Driver Error or Truck Failure? A Bad Day Gets Worse for This Driver

Driver Error or Truck Failure? A Bad Day Gets Worse for This Driver. Talk about having a BAD day! This poor guy broke down at the worst possible time, while trying to back up his tractor trailer into a loading dock. He was stuck for hours before being referred to Pepe's Tow. I was working with Alex and the call came in as much worse than it was. We responded with Hulk, a 50ton rotator, and Big Flipper, a 75ton rotator.
From the one zoomed in picture we got, I thought this was going to be a full on recovery job. I was first told the trailer was going to stay at the facility, then I would tow the tractor to the dealer. Unfortunately the driver was not thinking straight and did not communicate clearly so our original plan was scrapped once the owner of the facility came out and said he can't leave the trailer.
To make matters worse, it was a Saturday and the following Monday was a holiday, which meant the dealer would be closed for days. No worries, I called my dad and he brought a tractor so we can split everything and tow them separately to store until the following Tuesday.
Sure, it's not our craziest job but man I had fun with this one; even with all the change of plans and lack of communication. Those make the job interesting!
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[@joshua43214]

It is not a language barrier, it is a cultural barrier. Folks from India and Pakistan are some of the most keen negotiators in the world, and the "language" barrier was his way of negotiating. He knew he couldn't leave the trailer in the dock, but hoped that once it was there, the owner would have no choice but to let it stay (much cheaper than towing and storing it).

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Would have possibly cost him more: time is money.

[@bgmckddy]

Every time "The Boss" shows up, the video gets better. Despite a few communication issues, in the end you did what needed to be done to help this driver out. Breaking down on a holiday weekend SUCKS!! This driver can relax knowing that his load and equipment are safe for the weekend. Job well done!!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Very true points ! And we love when he comes out too lol always a good time !

[@williamkirkland7002]

The coolest thing watching this video is hearing the respect that you have for your Dad and the happiness you have in Your voice that he is there to help you. I also love that older Peterbuilt truck your Dad is driving. The colors are old school but still looking like new. You are blessed to still have your Dad working with you at "Pepe's Towing". GOD bless your families for the upcoming holidays 2023.

[@GeneWogomon]

That's Alex not he's dad...

[@PepesTowingService]

@GeneWogomon wrong. I'm in this video and so is my dad and Alex.

[@walterfischetti5711]

When the driver told you he got the ok to leave the trailer in the loading dock i said to my self "think they better go ask the people in the building themselves" ! But it worked out - love watching you & seeing how well you guys figure things out.

[@richmcbride5794]

Seat belt is something you should already know and cell phone too

[@Terry49]

yes yes

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

I admire the way you were able to deal with the "miscomunication" without losing your cool. I have just finished a marathon of "PEPE"S Tow" and each of the videos your politeness to the public, customers is great. One obious reason that the company has grown. To all the people who made rude comments, I hope you enjoy your easy chair or coffee with a tablet. It reminds me of the time my oldest brother told a man who was grumbling about how his generation did a job better "Yeah, that was when the winter was colder and the snow deeper" Thnaks again for the new video!

[@falcon8553]

I admire these young folks with old school courtesy.

[@SilasMitchell-j7x]

I agree with @kelleyunoffical3269 commits, but I have noticed that you don't like people hooking their horns at you. You have told them to shut up and to stop. I thought that it was just one of the 10K fans who was just saying hi.

[@RickTapkey2]

Moral of the story- don’t rely on a middleman to give you answers!!

[@mixerman1]

Even with all the barriers this job was handled with the utmost respect and professional courtesy...well done to all the Pepe's crew...Alex is worth his weight as an operator and videographer... 3 thumbs up

[@briananderson8733]

Everytime I watch Pepe's towing do a job I am struck with how professional and exact you are. ALL of the team.

[@Doc_Dolan]

Major kudos to Alex!!!! No mean feat to back up the T/T combo with the tractor front wheels in the air, backing downhill into a dark hole, and managing to steer it into the dock - while only controlling it with ONE cable, gravity, and a rotator! GREAT JOB! MEAN SKILLS!!!

[@Augustosobreira-d2u]

There's no doubt we are in a presence of a well trained and smart truck driver.

[@psydwaindah]

You're the kind of guy I would enjoy working with. Calm and professional. Great stuff!

[@chadanderson2804]

The belly that the driver created for himself is impressive. Geez. Legit job well done.

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

These are usual issues drivers face daily. Nobody chooses where they are going to break down next. Great recovery guys.

[@Shredderof_POWDA]

This guy is a steering wheel holder not a legit truck driver. He clearly doesn't know how to check and maintain his fluids(which caused this issue). Any one with common sense does a daily pre and post trip inspection...especially a truck driver.

[@LongIslandHobbyist]

The mechanic there said he had almost no transmission fluid.......that's a failure of a driver to pre trip his rig. He caused this problem.

[@AliMaskiin]

​@LongIslandHobbyist how tf do pretrip transmission fluid on a semi??

[@schlomoshekelbergowitz]

​@@AliMaskiin Check the dipstick 😒

[@1984Alive]

​@@AliMaskiinCheck transmission temperature with your hand😂

[@jaimeross7507]

I have Never seen a vid no longer than 4 min. long and stayed......I watched this from beginning to end..... BRAVO!!!!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Man that’s so cool to hear I love these comments the most. Thank you! If you like this, you should subscribe and check out my playlists. I have TONS of this kind of content

[@jaimeross7507]

@@PepesTowingService I Sub'd today kid....la Raza could Not have any more of a Perfect Role model than Yourself......I myself am a ol dog..ol school...tu sabes...I wish more youth had your Spirit. You had Great Parenting....Keep carrying Your Cross my Brother...You are in Our Prayers.

[@businessanalystsworldwide9639]

I like this see this. Y’all really helped that trucker out and allowed him to dock his trailer. Keep up the good work fellas. Us truckers appreciate that 100%.

[@charleskazee1869]

Never trust people that say we can drop it here. Always check yourself. If they say what you don't trust me just say no I don't I always check for myself. It's an ugly way to be but you're covering your own back that way. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Much love. Stay healthy and safe

[@Handorgeous]

Gentlemen another great job. Dads looking great and Alex out did himself and you Josh great head on your shoulders. Job well done. 🚚

[@colinl9018]

The angle of that driveway into the cold stores didn't leave much clearance on the bodywork of trucks. Love the way you and Alex work in tandem together, very professional outfit.

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Just when you think you've seen everything, something weird comes up but you guys handled it like pros!

[@stevehaines6343]

When I first saw this I thought the driver had bellied out the trailer but how it turned out was more of a challenge. When your dad arrived and dropped first time into the fifth wheel shows he still has it apart from the socks. A great team effort.

[@JaniceMcGill-r6v]

Anything I’ll see about all the trucks they are so shiny and clean and organized flatbed doesn’t matter which one they’re all beautiful. Thanks so much Josh and Alex and shredder.

[@cashtimevideo1501]

That was sooo enjoyable to watch! 😊. Always fun when Dad's involved!🤩. Just goes to show, you never get two jobs the same! 👍

[@Jonathan-ri5ek]

Shredder with the one shot Nellie. Nice job mix match socks 😂

[@litz13]

Every now and then, people need a reminder that these rotators are actually TOW trucks and not mobile cranes .... ;-)

[@mfc4591]

Your Dad does not have mismatched socks, he has another pair just like that ! I fear the orange truck has some big gearbox bill to pay ! Well done team.

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Nice looking Pete

[@briananderson8733]

That makes them a specialty pair of socks.

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Nice job guys again

[@12pawsinn]

​@@nelsonmattoon150 kenworth... close tho

[@NGHmusic]

poor allison...:(

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I understood he (the driver) said ok to leave the trailer there and another guy is coming to pick it up.

[@Milaap2211]

He is a punjabi guy and he don't know how to deal in this situation so pepe you are so good for helping hand to this person god bless you love from india 😎

[@LinwoodPowell]

His Hands on the hip with flip-flops.....foreign driver's classic look😂

[@jeffo881]

drivers don't check your fluids, just turn up the radio till you can't hear the noise anymore.

[@GerryHobby-ne8pj]

ALL I WANT TO SAY YOU GUYS DO GREAT WORK I ENJOY WATCHING YOU IN A RECOVERY AND HOW YOU ALL WORK TOGATHER AS A FAMILY. I LIVE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS.

[@unclespongehead]

That was a fun job, on technical and language scale. I like how you used gravity to your advantage, lowering the tractor trailer into the bay.

[@mrjonnyjones]

This job definitely had some twists and turns but you, Alex and your Dad got the job done! 💪🏻🍟

[@lynnmeese55]

Cool.ride from the inside! Great job as always! Your Dad is awesome ❤.

[@sweetpadre]

Boots and gloves are a must fo real truckers. Safety vest, hard hat and goggles if you haul open deck.

[@joseirizarry8256]

You guys are really qualified, love your expertise, stay safe & blessings 🤗

[@edwinschlee8374]

That turned out to be quite the job with all the misunderstanding. of the driver! Great job Alex and Josh getting it moved around and towed,

[@danspak1671]

PEPE'S ALWAYS COMES UP WITH A SOLUTION!! CLASS ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arlaschmaltz4520]

I have become an avid fan of this channel!!! I have watched most of your videos and I must say each that courtesy is exemplary!!! Kudos to you all!!!

[@PepesTowingService]

If you liked this one, you’re going to love the one I just posted today!

[@Chevy_64SS]

I like the way pops just backed up and said . “ hooked it up “ 😂

[@ariedekker7350]

Yes, your work is certainly varied. That keeps it fun, also to watch.

[@cherylwhitten5879]

I think I would have had a whole bunch of curse words after the mis understanding. LOL

[@rayleyva1830]

Another great job well done guys say hello to papi chulo JOE ❤ miss that guy you need to have him on more of your videos 🌹

[@dwaynereber2082]

Your family owned and operated company runs a top-shelf service 👍👍😁💯

[@RDC_Autosports]

“oh my god you guys are gonna love this one” 😂😂

[@georgeanderson1818]

Dad to the rescue GOD bless all the Dads.😊

[@facial210]

Your dad showed you love then the customer showed you love doing the same task

[@Solitaryman70]

Watching these poor drivers on KZbin makes me so glad I’m retired!!! Then I wonder how I did it for 35 years? From Aug 1988 to Mar 2022, 1st OTR company JB HUNT out of Chicago, Last OTR company, GP TRANSCO Joliet Illinois.

[@m.a.p.4hp737]

I remember Pepe's Towing from the 80's when I had a part-time job at an auto shop. My boss would say: "Hablale a Pepe." Your rigs have sure come a long way!

[@kevinvoyer5053]

I can see the true respect and professionalism throughout this company. But I missed what happened to the orange truck? What happened?

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Wow, what a language barrier. I too thought the driver told you he could keep the trailer at the customer. I didn't think so. Tow to your yard & charge him for storage, you got to get him off the middle of the street. He may have no money, but that's trucking. He's got to prepare for these issues. Trailer storage is minimum $500.00 per day, any where. This drivers going to need to book a room at an "Extended Stay Hotel".

[@davidpontnak3819]

Real truck drivers Don’t wear flip-flops…Shame on the Mess!

[@edstevens1435]

That aint how ya do it there twuck dwiver!!!

[@joedavidzuniga1993]

😂😂🎉🎉

[@37903eral]

That's a steering wheel holder, not a truck driver. Sure glad I am retired.

[@ThomasKent1346]

You watch Bonehead Truckers too, don't you!

[@edstevens1435]

10-4@@ThomasKent1346

[@bustermv]

Clear and concise operation.

[@earndoggy]

Hope the poor driver found a place to stay. Nothing worse than being stranded by yourself in a strange place with nowhere to go.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

It’s honestly terrifying

[@livethecrazylife5779]

I hate peoples wearing flip flops when driving

[@whdbnrm3023]

it's illegal

[@andyb9994]

You guys do great work!!!! im a crane operator and i would love to operate rotaters!!!! Awesome equipment you have!!!!! 💯👍👍

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks 👍

[@Mkebgjonsn]

He's a real professional driver, you can see it on his feet. LOLOL

[@jeremykagchelland2876]

43:13 Looks like someone forgot to take their water bottle off the outrigger🤣🤣

[@philosophyforum4668]

Good thing the cars were there to honk to tell the truck driver he had to move. No one would have been able to figure that out otherwise.

[@wiebittewas6995]

Good work, only squeezed in the front hood. Probably the same price to repair as the actual work. Well done.

[@junelilyrose3396]

Lovely Pepe trucks..the sci-fi looking one is a beauty!!

[@SmR-x3z]

Most definitely a " pre trip inspection " failure . What else is he skipping and flip flops. Cmon guy and is that your trash on the road. Stupid and disrespectful.

[@ltsgarage7898]

You see the Cone? If they don’t see the truck. What difference does it make seeing the cone??

[@PepesTowingService]

It’s worse on the freeway. Fire trucks, 2 lanes closed, rotators with lights and cop cars and people still honk for us to move lol

[@EpicxMayhem]

"Maybe if that guy honks some more, maybe this guy will move"" 😂😂😂😂 Best thing ever!!! 😂😂😂

[@andiiramii2775]

So many of those fools up here in Sacramento. They’re so hard to communicate with

[@jays106]

pretty cool you guys have a rotator strictly for recoveries no under reach or towing capacity

[@pepaw4431]

Oh my God Josh! This one was better than comedy central😆

[@ramrod6279]

Well the job changed 2 times after getting to scenne. Great job guys.

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Another awesome job guys 💪

[@schukls993]

I literally thought, If I was you I'd ask the company to make sure when he said he asked. lol

[@harryscott9533]

Another awesome performance 🤓🙋‍♂️👍

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Have a truck towed on the East Coast and you will find out what a LICENSED THIEF is !

[@boomergirlable]

Wow! Tricky but great job everyone. Watching from Iowa.

[@musclemania30]

So sometimes Alex creates and other times the guy behind the camera this time, Josh l think? Forgive me if I’m wrong but I’m now addicted to this channel.

[@PepesTowingService]

Correct. I'm Josh, and started this channel yeaaars ago. Alex came on board last year and also films content for me to post

[@jgarcia3731]

My guy is wearing flip flops while driving a huge truck😂

[@MynameisDUmass]

Sad lmfao 😂

[@cdcnd4spd13]

I wear dudes lol

[@redeyez444]

No skill ita that simple. He ahouldnt be driving to that truck ​@@MynameisDUmass

[@briansherman3961]

Gotta love those automatic "automated" transmissions.

[@lornahardin4563]

This was different, and entertaining to boot.

[@gilbertsedillo9672]

WOW woooo wat da?..trucker drivers dont check the oil on thier rigs?..if not dats wat happen to him needed 3 rigs to get him out of his mess..so where is he going to sleep..geeez but dats not my business ...gud job guy..lord bless ya'll n keep u safe too..amen

[@deenunya7735]

Something tells me might be a Issue with Payment ,good Vid

[@markverloop8787]

I said that he pays before you move the truck cash or comcheck

[@classicxl]

100% agree with you on getting payment, biggest bunch of scammers out there

[@wcfinvader]

If he doesn’t pay they can put a lien on the truck and eventually the truck becomes theirs if they never get paid.

[@justbeingdee52]

I’m sure they’ll have him pay before they tow out their yard to the dealership

[@deenunya7735]

@@wcfinvader providing its not on Finance

[@Chevy_64SS]

Bro what’s up with Alex hair. What’s going on there 😂 Great job 👏🏻

[@franck5260]

I love your video!!,i was on 10wheels before but construction now, keep working bud🎉

[@solenia4101]

This is what they mean when they say, "They're taking our jobs"

[@Gbluesman]

While you're in Mom's basement playing video games, these are long haulers with sleeper cabs.12 hours of driving, fatigue, road rage in the high cost of diesel fuel. So try sometime wise ass

[@Donaldthefelontrump]

It was never your job.

[@LARRYSTINKS]

change your fluids more often than one might think and theirs a good chance you'll get better gas milage as well as longevity more importantly. i change my full synthetic every 2500-3k. apply that to diesel which is known for many miles will spread it even further.

[@dinosaursivac3511]

Semi truck oil changes are $300-$600 depending on engine. We have 20k intervals some people do 15k, some even 30k miles.

[@kapekodbob]

Well that was an effe'd up job. Guess next time you go in with the driver to be sure all are on the same page . LOL

[@Melomanie-Red]

Where are his ‘work’ shoes? 😂😂😂

[@carliushardin4229]

Trucks break down but how did he manage to make it as difficult as possible for the tow? I've run out of diesel and lost all power but still managed to help out my help

[@jbonegw]

“Who dressed you today sir?” 😂

[@juliogonzo2718]

I never ran a tater but straight stick I'd probably pull it back by the king pin plate on the drivers side then winch the front of the tractor around to the right then hook the combo and park it. Not being critical of the way it was done, it got out of the road so you did it the right way 😀

[@donniehayes8130]

Hahahahaha, that company needs to hire more people like that,lol,keeps us wrecker drivers making good money,laughing all the way to the bank,lol

[@mrinternational5185]

Driver at fault! He did not do his pre-trips, never check his fluids! I bet he bought his license and never got proper training... Illegal driver on the road.

[@Saab91ji]

Omg really ?

[@leejohnson6173]

You don't know shit about what he did or didn't do stfu.

[@bigal3055]

It's a good job he put those warning triangles out. Might not have seen it otherwise.

[@leighsayers2628]

Dad has an awesome looking truck ..

[@JohnSmith-ms2cl]

Those poor trucks man… companies are gonna suffer a lot of “additional overheads “ soon and inevitably pass it onto us… Gonna cost 10 bucks for a potato one day..

[@Terri-qm2th]

Lol😂😂😂 i thought the guy said "his chanklas"!!!😂😂, he said his fan clutch!!!

[@robertconville6269]

Trucking is not what it used to be! You have skills though! Good job!

[@lewiscowden9731]

I have just come across your channel and I love your trucks especially your new one. She is like one of the transformers . Absolutely awesome piece of kit she can do anything. When I'm watching you at a job and you need something pulled this way or that way you have thought of that and your beautiful truck has a way to do it. I collect model trucks and I wish your truck was available as a model. Beautiful trucks and you all do a fantastic job. 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@bgrand5168]

I think the driver was thinking more about how much it would cost for the job🧐

[@amrinder2899]

You are the great people peeps 👍

[@falcon8553]

AWESOME WORK!!!!

[@goodtime504]

That tow company was look for the big rip off lol😢

[@stuartatkins5425]

What kind of testing is required to obtain a CDL? Surely there's a driving test included?

[@PepesTowingService]

It's actually pretty easy to get a CDL