50,000lbs of Pipes Rollover - What an Accident!

50,000lbs of Pipes Rollover - What an Accident! Back again with another wild rollover with my buddy Omar at Titan Tow. He got this job down at the ports and called me for help, so I responded with Hulk, my 50ton rotator. These jobs are always a nightmare only because the load is so unstable. Containers are the easiest thing to upright in my book, and even trailers can be brought up with ease with some classic finesse. A flatbed trailer though with an open load of pipes, held together by straps, is incredibly difficult.
In hindsight, it just might have been easier to cut the straps and start from the scratch. This option though is always my absolute last resort, and I would not be a good operator if I didn't try all other methods first. You also risk a ton of damage, such as the pipes bouncing into that street light. Imagine if the force of cutting the straps knocked it over? Yikes!
After a few different attempts, we finally got the rigging just right to get this monster upright. Unfortunately the roll messed everything up, so even though we got it upright, the shift made it impossible to transport. That's why we brought in my dad with a Landoll to transfer some of the load, then correct the trailer so my tractor can tow that too safely.
All in all a very tough and stressful job, but all the teamwork made it fun and worthwhile at the end when we all left. Thanks again Omar for the call! What did you guys all think of this tough one?
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[@ThatOneGuy-ot1qd]

Your dad doesn't mess around...gets stuff done... Good to see him.

[@stellarproductions8888]

In the year or so that I have been watching this channel, I've watched a ton of Pepes video's. If there is one constant that I have always noticed, is that Josh's dad doesn't mess around. He has tons of experience working at the company, plus he's the boss, the owner of the whole operation. What he says goes! But I've also noticed another side to Josh's dad, he's a funny character. And when in moments where they can relax on the job, he will crack jokes like the best of them. Josh's dad has got me laughing my butt off quite a few times. One time I even spit out my Red Bowl it was so funny.

[@imagseer]

@@stellarproductions8888 Yeah, Josh is going to have to be just like his Dad one day, a rock solid anchor that the team knows they can rely on, not just hot on safety, but also when the toughest decisions have to be made. Doesn't have to be popular, just has to be right.

[@Beautiful_Days9249]

You are so polite with your workers and saying please. You are a great guy.

[@mixerman1]

I was waiting for straps to snap on the first lift. This was crazy technical and dangerous..the ol man was starting to get a bit wound up. Well done to Omar too

[@brian7327]

Its always a good day when you can set up the entire load without losing it job well done to both companies

[@buddyreed2623]

Your videos are always fun to watch, you get folks out of bad places.

[@Jonathan-ri5ek]

This was super dangerous. Well done guys, great job.

[@floydhelms44]

As you said Josh, to that man " That's not an easy job", but Pepe's has its back!

[@briananderson8733]

Yet another proof that Pepe's Towing is excellent. More teamwork with another company. Good show.

[@razlan5402]

I like how you take control but in a good positive way . Great job

[@dukenukem7183]

It's good to see another freightliner keeping you guys busy

[@andrewdavidson7656]

Ron Pratt had a very similar rollover a while back and it took all three of his heavies to upright it. He had to pretty much call his entire crew out and he fought that one for several hours.

[@RDC_Autosports]

that guy was complaining about having to climb to the top of a container to hook it one day 😂 he didn’t wanna do that

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Unfortunately Ron Prat is not as good as he thinks, just a guy with a big ego.😊

[@tira2145]

Ron never showed what he did after he got it up righted. Pretty sure he had to transfer all the pipes.

[@tira2145]

@@walkingwithdogs8547 yep, he's a complete asshole who will rip people off.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

@tira2145 yes he doesn't show you what he doesn't want you to see.

[@lynnmeese55]

OMG! I love your Dad❤ Pepes is the premier towing company in LA!

[@bgmckddy]

VERY cool recovery!! Sometimes one big lift gets it done. Sometimes it's a bunch of little lifts adjusting as you go that gets it done. You Omar and The Boss got it done!!

[@lilylax1990]

I love when you say, “I’ve got an idea.”😊

[@asulliv1954]

I bet every trucking company out there in LA owes their thanks & money to Pepe n his crew these guys are the best and make it look so easy!!You guys are ready for all that comes along!!

[@JasonEsquivel]

Love how Shredder just takes over. 😂 Y'all make a good team. Omar has a nice truck too.

[@mikedavis4949]

The jobs I’ve done I cut the pipe off. To much risk for shifting. Plus you had to unload it anyways. Just a lesser headache to deal with. Friendly advice. Use a shorter lift line. In a lot of your videos your snatch block is mere inches from your sheave at the top of your lift,right when you need that extra couple feet of cable to finish the rollover. You’re a great operator,and I’m not hating. I love your videos. They’re great ways to share the industry. Just offering some insight

[@PepesTowingService]

The problem with that is the street light. Those pipes with momentum could be catastrophic when released. Especially the ones on top. If they all hit that street light and it went over then I’m screwed

[@deltajohnny]

Great reasoning 👏👏

[@deandeki]

​@PepesTowingService here was street light poles. The friendly commentator writed that he noticed that in a lot of salvaging operations/videos. I have absolutely nothing to do with your type of jobs, rotators ( tipical American thing ). Just a person who understands a bit of physics and math, but mostly on theoretical side and about 33%of practical job, okay let's say similar to your job but in much smaller, unimaginabme smaller practical ops. Often involves ropes, pulleys, straps(mostly to try to simulate something). In past weeks i am enjoying in your vids, great quality of sound and a lots of pixels. Sometimes you have quite challenging and difficult jobs plus with all weather against you. Perseverance, respect, good job ethics, taking reasonable advices from whoever,good relations with all your crew...signs that You Mr Josh have an exellent potential to go, or at least aspire to take your job on a different level. Yes! That's what I was thinking about. What do you think , And now for our friend who noticed something. Here you had the light poles and was keeping your butt from big penalties for it(if damaged), and very possible further damage to the pipes(also on your acc.). And now Mr Josh, the ball is with you. Will you pls explain why u're going to the end or very near it, when you might need those 60cm(almost 2 feet) to sometimes even a full meter(around 3.3feet). Yes, you always can re-rig it but, sometimes time has more worth than money, so... PS. I am sorry for this long text bt was also trying to practice written English . From Southern Europe, btw. Keep it safe Mr Josh and the crew(and of course, say hello to your, on first glance, interesting father(quite fast phisically(yes, he took your remark about his obesity and probably will start to work on it) not just mental plus very expeditive. An exellent example. God bless You all working men and women and keep it safe. So long.

[@desmondriddler6780]

What we're they thinking of loading pipes like that should be 321 and no more, that's why it rolled, well done on the recovery. I bet they overloaded for profits, and now it will cost them loads of money. Your Dad has fun working with you.

[@abbybonilla4511]

I've seen 24x42 carbon steel pipes stacked as wide as the trailer and we push the envelope on weight. We don't take chances on metal banding each pipe.

[@pear7777]

good chance the semi is privately owned Bad news for that family

[@user-fz4fm4rv6t]

Buenos días, un buen trabajo, como siempre, bien calculado, un saludo.🖐️🇪🇦💪👍

[@markenda1]

Another awesome job. I am not any expert on loading trucks, but the way it was initially loaded was a disaster waiting to happen.

[@55VickyV]

Wow! That was an interesting, but stressful job. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@raygreene73]

The best tow team on the tubes

[@sdoieqwfjhweoiuhasdo]

These rookie drivers keeping you guys in business 😎

[@cashtimevideo1501]

That was one heavyweight contest! 😅. It looked to me like a case of putting too much load on one trailer, instead of spreading it on two... to try and save money... then that's what happens... 😒 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@leshawthorn3772]

Great job fellas, that was a bit of a toughie.

[@jasonpeterson6163]

I love your videos and the challenges you face with. If I could work for you guys I'd love to put my brain to these challenges they are always fun to me. I grew up and lived in L.A, ow I'm in O.C. I'm trying to get into the towing industry but it's rough getting in there. I have over 7 ish years of semi trucking, but now I'm trying to stay local but still under heavy machinery operations. I wish you the best of luck on your job and videos. Keep up the good work.

[@laura_774]

OMG Josh, here we go again 🤦‍♀️ another freightliner on its side this is truck what 999 now at this point🤣 I think Freightliner should sponsor you guys at this point lol. Great teamwork 👊with you and Omar and of course your dad making sure your butt is in line🤣

[@jackb.nimble4146]

The result was like a PIPE DREAM!!!

[@jorgenegrete7494]

As always at your best😅

[@wallyG204]

Pepe’s likes it lined up long an straight 😉👌🏽 awesome video!!!

[@iain3411]

Haha , , , When DAD shows up he's in control. Great job. Nice to see you working with a different rotator

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Josh Thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@user-zr1ij2tm6u]

That was some recovery... pipes are a pest at times...good job...stay safe

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

Shredder. Haha. Although I have to say you guys have a great working relationship considering. Most dads have a hard time handing over the reigns.

[@malalexander3515]

Another excellent job!

[@bennyedmondson8919]

Amazing job as always I look forward to your videos the fact that you explain everything you are doing and the reason as to why I liked how you was teaching omar the basics well done to both crews

[@daveanderson2865]

Looks like you did a better job securing on the flatbed than the company did. Great recovery and skills.

[@ariedekker7350]

Well, job done. Nice, almost the same rotator. And daddy who quickly takes charge.

[@joelcs58]

Excellent job ❤❤

[@Mr.XYZ6775]

LOL at the biggening, that was a good strap on job on all those long pipes. 🤣

[@leighsayers2628]

Dad is awesome ..great job by everyone ..love your videos .

[@EyeMWing]

Don't think I'd have had the guts to trust those straps to keep that load from shifting and dumping all over the rotators.

[@earleddings5166]

Josh another Great video ! I enjoyed it very much . Then I enjoy all your videos . This one seems like a nail biter . I binge watch your videos pretty much daily . My favorite go to channel !

[@texasgilley9533]

You had everything under control. Thanks for going good and big daddy show up. I couldn’t stop laughing. He is a character. Great job awesome video.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Beautiful job. Stay Safe!

[@rodneyjeffery9726]

Nice job guys

[@georgehasler142]

Everyone did a outstanding job and great team work together everyone one with both work and stay safe

[@kingtut5923]

That's what I call a safe load, still on the ruck when tipped over.

[@rshutterbug47]

Nice Team Job On Each Of You & Your Guy's & DAD👍👍👍

[@rickydonahue1586]

I used to deal with heavy shc.80 ductile pipe every day. Off loading is the most dangerous time to deal with it. Awesome job gentleman!👍👍😁

[@MaxMustermann-kp2dv]

Where is the Big Flipper when something big needs to be flipped 😂😂

[@DisneyPatty7884]

Your dad made me laugh when he said : "I fit!" 😆

[@josealcala404]

Great content

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Nice job👍

[@francisremillard9482]

Very good job..

[@clobbyhops]

Good Job brothers

[@j.t.jackson1513]

Love it when your pop's is on scene, he's a mover!

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

At the beginning of the video I was like where's pops? Not that I don't doubt your skills but Pops just puts it together nicely. Pops knows some shit 👍🏽🤙🏽💪🏾

[@PepesTowingService]

Not even mad cuz it’s true. My skill is known but dad has dozens of years of experience that is unmatched

[@chrishumphreys7774]

You guys always get a lot of trucks that get tired and want to lay on their sides. Lol

[@marcusthomas6998]

Great work. Do they or why don't they have a pincher attachment for you to move pipes like these. I saw on for rocks,where it squeezes,as you lift,then as it sits,it opens up.

[@steveminton8329]

Dad was like get off your phone and get to work 😂

[@user-uh7ft8kp4f]

Interesting tow - I wondered if the tractor was being towed (the prop-shaft was obviously disconnected and tied up); confirmed by reading your description!

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

WOW But you all got it done very nice work looking good 👍😊

[@blows649]

Just broke up with my girl, just what I needed Josh & crew. Thank you guys and stay safe out there & happy holidays.

[@PepesTowingService]

Stay strong, and know that Pepe’s tow will always be here with the quality content to binge on

[@rafaramos1961]

Man y’all guys are pretty safety complacent, good thing your dad is there directing things, those freaking pipes spread apart it’ll be end of game for sure, 🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@leroykidd7457]

Highly trained Professional, Skilled in the art of deception

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@rogerford4427]

I like your DAD. Do as I say, no questions. 😵‍💫

[@PepesTowingService]

Hence is nickname Shredder 😂

[@rayleyva1830]

Wow another great job well done Josh say hello to papi chulo JOE ❤️🌹💯

[@danielsantos4903]

Boa noite pepe,s e equipe otimos salvamento parabens.😊

[@W.F.Fischer]

California dreaming 🛌. Greetings from old Germany 🇩🇪

[@johnyang6969]

"I have an idea" is gonna be my famous last words lol

[@jimmarshall2757]

It could have been worse, it could have been snowing! 😂😂😂

[@WilliamVincik]

whoever loaded those nine pipe on the trailer needs to find a new job.

[@joeacosta5011]

47:09 is absolutely hilarious !

[@ramondtaylor9852]

He delivered it

[@Oildaledave]

That job really exhausted Omar.

[@Christopher-iu6lg]

AMAZING JOB!!!aa👍👍👍👍😃😃😃Any comments are going to less than what we saw you fellows deal.👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😇

[@stellarproductions8888]

The driver is going to get himself a DOT citation for being overweight, now we know what caused this role over in the first place. If the driver had only 4 of those massive pipes on his trailer, he wouldn't have been overweight, nor top heavy either, and a role over could have been avoided. I loved the boomy sounds those big pipes made as you handled them like a BOSS! I know this was a tough job, great work Josh and Commander Josh's Dad. HAHA!

[@benkok02]

Load is around 46000 pounds not over weight

[@manorin]

You basically get the Red Forman Award when a tow truck driver asks you how heavy your load is and you don't have an answer

[@stellarproductions8888]

@@benkok02 Josh said he was overweight so I took his word for it. Usually Josh is always right, but humans are not infallible, so he could have been wrong I guess.

[@stellarproductions8888]

@@manorin Yeah totally, it's called the Red Forman Dumbass award. 😂

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes that was cool Peace out

[@clemnunn3832]

Josh I think that is your name how do this on flat ground is it speed or what iam amazed this from Australia love it good on you and your team thank you sir 😊

[@abbybonilla4511]

There's a reason why a homeboy and I metal band all steel at Ferguson. ESPECIALLY 42's.

[@KT-mb3gp]

I thought it would be easier to unstrap the load before you turn the tractor & trailer. Then load pipe. I am a old pipe fitter .

[@PepesTowingService]

Like I mentioned in the video, what would have happened if the pipes knocked down the street light that was in the direct path ? I wanted to avoid that and was successful

[@haroldsmith45302]

08:35 & 08:54 - You are a braver man than I am.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Over loaded trucks have a tendency to tip over on turns and sharp curves. Good job Omar and Josh!

[@tofadeisastart]

Will the next generation recovery truck have controls to move the truck forward or backwards from your remote lol

[@scanmead]

Geez. Are ALL your guys virtuosos on rotators? Impressive.

[@richardreid6377]

LA drivers give them lots of practice.

[@truckinwiththegunny]

Dang, good job tho

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Come to Massachusetts it chill here right now

[@mariorodriguez560]

When did this happen? I drive there everyday when I’m working Caltrans.

[@finetuner53402]

Just a Note: from a old guy. Use a endless loop for safety and could centre it and use one cable. with a tag line. I chocked it with a chain back in the day.

[@clemnunn3832]

In australia your landfall to us it's a tilt tray trailer 😊

[@markbloodface]

Pops put the whip to you lol

[@PepesTowingService]

Lmao right ??? Humbled me good lol

[@litz13]

So how much did each pipe end up weighing ?

[@joeswartz6181]

I think most of these big trucks capsizing is because of speed. .

[@orlandochacon9253]

Mr Omar needs to walk around the load to see what’s going on. Definitely doesn’t have the drive and knowledge that Josh exhibits.

[@ST-ej9bt]

Reminds of one of plaza rowing’s gigs think they in California too

[@kencrouch668]

Some comments if you please: Let's go to time 51:12 - what I saw was your dad walking between the unsecured flat bed on the left and the pipes that were on the ground on the right. I'm thinking that your dad could have been crushed - the straps on the flatbed were already strained (good job to the trucker or whomever strapped the load). I have never worked on a wrecker so excuse me for the next question- you mentioned cribbing when you first started the video. I'm wondering if that would have helped stabilize the pipes - at least to a certain point? Also- can you tell us what happened to the pipes? Some were bent at the ends - I'm wondering if someone called the supplier and told them about the accident and they sent someone to investigate or had them sent back to the manufacturer for rework? Surely- you couldn't have loaded them up to the final customer and not say anything to them! Good video!!!

[@earleddings5166]

There's no shortage of armchair quarterbacks as usual . They no nothing yet they know it all . Amazing !

[@craigblackmon6531]

Usually when someone says not afraid they usually are very afraid Yes.

[@normanott644]

How did he tip over on a straight flat road?