Rollover Blues and Twos

[@helidude3502]

I'm impressed with this one, Ron. No bs, no panic, no gabbing with buddies. Right to work, done, road cleared. A professional example for others to follow.

[@RonPratt]

Greatly appreciated. Thanks and God bless.

[@jamesstanford1798]

As a fellow Tow Operator, it’s awesome to see such a good working relationship with the local Law Enforcement and Fire Service that you have. It is much needed, and greatly appreciated. Stay safe, keep hookin brother!

[@aaronz9410]

lucky its that way here too. The mutual resepct for all involved for what they do in a case like this.

[@schlepd911]

Ron, no need to apologize for being quiet. You keep your focus on the scene. Your safety first, cool videos are second! -Ron

[@TheCalgarydoug]

When I lived in northern Ontario a bunch of us used to go across the border to a small town in Quebec to party. One night coming home about 3 A.M. we saw a pickup like the one in this video on its side in the ditch. We stopped and offered to help, four big guys we were, and we put it back on its wheels. A few miles down the road there it was again in a ditch, this time on its roof. Once again we turned it right and when the driver went to get behind the wheel I was in his way telling him that he was not going to drive another foot and the truck was staying there unless someone else drove. He didn't argue and got in the passenger side and passed out as soon as he was seated. As usual, I'm amazed at how people blow right past you while your advertising and trying to get your job done. God bless and have a merry Christmas, you and your family.

[@maddys5829]

Ron, I enjoy watching your channel and seeing all the great work you do. I'm sure a lot of people don't appreciate all the hard work you guys do. One thing I really do appreciate seeing are the safety measures you take to ensure everyone's safety. A friend of mine and her boyfriend were killed while on a "standard" hitching to a tow truck and what you do is heartwarming. So on behalf of my late friend, her boyfriend and myself thank you. Keep up the excellent work and staying safe. May God keep you all at Midwest safe during your call-outs.

[@RonPratt]

I am so sorry for your losses. Safety comes first even at the risk of stepping on a few toes now and then. God bless and Happy New Year.

[@Rocksann75]

Do sorry for your losses

[@stewy9013]

Thank you sir for your service to your community. Without you sir, things would have been a lot harder for the daily commuters. God Bless and stay safe out there!

[@gfarrell261]

Ron, you are an inspiration to me . Professional, safe, kind, and you don't swear when you hit a snag in life.God bless+++.

[@ffandrewd2986]

It’s amazing to see how many people actually yield for you. I like that.

[@Naviss]

lol I was not expecting him to get in and drive off! Glad the police kept it a safe work place for you!

[@jim216rtb4]

No pressure, everybody's rushing to get to work! Nice job, Ron. Fast, efficient and professional.

[@jesseray8433]

I'm happy for the lights and sirens. I want the tow truck there fast when I'm siting in gridlock. Keep up the good work Ron. God bless

[@Ceratosaurus4689]

I would rather you be quiet and safe then talking through everything and accidentally miss something I'm glad you're staying safe

[@tom7601]

You make it all look so easy! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours and may God continue to bless you all.

[@tad2021]

Earlier this year we have a roll over crash down the street from my house. I watched a local tow company take 2 hours to recover the truck. First guy called in a second truck, figured they were going to use the second to roll it while the first held it from sliding down the hill. Instead the dragged it while still on its side on to a rollback and strapped it down like that. I can appreciate the quick professional response on you had on this job.

[@yellowdeer7163]

Reminds me of a turtle on his back the righted itself and went on his way! Good job Ron. Merry Christmas to you Ron, family and all your employees that do a great service to the community. That gentleman has an angel on his shoulder for sure.

[@edmondmurphy]

As my dear departed dad used to say "it's always nice to watch a good one'! And you sir, are a good one. I love to watch you're videos to marvel at, not only how organised your trucks are, not only do you know where everything is, but you know exactly what you need and where it needs to go. Also, you are so appreciative of the assistance and help you get from all the other services too. And how you didn't give out about the people who wouldn't let you out at the junction when you had to turn your lights and siren on. If that had been me, I would have had lots of choice words. Keep up the good work and the fantastic videos! May God keep you safe on your daily endeavours, its a dangerous job you do.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. Believe me, the conversations that I have in my head aren't as calm with all nice words. LOL God bless

[@geffreybolster3780]

Outstanding! This kind of 'cam ride-along' is really good. I d like to see more EMS stuff like this. Get on it Mister!

[@anjalaisuppiah9987]

MR Ron after arriving at scene of the accident you spring into action quickly thats the best part of you.Thanks Good bless you and victim.

[@abuubaydullah1]

Thank goodness for power steering Ron Pratt hope you have a LOVELY HOLIDAY stay safe out there and its great to watch you and thank you for sharing.

[@larrybe2900]

Ron passes his K-turn test.

[@robkal56]

A couple of times you answered a question that just came to mind: the vehicle rolling away/not in park & leaving the underlift down. Quick and efficient - good job, Ron. That's why I enjoy watching you work. Be careful and have a blessed Christmas.

[@zalmaflash]

That was really fast, professional, and most of all - SAFE. Thanks for posting.

[@776281]

Always impressed by Ron's professionalism, safety consciousness, calmness and respect for people and property. All the best for the new year.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless you as well.

[@fhuber7507]

Great when the cop understands that the best way to get the road clear is to close the road for a couple of minutes.

[@gabriellaherbek2757]

To all truck drivers and people who have been in the company's and businesses I appreciate everything you guys do you guys are heroes to all people and Nebraskans of Nebraska

[@patsellars5658]

Good safe job Ron, well done. God bless.

[@ryanl6936]

Ron, I haul commercial forklifts for my job and I just wanted to say that I love watching your videos. I learn more each time I watch one. I know we do different jobs but you’re teaching me different tactics and I’m thankful for that! Be safe out there. Ryan~

[@IICLUII]

Ron Pratt, the Towing Ninja! Lol. Excellent job man, quick safe and tidy. :)

[@robertnorvell9162]

Ron, I really enjoyed you and your father retrieving the van on the fire towery road! He was a determined man! We can see your training coming through him! Reminded me of my father and my relationship!

[@radicaicares]

There's just something so cool about watching a fire truck run lights and sirens.

[@deenunya7735]

Fire Truck?..Its a Tow Truck

[@Grakoham]

It’s a bad day when a tow truck turns into a fire truck

[@0xsergy]

@@Grakoham haha ha

[@harleyyoung2645]

Ron I Watch your videos When I’m at home in the morning and right before bed and on my days off keep up the good videos and the good work. I love to watch them and god bless

[@benross252]

That’s some badass driving on your part way to get to the accident fast!

[@bqqstin]

He should've at least waited for the oil to settle back in the pan before starting that truck. Ron, you are amazing my friend! Keep on being you! God bless!

[@TheNiters]

Can't believe the guy just jumped into his car and drove it after that, haha.

[@yolandacrispin2228]

can 't believe the guy just jumped into his car and drove it after that haha

[@youngkick44kickyoung24]

It not haha

[@digitalradiohacker]

@@zuestoots5176 Oil from sump can travel backwards through crankcase breather and into air intake. Once it starts, it uses the oil as fuel, and immediately goes to mechanical speed limit. This generates enough of a vacuum to pull oil from sump into intake, and this continues until oil runs dry, seizing the engine. I only know this because it happened to a Landrover Defender I once drove. It didn't end well.

[@dtiydr]

He was either into booze or drugs, there were something off for sure.

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

@@digitalradiohacker Is it a diesel ? A petrol/gas machine should stop as soon as the driver pull the ignition. Diesel engines is something else.

[@dannysulyma6273]

I always find it enjoyable to watch the top tier, professionals do there daily jobs. From candlestick makers and tow operators to timber fallers and machinists amongst all the others they make their jobs seem almost effortless as they perform with much grace and speed that make others feel lacking. If we all operated on such a level imagine the society we could have. Merry xmas and happy new years to all the doers of the world, starting with you Mr. Pratt, cheers!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you so much. God bless.

[@hirisk761]

Wow tough truck! Rolls over and still somewhat drivable!

[@josedejesus6185]

Hard to believe that the driver started the truck and jumped the chocks! Ron, thanks for your patience and great work! Stay safe, my friend!

[@crsuperman1]

Ron it's always extremely fascinating and interesting watching your run code 3 in a tow truck. It doesn't work that way in Iowa. When the interstate is backed up for five miles the tow truck just sits there and waits back of the line until he gets on scene

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Great recovery time Ron. Those folks stuck in the traffic don't like sitting there. I love those folks who refuse to yield right of way to emergency vehicles. You can sit there all day with flashing lights & siren, & nobody thinks anything of it. You made that roll over look easy. I'm surprised the guy insisted on driving after you flipped it back on the wheels. He really does need to get the truck checked out.

[@gac914]

"Takes a licken', but keeps on ticken'" Oh well. . . .!! A Blessed Christmas to you and yours, Ron!!

[@pagebobo3270]

This boy is having way too much fun! Wow he was fast and concise.

[@NZ78503]

Excellent videos.Keep up the great work as a first responder and caring person.Happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@excavatoree]

Thanks for the Christmas present - I'm a big fan of the 4024/Pete 337 and it's always nice to see it in action. Thanks for all the videos, and I wish you, your family, your associates, and all the first responders you work with a safe holiday season and a very Merry Christmas.

[@davidpoole3886]

Hi Ron Jestto wish you and yours A Happy Christmas and A new year God Bless and be safe.

[@beverlyhigh620]

I've missed numerous videos, glad to be catching up. Merry Christmas Mr. Pratt to you and yours.

[@NoFearzz1]

I just can't wrap my head over how well Scott City emergency services work together with you Ron ( and vice versa ofcourse!)

[@RonPratt]

WE have all worked together to build a team atmosphere. It helps tremendously when you KNOW the other guy has your back too. God bless.

[@nycdan95]

By me the police department won't call a tow company.... They have their own trucks for everything. Obviously they have to call tows in every now and then but they have the ability to handle their own things.

[@markrobinson3830]

Thank God no one was hurt. And the truck managed to move under its own power? That is another blessing right there.

[@johnmyers8488]

Looks like your police and fire departments really help out. I’m glad. Great video!! Merry Christmas

[@jimprowse1940]

Jeeez ,,, the best wrecker operator i;v come across ,,,,,and never seen/heard a wrecker in Ontario with a siren ,,,,,,people ,,,,pull over , move out of the way for police and emergency vehicles ,, and that includes wreckers and tow trucks ,,it;s the law in most jurisdictions ,,, ,, You are my hero ,,,,, jp

[@poker_18rs92]

Great job Ron, considering you're by yourself & have PD, FD & all the commuters waiting for you. Also, great decision by PD to close off the interstate so you can work safely & not have to worry about passing vehicles.

[@paulhickey4485]

They had no choice. There was no way cars could pass that until it was uprighted and on tbe shoulder.

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Well done Ron . Merry Christmas and a happy new year . May all you problems be half they were in 2017 my friend !

[@devils30hockey]

Merry Christmas to you and your whole crew

[@gregtuttle2709]

Nice work Ron, I can't believe he drove that away! Bet he needed a change of shorts when he got home!

[@gridiron48]

Nice job Ron hope you and your family have a great Christmas

[@jacksak]

Ron: Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for all the good work you do preparing/posting these videos. There are only a few really fine channels on KZbin, and you've made this one of them. For so many reasons, this is a welcoming, interesting, informative, humanitarian, sane, clever and fun place to be with a great family of subscribers.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@jaysaw8151]

you work fast and well when it comes to clearing the road

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nice when the highway gets shut down - too bad you couldn't work with it closed down EVERY time! :) That thing got beat up pretty good! Was surprised he drove it out of there. Those little Rangers are pretty tough, though - an old neighbor had one with 322,000 miles on it. Was hardly anything left of it, but he still drove it! :D Thanks for sharing another great adventure with us. Praying you and your family have a very Merry Christmas, and a safe, prosperous New Year! God bless.

[@allynmaclarenjr348]

God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your Family

[@phalanx3803]

man you are awesome you do your job Quick, Clean and Safe

[@jg-xx8oh]

Merry Christmas from Canada you are a true professional peace my friend

[@williamcrooker8329]

Merry Christmas to you & yours !

[@Torsee]

The old 27 point turn! LOL Nice how sharp the wheel cut is on that Rotator! Great vid! Have a good Christmas.

[@johnlivingstone8591]

Another job well diddled with professionalism. Good job.

[@ronnieam33]

Fuel tanker driver here and I have always respected what you all do !! Keep up the good work !!

[@gorillaau]

ronnieam33 I agree. Just wanted to add... I fully respect truckers who pull fuel or other dangerous goods... You guys have some guts, especially given the idiots on the road. Stay safe out there.

[@brianking7203]

Ron, Nice Job want to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas 🎄🎁God Bless stay safe out there.

[@rockinguitar101]

I have watched a lot of you're video's, you have a very interesting job, thanks for filming.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@garyfox33]

Another great video Ron, have a Merry Christmas and stay safe out there!

[@sandie062985]

Outstanding job safety first and your the best. Oh Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your staff . God bless you and be safe

[@stevenrichey5068]

Not to often you can drive one away. ..nice..quick job...

[@JapanesePiano1]

Pretty crazy he would drive it off tho. I would never do that.

[@RaoulThomas007]

You just rolled your vehicle on the interstate. It's been sitting on its side fir awhile. Fluids are going places engineers never imagined. It starts up and you drive over a large oak block without apparently noticing. You park on the inside shoulder of a major interstate. He seems to be making a series of bad decisions. Maybe he is in shock? I vote for a tow too.

[@JamesJohnson-ro2jq]

It’s great to hear that you are concerned that nobody is in injured, and all is well.

[@spiritisalive1]

Did not know big trucks could have police/ambulance sirens. Pretty cool.

[@muleman1701]

Them little rangers were good tough little trucks. A great job as always, Ron. So proud that law enforcement shut the interstate, making your job easier. Also glad the customer was OK and his truck was still driveable. A bad day that could have been worse. Take care and God Bless and have a Merry Christmas.

[@kens.3729]

If that wasn’t Record Time, it had to be Close. Nice 👍 job!

[@LucasPolczynski]

No kidding my jaw was to the floor when I saw some maneuvers he did!

[@randypurtteman1183]

Typically, people seem to ignore sirens. Especially if they are attached to recovery trucks. Today you are operating my favorite unit in the fleet. Beautiful recovery although had it been myself, I would have gotten in front of the casualty, ran a line through a snatch block anchored to a post on the guard rail with a strap and pulled it back on it's wheels, thus being set up to tow to the next cross over.Iv'e done this hundreds of times but as you know, there's more than one way to skin a cat. Great job.

[@RonPratt]

As is commonly said, "I am my harshest critic". I always go back and critique jobs that I've done and I would have done exactly what you said. Oh well, hind sight.... Thanks and God bless.

[@randypurtteman1183]

This is why I take the time to watch your videos. You are so humble and understand that in the industry we find ourselves in there are no absolutes.. Our LORD has given you a grand chice of jobs to be involed in and it shows that you give thanks to Him everyday for that. Thankyou and God Bless.

[@MissYijare]

Good work, as always. Have a merry Christmas.

[@railfanjames7699]

I haven't viewed your channel for over a year! Glad to be back!

[@bigdawgfl1977]

Stay safe out there Ron

[@grampyshandcrafting4809]

Some people just don't know what to do when there is an emergency vehicle approaching them from behind, be it an ambulance, fire truck or whatever. You handled it very well. Be safe and God bless.

[@avalon1995]

"It started right up and it moved" LMAO!

[@keepphobia]

Now that's a TRUCK

[@jameswalsh6810]

Build ford tough

[@chevygamer6225]

james walsh it’s a mazda

[@Brutis-1983]

ChevyGamer622 built by Ford. As Mazda built Ford Courier pick ups in the 70’s

[@mark2220]

@@chevygamer6225 It's a ranger with Mazda badges.

[@TheClampettmobile]

Even with red/blue lights and sirens - I find it amazing now many people just will not get the hell out of the way! I do have to admit, however, that I have never seen a tow truck (on the west coast) with anything other than yellow lights and no sirens. Good job, Ron!

[@robmcferron8708]

I figured that thing would smoke like a freight train, with the engine being on its side.

[@xheralt]

Those damn things smoke like trains even at the best of times.

[@catlover4971]

Greetings from England -I've just alighted on your videos and am most impressed by your efficiency and especially your courtesy to others

[@Buckswoodshop]

Safe and speedy job.

[@judyfenske1429]

Ron, ask your radio and TV studios to use reminders about tow trucks and code 3. New folks to the area, and older ones ,too need reminders. Thanks for mulling this request.

[@austinlayte7338]

Happend a few months ago me and my dad did a rollover never let the customer start the truck as fulids will go to one side

[@vetterfellow]

I love rollovers, Glad no one was injured. Quick hook Ron. ***" Happy Holidays Everyone " ***

[@johnebk]

Ron, your videos are awesome. I'm in California, if I ever need a tow, I'm contacting you.

[@johnkramer7161]

I think Ron lives in Missouri so that's going to be an expensive bill.

[@kevinwallis2194]

cant have sirens on tow trucks in Cali either

[@joeymohlis3010]

i think its an "emergency" towtruck not just one of the normal towtrucks

[@WNSceneryDesigns]

In Missouri, tow trucks are allowed to run Red/Blue Lights and Siren if requested to by PD. Ron covers this in his Q&A's.

[@jaydak99]

@@joeymohlis3010 it is a regular tow truck, and an emergency vehicle when it needs to be.

[@ThePvtNutzack]

I didn not think you could turn that thing around, props to you brother that job don't look easy

[@cresshead]

fast efficient and safe - fantastic job

[@BrucexfromxCanada]

ReHi ron: I am posting this as a reply, since gthe slot for a new comment is not appearing. You might want to shift it to a new post?? Ron Pratt; Rollover Blues and Twos:ReHi Rkin! Jut lo ve the coopertion oyu get from the local authorities (Scott City Police and fire dept, etc. and also at times the state troppers.) The lot set a good ead by example for all! Re: quiet on this job - whatr else could anyone expect! The intrerstate needs to bde repoened A.S. A.P. boefore some other mishap precipitates! More Kudos!

[@chrispringle5699]

Ron hope you and your family has a good and safe Christmas and also God Bless and Protect You and your family

[@robt2151]

If the vehicle hasn't lost any critical fluids or suffered any structural damage then the quickest and safest way to clear the road is to drive it away. Rally drivers do it all the time and, with due respect, the biggest shock to this vehicle was landing back on its wheels. Your biggest problem would be making sure that he didn't abscond without paying your bill. In this case, the driver seemed to be appreciative of the way in which the situation had been handled, both by the police and by you, and I would like to think that you offered to give the vehicle a quick check-over once you were back at your workshop. Best wishes for the birthday which is celebrated by millions but recognised by few!

[@tractorboy31]

RO BT well if he tries not paying he can go to the police they have all his info but the guy might not have to pay cause it was an accident tow not a breakdown tow

[@southjerseysound7340]

In Ralley's they flip them right away so the oil doesnt have a lot of time to get past the rings,where as this truck could have easily bent a rod and hydro locked the engine.He got very lucky in more ways than one. All my drivers are told never try and start a car thats been on its side or rolled over.There's been cases where the insurance company and customers have come after the tow companies for damages because a driver tried starting or started a car in the past.

[@immikeurnot]

We're told to not even try starting a car that's been in ANY accident. Have an electrical short start a fire one damn time...

[@priestdd]

Nice job Ron. Happy holidays to and family.

[@vollmerbeast9738]

Need a front winch mate. Love watching and have a great Christmas

[@duaneb55]

I've got to believe he's got a tow hook or two on the front that would have worked just as well. Saves turning around twice.

[@Koshunae]

Great video, great work. I will attest to those Rangers (Mazda B4000 in this case) being tanks. Anything short of a hole in the block, they wont stop.

[@petemedina8446]

That was good quick and easy work

[@jasonwings2967]

This is quite a cool job, really nice to be able to watch first person view!

[@edwardpage8959]

Ron, I am still amazed at what appears to be an ongoing disregard by many vehicle drivers for not yielding to you when rolling with lights, siren, and air horn. All I can says is, "they better hope one day they are not waiting for you to arrive on the scene". As always, very quick and efficient response. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and God Bless, to you and the family!

[@fastst1]

Happens with fire apparatus all the time.

[@clintprice2123]

Edward Page , we can tell Ron to change the company name to Midwest Truck and HEARING AID Company. Seems he’d would be busier than he already is. People are so oblivious.

[@Nderak]

Meh… slicktops and unmarkeds have enough problems with visiblity and compliance I'm not to surprised people aren't hopping to it to get out the way.

[@gary1705]

Probably because it's a tow truck and normally you don't have to slow down unless it's stopped and attending an accident. They are expecting to see and looking for an ambulance/firetruck thinking that's what they can here but the truck is blocking there vision and by the time they realize that it's the Tow truck that has the siren going they have already gone past. Not many people would be savvy as to tow trucks being allowed sirens.

[@patcalhoun3000]

Happens with anything lights and sirens unless it's a cop...I worked as an EMT for a few years and people don't care at all. Might as well shut the siren off as everyone's more important than you in their own mind.

[@christophervayo3530]

glad to see they shut down the highway, your safety is more important that peoples Christmas shopping! I wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

[@IntegraDIY]

Truck had a glass pack, you already know he was Mr. SpeedRacer

[@mdrew44628]

Wow.......you are good....excellent job. I can't believe he drove that either.....I certainly wouldn't want to behind the wheel until it was checked out first....

[@EpicATrain]

Amazing! Good job on being quick but safe! ^_^

[@SakariNy]

EpicATrain yeah I really enjoyed this video, different, as you're working super fast and no commentary. But interesting to see many sides of the work!

[@capvlogger6460]

EpicATrain cc

[@gunmetal33]

Amnda

[@brainsironically]

@epicatrain Agreed, 100% Very cool how fast he rolled in, got the truck righted, and got underway.