Polar Bear Fiat

[@ussmontana9426]

Mr. Pratt, that Rotator of yours looks so pretty sitting in that snowy parking lot!

[@scottb02]

It's almost like Talon was trying to play horseshoes! You guys did a great job!

[@ericv.d.veen.9323]

It is nice to look in the beginning to the sunscreen.

[@dancarlin5434]

It's nice to see someone as safety conscious as Ron here is, all to many are the exact opposite and are all to willing to blatantly risk their employee's lives (some will force the issue at threat of being fired) just to get something done a few minutes quicker or out of some misplaced idealism.

[@ladygray4]

Reminded me of pulling a calf out of a ditch by one hind leg! I really appreciate how polite you are to bystanders who want to chat, whether it's the driver, a relative, LEO or just someone who happens by. You can somehow keep up a conversation and still get your work done quickly & efficiently.

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Another great recovery Ron. Those little cars are designed for those types of rides. That whole front end probably needs to be replaced. Thank God the guy was alright.

[@saramartin1234]

You all are truly amazing....... blessings. 🙏👠👠

[@korvtm]

Many years ago I was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood MO.Went to a local tire shop to have my studded snow tire removed,I think it was early March.Guy who ran the tire shop said I should wait until end of March,I laughed.Several days later I could not get out of the parking lot.Freezing rain about an inch of ice all around.After that as soon as studs were legal mine went on the car,stayed on until the day before they were illegal to run,in the spring.

[@DallasBoricua]

The young man man who drove this car was accompanied by our Savior. Of that I am sure. Glad the rotator came by, hard recovery indeed. Blessings to you all.

[@Quadflash]

That is one lucky driver. Looks like they'll drop the car directly into the shredder. Winter recoveries like this on have to be tough, Ron. Stay safe!

[@bb1040]

This is why they were talking about not having these deep ditches right next to the roads, for safety reasons, if you happen to get off the side of the road, you have no room to recover. and this one was really deep also.

[@jacquibossier9808]

I appreciate your professionalism, as a tow truck driver and your heart for God. My God bless you and keep you safe.

[@BenWoJoh]

Dear Mr. Pratt and crew. Thank you for the video and GOD Bless You All.

[@edwardcartwright8658]

Happy Father's Day To You and Your Father enjoy yourself

[@brentgalye2936]

Ron, love the way you and Tallon work together. Seems like a pretty good kid.

[@lockedin60]

A very fortunate young man. Great job Ron and Talon. Great teamwork!

[@carltona6429]

I am glad to hear that nobody was injured in the wreck. I like your honesty in the part about the front suspension damage. God Bless brother Ron, stay safe out there and continue doing what you do.

[@gravity422]

Ron you and Talon Rock as Partners...Great job you guys..

[@michellepowell1956]

I like the length of time you let the captions show. Many other are too short and you can't read them before they dis-appear.

[@RonPratt]

I'm glad you appreciate that. Thank you. God bless.

[@cvvjoelcalderon1298]

@@RonPratt m.

[@bennyhill7570]

True, they are up for a good time length, I also tend to pause video on longer captions to be able to read all instead of trying to read & watch at the same time.

[@wildtimbrown]

I just experienced my first ice storm on New Years Eve in Asheville NC. I've got 58 years of hurricanes under my belt though. I think I'm staying south. We have decades some times without a serious storm ;-). More power to y'all

[@avenger007007]

Good to see Talon in a video. Its cool that he stopped in case you would need help.

[@wildtimbrown]

I like seeing Talon driving that truck. No, its not the rotator but its a serious rig in itself.

[@Graysongoogoo]

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[@keithsouter4298]

I am impressed how you guys work in these conditions. I worked in Canberra, Australia twice for a few years each time working in offices and was snowed in a few times so getting to work was a mission on the bus all rugged up but the wind went straight through me. WOW you guys are terrific.

[@markschaner]

Hey Ron: I had my own trouble last night. Hit something on the road and had to call for a tow. The driver who responded said he met you at a truck show in Baltimore a few years ago. Tried to stayed safe while I was waiting, had cones out but will buy some flares today. Thanks for showing us how it's done! Stay safe!

[@michaeldoughty9950]

Hi, Ron, I love watching your video's, as you all ways explain what you are about and that makes worth watching thank you very much. Mick from England UK

[@dh41400]

Somehow I get the feeling that those are summer tyres on that little bear cub, which would explain his little adventure. In any case thankfully everyone is okay and also great to see you work sir. Excellent channel.

[@bengone3349]

Small car semi-big job. Had to chuckle when you kept dropping everything , then you said, "I think I'll walk around. I have some of the ice cleats, and they work. Stay safe Ron!

[@barryshisler3720]

Great job as always Stay safe and God be with you

[@wayne-brock7515]

Glad the kid didn't get hurt. Always good when people doesn't get hurt or as bad. Sometimes you can't always avoid accidents. But another well done on your job. God Bless You and may God Be with you.

[@randallvos]

That grandson was lucky. Around 2003 or so when I worked for a railroad, had my only car vs. train collision. 16 year old kid driving granddads' 1965 Mustang tried to beat me across a railroad crossing, and stalled the engine with the front end in the foul. Tore off most of the front end with the plow of the lead locomotive, a 1972 EMD. I was going 8mph, never saw the impact from my side.......

[@cindyherget5196]

Randall Vos Wow.... hopefully kid survived that..... I have never figured out how cars stall out on railroad tracks. Makes for good movies and for killing the bad guy... but I feel horrible for the train engineer that has to live with the fact they didn’t cause it but it still happens... Then the school buses.. what’s with that....

[@ethanpoole3443]

It is amazing what one can survive unscathed in a modern vehicle if one just commits to that one simple act of buckling up. Here in SC I get so frustrated reading each week how many, mostly young, teens and adults died needlessly in a given week simply because they did not use their seatbelt (or a helmet if on a motorcycle) -- so many end up launched through the windshield just to have their own vehicle land on them a moment later. It is terrifying enough to be in a bad crash and walk away with mere bruises, I can't imagine what their last moments must have been like. I'm grateful this young man was one of those who walked away unharmed, if not a bit shaken, and presumably took that extra couple seconds to buckle up -- better to lose some money to an accident than a life.

[@lockedin60]

They think they are invincible. Reality comes quickly. But they do not get a second chance to redo! Not preaching. The stupid things that I did as a young driver makes my blood run cold. But one thing I always did was buckle up. Still do at 63.

[@flybyairplane3528]

James Russell when I came to USA in ‘59 I found that I could buy seatbelts from SEARS CATALOGUE, and put them in company van, which I drove all the time, everybody, wanted to know what the belt was all about.I came from a BRITISH CROWN ISLAND, so we used to get things in British FORDS, LONG BEFORE they were used here, DISK BREAKS, the DOUBLESIDED KEY, & seatbelts

[@cclngthr]

Looks exactly how this morning was here. A few inches of snow sends drivers in a ditch. Went to take a young boy who was having surgery and saw a lot of cars sliding. I didn't slide because my car has studded snow tires.

[@Joshua79C]

Look up Bjørn Nyland, he recently posted a video pitting his Tesla Model X with studless Nereus tires to a hummer with studded tires, he is from Norway but talks english most the time. Hope you enjoy the comparison video, its a bit entertaining.

[@wssides]

Yes, but give Bjorn 1/2 hour practice in the Hummer and he would take it places the manufacturer never imagined. The driver makes a fantastic difference!

[@tuba7084]

We been having our fair share of cars in the ditch here in Iowa. Nothing like freezing rain with a couple inches of light snow on top to make the roads super slick.

[@flybyairplane3528]

Colin Guthrie To be true, I used them in the 1960s, but I have NEVER SEEN THEN since the 70s, here in. NJ, cars today have all season tyres, but they DO make studded winter tyres, due to the rubber compound, but NOT for over 60^F use

[@Repairman87]

Good for you Ron on letting Talon do it his own way and not taking over. Thats the best way for people to learn.

[@gorillaau]

Scott McDonald As they say there is more than one way to skin a cat.

[@craigpinto3577]

Great video good to hear the driver was not hurt all that cold weather is heading my way

[@clydebalcom8252]

Talon is a good man to have around. You have taught him well.

[@StormChaserCalebkime]

What a Ride Glad the Kid is Ok. Great Job Talon And Ron.

[@towdude330]

Another great job. You guys stay safe and warm.

[@ernestzuidinga8175]

Thank you Mr. Pratt for making the video.

[@Iwanncamp]

Hey Ron, I’m not trying to sound over critical here. You know a WHOLE lot more than I do about this. However, I noticed the path of entry of that car when you arrived on scene. It seemed strange at first why the car was facing towards the opposite direction in the right hand ditch. I’m glad to see no one was hurt seriously. That had to be a hard hit. Thanks for your videos!

[@CrossAnchors]

Hi Ron, for the young man to come away from that wreck, uninjured, the GAoftheU was surely looking down upon and protecting him

[@Rags722]

Fiat .. the only car you can load sideways on the rollback. Interesting the front end took such a hit and the airbags never deployed. I just wish my dad had been as mild mannered as you are with Talon. Would have made growing up a lot more fun! God Bless both of you!

[@01trsmar]

At a certain speed airbags dont go off,they go off at 27 or so mph..So if this car was doing 25 the air bags wont go off,and depends what angle the car is,the airbags wont go off..People assume airbags go off at any hit,that isnt true !

[@cindyherget5196]

That was the grandson that was in the car.... Grandpa’s have more life behind them and realize that 15-20k out of pocket is cheaper than an injured or dead grandson there-for mild mannered and more gratitude for safety

[@jerrypin6740]

Ron thank you for sharing with us GOD bless everyone, from Kentucky

[@gingerbread6614]

Thank you for taking us along. Thank you

[@nathanbrodeur]

Ron I bet that was one of those times where you were glad to have that second truck there and have a better anchor point than just the rollback to a telephone pole

[@wetlettuce4768]

Without a doubt having the bigger truck and Talon on hand made this a very swift recovery.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Man, that little guy took a BIG hit! I'm guessing a total loss there - doesn't take much to tweak the whole structure of those little roller-skate cars. Good to hear the driver was uninjured! What a ride!! I was chuckling at the size of the wheels. Reminded me of the Yugo - my buddy had one of those in the late 80's. I remember popping the hood out of curiosity, and I found a piece of a metal brace that snapped, laid right on the CV axle, and had whittled away at it like a lathe. Looked like a beaver had gnawed on it, HAHAHA! A perfectly tapered cut. Was about 3/8" of metal left holding the axle together. I think he drove it another 200 miles like that before it snapped in 2. :D Thanks as always for the great videos. God bless.

[@bryandunlop5662]

Everyone is a master in life of something! It depends on how you want to apply it you my friend or a master at rescues. You are polite kind and courteous and most of all knowledgeable about what you were doing take care and be safe out there

[@JustinCopeland-ks1xb]

Glad that driver is okay and not hurt. Lucky guy

[@Mercmad]

In the years i drove a tow truck,I never once saw snow, let alone had to pull a car which slid off the road because of ice..The joys of living in the pacific tropical zone.

[@happypappy6371]

The short straps you used are similar to the axle straps I use on my car hauler. My car hauler is chains only and with a lot of the new small cars, there isn't anything to hook to and I have to use the 3 foot axle straps to secure the vehicle. I always wondered about them when I first started using them, but now seeing you drag one up and out of the ditch, I feel more confident about using them for interstate travel.

[@sgj4aj]

The little Fiat actually held up pretty well for that impact it took and the driver was able to walk away. A tough tiny car.

[@Joshua79C]

Yes the insurance company totaled it, Ron said so in answer to someone asking, fyi.

[@Whitefeather008]

They're cheap enough, that as long as they protect the driver. totaling them out isn't necessarily bad. I'd rather buy an unwrecked car with the insurance money than drive a car repaired from a major impact.

[@kruleworld]

The modern approach to vehicle safety is for the car to 'sacrifice' itself to save the occupants. it did it's job and the kid gets to go home.

[@gorillaau]

If there is major suspension damage, many insurance assessors will write off (aka total) the vehicle. The chassis might be twisted with broken welds so just not worth the risk of putting an unsafe vehicle back on the roads.

[@grunfkozminski5362]

@@gorillaau thats why you pay big money to insurance. in europe insurance is cheap so they dont write of cars this easily! this is a perfectly repairable car and pretty cheap to fix also, i bet somebody will buy it from copart or similar and fix it on youtube lol

[@fasteddy7011]

Excellent job Ron. You're a true professional

[@Coalbucketcd91]

It's funny how you turn your head and try to look up under the car with Ron to see where you want to hookup the chains ( hooks ). Lol

[@ernestzuidinga8175]

Mr, Pratt, One thing that comes up in all your videos ihow organized you are in tier wire. Whater your working with the rotator, the 10244 truck or a roll back. your never have to search for what you might need, You go to a locker on the truck and BANG. its there. The must be hundreds of little connectors, rings, straps, chains and straps, and all these things are right where you for them. Have a good day, sir.

[@ladale21]

The time it takes you yo setup and do the job is nothing compared to what i have seen, thats why i like watching yours

[@aircooledtx]

Good recovery, Ron

[@jenniferwalker501]

Omg so glad the grandson is ok and ty for explaining it in detail like that. Great job as always. I'm in central Illinois and I know we have had the same crazy weather here. Stay safe

[@dieselc68]

Ron, I admire your work ethic. I love hearing you huffing and puffing when you are attaching the chains, reminds me of me!! Keep up the good work and send my regards to Talon.

[@stevenmcknight6282]

Glad the person was not injured I'm new to your channel and sir you do a very professional job. God bless you.

[@janeweldon5906]

You always have such good videos. A lot of work, especially in the cold. Thanks Ron and God bless.

[@quyenlowe2684]

Ron I have basically been binge watching your videos and noticed something in this video. I know no real crazy weights or anything but the way you set the clevis up on the rim sling breaks one of your rules of rigging.

[@ronmorris8450]

that man son was so lucky and Ron u to guys did a good job getting the car out and back on the Road mate

[@RonPratt]

Yes, he was. Thank you and God bless.

[@ronmorris8450]

Thank you for the video and God bless to u also Ron mate

[@gorillaau]

It looks freezing out there... Good incentive to get it done efficiently.

[@crazyt8781]

Glad the young man is ok. Wow that sounds like to rough rid he took. Keep up the good work Ron n be safe out there.

[@stevenharris1464]

Awesome recovery great job always be safe and have a wonderful time with your Job.

[@qroconnor8812]

Looks like one hell of a ride

[@sandie062985]

Great job Ron stay warm if you can

[@markverloop7002]

Ron, you were very informant on what you were doing. gave the gentleman. info as to what. you were going to do next, I like the comments you give while hooking up the car. To bad as to the damage to the vehicle but that showes what can happen when going to fast. Again good video & God bless.

[@swamprat69er]

The best thing about vehicle recovery in the winter time.....NO snakes!

[@wssides]

Nor mosquitos!!

[@wetlettuce4768]

But then you're going to come to a recovery where you have no option but to roll around in the snow.

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

I think I'm glad I don't live where you do.

[@deadghost1964]

Here is rattlesnake & scorpion infested area year round!

[@edwardcartwright8658]

Wishing you and your Crew all the best and continue to stay safe during work also during days God Bless

[@nashguy207]

Thank God he wasn't hurt Ron. I would if the car did that he was definitely going to fast for the road conditions hope he learned an important lesson . Have a great weekend and God Bless!!!

[@tw3145wallenstein]

Professional service as always, great video Ron stay safe!

[@RegularTennesseeJoe]

I seen a fiat hit a corner of a bridge and it broke the front wheels, struts and all out from under it. Driver actually ran away from the scene....DUI. Ron, as usual good job sir!!

[@TarHeelBrit]

Ah the sound of ice cleats on pavement. There's a sound I haven't heard since I left Alaska. Good video as always thanks Ron.

[@larryfisher5796]

Enjoy your videos keep up the great job 👍 .A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE HOW DANGEROUS YOUR JOB IS. BE SAFE AND YOU AND YOUR CREW ARE IN MY PRAYERS

[@2H80vids]

The lad was lucky, that little Fiat took quite a whack and, like you say, they're not designed to take much ~ it's no Volvo !! Handy for you that Talon was passing with the bigger wagon, an extra pair of hands too.👍 Despite the slick conditions, these jobs look *so* much easier in daylight and without the wind and rain. I worked in a lot of grotty Scottish weather and I reckon I think better when the storm stops. Just a theory.😁 Stay safe and warm, Cheers for now, Dougie.

[@davidclarke4040]

Hi Ron good recovery nice video stay safe buddy

[@fergie35X]

I didn’t think Fiats were available in the US. He was a lucky chap especially as it had a roll back soft roof.

[@keithsouter4298]

My parents came from Scotland my father worked on his parents farm and said that he would spend 20 minutes in front of the open fire before he could take his gloves off. Glad I was a first generation Australian. LOL

[@ccrider5398]

I'm glad for the driver that this was frozen winter and not spring time when that ditch might have been full and the right side of the car underwater!

[@braydenkish8833]

You guys are amazing at what you do! Stay safe out there! God bless!

[@devildog8016]

here we have ron in his natural habitat god bless

[@adrianspeeder]

Thought of you yesterday. Had to triple line snatch block two dead 18 wheelers up into the airplane. Took foooorrrrreeeevvvveerrr.

[@jamesshotwell810]

Nice C17 Globmaster III. I only ever got to deal with pilots and wso's for F15 E's.

[@jamesshotwell810]

adrianspeeder AFSC 3C052

[@wssides]

Did you get to unload them as well? Or were you out of hours by then?

[@stuartsimpson5230]

Thanks again for your time to do the video and can't wait for the next one hope you and your family are well

[@richardcline1337]

With the way that thing flipped that kid must have really been sailing.....then decided to fly!

[@KB-gs8zi]

SIR RON !!!! Think there was someone upstairs looking out for him !!! Very lucky Dude who needs to go to Vegas with that luck !!! KEEP IT SAFE !!!

[@poker_18rs92]

In a weather area like that, I would own an AWD SUV. Great coverage Ron!

[@robhampton4929]

Interesting to see what you to deal with in the cold. There's not many places where we get the cold and snow in Australia, cheers Rob

[@billlangdon193]

Another great rescue. Good job and God bless

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@tammyhasenauer9859]

I love watching your videos and you have a fantastic grew working for Midwest Truck, Inc. Thank you and stay safe.

[@garygriffitts73071]

Ron Pratt I think carthweeled would be the best way to say how he flipped it over. Videos like this show how important it is to slow down on slick roads, it don't take much to send you into a position as this. We just had a 3 day storm event pass in Oklahoma, rain then cold front which turned it into ice and the roads were a skating rink.

[@edwardcartwright8658]

Happy Father's Ron do enjoy your day,try not to work to hard keep up the good work that you are doing also keep the videos coming

[@taliakuznetsova7092]

It's amazing how with even a little snow things like these happen. I'm going to estimate 2-3 stuck car calls when this melts.

[@Mattclark24]

hi, Ron, my name is Matthew and I am all about trucks and tractors. I live in Wentzville about 2 hours from Scott city and when I found your channel and saw that you lived in Missouri too, i thought it was cool how one of my favorite KZbinrs lived near me!

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Thank you, Ron and Tallon for the video, keep up the good work 🙏

[@waynestruckshorts]

Good video ron stay safe and God bless

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much. God bless.

[@waynestruckshorts]

You're welcome

[@CGAZ66]

wow..amazing the driver wasn't hurt bad. Having Help Towing that out was good I bet.

[@nobull-dozer3356]

For little car I do hope the driver is okay , all the best Ron

[@NZErehwon]

Good Job Ron & Talon stay warm its looks cold

[@ep61611]

"Grandson" suggests inexperience in inclement weather. The "ride" you described also suggests driving too fast for conditions. Hopefully, he learned to respect the weather conditions - something that, unfortunately, many people tend to learn the hard way.

[@joejago5231]

that is not ditch that is small river with no water .looks like 9 feet down to me ,you guys sure worked for that one.i love your vids Ron.

[@nitewolf3008]

Don't you mean Polar Bear Cub? Keep up the great work! Your video's are the high light of my day..God Bless and Stay Safe

[@zalmaflash]

Lesson learned = Don't go off roading in a little white Fiat. Thanks for sharing the video.