getting rainwater in them off wet hands, and causing a short-circuit 😬

[@f0rumrr]

my thought was, dont want to get the buttons wet.

[@edwinschlee8374]

The same happens here in Colorado every winter! They drive 75 to 80 during the spring and summer and the first moisture puts them in a ditch! Good job Alex getting it turned so they could move it!

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

Alex never fails to impress. Calm, methodical and adaptive are characteristics that come to mind. My second thought is of Josh, sitting in a dry place, moybe with coffee. I am so jealous of the bilingual skill of Alex. Great job, interesting descriptions, it is all there. Thanks guys.

[@BryonBarros-zu2bk]

Very cool CHP officer

[@fishpolice150]

Great job Alex 👏 👍

[@colinl9018]

Working close to speeding traffic in the wet, Big Cohunas man, great work, like watching a surgeon at work.

[@rjkee5157]

What an eye! Moved the trailer just the right amount. Well done.

[@PepesTowingService]

Right on the money !!

[@mfc4591]

Its not cool going out in the rain and working on a busy main route, but well done, stay safe team.

[@slo_nismo17]

Great video as always. I hope he remembered to grab the equipment next to the wall at 33:04 😅

[@gragor11]

The cab pin

[@renesanchez8236]

The incidents or work always requires a new approach,which makes the job very challenging. The job is very interesting which means you have to be on your toes.

[@shirleysmith9745]

Alex and others are great but I miss seeing you Josh. I thoroughly enjoy watching you all.

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Josh Another great video. Thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@RichoG85]

Alex, come on now. At 21:00 did you have that pre-measured? That was some impressive recovery work, without any damage.. and so close to the wall 👍 Keep up the great work!

[@jorgenegrete7494]

Thanks for sharing

[@nelsonmattoon150]

You did another fine recovery 👍

[@mattc.310]

A small piece of PVC with caps on the ends and spring clips to hold it to the door would be a good alternative to the screwdriver. Creative solution though. Interesting conclusion at the end. Turns out everyone drives away. A little water on the roads and the place goes crazy.

[@llyodreeves4657]

Keep up the good work love watching on KZbin god bless

[@badger7015]

excellent video. always great to watch a professional do his job. The camera work was awesome and one of the best I've seen. be safe.

[@RLTango]

I was wondering if I'd see a video of your hurricane recovery efforts! It's crazy to see how big of a negative impact rain can have on traffic. And how awesome people like you are put there restoring the peace!

[@PepesTowingService]

Just this one! As bad as the news made it sound, it didn’t get much worse than this in my area of LA

[@RLTango]

11:00 - Wow! I think that's a first.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Alex !!! Another ""VICTORY "" for you !!!! Kinda thought using a screwdriver for extra leverage was pretty thoughtful !!! If that compartment door had hinges on the top so the door wouldn't be in your way would help !!!! Not gona pick on ""SHORT "" people have ""NO"" legs & Need a step stool to stand on !! 🙂🙃😉👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThomasKent1346]

"It never rains in California...It pours, man, it pours"

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Nice work 👍👍👍👍👍 looking good 👍😊

[@harryscott9533]

Another awesome performance 🤓🙋‍♂️👍

[@dansnider960]

Great job Alex!!

[@jonahkasiborski1472]

Be safe to everyone at Pepe's Towing Service in California. I know every truck will be on the road alot for a bit. Especially with mopping up the hurricane.

[@danb2122]

I live up in Northern Cali. We didn’t see a drop of rain from that tropical storm.

[@jim2757-w8m]

Just like working most days in the UK, just a little damp. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 😀

[@johnnyrebel11]

nice work stay save my man

[@larrybrown7273]

Outstanding prep'rigging PEPE

[@richardstine6560]

I’m surprised the Trooper let him drive off. If it were a DOT Trooper I’m sure the tractor would be places “out of service” till an inspection.

[@PepesTowingService]

Oh man we think the same. I was like what? But I guess since he said he was only going off the exit lol. Still tho seems super unsafe

[@autumn7ful]

Alex to the rescue

[@rayleyva1830]

Great job well done

[@JohnSmith-gb5vg]

😎✌️nice work😊

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@slimwantedman6694]

Love the title

[@BryonBarros-zu2bk]

Screwdriver? Nice. I have to use a milk crate to get things out of the back of my work truck. Nice.

[@tracysmith9961]

I passed that jack knife towing a truck and trailer down to Pomona

[@backaddict673]

At 30:38 you gave me an anxiety attack with that swinging!

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Send some of that rain to Texas

[@The_Slippery_Slope_NZ]

Aaaaaaaye Castro!

[@moefuggerr2970]

Florida gets those storm pretty regularly. Our sandy soil just gulps it down. Lucky y'all did not get the real deal hurricane.

[@stevedunford7632]

Is there some special reason why the free spool is not controlled from the remote? Perhaps so you can't make a button press in error.

[@tnine3]

I hope that chp officer doesnt catch any heat for this haha

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

A mixup in communication. Somebody didn't get the message that they were sending another tractor.

[@scottb02]

Quick question. What determines when hope goes or another wrecker?😀

[@cool2180]

Probably that company should switch to a Tandem tractor for better traction.

[@LindaPhillips-t3h]

Where is the good looking dude that started this channel ?

[@fishhaulergreatlakes8208]

Poquito traffic helped

[@valerieumphenour3565]

Do you guys have to run log books?

[@55VickyV]

I miss you Josh! Are you just an editor now?

[@jesseford7231]

😎👌

[@patrick103b]

The drivers obviously know to stay out of closed lanes in the us someone would of slammed into your truck by now in the uk

[@stevebury6560]

Is Josh still with the company?

[@PepesTowingService]

I produced this video. Alex has a GoPro but I still edit them all. Of course I’m with the company, it’s a family business.

[@markcasillas2166]

When is Josh gonna go back to doing the videos

[@PepesTowingService]

Do you even follow my channel? I just posted a winchout I did yesterday and 3 days before that a rollover I did.

[@peterseager6738]

Why not pull the trailer backwards until the tractor is straightened out?

[@PepesTowingService]

What a horribly unsafe suggestion on a rainy freeway with a loaded trailer. First the trailer lines had no air is obvious by the video. You would shut down the ENTIRE freeway to Uturn and back up to it, then drag a loaded trailer with locked brakes? Then what do you do when the tractor tries to straighten out and slams against the wall? That’s why Alex moved it first. I hope you aren’t a wrecker operator because this is a truly horrible and unsafe idea. Why not just get a Chinook helicopter and move the trailer too I guess lol

[@peterseager6738]

OK OK calm down. A polite answer is all that is needed. @@PepesTowingService

[@PepesTowingService]

My bad I just read your comment as snarky and thought you meant it in a negative. But for the reasons I explained is why Alex did it this way

[@waynewalker8603]

[@anuragrathore7332]

It's a truck not a tractor. Tractor are used in farms. How uneducated people in US are.

[@PepesTowingService]

You're literally an idiot.

[@anuragrathore7332]

@@PepesTowingService why it is called tractor trailer inspite of terming it trailer truck..?

[@PepesTowingService]

@anuragrathore7332 you know Google exists right? I really get a kick when people are so confidently incorrect and ignorant.

[@Fred-d2m]

😂😂👏